The Pletcher trainee broke maiden here in April but then disappeared for four months, clearly a concern.
But his return was good. He appeared a tad short of condition, whether it was physical or mental, he met a very talented New York Bred in Saratoga Snacks, the Empire Classic runnerup, and returned with a New Pace Top in that event. Now it's back to SoFla, where his debut figure was monstrous.
It's Majestic Man (10-1), however, that is the most interesting. Ridden by Johnny V. for Mark Casse, who saddled a winner yesterday, he's worked well for his second start after the trainer change--a profitable 19% proposition in that scenario, and he could fall into a good journey should Tiz Yankee (3-1) press the favorite, a very distinct possibility.
Taking Majestic Man to upset at 6-1 or greater and an exacta box with Graydar.
Running Totals: May, 2007-Present
Number of Selections: 1208
Number of Win-Place-Show Finishers: 372-237-181
Amount Wagered: $2,418 [to win only]
Total Dollar Return on Investment: $2,547.40
Profit to Date: $129.40
06 Dec 2012 at 02:46 pm | #
Good Approach JP. There was a lot of high expectation when Graydar returned huge disappointment when he lost. These types often don’t recover and should not be bet as favorites.
By the way, I have discovered the secret to your success. Rather than handicap, you look at the horse names in a race and figure out which can give you the catchiest title! It works! I haven’t yet figured out TTT’s key to fame and fortune. As for me, I just follow you guys!
06 Dec 2012 at 03:13 pm | #
Have you ever been hotter than 9 aborigines at a fish fry? This can’t go on much longer, or I’ll have to find a place to keep all the dough. Andy Serling, eat your heart out. Was very disappointed yesterday when 4-Atoned scratched, and was going to send a get well card; glad he’s O.K. He hasn’t won in a couple of years, and most probably has lost a few steps at 7, and if I had only one testicle, would only have to do half the scratching, which is a real plus. Anywhooooo, he is eligible to bounce back to his former self, and I’m not ready for divorce court, yet, especially with the potential settlement he may offer. I hope he lives up to his name today hot horse.
4-Atoned (3.25)
6-Tiz Yankee (5.67)
3-Graydar (7.31)
TTT
06 Dec 2012 at 07:57 pm | #
#3 graydar 3/46/246/157 superfecta $12
06 Dec 2012 at 10:12 pm | #
Graydar just opened at 2/5
Majestic Man 6/1
I’ll take a shot with #7 Kissin Gentleman - an apparent overlay currently at 10/1
If Atoned wins, Ted’d gonna be very happy, currently 25/1
06 Dec 2012 at 10:21 pm | #
JP’s pick on his toes in post parade
06 Dec 2012 at 10:35 pm | #
Graydar missed track record by 1/100 second.
Shouldn’t they round off to fifths and say he equaled it?
07 Dec 2012 at 12:14 am | #
Majestic Man, not so much. Mr. Todd looks like he’s going to be just too tough at GP looking for title #10. Wow!
Going to start working on tomorrow’s headline soon; desperate for a winner!
07 Dec 2012 at 01:01 am | #
Looks like JP might have to handicap tomorrow after all, as there are several headline possibilities in the 8th at GP:
1) The FACT is, he is the best
3) There will be a WARRANT for his arrest if he loses
9) You will get a TOTAL REWARD if he wins
11) I have been REFLECTING on my past and need to pick
a winnah!
I’m getting the hang of this, JP!
07 Dec 2012 at 02:53 am | #
WOW look at all these drivelers err cappers!
TTT is hotter than a Vegas honeymoon motel!
HH, someone needs to pull a rabbit out of a TRICKY HAT soon! nada under my tree yet.
Now when you really need a winner to bail out who do you call?
Call Mr Speed,
That’s his name,
That name again is Mr Speed…
08 Dec 2012 at 02:33 pm | #
TRICKY HAT $15.60 HELLO!