Anyone who witnessed the U. S. debut of Capitan Futuro (9-5) had to be impressed. The running time wasn't especially fast--though it was a good first offering--but to finish the way he did to beat 10 rivals of a very ordinary pace took a remarkable turn of foot.
The connections could not be more top notch, what with Team Valor, Motion and Johnny V hooking up, but as a 3-year-old there's still plenty of developing left to do. Motion is 21% efficient with second-Lasix runners and a profitable and worthy 26% when returning within this time frame. The sky appears to be the limit for the stoutly bred English colt.
Taking Capitan Futuro to win, no prices restrictions, and keying him in multiples with speedy Holy Invader (6-1), the effectively fresh Zhivago (4-1) and Hailstone (3-1), getting major class relief in this spot.
Running Totals: May, 2007-Present
Number of Selections: 1221
Number of Win-Place-Show Finishers: 374-238-184
Amount Wagered: $2,444 [to win only]
Total Dollar Return on Investment: $2,562.50
Profit to Date: $118.50
23 Dec 2012 at 03:15 pm | #
Empire ran a big one and goes on my watch list. Today’s selection is well thought out, as are all your picks. thanks for a great year of selections and have a Merry Christmas!
23 Dec 2012 at 07:46 pm | #
Well thanks so much for the words and wishes, HH, and a Merry Christmas to you and yours. And I have another for your list: Check out Fashion Bee in yesterday’s eighth at Tampa. BTW: I usually give trip horses three strikes before jumping ship.
23 Dec 2012 at 09:13 pm | #
Just came out of my bomb shelter; is it safe. They say that with nuclear winter will come humongous 7-Hailstones. Hard for this boring driveler to look past. Best of luck to all in the New Year.
7-Hailstone (3.01)
6-Ojibway Signal (6.00)
2-Livingston Street (7.51)
TTT