Spot Plays for 5/19/2009

River Downs

Race 5: # 9 First Magnitude stepped up nicely last out and should take another step forward today. He got rained off the turf last time and may improve getting on the lawn today. His last effort seems to be a key race as the second place finisher came back to win and the winner ran second on the lawn. Eric Reed does really well here at River and surely he has First Magnitude ready to roll today. Edgar Paucar picks up the mount

Race 7: # 7 Skiptothegoodpart likes this oval and should get the job done today. He is a turf and distance specialist as six of his eight wins have come over the lawn at this five furlong distance. He has a string of solid workouts for this return and should run big today. Look for a winning return from Skiptothegoodpart today.

Indiana Downs

Race 3: # 1 Jib makes her second start off of a layoff and should improve today. She loves the turf and should handle the drop in track class today. Miguel Mena comes up from Kentucky for the ride which is a positive sign, Look for a winning effort from Jib today.

Mountaineer

Race 8: # 7 Braggs to Riches just missed in her return to the races and should step up again today. She chased the pace and just faded late and should be fit for this run. Louis Stokes fits this runner well and she seems to run better at the Mountain. Hopefully she can get home first tonight.