Post Race Analysis for Race Day June 7, 2009: The Woodbine Oaks Plus Epsom Derby and Vodka's latest Japanese Victory Video

Race 9 WO: The Woodbine Oaks $500,000; 1 1/8 Miles on Fake Dirt for 3 YO Fillies Foaled in Canada



My handicap went south when Double Malt failed to fire. (I guess the Turk is justified in his appreciation of Single Malt beverages.) A good handicap all in all and the day was saved with a good defensive Win bet on Milwaukee Appeal. Never hesitate to bet the 3rd and 4th bettors choices to hedge your exotics, it's a ploy the Turk uses quite a bit and it helps to keep the ROI neutral.


2009 Epsom Derby



How many of these runners might we see at the Great Race Place in October? Be ready.

59th Yasuda Kinen



Vodka continues to thrill!

Turk Out!

Lost in the....Vodka

Lost in the largeness of the Preakness luster was the stunning victory by the filly Vodka in Tokyo. Vodka romped to a seven length victory in The Victoria Mile Grade I. The defending Japanese Horse of the Year won with Yutaka Take up amongst a field of 18. Vodka powered her way to the mile win 1:32.40.

Like many others, I bet and lost twice with Vodka at Nad Al Sheba, but I'm going to have to give her a mulligan for her efforts in the desert. Her next trip is the Grade 1 Yasuda Kinen Mile against colts in Tokyo on June 7.