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Oaklawn Park Sabbath Sunday: The Conductor’s Prayers

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A group of horses and jockeys racing on a dirt track with spectators in the background.

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.

Oaklawn Park: Force Feed Friday

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Horses racing on a dirt track with jockeys in colorful silks at a racecourse.

The Conductor couldn’t find a winner if it kicked him in the teeth yesterday.  Oaklawn told him to shove it.  The Conductor won’t let Oaklawn get away with this and he is out for blood today.  Let’s head into the weekend in style. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 1 1/16 Mile. S.MC 20000

#6 Mr Cougar (5/1) – Going two sprints to a route, he’s dropping in class and has upside.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 10000n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 C C’s Baby Girl (10/1) – She’s had troubled trips in her last two starts and is dropping in class today.  The Conductor likes the improvement she’s shown this year.

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Race 3: 1 1/16 Mile. F.Clm 8000

#4 Edisto Island (4/1) – This filly is taking a big drop in class and has a pace advantage over this group. She can take them all the way around.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 10000n2L

#3 Kennedell (6/1) – 1st off the claim for Broberg, if you draw a line her last race, she’s the one to beat. The Conductor will back her at that price.

Race 5: 1 Mile. Clm 25000

*Never a Doubt Bottle Service Lock of the Day #7 All About Ashley (5/2) – 1st off the claim for Broberg, again.

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Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. Alw 85000n3L

#7 Determinant (5/2) – This gelding has a strong late kick and will get pace to run at today.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. Mdn 83k

#6 Cabot (4/1) – This colt closed for a good 3rd in his debut, wide into a slow pace.  The winner of that race came back to win again.

Race 8: 1 Mile. F.OC 50000n3x

#1 Mo’s MVP (15/1) – Shipping in off the layoff, she’ll get a good trip today, on or up close to a slow pace. The Conductor will key her in the trifecta at a big number.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. F.MC 62500

#5 Carolina Beach (4/1) – Dropping in class and cutting back to a sprint, the Conductor loves her.

Oaklawn Park: Throat Shot Thursday

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A 5/1 winner to start the card at Gulfstream yesterday.  The Conductor kept swinging, but Gulfstream was very elusive after that.  The Conductor has had enough of Gulfstream and likes the Oaklawn card today.  A quick trip down to Arkansas never hurt anybody.  Oaklawn doesn’t have the Stamina to go 12 rounds with the Conductor.  Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. Clm 16000n2L

#4 E Rated (6/1) – Shipping in off a long layoff, this boy has serious early speed and his lightly raced.  Send him right to the front and bury them.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. F.S. MC 16000

#5 All the Things (5/2) – She looks like she’ll beat this tepid group.

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 6250

*Gullet Shot of the Day #7 Supercede (6/1) – Dropping in class, she’s caught a sloppy track in her last two starts.  She loves to win races and will be ready to fire 2nd off a layoff.

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Race 4: 6 Furlongs. F.Alw 85000n3L

#6 Painterone (9/2) – This filly was very game in her return to the races last start. 2nd off the layoff the Conductor sees her running even better.

Race 5: 1 Mile. Mdn 83k

#3 Justice of War (6/1) – 2nd off the layoff, stretching out for the first time, this 550k colt has potential.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. F.OClm 50000

#1 Mucha Mezquina (9/2) – This filly set a blistering pace last start vs tougher and still ran 3rd.  That price is tasty

Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. Alw 10000s

*Never a Doubt Ride the Rail Lock of the Day #1 Sure Thing Sheila (3/1) – He loves to win and will get pace to run at today.

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Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. F.OC 16000n1x

#8 Awe Emma (2/1) – She’s the one to beat.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. F.S. Alw 84000n2L

#7 Beautiful Honduras (15/1) – She’s been facing much tougher lately. The Conductor will key her in the trifecta at a big number.

Gulfstream Park: Wind Pipe Whack Wednesday

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Horses racing at Gulfstream Park with flags and a scoreboard in the background.

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.

Race 1: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) F.MC 20000

#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.

Race 2: 1 Mile. Clm 6250n2L

#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.

Race 3: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.MC 20000

*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.

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Race 4: 6 Furlongs. MC 35000

#6 Fafa Fooey (9/5) – Chalk.

Race 5: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Clm 16000n3L

*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.

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Race 6: 1 Mile. OClm 10000

#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.

Race 7: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 30000n2L

#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.

Race 8: 1 Mile. (Turf) Clm 50000n2L

#9 Eagle Dance (8/1) – Navarro 2nd Off the claim

Race 9: 6½ Furlongs. F.OC 25000n1x

#4 Cypriana (4/1) – Dropping in class at Gulfstream and adding blinkers, she’s got the back class to beat this field.

Race 10: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) F.MC 25000

#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.

Fair Grounds: Trachea Kick Tuesday

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Horses racing on a grassy track with spectators in the background at a racecourse.

A 7/2 winner and a couple of decent prices running 2nd wasn’t terrible, but not a great Monday for the Conductor.  The train will tack on plenty of miles this week with Fairgrounds running on Tuesday.  Somebody has to pay for coal, the train doesn’t fuel itself.  Let’s give the Fair Grounds a boot right to the teeth, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 7 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.MC 30000

#3 Simple Pleasure (5/1) – Going two sprints to a route, she’ll try the grass for the first time for top connections.  She has upside, while the rest are proven losers.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. S.MC 12500

#8 Don’t Tell Stacy (9/2) –

Race 3: 1m70yds. F.OC 50000n1x

#5 Furiously Fast (3/1) – 2nd off the layoff and stretching out for the first time, her pace figures suggest she’ll like the added distance.  She’ll get a good trip on a slow pace.

Race 4: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) S.OC 35000b

*Never a Doubt Jet Blue #4 Flashy Brew (5/2) – The switch to turf should not be an issue, she’s been dominant in her last two races. The Conductor needs to buy a plane ticket today.

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Race 5: 1 1/16 Mile. OC 80000b

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Hawaakom (8/1) – Dropping to this level last time out, he ran a good 4th closing into a tepid pace.  He should run his best in his 3rd start off a layoff today and has the back class to get the job done.  The Conductor will key him in the exacta.

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Race 6: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) Alw 42000b

#2 Take That for Data (6/1) – 2nd off the layoff, he’s steadily progressing at Fair Grounds and ran a very strong late pace figure last start.  He should get a good ground-saving trip.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. F.OC 80000b

#6 Salt Bae (7/2) – This filly looks to get the same winning trip on an easy lead.

Race 8: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mardi Gras Stakes

#6 Oxford Comma (3/1) – This girl has real speed and loves to win.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. Mdn 43k

#6 Zapper Van Winkle (7/2) – In race that came back strong, he ran a huge 2nd closing into a slow pace.  With natural progression he’ll get the job done.

Mahoning Valley Moon Shot Monday: The Conductor’s Plays

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A group of jockeys in colorful silks riding horses during a race on a dirt track.

The Conductor’s Lock and another 3/1 winner were all Santa Anita gave us yesterday. Parx is cancelled today due to weather, so the Conductor will take the train up to Mahoning Valley for the 1st time this year.  Nothing like being snowed in on the east coast and watching the ponies rumble. Let’s start the work week off right, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 1m70yds. Clm 10000

#3 Eskendulce (3/1) – This old man has some strong back class and his price will likely float upwards.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. F.S.Alw 32700n2x

#5 Angel’s Stormin (4/1) – 2nd off the layoff, this girl showed a big improvement last start as a 3 year old.  She’ll get the early lead and will be very dangerous.

Race 3: 1 Mile. Clm 5000n1y

#2 Swarm (5/1) – This old man ran a good 3rd at Mahoning Valley last race, closing into a slow pace.  He’s a proven winner and will be a high price with low % connections.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. S.Clm 5000n1y

#6 Johnny Utah (4/1) – Dropping in class off the layoff, he’ll be on or near a slow pace.  He’s a proven winner at this distance.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. Mdn 22.1k

#3 Battle Royale (4/1) – He made an early move into a hot pace last start and was only beaten 2 ½ lengths. Another step forward and he’ll hang on today.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. S.Alw 31300n2L

*Never a Doubt Cabin Fever Lock of the Day #9 Celtic Line (7/2) – He stumbled at the start and dueled setting a hot pace last race, finishing a game 2nd.  Drawn well to the outside, his early pace figures give him an edge.

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Race 7: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 7500n4L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Plenty Quick (6/1) – This filly is cutting back to a sprint after pressing a hot pace last time out.  The Conductor would kill for 6/1.

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Race 8: 6 Furlongs. F.MC 5000

#8 Encouraged (10/1) – She’s dropping in class after closing into a slow pace going a mile vs tougher.  She has a strong late kick and the Conductor will key her in the exacta and tri at a big number.

Sabbath Sunday: The Conductor’s Prayers at Santa Anita Park

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A black horse interacts with a priest during a ceremonial event, showcasing a unique blend of animals and religious practices.

The Conductor had a few good opinions at Gulfstream yesterday and rain ruined the Santa Anita card. Let’s close out the weekend in style, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 1 Mile. Clm 16000n3L

#8 Oh Man (7/2) – He’s steadily progressing and one of the few that are entering he race in good form.  He also has good early speed.

Race 2: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) F.MC 50000

#4 Pricing (3/1) – The Conductor likes her work tab and that Van Dyke is in the saddle.

Race 3: 5 ½ Furlongs. S.OC 50000

#2 Lieutenant Dan (8/5) – Chalk.

Race 4: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) Clm 25000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 Orchestral (6/1) – 2nd off the claim for Mike Puype, this old mare will get a good trip, on or near a slow pace.

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Race 5: 1 Mile. S.TiznowB100K

*Never a Doubt Sunday Scaries Preventer Lock of the Day #4 Edwards Going Left (8/5) – Her 2nd to Ax Man last start was a very impressive effort.

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Race 6: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 16000

#4 Naughty Sophie (4/1) – This filly is super quick and she’s getting back to her preferred dirt surface.  She can scamper away.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. OC 40000n1x

#8 Distinctive B (2/1) – This old man is nails.

Race 8: 1 Mile. OC 40000n1x

#3 Beaumarchais (7/2) – 3rd off the layoff #4 Solomini won’t be able to pass him again.

Race 9: 7 Furlongs. F.MC 30000

#4 Out of Control (4/1) – She was heavily bet in her debut at Santa Anita and if Rosario’s taking the mount, she’s live.

The Conductor’s Plays at Santa Anita

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Santa Anita Park time, Let’s Ride.

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Race 1: 5½ Furlongs. F.Clm 6250

#1 Madame Mousse (5/2) – This mare’s early pace figures give her an edge in this race.

Race 2: 1 Mile. (Turf) Clm 40000n2L

#2 I Can Do This (4/1) – He’s steadily progressing, dropping in class and the Conductor doesn’t see the turf being a problem.

Race 3: 1 Mile. F.Clm 16000n3L

#5 Cee Sam’s Girl (3/1) – She’s in good form and the Conductor doesn’t like anyone in this group.

Race 4: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mdn 55k

#4 Emrata (20/1) – She’s improving and cutting back down the hill after pressing a hot pace at a mile last race. The Conductor will key her in the tri.

Race 5: 1 1/8 Mile. F.Mdn 55k

*Never a Doubt Saturday Stew Lock #4 Smoothing (2/1) – This filly had a tough trip in the slop last start and is working well. The Conductor sees her liking the added distance.

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Race 6: 1 Mile. (Turf) PasadenaL100K

#2 Much Better (9/2) – This boy has real early speed and has shown versatility early in his career.  The Conductor would love that price.

Race 7: 6½ Furlongs. S.MC 50000

#1 Coil to Strike (5/2) – 3rd off the layoff, he looks best.

Race 8: 7 Furlongs. F.OC 80000n1x

#5 Proud Emma (6/1) – 1st off the claim for Peter Miller, this girl is progressing, and the Conductor likes the cutback to a sprint.

Race 9: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) MC 50000

#8 Translucent (5/1) – 2nd off the layoff, drawn well to the outside, her early pace figures make her dangerous.

Race 10: 7 Furlongs. Clm 12500n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 Disco Cat (6/1) – Dropping in class in a Santa Anita race without much speed, he can scamper away from this field.

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Force Feed Friday Always Delivers Prices at Santa Anita Park

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8 straight favorites at Santa Anita yesterday. 8 Straight!  Only the chalk-eating weasels made any money and we’ll let them have the scraps.  The Conductor is a big game hunter and he sees a few big bison out in the open today. Let’s Eat, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 35000n3L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #10 Snazzy Dresser (6/1) – His speed had held going longer vs tougher.  Cutting back down the hill will be perfect for him.

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Race 2: 1 Mile. F.OC 40000n1x

#2 Leveler (4/1) – 2nd off the layoff, she caught a sloppy track last start and didn’t run a step.  She showed talent early in her career and will appreciate stretching back out to a route.

Race 3: 7 Furlongs. F.S. MC 50000

#3 Ride Out the Storm (3/1) – Looks like we’re getting some snow on the east coast tonight.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. Clm 32000

*Never a Doubt Friday Night Bottle Service Lock of the Day #5 Spokane Eagle (5/2) – This gelding is in good form and was chasing Axe Man last start.  He gets major class relief today.

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Race 5: 6 1/2 Furlongs. (Turf) S.OC 20000n1x

#8 Lil Milo (3/1) – Cutback down the hill.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 12500n2L

#4 Lucky Lula (8/1) – In her first try at this level last race, she caught a sloppy track off a long layoff and didn’t run well. Her figures fit against this group and the Kruljac barn is red hot.

Race 7: 6 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) S.Mdn 55k

#1 Preaching Trainer (5/1) – This well-bred gelding went off favored in his debut in a race that got rained off the turf.  He’ll get to try his targeted surface today.

Race 8: 1 Mile. OC 80000n1x

#1 Nolo Contesto (9/5) – The Conductor really liked his finish at Santa Anita in his first try routing.  His work tab is looks great leading into this spot.

Race 9: 1 Mile (Turf) OClm 50000

#6 Contagion (10/1) – Going two sprints to a route, he will try the grass for the first time.  He’s bred to take a big step forward on the lawn.

The Train is Rolling: Throat Shot Thursday at Santa Anita Park

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Chooo!!!!! Chooooooo!!!!! 10/1, 4/5 lock, 4/1 gullet shot, 7/5, and 4/5 winners yesterday along with a 27/1 shot finishing 2nd.  That’s how you cap Conductor!  The Conductor should probably stay at Gulfstream today, but Santa Anita is home. The trains in 5th gear, hold on tight, Let’s Ride.

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Race 1: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Clm 25000n2L

#2 Chalky (8/1) – Her last race was heinous, but if you can forgive that effort she has multiple races that make her competitive against this weak field.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. F.S.Mdn 55k

#1 Harper’s Gallop (4/1) – This filly’s dam is 1/1 producing a stakes winner and she’s working well.  Carava surprised with a debut runner recently.

Race 3: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) Mdn 55k

#6 Dimkar (4/1) – He was supposed to run down the hill last start, but the race got rained off the turf.  He showed fast early pace figures on dirt and should improve in his 2nd start off a layoff.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. MC 20000

#5 Race (4/1) – Trainer Tim Yakteem has won 3 of his last 4 races at the meet and the Conductor likes this gelding’s consistent work-tab.

Race 5: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.S.Mdn 55k

#6 Smoovie (5/2) – This filly will try routing for the first time and drops back in to face California breds again today.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 20000

#2 Sierra Sunrise (5/2) – She missed the break last start at Santa Anita, but the Conductor really liked her maiden breaker two races back.  She’ll like the cutback as well.

Race 7: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 25000n2L

*Never a Doubt Bank Vault Lock of the Day #5 Candyman Garret (2/1) – 1st off the claim for Jeff Mulins this colt’s lone effort going 5 furlongs on the grass crushes this field.

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Race 8: 1 Mile. (Turf) MC 50000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #10 Sir Andover (6/1) – He set a very hot pace at this level last start and still hung on for 3rd.  With natural progression in his 3rd career start the Conductor loves his chances.

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