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Oaklawn Park: Key Horses for Thursday, February 25

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Oh Oaklawn Park, how the Conductor missed you. No more snow in Arkansas, Skip.

Oaklawn Park Race 5: 1 Mile. Clm 7500

#9 Calculated Risker (20/1) – #7 Hardly a Secret (5/2) looks like a standout in here, but the Conductor can see this gelding lighting up the tri. Dropping in class and stretching out to a route, his dirt route numbers fit with this group. He should be up close to the lead in a race without much early pace as well.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. MC 20000

#5 Jack Luvs Nova (6/1) – He’s working well off the layoff and putting the blinkers back on today. His efforts at Churchill this fall give him every chance in here.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. Clm 25000n3L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 News Flash (10/1) – Dropping in class 1st off the claim for a better barn, he’s working well and has an early pace edge over this field. He should be able to clear the field early and will be very dangerous at a big number.

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Oaklawn Park Race 8: 6 Furlongs. Alw 88000n1x

*Double Barreled Buckshot #5 Kadri (10/1) – He showed talent in early in his career and ran better than it looks last time with a slow break and a wide trip. 2nd off the layoff today he looks like he’s sitting on a top effort.

#7 One for Richie (15/1) – He trounced weaker last time and will be stepping up in class today. His last race was by far the fastest last race in the field and anything near this morning line would be a must whack.

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Oaklawn Park: Late Pick 5 Key Horses for Friday February 5

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No dice on the Oaklawn #Gullet shot yesterday. Dang slippery neck, but more opportunities today, Let’s Ride.

Oaklawn Race 5: 6 Furlongs. Clm 40000n2L

#5 War Detonator (4/1) – A first time gelding after being moved into an improved barn, his form this fall gives him every chance in here and he should step forward. He looks to get a favorable trip on or near a moderate pace.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. MC 30000

#6 Appraisal (10/1) – Dropping in class off the layoff and cutting back to a sprint, he’s working faster than Lukas runners typically do. He gets Lasix for the first time today and his race two back was very strong vs tougher.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. S.Alw 84000n1x

#9 Captain Don (7/2) – He’s coming in off a long layoff, but is working well for a barn that brings them back ready. His form at Oaklawn on a fast track is the best of the bunch.

Race 8: 6 Furlongs. F.Alw 84000n1x

#5 Ocean Breeze (5/2) – Cutting back to a sprint, this filly is a standout in here. She’s failed as the favorite in her last three starts, but she hasn’t run poor races. The Conductor sees her being an overlay in the 3/1 range with the bettors being sick of her.

Oaklawn Race 9: 6 Furlongs. Clm 10000n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #1 Critic (8/1) – 2nd off the claim for a stronger barn and also switching back from synthetic to dirt, his dirt for is as good as any in here. This race has no early pace and the Conductor is hoping he’s sent from the rail.

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Oaklawn Park: Key Horses for Sunday, January 30

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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 1st 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 2nd 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.

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Oaklawn Park: Key Horses for Friday, January 29

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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.

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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 3rd 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. 3rd off the layoff today and cutting back to a sprint after making an early move into a hot pace last time, he loves her.

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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.

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

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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.

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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) – 1st 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.

The Conductor’s Arkansas Derby Day Plays at Oaklawn Park

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Another lock of the day winner for the Conductor was nice, but we need prices.  Let’s find a few hogs down in Arkansas. Arkansas Derby Day, Let’s Ride.

 

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. F.OC 16000n1x

#1A Ransomed (7/2) – She ran well at this level last time.  3rd off the layoff, she’ll get the job done today.

Race 2: 1 3/16 Mile. Alw 10000s

#1A The Rouge Diesel (15/1) – He closed into a slow pace for a good 3rd last start.  The Conductor will mainly key him underneath in the exacta and tri.

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. Alw 16000s

#4 Mines Made Up (12/1) – 1st off the claim for high % connections, he loves to win and his early pace figs make him competitive.

Race 4: 6 furlongs. 500k Grade 3 Count Fleet H.

#4 Whitmore (1/1) – He’s the class of the field.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. F.Mdn 100k

#3 Unsweet Tea (6/1) – She had a a troubled trip and was cooked in a hot early pace last start. She showed real ability in her debut.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. OC 75000n1x

#7 Rowayton (9/5) – Cutting back to a sprint, the others don’t stand a chance.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. Mdn 100k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Rocknroll Rocket (10/1) – 1st off the claim and a 1st time gelding, he shortens in distance and the Conductor likes the confidence to step him back up in class.

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Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. OC 50000n2x

#1 Ike (5/1) – 2nd off the layoff, he’ll be fit today and has run multiple races that give him a big chance in here.

Race 9: 1 1/8 Mile. G2 Oaklawn H.

#7 Quip (4/1) – 2nd race as a 4-year old and 2nd off the layoff, he has a major early pace edge over this group.

Race 10: 1 1/16 Mile. OC 16000n1x

#5 Single Gem (6/1) – He was very impressive in his blowout win last start.  He set a hot pace and still finished strongly.

Race 11: 1 1/8 Mile. G1 Arkansas Derby Grade I

*Never a Doubt Bob Baffert Lock of the Day #1 Improbable (8/5) – 2nd off the layoff, he’s working well, and the Conductor sees him putting on a show today.  He’ll be your Derby favorite after this race.

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Race 12: 1 1/16 Mile. Mdn 95k

#8 Verve’s Humor (7/2) – His last race was the best of the bunch and Mike Smith hops aboard.

The Conductor’s Rebel Stakes Day Plays at Oaklawn Park

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One of the best gambling Saturdays of the year.  Huge day at Oaklawn with with the Rebel Stakes and college basketball conference championship games. Buckle your seat belts, only the strong will survive. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. Mdn 100k

#9 Tapizar’s secret (8/1) – He’s just missed at Saratoga and Keeneland.  Those maiden fields are always loaded, he has talent.

Race 2: 1½ Mile. Alw 8000s

#6 Tales of War (4/1) – He’s upped his game this year and is a very consistent runner.

Race 3: 1 1/16 Mile. Mdn 100k

#2 Proverb (6/1) – The Conductor is the truth, and so is this boy.

Race 4: 1 1/16 Mile. OC 62500n1x

#5 Dessman (8/5) – The Conductor was impressed with this colt’s effort in the San Vicente.

Race 5: 1 1/16 Mile. Mdn 100k

#6 Incorrigible (7/2) – 2nd off the layoff, he made a strong move into a hot pace last start.  He’ll be more fit today and gets a rider upgrade.

Race 6: 1 Mile. OC 50000n2x

#1 Mercer Island (8/1) – 2nd off the layoff, this old man romped in the slop last start. He’s a very consistent runner and loves this distance.

Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. F.Grade 2 Azeri Stakes

*Never a Doubt Arkansas Hog Lock of the Day #5 Elate (8/5) – She’s the most talented mare in training as far as the Conductor in concerned.

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Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. G2 Rebel Stakes

#1 Extra Hope (6/1) – #9 Improbable (3/5) is clearly the one to beat, but the Conductor likes this colt’s steady progression and his win last race.  He can take a big step forward as a 3-year-old. The Conductor will hammer the 9/1 and 1/9 exacta.

Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. EssexHL350K

#7 Snapper Sinclair (9/2) – He showed talent as 3-year-old and is rounding back into form. He’s working like a monster.

Race 10: 1 1/16 Mile. G2 Rebel Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #7 Our Braintrust (6/1) – Splitting Up the Rebel worked out perfectly for Baffert. Shocker. The Conductor will try to beat him in this one. He liked this boy’s fight in the Withers and that he’s shortening 1/16 of a mile today.  He’ll get first run on the leaders and #5 Game Winner (4/5) will have to pass him late.

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Race 11: 6 Furlongs. Mdn 100k

#4 Josie Boy (8/1) – A little birdie told the Conductor this colt is ready to run.

Force Feed Friday: The Conductor’s Plays at Oaklawn Park

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The Conductor’s brain is in a pretzel there are too many games, too many races, too much action going on right now.  He believes he stunk yesterday, but he’s alive an that’s all that matters. If you live to fight another day in March, then you are a winner.  Come get some Oaklawn, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 1 1/16 Mile. MC 10000

#4 Hesluck (15/1) – Dropping in class going two sprints to a route, he is untested going longer.  He’s a wildcard that can hit the board at a monster number.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. S.Clm 16000n2L

#3 Oh So Tall (6/1) – His early pace figures make him dangerous in a sprint without much early speed.

Race 3: 5 ½ Furlongs. F.MC 10000

#9 Paddydunalot (5/1) – 1st off the claim for solid connections, this girl once hit the board vs maiden special weights in New York.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. F.OC 62500n1x

#6 Kada (5/2) – She’s got an early pace edge over this group. Gate to wire.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. MC 30000

#5 I’m Happy (3/1) – Dropping in class, this colt has good early speed and has run a couple of races that will eviscerate this field.

Race 6: 5 ½ Furlongs. F.Alw 10000s

*Never a Doubt Friday Night Bottle Service Lock of the Day #4 Honey Bunny (2/1) – 3rd off the layoff, she’s a standout. Stalk and pounce.

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Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. Clm 30000

 #1 Secret House (2/1) – The Conductor is a sucker for speed. Gate to wire.

Race 8: 1 Mile. OC 16000n1x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #5 Determinant (6/1) – He closed nicely into a slow pace last start for 4th.  He’ll get a better setup today.

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Race 9: 6 Furlongs. Clm 10000n2L

#14 Dedicated (20/1) – The Conductor is hoping he draws in with some scratches at Oaklawn. He’s routed over wet tracks and has run terribly in his last two starts, but he gets back to what he wants today. Sprinting on a fast dirt track, his figures fit at this level and he can light up the tote board.

Throat Shot Thursday: The Conductor’s Plays at Oaklawn Park

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Highlighted by a 6/1 winner, another decent day for the Conductor yesterday.  Slow and steady, it’s grind time.  College basketball games everywhere you look, ponies running left and right, the Players golf tournament.  The Conductor has action anywhere and everywhere.  We need to keep it sharp and keep it tight! Off to Oaklawn we go, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 1 1/16 Mile. Clm 30000n3L

#2 King’s Reckoning (12/1) – He needed his last race off a long layoff and an ok 4th. Dropping in class and more fit today, he looks poised to run his best and his figures fit against this group.  He likes to run 2nd more than win, so the Conductor will key him in the exacta.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. F.MC 40000

*Never a Doubt College Basketball Tournament Losing Bets Refund Lock of the Day #7 Honest N Lucky (4/1) – She took money vs maidens in her debut and was jostled at the start. She’s plunging in class today and trainer McLean Robertson is 4 for his last 8.

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Race 3: 1 1/16 Mile. MC 30000

#1 Praetorian (9/2) – Dropping in class of a long layoff, he’s gotten clipped since is last start and is working well.  His race two back vs tougher gives him every chance today.

Race 4: 1 1/8 Mile. Clm 10000n1y

#10 Solar Maximus (8/1) – He had a troubled trip last start and still ran 4th at this level last time.  He comes running from the clouds, so the Conductor will use him more heavily underneath in the exacta and tri.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. MC 10000

#10 C Dub (10/1) – Taking a big drop in class he has very strong early pace figures and he’ll carry his speed farther vs this group.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. F.10000n3L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Well Maid (10/1) – Cutting back to a sprint after pressing a hot pace vs tougher last time, the Conductor loves her.

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Race 7: 6 Furlongs. F.S.Mdn 83k

#4 Firm Alexis (9/2) – The Conductor doesn’t have a strong opinion here, she has a good chance.

Race 8: 6 Furlongs. S.OC 25000n2x

#1 By Bye J (1/2) – Chalk.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. Alw 84000n2L

#6 Mojovation (5/1) – 1st off the claim for Broberg, this colt has faced the toughest competition at Oaklawn.

Oaklawn Park Sabbath Sunday: The Conductor’s Prayers

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Hope you passengers fired away on the Derby prep races like the Conductor ordered.  Back to full card plays today and back to Oaklawn where the Conductor gets all dirt races and big fields.  Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 1 1/16 Mile. F.Clm 16000n2L

#5 Just For Casey (3/1) – In a race devoid of pace, the Conductor sees her taking them all the way around again. Gate to Wire.

Race 2: 5½ Furlongs. F.MC 16000

#7 Princess Z Ohsix (5/2) – 1st off the claim for trainer Kenny Smith and 2nd off the layoff she has good early speed and was only beaten a length vs tougher last time. She’ll win today.

Race 3: 1 1/16 Mile. F.Clm 30000n2L

#5 Turkmenistan (9/2) – She’s run back to back closing thirds at this level, but both times she hasn’t had much pace to run at. She’ll get a better setup today.

Race 4: 5½ Furlongs. Clm 8000

#11 We Did (20/1) – His race two starts back makes him very competitive at this level and he loves to win races.  The Conductor will key him at a big price in the exacta and trifecta.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. S.Alw 84000n2L

1/1A Entry (3/1) – Both entries have a big chance the Conductor will take the two.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. F.Mdn 83k

#4 Goodbye Earl (9/2) – Stretching out at Oaklawn for the 1st time, the Conductor like to see two sprints before a route.  She’s exiting races that have come back live.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. Clm 10000b

*Double Barreled Shotgun Shots of the Day #7 Because It’s Time (6/1) – 2nd off the layoff and dropping in class, he has the back class to crush this field.

#8 Spa Shackalacka (9/2) – Shipping in from Santa Anita, he’s gutting back to a sprint, dropping in class and posted strong works over the surface.

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Race 8: 6 Furlongs. OC 62500n1x

*Never a Doubt Lock From God #4 Jack Van Berg (2/1) – Cutting back to a spring after setting blistering fractions going longer, he’s the one to beat.

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Race 9: 6 Furlongs. S.Mdn 83k

#11 Silver City Blues (8/1) – He’s working well, and his sire wins at 19% with 1st time starters. Trainer Lon Wiggins is also 19% with a +$2.38 ROI with debut runners this year.