It's an idyllic afternoon for Travers Day, with countless opportunities for players to take swings! A Horse of the Year highlights start of an All G1 P5 and dual Classic win'r Sovereignty anchors Spa's traditional feature. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/08/23/8...

Spectacular afternoon in store for visitors to @ColonialDowns for Million Day ~ as well as Spa-goers headed to Saratoga! Pre-SCR opinions for both of the excellent cards up now at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/08/09/8...

We're going to be treated to as idyllic an afternoon as is possible Saturday at the ol' Spa.. Glorious weather, leading 3yo's prepping for the Travers, potential juvenile stars, and much more. Post-SCR opinions up at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/07/26/7...

$102k P6 C/O to start @thenyra.bsky.social Week 3 and sequence challenging but approachable. Steeplechase G1 Smithwick kicks off card w/ strong 8 horse field. Post-SCR opinions up at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/07/23/7...

One of racing's best days ~ @NYRABets Haskell Day at @MonmouthPark ~ is here. Superb action not limited to Oceanport either w/ @TheNYRA, @ColonialDowns, @DelMarRacing, more offering excellent slates. Post-SCR opinions up. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/07/19/7...

Morning storm KO's non-stakes turf action w/ 5th & 12th impacted most. More fancy juveniles appear poised to introduce themselves in 1st, 2nd & 6th and She Feels Pretty headlines the G1 Diana. Post-SCR opinions up at ATR, Safe tris all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/07/12/7...

Monday @nyrabets.bsky.social ATR = D. Wayne Lukas Tribute #1 w/ Johnny D, @dailyracingform.bsky.social's Dave Grening, Mark Hennig, Ron Anderson, Scotty Davenport, Billy Rappaport, NBC Sports' Donna Brothers (📸 @churchilldowns.bsky.social), Ric Waldman. SXM 6-9a Tuesday; Archive+ stevebyk.com.

They say no one is bigger than the game, but it feels fair to suggest that Wayne Lukas was certainly as big. Deepest condolences to Laurie, his grandchildren, the legion of industry participants he trained and influenced and his countless admirers..

It's the Big Adios to an excellent @churchilldowns.bsky.social season and the Derby City 6 must pay out today. It's going to be a massive pool on a challenging sequence. Pre-SCR opinions up at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/06/29/6...

Stephen Foster Day at @churchilldowns.bsky.social with superb G1 feature and Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna on tap too. Post-SCR opinions up at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/06/28/6...

Monday @nyrabets.bsky.social ATR = Paul Cornman Appreciations w/ Aron Yagoda, Paul Matties Jr, Mike Tanner, Mig, Alison McGaughey, Mandy Minger, @John Pricci, The Groaner ~ Jan Person,, Mitch Levites, @wizardpicks.bsky.social ~ Michael Kipness. SXM 6-9a Tuesday; Archive+ stevebyk.com.

Awaiting SCR's for final @ChurchillDowns After Dark card that kicks at 6p, but opinions on excellent slate up at ATR. In addition to deep Chicago (G3), ALW 7th & 10th have price options should Echo Lake & Invictus falter. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/06/21/6...

Last call at Ascot and @kevhum.bsky.social ~ The Longshot Lad ~ is ready to fire.. THX to Kev for another great stand! stevebyk.com/2025/06/21/6...

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Day 3 ~ Gold Cup Day ~ with The Longshot Lad, @kevhum.bsky.social. 📸 One of the great moments in RA history as a delighted QEII receives the prize after Estimate's Cup triumph in 2013.. stevebyk.com/2025/06/19/6...

Wednesday @churchilldowns.bsky.social Spotlight Selection action from @brisnet.bsky.social'ss @bogey1967 up at ATR. Get lucky with Gus.. stevebyk.com/2025/06/18/g...

After a terrific start to the stand with 3 winners and multiple placements, The Longshot Lad is ready for Day 2 at #RoyalAscot! And @kevhum.bsky.social joins ATR live this morning for looks ahead to Gold Cup day and more..

Day 1 at Royal Ascot and The Longshot Lad @kevhum.bsky.social is ready to go! stevebyk.com/2025/06/17/6...

Mon. @nyrabets.bsky.social @belmontstakes.bsky.social Recap #1 = Andy Beyer, Doug O'Neill (Raging Torrent-Eberhardt), George Weaver (Dorth Vader-Skip & Susie), Laffit Pincay III, @dailyracingform.bsky.social's Dave Grening, @thenyra.bsky.social's Glen Kozak, Seth Merrow. SXM 6-9a Tues; stevebyk.com

Bankroll built on Day 3 of Festival while adjusting to weather and wet for 157th @belmontstakes.bsky.social Day. Triple Crown Season closes with a likely epic finale today; Pre-SCR opinions up at ATR w/ plays to follow after changes. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/06/07/6...

ATR @twinspires.bsky.social @belmontstakes.bsky.social Wknd Prvw = Epsom Derby w/ @kevhum.bsky.social, Jonathon Kinchen, @dailyracingform.bsky.social's Nicole Russo/Mike Beer, Nick Zito, Hammer, Rich Eng, Kevin Kerstein, @brisnet.bsky.social's James Scully, Kaylie Shapiro. Archive+ stevebyk.com.

Super Day 2 of @belmontstakes.bsky.social Festival in books, and while weather watch is on, the 28 heats offered over the next 48 hours should be outstanding. Pre-SCR opinions up at ATR, incl. the key @nyrabets.bsky.social 2-day wagers. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/06/06/6...

After an exciting and notable NY TB Breeders Showcase Day to kick off the @belmontstakes.bsky.social Racing Festival, Day 2 features a @nyrabets.bsky.social $55k P6 C/O on a devilishly treacherous sequence. Pre-SCR opinions up at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/06/05/6...

Tuesday AmWager @belmontstakes.bsky.social Week at Saratoga ATR = Steeplechase's Bill Gallo & Woodberry Payne; Rudy Rodriguez Jr., @thenyra.bsky.social CEO Dave O'Rourke & Andy Serling, Hermitage Farm's Brian Knippenberg (📸 Mercante by Coady Media). SXM 6-9a Wednesday; Archive+ www.stevebyk.com

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Outstanding card for Stephen Foster Day Preview at @churchilldowns.bsky.social this afternoon with many price chances lining up. Pre-SCR opinions up at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/05/31/5...

ATR @twinspires.bsky.social Wknd Prvw = Nick Tammaro, Woodbine w/ @dailyracingform.bsky.social's Ron Gierkink, @breederscup.bsky.social '27 w/ @thenyra.bsky.social's Andrew Offerman, @brisnet.bsky.social's James Scully, MTH PYP w/ Brian Skirka, SA w/ Hammer, Seth Merrow, Rich Eng. SXM 5-8a Saturday.

Thursday Del Mar ‘Ship & Win’ ATR = Todd Mostoller, @churchilldowns.bsky.social Foster Preview Card w/ KK, Tony Black, Steve Haskin, Mike Welsch’s @dailyracingform.bsky.social SAR Clocker Report, @davehillonlondon.bsky.social’s latest in Rolling Stone, Win Using Thorograph w/ Crafty. SXM 6-9a Fri.

Tuesday AmWager ATR ~ Christophe Clement Remembered Day 2 (📸 by Dickstein) = Ramon Dominguez (📸 by Tod Marks), Jonathon Thomas, Alan Quartucci, @thenyra.bsky.social's Andy Serling, Joe & Sean Clancy, Jim Ventura, Jose Santos; Don Combs/Dust Commander w/ John Perrotta, Mike Manganello. SXM 6-9a Wed.

Monday @nyrabets.bsky.social ATR | Christophe Clement Remembered = Dave Grening, Shug McGaughey, Castleton Lyons' Spider Duignan, Rich Migliore, Steve Duncker, Miguel Clement, Ben Colebrook, Ron Anderson, Horacio DePaz, NYTB's Najja Thompson, Arnaud Delacour, Tony Cobitz. SXM 6-9a Tuesday.

Must try Late P5 C/O at @ChurchillDowns this afternoon with $290k in the kitty to start on a sequence that is eye-crossing. Post-SCR opinions up at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky ~ on a big pool in Kentucky! stevebyk.com/2025/05/25/5...

ATR @twinspires.bsky.social Wknd Prvw = @churchilldowns.bsky.social w/ KK, Monmouth Park w/ Brian Skirka, @canterburypark.bsky.social '25 w/ Amber Carlisle, David Grening, @kalifrancois.bsky.social, James Scully, Santa Anita w/ Hammer, Lone Star w/ Brandon Leigh, Rich Eng. SXM 5-8a Saturday.

Thurs @canterburypark.bsky.social ’25 ATR = Dick Mandella (Kopion), @patcummings.bsky.social (Preakness EXA), @joeclancy.bsky.social, FT TIM w @dailyracingform.bsky.social's Nicole Russo, SireWatch Pedigree Focus w/ @sidfernando.bsky.social, HS Indy w/ Rachel. SXM 6-9a Frid; Archive+ stevebyk.com.

Wednesday Hill 'n' Dale Farm ATR = Steve Asmussen (Booth/Zeitlos, plus Clever Again and indifferent stewarding), HKJC Racing w/ Dick Powell, Johnny D, Capital OTB’s Seth Merrow, Presque Isle Downs ’25 w/ Pat Morrell. SXM 6-9a Thursday; Archive+ stevebyk.com.

Tues. AmWager ATR = Norm Casse (📸 Awesome Aaron by Mathea Kelly), Randy Moss, Mig, West Saratoga owner Harry Veruchi honors Larry Demeritte (📸 Iroquois win by Coady Media), Neil Pessin (📸 Bell's the One by Anne Eberhardt), @thenyra.bsky.social's Andy Serling. Archive+ stevebyk.com; SXM 6-9a Wed.

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Monday @nyrabets.bsky.social Preakness Wknd Recap #1 = Michael McCarthy & Eclipse's Aron Wellman7 (📸 Skip Dickstein @bloodhorse.com), Andy Beyer, Tony Black, Cherie DeVaux, Brendan Walsh, Gary Stevens (Decky Cannon), Fasig-Tipton's Boyd Browning. Archive+ stevebyk.com; SXM 6-9a Tuesday.

The @PreaknessStakes Weekend Stakes Beyers..

150th Preakness Stakes Day and after an uncertain forecast, it's a glorious Bal'more afternoon! Late Friday rally sets us up for some shot-taking today. Post-SCR opinions up at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky.. and Hi Ho Pimlico! stevebyk.com/2025/05/17/5...

ATR @TwinSpires @PreaknessStakes Wknd Prvw & @PimlicoRC Farewell = @MartyMcGee_, @NTamm1215, @DanIllman_MJC, @DRFGrening/@AwayTheyGo, @James_Scully111, Steve Haskin, @TrainerCMartin, @KarinDeFrancis. SXM 5-8 Saturday; Archive+ stevebyk.com.

Outstanding prequel to Preakness Stakes Day with a demanding Black-Eyed Susan slate that features multiple lead in 2-day wagers at giveaway 12%. Post-SCR opinions up at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky.. And Hi Ho Pimlico! stevebyk.com/2025/05/16/5...

Have long championed Phil Maggitti's wonderful racetrack story and now you can listen to it. "At Preakness Time, A Pimlico Tale" www.youtube.com/watch?v=djSu... Still available in written form: stevebyk.com/2023/05/18/a... And watch for a Pimlico Barney feature on this year's NBC Preakness telecast!

Thurs @SUCCEEDEquine @PreaknessStakes ATR from @PimlicoRC = Leon ‘Blu’ Blusiewicz (1931-2023), of Blessed Memory, @tharacing's Alan Foreman & Tony Black, Old Hilltop/David Woods Award Winners @jayprivman & @SaratogaTL, @retro411. SXM 6-9a Friday; Archive+ stevebyk.com.

From Blu's final visit.. His 'Best You Ever Ate' Crab Cake Recipe which included a tweak ~ the addition of 1T of Worcestershire to the mustard/mayo/beaten egg batter..

To open ATR this morning, enjoy the 1 hour in-person visit with Blu at @PimlicoRC.. Then 10a-12p, Alan Foreman, @SaratogaTL, @jayprivman, @retro411, Tony Black & more..

Wednesday Hill 'n' Dale Farm Preakness ATR from Pimlico = HKJC w/ Dickie Powell, SireWatch Pedigree Focus w/ @sidfernando.bsky.social, Weekend Analysis w/ @kalifrancois.bsky.social, Capital OTB’s @SethMerrow . Archive+ stevebyk.com; SXM 6-9a Thursday.

Happy Valley P3 from Dickie P! @HKJC_Racing 7 - 6,7,10 8 - 1,3,7 9 - 2,3,6

Tuesday @AmWager Preakness ATR from Pimlico = DelPark ’25 Meet Preview w/ Chris Sobocinski, Rich Migliore, MJC Award of Merit winner Dave Rodman, @thenyra.bsky.social's Andy Serling, Horseshoe Indy w/ Rachel McLaughlin. Archive+ stevebyk.com; SXM 6-9a Wednesday.

The field for the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes..