This sport is in such a bad spot it’s scary. Tote board malfunctions cost players who were alive to big money yesterday at Tampa, Gulfstream and across the country. Horse racing has the potential to be the greatest gambling game in the world, but it needs to be completely overhauled. It is crumbling right before our eyes. Incompetent, greedy old leadership needs to go. Don’t bet this shit. Skip.
Race 6: 6½ Furlongs. OC 25000n1
#4 Turbo (4/1) – This colt is entering this race off a year layoff, but fired a winning race for this level off a similar break last year. He’s working well and there no other early speed in this field. He should get an ideal trip setting a moderate pace or pressing the favorite, #1 Madaket’s Arrow (9/5), if they send her from the rail.
Race 9: 1 1/8 Mile. (All-Weather) OC 25000n1x
#9 Patou Road (4/1) – This gelding ran a game 2nd over this Gulfstream synthetic surface last time. Now 2nd off the bench for Chad, he should fire a top effort. The Conductor is happy to play against the favorite, #1 Paramount Prince (8/5), who’s fast synthetic races were at Woodbine. That synthetic track is not the same as Gulfstream’s.
Race 10: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 89k
*Gullet Shot of the Day #1 Streeterville (12/1) – This is a wide open maiden race and the Conductor likes this filly to pop at a price. Her debut sprinting at Gulfstream was a clear prep to go longer today. She was taken back early and taught to rate behind horses. Now she stretches out to a mile and gets a nice rail draw. This is also Trainer Thomas Proctor’s specialty. With 40 1st time routers this year, he’s 23% with a +$0.63 ROI. Streeterville will be the key to the Conductor’s day.
