Month: September 2021

Belmont Park, Churchill Downs and Parx: Conductor Key Horses

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We’re heading into the weekend without the coal we had last week, but what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Great cards across the country this Saturday, headlined by the Pennsylvania Derby at Parx. Let’s Ride.

Belmont Park:

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) F.OC 80000n2x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #8 Tiple (12/1) – This mare does her best running over this Belmont turf course and she ran well off the bench last time, closing wide into a slow pace. She’s primed for a top effort today and she’ll be a nice number.

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Churchill Downs:

Race 9: 7 Furlongs. 1 3/16 Mile. Bourbon Trail Stakes

#6 Bourbon Thunder (5/1) – The Ductor will be deep into the Bourbon trail when this race kicks off tomorrow if he has his way. This colt was pace compromised in a duel last time and ran very well closing into a slow pace two back. The Ductor thinks he has a major chance and he’s heavily against #4 King Fury (6/5) at a short price.

Parx:

Race 11: 1 1/6 Mile. F.G1 Cotillion Stakes

#8 Always Carina (6/1) – She didn’t get the lead last time and was disappointing. However, she’s shown she’s better routing and will get the lone lead in here. She still has plenty of room for improvement and has shown she’s talented. The Ductor will back her to wire them if she’s near this morning line.

Race 12: 1 1/8 Mile. G1 Pennsylvania Derby

#7 Hot Rod Charlie (5/2) – He’s a stud and the Ductor can’t knock him. He looks to get a perfect trip pressing #5 Midnight Bourbon (5/1) as well.

#2 Keepmeinmind (8/1) – The Ductor has chased this colt a billion times and would have 10 ranches if he edged out Essential Quality two back. He was pace compromised last time, and the Ductor still thinks he has upset potential.

#10 Americanrevolution (15/1) – He’s taking a major step up in class, but that is a serious time he ran going this distance at Saratoga last time. He’s unproven, but is the one that can light up this tote board.

Belmont Park: Key Horses for Thursday, September 23

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The Ductor was waiting as long as possible to see the weather and scratches. It looks like they will stay on the turf at Belmont Park for now, hopefully the rain holds off. Let’s pick up where we left off last week, whacking them right between the eyes. Skip.

Belmont Park Race 6: 7 Furlongs. (Turf) Alw 50000s

*Gullet Shot of the Day #7 Determined Fury (6/1) – This gelding is steadily progressing and showed a nice closing kick last time. He’s 1/1 over this Belmont turf course and he looks to get a nice trip sitting behind a contested pace. The Ductor likes the switch rider to Rosario, who suits his running style nicely.

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Race 7: Mile. S.Mdn 75k

#9 Seizer (15/1) – The Ductor is a little leery of the heavy favorite in here and thinks this gelding has major upside. He took some money in his debut at Saratoga and showed early speed before fading in the slop. He’s working well entering today and should get a good or fast track for the first time. In a race devoid of any other speed, the Ductor will take a shot.

Race 9: 7 Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 40000n2L

#2 Bardolino (6/1) – This colt ran well vs tougher last time and has shown talent in his young career. Dropping in class today he should get a favorable trip up up close to a moderate pace.