Ellis Starr’s Blog
Diana Stakes – Race 8 at Saratoga – Post Time 5:03 PM Eastern Not only is Bleecker Street undefeated in seven career starts going back to last August, she appears to have the most powerful late kick in the field...
Belmont Oaks Invitational – Race 7 at Belmont Park – Post Time 4:06 PM Eastern New Year’s Eve ran a breakout race when last seen winning the Edgewood Stakes on Kentucky Oaks day and although I usually give the European...
Alapocas Run Stakes – Race 4 at Delaware Park – Post Time 2 PM Eastern Whereshetoldmetogo likely won’t go to post at his 4 to 1 morning line odds, but considering Drafted opens at 2 to 1 and has won...
Goldwood Stakes – Race 11 at Monmouth – Post Time 4:47 PM Eastern If the race goes as drawn in that need-the-lead types Athwaaq, Robin Sparkles and Hey Mamaluke run, and/or if also-eligible Stop War runs, or any two or...
Brooklyn Stakes – Race 5 at Belmont Park – Post Time 1:47 PM Eastern First Constitution is the play here, opening at 9 to 2 and offering exceptional value because the second and third betting favorites on the morning line...
Race 8 at Belmont Park – Post Time 4:40 PM Eastern This is a very interesting starter allowance open to horses which raced at least once in a claiming race carrying a $50,000 price. It’s really a non-winners of two...
Race 8 at Belmont Park – Post Time 4:40 PM Eastern ANY of the nine entered can win, which is why the three horses opening at the highest odds in the field (12/1) are the horses to look at first...
Dinner Party Stakes – Race 8 at Pimlico – Post Time 2:49 PM Eastern This appears to be a great betting race because the two top morning line favorites, Set Piece (8 to 5) and Atone (5 to 2), are...