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Saratoga Race 2 Play #7 Argento
All sorts of reasons to play this first time starter in a two-year old maiden race. Pletcher and Velazquez have been torrid with both setting records for Saratoga wins. Fast workouts. Bred for speed. Velazquez is riding later today in the Pennsylvania Derby in Philadelphia but won't leave until after this race---a sign of how badly he wants to be on this horse.
Philadelphia Park Race 10 Gr.II Pennsylvania Derby Play #9 Niigon
Shooting for a big upset here. Winner of the Queen's Plate, Canada's version of the Kentucky Derby. Ran OK in Jim Dandy behind runaway winner Purge last out. Stalking style a perfect fit in a race filled with early speed. Major workout at Woodbine six days ago
River Downs Race 13 Gr.III Cradle Play #2 Bellamy Road
This is the first major route stakes of the year for two year olds in the eastern half of the country. My pick makes his second career start for top trainer Michael Dickinson, romping first out in a sprint at Delaware Park. Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, owner of this horse, rejected a $1 million-plus offer for this horse after that race.
Del Mar Race 6 Pirate's Bounty Hcp. Play #9 Our New Recruit
Makes first start since winning a $2 million sprint race in Dubai in March. Hot trainer. Blistering workouts. Sits outside all the speed horses and should pounce coming for home. May not be favored even though his last win was in the richest sprint race on the planet.
Del Mar Race 8 Gr. II Del Mar Derby Play #9 Fast and Furious
Makes U.S. debut after going 4-for-6 in France, where turf racing is much stronger than in the U.S. Was purchased with this race specifically in mind. Outside post is tough but deep closing style should allow rider Espinoza to duck in and gain position. Trainer McAnally specializes in grass horses.
Hoosier Park Race 4 Play #8 Jenny's Gold
Trainer and jockey annually make mockery of this meet. They are to Hoosier what Pletcher and Velazaquez are to Saratoga. This horse comes in off three solid races at Fairmount Park. 7-for-12 win or place at today's five furlong distance.
All plays rated at $10 to win and place.
YTD: -$133
All sorts of reasons to play this first time starter in a two-year old maiden race. Pletcher and Velazquez have been torrid with both setting records for Saratoga wins. Fast workouts. Bred for speed. Velazquez is riding later today in the Pennsylvania Derby in Philadelphia but won't leave until after this race---a sign of how badly he wants to be on this horse.
Philadelphia Park Race 10 Gr.II Pennsylvania Derby Play #9 Niigon
Shooting for a big upset here. Winner of the Queen's Plate, Canada's version of the Kentucky Derby. Ran OK in Jim Dandy behind runaway winner Purge last out. Stalking style a perfect fit in a race filled with early speed. Major workout at Woodbine six days ago
River Downs Race 13 Gr.III Cradle Play #2 Bellamy Road
This is the first major route stakes of the year for two year olds in the eastern half of the country. My pick makes his second career start for top trainer Michael Dickinson, romping first out in a sprint at Delaware Park. Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, owner of this horse, rejected a $1 million-plus offer for this horse after that race.
Del Mar Race 6 Pirate's Bounty Hcp. Play #9 Our New Recruit
Makes first start since winning a $2 million sprint race in Dubai in March. Hot trainer. Blistering workouts. Sits outside all the speed horses and should pounce coming for home. May not be favored even though his last win was in the richest sprint race on the planet.
Del Mar Race 8 Gr. II Del Mar Derby Play #9 Fast and Furious
Makes U.S. debut after going 4-for-6 in France, where turf racing is much stronger than in the U.S. Was purchased with this race specifically in mind. Outside post is tough but deep closing style should allow rider Espinoza to duck in and gain position. Trainer McAnally specializes in grass horses.
Hoosier Park Race 4 Play #8 Jenny's Gold
Trainer and jockey annually make mockery of this meet. They are to Hoosier what Pletcher and Velazaquez are to Saratoga. This horse comes in off three solid races at Fairmount Park. 7-for-12 win or place at today's five furlong distance.
All plays rated at $10 to win and place.
YTD: -$133
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