Month: March 2019

Sabbath Sunday: The Conductor’s Prayers at Aqueduct

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With Belmont coming around the corner and California in shambles, the Conductor is going back to his roots.  The Conductor needs to reset.  New York racing is what built him. Aqueduct time, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 12500

#1 Elizabeth Nicole (6/5) – She’s got a major pace advantage against this group.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. S.MC 25000

#5 Dark Money (8/1) – 1st off the claim, he was well bet in his last start and had a terrible trip.  With a clean one he’s dangerous.

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. F.Alw 70000n1x

*Never a Doubt Lock From God #1 Shimmering Moon (1/1) – She stands above these.

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Race 4: 6 Furlongs. S.Mdn 60k

#7 Red Zinger (2/1) – Drawn well to the outside, this boy has more talent in his right knee than the rest of these.

Race 5: 1 Mile. F.Clm 10000

#4 Gobi (8/1) – Throw out her last race off a long layoff on a sloppy track, she fits.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. S.MC 50000

#1 Wilson’s Holiday (15/1) – Trainer Paul Barrow is 31% with a +$1.96 ROI debuting maiden claimers this year.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. F.Alw 50000s

#5 Trouble for Skylar (5/2) – This girl’s last race was very impressive.

Race 8: 1 Mile. F.S. 100K Maddie May Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #8 Flush (5/1) – She’s got the most talent in this Aqueduct field.

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Race 9: 6 F. F.S.OC 75000n1x

#8 Bustin Scones (15/1) – She’s working well and steadily improving. Low % connections are the only reason she’ll be a big price.

The Conductor’s Florida Derby Day Plays at Gulfstream Park

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Hold on to your nuts Gulfstream Park its Florida Derby time. Let’s Ride

Race 1: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Clm 16000

#5 Billy Big (5/1) – Whenever he drops to this level, he is a major contender.

Race 2: 7 Furlongs. F.Clm 6250

#1 Is That Magic (2/1) – She looks best to the Conductor, no strong opinions here.

Race 3: 1 Mile. Mdn 80k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #8 Jamaican (12/1) – Stretching out for the first time, he’s working well and showed real ability as a 2-year-old.

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Race 4: 1 Mile. G2 Gulfstream Park Mile

#6 Guy Caballero (12/1) – He has good early speed in a race without much pace. He ran very well in his 1st career start on dirt last time.

Race 5: 6 ½ Furlongs. F.Clm 12500

#7 Sonoma Storm (4/1) – The Conductor has that feeling in his left knee.

Race 6: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Sanibel Island Stakes

#3 A Bit Special (9/5) – There is nothing to knock about this filly.

Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 80k

#2 Niko’s Dream (9/2) – The Conductor liked this girl’s 2nd last time from the 10 post. She is steadily improving.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. G2 Gulfstream Park Oaks

#5 Champagne Anyone (6/1) – He hasn’t had pace to run at in the last few.  With a hotter pace today he’ll have every chance.

Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Mdn 80k

#8 Social Paranoia (3/1) – If he doesn’t win here, he never will.

Race 10: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.100K Sand Springs Stakes

#9 Proctor’s Ledge (4/1) – 2/2 at Gulfstream in her career, her late kick is thunderous.

Race 11: 7 Furlongs. OC 25000n1x

#4 Roc Doc (8/1) – This horse keeps getting better with each start.

Race 12: 1 Mile. (Turf) OC 62500n2x

#5 Black Sea (20/1) – This gelding has very strong late pace figures.  The Conductor will key him in the trifecta.

Race 13: 1½ Mile. (Turf) G2 Pan American Stakes

#2 Melmich (6/1) – 3rd off the layoff, the Conductor loved his last race, closing into a slow pace. He’s a warrior.

Race 14: 1 1/8 Mile. FlaDerby-G1 Xpressbet Florida Derby Grade I

*Never a Doubt Lock of the Day 1 Hidden Scroll (5/2) – He set a torrid pace last start and won’t have that problem today. With a better ride from Castellano the Conductor sees him putting on a show and becoming your derby favorite.

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The Conductor’s Must Win to Survive Plays at Gulfstream Park

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The Conductor does not want to play the ponies today.  He wants to suck his thumb and scream at the replay of the Tennessee “foul” at the end of the game.  But, he is the Conductor.  This is the cross he bears. He must get back on the horse not only for himself, but for his loyal passengers.  his is the life he chose. Gulfstream Park Time.

 

A graze of the leg? Gross. It also took him 7 seconds to inbound the ball………Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) MC 20000

#9 Art’s Table (8/1) – 3rd off the layoff, he showed good early speed last start and gets a rider upgrade to Louis Saez today.

Race 2: 7 Furlongs. S.OC 12500n1x

#2 Jalen Journey (8/1) – 2nd off the layoff, she crushed last start at Gulfstream and ran a very strong number.  She’s stepping up in class but has an early pace advantage in here.

Race 3: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) F.Clm 16000b

#6 Salsita Roja (5/2) – 1st off the claim for strong connections, she can scoot.

Race 4: 7 Furlongs. MC 35000

#6 Big Alex (6/1) – He’s making progress in each start and adds blinkers today.

Race 5: 6 ½ Furlongs. F.Clm 12500

*Gullet Shot of the Day #8 Royally Cool (5/1) – She set a blistering pace last time out at Gulfstream in a race that has come back very strong.  She’s the Conductor’s best bet of the day over 3/1.

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Race 6: 1 Mile. (Turf) MC 50000

#1 All in Stew Out (6/1) – Drawn well to the inside 3rd off a layoff, he showed a strong late kick last start closing into a slow pace.

Race 7: 1 Mile. Clm 30000b

#6 Drop Kick (3/1) – The Conductor liked her last race on the grass and she figures to step forward on her preferred dirt surface.

Race 8: 1 3/16 Mile. 100k Skip Away Stakes

*Never a Doubt Friday Night Bottle Service Lock of the Day #7 Rocketry (5/2) – The switch to dirt has done this man good.  Lock.

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Race 9: 1 Mile. (Turf) G3 Appleton Stakes

#2 Dr. Edgar (10/1) – This gelding is in great form and this isn’t the toughest Grade 3 you’ll ever see.  The Conductor thinks he can take the step up in class.

Race 10: 1 3/8 Mile. (Turf) F.G3 Orchid Stakes

#9 Santa Monica (1/1) – Clear class of the field. Can’t Lose.

Race 11: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.MC 20000

#8 Abjure (4/1) – The Conductor doesn’t have a clue in this one.

27-1 Gullet Shot Victory! Gulfstream Park Time

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Chooooooooo!!!!!! Chooooooooo!!!!!! Go Charlie! Go! That’s how you rip a gullet out Conductor!  Now we have a little cash to play with heading into Gulfstream. Let’s Ride.

RACE 8

Off at: 4:55   Race Type: Claiming
Age Restriction: Three Year Old and Upward
Purse: $7,000
Distance: Six And One Half Furlongs On The Dirt
Track Condition: Fast
Winning Time: 1:16.88

VIDEO RACE REPLAY 
Pgm Horse Jockey Win Place Show
7
 Charlie Again Kassie Guglielmino 56.80 14.60 7.40
5
 Stax On Stacks Francisco Arrieta 2.60 2.20
6
 Cecil the Cat Leslie Mawing 3.00

Race 1: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.MC 50000

#5 Always Lucky (6/1) – Johnny V hops aboard this well-bred 1st time starter.  The Conductor has questions about the favorites.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. Clm 35000

#5 Leaky Cup (5/1) – Making his 1st start as a 3-year-old, this colt ran a competitive figure for this level in his maiden breaker last year.  With natural progression he’ll be more than dangerous.

Race 3: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 16000n1y

#6 City Rock (12/1) – She’s got an early pace advantage over this group.  If she can clear to the front, look out.

Race 4: 7 Furlongs. F.MC 50000

#2 Eye’s Reward (9/5) – Dropping in class to the maiden claiming level, his last two starts make him ultra-tough.

Race 5: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) S.OC 16000n1x

#4 Swagger (5/2) – The Conductor likes this guy’s attitude.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. F.MC 20000

#3 Sky Chaser (4/1) – Dropping in class, she’s working well and Irad takes the mount for the 1st time.

Race 7: 7 Furlongs. OClm 10000

*Never a Doubt Free Golf Weekend Lock of the Day #2 Charlie the Greek (7/5) – This gelding looks like an easy winner shortening a furlong after a strong 2nd at Gulfstream last time.

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Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 50k

#1 Live Young (20/1) – This filly didn’t show much in her debut, but she was a cool 425k at the Keeneland sale. The Conductor will give her a shot to hit the board at a monster number.

Race 9: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.OC 25000n2x

#7 Go Rose (3/1) – She looks to get a perfect trip.

Race 10: 6 Furlongs. F.OC 62500n2x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Awesome Mass (8/1) – 2nd off the layoff she dueled to set a hot pace at Gulfstream last time. She also has past figures to make her competitive.  She shortens a furlong too.

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Race 11: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.MC 16000

#10 You Cant Catch Her (20/1) – She’s dropping in class and moved early into a hot pace last start. This race is disgusting.

Trachea Kick Tuesday: The Conductor’s Plays at Turf Paradise

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We had one 4/1 winner at Turf Paradise yesterday, and that was about it. The train will head down to Gulfstream tomorrow for Florida Derby week, so we need to build our bankroll in a big way. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 870yds. Clm 6250

#3 Bitahaven (20/1) – 3rd off the layoff, he progressed last start and another step forward today puts him in contention at a big number.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 8500n2L

#4 M and M Girl (3/1) – The drop in class will help her return to for, and her good race beats them.

Race 3: 5 ½ Furlongs. MC 5000

#6 Bynumson (3/1) – A slight improvement from his debut effort makes him very dangerous.

Race 4: 6 ½ Furlongs. F.Clm 3000b

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 Datt Town (15/1) – Dropping in class, cutting back to a sprint and switching back to dirt, this filly is the only runner with early speed in the field.  She has a chance to scamper away.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. Clm 3500nL

#7 Wildcat Kaos (8/1) – Hi last race was disappointing, but his form prior makes him a contender.

Race 6: 7 ½ Furlongs (Turf) Alw 15000n3L

#7 Thegloryisallmine (3/1) – The Conductor gets all the glory.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. MC 5000

*Never a Doubt Taco Tuesday Lock of the Day #1 Stryker’s Dream (2/1) – He’s steadily progressing and cutting back to a sprint after setting a hot pace last start.

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Race 8: 5 ½ Furlongs. F.MC 5000

#4 Mia Mo (6/1) – 1st off the claim for trainer Fernando Gamez has been profitable lately.  This girl is also the quickest in the Turf Paradise field.

The Conductor’s Prayers at Aqueduct and the Sunland Derby

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The Conductor will never play Fair Grounds again. Sunland Derby time, Let’s Ride.

 

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. MC 20000

*Never a Doubt Sunday Night Scary Preventer But Not Really They Can’t Be Prevented Tonight Lock of the Day #3 Racing Raven (4/5) – Cutting back to a sprint, he obviously will beat this horrendous field.

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Race 2: 6½ Furlongs. Clm 40000b

#3 Bootlegger (4/1) – 3rd off the layoff and dropping in class, he looks to be a new animal this year. His last two races give him every chance.

Race 3: 5½ Furlongs. S.Mdn 60k

#1 Holey Matrimony (9/2) – Debuting for a hot barn, this colt is well bred and working well.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. F.MC 20000

#2 Give Me a Hug (3/1) – 2nd off the layoff and cutting back to a sprint this filly has been well bet vs much tougher.  Moreover, the Conductor needs a big hug after Vegas.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. F.OClm 75000

#6 Movie Score (5/1) – She was only beaten a length two starts back vs similar with a solid figure and Ryerson is 25% with a +$0.50 ROI this year 1st off the claim.

Race 6: 1 Mile. S.Mdn 60k

#6 Papa Jim (4/1) – 2nd off the layoff and stretching out for the 1st time he ran a very good 3rd last start with a tough trip.

Race 7: 7 Furlongs. S.Alw 64000n1x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #5 Shamrock Kid (9/2) – He ran a huge fire last start in the slop. Additionally, he’s in good form and has a pace edge over this group. 9/2 would be stealing.

Sunland Derby

Race 8: 1 Mile. F.Alw 70000n1x

#8 Storm Rising (7/2) – She was bumped at the break and still demolished her competition in her debut. She has talent.

Race 9: 1 Mile. S.Clm 32000

#1 Oh K Funnybone (6/1) – He’s steadily progressing and stretching back out to a mile, where he has his lone win.

Sunland Park

Race 11: 1 1/8 Mile. G3 Sunland Park Derby

#2 Anotherwistafate (3/1) – #1 Much Gusto (8/5) is clearly the Baffert horse to beat, but he’ll likely go off at 2/5 in here.  This colt shipping in from Golden Gate will likely go off higher than 3/1 and the Conductor will take a swing with him.  He’s won three in a row going away in gate to wire fashion in San Francisco.  For anyone who pays attention to Golden Gate, its impossible to go gate to wire. He has potential.

The Conductor’s Louisiana Derby Day Plays at Fair Grounds

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Enormous Louisiana Derby day. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. S.Mdn 50k

#8 Malasong (8/1) – This colt took money in his debut and was hung wide. He adds blinkers today and has top connections.

Race 2: 1m70yds. F.S.75K Crescent City Oaks

#3 D’wildcat Indian (8/1) – Steadily progressing and stretching out for the 1st time, the Conductor sees her being better going longer.

Race 3: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.S.75K New Orleans Ladies Stakes

#7 La Sola Ranger (8/1) – 2nd off the layoff, this mare ran a thunderous late pace figure closing into a slow pace last start.  This race should heat up on the lead and the Conductor will key her in the tri.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. S.OC 20000n2x

#2 Big Bella Brown (9/2) – Pressing a hot pace last start, he’ll get first run at the leader. Jose Ortiz hops aboard as well.

Race 5: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 50k

#1 Curriusly (20/1) – Getting back to her preferred turf surface, she’s run some very strong late pace figures.  She should get a good trip, saving ground and a getting a hot pace to run at.  The Conductor will key her in the trifecta at a bomb.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. S.75K Crescent City Derby

*Never a Doubt Vegas Bailout Lock of the Day #2 Shang (9/5) – He is going to eviscerate this field.  Absolute standout.

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 Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) Mdn 50k

#4 Rock On Kitten (9/2) – 2nd off the layoff today, he ran by far the best last race in this field pressing a hot pace and just missing.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. Mdn 50k

#3 Copper King (5/1) – He had a brutal trip in his debut and still closed for a good 2nd into a slow pace.  The Conductor loves that he has experience going this distance as well.

Race 9: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) S. 60K Costa Rising Stakes

#6 Fame Feather (12/1) – This filly is 4/5 with one 2nd on the Fair Grounds turf course going this distance.  The Conductor will use her in both the horizontal and vertical wagers.

Race 10: 1 1/8 Mile. G2 New Orleans H.

#10 Copper Bullet (4/1) – The Conductor loved her 2nd last time off a layoff in the G3 Razor Back last time and Rated R Superstar came back to win his next race who finished 3rd.  He’ll get a perfect stalking trip just behind the early leaders.

Race 11: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) G2 Muniz Memorial H.

#7 Bricks and Mortar (2/1) – The Conductor saw his Pegasus Cup win with his own eyes.  He’s a stud.

Race 12: 1 1/16 Mile. F.G2 Twinspires.com Fair Grounds Oaks

#6 Eres Tu (6/1) – There is a ton of speed signed on in this race and this filly has the best late kick.  With a setup, she’ll have every chance.

Race 13: 1 1/8 Mile. G2 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Sueno (8/1) – This colt is steadily progressing and will like the additional 1/16 of a mile today. The Southwest and Sham Stakes have come back strong and he’ll get a perfect trip sitting just off the #6 War of Will (6/5), who will hopefully be pressured by #10 Spinoff (8/1).

Louisiana Derby

Force Feed Friday: The Conductor’s Plays at Fair Grounds

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Vegas is kicking the Conductor’s ass. Fair Grounds time, Let’s Ride,

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. OC 50000n1x

#4 Distant Shore (5/2) – The Conductor really liked her race two back in the Street Sense Stakes. He’s hammering her to start the Fair Grounds day if he can get 2/1.

Race 2: 1m70yds. F.S.Clm 5000

#4 Compromising (5/1) – The Conductor never compromises.

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. Clm 25000

#1 Rule Taylor Rule (5/1) – He’s rounding into form and the Conductor sees him taking a step forward today.

Race 4: 1 Mile. S.Clm 12500b

#4 Point the Way (6/1) – 2nd off the layoff, she’ll stretch out to a route for the 1st time.  Her running style suggests she’ll be better longer.

Race 5: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 20000b

#5 Uncle Youdge (8/5) – This gelding can scoot.

Race 6: 1 Mile. S.MC 15000

#9 Brahms’ Regal (6/5) – Chalk

Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.OClm 10000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 Catty Krys (20/1) – This mare ran well at this level on dirt last start.  She’s won on the turf before and is in good form.

Fair Grounds

Race 8: 1m70yds. S.Alw 47000n3L

#5 Tensas Talk (6/1) – He won nicely last start and hasn’t missed the board in 7 career starts.  You can rely on him.

Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.MC 30000

#12 Tupelo Hon E (9/2) – 2nd off the layoff, dropping to the claiming ranks for the 1st time, she’ll kick by them down the lane.

Race 10: 5½ Furlongs. F.S.MC 12500

*Never a Doubt Friday Night in Vegas Lock of the Day #6 Deal Fever (7/2) – She took money at the windows against miles tougher in her debut and had a tough trip.  She’s more than likely.

Fair Grounds

Throat Shot Thursday: The Conductor’s Plays at Fair Grounds

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College basketball and ponies from dawn until dusk. Fair Grounds time, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 1m70yds. F.S.Clm 5000b

#6 Born to D’ Wild (10/1) – Stretching back out to a route, she’s done her best running going longer. The Conductor will key her in the exacta.

Race 2: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 20000n3L

#3 Irritator (3/1) – He switches back to grass, where he’s run his best.  He also has the best early pace figures in the field.

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. Clm 15000b

#4 B W P Express (4/1) – This colt will get the early lead. Moreover, none of these runners like to pass horses.

Race 4: 5½ Furlongs. S.Clm 5000b

*Never a Doubt NCAA Tip Off Lock of the Day #7 Snapper Bite (7/5) – A standout that loves to win. Bite!

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. S.Clm 5000n3L

#2 Lookingforroses (5/1) – 2nd off the layoff and also getting a weight break, she’ll take them all the way around.

Race 6: 7½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.S.OC 20000n2x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #7 Starmaline (9/2) – She was bumped at the break, set a hot pace and was only beaten 2 ¾ lengths.  The Conductor loves her.

Fair Grounds

Race 7: 5 1/2 Furlongs. Mdn 43k

#6 U Never Know (8/1) – The Conductor always knows.

Race 8: 5 1/2 Furlongs.  (Turf) OC 35000n4L

#7 Calamity Jane (7/2) – She’s been facing much tougher and is drawn well to the outside.

Race 9: 5 1/2 Furlongs. S.Alw 45000n2L

#9 Buckets (8/1) – Nothin but net.

Race 10: 1 Mile (Turf) MC 300000

#4 Jemography (7/2) – He stepped up in a big way last start. Another step forward and he’ll obviously win for fun.

Race 11: 6 Furlongs. S.Clm 50000

#6 Born Again George (7/2) – 11 race cards at Fair Grounds on a Thursday are a little much.

Wind Pipe Whack Wednesday at the Fair Grounds

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The train arrives in Vegas tonight. The Conductor will be playing the Fair Grounds all week leading up to the Louisiana Derby.  He will also sweep the NCAA tournament and win billion dollars.  Going to be a hell of a weekend.  Love to see a quick billion business trip. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 5 ½ Furlongs. S.F. Clm 5000n4L

#5 Dale’s Lil Sis (5/2) – She’s the one to beat.

Race 2: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.MC 30000

#4 Touch of Gray (9/2) – She has good early speed and dropping back to the claiming ranks. Trainer Tim Glyshaw is 10% with a +$0.74 ROI switching runners from dirt to turf.

Race 3: 1 Mile. S. Clm 5000n4L

#6 Weidenbachers Gent (15/1) – He has a chance to scamper away in the early lead.  That’s good enough for the Conductor at a bomb.

Race 4: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) S. OC 30000n1x

#7 Boston Bind (6/1) – His figures fit for this level.

Race 5: 1m70yds. F.MC 30000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #1 Analyze This Cat (8/1) – 3rd off the layoff and going two sprints to a route, the Conductor sees her improving on the stretch out.

Fair Grounds

Race 6: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Clm 30000b

*Never a Doubt Nonstop Flight to Vegas Lock of the Day #1 Divine Quality (5/2) – She towers over this group.  She’ll win handily.

Fair Grounds

Race 7: 1m70yds. OC 17500n1x

#6 California Swing (4/1) – He’s in good form and should get a perfect trip with a contested pace to close into.

Race 8: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) OC 30000n1x

#10 Jake the Band Man (6/1) – He’s quick and should be able to clear from the outside.  He has a major shot.

Race 9: 5½ Furlongs. S.MC 12500

#5 Behinda Angel (15/1) – He broke last in his Fair Grounds debut and ran decent to get 4th.  With a clean break he can take a big step forward and surprise at a monster number.