River Downs
Race 6: # 4 Up in the Clouds makes his debut today looking to get home on top. He has a few decent workouts for this effort and comes from a solid family. The Mike Rone barn has been hot this season especially with young horses. Perry Ouzts picks up the mount which is key. Look for a winning debut from this son of Flight Forty Nine
Indiana Downs
Race 1: # 12 Giddyup Gadfly is bred to run on the lawn and should get home first tonight. He comes from the Eric Reed barn which is the best in these situations. The only thing that worries me is the outside post. With Julio Felix in the irons look for a big effort from Giddyup Gadfly.
Race 7: # 8 Winners Get Even just missed last out and should have no problems getting home first tonight. Her form has really improved since shipping to Indy back in May and hopefully she can stay on this roll. Orlando Mojica is the best around and should have her in a good spot. Look for a winning effort from Winners Get Even.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/29/2009
Delaware Park
Race 8: # 7 Rosa Grace makes her second start of 2009 and should run much better today. Her last outing was subpar but that was over the poly at Keeneland and surely she will improve moving back to her favorite surface. She is a stakes winner in Europe and graded stakes placed here in the US. She comes from a solid turf barn and should be ready to roll today with Rosie Napravnik in the irons
Indiana Downs
Race 1: # 7 Yankee Lad returns off a layoff today and should be ready for this run. He closed well over the poly at Turfway and may enjoy the extra distance today. Since that last start he has put in a string of solid workouts over the Turfway poly and seems to be in good form. He comes from a solid barn and gets one of the best riders on the grounds in Orlando Mojica. Look for Yankee Lad to hit a homerun today.
Race 5: # 5 Qsar returns to the turf for this outing and should turn things around. He faced a buzzsaw last out in Antrim County who might be one of the most underrated horses in this country. Qsar is normally in charge of things or sitting just off the pace and might have bit off more than he could chew last time. There are no Antrim County's in this race so Qsar should have things his own way. Orlando Mojica keeps the mount for Ralph Martinez.
Mountaineer
Race 1: # 1 Sunshine Bo makes his third start off of a layoff and should be rounding into form today. He has been improving greatly in the last two starts and could be fit for tonight's effort. He takes a drop in class for tonight and shortens up to 7 furlongs which could be key. Robert Reeves, Jr. rides for J.W. Baird
Race 8: # 7 Rosa Grace makes her second start of 2009 and should run much better today. Her last outing was subpar but that was over the poly at Keeneland and surely she will improve moving back to her favorite surface. She is a stakes winner in Europe and graded stakes placed here in the US. She comes from a solid turf barn and should be ready to roll today with Rosie Napravnik in the irons
Indiana Downs
Race 1: # 7 Yankee Lad returns off a layoff today and should be ready for this run. He closed well over the poly at Turfway and may enjoy the extra distance today. Since that last start he has put in a string of solid workouts over the Turfway poly and seems to be in good form. He comes from a solid barn and gets one of the best riders on the grounds in Orlando Mojica. Look for Yankee Lad to hit a homerun today.
Race 5: # 5 Qsar returns to the turf for this outing and should turn things around. He faced a buzzsaw last out in Antrim County who might be one of the most underrated horses in this country. Qsar is normally in charge of things or sitting just off the pace and might have bit off more than he could chew last time. There are no Antrim County's in this race so Qsar should have things his own way. Orlando Mojica keeps the mount for Ralph Martinez.
Mountaineer
Race 1: # 1 Sunshine Bo makes his third start off of a layoff and should be rounding into form today. He has been improving greatly in the last two starts and could be fit for tonight's effort. He takes a drop in class for tonight and shortens up to 7 furlongs which could be key. Robert Reeves, Jr. rides for J.W. Baird
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/28/2009
River Downs
Race 7: # 7 Star Award stretches out for this effort and should improve today. This race came up tougher than expected but her breeding shows that she can handle the step up and strech out. She gets Lasix for the first time which is really the key and gets Otto Thorwarth in the irons. Look for an upset from Star Award today.
Arlinton Park
Race 5: # 5 A. J.'s Beauty just missed in her turf debut last out and should get home first today. She steps up in class for this effort but should fit with these runners. Since her last outing she has put in four strong workouts ranging four to seven furlongs. If she can make the step up she should find the wire first today.
Race 7: # 7 Star Award stretches out for this effort and should improve today. This race came up tougher than expected but her breeding shows that she can handle the step up and strech out. She gets Lasix for the first time which is really the key and gets Otto Thorwarth in the irons. Look for an upset from Star Award today.
Arlinton Park
Race 5: # 5 A. J.'s Beauty just missed in her turf debut last out and should get home first today. She steps up in class for this effort but should fit with these runners. Since her last outing she has put in four strong workouts ranging four to seven furlongs. If she can make the step up she should find the wire first today.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/27/2009
River Downs
Race 10: # 4 Our Felicity returns to facing Buckeye-breds today and should improve her form. She was a decent second against open company at a flat mile and could step her game up turning back to a sprint. She gets the riding services of Perry Ouzts who is the best going right now and should have no issue getting Our Felicity home first today.
Churchill Downs
Race 6: # 10 William's Kitten makes his debut for the Ramsey's and Mike Maker and should win well today. His breeding suggest he can handle the turf and his works show that he is ready to fire today. Might need a little more distance but should be good to go. Julien Leparoux gets the mount which is key.
Race 10: # 4 Our Felicity returns to facing Buckeye-breds today and should improve her form. She was a decent second against open company at a flat mile and could step her game up turning back to a sprint. She gets the riding services of Perry Ouzts who is the best going right now and should have no issue getting Our Felicity home first today.
Churchill Downs
Race 6: # 10 William's Kitten makes his debut for the Ramsey's and Mike Maker and should win well today. His breeding suggest he can handle the turf and his works show that he is ready to fire today. Might need a little more distance but should be good to go. Julien Leparoux gets the mount which is key.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/26/2009
River Downs
Race 9: # 2 Rhode to Silence drops in class for this race and could spring the upset. He moves back to the state-bred competition for this run and makes his third start off the year over the River oval. Sometimes horses need trips over this oval to get better and surely he can put it all together today. Look for a big effort from Rhode to Silence.
Race 11: # 5 Spunky Bottoms was the beaten favorite last out and should redeem herself today. She steps up in class today but should be aided by the weather. She loves off going and with all the rain that fell yesterday and last night the track should be sloppy to muddy at best. She gets a jock switch to Christian Rojas who doesn't come to River often but when he does he is dangerous. Look for Spunky Bottoms to spring the upset today.
Race 9: # 2 Rhode to Silence drops in class for this race and could spring the upset. He moves back to the state-bred competition for this run and makes his third start off the year over the River oval. Sometimes horses need trips over this oval to get better and surely he can put it all together today. Look for a big effort from Rhode to Silence.
Race 11: # 5 Spunky Bottoms was the beaten favorite last out and should redeem herself today. She steps up in class today but should be aided by the weather. She loves off going and with all the rain that fell yesterday and last night the track should be sloppy to muddy at best. She gets a jock switch to Christian Rojas who doesn't come to River often but when he does he is dangerous. Look for Spunky Bottoms to spring the upset today.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/25/2009
River Downs
Race 10: # 2 Just Dazzling seems to be rounding back into form and should get the top spot today. He takes a slight drop in class from non-winner of 2 in 9 months to non-winners of a race in that same timeframe. He really loves this oval with 4 of his 5 wins coming over the Queen City oval. With the Bush brothers teaming up look for a winning effort from Just Dazzling today.
Race 12: # 2 Winzalot put in a solid effort last time and should add another win to his resume today. He's been off for about six weeks so he should be fresh and he comes from a barn that is very hot right now. Can't go wrong with picking Perry Ouzts on a runner and hopefully he can get Winzalot to the winner's circle today.
Arlington Park
Race 3: # 5 Arching just missed last out against similar and should get the job done today. She went to the lead last out and her past form indicates that when she goes to the front she is in good form. She should face less pace pressure today and is bred well enough to get the job done today. Brandon Meier keeps the mount which is a good sign
Race 10: # 2 Just Dazzling seems to be rounding back into form and should get the top spot today. He takes a slight drop in class from non-winner of 2 in 9 months to non-winners of a race in that same timeframe. He really loves this oval with 4 of his 5 wins coming over the Queen City oval. With the Bush brothers teaming up look for a winning effort from Just Dazzling today.
Race 12: # 2 Winzalot put in a solid effort last time and should add another win to his resume today. He's been off for about six weeks so he should be fresh and he comes from a barn that is very hot right now. Can't go wrong with picking Perry Ouzts on a runner and hopefully he can get Winzalot to the winner's circle today.
Arlington Park
Race 3: # 5 Arching just missed last out against similar and should get the job done today. She went to the lead last out and her past form indicates that when she goes to the front she is in good form. She should face less pace pressure today and is bred well enough to get the job done today. Brandon Meier keeps the mount which is a good sign
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/24/2009
Indiana Downs
Race 5: # 9 Ciao makes her second start off of the bench and should get the job done today. She was flying late last out and probably needed that last effort. Since that start she has a decent workout up at her home base to get ready for this race. Her regular rider Inez Karlsson comes in from Chicago for the mount tonight.
Race 7: # 7 Need Money Dad won well last out and should put together back to back wins tonight. He steps up in class for this effort but his breeding indicates that he can handle the move up as well as running on grass. He likes this oval and should have no problem getting the job done today with Leandro Gonclaves in the irons.
Race 5: # 9 Ciao makes her second start off of the bench and should get the job done today. She was flying late last out and probably needed that last effort. Since that start she has a decent workout up at her home base to get ready for this race. Her regular rider Inez Karlsson comes in from Chicago for the mount tonight.
Race 7: # 7 Need Money Dad won well last out and should put together back to back wins tonight. He steps up in class for this effort but his breeding indicates that he can handle the move up as well as running on grass. He likes this oval and should have no problem getting the job done today with Leandro Gonclaves in the irons.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/23/2009
River Downs
Race 4: # 10 El Bomba returns from the bench today and should get the job done today. He loves the turf course especially this turf course and should be fit. He comes from a barn that is sharp right now and should have El Bomba ready to roll. With the weedeater Pablo Tolentino in the irons look for a winning run from El Bomba.
Race 8: # 7 Mini Mom is the class of this field and should run away from this bunch. I know she will not pay much but surely she is a single in those late pick 3 and daily double wagers. She loves this oval and really loves racing on the grass plus her last effort at Arlington was very very good. If she is on her game look for a winning run from Mini Mom today.
Mountaineer
Race 3: # 3 Got Bling returns to grass racing tonight and should be able to spring an upset. The favorites in this race have little or no turf form and lack the turf breeding needed to win in this spot. Got Bling is bred to run on the lawn( being by Langfurh) and is a true sprinter being a half sister the the great sprinter Too Much Bling. She has been improving in each of her last starts and there are no Donamours here tonight. Look for a winning run from Got Bling
Race 4: # 10 El Bomba returns from the bench today and should get the job done today. He loves the turf course especially this turf course and should be fit. He comes from a barn that is sharp right now and should have El Bomba ready to roll. With the weedeater Pablo Tolentino in the irons look for a winning run from El Bomba.
Race 8: # 7 Mini Mom is the class of this field and should run away from this bunch. I know she will not pay much but surely she is a single in those late pick 3 and daily double wagers. She loves this oval and really loves racing on the grass plus her last effort at Arlington was very very good. If she is on her game look for a winning run from Mini Mom today.
Mountaineer
Race 3: # 3 Got Bling returns to grass racing tonight and should be able to spring an upset. The favorites in this race have little or no turf form and lack the turf breeding needed to win in this spot. Got Bling is bred to run on the lawn( being by Langfurh) and is a true sprinter being a half sister the the great sprinter Too Much Bling. She has been improving in each of her last starts and there are no Donamours here tonight. Look for a winning run from Got Bling
Monday, June 22, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/22/2009
Delaware Park
Race 8: # 5 Maryville makes her third start off of a layoff today and should be ready to roll. She was over her head in her return from the bench and then improved greatly in her second start. Since her last outing she has worked well over the all-weather at Fair Hill and should be ready today. With Rosie Napravnik in the irons look for a winning effort from Maryville today.
Indiana Downs
Race 4: # 5 Princess Composer makes her second start off of a layoff and should be good to go today. She returns to Indiana-bred competition today which is key and gets her good luck charm in Jose Camejo back in the saddle. She ran well last out against open company and has license to improve today. Look for a winning run from Princess Composer today.
Race 8: # 5 Maryville makes her third start off of a layoff today and should be ready to roll. She was over her head in her return from the bench and then improved greatly in her second start. Since her last outing she has worked well over the all-weather at Fair Hill and should be ready today. With Rosie Napravnik in the irons look for a winning effort from Maryville today.
Indiana Downs
Race 4: # 5 Princess Composer makes her second start off of a layoff and should be good to go today. She returns to Indiana-bred competition today which is key and gets her good luck charm in Jose Camejo back in the saddle. She ran well last out against open company and has license to improve today. Look for a winning run from Princess Composer today.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/21/2009
River Downs
Race 5: # 8 Yankee Lad makes his second start today and should improve greatly. He closed well over the poly at Turfway and will enjoy the extra distance. He steps up in class to the maiden special weight level but his breeding indicates that he should handle the step up. Moving to the turf could be key for this runner being out of a Lear Fan mare. Jeff Thornbury doesn't ship to River very often but when he does he comes loaded. Look for a winning run from Yankee Lad today.
Arlington Park
Race 2: # 8 Tucky just missed last out and should get to the winner's circle today. He is bred to run on the lawn and finally gets on it. Since getting off of dirt his form has improved and hopefully getting to grass for the first time will key a victory. James Graham has been aboard for both of this runners better effort and hopefully third time can be the lucky charm today.
Race 5: # 9 Gran Estreno is looking to stay undefeated over the AP oval and has a big shot today. He steps up in class but is in good form and his breeding and past races show he can handle this level. His early speed will be key here as there isn't that much early lick for this distance. The Mike Stidham barn has done nothing wrong so far this season and should have another winner with Gran Estreno today.
Race 7: # 1 Macho Camacho is my longshot play and should spring a massive upset in this extended route today. Alot of times these races come up short on early speed and this race is no different. Macho Camacho is the only speed runner in this spot plus he draws the rail so should get the shortest trip around the track. Picks up the bug boy Roan Vargas so he gets a break in weights. Look for Macho Camacho to throw the knockout punch early.
Race 9: # 2 Voy Por Uno Mas drops from graded stakes company for this run and should get home on top today. He set the pace last out and just couldn't hold on. That pace was alot quicker than what he will see today and hopefully he can settle and catch a breather early. He loves the turf and should have no issues with the switch in surface. With Junior Alvarado in the look for the fan club to have something to celebrate today.
Race 5: # 8 Yankee Lad makes his second start today and should improve greatly. He closed well over the poly at Turfway and will enjoy the extra distance. He steps up in class to the maiden special weight level but his breeding indicates that he should handle the step up. Moving to the turf could be key for this runner being out of a Lear Fan mare. Jeff Thornbury doesn't ship to River very often but when he does he comes loaded. Look for a winning run from Yankee Lad today.
Arlington Park
Race 2: # 8 Tucky just missed last out and should get to the winner's circle today. He is bred to run on the lawn and finally gets on it. Since getting off of dirt his form has improved and hopefully getting to grass for the first time will key a victory. James Graham has been aboard for both of this runners better effort and hopefully third time can be the lucky charm today.
Race 5: # 9 Gran Estreno is looking to stay undefeated over the AP oval and has a big shot today. He steps up in class but is in good form and his breeding and past races show he can handle this level. His early speed will be key here as there isn't that much early lick for this distance. The Mike Stidham barn has done nothing wrong so far this season and should have another winner with Gran Estreno today.
Race 7: # 1 Macho Camacho is my longshot play and should spring a massive upset in this extended route today. Alot of times these races come up short on early speed and this race is no different. Macho Camacho is the only speed runner in this spot plus he draws the rail so should get the shortest trip around the track. Picks up the bug boy Roan Vargas so he gets a break in weights. Look for Macho Camacho to throw the knockout punch early.
Race 9: # 2 Voy Por Uno Mas drops from graded stakes company for this run and should get home on top today. He set the pace last out and just couldn't hold on. That pace was alot quicker than what he will see today and hopefully he can settle and catch a breather early. He loves the turf and should have no issues with the switch in surface. With Junior Alvarado in the look for the fan club to have something to celebrate today.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/20/2009
River Downs
Race 7: # 2 Esprit de Silva gets the race setup in his favor today and should be very effective today. He loves to close and with all the early speed in this spot he has the chance to finish well. He turns back from the grass and drops in class in hopes of finding the winner's circle once again. If everything falls in his favor look for a winning effort from Esprit de Silva today.
Charles Town
Race 4: # 7 Two Dragons is a C-Town specialist that should win this race for fun. He won against allowance company at 1 1/16 miles and should have not issue handling the 1 1/8 mile distance. He is a true horse for course and has one of the best guys on the grounds in the irons and should get home on top today.
Race 7: # 5 Score One More loves this oval and should fire big today. Her best runs have come at this distance over the oval and the barn does very well shipping to the house that speed built. Since her last outing she has put in a pair of sharp workouts at her home base and seems ready to roll today. Kendrick Carmouche keeps the mount.
Race 9: # 8 Trust or Bust is riding a four race win streak and should make it five in a row today. He has an advantage that most runners in this field don't have and that's races and wins over this course and distance. He is 3 for 3 at this distance over this oval and seems to love it. He has more early speed than anyone else in this race and should get home on top today.
Race 7: # 2 Esprit de Silva gets the race setup in his favor today and should be very effective today. He loves to close and with all the early speed in this spot he has the chance to finish well. He turns back from the grass and drops in class in hopes of finding the winner's circle once again. If everything falls in his favor look for a winning effort from Esprit de Silva today.
Charles Town
Race 4: # 7 Two Dragons is a C-Town specialist that should win this race for fun. He won against allowance company at 1 1/16 miles and should have not issue handling the 1 1/8 mile distance. He is a true horse for course and has one of the best guys on the grounds in the irons and should get home on top today.
Race 7: # 5 Score One More loves this oval and should fire big today. Her best runs have come at this distance over the oval and the barn does very well shipping to the house that speed built. Since her last outing she has put in a pair of sharp workouts at her home base and seems ready to roll today. Kendrick Carmouche keeps the mount.
Race 9: # 8 Trust or Bust is riding a four race win streak and should make it five in a row today. He has an advantage that most runners in this field don't have and that's races and wins over this course and distance. He is 3 for 3 at this distance over this oval and seems to love it. He has more early speed than anyone else in this race and should get home on top today.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/19/2009
River Downs
Race 8: # 1 Grand Daddy makes his debut today and this well-bred son of Johannesburg should win for fun today. He has a ton of sharp workouts at the Skylight Training Center over their Pro-Ride all-weather surface and should be fit for today's run. Trainer Tom Drury, Jr. doesn't come to River often but when he does his horses are sharp and ready to roll. With Hector Rosario, Jr. in the saddle look for a winning run from Grand Daddy today.
Arlington Park
Race 8: # 6 Stormy Ballad returns to the scene of his maiden victory looking to win another today. He broke maiden against stakes company over this turf course and should handle the distance today. He might be the lone speed in this group and has the skills to handle soft as well as firm turf. With the bug boy Mike Straight in the irons look for Stormy Ballad to score at a decent price.
Race 10: # 10 Elle Tish Slew makes her third start off of a layoff and should get the job done today. She won in her return to the races then regressed a bit. She tried to weave her way through traffic and just couldn't get up. She gets a more turf-mined rider in James Graham who has a way of getting these type runners through traffic. Look for Elle Tish Slew to get home on top today.
Race 8: # 1 Grand Daddy makes his debut today and this well-bred son of Johannesburg should win for fun today. He has a ton of sharp workouts at the Skylight Training Center over their Pro-Ride all-weather surface and should be fit for today's run. Trainer Tom Drury, Jr. doesn't come to River often but when he does his horses are sharp and ready to roll. With Hector Rosario, Jr. in the saddle look for a winning run from Grand Daddy today.
Arlington Park
Race 8: # 6 Stormy Ballad returns to the scene of his maiden victory looking to win another today. He broke maiden against stakes company over this turf course and should handle the distance today. He might be the lone speed in this group and has the skills to handle soft as well as firm turf. With the bug boy Mike Straight in the irons look for Stormy Ballad to score at a decent price.
Race 10: # 10 Elle Tish Slew makes her third start off of a layoff and should get the job done today. She won in her return to the races then regressed a bit. She tried to weave her way through traffic and just couldn't get up. She gets a more turf-mined rider in James Graham who has a way of getting these type runners through traffic. Look for Elle Tish Slew to get home on top today.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/18/2009
River Downs
Race 5: # 1 Pents Bride picks up a softer condition for this run and should find the winner's circle today. She just missed last out against open claiming company and could step up her game facing non-winners of a race since in eight months. When she is in good form she is very tough to beat and Cesar Camaque seems to fit this mare well. Look for a winning effort from Pents Bride today.
Arlington Park
Race 10: # 11 Fantizi makes her debut for the Mike Stidham barn and should be fit to fire today. She is bred to run long and on the grass or poly and should fit well in this spot. The Mike Stidham barn is as sharp as they come at AP and should have this runner keyed up for her debut. With Florent Geroux in the irons look for a big effort from Fantizi today.
Race 5: # 1 Pents Bride picks up a softer condition for this run and should find the winner's circle today. She just missed last out against open claiming company and could step up her game facing non-winners of a race since in eight months. When she is in good form she is very tough to beat and Cesar Camaque seems to fit this mare well. Look for a winning effort from Pents Bride today.
Arlington Park
Race 10: # 11 Fantizi makes her debut for the Mike Stidham barn and should be fit to fire today. She is bred to run long and on the grass or poly and should fit well in this spot. The Mike Stidham barn is as sharp as they come at AP and should have this runner keyed up for her debut. With Florent Geroux in the irons look for a big effort from Fantizi today.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/17/2009
Monmouth Park
Race 6: # 2 Earlswood Pete just edged his foes last out and should win again today. He steps up in class for this run but seems to fit in these turf claimers. This distance fits him well and surely he can fire big again. With Elvis Trujillo in the irons look for Earlswood Pete to double up today.
Race 8: # 1 Yorktown returns to the turf today and has the skill needed to get the job done today. He didn't show much in his US debut but that was over the poly at Keeneland and he should improve moving to the grass and facing softer today. He gets Jersey Joe Bravo in the irons which will be key. Look for a return to the winner's circle for Yorktown today.
Woodbine
Race 2: # 2 Captain Mark lacked late punch last out but should recover and run well tonight. He was making his first start of the year last out and may have needed that race. He stretches out today from 6 1/2 furlongs to 1 1/16 miles which is key and his breeding indicates he should love the added distance. Since that last race he has put in two solid workouts and should be ready to roll with Emma-Jayne Wilson in the saddle
Race 6: # 2 Earlswood Pete just edged his foes last out and should win again today. He steps up in class for this run but seems to fit in these turf claimers. This distance fits him well and surely he can fire big again. With Elvis Trujillo in the irons look for Earlswood Pete to double up today.
Race 8: # 1 Yorktown returns to the turf today and has the skill needed to get the job done today. He didn't show much in his US debut but that was over the poly at Keeneland and he should improve moving to the grass and facing softer today. He gets Jersey Joe Bravo in the irons which will be key. Look for a return to the winner's circle for Yorktown today.
Woodbine
Race 2: # 2 Captain Mark lacked late punch last out but should recover and run well tonight. He was making his first start of the year last out and may have needed that race. He stretches out today from 6 1/2 furlongs to 1 1/16 miles which is key and his breeding indicates he should love the added distance. Since that last race he has put in two solid workouts and should be ready to roll with Emma-Jayne Wilson in the saddle
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/16/2009
River Downs
Race 1: # 4 Sunstruck drops back to the claiming ranks today and should improve her form. She faced allowance foes and ran against the boys last time and she might have been over her head. She faces fillies and mares again and moves to $7,500 claimers which will help her cause. She has a ton of speed and should be alone on the front with Perry Ouzts today. Look for a reversal of form for Sunstruck today.
Race 8: # 5 Crypteeze was a big short last out and should be more effective today. He was making his first start since March last time and really needed that outing. He has had sucess in the past over this oval and comes from a barn that knows how to win. With all the rain lately this race may come off the turf and if it does look for Crypteeze to run away from this field today.
Race 1: # 4 Sunstruck drops back to the claiming ranks today and should improve her form. She faced allowance foes and ran against the boys last time and she might have been over her head. She faces fillies and mares again and moves to $7,500 claimers which will help her cause. She has a ton of speed and should be alone on the front with Perry Ouzts today. Look for a reversal of form for Sunstruck today.
Race 8: # 5 Crypteeze was a big short last out and should be more effective today. He was making his first start since March last time and really needed that outing. He has had sucess in the past over this oval and comes from a barn that knows how to win. With all the rain lately this race may come off the turf and if it does look for Crypteeze to run away from this field today.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/15/2009
Delaware Park
Race 3: # 8 Source of Humor makes her debut today and seems fit to roll in this spot. She has been putting in some serious works at Far Hill and has been very consistent in those works. She debuts for a sharp barn and should fire today. Jeremy Rose picks up the mount today.
Race 6: # 2 Go Hide and Watch makes her third start for the Cody Autrey barn and should be fit for today's run. She stretches out today and gets on the lawn which will be key as she is bred to run on grass and run at longer distances. This claiming race should fit her well and David Cohen is one of the best jocks on the grounds. Look for a big run from Go Hide and Watch today.
Indiana Downs
Race 3: # 8 Blue Cherries Spin won for fun last out and should win again today. He took down similar foes at River a couple of weeks ago and seems to be in good form. He has a win over this track at this distance and hopefully can fire big in this spot. He gets a new jock in Orlando Mojica who is the best in the Hoosier state and should get Blue Cherries Spin home first today.
Race 5: # 4 Monte Crystal makes her third start off of a layoff today and should be ready to roll today. She faced much tougher last out and should improve with the drop in class. She is much better on the turf and surely can fire today. With Aldo Canchano aboard look for a winning effort from Monte Crystal today.
Race 3: # 8 Source of Humor makes her debut today and seems fit to roll in this spot. She has been putting in some serious works at Far Hill and has been very consistent in those works. She debuts for a sharp barn and should fire today. Jeremy Rose picks up the mount today.
Race 6: # 2 Go Hide and Watch makes her third start for the Cody Autrey barn and should be fit for today's run. She stretches out today and gets on the lawn which will be key as she is bred to run on grass and run at longer distances. This claiming race should fit her well and David Cohen is one of the best jocks on the grounds. Look for a big run from Go Hide and Watch today.
Indiana Downs
Race 3: # 8 Blue Cherries Spin won for fun last out and should win again today. He took down similar foes at River a couple of weeks ago and seems to be in good form. He has a win over this track at this distance and hopefully can fire big in this spot. He gets a new jock in Orlando Mojica who is the best in the Hoosier state and should get Blue Cherries Spin home first today.
Race 5: # 4 Monte Crystal makes her third start off of a layoff today and should be ready to roll today. She faced much tougher last out and should improve with the drop in class. She is much better on the turf and surely can fire today. With Aldo Canchano aboard look for a winning effort from Monte Crystal today.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/14/2009
River Downs
Race 4: # 5 First Magnitude won for fun in his turf debut and should make it two in a row today. He steps up to the allowance ranks from claimers but has the skill and the breeding to suggest he can handle it. He comes from a hot barn and gets one of the better jockeys around which could key a big run. Look for a good run from First Magnitude today.
Race 8: # 6 Prince Jenna returns to his favorite surface and track and should run big today. She didn't show much in her last outing but might be better stretching out and getting back on the turf. Both of her wins have come over this turf course so hopefully she can pick her game up. With Edgar Paucar aboard look for a return to the winner's circle for Prince Jenna
Arlington Park
Race 8: # 6 Cool C Note finished well last out and should take a step forward today. He shortens up in distance today looking for a faster pace to chase and should be in fit as he has put in a couple of strong workouts for this return to the track. He gets Chris Emigh in the irons which is a positive sign and the team of Emigh and Scott Becker have been on fire as of late. Look for a big run from Cool C Note today.
Race 10: # 5 Lake Cook makes her third start off of a layoff and should be fit and ready to roll today. She moves back to the grass which is key as she is much better on turf than on poly and she returns in just 10 days which means she is fit and set for a big effort. She was the beaten favorite last out and hopefully she can redeem her fans today. Look for Lake Cook to fire big today.
Mountaineer
Race 1: # 5 Spurious gets on the grass today and should step his game up. He is bred to be a turf runner so surely he can run an improved race tonight. He gets a new jock in T. D. Houghton which could key a nice effort. Look fro Spurious to turn things around and get home first tonight.
Race 3: # 7 Gadda Da Vida looks for her second win at the Mountain and should win for fun. She stretches out and gets on the lawn which make her interesting and the competition is lesser than what she faced in the past. The team of Shanyfelt and Parker are lights out at the Mountain and hopefully Gadda Da Vida can get home first tonight.
Race 4: # 5 First Magnitude won for fun in his turf debut and should make it two in a row today. He steps up to the allowance ranks from claimers but has the skill and the breeding to suggest he can handle it. He comes from a hot barn and gets one of the better jockeys around which could key a big run. Look for a good run from First Magnitude today.
Race 8: # 6 Prince Jenna returns to his favorite surface and track and should run big today. She didn't show much in her last outing but might be better stretching out and getting back on the turf. Both of her wins have come over this turf course so hopefully she can pick her game up. With Edgar Paucar aboard look for a return to the winner's circle for Prince Jenna
Arlington Park
Race 8: # 6 Cool C Note finished well last out and should take a step forward today. He shortens up in distance today looking for a faster pace to chase and should be in fit as he has put in a couple of strong workouts for this return to the track. He gets Chris Emigh in the irons which is a positive sign and the team of Emigh and Scott Becker have been on fire as of late. Look for a big run from Cool C Note today.
Race 10: # 5 Lake Cook makes her third start off of a layoff and should be fit and ready to roll today. She moves back to the grass which is key as she is much better on turf than on poly and she returns in just 10 days which means she is fit and set for a big effort. She was the beaten favorite last out and hopefully she can redeem her fans today. Look for Lake Cook to fire big today.
Mountaineer
Race 1: # 5 Spurious gets on the grass today and should step his game up. He is bred to be a turf runner so surely he can run an improved race tonight. He gets a new jock in T. D. Houghton which could key a nice effort. Look fro Spurious to turn things around and get home first tonight.
Race 3: # 7 Gadda Da Vida looks for her second win at the Mountain and should win for fun. She stretches out and gets on the lawn which make her interesting and the competition is lesser than what she faced in the past. The team of Shanyfelt and Parker are lights out at the Mountain and hopefully Gadda Da Vida can get home first tonight.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/13/2009
River Downs
Race 6: # 3 Bubblin' Brew drops in class for this effort and should step her game up today. She faced stakes foes last out and seemed a bit outclassed. She returns to the maiden ranks which will be key and she runs at a distance that suites her better. Since her last race she has put in a strong workout over the oval which shows she is fit. Trainer Jeff Greenhill has been on fire as of late and should have Bubblin' Brew ready to roll.
Churchill Downs
Race 7: # 3 No Inflation put in a good effort last out to just miss against similar and should step hie game up today. He grabbed the lead before being caught late in his last outing and hopefully he learned alot from that run. The Churchill turf is a big more forgiving than the Arlington turf so if he gets the same trip as last time he should be victorious. With Robby Albarado in the saddle look for a big run from No Inflation
Race 10: # 7 Asiatic Boy ships to Churchill for the first time today and should run a big race today. He has faced some of the toughest runners in the world and surely can draw on that experience to help him today. Since shipping to the US he has put in a few decent workouts and seems to be getting better with each work. He gets Lasix for the first time which could move him up greatly. With Alan Garcia in the saddle look for a big run from Asiatic Boy today
Race 6: # 3 Bubblin' Brew drops in class for this effort and should step her game up today. She faced stakes foes last out and seemed a bit outclassed. She returns to the maiden ranks which will be key and she runs at a distance that suites her better. Since her last race she has put in a strong workout over the oval which shows she is fit. Trainer Jeff Greenhill has been on fire as of late and should have Bubblin' Brew ready to roll.
Churchill Downs
Race 7: # 3 No Inflation put in a good effort last out to just miss against similar and should step hie game up today. He grabbed the lead before being caught late in his last outing and hopefully he learned alot from that run. The Churchill turf is a big more forgiving than the Arlington turf so if he gets the same trip as last time he should be victorious. With Robby Albarado in the saddle look for a big run from No Inflation
Race 10: # 7 Asiatic Boy ships to Churchill for the first time today and should run a big race today. He has faced some of the toughest runners in the world and surely can draw on that experience to help him today. Since shipping to the US he has put in a few decent workouts and seems to be getting better with each work. He gets Lasix for the first time which could move him up greatly. With Alan Garcia in the saddle look for a big run from Asiatic Boy today
Friday, June 12, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/12/2009
River Downs
Race 11: # 6 Lovely Bull has rounded into form as of late and hopefully can transform that skill into a victory today. She has reeled off two straight wins against lesser company and steps up to the allowance ranks today. She is much better when the track is wet and hopefully she can catch a sloppy surface today. She has a ton of early speed which is key and has the ability to bottom out this bunch today. Look for Lovely Bull to be a factor today.
Arlington Park
Race 7: # 3 Go Native ran well in his 2009 debut and should improve greatly today. She is much better on the turf than poly or dirt and hopefully getting back on the lawn will be key. The team of Junior Alvarado and Moises Yanez fire big at AP and surely can get Go Native home on top today.
Race 9: # 8 Advisable stretches out in distance today looking to get back to the winner's circle today. Her best form has been on turf and the Woodbine turf is very similar to the Arlington lawn. She must have needed her last outing and since has put together a couple of solid workouts that show she is fit. With Quincy Hamilton in the irons look for a big run from Advisable today.
Race 11: # 6 Lovely Bull has rounded into form as of late and hopefully can transform that skill into a victory today. She has reeled off two straight wins against lesser company and steps up to the allowance ranks today. She is much better when the track is wet and hopefully she can catch a sloppy surface today. She has a ton of early speed which is key and has the ability to bottom out this bunch today. Look for Lovely Bull to be a factor today.
Arlington Park
Race 7: # 3 Go Native ran well in his 2009 debut and should improve greatly today. She is much better on the turf than poly or dirt and hopefully getting back on the lawn will be key. The team of Junior Alvarado and Moises Yanez fire big at AP and surely can get Go Native home on top today.
Race 9: # 8 Advisable stretches out in distance today looking to get back to the winner's circle today. Her best form has been on turf and the Woodbine turf is very similar to the Arlington lawn. She must have needed her last outing and since has put together a couple of solid workouts that show she is fit. With Quincy Hamilton in the irons look for a big run from Advisable today.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/11/2009
River Downs
Race 6: # 5 Royalewitcheese won easy last out and should make it two in a row today. He is in really good form right now which is key and he has had no issues handling this oval in the past. He has a really good off track record and with all the rain here in Cincy the track should be good and wet. With Edgar Paucar back aboard look for another winning run from Royalewitcheese today.
Race 12: # 2 Kandinsky returns to the Buckeye state today looking to return to his winning ways. His last race at Churchill wasn't his best effort and he might have been in over his head. He return to the oval he won over recently and he gets Perry Ouzts back aboard who won with him the last time they were together. Look for a big run from Kandinsky today.
Churchill Downs
Race 2: # 4 Dp the Facilitator won strongly last out and looks to make it two in a row today. He didn't handle the poly at Keeneland and when he got on conventional dirt he ran away from the field. Some might think that race was weak with it being at River but the second place finisher came back to win in his next out so that race might be key. Plus it was one of the fast times for that distance at River in quiet a while. Since that effort he has put in a very sharp workout at Keeneland showing he is ready to roll. Look for a winning run from this Wesley Ward trainee
Race 7: # 5 Congar makes his second start today and should break his maiden for fun. He didn't get off to the best of starts and rushed up into contention. He gets and extra 1/16 of a mile today and may be fit as he has a sharp workout at Thistledown saying he's ready. Trainer Tim Hamm has a way with two-year-olds and surely he has Congar tight and ready to roll. Julien Leparoux get the mount today.
Race 6: # 5 Royalewitcheese won easy last out and should make it two in a row today. He is in really good form right now which is key and he has had no issues handling this oval in the past. He has a really good off track record and with all the rain here in Cincy the track should be good and wet. With Edgar Paucar back aboard look for another winning run from Royalewitcheese today.
Race 12: # 2 Kandinsky returns to the Buckeye state today looking to return to his winning ways. His last race at Churchill wasn't his best effort and he might have been in over his head. He return to the oval he won over recently and he gets Perry Ouzts back aboard who won with him the last time they were together. Look for a big run from Kandinsky today.
Churchill Downs
Race 2: # 4 Dp the Facilitator won strongly last out and looks to make it two in a row today. He didn't handle the poly at Keeneland and when he got on conventional dirt he ran away from the field. Some might think that race was weak with it being at River but the second place finisher came back to win in his next out so that race might be key. Plus it was one of the fast times for that distance at River in quiet a while. Since that effort he has put in a very sharp workout at Keeneland showing he is ready to roll. Look for a winning run from this Wesley Ward trainee
Race 7: # 5 Congar makes his second start today and should break his maiden for fun. He didn't get off to the best of starts and rushed up into contention. He gets and extra 1/16 of a mile today and may be fit as he has a sharp workout at Thistledown saying he's ready. Trainer Tim Hamm has a way with two-year-olds and surely he has Congar tight and ready to roll. Julien Leparoux get the mount today.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/10/2009
Indiana Downs
Race 5: # 6 Boss Lafitte was a decent third off of the bench last out and should improve today. He moves up in class for this effort but shouldn't have trouble as he is a graded stakes winner and really fits in this bunch. This race came up tougher than expected but Boss Lafitte should be a cut above the rest. Robby Albarado comes in for the ride which is a good sign.
Race 7: # 8 Marquee Delivery won well in her Indy debut and should add another win to her resume today. She steps up for this effort but seems to be in good form and shows a decent workout to prep for today's outing. Jesus Castanon fits this runner well and should get her home first today.
Woodbine
Race 3: # 6 I'm a Little Fish returns to the turf today looking to get home first. His last turf run was a decent second and hopefully he can return to good form on the grass. This is his second start off of a layoff and surely he can step up and win today. Robert Landry retains the mount today.
Race 5: # 6 Boss Lafitte was a decent third off of the bench last out and should improve today. He moves up in class for this effort but shouldn't have trouble as he is a graded stakes winner and really fits in this bunch. This race came up tougher than expected but Boss Lafitte should be a cut above the rest. Robby Albarado comes in for the ride which is a good sign.
Race 7: # 8 Marquee Delivery won well in her Indy debut and should add another win to her resume today. She steps up for this effort but seems to be in good form and shows a decent workout to prep for today's outing. Jesus Castanon fits this runner well and should get her home first today.
Woodbine
Race 3: # 6 I'm a Little Fish returns to the turf today looking to get home first. His last turf run was a decent second and hopefully he can return to good form on the grass. This is his second start off of a layoff and surely he can step up and win today. Robert Landry retains the mount today.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/9/2009
River Downs
Race 1: # 4 A P's Boomin Baby makes her River debut today and should improve her form today. She turns back to dirt racing after not showing much on the turf at Indy and could improve her form. Trainer Eric Reed has been struggling a little at River but surely can turn things around today. Edgar Paucar picks up the mount which is a good sign. Look for a big run from A P's Boomin Baby today.
Race 8: # 9 I Can't Know makes his second start off of a layoff today and should be fitter today. He closed well last out into a very slow pace and looks like he can improve today. He shortens up in distance today which hopefully will lead to a faster pace to help his kick. If he can put it together today look for a winning run from I Can't Know today.
Delaware Park
Race 4: # 11 Espinosa is bred to run on the grass and should run a big one in this spot. He is making his first start today but seems ready to roll for this outing. He was nominated for the Triple Crown so the connections had to like him a bit. Steve Klesaris is doing okay at Delaware and should have Espinosa ready to fire first out
Indiana Downs
Race 6: # 4 Gloss ships to Indy for the first time today and should win easily. He closed well to win in his turf debut at Churchill and then didn't show much next out. Facing softer conditions today should key a decent run. Trainer Joe Woodard is having a very good meet up here and should have Gloss ready to roll today.
Mountaineer
Race 2: # 4 Marty's Hunch gets back on the grass today and should be very good today. He won for fun against similar last out in the dirt and now moves back to a surface that he has won on. Trainer Doug Shanyfelt is on fire right now and should have Marty's Hunch geared down and ready to roll. Dean Sarvis picks up the mount today.
Race 1: # 4 A P's Boomin Baby makes her River debut today and should improve her form today. She turns back to dirt racing after not showing much on the turf at Indy and could improve her form. Trainer Eric Reed has been struggling a little at River but surely can turn things around today. Edgar Paucar picks up the mount which is a good sign. Look for a big run from A P's Boomin Baby today.
Race 8: # 9 I Can't Know makes his second start off of a layoff today and should be fitter today. He closed well last out into a very slow pace and looks like he can improve today. He shortens up in distance today which hopefully will lead to a faster pace to help his kick. If he can put it together today look for a winning run from I Can't Know today.
Delaware Park
Race 4: # 11 Espinosa is bred to run on the grass and should run a big one in this spot. He is making his first start today but seems ready to roll for this outing. He was nominated for the Triple Crown so the connections had to like him a bit. Steve Klesaris is doing okay at Delaware and should have Espinosa ready to fire first out
Indiana Downs
Race 6: # 4 Gloss ships to Indy for the first time today and should win easily. He closed well to win in his turf debut at Churchill and then didn't show much next out. Facing softer conditions today should key a decent run. Trainer Joe Woodard is having a very good meet up here and should have Gloss ready to roll today.
Mountaineer
Race 2: # 4 Marty's Hunch gets back on the grass today and should be very good today. He won for fun against similar last out in the dirt and now moves back to a surface that he has won on. Trainer Doug Shanyfelt is on fire right now and should have Marty's Hunch geared down and ready to roll. Dean Sarvis picks up the mount today.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Play of the Day for 6/8/2009
Indiana Downs
Race 1: # 3 Winners Get Even won in her Indy debut on the lawn and should make it two in a row today. Since that win she has put together three decent workouts to get fit for this run. She is much better on the lawn and have the advantage of being the only horse in this race to win at the distance over this track. With Orlando Mojica in the saddle look for a big run from Winners Get Even today.
Race 1: # 3 Winners Get Even won in her Indy debut on the lawn and should make it two in a row today. Since that win she has put together three decent workouts to get fit for this run. She is much better on the lawn and have the advantage of being the only horse in this race to win at the distance over this track. With Orlando Mojica in the saddle look for a big run from Winners Get Even today.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Catch Me on the Regular Guy Show Today!
At 2:00P.M. est from River Downs here in Cincy. Watch as John and Myself pick the winners for today's eight race card. www.riverdowns.com
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/6/2009
River Downs
Race 9: # 6 Devil's Lil Bit drops in class for this effort and should be able to rebound today. She hasn't shown much in her last couple but those were on the grass and against much tougher than she is facing today. She stretches out in distance and returns to the state-bred ranks which could be key to her sucess today. Edgar Paucar returns to the saddle and he seems to have the keys to this runner. Look for Devil's Lil Bit to turn things around today.
Race 11: # 6 On Your Knees drops in class for today's run and should run a big race at a big price. She has been facing tougher as of late and the drop back to the claiming ranks and picking up a softer condition will be key. She adds blinkers for this racing looking to be closer and gets the best turf jockey on the grounds in Pablo Tolentino. Hopefully she can get a good trip and spring the upset today.
Arlington Park
Race 9: # 5 Taletobetold is the best runner in the field and should win for fun today. She took down a interesting stake field at Indy that was taken off the turf and that effort should build her confidence. Since that race she has put in a good workout at Keeneland and should be fit and ready to roll. James Graham is one of the best turf riders at AP so hopefully the lucky charm can guide Taletobetold to the winner's circle.
Race 11: # 7 Tiger Woodman was closing strong last out and should step up today. He gets and extra 1/16 of a mile to help his closing kick and with the turf being dryer today he should be in good shape. His best races have been over grass courses with less give so surely he can fire today. With The Lucky Charm James Graham in the saddle look for a winning run from Tiger Woodman Today.
Belmont Park
Race 6: # 6 Fabulous Strike just missed last out in a longer race and should get the job done today. He was pushed to his limits in the Carter and almost held on at the 7 furlong distance. He is much better at six furlongs and will show it today. Since the Cater he has put in a string of quick workouts at Penn National and seems to be rounding into shape. He loves an off going and will have no problems getting home first today.
Race 9: # 4 Funny Moon has been improving with each of her starts and should get the job done today at a decent price. She loves the off going as she has won on sloppy as well as good tracks. Her lone start on this oval was very good and since then she has put in a couple of decent workouts that show she is fit. With Alan Garcia in the irons look for a winning effort from Funny Moon today.
Race 10: # 11 Lauro makes his second start off of a layoff today and should be fitter for today's run. He just tired a little last out but that was to be expected. Plus the ground at Pimlico was a bit firmer than he likes. Getting on a soft turf course today should help and with the lack of speed in the spot he can control the pace and could lull them to sleep early. Andrasch Starke ships in from Germany for the mount which is a positive sign. Look for a strong run from Lauro
Race 11: # 6 Charitable Man won for fun last out over the oval and should get home first today. He's undefeated on regular dirt and looks like he might be rounding into form. He is bred for this race being by a Belmont Stakes winner. Plus being out of a Saint Ballado mare he should handle the off going just fine. Alan Garcia fits this horse well and should have no issues getting the job done today.
Race 9: # 6 Devil's Lil Bit drops in class for this effort and should be able to rebound today. She hasn't shown much in her last couple but those were on the grass and against much tougher than she is facing today. She stretches out in distance and returns to the state-bred ranks which could be key to her sucess today. Edgar Paucar returns to the saddle and he seems to have the keys to this runner. Look for Devil's Lil Bit to turn things around today.
Race 11: # 6 On Your Knees drops in class for today's run and should run a big race at a big price. She has been facing tougher as of late and the drop back to the claiming ranks and picking up a softer condition will be key. She adds blinkers for this racing looking to be closer and gets the best turf jockey on the grounds in Pablo Tolentino. Hopefully she can get a good trip and spring the upset today.
Arlington Park
Race 9: # 5 Taletobetold is the best runner in the field and should win for fun today. She took down a interesting stake field at Indy that was taken off the turf and that effort should build her confidence. Since that race she has put in a good workout at Keeneland and should be fit and ready to roll. James Graham is one of the best turf riders at AP so hopefully the lucky charm can guide Taletobetold to the winner's circle.
Race 11: # 7 Tiger Woodman was closing strong last out and should step up today. He gets and extra 1/16 of a mile to help his closing kick and with the turf being dryer today he should be in good shape. His best races have been over grass courses with less give so surely he can fire today. With The Lucky Charm James Graham in the saddle look for a winning run from Tiger Woodman Today.
Belmont Park
Race 6: # 6 Fabulous Strike just missed last out in a longer race and should get the job done today. He was pushed to his limits in the Carter and almost held on at the 7 furlong distance. He is much better at six furlongs and will show it today. Since the Cater he has put in a string of quick workouts at Penn National and seems to be rounding into shape. He loves an off going and will have no problems getting home first today.
Race 9: # 4 Funny Moon has been improving with each of her starts and should get the job done today at a decent price. She loves the off going as she has won on sloppy as well as good tracks. Her lone start on this oval was very good and since then she has put in a couple of decent workouts that show she is fit. With Alan Garcia in the irons look for a winning effort from Funny Moon today.
Race 10: # 11 Lauro makes his second start off of a layoff today and should be fitter for today's run. He just tired a little last out but that was to be expected. Plus the ground at Pimlico was a bit firmer than he likes. Getting on a soft turf course today should help and with the lack of speed in the spot he can control the pace and could lull them to sleep early. Andrasch Starke ships in from Germany for the mount which is a positive sign. Look for a strong run from Lauro
Race 11: # 6 Charitable Man won for fun last out over the oval and should get home first today. He's undefeated on regular dirt and looks like he might be rounding into form. He is bred for this race being by a Belmont Stakes winner. Plus being out of a Saint Ballado mare he should handle the off going just fine. Alan Garcia fits this horse well and should have no issues getting the job done today.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/5/2009
River Downs
Race 12: # 4 Howdy Boy Rib just missed last out and should step things up today. He might have regressed just a little in that last outing and might have disliked the distance. He turns back to a distance where he has been very sucessfull and should be set to fire big today. Edgar Paucar retains the mount today.
Arlington Park
Race 9: # 4 My Best Pal Red has been consistent in the past and should have no issue regaining his winning form today. He was a decent third in his return to AP and should improve in today's run. He gets back on the grass for this which could be key and get E. T. Baird back aboard who seems to have the keys to this runner. Look for a big effort from My Best Pal Red today.
Belmont Park
Race 9: # 7 Elmfield Boy won easily last out and should keep his undefeated record in tact today. This is a big step up in distance and class for him but he is bred to run all day and seems fit after that nice effort at Presque Isle. He is one of the few in this race that has handled softer turf and with all the rain yesterday and the day before the turf should have some give to it. Eibar Coa picks up the mount which is a positive sign.
Race 12: # 4 Howdy Boy Rib just missed last out and should step things up today. He might have regressed just a little in that last outing and might have disliked the distance. He turns back to a distance where he has been very sucessfull and should be set to fire big today. Edgar Paucar retains the mount today.
Arlington Park
Race 9: # 4 My Best Pal Red has been consistent in the past and should have no issue regaining his winning form today. He was a decent third in his return to AP and should improve in today's run. He gets back on the grass for this which could be key and get E. T. Baird back aboard who seems to have the keys to this runner. Look for a big effort from My Best Pal Red today.
Belmont Park
Race 9: # 7 Elmfield Boy won easily last out and should keep his undefeated record in tact today. This is a big step up in distance and class for him but he is bred to run all day and seems fit after that nice effort at Presque Isle. He is one of the few in this race that has handled softer turf and with all the rain yesterday and the day before the turf should have some give to it. Eibar Coa picks up the mount which is a positive sign.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/4/2009
River Downs
Race 11: # 4 Holly the Dud makes her third start off of a layoff and should be fit to roll today. She turns back to a sprint distance and moves back to the dirt where she is much more effective. She really likes this oval with five of her six wins coming here at River and she can handle sloppy tracks as well as dry tracks. With Cesar Camaque in the saddle look for a winning effort from Holly the Dud today.
Churchill Downs
Race 2: # 7 Miss Buddhafull drops to the lowest claiming price on form and should step things up today. She ran an okay fourth at 7 furlongs and should enjoy the added distance for this run. She has proven in the past to handle the distance and might have need that race over the Churchill oval last out. She gets a new jock in Christian Santiago Reyes who is a solid jock and should get Miss Buddhafull home today.
Race 4: # 3 Tar Beach makes his second start of 2009 and should run well again today. He ran a decent race in his return and the added furlong today will be key. Since that last start he has fired a quick workout for this start and seems fit for a big run. The team of McPeek and Albarado have been on fire recently and should get Tar Beach home first today.
Race 11: # 4 Holly the Dud makes her third start off of a layoff and should be fit to roll today. She turns back to a sprint distance and moves back to the dirt where she is much more effective. She really likes this oval with five of her six wins coming here at River and she can handle sloppy tracks as well as dry tracks. With Cesar Camaque in the saddle look for a winning effort from Holly the Dud today.
Churchill Downs
Race 2: # 7 Miss Buddhafull drops to the lowest claiming price on form and should step things up today. She ran an okay fourth at 7 furlongs and should enjoy the added distance for this run. She has proven in the past to handle the distance and might have need that race over the Churchill oval last out. She gets a new jock in Christian Santiago Reyes who is a solid jock and should get Miss Buddhafull home today.
Race 4: # 3 Tar Beach makes his second start of 2009 and should run well again today. He ran a decent race in his return and the added furlong today will be key. Since that last start he has fired a quick workout for this start and seems fit for a big run. The team of McPeek and Albarado have been on fire recently and should get Tar Beach home first today.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/3/2009
Monmouth Park
Race 6: # 8 Reata's Vixen returns to racing on the Jersey shore and should return to her winning ways. She has been much more competitive over the turf here than in Florida or New York and with the slight layoff she should be fit. She gets the riding services of Carlos Marquez, Jr. who is one of the most underrated turf riders in the country. Look for Reata's Vixen to turn things around today.
Race 8: # 4 Show Place is the only runner in the race with multiple wins over the Monmouth turf course which give her an advantage over this bunch. Her last start was the first since December and she surely needed it. Since that last start she has put in a string of good workouts over the polytrack at Keeneland and should be fit for this run. With Paco Lopez in the irons look for Show Place to win today.
Indiana Downs
Race 3: # 9 Smart Attire drops to the lowest claiming price of his career looking to get home first today. He moves to the turf which could be a positive and he is by one of the hottest sires going right now in Smarty Jones. Since his last start at Oaklawn he has put in a couple of okay workouts at Victory Haven training center and should be fit. With Fernando De La Cruz up look for a winning effort from Smart Attire today.
Race 5: # 8 Antrim County ships to Indy for the first time and should win for fun today. He has been facing much tougher in his past and the trip up here should help him add another win to his resume. He might be better on the grass than on dirt or poly and should run away from this bunch easy. Look for a big run from Antrim County today.
Race 6: # 8 Reata's Vixen returns to racing on the Jersey shore and should return to her winning ways. She has been much more competitive over the turf here than in Florida or New York and with the slight layoff she should be fit. She gets the riding services of Carlos Marquez, Jr. who is one of the most underrated turf riders in the country. Look for Reata's Vixen to turn things around today.
Race 8: # 4 Show Place is the only runner in the race with multiple wins over the Monmouth turf course which give her an advantage over this bunch. Her last start was the first since December and she surely needed it. Since that last start she has put in a string of good workouts over the polytrack at Keeneland and should be fit for this run. With Paco Lopez in the irons look for Show Place to win today.
Indiana Downs
Race 3: # 9 Smart Attire drops to the lowest claiming price of his career looking to get home first today. He moves to the turf which could be a positive and he is by one of the hottest sires going right now in Smarty Jones. Since his last start at Oaklawn he has put in a couple of okay workouts at Victory Haven training center and should be fit. With Fernando De La Cruz up look for a winning effort from Smart Attire today.
Race 5: # 8 Antrim County ships to Indy for the first time and should win for fun today. He has been facing much tougher in his past and the trip up here should help him add another win to his resume. He might be better on the grass than on dirt or poly and should run away from this bunch easy. Look for a big run from Antrim County today.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/2/2009
River Downs
Race 1: # 7 City Councilor makes his debut today against a competitive field and should make a good showing of himself. He's from a winning family that has produced a couple of stakes winners and even a state sprint champ. He has a couple of workouts over the Beulah oval and hopefully is fit for this run today. Ramon Luna picks up the mount today for Jake Radosevich
Race 4: # 2 Pro Bono cuts back in distance and moves back to the dirt which should be key in his performance today. He tired in that last effort but he might not have liked the turf and that run was against tougher than he is facing today. His last River effort was very good and if he can return to that form he will be dangerous. Perry Ouzts pick up the mount today.
Indiana Downs
Race 6: # 6 Sweet Talkin Rose ships in for this effort and should be ready to roll today. She ran solid against similar at River last out and should be fit enough for this run. She has won on the turf before and will be a factor today. With Belen Quinonez in the irons look for another winning effort from Sweet Talkin Rose today.
Race 1: # 7 City Councilor makes his debut today against a competitive field and should make a good showing of himself. He's from a winning family that has produced a couple of stakes winners and even a state sprint champ. He has a couple of workouts over the Beulah oval and hopefully is fit for this run today. Ramon Luna picks up the mount today for Jake Radosevich
Race 4: # 2 Pro Bono cuts back in distance and moves back to the dirt which should be key in his performance today. He tired in that last effort but he might not have liked the turf and that run was against tougher than he is facing today. His last River effort was very good and if he can return to that form he will be dangerous. Perry Ouzts pick up the mount today.
Indiana Downs
Race 6: # 6 Sweet Talkin Rose ships in for this effort and should be ready to roll today. She ran solid against similar at River last out and should be fit enough for this run. She has won on the turf before and will be a factor today. With Belen Quinonez in the irons look for another winning effort from Sweet Talkin Rose today.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Spot Plays for 6/1/2009
Indiana Downs
Race 3: # 10 Sligo's Secret gets on the grass today and should be able to turn things around. He ran a poor race last time but that was moved to the main track because of rain and hopefully that will not happen today. He drops down to the claiming ranks today which could be key to a rebound. With Rodney Prescott back in the irons look for improvement from Sligo's Secret today.
Race 5: # 8 Panthera Tigre steps up in class today but should run a decent race today. She is much better on the lawn then all-weather or dirt surfaces so the move to the grass today could be key. Since her last effort she has put together two solid workouts at trackside which show she is fit. Only question is can she handle the five furlong distance. Rafael Mojica, Jr. picks up the mount today.
Race 7: # 2 Princess Composer returns from the bench today and should fire at a big price. She is almost unbeatable in the state of Indiana and she can run on all surfaces. Since going to the bench she has put in some okay works at Gulfstream as well as Turfway to prep for her 2009 return. She fires well fresh and should have no issues restarting her win streak. With Karlo Lopez in the irons look for Princess Composer to return in a big way.
Mountaineer
Race 2: # 7 Here Comes Scooter showed some improvement last out and should move forward today. He is bred to love the grass and should fire big on the lawn tonight. He gets one of the most underrated riders on the grounds in Jesus Barria which should help tonight. Look for Here Comes Scooter to speed by the competition tonight.
Race 3: # 10 Sligo's Secret gets on the grass today and should be able to turn things around. He ran a poor race last time but that was moved to the main track because of rain and hopefully that will not happen today. He drops down to the claiming ranks today which could be key to a rebound. With Rodney Prescott back in the irons look for improvement from Sligo's Secret today.
Race 5: # 8 Panthera Tigre steps up in class today but should run a decent race today. She is much better on the lawn then all-weather or dirt surfaces so the move to the grass today could be key. Since her last effort she has put together two solid workouts at trackside which show she is fit. Only question is can she handle the five furlong distance. Rafael Mojica, Jr. picks up the mount today.
Race 7: # 2 Princess Composer returns from the bench today and should fire at a big price. She is almost unbeatable in the state of Indiana and she can run on all surfaces. Since going to the bench she has put in some okay works at Gulfstream as well as Turfway to prep for her 2009 return. She fires well fresh and should have no issues restarting her win streak. With Karlo Lopez in the irons look for Princess Composer to return in a big way.
Mountaineer
Race 2: # 7 Here Comes Scooter showed some improvement last out and should move forward today. He is bred to love the grass and should fire big on the lawn tonight. He gets one of the most underrated riders on the grounds in Jesus Barria which should help tonight. Look for Here Comes Scooter to speed by the competition tonight.
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