Category Archives: News & Analysis

Chilukki Stakes (G3) 2025 — Full Handicapping Breakdown Using Today’s Racing Digest

By Jarrod Horak The Grade 3 Chilukki Stakes takes center stage on Saturday, November 15th at Churchill Downs with a scheduled post time of 1:58 PM ET. Jared Horack is back with a full look at the race using Today’s Racing Digest past performances. This one-turn mile for fillies and mares is always a pace-tactical […]

Cathal (IRE): Berrios Miss Rode Cathal and Ran Into Trouble Losing By 2 To an Inferior Horse

Four year old colt for John Sadler, who has been running in graded stakes for sophomores, tried the 2nd allowance condition Sunday at 9 furlongs on the turf for older runners. Off at 3/1 in a field of 9, Berrios took him over to the fence and kept him well off the pace into the […]

Hardtobebetternow: Plenty of Options Moving Forward as Cal Bred for Top Barn

Two year old gelding for Tim Yakteen made his debut on Sunday in a maiden special weight event at a mile on the turf for Cal breds. Off at 7/1 in a field of just five, he was pretty much void of early speed and was 4th down the back side, five back of the […]

Issa Court: Caught 4 Wide at Clubhouse Turn Should Be Live Next Time Out

Lightly raced six year old mare for Dean Pederson was back in for a mile against older runners in a first condition Cal bred allowance group on the main track. Off as the second choice in the wagering at 5/2 in a field of 6 and in for the claiming tag of $20K, she broke […]

Sakura Blossom: Figures To be Covered Up More Next time and Save Something For Late

Four year old filly for Len Powell, who hadn’t been out since October, was entered in the 2nd allowance condition on Sunday at 9 furlongs on the turf. Off at 5/1 in a field of just six, she broke OK and then was taken in hand by J.J. and was last into the clubhouse turn, […]

Man O Rose: Razor Sharp Right Now And Has Won at 5/8 on Turf at Del Mar

Four year old Cal bred gelding for Jeff Mullins couldn’t be any sharper than he is right now, as he beat an excellent Grade 3 type field in Sunday’s opener, a classified allowance race for older runners at ¾ on the sod. Off at 11/1 in spite of just winning three in a row, he […]

Moment’s Pleasure: Soon Winner If Lewis Keeps Her On Turf and 2 Turns

Three year old filly for Craig Lewis, making just her 5th career start, tried a Cal bred stakes for $100K on Saturday and outran her odds by a bunch. Off at 25/1 in a field of 11 at a mile on the turf for 3 and up, she broke well and rated in 4th down […]

Known Idea: He’s a Very Game Runner With Many Options

Three year old colt for John Sadler tried the turf for the 1st time in his 4 race career on Sunday and handled it just fine. Off at 2/1 in a field of 8 with J.J. in the irons in this 1st allowance condition for three year olds at ¾ on the lawn, he broke […]

Aqueduct Picks

Aqueduct Racetrack Video Stakes Picks (11-8-25)

By Jarrod Horak In this horse racing handicapping video, I analyze five stakes races at Aqueduct on Saturday, November 8, 2025 using Today’s Racing Digest past performance data. Dwyer Stakes (race 3): 1 – Tip Top Thomas, 2 – Disco Time, 3 – Dream On, 4 – Stars and Stripes, 5 – Light Forever, 6 […]

Public Assembly: D’Amato’s Filly Shines in Spectacular Return; Ready for Stakes Competition at Longer Distances

Four year old filly for Phil D’Amato made her 1st start since October and 1st for D’Amato in Sunday’s finale, a 1st allowance condition at 10 furlongs on the lawn for fillies and mares 4 and up. Off at 7/2 in a field of 11 under Fresu, she broke OK and sat fifth for most […]