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Best Bet: Race 1 – #5 Touchin Base

Spot Play: Race 9 – #2 Paladio

Race 1: 5-1-6-3

(#5) Touchin Base comes off a solid win after pulling from third. Her tactical speed mixed with her grinding ability makes her a desired conditioned horse. Should have a major chance again.

Race 2: 6-1-4-3

I think (#6) Grand Slam Deo finally found a group that’s bad enough for her to beat. That’s probably a bit harsh, as she nearly won last week against a horse who would be heavily favored in here. Wrenn should have her on the move early.

Race 3: 2-4-1-3

Tough race. I scratched into (#2) Trelicious last week, and I figured she had a big chance after her effort on 5/1 (and the fact that Rollin In The Sand was the horse that scratched). But, then she made an early break. I’ll hope she bounces back from that.

Race 4: 8-1-7-3-2

(#8) Bet The Bookie was a strong second when dropping back to the NW1 level. I think he proves faster than these despite the outside draw. 

Race 5: 8-2-4-1

(#8) Unbeatable Kemp took a bad shuffle down the backside last week, but when the inside opened up, he trotted well and still managed to get second. This is a clear price chance, given that his race could be over in three seconds if Brady just takes back. I’ll hope that doesn’t happen.

Race 6: 1-2-4-3

(#1) Looksgoodinloulou had an outstanding freshman campaign that saw her favored in the Breeders Crown Final. She was one of my favorite horses to watch last season, and will hopefully hold that mantle again this season. Here’s the thing, though: I don’t think she’s a lock… I know, I know, but Time Of The Season is a nice filly in her own right, and Birdie Said kicked :26.2 en route to a career best win last week. My heart is keeping me from taking a shot. We’ll see how ready Loulou is.

Race 7: 1-8-5-3-2

I wanted to pick against (#1) Blazen Tom, but there’s just nothing else in here that I trust. If he’s on his game, he should cruise. If not? Full on dart board race. Your call.

Race 8: 7-5-6-8

(#7) Henley produced a serious late kick that got him up in the final couple strides. I thought Zendt was going to get him beat, but I guess he knew what he had. The “i word” creeps in again (intent), but I think he’s got some speed. Enough to win again.

Race 9: 2-6-1-8 (Start of $5,000 Guaranteed Late Pick-4 Pool!)

(#2) Paladio was given an aggregate steer last week and scored off a pocket trip. Justin has had a solid last couple weeks. I think he’ll have her close again and could end up with a similar trip.

Race 10: 5-4-3-1

(#5) DJ Dan makes his second start back following a campaign where he won 6 times in just 25 starts. Any step forward should see him as a major player.

Race 11: 4-6-3-1

(#4) Captain Again has been moving well both early and late in his recent miles. That can be read as a fluke sometimes, but not in his case against multiple different classes. Look for Palone to have him in a strong spot to succeed.

Race 12: 7-3-9-1-4

I guess (#7) Guest Of Honor was never losing off the ship in and barn change. I find it hard to believe he loses here. Look elsewhere for value.

Multi-Leg Wagers:
Early Pick-4: (Races 1-4)

5/16/24/8   $4.00 for $1

Middle Pick-4: (Races 5-8)
248/1/1/5678   $12.00 for $1

Late Pick-4: (Races 9-12, $5,000 GTD Pool!)

26/5/4/7   $2.00 for $1