Month: May 2019

Force Feed Friday: The Conductor’s Plays at Belmont Park

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A group of horses racing at the Preakness Stakes, with jockeys in colorful silks and dust being kicked up from the track.

The Conductor is on vacation for a wedding this week. He’s not getting married, he’s not an idiot but he’s got a lot of things like unlimited stews and gators on the golf course to worry about. He apologizes about leaving the passengers out to dry Thursday, but not really.  He has been so generous to us we can’t complain anyway. Let’s have ourselves a weekend at Belmont Park. Let’s Ride.

Race 5: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) Clm 50000

#2 Go Poke the Bear (4/1) – 1st off the claim for Brad Cox, he has a serious late punch.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) S.MC 40000

#7 Preson Court (10/1) – Dropping to the claiming ranks for the first time, he adds blinkers and showed ability in his debut.  He’s had troubled trips in his last two starts.

Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. Clm 25000

#2 Poker Game (15/1) – He’s Run races vs tougher that make him competitive in here. The Conductor will key him at a bomb in the exacta.

Race 8: 1 1/8 Mile. (Inner Turf) G3 Pennine Ridge Stakes

*Never a Doubt Friday Night Bottle Service Lock of the Day #1 Value Proposition (5/2) – He looked like the goods in his maiden breaker.  Surprisingly, Chad Brown holds the two winning cards in this one.

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Race 9: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) Clm 25000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Ghost Giant (12/1) –  He’s off a layoff, but is working well for solid connections. He like the Belmont turf and his races last fall give him every chance.

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The Conductor’s Memorial Day Plays at Belmont Park

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A crowded horse racing event with multiple horses and riders on the track in front of an audience.

The Conductor continues to harm himself mentally, physically, emotionally and financially, but that’s the cross he bears. He is free to conduct as he pleases because of the brave soldiers who have lost their lives protecting this great country.  Today we celebrate those soldiers by drinking more stews and betting ponies not because we want to, but because its what they would have wanted.  The Conductor thanks all those who have served and are serving. Let’s have ourselves a Monday at Belmont, Let’s Ride.

 

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) F.SMC 40000

#2 Mike’s Girl (3/1) – Dropping to the claiming ranks for the first time, she’ll graduate today. Start the Pick 6 off with a single.

Race 7: 1 Mile. F.S.Critical Eye Stakes 200k

#2 Midnight Disguise (8/1) – She’s the price the Conductor likes. She’s caught a sloppy track in her last two starts and will have pace to run at.

Race 8: 1 Mile. (Turf) S.Kingston Stakes 125k

#2 Therapist (2/1) – The Conductor needs to see him this week for sure.

Race 9: 7 Furlongs. S.Mike Lee Stakes 125k

*Double Barreled Gullet Shots #2 Frosted Ice (10/1) – 2nd off the layoff the Conductor is looking for horses that can sit of the pace in this one. They are going to fly up front.

#8 Bankit (10/1) – He looks to get a great trip as well.

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Race 10: 1 Mile. S.Commentator Stakes 200k

*Never a Doubt Freedom Lock of the day #1 Honor Up (7/2) – Finishing only 1 3/4 lengths behind World of Trouble at Belmont last start, the Conductor will hammer him over 5/2.

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Race 11: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) S.MC 40000

#3 Hudson Overpass (15/1) – Dropping in class he pressed a hot pace vs tougher in his debut. The Conductor will key him in the trifecta.

Sabbath Sunday: The Conductor’s Prayers at Belmont Park

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Not a great Saturday at Belmont, but 15/1 gullet shot of the day running 2nd hopefully made some passengers score. The Conductor can’t wait to fry his pasty body in the sun today. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6½ Furlongs. Clm 10000

#1 Gypsum Johnny (4/1) – The drop in class helped him more than the slop last race in the Conductor’s opinion. He has the figures to get the job done and posted a bullet work recently.

Race 2: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.MC 40000

#7 Miss Rombauer (7/2) – She drops to the claiming ranks for the 1st time and has been heavily backed at the windows vs much tougher competition.

Race 3: 1 Mile. F.S.Alw 66000n1x

#3 Not About the Nail (7/5) – This ol’ mare had a troubled trip last start and stretches back out to a mile where she is best. She loves to win.

Race 4: 1 1/18 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.S.Mdn 62k

#2 Paved With Gold (7/2) – Her debut got rained off the turf and she still ran a decent 3rd.  Getting to run on her preferred surface for top connections, she’ll be tough.

Race 5: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.Clm 35000n3L

Never a Doubt Lock From God #1 Keota (7/2) – 2nd off the layoff and dropping back to the claiming ranks, she had no pace to run at last time.  The Conductor sees her as a standout and she may be the 3rd choice in the betting.

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Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. F.S.OC 40000n2x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 Blame the Theif (20/1) – Throw out her recent efforts on a sloppy track and her figures fit right in. The Conductor will certainly key her in the exacta and trifecta.

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Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.Alw 50000s

#4 Architect (6/1) – 1st off the claim for trainer Linda Rice, the Tampa Bay Shippers continue to fire in New York.

Race 8: 1 1/8 Mile. OC 62500n2x

#2 Turco Bravo (5/1) – This 10-year-old war dog continues to run. Furthermore, he’ll be forwardly placed and run his race.

Race 9: 6½ Furlongs. S.Mdn 62k

#10 Bears Mafia (6/1) – Cutting back to a sprint after moving early into a hot pace last start at Belmont, he’s an easy bet back for the Conductor.

Esophagus Slice Saturday: The Conductor’s Plays at Belmont Park

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A group of racehorses competing on a grassy track at Belmont Park during a horse race.

2nds at short prices didn’t get the job done yesterday for the Conductor.  The most beautiful Saturday at Belmont thus far this year has the Conductor fired up for today though. Time to cash tickets, drink stews and tear apart fairways. In that order! Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Mdn 100k

#5 How Is (7/2) – If your going to try to beat the heavily favored Wesley Ward runners, this is the colt for you.  Trainer Phillip Gleaves has surprised with two bombs winning on debut recently.

Race 2: 6½ Furlongs. Clm 20000n3L

#6 Tale of Mist (3/1) – 2nd off the layoff he drops in class and looks to get a perfect stalking trip. The Conductor will key him in the exacta.

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. S.MC 25000

*Never a Doubt Free Square Lock of the Day #5 Bustin Match Four (1/1) – If this boy ran backwards he would still beat this group.

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Race 4: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.Clm 30000n2L

#5 Hand Rail (6/1) – The Conductor isn’t sure where her last race came from, but it gives her every chance vs weaker today.

Race 5: 7 Furlongs. F.Alw 50000s

#3 Ruvies in Time (12/1) – This filly took a huge step forward at Belmont with her win last start and will now be running 2nd off the layoff.  The Conductor will bet it wasn’t a fluke at that price.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) F.Alw 82000n1x

#1 Moravia (6/1) – She’s the price the Conductor will key in the exacta.  Her European form is solid, and she was very rank in her first start in America.  She’ll improve off that effort.

Race 7: 7 Furlongs. (Turf) F.S.Mdn 62k

#4 Riot (12/1) – She was well bet in her debut but hit the gate at the start and didn’t run a step. She adds blinkers today and will try the grass for strong connections.  She has a lot of upside.

Race 8: 6½ Furlongs. F.S.Mdn 62k

#3 Tossup (5/2) – The layoff is a concern, but her last race a Saratoga makes her the one to beat. She loves Belmont

Race 9: 7 Furlongs. (Turf) 100K Paradise Creek Stakes

#7 Mucho (3/1) – Bred to be better on the grass, this colt showed real ability on the dirt as a 2-year-old.

Race 10: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) OC 62500n2x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Mai Ty One On (15/1) – He got really good last fall and if Castellano is taking the mount off the layoff, he’s live.

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Force Feed Friday: The Conductor’s Plays at Belmont Park

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Horses racing at Belmont Park with jockeys in colorful silks on a dirt track.

Chalky day at Belmont yesterday, but the Conductor had a few nice prices underneath and the 5/2 lock of the day winner didn’t hurt.  Memorial Day weekend is here, time to feast. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) MC 40000

(Scratched Sad) #1 El Fenomeno (10/1) – This gelding has shown the best early speed in a sprint devoid of pace.  He’ll try grass for the 1st time and 3 of his dam’s 6 runners have won on the lawn. The Conductor is going for Belmont’s jugular right from the jump.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. Clm 25000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #1 O Shea Can You See (6/1) – He’s dropping in class and loves Big Sandy. He ran a monster 2nd last start at 46/1 and will be flying late.

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Race 3: 1 1/16 Mile. MC 30000

#1 Our Honor (2/1) – By default, tough to like anyone in this group.

Race 4: 1 1/16 Mile. Clm 400002nL

*Never a Doubt Start of Summer Lock of the Day #8 Stock Trade (8/5) – His C race would still get the job done in this spot.

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Race 5: 1 1/16 Mile. S.MC 25000

#6 Ridolfo (4/1) – He ran a good 2nd at this level last time in his 1st try stretching out. The Conductor will bet he’s better going longer.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) F.OC 62500n2x

#9 Sweet Bye Bye (4/1) – She has by far the most talent in the field. It’s her 1st start off a long layoff, but if she’s over 3/1 the Conductor will back her.

Race 7: 7 Furlongs. (Turf) F.S.Alw 66000n1x

#7 Shady Shady Shady (6/1) – 2nd off the layoff, this filly is dangerous. You don’t win at toga by open lengths without talent.

Race 8: 1 1/8 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.Alw 82000n1x

#6 Too Cool to Dance (5/2) – Chad Brown.

Race 9: 7 Furlongs. F.S.MC 40000

#2 Kris d’Oro (9/5) – The Conductor doesn’t like anyone in here.

Throat Shot Thursday: The Conductor’s Plays at Belmont Park

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Two racehorses competing at Belmont Park, showcasing speed and athleticism during a thrilling horse race.

Belmont Park time, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mdn 100k

#4 Days of Spring (4/1) – She broke slow and ran an ok debut effort last time.  She has top connections and has a race under her belt while the favorites are 1st timers.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. F.S.Clm 40000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #1 Infatuation (15/1) – She has good early speed in a race without much pace and is working well. The favorites in this race are all exiting sloppy track efforts. The Conductor will key her in the exacta and tri as the longest shot on the board.

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Race 3: 6 Furlongs. F.MC 30000

#1 G. T. Sonia (10/1) – This filly set a hot pace going a route and is cutting back to a sprint today. The Conductor’s favorite angle.

Race 4: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) Alw 82000n1x

#5 Hoboe (5/1) – He’s won off the layoff before, so that doesn’t concern the Conductor.  He loves Belmont and has the best late pace figures in the field.

Race 5: 6 ½ Furlongs. MC 30000

#6 Bronxville (3/1) – Cutting back after setting a hot pace, if he doesn’t win today, he’ll never graduate.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Alw 50000s

#1 Zap Daddy (6/1) – They are going to fly up front in this one, so the Conductor is looking for someone who can sit and pounce.  This gelding has a strong late punch.

Race 7: 1 3/8. (Inner Turf) F.Mdn 90k

#4 Another Day of Sun (12/1) – Well bet in her debut, Tampa shippers have been running well all over the place. Rosario also takes the mount.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. OC 100000n3x

*Never a Doubt Only One More Day Until the Long Weekend #1 Preservationist (8/5) – He hasn’t missed the board in his career. If he runs his race, it’s over.

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Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) S.Clm 25000

#1/1A Entry (3/1) – Both geldings have major chances.

Trachea Kick Tuesday: The Conductor’s Plays at Louisiana Downs

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Louisiana Downs time, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Clm 17500n2L

#4 Taken Back (6/1) – In a tightly bunched group, he’s trending in the right directions and has run solid races vs tougher.

Race 2: 6 ½ Furlongs. F.S.Clm 12500n2L

#4 Mitch’s Pins (6/1) – In a sprint without much pace signed on, she’s the quickest early.  The Conductor will key her in the exacta.

Race 3: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.Clm 7500n2L

*Never a Doubt the Conductor is  Back in the Saddle Lock of the Day #4 See What’s What (2/1) – She’s lightly raced and set a hot pace last time before fading in he 1st time on the lawn. 2nd off the layoff and dropping in class, she’s the only one you can like.

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Race 4: 6 Furlongs. MC 12500

*Gullet Shot of the Day #1 Tojo (4/1) – Dropping to the claiming ranks for the 1st time, he was well bet vs tougher and showed decent early speed in his debut. He’ll be a distant 2nd choice.

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Race 5: 7 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mdn 18k

#6 Paradise Reunion (6/1) – She ran a good 3rd closing into a slow pace in the slop last start.  She gets back on the turf today for a hot jockey/trainer combo.

Race 6: 5 ½ Furlongs. Clm 12500n2L

#1 Broke in a Flash (2/1) – He’s the class of this Louisiana Downs field.

Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Clm 12500n2L

#7 Just For Casey (9/2) – She’s shipping in from Oaklawn where she has been facing much tougher on dirt.  She’s working well, and the Conductor will bet she’ll handle the lawn.

The Conductor’s Preakness Recap

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Horse named War of Will with a jockey wearing pink and black, adorned with yellow flowers after winning the Preakness Stakes.

Now that Conductor is back from a 3-day bachelor party and he’s been able to watch the Pimlico replays without 55 stews running through his veins, he has a few takeaways. Here is his Preakness recap.

  1. Preakness Recap: The rail was where you wanted to be both Friday and Saturday.

On Thursday, almost every winner on dirt, including multiple longshots were winning with wide-sweeping swoop and pounce moves on the turn.  Friday and Saturday, that move wasn’t working at all.  The Conductor was ready to write off Win Win Win immediately after the Preakness, but anyone with the trip he got was coming up short in every race.  The Conductor will keep his eye on the horses that had wide trips to see where they end up next.

  1. War of Will ran huge, but he got a perfect trip.

He clearly ran the best, but he had to win with that trip. Saving all of the ground on a good rail, he sat behind the dueling leaders and the rail opened up for him perfectly at the top of the stretch. If he hadn’t won, he’d have 0 excuses.

  1. War of Will should have never gone off at 6/1

The Conductor’s biggest regret on Saturday is not having any saver bets on War of Will at that price.  The Conductor thought he was live, he was mostly against him because of the price he figured to be and race setup.  The Conductor thought he was going to go off at around 3/1.  With the way the track was playing and the odds he ended up at, there is no excuse for not using him. You must be on your toes and adapt on the fly to succeed in this game.  The Conductor bill blame his stew intake and lack of sleep, but he needs to keep it tighter on racing’s biggest days.

  1. The Conductor’s body is still rotting from the inside out today and he will be back proving us passengers winners tomorrow.

It feels like his bones are deteriorating while he sits.

5. Buy More Shirts so the Conductor can eat dinner.

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The Conductor’s Preakness Day Late Pick 5 Plays at Pimlico

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A group of horses racing at the Preakness Stakes, with jockeys in colorful silks and dust being kicked up from the track.

It was a chalky Friday at Pimlico, but if you listened to the Conductor you passengers at least Cashed the pick 5. The late pick 5 will be the Conductor’s focus Saturday as well. We are not in this game for little cashes. Let’s hit a monster and change our little lives. Its Preakness Day, Let’s Ride.

Race 9: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) F.100K The Very One Stakes

The Conductor is spreading. #3 Eye On Berlin (10/1), #4 Souper Echo (9/2), #6 Jo Jo Air (3/1), #7 Angel at War (12/1), #8 Misericordia (4/1), #9 Wild About Star (9/2) 

Race 10: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.G3 Gallorette Stakes

#1 I’m So Fancy (7/2) – Her European form can’t be denied, she’s quality.

#2 Inflexibility (3/1) – Chad Brown.

#3 Thewayiam (10/1) – 2nd off the layoff, she looks perfectly pointed for this spot. She’s Grade 1 placed and will be a nice number.

#4 Mitchell Road (6/1) – She’s steadily progressing and answering every test. The Conductor won’t get beat by her.

#9 Barkaa (6/1) – Chad Brown.

Race 11 6 Furlongs. G3 Chick Lang Stakes

#3 Malpais (3/1) – He’s in great form, the Conductor can’t knock her.

#6 Gladiator King (6/1) – When this colt is sprinting on dirt, he is dangerous.

#8 Preamble (5/2) – The Conductor will heavily press him. 2nd off the layoff, he’ll have him singled on some tickets.

Race 12: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) G2 Dixie Stakes

*Never a Doubt Preakness Lock of the Day #12 Catholic Boy – Tough post, but if he runs his race its over. He’ll either run 1st or last and the Conductor will bet its the first one.

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Race 13: The Conductor’s Preakness Preview

*Gullet Shot of the Day #13 Win Win Win (15/1) – We will find out if the Conductor was right all along.

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The Conductor’s Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day Plays at Pimlico

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14 race card for Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day, what a war. Let’s Ride.

 

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. F.MC 10000

#2 Midnight Mass (5/1) – She pressed a hot pace vs tougher going a mile and is cutting back to a sprint. Easy winner to start the card.

Race 2: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) OClm 25000

#8 Family Tree (6/1) – 2nd off the layoff, dropping in class, he showed good form across the pond. He also adds blinkers today.

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. F.Mdn 50k

#1 China Cat (4/1) – She bets this group and graduates today.

Race 4: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) MC 40000

#5 Ready to Run (15/1) – He’s the quickest early and with a name like that you know this boy is live.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. F.Alw 52000n1x

#8 The Aurelia Factor (6/1) – If Baffert is shipping in this filly, she’s ready to run.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Alw 52000n1x

#7 Seeking the Sunset (6/1) – Her last two blowout wins have caught the Conductor’s eye. 2nd off the layoff there is no reason not to play her.

Race 7 – 11: Black-Eyed Susan Day Late Pick 5 Preview

Race 12: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Turf Sprint Stakes 100K

*Never a Doubt Friday Night Lock of the Day #3 Bound for Nowhere (1/1) – 2nd off the layoff, he’s a class above.

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Race 13: 1 1/8 Mile. D.G3 Allaire DuPont Distaff Stakes

#5 Another Broad (7/2) – The fillies come and the fillies go.

Race 14: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.MC 25000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 Go Amanda (10/1) – She’s run well on the dirt and her breeding suggests she’ll step forward on the turf. The Conductor will go for the throat to end Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day.

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