Tag Archives: Juan Hernandez

Bajan Bashert: Battled But Came Up Short for Underrated Barn

Two year old filly for Steve Miyadi made her debut on Friday in a Cal bred maiden special weight event at ¾ on the main. Off at 15/1 in a field of 10, she broke a bit slow under J.J. and was a good 9 lengths back down the back side. She started to pick […]

Mr Fisk: Improved a Ton With Stretch Out

Two year old colt for Bob Baffert made start #2 and 1st around two turns on Friday in a maiden special weight at one mile on the main. Off at 18/1 off a poor debut in this field of 9, he broke OK under J.J. and was fifth down the back side but just 3 […]

Doinitthehardway: Filly Won’t Be Beat Next Time Out

Two year old Street Sense filly for Bob Baffert made her first try going two turns in Friday’s second, a mile main track affair for maiden special weights. Off at the 2nd choice in the wagering at 5/2 in a six horse field, she was hustled away from the gate by J.J. and dueled with […]

Los Alamitos: King Glorious Stakes Picks

By Jarrod Horak This handicapping article and video features analysis of the $100,000 King Glorious Stakes at Los Alamitos Race Course using Today’s Racing Digest past performances. King Glorious field: 1 – Mo Holland Drive (8-1), 2 – Smoovin Saturday (5-1), 3 – Can’t Help Myself (2-1), 4 – Fionello (6-1), 5 – Tommy Norris […]

Los Alamitos Futurity 2025 Picks

By Jarrod Horak. The Los Alamitos Futurity is a Kentucky Derby 2026 points race and it runs as Race 8 at Los Alamitos Race Course on Saturday, December 13, 2025. It’s a Grade 2 for two-year-olds, $200,000 purse, one mile and a sixteenth on the main track, with a scheduled 7:00 p.m. Eastern post time. The […]

Starlet Stakes Strategy Session: Can’t-Miss Video Analysis

By Jarrod Horak In this horse racing handicapping video, I analyze the Grade 2, $200,000 Starlet Stakes at Los Alamitos Race Course using Today’s Racing Digest past performances. Starlet field: 1 – Himika (5-2), 2 – Cashed (8-1), 3 – Consequent (3-1), 4 – Cosmic Heat (8-1), 5 – Jewlz (20-1), 6 – Nimah (6-5). […]

Rehearsal (IRE): Finished 4th By a Length At the Wire But Galloped Out Strong

Three year old Irish filly for Phil D’Amato made her 1st start in this country and the 4th of her career in the finale on Saturday. Off at 5/1 in a full field of 12 runners in a maiden special weight at a mile on the turf, she was pretty much void of any early […]

Heart Headed: Beat By a Head After Running a Bang Up Race

Three year old colt for John Sadler tried grass for the 1st time in his 4th career start in the Baffle stakes on Saturday and really took to the lawn in this hillside sprint for sophomores. Off at 5/2 and drawn on the rail with J.J., he sat third down the hill just 3 lengths […]

Hollywood Derby 2025 Video Analysis

By Jarrod Horak In this horse racing handicapping video, I analyze the Grade 1, $300,000 Hollywood Derby at Del Mar using Today’s Racing Digest past performances. Hollywood Derby field: 1 – Maaz (5-1), 2 – Friendly Confines (6-1), – Test Score (5-2), 4 – Salamis (9-2), 5 – Kokosan (20-1), 6 – Noble Confessor (Scratched), […]

Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) — Full Race Breakdown Using Today’s Racing Digest Fractional Charting

Jarrod Horak Using Today’s Racing Digest Fractional Charting Friday, November 28 • Del Mar • Race 7 • $200,000 • 1½ Miles • Turf In this horse racing handicapping video and written breakdown, I analyze the Grade 2 Hollywood Turf Cup at Del Mar using Today’s Racing Digest’s Fractional Charting. This tool allows handicappers to […]