January 2021 - The Conductor's Scroll

Oaklawn Park: Key Horses for Sunday, January 30

on January 31, 2021April 24, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

Exterior view of the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort building with a clear sky above.

The Conductor’s prices ran well yesterday, but they couldn’t quite get the job done at Oaklawn. Let’s finish the weekend strong. Skip.

Race 2: 5½ Furlongs. F.MC 20000

#2 Yes I’m Looking (4/1) – Switching back to dirt and dropping in class 1^st off the claim for Maker, she showed talent in her debut and has been well bet against tougher fields. The Conductor sees her taking a big step forward today.

Race 3: 1 1/16 Mile. Clm 7500

#4 Ice Crush (6/1) – He won his first time routing last start and is one of the few in here in current form. Red hot Geroux takes the mount and this gelding is working well.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. Clm 7500

#8 Wagon Boss (9/2) – Stretching out from a sprint on synthetic last time, he gets back to his best distance and surface today. He has multiple dirt routes that give him a chance in here and he looks to get a good trip up close to a moderate pace.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. Clm 20000n3L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 Blacktop Legend (10/1) – She’s been off since the fall and is now making her 2^nd start at Oaklawn in the Diodoro barn. She’s working well and has an early pace edge on this field. She beats them easily on her best day, the Conductor is praying her price stays decent.

Oaklawn Park: Key Horses for Friday, January 29

on January 29, 2021April 24, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

Horses starting a race from the starting gate at Oaklawn Park with spectators in the background.

A couple of shorties at Gulfstream Thursday, but nothing special. The Conductor can already smell a roasted hog feast after taking down Oaklawn today. Let’s Ride.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. F.MC 10000

#12 Dixieland Dream (12/1) – In a wide-open race, the Conductor likes this filly at a price. After two poor efforts on synthetic, she switches back to dirt 3^rd off the layoff. Her dirt races at Gulfstream give her every chance here and she’s working well entering today.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. F.Alw 85000n3L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Casual (4/1) – The Conductor has followed this filly ever since her Oaklawn debut. 3^rd off the layoff today and cutting back to a sprint after making an early move into a hot pace last time, he loves her.

Race 5: 1 1/16 Mile. Clm 10000n2L

#2 Bear Oak (3/1) – The two Maker runners have this race over a barrel. The Conductor prefers this colt because he is making his first start in a much better barn and was already running good enough to beat this field.

Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. Alw 84000n1x

#3 Totally Jimbo (7/2) – The Conductor thought he ran very well last time at Oaklawn with a tough trip behind a quality runner Blackberry Wine. He’s working like he’s much improved since last time as well.

Gulfstream Park: 2021 Pegasus World Cup Day Pick 6 Breakdown

on January 23, 2021April 24, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

A racehorse with a jockey in red and white attire competing at a horse racing event.

After day 1 at Oaklawn it looks like every Cox runner is going to fire. Shocking. We’ll worry about Oaklawn again on Sunday. We have big pools and nice fields for the Pegasus World Cup down in Florida. Let’s bring Gulfstream to its knees. Skip.

Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.G3 Marshua’s River Stakes

#1 Bella Laura (12/1) – This mare is in good form and continues to improve in the Avila barn. She looks to get a nice trip up close to a moderate pace, and the layoff is not a concern for the Conductor. Avila is 20% with a $4.10 ROI with his last 40 runners off the bench.

Other Contenders: #3 Zoelle (5/1), #6 Evil Lyn (9/2), #8 Tuned (8/1)

Race 8: 1½ Mile. (Turf) F.G3 La Prevoyante Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Sister Hanan (12/1) – This mare is ultra-consistent despite having trouble staying on the racetrack. 2^nd off the layoff after an easy win, she looks to get a nice ground saving trip and the distance should be no problem.

Other Contenders: #1 Always Shopping (3/1), #5 Lovely Lucky (10/1), #9 Cap de Creus (12/1)

Race 9: 7 Furlongs. F.G2 2 Inside Information Stakes

#5 Piedi Bianchi (12/1) – This race looks to be the most difficult of the sequence, so if you can narrow it down you’ll have a big advantage. This mare is the biggest price on the morning line and has a major chance. Cutting back to 7 furlongs after dueling on a hot pace routing on turf, she’ll be very fit.

Other Contenders: All

Race 10: 1½ Mile. (Turf) G3 W. L. McKnight Stakes

*#1 Doswell (7/2) – The Conductor is going to lean heavily on this gelding, who ran huge last time after being stuck behind horses at the top of the stretch. That was a tougher field than this one and the added distance should be no problem as he galloped out past the winner last time. He’s been very impressive this year.

Other Contenders: #3 Mirinaque (30/1), #5 Sadler’s Joy (3/1), #7 Tide of the Sea (10/1)

Race 11: 1 3/16 Mile. (Turf) G1 Pegasus World Cup Turf

#5 Colonel Liam (7/2) – This is not a very strong Grade 1 field and this colt has the most upside. Steadily progressing for Pletcher he’s run some monster late pace figures in his last few starts and looks ready for the challenge.

Other Contenders: #8 Anothertwistafate (5/1), #11 Say the Word (6/1), #12 Social Paranoia (8/1)

Race 12: 1 1/8 Mile. G1 Pegasus World Cup

#4 Knicks Go (5/2) – The Conductor hates chalk, but this horse has turned into a full-blown freak in the Cox barn (shocking) and nobody in here is quick enough to put pressure on him early. With enough time off and solid works since the Breeders’ Cup the Conductor sees him running the off their feet.

Prices to Include Underneath: #2 Coastal Defense (15/1), #3 Independence Hall (20/1)

Oaklawn Park: Late Pick 4 Key Horses for Friday, January 22

on January 22, 2021April 24, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

1 for 4 with a 2/1 winner was not the Thursday the Ductor wanted. Monster weekend upcoming with Oaklawn back and the Pegasus. The train needs a lump of coal, Let’s Ride.

Race 6: 1 Mile. Mdn 82k

#9 He’smyhoneybadger (4/1) – This colt had trouble at the start in his debut and showed a thunderous punch down the lane. Working bullets for Cox entering today, he’ll take a big step forward.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. OC 80000b

*Double Barreled Buckshot #1 K J’s Nobility (15/1) – This old man loves to win and Oaklawn Park. His A race fits with this group and the Conductor liked his race two back behind C Z Rocket. His work tab suggests he’s ready to fire off the layoff.

#2 Mojo Man (8/1) – Another price with a major chance, he has wicked early pace figures. He’ll get back to a fast dirt track today and he likes Oaklawn as well.

Race 8: 1 Mile. Smarty Jones Stakes

#7 Caddo River (5/2) – This cox runner ran off the screen to break his maiden last time. With solid works and a nice outside draw, they won’t beat him.

Race 9: 1 Mile. Alw 10000s

#5 River Echo (3/1) – 1^st off the claim for Broberg, he’s versatile and loves to win. He’ll be tough in here.

#1 Red Again (10/1) – A price the Conductor will include, he was in good form this fall and is working well. He’s tough to pass when he gets the early lead and is 6/11 over this surface.

Gulfstream Park: Key Horses for Wednesday January 20

on January 20, 2021April 20, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

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

It’s Pegasus week. Time to get things rolling down at Gulfstream. Let’s Ride.

Race 6: 1 Mile. F.OClm 50000

#3 Sunny Isle Beach (5/2) – She got the job done last time at Gulfstream off the break and is working your eyeballs out entering today. She looks tough to beat.

Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) S.OC 16000n1x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 Dominate Themoment (10/1) – This gelding got cooked in a hot pace last time at and they’re taking the blinkers off today. His numbers fit with this group and he gets a rider upgrade.

Race 8: 6 Furlongs. Clm 35000

#7 Shot (8/1) – Lightly raced, dropping in class and with a nice outside draw, he fits right in this spot.

Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.Clm 35000n2L

#1 Obstinate (20/1) – This race is wide open and this filly caught the Conductor’s attention at a big number. Making her 1^st start off a layoff for the Keneally, she showed ability in 2019 and Alvarado takes the mount for a barn he never rides for. Keneally is ice cold at this meet and may be trying to sneak her back at a lower level than she is capable.

Race 10: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) MC 20000

#6 Blakenstein (5/1) – This colt was no match for a blowout winner in his debut, but he was well bet and showed early speed. He has some turf in his blood, so the switch to the grass shouldn’t hurt. #7 Joyful Surprise (5/2) is the one to beat.

Gulfstream Park: Late Pick 5 Key Horses for Saturday January 16

on January 16, 2021April 20, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

Aerial view showcasing a racing venue with adjacent commercial buildings, palm trees, and a large body of water in the background.

Got Glee at 6/1 kept the train moving at Gulfstream Park Friday, but we don’t like to cruise. The Conductor wants the train moving so fast that he can’t even steer it. Let’s Ride.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.S. Sunshine Filly and Mare Turf Stakes

#4 Sun Summers (7/2) – She became a new animal in the Maker barn and looks to get a great trip up close to a moderate pace. 7/2 would be a fair price.

Race 9: 1 1/8 Mile. S.Sunshine Classic Stakes

#4 Roman Empire (4/1) – The Conductor likes this colt’s steady progression and he looks to be primed for a top effort 2^nd off the layoff. He has enough early speed to put himself in a good position and this field doesn’t have much pace.

Race 10: 6 Furlongs. S.Sunshine Sprint Stakes

*Double Barreled Buckshot #8 Jackson (9/2) – He made an early move last time and tired late. Shortening a furlong will help him today and he looks to get a perfect stalking trip.

#9 Inter Miami (8/1) – Getting back to Gulfstream Park where he runs his best, he’s making his first start for a hot barn and has wicked early speed. The Conductor sees him running a big one.

Race 11: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) S.Sunshine Turf Stakes

#9 Venezuelan Hug (3/1) – There looks to be a heavily contested pace in this race, so this colt should have a perfect setup.

Race 12: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Clm 16000

#10 Sniper Kitten (3/1) – Taking a big class drop, he made an early move into a hot pace last time. Without much pace in here, he looks like a cinch.

Gulfstream Park: Late Pick 5 Key Horses for Friday, January 15

on January 15, 2021April 20, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

That’s much better. Crystalle at 7/2 and Domineer at 5/1 get home in the final two at Gulfstream to make it a nice Thursday for the Ductor. Now it’s time to get the train into 2^nd gear heading into the weekend. Let’s Ride.

Race 6: 1 Mile. Mdn 47k

#3 Or’effice (6/1) – Something went wrong in his last race at Gulfstream, however he’s had some time off since. His 2^nd two back came back very fast on numbers and he’s also bred to be a good one. Furthermore, he should stay a nice price in this salty maiden field.

Race 7: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) F.Clm 16000

#7 Got Glee (5/1) – Drawn well to the outside, this mare should be able to clear this field early. This group isn’t the toughest and she may be able to sneak away on the front end too.

Race 8: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 6250n2L

#10 Lalali (6/1) – 3^rd off the layoff today, the Conductor liked the way she dug in last time behind a next out winner. Shortening ½ furlong should help her here. #3 Beautiful Rosie (20/1) and #4 Shellphone (30/1) are two bombs the Conductor likes in this spot as well.

Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) OClm 25000

#1 Shang’s Sister (8/1) – The Conductor thought her maiden breaker last time was very strong and she should also improve off that effort. 1^st time Lasix today doesn’t hurt either.

Race 10: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 47k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 Coastana (20/1) – This filly is well bred for going long on the grass and her work tab at Palm Meadows looks very solid. Additionally, Trainer Cherie DeVaux is red hot at this meet and has a +$1.24 ROI this year with 1^st time starters. She’s 12% with a $1.62 ROI debuting runners on turf.

Gulfstream Park: Late Pick 5 Key Horses for Thursday, January 14

on January 14, 2021April 20, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

Exterior view of Gulfstream Park, featuring a large building with arches and palm trees.

The Conductor is going to end up back in the sewer wrestling the rats for cheese if he doesn’t pick it up at Gulfstream Park soon. The best motivation is desperation, Let’s Ride.

Race 6: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 16000

*Scratched #1 Mar Vista Miguel (15/1) – 3^rd off the layoff today, this old man still has early speed and should be able to clear the field from the rail. If he can find himself on the lead turning for home, he’s tough to pass.

Race 7: 1 Mile. F.S.OC 12500n1x

#2 Miss Peppina (5/2) – Making her 2^nd start in the Pletcher barn and off the layoff, she looks to get a favorable trip stretching out in a race without much pace.

Race 8: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Alw 16000s

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 New York’s Finest (8/1) – This old man is working well for a new barn off the break and the Conductor likes the bump up in class. Saez taking the mount means he’s ready to roll and when he fires, he’s game.

Race 9: 1 3/8 Mile. (Turf) F.OC 35000n1x

*#8 Crystalle (3/1) – This filly showed talent as a two-year-old at Gulfstream and she’s been stuck behind slow paces this year. The Conductor thinks the added distance will be her friend and anything around 3/1 would be a treat.

Race 10: 5½ Furlongs. F.Clm 12500n3L

#2 Domineer (4/1) – This filly is progressing and has early gas. The shorter distance will help her today.

Gulfstream Park: Key Horses for Wednesday, January 13

on January 13, 2021April 20, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

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

The train has been stuck in neutral since the Conductor’s monster boxing day. Big weeks start on Wednesdays at Gulfstream Park, Let’s Ride.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. S.OC 12500n1x

#5 Vinnie Van Go (3/1) – Throw out his last two races on the turf and a sloppy track. His race three back on a fast dirt track gets the job done here.

Race 7: 7½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mdn 50k

#1 Broken Table (2/1) – She should stay at or above her morning line. She made an impressive wide middle move in her debut and should step forward.

Race 8: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) OC 75000b

#8 Artie’s Rumor (4/1) – The Conductor really liked his win at Keeneland two back and he ran a monster late pace figure last time closing into a slow pace. The Conductor likes #1 Perfect Speighty (5/1) as well.

Race 9: 1 Mile. Clm 20000

#2 Horse Man (6/1) – He ran huge to break his maiden at Gulfstream Park in his debut after getting bumped hard at the break. 1^st time Lasix and with a trainer upgrade today, the Conductor likes his upside.

Race 10: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 35000n3L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Captain Ron (9/2) – This old man is dropping in class off the layoff, but Paco taking the mount signals he still has something left in the tank. Additionally, his early pace figures make him a strong contender.

Santa Anita Park: Key Horses for Sunday, January 10

on January 10, 2021April 20, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

Horses exiting the starting gate at Santa Anita racetrack during a horse race.

No prices came home Saturday at Santa Anita for the Conductor, but he likes this card a lot more. Buckle your chinstraps, playoff football and ponies don’t stand a chance today. Let’s Ride.

Race 5: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.OC 62500n2x

#4 Sadie Bluegrass (4/1) – This girl is a hard knocker and runs her race regardless of surface or competition. She should stay around her morning line in this competitive field.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. Clm 40000

*Double Barreled Buckshot #1 Cartellate (10/1) – The Conductor likes the two O’neal runners at prices in here. This colt ran very well on dirt last time and is improving in the new barn. Switching back to turf and taking the blinkers off, he can take another step forward.

#4 Raging Whiskey (8/1) – He showed talent last year and is working well off the long layoff. The Conductor loves that work three back on December 16^th.

Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Clm 40000

#3 Ellie Arroway (5/2) – She’s been up close to hot paces vs tougher in her last three starts and has still run well. She looks very strong in this spot.

Race 8: 6½ Furlongs. F.Kalookan Queen Stakes

#4 Acting Out (5/1) – This filly continues to get better and has romped on dirt and turf in her last two starts. She gets the acid test today and the Conductor thinks she’s ready.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) F.OC 100000n1x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 Plum Sexy (8/1) – Her debut win was eye catching and then she ran better than looks last time pressing the pace vs tougher. Dropping in class, cutting back to a sprint and getting Lasix today, she’s dangerous.