Here we are, the last Friday of November with another exciting card at Hollywood Park. We’ve got 8 races today and two chances playing the pick 4 to try and make this weekend begin with a bang. Admittedly, I’m a bit rushed today trying to cram the handicapping in, but sometimes I’m at my best when I’m like that. I do have to warn that I thought today’s card was incredibly competitive and there are many very equally matched horses here. Read the rest of this entry »
The Aspiring Horseplayer figures it is time to give a little more attention to my “local track” at Laurel Park today. Today’s card is nine races, consisting of maiden level races, claimers, and low level allowance races. The best news is that it looks like we’ve got some vulnerable favorites and it seems a terrific day to try and catch some prices at Laurel. I need to disclaim here that I won’t actually be playing my selections today, as I’ll be at work during the races. Still, in the event that any of our regular readers are interested in the racing action at Laurel, I thought it wise to reveal my selections. Read the rest of this entry »
The Aspiring Horseplayer is back with more selections for the final week of November 2007. The Wednesday card is relatively light compared to last weekend’s turf festival, but should offer us a chance at some value. As I have a day job and a child to raise, I’m only able to take a stab at the late pick 4 today. Read the rest of this entry »
Sunday at Hollywood Park features the return of onetime Derby hopeful Nobiz Like Shobiz in the 66th running of the G1 Hollywood Derby. Overall, the card looked fairly chalky, but all one need remember is the $200k pick 6 that was hit earlier in the year on what was an otherwise chalky card. Clearly it pays to play at Hollywood. Read the rest of this entry »
The Aspiring Horseplayer just wants to take a moment to review the whirlwind of activity with regards to our handicapping selections from today’s earlier action at Hollywood Park and Laurel Park.
Starting with Laurel Park, we ended up selecting winners in 8 of the 10 races carded, including 4 top choice winners: Read the rest of this entry »
Court Vision took another major step forward earlier today with an impressive victory in the G2 Remsen Stakes at Aqueduct Park.
He seemed to enjoy the extra distance of the Remsen (1 1/8 miles), but found himself having the worst possible trip, with almost no room to maneuver as they entered the top of the stretch. A lane opened for him at the last possible moment between horses, and even then he bumped around a bit with foes. Still, he was able to get the lead just as they reached the wire, proving he could be triumphant when faced with tremendous adversity. Read the rest of this entry »
Another beutiful Saturday afternoon complete with more Hollywood Park selections. It’s already been an exciting week at Hollywood Park and Sautrday looks like no excepton. While the future of the historic track remains uncertain for the coming years, we’ll continue to play regularly and watch along on TVG. We’ve been doing okay so far with our picks and are looking to claim a winner this week right here, right now. Read the rest of this entry »
This Saturday is a big day in racing as folks wind down from their Thanksgiving feasts yesterday. Starting off with Saturday’s Grade 2 Remsen, at 1 1/8 miles at Aqueduct. One of the top 2 year old up and comers, Court Vision (see my Horse Watch List page), the 2 year old son of Gulch, looks to add another notch to his belt and should be tough to defeat here today. Court Vision demonstrated a lethal late running stretch kick last time out in the Iroquois G3 at Churchill and looks to capture his first G2 event this time out. Look for Court Vision to enjoy the added distance of the Remsen, which should tell us quite a bit about his ability to contend next year in the Triple Crown races. Something tells me we’ll hear this horse’s name quite a bit next Spring if he continues to step forward. Read the rest of this entry »
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