ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 5 1/2 Furlongs | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #3 TATUM – barn 41% 2nd start babies dirt sprints #4 TEAM LEADER – on his toes for debut #6 BOURBON RESERVE – big work for this #2 SWISS GUARD – Asmussen/Santana firster (#1 SPACE) PK5 ~ (3,4,6/2,6,8/3,9/2,3,8/4,7) – TRIPLE PLAY PK3 ~ (2,6,8/5,6,9/3) – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) 1 1/16 Miles | TURF | 2…
Author: Zenyatta John
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) rate strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 1 1/8 Miles | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #7 SOUTHERN FLAG – stretches out, 2nd off layoff #5 SIDEKICK – looms the one to beat #3 GATE RUNNER – blinkers on, ready for best #2 GOLDEN ALCHEMIST – 27% 2nd starts, 28% on stretch out (#6 BOLD LOOKER) PK5 ~ (3,5,7/2,4,5,8/3/4,6,8/4,9,10) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) 1 1/16 Miles | NY…
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) 1 1/8 Miles | F&M | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #5 AUNT NAUGHTY – controls race from outside #4 INVENTING – toss last, the one to beat #2 FOREVER AFTER ALL – up-cycle, should love track & 9F #1 AMENSET – may grab share late (#3 SHE’S KEEN) PK5 ~ (2,4,5/2,3,6/2,3,6/2,5,8/1) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) 5 1/2 Furlongs | NY…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 2 1/16 Miles | 4 Yr Olds & Up | ALLOWANCE – #2 PROVEN INNOCENT – comes running late #6 FREDDY FLINTSHIRE – coming in to this well #1 ANCIENT TIMES – brings the speed of big win #3 BEE MAJOR – may grab share (#5 SPRING HEELED JIM) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) 6 Furlongs | F&M | 3 Yr Olds & Up | CLAIMING -…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ TRIPLE PLAY PK3 ~~~~ TURF ONLY (5,7,10/2/1,6,8) (5,7,10/1,2,8/8) DIRT ONLY IF OFF TURF (1,7,13/4,9,10/8) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 6 Furlongs | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #2 BAT FLIP – well prepped for debut #4 BOURBON BASH – on his toes for debut #1 FAITHFUL AND TRUE – draws dreaded rail for debut #8 BLAZING SEVENS – Chad/Franco firster (#5 UPGRADE) PK5 ~ (1,2,4,8/1,2,4/1,2,3/1,6/3) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ TRIPLE PLAY PK3 ~~~~ (3,5/1,5,8,10/2) – ~~~~ CROSS COUNTRY PK5 ~~~~ (4,6,7/1,13,14/1,3,4/6,7/2) – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 1 1/16 Miles | TURF | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #7 ACTIVIST INVESTING – Chad/Irad 39% 2 yr old debuting at two turns #5 COACH PETRO – long winded colt debuts for Cox #2 REALLY GOOD – well prepped for debut, gets Saez #9 RECKONING FORCE – drops 9 lbs, stretches out off…
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) 5 1/2 Furlongs | TURF | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #5 DATAMAN – ships in hot, on toes debut #4 ALEXIS ZORBA – lost to stakes winners both outs #3 ALIBI IKE – blinkers off, 2nd start #2 WICO – other brother, other Wesley (#1 CLUBHOUSE) PK5 ~ (1,2,3,4,5/2/3,5/7,8/4,6,8) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ *(1 STAR)* 1 Mile | TURF | 3 Yr Olds &…
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) 6 Furlongs | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #1 DRINK THE WIND – remains sharp, forwardly placed #6 UP TO THE MARK – Pletcher firster well prepped #2 FRAT PACK – training strongly for debut #5 CITIZEN MACK – turns back, 1st Lasix, off layoff (#3 INSOMNIAC) PK5 ~ (1,2,6/1,4,5/2/1,2,5/2,4,7) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) 1 1/8 Miles | 3 Yr Olds…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 2 1/16 Miles | 4 Yr Olds & Up | G1 A. P. Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase S. – #7 IRANISTAN – came back running, loves it here #3 PISTOL WHIPPED – looms the one to beat #4 HISTORIC HEART – regroups on track course #5 FRENCH LIGHT – pointed here all season (#2 DOWN ROYAL) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (1 star) 7 Furlongs | F&M | 3 Yr…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ COLONIAL RACE 5 ~ (1 star) 1 1/16 Miles | TURF | 3 Yr Olds & Up | ALW OPT/CLAIM – #2 MO HAWK – toss last, back on turf, serious speed #9 MAX KO – toss last two & big effort may be due #4 HANALEI’S HOUDINI – looms the one to beat #6 KING VEGA – up-cycle, dangerous (#10 LAND MARK DEAL) PK5 ~ (2,4,6,9/3,5,6,8/5/1,7/2,9,12) PK5 ~ (2,4,6,9/3,5,6,8/5,7,9/1,7/9) – – ~~~~ COLONIAL RACE 6 ~…