Another good Saturday for the Conductor last week, going 2/3 with 4/1 and 5/1 winners. August has been kind to the passengers. Thank you Mr. Conductor, your generosity and genius knows no bounds. Keep pounding. Skip.
Race 5: 1 3/8 Mile. (Inner Turf) OC 50000n1x
#5 Il Siciliano (4/1) – This colt ran huge last time, making an early wide move and was game to the wire. He’s overcome terrible turf trips multiple times this year to run 2nd at big odds. He’s the only horse in the field that loves this distance and the Conductor thinks this is a weak bunch. Il Sicilliano finally gets his picture taken today. 3/1 or better is fair.
Race 10: 1 1/4 Mile. F.Alabama G1 Alabama Stakes
#1 Margie’s Intention (8/1) – The Conductor doesn’t like any of the favorites in here, so he’s going to take a shot with the “other” Cox runner. She’s improved since moving into the Cox barn and ran better than it looks last time with a wide trip into a slow pace. She ran the best late pace figure in the field and will appreciate the added distance, unlike most of the contenders. Saving all the ground with a rail trip, the Conductor will key her in the feature.
Race 11: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) Clm 35000n2L
#7 Landman Friday (6/1) – This colt ran well vs tougher off the bench last time. He has the strongest late pace figures in the field, and this race should have an honest pace. He’ll appreciate the added distance today and should improve 2nd off a layoff.