The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve makes its first stop in Kentucky this year on Saturday night, when Turfway Park hosts the $125,000 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes. The race attracted a field of 12, plus two also-eligible entrants. They'll travel 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic main track in search of Derby qualifying points.
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Big-Race Showdown: Gotham, Fountain of Youth, and San Felipe Selections
For the sixth year in a row, America’s Best Racing is challenging some of the brightest minds in horse betting to come up with their top three picks for key races every weekend leading up to the2022 Triple Crown and then continuing through the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The handicappers face off in what we like to call the “Big Race Showdown.”
Making Money Betting the Favorite in the San Felipe Stakes
One of the most important Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep races contested each year is the $400,000, Grade 2 San Felipe Stakes, held over 1 1/16 miles at Santa Anita Park. This year’s renewal is set for Saturday, March 5, with a post time of 5:30 p.m.
Piassek’s Plays: Santa Anita Stakes Selections
In his regular gambling blog, John Piassek presents his top picks for the upcoming weekend in horse racing, offering betting options at different budget levels. Piassek’s Plays is brought to you by Horseplayers.com, the official online qualifying site of the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) and National Horseplayers Championship (NHC).
