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Steve Byk

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Aug 23

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...

8/23: Saratoga (Travers Day) | At The Races with Steve Byk

SARATOGA POST-SCRATCHES 1st: MSW, 2yo, 8.5f-Inner (P5, P3, DD) Best Value: #4 Feral 6-1: McPeek turf stretches out of solid

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Aug 9

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...

8/9: Colonial (Million Day); Saratoga (6th-12th) | At The Races with Steve Byk

COLONIAL DOWNS PRE-SCRATCHES 5th: Frank Petramalo Mile, 3yo, 1m (P4, P3, DD) Hadn’t examined this closely before last night, but

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jul 26

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...

7/26: Saratoga (Jim Dandy/Lake George) | At The Races with Steve Byk

SARATOGA POST-SCRATCHES 2nd: MSW, 2yo, 6f (P4, P3, DD) Most Likely: #4 Soldier N Diplomat 8-5: $950k Viola Army Mule

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jul 23

$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...

7/23: Saratoga (Smithwick; $102k P6 C/O) | At The Races with Steve Byk

SARATOGA POST-SCRATCHES 1st: A. P. Smithwick (G1), 4+, 19f-National Fences (P3, DD) Most Likely: #7 Awakened 2-1: ’23 Sheppard winner

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jul 19

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...

7/19: Monmouth Park (Haskell Day); Saratoga (X-C P5) | At The Races with Steve Byk

MONMOUTH PARK ~ HASKELL DAY POST-SCRATCHES 5th: Matchmaker (G3), F&M-3+, 9f-T (P5, P3, DD) Most Likely: #2 Sacred Wish 5-2:

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jul 12

Doug.. Just north of DMR in Carlsbad, try to get to 2051 Cucina Italiana, a strangely located hidden gem. In Encinitas, Trattoria I Trulli is a delightful Italian bistro. (We eat a lot of Italian). In Del Mar village, Sbicca is a lot of fun (more Italian!)..

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jul 12

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...

7/12: Saratoga (Day 3; Diana) ~ OFF TURF EXCEPT STKS | At The Races with Steve Byk

SARATOGA POST-SCRATCHES 1st: MSW, 2yo, 6f (P5, P3, DD) Most Likely: #4 Tagermeen 9-5: $1.4MM Into Mischief the Asmussen ATR

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jun 30

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.

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jun 29

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..

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jun 29

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...

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jun 28

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...

6/28: Churchill Downs (Stephen Foster Day) | At The Races with Steve Byk

CHURCHILL DOWNS POST-SCRATCHES 6th: MSW, F&M-3+, 6.5f (P5, P3, DD, Hi-5) Lost and Found debuted at 2 and is 2nd

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jun 23

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.

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jun 21

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...

6/21: Churchill Downs (5th-11th) | At The Races with Steve Byk

CHURCHILL DOWNS PRE-SCRATCHES 5th: CLM, 4+, 6f (P4, P3, DD, Hi-5) Most Likely: #4 Lightening Struck 7-2 Next Best: #8

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jun 21

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...

6/21: The Longshot Lad at Royal Ascot ~ Day 5 | At The Races with Steve Byk

Day 5 at Royal Ascot 🎩 👑 We attempt to finish the week on a high. It’s been a super

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jun 19

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...

6/19: The Longshot Lad at Royal Ascot ~ Day 3 | At The Races with Steve Byk

Royal Ascot-Day 3 Raafedd the best bet with Northern Express the best longshot.

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jun 18

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...

GUS ALONSO: Wednesday Churchill Action | At The Races with Steve Byk

Churchill Downs R5 – MSW 120k (Turf 8.5F) #4 Two Turntables (4-1) #10 Without a Pout (3-1) #1 Scarletta Carpetta

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jun 18

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..

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jun 17

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

6/17: The Longshot Lad at Royal Ascot ~ Opening Day | At The Races with Steve Byk

Royal Ascot Day 1 We kick off the meeting with a terrific card. There are a lot of logicals here

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jun 9

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

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jun 7

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...

6/7: Belmont Festival at Saratoga ~ 157th Belmont Stakes Day | At The Races with Steve Byk

BELMONT STAKES RACING FESTIVAL ~ 157TH BELMONT STAKES DAY PRE-SCRATCHES 1st: OC/N1X, F&M-3+, 6.5f (P5, P3, DD) Most Likely: #1e

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jun 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.

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jun 6

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...

6/6: Belmont Racing Festival ~ F&M Friday | At The Races with Steve Byk

BELMONT STAKES RACING FESTIVAL ~ FILLY & MARE FRIDAY PRE-SCRATCHES 1st: NY-ALW/N1X, F&M-3+, 6f (P5, P3, DD) Most Likely: #6

Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · Jun 5

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...

6/5: Belmont Stakes Festival ~ $55,492 P6 C/O | At The Races with Steve Byk

BELMONT STAKES FESTIVAL AT SARATOGA PRE-SCRATCHES 1st: Tremont, 2yo, 5.5f (P5, P3, DD) Most Likely: #5 Romeo 9-5 Next Best: