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Trachea Kick Tuesday: The Conductor’s Plays at Turf Paradise

on April 9, 2019May 1, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

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9/1 winner in the 1^st and 8/1 Gullet Shot of the day in the 2^nd made it a great start to the week for the Conductor. Hopefully, the tide has turned. The train will stay at Turf Paradise for one more day, then its off to Keeneland for the rest of the week. Let’s go Conductor! Get Hot! Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 1 Mile. MC 5000

#8 Swiftly Morgan (4/1) – He’s run quality races vs much tougher competition

Race 2: 5 ½ Furlongs. Clm 3200

#7 Bases Loaded (10/1) – He’s got serious early pace figures and won last time at this level.

Race 3: 5 ½ Furlongs. Clm 8500n2L

#5 Athleisure (4/1) – He’s trending in the right direction and has back class.

Race 4: 4 ½ Furlongs. Clm 3500n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Stone Creek (5/1) – 2^nd off the layoff, he’s plunging in class and his maiden breaker gives him every chance.

Race 5: 1 Mile. (Turf) Alw 20000nc

*Never a Doubt Taco Tuesday Lock of the Day #7 Senior Friday (6/5) – He’s a clear stand out.

Race 6:6 ½ Furlongs Moc 30000

#7 Flicker of Hope (7/2) – 3^rd off the bench, he looks primed to win another at Turf Paradise.

Race 7: 1 Mile. Clm 3000b

#6 Best Asset (5/2) – 2^nd off a layoff he’ll get a good trip up close or on a slow pace.

Race 8: 1 Mile. (Turf) OC 15000

#4 Prince Pierce (7/2) – Facing much weaker today can wake her up.

Throat Shot Thursday at Keeneland

on April 4, 2019May 1, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe 1 Comment

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Opening day at Keeneland, the most beautiful place the Conductor’s eyes have ever seen. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 4½ Furlongs. F.Mdn 60k

#4 Quality H Two O (6/1) – Three sharp works for a barn that can surprise with 1^st time starters. Trainer Teresa Connelly is 14% with a +1.15 ROI debuting runners this year.

Race 2: 7 Furlongs. F.OC 20000

*Never a Doubt Opening Day Lock #3 Honey Bunny (6/5) – They won’t beat her.

Race 3: 1 1/16 Mile. MC 30000

#3 Watch Cairo (8/1) – Stretching out for the 1^st time, he’s lightly raced and has been well bet in his starts. He’s adding blinkers today and has also been clipped.

Race 4: 6½ Furlongs. OClm 10000

#3 Zaevion (5/1) – 2^nd of the layoff, he won well last start and winning was no easy task at Oaklawn this meet.

Race 5: 1 Mile. (Turf) Alw 83000n2x

#5 Frankincense (20/1) – Steadily progressing and a winner of two in a row, he’s run even better than it looks closing into slow paces. The Conductor will key him in the trifecta.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. F.OC 75000n1x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 Mo Gayle (12/1) – Any winner on debut for Dallas Stewart has talent. Stretching out today after two sprints, the Conductor loves her.

Race 7: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) Palisades Turf Sprint Stakes

#11 Strike Silver (12/1) – He had a brutal trip in the BC Juvenile trip last start. His win at Keeneland two back made the Conductor a fan for life.

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Race 8: 7 Furlongs. F.Clm 20000n2L

#8 Tally Ho (4/1) – She showed guts last race winning a gutter war stretch duel.

Wind Pipe Whack Wednesday at Turf Paradise

on April 3, 2019May 1, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

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Great day at Turf Paradise yesterday, highlighted by a 11/1 winner to start the day and a 24/1 shot running 2^nd in the finale. The Conductor will keep the train at Turf Paradise for one more day, then its off the Bluegrass state. 1 more sleep until Keeneland. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 12500

#5 Ryderroo (15/1) – Her last race was disappointing, but her race two back makes her competitive at a monster number.

Race 2: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.OC 10000n1x

#1 Luna’s Empire (7/2) – Switching back to her preferred turf surface, she ran a good 2^nd last time she dropped to this level.

Race 3: 4½ Furlongs. MC 5000

#4 Gotta Candy Ride (10/1) – Dropping in class, he broke slow in his debut and still ran ok. He’s dropping in class and this jockey/trainer combo has been hot recently.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. Clm 12500

#5 Doc Curlin (9/5) – His best wins handily.

Race 5: 6½ Furlongs. F.MC 5000

*Never a Doubt Humpday Lock #7 Here’slookinatya (7/2) – She ran a good 3^rd vs tougher last start and has an early pace edge over this field.

Race 6: 5 ½ Furlongs. F.Clm 3000n4L

#3 Chocolate Goddess (8/1) – This filly took a step forward last start and has past performances that can beat this field. The Conductor sees her improving again.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. F.MC 12500

#2 Kasey’s Callin (9/2) – The Conductor doesn’t have a strong opinion in this race.

Race 8: 1 Mile. (Turf) OC 10000n1x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Bobby Baby (6/1) – He was pinched back and still ran a good 4^th last start and won impressively in his two races prior. 1^st off the claim for top connections, over 4/1 would be glorious.

Moon Shot Monday: The Conductor’s Plays at Turf Paradise

on April 1, 2019May 1, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

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Thank god March is over. Everyone knows once April hits and Keenland returns the Conductor gets hot. The Conductor can’t wait until Thursday. Turf Paradise for now, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6 ½ Furlongs. Clm 3500n2L

#7 Cash Pilot (6/1) – He will fly to victory.

Race 2: 6 ½ F. OC 30000

#7 He’s Munnie (8/1) – This race is going to have a lightning early pace and this gelding is the best closer in the field. The Conductor will key him in the exacta.

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. Clm 5000

#2 Bold Charmant (10/1) – Dropping in class, this colt loves this track and trainer Tina Ramgeet is a gaudy 41% with a +$0.74 ROI this year.

Race 4: 5 ½ Furlongs. Moc 30000

#5 Flicker of Hope (4/1) – Hope is all the Conductor can ask for.

Race 5: 7 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.OC 15000b

#2 Fiery Cause (8/1) – She had a terrible trip last time and has been running strong late pace figures lately.

Race 6: 5 ½ Furlongs. F.Clm 3000b

*Never a Doubt Week Day Starter Lock of the Day #9 Stately Command (5/2) – She’s got an early pace edge against this group.

Race 7: 6 ½ F. Clm 3000b

#5 American League (4/1) – 1^st off the claim at Turf Paradise, he won setting the pace going a mile last start. He’ll be tough to beat cutting back to a sprint.

Race 8: 7 ½ Furlongs. (Turf). Clm 6250b

*Gullet Shot of the Day #8 Perfect Surprise (8/1) – This old man is 1/1 on turf and loves to win races in general. The Conductor will bet him over 5/1.

Sabbath Sunday: The Conductor’s Prayers at Aqueduct

on March 31, 2019May 1, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

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With Belmont coming around the corner and California in shambles, the Conductor is going back to his roots. The Conductor needs to reset. New York racing is what built him. Aqueduct time, Let’s Ride.

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Race 1: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 12500

#1 Elizabeth Nicole (6/5) – She’s got a major pace advantage against this group.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. S.MC 25000

#5 Dark Money (8/1) – 1^st off the claim, he was well bet in his last start and had a terrible trip. With a clean one he’s dangerous.

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. F.Alw 70000n1x

*Never a Doubt Lock From God #1 Shimmering Moon (1/1) – She stands above these.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. S.Mdn 60k

#7 Red Zinger (2/1) – Drawn well to the outside, this boy has more talent in his right knee than the rest of these.

Race 5: 1 Mile. F.Clm 10000

#4 Gobi (8/1) – Throw out her last race off a long layoff on a sloppy track, she fits.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. S.MC 50000

#1 Wilson’s Holiday (15/1) – Trainer Paul Barrow is 31% with a +$1.96 ROI debuting maiden claimers this year.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. F.Alw 50000s

#5 Trouble for Skylar (5/2) – This girl’s last race was very impressive.

Race 8: 1 Mile. F.S. 100K Maddie May Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #8 Flush (5/1) – She’s got the most talent in this Aqueduct field.

Race 9: 6 F. F.S.OC 75000n1x

#8 Bustin Scones (15/1) – She’s working well and steadily improving. Low % connections are the only reason she’ll be a big price.

The Conductor’s Florida Derby Day Plays at Gulfstream Park

on March 30, 2019May 1, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

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Hold on to your nuts Gulfstream Park its Florida Derby time. Let’s Ride

Race 1: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Clm 16000

#5 Billy Big (5/1) – Whenever he drops to this level, he is a major contender.

Race 2: 7 Furlongs. F.Clm 6250

#1 Is That Magic (2/1) – She looks best to the Conductor, no strong opinions here.

Race 3: 1 Mile. Mdn 80k

*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.

Race 4: 1 Mile. G2 Gulfstream Park Mile

#6 Guy Caballero (12/1) – He has good early speed in a race without much pace. He ran very well in his 1^st career start on dirt last time.

Race 5: 6 ½ Furlongs. F.Clm 12500

#7 Sonoma Storm (4/1) – The Conductor has that feeling in his left knee.

Race 6: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Sanibel Island Stakes

#3 A Bit Special (9/5) – There is nothing to knock about this filly.

Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 80k

#2 Niko’s Dream (9/2) – The Conductor liked this girl’s 2^nd last time from the 10 post. She is steadily improving.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. G2 Gulfstream Park Oaks

#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.

Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Mdn 80k

#8 Social Paranoia (3/1) – If he doesn’t win here, he never will.

Race 10: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.100K Sand Springs Stakes

#9 Proctor’s Ledge (4/1) – 2/2 at Gulfstream in her career, her late kick is thunderous.

Race 11: 7 Furlongs. OC 25000n1x

#4 Roc Doc (8/1) – This horse keeps getting better with each start.

Race 12: 1 Mile. (Turf) OC 62500n2x

#5 Black Sea (20/1) – This gelding has very strong late pace figures. The Conductor will key him in the trifecta.

Race 13: 1½ Mile. (Turf) G2 Pan American Stakes

#2 Melmich (6/1) – 3^rd off the layoff, the Conductor loved his last race, closing into a slow pace. He’s a warrior.

Race 14: 1 1/8 Mile. FlaDerby-G1 Xpressbet Florida Derby Grade I

*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’s Must Win to Survive Plays at Gulfstream Park

on March 29, 2019May 1, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

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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. his is the life he chose. Gulfstream Park Time.

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A graze of the leg? Gross. It also took him 7 seconds to inbound the ball………Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) MC 20000

#9 Art’s Table (8/1) – 3^rd off the layoff, he showed good early speed last start and gets a rider upgrade to Louis Saez today.

Race 2: 7 Furlongs. S.OC 12500n1x

#2 Jalen Journey (8/1) – 2^nd off the layoff, she crushed last start at Gulfstream and ran a very strong number. She’s stepping up in class but has an early pace advantage in here.

Race 3: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) F.Clm 16000b

#6 Salsita Roja (5/2) – 1^st off the claim for strong connections, she can scoot.

Race 4: 7 Furlongs. MC 35000

#6 Big Alex (6/1) – He’s making progress in each start and adds blinkers today.

Race 5: 6 ½ Furlongs. F.Clm 12500

*Gullet Shot of the Day #8 Royally Cool (5/1) – She set a blistering pace last time out at Gulfstream in a race that has come back very strong. She’s the Conductor’s best bet of the day over 3/1.

Race 6: 1 Mile. (Turf) MC 50000

#1 All in Stew Out (6/1) – Drawn well to the inside 3^rd off a layoff, he showed a strong late kick last start closing into a slow pace.

Race 7: 1 Mile. Clm 30000b

#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.

Race 8: 1 3/16 Mile. 100k Skip Away Stakes

*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.

Race 9: 1 Mile. (Turf) G3 Appleton Stakes

#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.

Race 10: 1 3/8 Mile. (Turf) F.G3 Orchid Stakes

#9 Santa Monica (1/1) – Clear class of the field. Can’t Lose.

Race 11: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.MC 20000

#8 Abjure (4/1) – The Conductor doesn’t have a clue in this one.

27-1 Gullet Shot Victory! Gulfstream Park Time

on March 28, 2019May 1, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

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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.

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

VIDEO RACE REPLAY

Pgm	Horse	Jockey	Win	Place	Show
7	Charlie Again	Kassie Guglielmino	56.80	14.60	7.40
5	Stax On Stacks	Francisco Arrieta		2.60	2.20
6	Cecil the Cat	Leslie Mawing			3.00

Race 1: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.MC 50000

#5 Always Lucky (6/1) – Johnny V hops aboard this well-bred 1^st time starter. The Conductor has questions about the favorites.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. Clm 35000

#5 Leaky Cup (5/1) – Making his 1^st 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.

Race 3: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 16000n1y

#6 City Rock (12/1) – She’s got an early pace advantage over this group. If she can clear to the front, look out.

Race 4: 7 Furlongs. F.MC 50000

#2 Eye’s Reward (9/5) – Dropping in class to the maiden claiming level, his last two starts make him ultra-tough.

Race 5: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) S.OC 16000n1x

#4 Swagger (5/2) – The Conductor likes this guy’s attitude.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. F.MC 20000

#3 Sky Chaser (4/1) – Dropping in class, she’s working well and Irad takes the mount for the 1^st time.

Race 7: 7 Furlongs. OClm 10000

*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 2^nd at Gulfstream last time.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 50k

#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.

Race 9: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.OC 25000n2x

#7 Go Rose (3/1) – She looks to get a perfect trip.

Race 10: 6 Furlongs. F.OC 62500n2x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Awesome Mass (8/1) – 2^nd off the layoff she dueled to set a hot pace at Gulfstream last time. She also has past figures to make her competitive. She shortens a furlong too.

Race 11: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.MC 16000

#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.

Trachea Kick Tuesday: The Conductor’s Plays at Turf Paradise

on March 26, 2019May 1, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

We had one 4/1 winner at Turf Paradise yesterday, and that was about it. The train will head down to Gulfstream tomorrow for Florida Derby week, so we need to build our bankroll in a big way. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 870yds. Clm 6250

#3 Bitahaven (20/1) – 3^rd off the layoff, he progressed last start and another step forward today puts him in contention at a big number.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 8500n2L

#4 M and M Girl (3/1) – The drop in class will help her return to for, and her good race beats them.

Race 3: 5 ½ Furlongs. MC 5000

#6 Bynumson (3/1) – A slight improvement from his debut effort makes him very dangerous.

Race 4: 6 ½ Furlongs. F.Clm 3000b

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 Datt Town (15/1) – Dropping in class, cutting back to a sprint and switching back to dirt, this filly is the only runner with early speed in the field. She has a chance to scamper away.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. Clm 3500nL

#7 Wildcat Kaos (8/1) – Hi last race was disappointing, but his form prior makes him a contender.

Race 6: 7 ½ Furlongs (Turf) Alw 15000n3L

#7 Thegloryisallmine (3/1) – The Conductor gets all the glory.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. MC 5000

*Never a Doubt Taco Tuesday Lock of the Day #1 Stryker’s Dream (2/1) – He’s steadily progressing and cutting back to a sprint after setting a hot pace last start.

Race 8: 5 ½ Furlongs. F.MC 5000

#4 Mia Mo (6/1) – 1^st off the claim for trainer Fernando Gamez has been profitable lately. This girl is also the quickest in the Turf Paradise field.

The Conductor’s Prayers at Aqueduct and the Sunland Derby

on March 24, 2019May 1, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

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The Conductor will never play Fair Grounds again. Sunland Derby time, Let’s Ride.

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Race 1: 6 Furlongs. MC 20000

*Never a Doubt Sunday Night Scary Preventer But Not Really They Can’t Be Prevented Tonight Lock of the Day #3 Racing Raven (4/5) – Cutting back to a sprint, he obviously will beat this horrendous field.

Race 2: 6½ Furlongs. Clm 40000b

#3 Bootlegger (4/1) – 3^rd off the layoff and dropping in class, he looks to be a new animal this year. His last two races give him every chance.

Race 3: 5½ Furlongs. S.Mdn 60k

#1 Holey Matrimony (9/2) – Debuting for a hot barn, this colt is well bred and working well.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. F.MC 20000

#2 Give Me a Hug (3/1) – 2^nd off the layoff and cutting back to a sprint this filly has been well bet vs much tougher. Moreover, the Conductor needs a big hug after Vegas.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. F.OClm 75000

#6 Movie Score (5/1) – She was only beaten a length two starts back vs similar with a solid figure and Ryerson is 25% with a +$0.50 ROI this year 1^st off the claim.

Race 6: 1 Mile. S.Mdn 60k

#6 Papa Jim (4/1) – 2^nd off the layoff and stretching out for the 1^st time he ran a very good 3^rd last start with a tough trip.

Race 7: 7 Furlongs. S.Alw 64000n1x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #5 Shamrock Kid (9/2) – He ran a huge fire last start in the slop. Additionally, he’s in good form and has a pace edge over this group. 9/2 would be stealing.

Race 8: 1 Mile. F.Alw 70000n1x

#8 Storm Rising (7/2) – She was bumped at the break and still demolished her competition in her debut. She has talent.

Race 9: 1 Mile. S.Clm 32000

#1 Oh K Funnybone (6/1) – He’s steadily progressing and stretching back out to a mile, where he has his lone win.

Sunland Park

Race 11: 1 1/8 Mile. G3 Sunland Park Derby

#2 Anotherwistafate (3/1) – #1 Much Gusto (8/5) is clearly the Baffert horse to beat, but he’ll likely go off at 2/5 in here. This colt shipping in from Golden Gate will likely go off higher than 3/1 and the Conductor will take a swing with him. He’s won three in a row going away in gate to wire fashion in San Francisco. For anyone who pays attention to Golden Gate, its impossible to go gate to wire. He has potential.