The draw for the 137th Preakness Stakes went on Wednesday, and now the 11-horse field is set for Saturday’s race. With six horses returning from the Kentucky Derby race, we have a good idea of how these horses may perform, and the horse betting odds reflect that. Once again, Bodemeister enters the race with the best odds of winning, set at 8/5 and will

Here’s my updated ranking of the Top 10 Kentucky Derby contenders from bottom to top Dave Letterman’s style: Went the Day Well: The same connections won the 2012 and ’11 Spiral en route to Louisville. Animal Kingdom captured last year’s Kentucky Derby. This son of Proud Citizen didn’t run particular impressive closing fractions in this year’s Turfway stakes race, but

Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won 10 times, finished second four times and ran third three times since Feb. 8. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. AQUEDUCT Sammzilla: Raced fourth early, began to alter

Here’s my updated ranking of the Top 10 Kentucky Derby contenders from bottom to top Dave Letterman’s style: Gemologist: One of the colts in the Todd Pletcher stable that has scored twice at Churchill Downs. The son of Tiznow shares the same connections as Super Saver who captured the 2010 Kentucky Derby. Next start: Oaklawn Park’s Rebel on March 17.

By Steve Davidowitz | It was supposed to be Presidents’ Day on Monday, but Hall of Fame horse trainer Bob Baffertcelebrated his own private holiday weekend at Santa Anita and Oaklawn Park. On Saturday, the Baffert trained 5-year-old mare ELLAFITZ won her third straight stakes in the $200,000 Santa Maria Stakes, a Grade 2 for fillies and mares at 1-1/16 miles on the main dirt track.

The first edition of this year’s Top 10 Kentucky Derby contenders includes several horses in the stable of top trainer Todd Pletcher. While it’s a long road to the Run for the Roses, here’s my list of the leading sophomores from bottom to top Dave Letterman’s style: Rousing Sermon: This Cal-bred with a slew of experience is 2-2-3 in seven

By Steve Davidowitz | So the New York Football Giants came through for those who believed in them. This, after all, was a team that had lost seven of its first 14 games with only two games to play in the regular season. So something happened to turn them around. Something brought them to top form so they could run the

Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won nine times, finished second three times and ran third five times since Dec. 18. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. AQUEDUCT Jackin My Style: Checked when impeded by

Reveron goes for his fourth consecutive victory in the Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs since breaking his maiden last fall at Calder Race Course. The son of Songandaprayer is coming off a victory in the New Year’s Day Gulfstream Park Derby at 1 1/16 miles, the same distance as Saturday’s race. Reveron battled Casual Trick down the

Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won nine times, finished second once and ran third five times since Dec. 3. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. AQUEDUCT Reserved Quality: Broke sixth and last, raced six