Sports Brew

Hoosier Philly makes it look easy in Monomoy Girl Stakes

Jun 18, 2023 at 10:48 am by Danny Brewer

Does making things look easy signify quality in the athletic arena? If that’s the case, then the running of the Monomoy Girl Stakes on June 17 means Hoosier Phill.... Read More

Belmont Stakes will be the Test of a Champion

Jun 06, 2023 at 09:23 pm by Danny Brewer

The 155th running of the Belmont Stakes on June 10 will absolutely live up to one of its monikers. Long considered the “Test of a Champion”, thi.... Read More

It all adds up for National Treasure in Preakness 148

May 21, 2023 at 11:36 am by Danny Brewer

There are times when those “big” sporting events provide less-than-expected results. That means when you see a thriller and a great plan comes together it p.... Read More

Taking a look at Preakness 148

May 17, 2023 at 08:59 pm by Danny Brewer

Two weeks after the first Saturday in May means another glorious event…the Preakness Stakes! The folks at Old Hilltop in Maryland say they only contest the Kentu.... Read More

Baffert hopes to strike Preakness gold with National Treasure

May 08, 2023 at 09:16 pm by Danny Brewer

The Kentucky Derby is now in the books so it is off to Maryland for the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico. The second leg of the Triple Crown could become crowded with some of those.... Read More

Kentucky Derby 149 like 1983 NCAA Final Four

May 07, 2023 at 02:06 pm by Danny Brewer

Don’t be confused by the headline. There is a shred of sanity here, but just remember we said shred. My loyal readers understand that sometimes I like to compare.... Read More

Running down Kentucky Derby 149

May 02, 2023 at 08:19 pm by Danny Brewer

Life can often be about answering questions. Does my boss approve of my work? How much is that doggy in the window? Will that girl give me the time of day? And what in.... Read More

Wet Paint has kick for Kentucky Oaks

May 01, 2023 at 09:17 pm by Danny Brewer

When considering your selection for the 149th running of the Kentucky Oaks, what’s the biggest attribute you are looking for? If it’s a closing kick for tha.... Read More

Pletcher hopes to score in Derby with Phi Slama Jama lineup

Apr 23, 2023 at 10:36 am by Danny Brewer

Those familiar with the sport realize there are no slam dunks when it comes to winning the Kentucky Derby. There is one trainer from Texas, however, that will be sendin.... Read More

Southlawn a real Kentucky Oaks contender

Apr 16, 2023 at 02:29 pm by Danny Brewer

Having a horse running in the Kentucky Oaks is a huge accomplishment for any Thoroughbred conditioner. Of course, all the entrants have a chance to win. But if you are.... Read More

Caravel the current Turf Sprint queen at Keeneland

Apr 09, 2023 at 08:37 am by Danny Brewer

Monarchs come and monarchs go. Currently, there is one atop the turf sprint throne at Keeneland, and she looks fantastic. Caravel has ascended to the top of the.... Read More

Kentucky Derby contender rundown

Apr 04, 2023 at 09:58 pm by Danny Brewer

For guys like me, the day you start thinking about the next Kentucky Derby is the day after the current Kentucky Derby. For the casual sports fan, the time is now as fa.... Read More

Kingsbarns runs like top shelf shine in Louisiana Derby

Mar 27, 2023 at 08:43 pm by Danny Brewer

How does a moonshiner know if his new batch is good? Especially if it is a recipe that has not been tested. Shake it to see how small the bubbles are and of course then.... Read More

Major Kentucky Derby Preps begin March 25

Mar 23, 2023 at 08:39 pm by Danny Brewer

The serious runs at the immortality a win in the Kentucky Derby brings are about to begin. Over the next three weeks, races like the Louisiana Derby, Jeff Ruby Steaks,.... Read More

Friday Pony Picks with Danny Brewer for 3-17-23

Mar 17, 2023 at 09:34 am by bryan

Angel of Empire looks heavenly in Risen Star

Feb 20, 2023 at 09:40 pm by Danny Brewer

As the road to the Kentucky Derby widens on the way to Louisville and the first Saturday in May, just what are you looking for? As is the case with any athlete,.... Read More

Rachel Alexandra Stakes may have Kentucky Derby implications

Feb 14, 2023 at 08:53 pm by Danny Brewer

Wait a minute…hold the King cake…is that headline right?... The Rachel Alexandra Stakes at the Fair Grounds on February 18 is for three-year-old fillies..... Read More

Romans hopes for Cyclone upgrade in Holy Bull Stakes

Feb 02, 2023 at 07:27 pm by Danny Brewer

Some may be wondering just when Thoroughbred training mastermind Dale Romans became a meteorologist. Well, it might have been about last September when a Cyclone came i.... Read More

Art Collector turns in a masterpiece in Pegasus

Jan 29, 2023 at 09:59 am by Danny Brewer

Pegasus Cup a big opportunity for someone

Jan 25, 2023 at 09:43 pm by Danny Brewer

The sixth running of the Pegasus World Cup may be the most balanced affair in this grade 1 race’s brief history. As twelve evenly matched runners go to post on January 2.... Read More