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• Saratoga Showers

  While she obviously didn't like the slop at Saratoga the other day (finishing last after tying up in the Schuylerville , which was won by Jardin ), Ocean Colors is still very much on my 'watch' list. Bill Finley's article on her prior... Posted Jul 25 2008, 11:32 AM by SuperfectaBlog Filed under: Anak Nakal, Visionaire, Ocean Colors, Henrythenavigator, Duke of Marmalade, Saratoga

• Broken Dreams and Tax Breaks

  Thanks in no small part to our excellent seats in the shade, I had quite a nice Belmont day, which is presumably more than can be said for Big Brown . (I should note that thanks also go to Ventura , Zaftig , J Be K , Silver Edition and Dancing Forever... Posted Jun 09 2008, 12:36 PM by SuperfectaBlog Filed under: Better Talk Now, Anak Nakal, Smarty Jones, Big Brown, Zarkava

• The Belmont Undercard and Beyond

  It's not quite a Breeders' Cup card, but there is a lot to like on the Belmont undercard. There are some interesting betting races but I am most looking forward to seeing some of my favorite horses in action. True North Handicap Rick Dutrow's... Posted Jun 06 2008, 11:47 AM by SuperfectaBlog Filed under: Better Talk Now, Anak Nakal, Soccer, Denis of Cork, Einstein, Tale of Ekati, Big Brown, Casino Drive

• Belmont Post Positions

  I don't believe that post position is usually much of a factor in the Belmont; while in theory Big Brown could get boxed in behind traffic from the 1, he should have enough natural ability to overcome such adversity. However, the strategy in the Belmont... Posted Jun 04 2008, 12:02 PM by SuperfectaBlog Filed under: Anak Nakal, Denis of Cork, Tale of Ekati, Smarty Jones, Big Brown, Casino Drive

• Big Drama

  While much of the news over the long weekend focused on Big Brown's latest quarter crack (Fran's HoofBlog will be getting more details direct from his farrier later in the week, so keep checking for updates), the rumors over who will ride Casino... Posted May 27 2008, 09:57 AM by SuperfectaBlog Filed under: Anak Nakal, Denis of Cork, Tale of Ekati, Big Brown, Tomcito, Casino Drive, Monastic Springs, The Tin Man

• A Wide Open Wood?

  It is true that War Pass comes into the Wood Memorial looking for ' redemption ' – but he's certainly not the only one. He's facing a group of horses who are in similar situations, albeit with a less intense light shined on them. Barclay... Posted Apr 04 2008, 10:21 AM by SuperfectaBlog Filed under: Anak Nakal, War Pass, Tale of Ekati

• If the Derby Were This Weekend...

  After a digesting a great weekend of racing with the Dubai World Cup and a fascinating Florida Derby , I have prepared for your reading pleasure the official 'If The Derby Were Saturday' list of who I'd like to see in the starting gate, along... Posted Apr 01 2008, 11:28 AM by SuperfectaBlog Filed under: Anak Nakal, War Pass, Pyro, Denis of Cork, Tale of Ekati, Big Brown, Tomcito, Chelokee

• Returns, Defections and Journeys

  While I was very excited to see Rags to Riches (right, in a great photo by Fran ) back on the worktab (and in a bullet, no less), I noted that Lava Man had re-appeared as well. I suspect that his best days are behind him, but if he's really up for... Posted Mar 13 2008, 10:26 AM by SuperfectaBlog Filed under: Curlin, Great Hunter, Anak Nakal, Rags to Riches, Lava Man, Denis of Cork

• Derby Trail Notes

  Pyro became the talk of the Derby trail with his win in the Louisiana Derby last weekend (not to mention his retirement plans ); while his final sweep was impressive to watch, his Beyer was still comparatively low . Alan has some interesting perspective... Posted Mar 11 2008, 12:21 PM by SuperfectaBlog Filed under: Anak Nakal, War Pass, Pyro, Denis of Cork, Tale of Ekati, Visionaire, Big Brown

• A Peculiar Fountain of Youth

  The big question from this past weekend is what to make of the Fountain of Youth results -- do they really tell us anything at this point? Nick Zito's Cool Coal Man won, but the timing of the race had to be adjusted after an outrider apparently tripped... Posted Feb 26 2008, 01:13 PM by SuperfectaBlog Filed under: Curlin, Anak Nakal, Rags to Riches, War Pass, Einstein, Jazil

• Derby Trail Roundup

  Crown of Thorns is off the trail with a shin injury (which makes me feel terribly prescient for not having added him to my Road to the Roses stable) but there will be plenty to watch in the Fountain of Youth this weekend . Anak Nakal and Court Vision... Posted Feb 22 2008, 12:31 PM by SuperfectaBlog Filed under: Anak Nakal, War Pass, Court Vision

• Bon Voyage, Victory Gallop

  This weekend sees the rescheduled Santa Monica , featuring Hystericalady and Pussycat Doll and the Strub (with Air Commander , Great Hunter , Slew's Tizzy and Tiago all back in action) but the headline event should be the Donn Handicap . Dahaar is... Posted Feb 01 2008, 11:52 AM by SuperfectaBlog Filed under: Great Hunter, Tiago, Anak Nakal, Brass Hat

• January = Early Derby Picks

  Well, it's January and that means that it's time for insanely early predictions about who will line up on Derby Day. War Pass is the early favorite on the just-launched official Derby site . While his Juvenile victory was impressive (and he gained... Posted Jan 08 2008, 01:13 PM by SuperfectaBlog Filed under: Curlin, Anak Nakal, War Pass, Giant Moon