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Thursday, March 06, 2014
Flying High
Today’s GP is an actual dirt race! It’s a N1X going for older sprinters going 7 furlongs. Dale Romans has two in here, uncoupled, and main man Corey Lanerie sticks with Seve, whose only lifetime wins have come on this surface.
However, we prefer Squadron A. who earns the best figures consistently at today’s dynamic and whose only win came at today’s trip. The race shape suits him nicely here and Abdiel Jaen is a very solid young rider who can finish.
Taking Squadron A to win, no price restrictions, and key-boxing in exactas with dropdown Ooohs And Aaahs and recent claim Over and Back.
Number of Selections since May, 2007: 1485
Number of Win-Place-Show Finishers: 453-282-228
Amount Wagered: $2,972 [to win only]
Total Dollar Return on Investment: $3,093.20
Profit to Date: $121.20
Written by John Pricci
Wednesday, March 05, 2014
Better Late Than Never? NO
This was posted too late to do anyone any good--or harm---after post time. Very sorry for the false start. Thursday's will be posted in a timely fashion; promise. Wow! Might be my first missed deadline ever!
Today’s Gulfstream feature is a N2X optional claimer going 7-1/2 furlongs on the turf. Band of Joy (4-1) is a solid contender based on the face he’s a neck loss away from going 2-for-2 since being transferred to the Pletcher barn.
The presence of Castellano again is another plus, but the stretchout is a bit problematical.
Speaking of problematical, that would be Banzai Charge (8-1) who, at 5, is making only his fourth career start here, obviously with issues.
But when he runs he shows up (3) 2-1-0, he won at this hybrid distance earning an excellent figure, returns with good spacing and two very good works with Paco re-riding for Iadesernia. The possibility of
decent value is definitely worth the risk.
Taking Banzai Charge to win at 4-1 or greater and an exacta box with Band of Joy.
Number of Selections since May, 2007: 1485
Number of Win-Place-Show Finishers: 453-282-228
Amount Wagered: $2,972 [to win only]
Total Dollar Return on Investment: $3,093.20
Profit to Date: $121.20
Written by John Pricci
Sunday, March 02, 2014
Like Taking Candy From a Kitty
Today's feature is the G3 Herecomesthebride for 3YO fillies going 9 furlongs on the turf and it appears between three fillies, two trained by Todd Pletcher, the other by Christophe Clement.
Clement's filly, Valseuse (10-1), made an impressive debut; winning at a well backed 4-1 while showing lots of class and kick in a strong-rally score. Similarly, the longer uncoupled Pletcher, Seeking Her Glory (6-1) has the all-important win at today's trip and will be handled by Javier Castellano.
But it's early line favorite, Candy Kitty (3-1) that has earned that distinction. She's really improved with maturity in this environment, winning her course debut while showing excellent energy distribution and earning the top last-out performance figure. She has tactical speed, an inside draw and is 2-for-2 beneath Prado.
Taking Candy Kitty to win at 5-2 or greater and key-boxing in exactas with her rivals here.
Number of Selections since May, 2007: 1484
Number of Win-Place-Show Finishers: 453-281-228
Amount Wagered: $2,970 [to win only]
Total Dollar Return on Investment: $3,093.20
Profit to Date: $123.20
Written by John Pricci
