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Kevin Plowcha's Picks - 1/7/26
Best Bet: Race 8 – #7 First Option
Value Play: Race 3 – #1 Hillbilly Kisses
Race 1: 2-6-1-5
(#2) Darlene’s Angel shouldn’t be downplayed one bit after a brutal trip at Northfield. That came after a month off, but she stuck around longer than she had any right to. I think she bounces back in a big way.
Race 2: 2-3-1-4
(#2) Splurge On Uncle made a sharp recovery after an early break in his latest. Despite missing a check, he flashed some ability in start one for the new barn. He just needs to put it all together; I’ll take my chances.
Race 3: 1-2-5-4
(#1) Hillbilly Kisses had some sneaky pace briefly at the top of the stretch. That came after a slightly delayed start move to secure a better position. She has enough speed on both ends of the mile to pull off an upset.
Race 4: 4-1-2-3
Although (#4) Commando Tom was further back, he was out finishing Ally’s Got Grit in the final quarter. He should be primed for a strong effort today if he gets a trip.
Race 5: 9-5-6-2
(#9) Four Wide N’ Flyin is the class of this group, in my opinion, but will have to navigate the high draw. If she is put in play, I think she can overtake some potential cheap speed.
Race 6: 3-4-5-2
(#3) Artful Dodger was just even last week, but that’s probably all it will take to get the job done against this bunch. Someone could try to bottom out the field, but I think he tracks them down.
Race 7: 3-4-5-8
I’ll give (#3) Always A Dancer one more shot after a parked out trip from a bad post. She could work from off a helmet today; I’ll look for some value.
Race 8: 7-1-4-2
(#7) First Option’s last race was over from the jump, but he stuck around and had some trot left against the top trotters on the grounds. Irvine gets another chance with him; I’d look for him to be aggressive.
Race 9: 3-2-6-8
(#3) Hot Cam is about five lengths better than these when at his best. Last week was a big step forward from post nine. It’s win or bust in my opinion.
Race 10: 8-2-6-5
I get another excuse to try (#8) Yo Tater, who has the speed to tackle horses like the #2 and #6. It’s the debut for the Hercules barn after a claim and solid qualifier. I’ll take another swing.
Race 11: 2-5-1-7
(#2) You Said I Could went a big mile last time. He was parked for the entire mile and still found a way to hit the board. He should be in contention at the top of the stretch with a better trip.
Race 12: 6-5-9-7-4
(#6) P L Slim was a sharp second when shipping from Canada and changing barns. Indof should get plenty of early speed from him again. A step forward can allow him to trip out.
Multi-Leg Wagers:
Early Pick-4: (Races 1-4)
2/2/1,2/1,4 $4.00 for $1
Middle Pick-4: (Races 5-8)
5,9/3/3,4,5/7 $6.00 for $1
Late Pick-4: (Races 9-12, $5,000 Guaranteed Pool!)
3/2,8/2,5/5,6,7,9 $16.00 for $1
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