Do we take the fastest horse by definition, the filly coming off a lengthy layoff for Chris Clement whose Equiform figures are clearly faster than the group on her best go, or one with recency who’s repeating a favorable stretchout pattern and has raced well on this course?
Clement’s Blue Maiden (2-1) with the meet’s leading rider, Julien Leparoux, was competitive in graded competition in California and owns a win at today’s trip. But we will side with Dos Lunas (5-2) who reunites with Jon Court whose patience suits this filly well.
The clincher, however, including her ground saving position is the fact that she earned an excellent performance figure on this ground when narrowly beaten here, a neck loss behind redoubtable Winter Memories. Court’s patience will be needed and hopefully will pay dividends in this spot.
Taking Dos Lunas to win at early line odds or greater and keying her in money positions with the favorite and sharp working Startling Beauty (7-2). Super exotic players can add Gorder-trained returnee Maid of Silver (7-2) to their mix.
Running Totals: (1066) 328-209-158 Total Dollar Return: $2,259.20 [win selections only]
25 Apr 2012 at 08:05 am | #
My top dog here as well, but price will compel me, and won’t have to strain, to invest in 5-Stephanie Jayne, who has not won in 3 moons, the winner in the lane, just hope it don’t rain. Remember, bet winners, that’s the way to the cashier’s line.
2-Dos Lunas (4.67)
5-Stephanie Jayne (5.92)
1-Startling Beauty (6.09)
TTT
25 Apr 2012 at 09:56 am | #
Speaking of “Dos,” take 6-Heart Union in the 6th for the “Daily Dos,” with whoever the hell you like in the 5th. Had her tightener and explodes here.
TTT
25 Apr 2012 at 01:31 pm | #
Can’t believe that Dos Lunas is 6-1 with 10 minutes to go. Send it in.
25 Apr 2012 at 03:48 pm | #
She ran good, T. You know, I was concerned with the added sixteenth of a mile and that’s what hurt her and helped the winner.
But she was live and a tough beat at 5-1. $22 EX with the Fave OK, however.