Below is an economical early Pick 5 ticket for Opening Day at Santa Anita Park. As always the ticket is $20 or less. Even with a low-priced single to end the sequence, it should pay extremely well. Good luck to all! Race 1 Zorich (#2, 7-2) does not like to string good efforts together, but […]
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Below is an economical late Pick 4 ticket for a solid 4th of July card at Belmont Park. As always the ticket is $20 or less. Good luck to all! Race 6 Ghosting (#3, 5-1) offers upside in this spot as she makes only her second career start and first in the barn of Jason […]
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Below is an economical late Pick 4 ticket for March 9th, 2019 at Aqueduct on an $15 budget. Good luck to all! Race 8 Do Share (#2, 8-1) can spring an upset from off the pace in a Tom Fool Handicap loaded with speed. This gelding makes his third start off a layoff and returns to 6 furlongs, where […]
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Below is the late Pick 4 ticket for March 2nd, 2019 at Gulfstream Park on an $18 budget. Race 11 La Signare (#4, 6-1) is looking to get back to her best form after two subpar starts. If she can replicate either of her first two starts in this country, then she will win this race. The presence of […]
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Have no fear. That deafening sound you heard around 3:17 pm Saturday wasn’t an alien invasion. It was, instead, a collective howl emanating from throats of investors financially involved in 22 million Gulfstream Park Rainbow Six combinations. An $8.2 million mandatory payout pool–juiced by good weather and a deep, challenging card–attracted hordes of wagering hopefuls. […]
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Leverage Plays: Late Pick 4 Analysis at Gulfstream Park on Pegasus World Cup Day, January 26th, 2019
Below is the late Pick 4 ticket for January 26th, 2019 at Gulfstream Park. The $24 ticket is a touch more than I usually spend, but felt it was well worth it with a 20-1 single in the sequence. Race 9 Unbridled Juan (#9, 8-1) appears to be better than ever and loves this one mile distance. He is […]
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Below is the late Pick 4 ticket for January 26th, 2019 at Santa Anita Park. As always the ticket is $20 or less. Race 8 Smitten Kitten (#2, 5-2) did what most horses at this level fail to do; win while facing adversity. She was five wide the entire race last time out and after dropping off […]
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I cannot remember the last time I favored a non-European in the Juvenile Fillies Turf, but Newspaperofrecord looks to be a budding superstar. Here is how I plan on betting the Juvenile Fillies Turf while keying the favorite on a $25 budget. Ranking the Contenders Newspaperofrecords (#6, 2-1) has won both starts by open lengths and is proven over soft turf. […]
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The Juvenile Turf Sprint may be the most challenging of all 14 Breeders’ Cup races, but it presents a great opportunity to start the Breeders’ Cup with a big score. Here is how I plan on betting the Juvenile Turf Sprint on a $25 budget. Ranking the Contenders Moonlight Romance (#6, 12-1) has won twice by open […]
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$1 MILLION JUVENILE TURF SPRINT (FRIDAY) SOLDIER’S CALL (9-2 on Mike Battaglia’s morning line) This 2-year-old finished close third in Group I race vs. elders SERGEI PROKOFIEV (6-1) Strong late surge to prevail at the Group III level in England BULLETIN (10-1) City Zip colt zipped to 7-length grass dash victory in […]
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Christmas in November Friday and Saturday I’m looking for a slice of Christmas in November. Specifically, the gift-giving and getting aspect of the holiday. You know, presents under the tree. Bulging stockings. Envelopes from relatives stuffed with cash. That sliver of Christmas. For a moment, forget the Nativity. This November version embraces the heathen angle. […]
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Below is the early Pick 5 ticket for September 1st, 2018 at Saratoga. As always the ticket is $20 or less. Race 1 Frolic More (#5, 6-1) has been working extremely well for his debut and trainer Dallas Stewart already connected with an impressive debut runner earlier this meet. He will look to wire the field […]
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I usually write about the early Pick 5 or late Pick 4, but there is a particular sequence at Del Mar that caught my eye on Saturday, July 20th. Bold Fantasy is my best bet of the day and runs in Race 6. I will start a $1 Pick 3 by singling this runner at […]
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Below is the early Pick 5 ticket for June 16th, 2018 at Santa Anita Park. As always the ticket is $20 or less. Race 1 Young Hendrick (#2, 4-1) debuts for a barn (Phil D’Amato) and a sire (Square Eddie) that are very dangerous down the hill. He has worked very well coming into this race and […]
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Below is the Pick 4 ticket for June 9th, 2018 at Belmont Park on Belmont Stakes Day. As always the ticket is $20 or less. Race 8 Off Limits (#3, 7-2) has done her best work at a mile and adores Belmont Park’s turf course. She makes her third start off a layoff and seems to be […]
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