International Oaks Blogs

GOOD LUCK IN THE OAKS

davegutfreund — Fri, 04 May 2007 07:17:39 -0400

Well, Kentucky Oaks Day is finally here and I am excited to be going out to Churchill Downs to be part of a crowd in excess of 100,000 to see a great day of racing.

Still Don't Know Who I Will Be Betting on

davegutfreund — Wed, 02 May 2007 13:22:21 -0400

While the decision as to I'll be beting on in the Oaks has yet to be determined, a couple of horses that will be thrown out have been decided upon.

Dreaming of Anna in Oaks ?

davegutfreund — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:53:07 -0400

I have to admit being surprised that the connections of Dreaming of Anna are thinking about runniing in the Kentucky Oaks.

Rags to Riches is no sure thing

davegutfreund — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 05:50:05 -0400

While I have may have been guilty a few weeks ago in conceding the Kentucky Oaks to Rags to Riches, what has transpired since has given me cause to have a 're-think'.

Rags to Riches is not the most talented three-year-old at Santa Anita...

davegutfreund — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 16:58:50 -0400

Magnificience is. She is incredible. The most impressive two-race start to a career that this observer can remember.

Don't Know What to Make of That

davegutfreund — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:57:18 -0400

In a spot that could only be described as tough, Folk was well-beaten by the boys in the UAE Derby.

It Sure Won't Be Easy

davegutfreund — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 08:33:42 -0400

As one of four Godolphin representatives in the UAE Derby, Folk is by far the most likely to be using that race as a prep for action in Lousiville on the 1st weekend in May.

Bicoastal pointing for Kentucky Oaks

davegutfreund — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 07:38:08 -0400

According to the Racing Post, an English-based runner named Bicoastal could very well be shipped across the pond to run in the Ashland and Kentucky Oaks.

Next stop, taking on boys in UAE Derby

davegutfreund — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 06:15:05 -0400

Since Folk has done everything possible this winter against her own sex in Dubai, she will be given an opportunity against males in the UAE Derby on the World Cup undercard.

Folk is good but...

davegutfreund — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:58:28 -0400

While the boys haven't shown much ability in Dubai this winter, three-year-old filly Folk has flashed serious talent in taking a pair of stakes events after shipping over from the U.S.