Spot Plays for 5/27/2009

River Downs

Race 8: # 5 Witches Fuhry got the trip from hell last out and should improve today. She is better when on the lead and with the lack of speed in this spot she should get a better trip. She has handled turf as well as dirt and if this race gets moved to the main track she still could run big. Perry Ouzts retains the mount which is a good sign.

Race 12: # 6 Play the Hero makes his second start off the bench and could be very effective today. He is much better at route racing than sprinting so the stretch out will be key today. This runner has run well on the turf and can hold his own on the dirt. He gets the barn's go to rider in Nathan Solomon who should get Play the Hero to the wire first today.

Indiana Downs

Race 3: # 4 Away I Go ships to Indy for the first time and should get the job done today. Trainer Sherman Mitchell is a very underrated turf trainer so look for Away I Go to get overlooked in the wagering. His form has been improving as of late and this race should hit him right in the head. With Tommy Pompell in the saddle look for Away I Go to spring a mild upset today.

Race 5: # 6 Rahystrada makes his second start off of a layoff today and should run well. He was a bit over his head in this return at Keeneland and should fit right in here at Indiana Downs. Leandro Goncalves is a solid rider on this circuit and should get Rahystrada home first today.

Race 7: # 9 Castles in the Sky steps up in class for this race and should run a big one. He just missed against allowance company at Gulfstream and has the speed to outsprint most of this field. Since that Gulfstream race he has a solid workout at Presque Isle showing that he is fit and ready to roll. Look for this Jaime Ness trainee to get home first tonight.