Saturday almost conquered the Sacred Bull in a dominant manner, Coglianese Photo
Beyond the wire TV
The Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks trails took shape this weekend at Gulfstream Park, and there was plenty to unpack.
In this episode of Sunday Morning Coffee, Big Race Jim describes the Holy Bull Stakes and Forward Gal Stakes, two key early-season preparations that gave us new clues (and new questions) heading into the Derby and Oaks.
Topics covered in this episode include:
-A breakdown of the journey and pace of the Holy Bull Stakes
-Why Nearly’s performance commands attention on the Derby course
-What went wrong for Cannoneer and others chasing quick breaks
-A smart, tactical drive from Irad Ortiz Jr. in the Forward Gal
-Initial thoughts on Oaks contenders coming out of Gulfstream
-How pace points fit into Derby and Oaks preparation handicaps
-Updates on tracking trips and new analysis tools at Past The Wire
This isn’t just a reaction; it is a process-driven analysis designed to help handicappers understand how races were run, not just who won.
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00:00 Welcome back and coffee introduction on Sunday morning
01:45 Weather, ice storm and return to the show
03:10 Derby & Oaks Trail update (schedule changes)
05:20 Breakdown of the Forward Gal bets
07:40 Irad Ortiz Jr.’s winning ride explained
11:10 What the Forward Gal means for the Oaks Trail
13:45 Line-up and early pace of the Holy Bull Stakes
16:30 Almost vs. Cannoneer: where the race was decided
20:10 Is almost a legit Derby candidate?
22:45 Pace points, tracking trips and new tools
25:30 Industry lecture: CAWs, opportunities and perception
27:20 Final thoughts and preparations for next week
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