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Kevin Plowcha's Picks - 1/17/25
Best Bet: Race 5 – #2 Where’s Greg
Value Play: Race 2 – #1 Free On The Beach
Race 1: 3-5-4-2 ($3,717 Early Pick-4 Carryover!)
(#3) L Dees Maria looked much better in her latest when racing for the new barn. If she repeats that effort from up close, look for her to get it done.
Race 2: 1-4-7-2
(#1) Free On The Beach looks to get back to his December form when racing off the claim for the Kreiser barn. Don’t be shocked to see him improve today off the post switch.
Race 3: 4-2-7-9
(#4) Swan Legacy is dangerous when dropping this low. Look for him to be driven aggressively and try to wire this field.
Race 4: 1-6-3-4-5
(#1) Governor JK was posting fast miles in NW9 before a conservative drive never had him in contention last week. He races for a new barn today. Hope Brady gives him a chance at a likely okay price. He’s good enough to win here.
Race 5: 2-5-6-3
(#2) Where’s Greg had a tough task in his latest when racing first over against Swifty Lazar who was a strong front-end winner. His race two back was solid and one he could replicate today. Could get his ML price which would be good value.
Race 6: 3-8-1-7
(#3) In Rock We Trust paced home strong in his latest, which followed a confidence boosting win on 1/4. He gets Palone back in the bike who can put him in position to strike once again. Appears to be in decent form right now.
Race 7: 1-3-5-2-4
(#1) Idiosyncratic is one that shines at lower levels, but his last two have shown enough to give me trust in him off the step up in class. Brady Brown picks up the drive, hoping he is aggressive from the rail. A mid-pack trip likely won’t get it done.
Race 8: 4-5-6-1
(#4) Timeisonmyside was a strong winner in his latest when closing down the center of the track. That came off a strong effort two back in the Open where he is today. A-Mac will give him every chance in this short field.
Race 9: 4-1-2-6 ($2,730 Pick-5 Carryover!)
(#4) Gemstone Pillar was a solid second when debuting for the Kozar barn. Merriman should have him in play early, a repeat of his latest will have him right there.
Race 10: 4-8-2-9 ($5,000 Late Pick-4 Guaranteed Pool!)
(#4) Bet N Shout got away well last week but needed to wait for room when the leader faded in front of him. After he got room, he was closing well and didn’t miss by much. Wrenn should try to keep him out of trouble on the front and look to go all the way.
Race 11: 1-8-5-2
(#1) Fashion Ken gets my slight nod in a wide-open affair. He’s had some tough results at the Meadowlands but draws inside and debuts for a barn off to a hot start that could unlock something.
Race 12: 2-8-5-6
(#2) Mankat drops to the bottom condition off the claim for Brady Jenson. I swear he has more driving wins than he does. He does a great job of getting any horse in contention, let alone one of his.
Race 13: 5-1-3-2-9
(#5) Kosher Mahoney could be forwardly placed when dropping in class. Could be the recipe for success for a trotter that’s overdue for a win.
Multi-Leg Wagers:
Early Pick-4: (Races 1-4, $3,717 Carryover!)
35/14/4/16 $8.00 for $1
Middle Pick-4: (Races 5-8)
2/38/13/4 $4.00 for $1
Late Pick-4: (Races 10-13, $5,000 GTD Pool!)
48/18/28/15 $16.00 for $1