Month: December 2020

Gulfstream Park: Late Pick 4 Key Horses for Sunday, December 13

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Gulfstream Park at Hallandale, Florida, featuring palm trees and vibrant flowers leading to the race course entrance.

The weekend is going fine at Gulfstream Park, nothing to see here.

It only takes one, Let’s Ride.

Race 8: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) F.C 62500b

*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 Lagartha (8/1) – She was flying down the lane and galloped out huge cutting back in distance last time. 2nd off the layoff today at Gulfstream Park, she tries sprinting again and Saez hops aboard.

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Race 9: 6 Furlongs. OC 62500n2x

#3 Take Command (8/1) – He’s coming off a long break, but has figures that fit with this group and is working well. The Conductor doesn’t like the favorites in here and Saez taking the mount for Pompay catches his eye as well.

Race 10: 1 Mile. (Turf) Clm 50000

#3 Sir Seamus (15/1) – He got cooked dueling in a hot pace last time off a short break. 2nd off the layoff today, there isn’t anyone in this field that can challenge him early. He’s shortening to his best distance and may be able to steal this one at a big number.

Race 11: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mdn 50k

#6 Imagery (10/1) – She showed early speed in her debut in a race taken off the turf. She’s adding blinkers today, facing a weaker field and will get to try turf for the first time. The Conductor sees her taking a big step forward at Gulfstream Park.

Gulfstream Park: Key Horses for Saturday, December 12

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Horses and jockeys exiting the starting gate at Gulfstream Park during a horse race.

The Conductor is dumpster diving after his performance Friday at Gulfstream Park. Luckily, he found Saturday’s racing form in the bottom of the can. Juicy Prices, Let’s Ride.

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Race 7: 1 Mile. Mdn 50k

#2 Will Take Control (9/2) – The Conductor likes his work tab, including a bullet three back. Whenever Zayas takes the mount for Kiesaris its a good sign as well.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.My Charmer Stakes

*Double Barrel Buckshot #6 Madita (10/1) – Throw out her last race on synthetic, her turf form fits right in with this group. Her morning line would be a delicious price.

#7 Piedi Bianchi (15/1) – She’s in good dirt form and is bred to be better on the lawn. She hasn’t run terribly in her two prior turf efforts with troubled trips and she’s dangerous if her dirt form transfers.

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Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. G3 Harlan’s Holiday Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #7 Tatweej (4/1) – If we can get 4/1, the Conductor will back up the caboose and unload at the windows. He’s steadily progressing for Pletcher and working well coming into today. Most importantly, there is no speed in this race and he can dictate the terms on the lead.

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Race 10: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) G2 F. Lauderdale Stakes

#5 Channel Cat (15/1) – Unlike the 9th, the major contenders in here are all speed horses. This horse is working well off the layoff and has been running well vs very classy Grade 1 horses. He looks to get a nice trip in here too.

Race 11: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) MC 50000

#8 Dassult Mirage (15/1) – He ran a good 2nd in the slop in a race rained off the turf at Gulfstream Park in his debut. He’s aggressively moved up in class here and will get  to try the surface he’s meant for today. Emisael taking the mount is a good sign as well.

Gulfstream Park: Late Pick 4 Key Horses for Friday, December 11

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A diverse crowd of people cheering and celebrating at an outdoor event, with some holding phones and wearing hats.

A 9/2 winner in the last and a couple of 2nds Thursday at Gulfstream made for an ok day. Let’s get a price home to head into the weekend in style. Skip.

Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Clm 35000nl2

#8 Mercy Mercy (15/1) – He’s returning to turf after a poor effort on dirt last time, but that was off a long break. 2nd off the layoff today he should take a big step forward and his turf efforts in New York last year fit with this group,

Race 8: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 6250n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #5 Beautiful Rosie (8/1) – She ran well to win at 9/1 in her debut at Gulfstream and then didn’t do any running trying turf last time. Dropping in class today, switching back to dirt and getting a weight break, she has upside.

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Race 9: 1 Mile. (Turf) OC 75000n1x

#4 Whatmakessammyrun (2/1) – He ran well vs stakes company last time and his maiden breaker two back at Gulfstream was very fast. The Conductor likes the added distance for him today as well.

Race 10: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) OC 25000n1x

#10 Cash Now (8/1) – #5 Pay Any Price (9/5) is clearly the one to beat, but this gelding grabs the Conductor’s attention. Steadily progressing and exiting a strong win at Churchill on the dirt, he’s trying turf for the first time. He’s bred to be much better on turf and Cox is always dangerous.

Aqueduct: Late Pick 5 Key Horses for Thursday, December 10

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A competitive horse race begins at Aqueduct with multiple jockeys and horses in action, showcasing the excitement of thoroughbred racing.

What a late pick 5 sequence for a Thursday at Aqueduct with full, competitive fields. What more could a Ductor ask for? Skip.

Race 5: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 80k

*Throat Shot Thursday Whack of the Day #6 Palm Court (15/1) – She was bet for favoritism in her debut and didn’t run a step. Then last time in a race taken off the turf, she ran decent with a very wide trip. Stretching out for the first time and switching back to her preferred surface today, the Conductor like her upside.

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Race 6: 1 Mile. S.Alw 72000n1x

#5 Advanced Strategy (8/1) – Switching back to the Aqueduct dirt today, he ran a very strong 2nd last time closing into a slow pace. He’s shown he can run on dirt and looks to get a nice setup here with a hot pace to run at.

Race 7: 1 Mile. Clm 16000n2L

#6 Dangerous Edge (6/1) – Stretching out to a route for the first-time 2nd off the claim for Noda, he gets the Conductor’s spider senses tingling. He has the figs to beat this group and looks to get a good trip.

Race 8: 6 Furlongs. (Outer Turf) F.S.Alw 72000n1x

#5 Fresco (8/5) – A beaten favorite in her last two starts at Aqueduct makes the Conductor uneasy, but she should beat this field. If she doesn’t win, anyone can. She moved early last time and she gets a rider upgrade to Rosario here.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. MC 20000

#3 Lady’s Boy (10/1) – He was well bet in his debut at Saratoga and showed brief before fading on a sloppy track. He’ll get her first try on a fast track today and could surprise at a big number.

Gulfstream Park: Key Horses for Thursday, December 10

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A diverse crowd of people cheering and celebrating at an outdoor event, with some holding phones and wearing hats.

Hopefully a few passengers used London Werewolf at 7/1 on top in the 6th Wednesday. After that, it was short prices and a late pick 4 sweep for Irad. Disgusting. The Conductor will stay at Gulfstream Park all week. Let’s Ride.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. F.S.OC 12500n1x

#8 Bramble Berry (5/1) – Drawn well to the outside, she’s switching back to dirt today where she’s clearly her best. She has good early pace figures in a race without a lot of early speed and gets a rider upgrade.

Gulfstream Park Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.Clm 35000b

*Gullet Shot of the Day #10 Soothing (8/1) – Dropping in class and shipping in from Santa Anita, she’s the lone speed in the race. Leparoux better put her on the lead.

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Race 8: 1 Mile. OC 75000n1x

#3 Real Talk (3/1) – The Conductor liked his maiden breaker and he caught a sloppy track last time vs stakes company. Stretching out for the first time today, he has upside.

Race 9: 1 Mile (Turf) OC 25000n2x

#3 Beam of Light (7/2) – Taking on winners for the first time 3rd off the layoff, the Conductor liked his maiden breaker at Gulfstream. This isn’t a very tough group to crack.

Race 10: 1 Mile (Turf) F.Clm 20000n2L

#9 All About Kathern (9/2) – She’s steadily progressing and is more lightly raced than the favorites in this group. She can make the jump forward.

Gulfstream Park: Key Horses for Wednesday, December 9

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A horse racing at Gulfstream Park with a scoreboard displaying race results in the background.

Down to Gulfstream Park we go to start the racing week. Let’s Ride.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. Clm 6250n3L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #9 R Boy Evens (15/1) – Making his 2nd start for trainer Peter Walder, he dueled vs tougher setting a hot pace last time at Gulfstream Park. He has past races that can beat this group and anything near this morning line is a must bet.

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#1 London Werewolf (20/1) – Another bomb that fits with this group, he hates to win but loves to hit the board. Ignore his last race on a sloppy track, the Conductor will key him underneath in the trifecta.

Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) Clm 16000

#3 Another (10/1) – Stretching back out to his best distance today, he’s been facing tougher fields in New York. The Conductor likes that Zayas takes the mount for a small barn he never rides for as well.

#4 Zap Daddy (6/1) – He had trouble and made an early move into a hot pace last time at Gulfstream Park. Two back he ran well behind a runaway frontrunner with an easy trip. You must use him here.

Race 8: 1 Mile. OC 25000n1x

#1 Geonosis (8/1) – This colt has won at 9/1 and 7/1 in two of his last three starts. He continues to steadily improve and will be another nice number in this spot.

#2 Glory of Florida (5/1) – He’s another colt on the rise that can absolutely beat the favorite in here.

Race 9: 1 Mile. (Turf) Clm 35000b

#9 Zero Gravity (15/1) – He had a no chance trip last time and his race two back was on a sloppy track. If you ignore those efforts, he fits right in with this group. Saez hops aboard as well.

Race 10: 1 Mile. (Turf) Clm 16000

#12 Oblio’s Wish (5/1) – The Conductor really likes his race two back. He draws a tough post but is still playable if that improves his price enough.

Aqueduct: Late Pick 5 Key Horses for Sunday, December 6

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Horses competing in a race at Aqueduct Racetrack with jockeys in colorful silks.

Not a great Saturday for the Conductor, as True Timber will continue to haunt his dreams. Hopefully you passengers were able to make a few bucks on the #Gullet Shot of the Day running 3rd at 50/1 in Race 8. Big Sunday at Aqueduct to close out the weekend. Skip!

Race 5: 1 Mile. S.OC 40000n x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 Klickitat (8/1) – This gelding intrigues the Conductor trying dirt for the first time. He’s exiting a strong race, is working well over the dirt and has good early speed in a race without much pace. The Conductor will key him in the exacta.

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Race 6: 7 Furlongs. F.New York Stallion Series Stakes

#3 Shanes Pretty Lady (6/1) – Her debut win at Aqueduct was the most impressive race in this field. She didn’t do much running off the layoff last time, but the Conductor likes that Pletcher brings her back quickly and keeps her with stakes company. She gets a rider upgrade today as well.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. F.Garland of Roses Stakes

#2 Saguaro Row (7/2) – This race looks to have a very contested early pace, which should set it up for a closer. This mare loves Aqueduct and Rosario is strong on closing sprinters.

Race 8: 7 Furlongs. S.New York Stallion Series Stakes

#7 Dreamer’s Disease (8/5) – The Conductor hates chalk, but she looks tough to beat.

Race 9: 1 Mile. F.MC 20000

#4 Kitten’s Romance (4/1) – This race hurts the Conductor’s brain. Dropping in class and switching from turf to dirt, she’s the one the Conductor likes most.

Aqueduct: Cigar Mile Late Pick 5 Key Horses

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Exciting horse race featuring jockeys in colorful silks competing on a dirt track, showcasing speed and athleticism.

1 for 3 with a 5/2 winner and a scratch at Aqueduct Friday. Finally, we some quality weekend racing featuring the Cigar Mile. Let’s Ride.

Aqueduct Race 6: 1 Mile. F.G3 Go for Wand H.

#2 Portal Creek (8/1) – She held on nicely stretching out last time and should be able to get the early lead in here. She may be best at this distance and will be a nice number.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. (Likely OFF Turf) F.Alw 82000n1x

#12 Sweet Kisses (7/2) – The Conductor likes her steady progression and she’s working well exiting a strong effort on a sloppy track.

Race 8: 1 Mile. F.S.Alw 72000n1x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Ifihadachance (20/1) – Making her 2nd start in the Davivid Gonk barn today, she folded after being up close to a hot pace last time. She adds blinkers today, gets a weight break, and her figures at Finger Lakes fit with this group. She can light this thing up.

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Race 9: 1 1/8 Mile. F.G2 Demoiselle Stakes

#7 Caramocha (15/1) – #1 Malathaat (4/5) looks tough to beat, but if your looking for an alternative this girl is intriguing. Stretching out for the first time, she won easily in her debut at 99/1. The low % Mithell Friedman barn is 2/7 at this meet and she’ll be a big price again.

Race 10: 1 Mile. G1 Cigar Mile H.

#1 Performer (7/5) – Unfortunately, the slop takes the starch out of this field. This colt is a standout in here in the Conductor’s opinion.

Aqueduct: Late Pick 4 Key Horses for Thursday, December 3rd

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Horses and jockeys starting a race at Aqueduct Racetrack with starting gates open.

Well, if Gulfstream Wednesdays are going to go like that, the Conductor may keep the train out of Florida. Nothing like a little hole to start the week to sharpen the axe. To Aqueduct we go. Let’s Ride.

Race 6: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) Mdn 80k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #12 Dreams of Tomorrow (6/1) – 3rd off the layoff and switching back to turf, his lone turf effort was a very strong 4th in a key race at Keeneland. He has enough early speed to work out a trip from the 12 post.

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Race 7: 1 Mile. Clm 20000

#1/1A Felix in Fabula/Flowers for Lisa (6/1) – Both the entries are dropping in class and have the numbers to win beat this field on a good day.

Race 8: 6 Furlongs. (Outer Turf) S.Alw 72000n1x

#10 On the Couch (4/1) – Ignore the last race at Aqueduct on a sloppy track, his prior two turf efforts were very strong closing into slow paces.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. F.MC 25000

#6 Remoane (4/1) – She took a big step forward last time at Aqueduct when she dropped to this level. She ran behind a odds on favorite who is far superior to anyone in this group.

Gulfstream Park Picks: Key Horses for Wednesday, December 2nd

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Three horses racing at Gulfstream Park with jockeys in colorful silks and a large statue in the background.

Another good Sunday at Del Mar for the Conductor to wrap up the weekend. Moving forward, the train will hit Aqueduct and the Fairgrounds during December, and he’ll be adding Gulfstream on Wednesdays. Let’s Ride.

Race 6: 5½ Furlongs. F.MC 16000

#4 Pitufina (6/1) – 2nd off the layoff today, she had a slow start and ran a decent 3rd last time at Gulfstream. Saez takes the mount and Amador Sanchez runners usually improve 2nd off the bench (14% with a +$3.22 ROI This year).

Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Clm 20000n3L

#9 Helena Beat (5/2) – She looks tough to beat.

Race 8: 6 Furlongs. OC 25000n1x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #5 Trappezoid (5/1) – Cutting back to a sprint after pressing a hot pace going a mile at Gulfstream last time, she’s an easy bet.

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Race 9: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) F.OC 25000n1x

#1 Defy Expectations (6/1) – The Conductor thought she ran very well last time pressing a hot pace over yielding turf. She’s steadily progressing in the Brittany Russell barn.

Race 10: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) F.Clm 20000

#6 Mister Kelley (5/1) – 3rd off the layoff, she is improving and gets a weight break today. Shipping in from Remington, her price should stay fair.