Steve Byk
@stevebyk.bsky.social
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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
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August 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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...
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
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August 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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...
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
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July 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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...
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
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July 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
$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...
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:
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July 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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...
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
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July 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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.
June 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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..
June 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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...
June 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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...
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
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June 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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.
June 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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...
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
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June 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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...
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...
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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June 21, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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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June 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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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...
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.
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June 19, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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...
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
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June 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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..
June 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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...
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
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June 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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
June 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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...
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
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June 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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.
June 6, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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...
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
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June 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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...
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:
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June 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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
June 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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