Spot Plays for 8/2/2009

River Downs

Race 3: # 3 Slew Approved makes his return to the River looking to get home first today. This is his third start off of a layoff which could be key and he might not have handle the Tapeta last out at Presque Isle. Horses shipping back to conventional dirt from Tapeta have faired well so hopefully Slew Approved can keep the roll going. Perry Ouzts picks up the mount which is a positive sign.

Saratoga

Race 7: # 4 Cosmonaut ships back to NY for this race and should be ready to fire today. His last out might have been just a little too long and shortening up the 1 1/16 miles should fit him just fine. Julien Leparoux is one of the best turf riders in the country and should get Cosmonaut home first today.

Monmouth Park

Race 6: # 7 Acting Zippy looks to be in good form right now and should win with a good effort today. His last run was his first win at this distance and hopefully he can parlay that into another win. He has a history of win streaks and might take to this oval just fine. He has won here sprinting now look for him to win routing. Justin Shepherd retains the mount today.

Race 9: # 9 Man of Danger makes his third start off of a layoff today and should find the wire first today. He exits a couple of key races and had a reason to regress a little last time after the big effort first off the bench. He loves this oval and comes from a red-hot barn. With Chuch C Lopez in the irons look for a winning effort from Man of Danger today.