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Sunday, May 06, 2012
Take the U Train to Times Square
Won’t be needing a search warrant to find the favorite in today’s split feature at Belmont Park, the Times Square division of the New York Stallion series for New York-breds 3-year-olds sprinting 6-1/2 furlongs in today's ninth race.
That distinction goes to Sportswriter (1-1), which on Equiform performance figures towers over the group. Further, those figures have moved up since transferred to the Rudy Rodriguez shed, the trainer a profitable 26 percent efficient with horses turning back from a route to a sprint.
But it’s I’ll Stake U (4-1), who broke his maiden in an open claiming race at Parx at today’s hybrid distance and now it looks like he might have the most upside. His ability at the distance, his development this season as his figures continue marching forward, and a switch to patient finishing Rosie all augur well.
We’re Taking I’ll Shake U at 3-1 or greater, an exacta box with the favorite, and will add Disco On and Frisky Warrior to the exotics mix.
Running Totals: (1074) 329-210-161 Total Dollar Return: $2,262.40 [win selections only]
Written by John Pricci
Friday, May 04, 2012
What’s Left To Say…Happy Birthday Horseplayers!
Except this...
For the record, we're taking Union Rags to win at 5-1 or greater.
For the record, we're taking a saver wager on Daddy Knows Best to win at 10-1 or greater.
We're using Take Charge Indy, Sabercat and Prospective in money positions in the super exotics.
Happy Derby Day, everyone
Running Totals: (1073) 329-210-161 Total Dollar Return: $2,262.40 [win selections only]
Written by John Pricci
Saving Grace
Two full gates tomorrow and one full gate today for the distaff version of Derby 138, the Kentucky Oaks and a field of 14 well matched fillies, where as many as six have a serious chance.
Just like tomorrow, there is a lot of speed signed on to compete at today’s 9 furlong trip, and the post position gods were with the early line choice, Grace Hall (5-2), nicely drawn inside in slip number two.
After showing too much freshness in her season’s debut, Grace Hall relaxed nicely from close range, bided her time under new rider Javier Castellano, took the lead soon after entering the stretch and drew off impressively to win the Gulfstream Park Oaks by 6-1/2 lengths.
In her only start over the surface, she finished second to eventual undefeated champion, My Miss Aurelia, so there are no worries in terms of handling the surface. After Grace Hall, things open considering.
But we're Grace Hall to win, no price restrictions, and keying her first and second in exactas with the speedy Broadway’s Alibi (4-1) and price shot Summer Applause (15-1).
Running Totals: (1072) 329-210-160 Total Dollar Return: $2,262.40 [win selections only]
Written by John Pricci
