Blog of a Horse Racing Enthusiast

Here are the results of the 2012 Preakness Stakes 137 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland on May 19th, 2012. Congratulations to winner I'll Have Another ridden by Mario Gutierrez and trained by Doug F. O'Neill.

Oh, I'd be so rich if only "almost wins" counted for something. In the Kentucky Derby I "almost" won every bet I made. Sadly, no one offered me anything but an army of sly smiles and "better luck next times." But that was two weeks ago and today is Preakness day, which brings new opportunities to win, while watching some the world's best three year olds race for glory.

Here are the post positions for the 2012 Preakness Stakes #137.

The 2012 Peter Pan Stakes takes place at Belmont Park today in Elmont, New York. There may be some opportunity in this race so here is the way it breaks down for me.

Here are the probables for the 2012 Preakness Stakes #137.

Here is the recap of the 2012 Kentucky Derby 138 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on May 5th, 2012. Congratulations to winner I'll Have Another ridden by Mario Gutierrez and trained Doug F. O'Neill.

The over-the-top pageantry and thrill the rumbling hooves of 20 of the world's greatest 3 year olds creates as they race towards the first turn is guaranteed to take the breath away of even the most stoic of us. And then there is the stretch run: there are no other races in the world where the words, "and down the stretch they come"" are nearly as rousing as they are at the Kentucky Derby. The Derby is truly the most exciting 2 minutes in American sports.

This year's Kentucky Derby field is a bit disappointing in my estimation. The early favorites have fallen back in their last races and some big wins by underdogs should cause some confusion on the early line. The obvious favorite will likely end up being Bodemeister. He drew post position #6, an ideal spot, especially coming off a dominating win in the Arkansas Derby.

Fifteen of this year's prettiest and most talented fillies will be running in the 2012 Kentucky Oaks today. This year's Oaks looks like it is overloaded with opportunities to enjoy a little excitement, as well as make a little money. Here's my breakdown of the 2012 Kentucky Oaks Field.

Here are the results of the "pill pull" for the post position in the 2012 Kentucky Derby #138.