Author: Zenyatta John

TOP PICKS & SUGGESTED WAGERS I handicap the races and list Four Horses per race (plus another in case scratches) in order of preference starting with the Top Pick so multi-race and inter-race wagers can be formed. Currently, I am focused on BELMONT PARK & CHURCHILL DOWNS  providing my Pick5, Pick4 and Pick3 wagering strategies. My selections for turf races are 2nd to none. I find value and Double Digit Top Pick Turf Winner as my specialty.. Spot Plays may also be included in the daily selections, weekends more probable. Tracks for potential Spot Plays include WOODBINE, SANTA ANITA PARK, LAUREL PARK, GULFSTREAM PARK, and DELAWARE PARK. I'll focus around turf races looking to cash nice tickets.

ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES STARS (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (1 star) Turf – 1 Mile – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #3 OFF SCRIPT – up-cycle, big run 1st turf last #5 HELLO BEAUTY – looms the one to beat #10 STARSHIP PEGASUS – makes 2nd start #1 SASSETTI – may last for small share (#2 ENTRY) —-[DIRT PICKS 3,9,12,1,4]—- PK5 ~ (3,5,10/1,5,7/6/1,5,10/3,4,7) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (1 star) Turf – 5…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Turf – 1 1/16 Miles – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #3 FRANKLIN DELANO – toss debut on dirt, goes 1st turf #2 AMBASSADOR BLUE – blinkers on, sharp for 2nd start #6 BOTTAS – barn in firing, gets Prat in saddle #8 CONQUERING FORCE – may grab small share (#4 QUIET POWER) PK5 ~ (2,3,6/3/1,2,3,5/6,7,10/4,6,10) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (1 star) Turf – 1…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCHCORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Turf – 5 1/2 Furlongs – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #7 CRISTOBAL – blinkers on, 2nd start, Prat stays #4 THREE THIRTEEN – looms the one to beat #8 MAKE A PREDICTION – more to give 2nd start #3 KING OF FOG – may last for share (#5 BERMAN) PK5 ~ (4,7,8/1,5,6/3/1,4,7/2,4,9) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs – F&M -…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 7 Furlongs – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – ALLOWANCE – #3 CITY BLOCKS – up-cycle, never better, stalks & pounces #6 ACCELERATED NEWS – looms the one to beat #4 CRIMSON QUEEN – toss last, drops, speedy #2 STRACA – may grab small share (#7 GRACE AND GRIT) PK5 ~ (3/1,8,10/2,3,5/6,7,8/4,6,8) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Turf – 1 1/16 Miles -…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Hurdle – 2 3/8 Miles – 4 Yr Olds & Up – G1 Jonathan Sheppard H. – #3 JIMMY P – should improve off last, has rabbit #1 GIVEMEFIVE – is the one to beat #5 WHO’S COUNTING – fits under #2 HIDDEN PATH – may grab share late PK3 ~ (1,3/3,5/4,9) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs – F&M – 3 Yr Olds…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (1 star) Turf – 1 1/8 Miles – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #7 READY FOR CANDY – new barn off the layoff #3 DIMENSENIANILTY – looms the one to beat #2 INESPEREE – toss last when on the lead #4 ABUNDANT LOVE – may grab small share (#1 MYSTIC SEA) PK5 ~ (7/4,5,6/3,4,5/1,3,4/2,3,5) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ KINGS AND QUEENS PK3 ~~~~ (3/1,4,5/3,10) – ~~~~ CROSS COUNTRY PK5 ~~~~ (6/3,4/1,4,5/7,11,12/1,2,4,6) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1 Mile – 3 Yr Olds & Up – STARTER ALLOWANCE – #3 NORWICH – up-cycle, claimed again, positional speed #2 AIRBORNE ELITE – looms the one to beat #4 HOUSE UNITED – turns back, goes 2nd over course #5 SWEETTALKINGBOURBON – may grab small share (#1 ENTRY) PK5 ~ (2,3,4/1,4,5/1,2,4/4,5,6/6) – -…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Turf – 1 1/16 Miles – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #1 ENTRY – duel trainer entry #7 HONOREE – looms the one to beat #2 ENTRY – either or #6 NEWLYN – may grab small share (#5 JACK’S WORLD) —-[DIRT PICKS 3,7,4,1,2,8]—- PK5 ~ (1,2,7/2,3,4/3/4,6,8/6,7,9) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1 Mile – 3 Yr Olds & Up – CLAIMING -…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERSD MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1 1/8 Miles – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #3 DANZIT – up-cycle, 2nd off the layoff #2 BON VIVANT – blinkers off, 2nd off, stretches out #1 STONE COLD KELLY – toss last, guns from rail #6 ABSOLUTE HONOR – may last for share (#4 RAGHBA) PK5 ~ (1,2,3/4/3,4,5/2,3,6/2,3,4) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 7…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Hurdle – 2 3/8 Miles – 4 Yr Olds & Up – Michael G. Walsh Novice S. – #7 CARLOUN – ready for big effort after scratch snafu #6 ROJA REDEMPTION – looms the one to beat #2 WALK THE WARRIOR – fits well #1 TRAVESURAS – may grab share PK3 ~ (6,7/5/4,7,9) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (1 star) Dirt – 1 Mile – 3 Yr Olds &…

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