Kevin Plowcha’s and Jeff Zidek’s Daily Selections
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Kevin Plowcha's Picks - 5/9/24
Best Bet: R8 – #1 Commander Frank
Value Play: R7 – #4 Wags To Riches
Race 1: 6-5-2-1
(#6) John The Baptist is an interesting choice who hasn’t raced since November. He cruised at this level late last year off the bench. Has the speed if he’s ready.
Race 2: 6-5-8-9
Dartboard race. (#6) Gazebo is a $50,000 purchase from Lexington who qualified fine on 4/30 and importantly stayed flat. Tote board will tell us a lot.
Race 3: 6-2-4-5
(#6) Dandy’s Pandemic ran up the score last week after getting to the lead. Does he have more speed?
Race 4: 8-2-9-1-5
(#8) Angeliki is the most reliable horse in this field. Should be blasting and try to avoid early trouble.
Race 5: 9-5-2-8
(#9) Hello In There would probably be the second choice if she drew post five. She flew home late off the bench. Give her okay cover? Watch out.
Race 6: 2-3-1-8
(#2) Yen Hanover will prefer this class. Just needs to not get away so far back.
Race 7: 4-5-8-1-9
(#4) Wags To Riches gets another chance. I like the addition of Wilder, can work out a nice trip with her.
Race 8: 1-3-4-7
(#1) Commander Frank has looked really good at four, albeit in limited starts, but continues to get faster. Big test but price will be right.
Race 9: 6-4-8-7
(#6) Mystical Peter gets a huge drop in class. Has the back class to cruise against this field.
Race 10: 2-3-4-1
(#2) Northern Magenta needed that last start after breaking twice in April. She’s capable, just needs to behave.
Race 11: 3-1-6-7
(#3) The Last Song got the tables turned on him by Spirit Of Miki last time but raced fine. Should be up close.
Race 12: 3-7-1-6
(#3) Up Helly Aa should be pointed forward and put in a good spot today. Raced in the Open last month.
Race 13: 1-7-4-8-3
(#1) Hungry For Kisses will try to rebound at a likely short price. Catch her to cash.