Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day, Give a man a pony and he'll eat for a lifetime
Hopefully you passengers were able to make some money yesterday, the Conductor had some good opinions and some bad ones. Over 3 million in free money in the pick 6 pot getting paid out today, so we have to play. Let’s Ride
Race 6: 5,6, (7)
Race 7: 1,3, (4)
Race 8: 1,5,8,9
Race 9: 1,4,5,6,8,10
Rae 10: 2,3,4,7,9,10
Race 11: 7,(9)
He’s Baaaaaaaaaccccccccckkkkkkkkkkk. The Conductor apologizes for his recent absence, but not really. The train went off the rails and needed some maintenance, that’s just part of ductor life. Nothing a few weeks back at the station can’t fix. You passengers didn’t think he’d miss the Pegasus did you? Silly passengers, after all this time you still can’t figure out the Conductor. Great card today at Gulfstream, big fields and the Conductor is salivating. Time to take a nice slow ride THROTTLE IT! Let’s Ride.
This is a very intriguing race to start the Pick 6 sequence. We’ll have to see if the dirt is a speed highway, but this looks like a meltdown race with a blistering pace on paper. The Conductor will turn to the closers.
#5 Phat Man (10/1) – Exiting a good 2nd last start, splitting War Story and Bode Express (who we’ll talk about later), he looks to get a great trip with Irad aboard. The Conductor will key him in the exacta as well.
#7 Tale of Silence (10/1) – He’s had time off after running a dud last start. His race two back closing into a slow pace and finishing 1 ¾ lengths behind Maximum Security makes him a must use.
Other contenders #8 Free Enterprise (4/1), #10 Gray Magician (6/1), and the Conductor can see #9 Olympic Village (20/1) hitting the board underneath.
#6 Lady Paname (3/1) – She’s clearly the one to beat from the Conductor’s perspective and will single her on most tickets. The long layoff doesn’t concern him with Chad.
#3 Kelsey’s Cross (8/1) – This filly is making her first start as a four-year-old and has sneaky back class. She’s run behind Cambier Parc and Concrete Rose and this field is much weaker than what she’s used to.
#4 Mean Mary (8/1) – She’s the controlling speed and the Conductor likes her steady progression.
Another race with what looks like a hot pace, the Conductor sees only 3.
#7 Spiced Perfection (8/5) – The heavy favorite, she’d clearly the class of the field and can dictate her own trip.
#6 Nonna Madeline (8/1) – She didn’t live up to the hype last year but took care of business in her comeback race. The Conductor thinks she has the potential to take a big step forward.
#11 Pink Sands (8/1) – This mare is going to get a good setup like she did in her last victory and loves Gulfstream.
Nothing creative, the logical contenders, no strong opinion: #1 Red Night (3/1), #7 Cross Border (9/2), #8 Pumpkin Rumble (8/1), #12 American Tattoo (7/2)
The Conductor is going to toss #12 Magic Wand (7/2) from that post. She’s classy and can win, but loves to run 2nd and will be hammered at the windows. There is a trainer named Chad Brown you may have heard of who will win this race.
#3 Without Parole (4/1) – He ran well behind Uni on Breeders Cup Day last time and the Conductor thinks he’s a cut above this field. Most of his money will go through him.
#6 Instilled Regard (10/1) – The Conductor has always been a fan of this horse and is improving on the turf.
#11 Sacred Life (12/1) – He’s a hard knocker and the Conductor will use him defensively.
This race obviously completely changed with the scratch of Omaha Beach, but the Conductor thinks its now a much better betting race.
*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Seeking the Soul (30/1) – He went off form last fall but has had a long time off and is training well. His 2nd behind Seeking the Soul in last years Pegasus behind City of life would win this year’s running and he has the most back class. The Conductor has a feeling he’s going to run a big one and will key him in the exacta and trifecta.
#12 Bode Express (30/1) – He won’t be that price, but he’ll be on the lone lead and has the talent to take them all the way around if he can tick off favorable fractions. He was fractious last start and went too fast early, but his race two back and run behind Maximum Security as a 3-year-old show he has the talent.
#6 Higher Power (6/1) – He ran a very good 3rd in the BC Classic and there aren’t any Vino Rosso’s or Mckinzie’s in this field.
#10 Mucho Gusto (9/2) – The Conductor can’t toss him with his form against Maximum Security.
Glad to be back.
The Conductor is easing into the racing week and hasn’t played much Gulfsteam lately so he’s narrowing his focus. Aim small, miss small, keep it light and keep it tight. Let’s Ride.
The Pletcher horse #7 Summer to Remember (8/5) is clearly the one to beat with a good 2nd behind a tougher field in his debut. However, the Conductor thinks we can still get a nice little lump of cash out this race keying in on the #6 Beachwalker (15/1). This colt dueled setting a scorching pace before fading last time on a race taken off the turf. He’s bred to take a step forward on the lawn and moves to the grass for the first time today. Johnny V also takes the mount which is a positive sign.
Win: 7
Exacta Box: (7,6)
Trifectas: (7 / 6 / All), (7 / All / 6), (6 / 7 / All), (6 / All / 7 )
Hold on to your nuts. Let’s Ride
#5 Billy Big (5/1) – Whenever he drops to this level, he is a major contender.
#1 Is That Magic (2/1) – She looks best to the Conductor, no strong opinions here.
*Gullet Shot of the Day #8 Jamaican (12/1) – Stretching out for the first time, he’s working well and showed real ability as a 2-year-old.
#6 Guy Caballero (12/1) – He has good early speed in a race without much pace. He ran very well in his 1st career start on dirt last time.
#7 Sonoma Storm (4/1) – The Conductor has that feeling in his left knee.
#3 A Bit Special (9/5) – There is nothing to knock about this filly.
#2 Niko’s Dream (9/2) – The Conductor liked this girl’s 2nd last time from the 10 post. She is steadily improving.
#5 Champagne Anyone (6/1) – He hasn’t had pace to run at in the last few. With a hotter pace today he’ll have every chance.
#8 Social Paranoia (3/1) – If he doesn’t win here, he never will.
#9 Proctor’s Ledge (4/1) – 2/2 at Gulfstream in her career, her late kick is thunderous.
#4 Roc Doc (8/1) – This horse keeps getting better with each start.
#5 Black Sea (20/1) – This gelding has very strong late pace figures. The Conductor will key him in the trifecta.
#2 Melmich (6/1) – 3rd off the layoff, the Conductor loved his last race, closing into a slow pace. He’s a warrior.
*Never a Doubt Lock of the Day 1 Hidden Scroll (5/2) – He set a torrid pace last start and won’t have that problem today. With a better ride from Castellano the Conductor sees him putting on a show and becoming your derby favorite.
The Conductor does not want to play the ponies today. He wants to suck his thumb and scream at the replay of the Tennessee “foul” at the end of the game. But, he is the Conductor. This is the cross he bears. He must get back on the horse not only for himself, but for his loyal passengers. This is the life he chose.
A graze of the leg? Gross. It also took him 7 seconds to inbound the ball………Let’s Ride.
#9 Art’s Table (8/1) – 3rd off the layoff, he showed good early speed last start and gets a rider upgrade to Louis Saez today.
#2 Jalen Journey (8/1) – 2nd off the layoff, she crushed last start and ran a very strong number. She’s stepping up in class but has an early pace advantage in here.
#6 Salsita Roja (5/2) – 1st off the claim for strong connections, she can scoot.
#6 Big Alex (6/1) – He’s making progress in each start and adds blinkers today.
*Gullet Shot of the Day #8 Royally Cool (5/1) – She set a blistering pace last time out in a race that has come back very strong. She’s the Conductor’s best bet of the day over 3/1.
#1 All in Stew Out (6/1) – Drawn well to the inside 3rd off a layoff, he showed a strong late kick last start closing into a slow pace.
#6 Drop Kick (3/1) – The Conductor liked her last race on the grass and she figures to step forward on her preferred dirt surface.
*Never a Doubt Friday Night Bottle Service Lock of the Day #7 Rocketry (5/2) – The switch to dirt has done this man good. Lock.
#2 Dr. Edgar (10/1) – This gelding is in great form and this isn’t the toughest Grade 3 you’ll ever see. The Conductor thinks he can take the step up in class.
#9 Santa Monica (1/1) – Clear class of the field. Can’t Lose.
#8 Abjure (4/1) – The Conductor doesn’t have a clue in this one.
RACE 8
Off at: 4:55 Race Type: Claiming
Age Restriction: Three Year Old and Upward
Purse: $7,000
Distance: Six And One Half Furlongs On The Dirt
Track Condition: Fast
Winning Time: 1:16.88
| Pgm | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7
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Charlie Again | Kassie Guglielmino | 56.80 | 14.60 | 7.40 |
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5
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Stax On Stacks | Francisco Arrieta | 2.60 | 2.20 | |
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6
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Cecil the Cat | Leslie Mawing | 3.00 |
Chooooooooo!!!!!! Chooooooooo!!!!!! Go Charlie! Go! That’s how you rip a gullet out Conductor! Now we have a little cash to play with heading into Gulfstream. Let’s Ride.
#5 Always Lucky (6/1) – Johnny V hops aboard this well-bred 1st time starter. The Conductor has questions about the favorites.
#5 Leaky Cup (5/1) – Making his 1st start as a 3-year-old, this colt ran a competitive figure for this level in his maiden breaker last year. With natural progression he’ll be more than dangerous.
#6 City Rock (12/1) – She’s got an early pace advantage over this group. If she can clear to the front, look out.
#2 Eye’s Reward (9/5) – Dropping in class to the maiden claiming level, his last two starts make him ultra-tough.
#4 Swagger (5/2) – The Conductor likes this guy’s attitude.
#3 Sky Chaser (4/1) – Dropping in class, she’s working well and Irad takes the mount for the 1st time.
*Never a Doubt Free Golf Weekend Lock of the Day #2 Charlie the Greek (7/5) – This gelding looks like an easy winner shortening a furlong after a strong 2nd last time.
#1 Live Young (20/1) – This filly didn’t show much in her debut, but she was a cool 425k at the Keeneland sale. The Conductor will give her a shot to hit the board at a monster number.
#7 Go Rose (3/1) – She looks to get a perfect trip.
*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Awesome Mass (8/1) – 2nd off the layoff she dueled to set a hot pace last time and she has past figures to make her competitive. She shortens a furlong too.
#10 You Cant Catch Her (20/1) – She’s dropping in class and moved early into a hot pace last start. This race is disgusting.
4/1 and 6/5 winners along with 14/1 Gullet shot of the day running 2nd made it a profitable Tuesday at the Fair Grounds. The train heads off to Gulfstream today for our regularly scheduled programming mid-week. Last Wednesday the Conductor made us some loot. Let’s double down, Let’s Ride.
#5 Miss Claudia (8/1) – She took money in her debut and showed good early speed in a race taken off the turf. She’s bred to take a big step forward on the grass.
#4 Interlaken (3/1) – Dropping to this level last start, he ran a good 2nd behind a blowout winner closing into a slow pace. This race doesn’t have any pace either, but there aren’t any good horses either.
*Never a Doubt Humpday Lock #7 Lillie’s Heat (5/2) – She was nailed after setting a hot pace last start at this level. She’ll appreciate shortening to a mile.
#6 Fafa Fooey (9/5) – Chalk.
*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Our Closure (10/1) – She won nicely last start in the slop, closing into a slow pace. She has strong late pace figures and the Conductor will key her in the exacta.
#4 Quenane (5/1) – He’s plunging in class and his last race came up very fast, hung wide vs stakes company. 5/1 would get the Conductor tingly.
#2 Shanghai Noon (5/1) – He was bumped at the start and still rallied to be beaten only 3 ½ lengths. He’ll have every chance with a clean trip.
#9 Eagle Dance (8/1) – Navarro 2nd Off the claim
#4 Cypriana (4/1) – Dropping in class and adding blinkers, she’s got the back class to beat this field.
#8 Cassini’s Plunge (15/1) – This filly showed good early speed and faded badly in her debut. She adds Lasix today and this field is heinous.
Huge bailout in the night cap yesterday. Now we have a great Saturday of racing staring us right in the eyes including the Fountain of Youth. Derby Preps are in full swing, full card plays at Santa Anita will be up shortly. Let’s Ride.
#1 Precieuse (7/2) – She’s European G1 winner and she ran huge in her lone US start, just missing vs Uni. Chad will win like he always does.
#1 Jaywalk (2/5) – This field can’t beat her.
*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Bourbon War (10/1) – This colt had no chance in the Remsen, trying to close into a tepid pace. He engulfed the field last race without getting a setup either. There is plenty of speed in here, he should get a great trip and the Conductor will key him in the exacta ant tri.
#3 Melmich (15/1) – This old man loves to hit the board and will be flying late. With a hot pace too run at, he can spice up the tote. Another exacta and tri key.
The Conductor’s pockets are lined with cash after a great start to his racing week yesterday. 6/1 gullet shot of the day, along the lock of the day and another 5/2 runner were all victorious. Like a lion stalking a wounded buffalo, when the Conductor smells blood, he goes in for the kill. Gulfstream is getting a steel pipe to the Adams apple today. Let’s Ride.
#7 Roally Cool (6/1) – 1st off the claim for Navarro, she owns the fastest figures in the field and is drawn well to the outside. She also gets a weight break today.
#11 Dahlonega (8/1) – Dropping in class and shortening back to her best distance, she’s very dangerous and her price will stay high with low % connections.
*Never a Doubt Humpday Lock #4 Radiantrithym (9/5) – Her last race kills this group.
#2 Gran Letzia (8/1) – She’s been off for a long time but is working well for red hot connections. She has strong early pace figures.
#5 Sky D (10/1) – Shipping in from Tampa and 1st off the claim for trainer Victor Barboza Jr., he’ll try sprinting on dirt for the first time. He has upside.
#9 Nymphesa (20/1) – This filly made an early move last race then flattened out down the lane. In her 2nd start off a layoff she’ll have more stamina and will be a big number.
*Gullet Shot of the Day #7 Just Whistle (6/1) – Making his return to the races after a 6-month layoff, this colt showed real talent as a 3-year old. If he comes ready, he’s your winner.
#3 Simmardstrike (8/1) – None of these horses are any good and he’s dropping in class and exiting a key race.
#11 Mr Joshua (7/2) – Dropping in class for top connections with a pace advantage against this field, he’s a cynch.
#13 Sensational Zip (3/1) – He’s the one to beat
Not great at Turf Paradise yesterday, but we all know Podunk tracks don’t count. The Conductor makes his hay playing the big boy tracks, and the train rolls back into Gulfstream today. 11 race card, the Conductor is so generous to cap that much for us on a Wednesday. Not all heroes where capes, Let’s Ride.
#4 Watch Your Step (8/1) – The pace was too hot for him last start, he ran a solid 2nd at this level two back and will get a good trip today up close to a slower pace.
#1 Maximum Security (3/5) – This colt hasn’t tried yet and is 2/2.
#1 Meetmeonline (7/2) – She’s set blistering paces in her last two starts and held on strongly. Cutbacks don’t work as well on grass, but the Conductor likes her anyways.
*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Positivist (8/1) – 2nd off the layoff, he’s dropping in class, working well, and stretching out to a route for the first time. He can take them all the way around.
#6 Money Come (10/1) – Steadily progressing, he exploded last start on an off track. The Conductor likes that they want to put him back to the turf.
#2 Tropical Tapistry (8/1) – The Conductor doesn’t have a strong opinion in her, pick your poison.
*Never a Doubt Humpday Lock #1 Collins Ave (4/1) – The Conductor has been impressed by his first two starts. Nothing to knock and he should be the 2nd or 3rd choice in the betting.
#1 Andrea’s Pride (10/1) – She’s run ok vs tougher open company in New York. She is also routing for the first time. The Conductor is all about the rail today.
#7 Dunk (4/1) – Cutting back from a route in a race full of speedsters, he’ll get a perfect trip and wont run worse than 2nd. The Conductor will key him in the exacta.
#9 Salt Pond (5/1) – Speed Kills.
#5 Licorice (3/1) – This colt is dropping in class and gets back to turf where he’s run his best.