OK, One of the deepest and most playable cards I’ve ever seen today at Kentucky Downs where the enormous purses have drawn everyone to the European Style turf course for a fabulous weekend of racing. For Saturday I’ve completely handicapped all 11 races from KY Downs with PK5, PK4 and PK3 wagers suggested. This track needs to be played like Royal Ascot, smaller wagers go a long way here. I play Win bets, small exactas, and small running tickets. You could cash a win bet & exacta and be in the black for the rest of the day. I clearly…
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.
ALL PICKS FOR TURF ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ KY DOWNS RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 6 1/2 Furlongs | F&M | 3 Yr Olds & Up | STARTER ALLOWANCE – #4 FOREIGN EXCHANGE – pure turf sprinter gets jump #13 NELLYSFORD – dangerous of draws in #10 HEY KITTEN – big class drop, turns back to sprint #7 KASSERINE PASS – brings the speed, 2nd off layoff (#2 CLASSICAL MAGIC) PK5 ~ (4,10,13/2/1,8,9/6,8,10/3,8,12) – – ~~~~ KY DOWNS RACE…
ALL PICKS FOR TURF ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ KY DOWNS RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 1 Mile | F&M | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN CLAIM – #7 CODE NAME LISA – 2nd start, 1st Maler, remains sharp #3 YABA DABA DIVA – 2nd off layoff, drops 1st claimers #1 ENTRY – either or #4 FORGOT PASSWORD – both races better, steps up (#6 COUNTRY TIME) PK5 ~ (1,3,7/4,6,9/2,4,6/2,5,15/10) – – ~~~~ KY DOWNS RACE 2 ~…
ALL PICKS FOR TURF ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ KY DOWNS RACE 1 ~ (1 star) 1 Mile | TURF | 3 Yr Olds & Up | CLAIMING – #3 MOROCCO – claimed again, 2nd off layoff #2 DIGITAL FOOTPRINT – re-claimed by Maker & freshened #6 AFLEET MOMENT – 2nd off layoff, fits nicely #4 UNCAPPED – may grab share (#7 RANSACK) PK5 ~ (3/3,6,8/1,4/3,8,9/1,8,10) PK5 ~ (2,3/3,6,8/1,4/3/1,8,10) – – ~~~~ KY DOWNS RACE 2 ~ (0 star) 6…
GRASS PICKS FOR GRASS ONLY ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (1 star) 7 Furlongs | F&M | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #4 I’M PERFECT TOO – just missed in troubled debut #1 EQUAL PAY – talented but troubled, sets the pace #3 MUN LUV – no chance last, needs more #7 SOMEDAY MAYBE – may grab small share (#6 BIG CITY MOMMA) PK5 ~ (1,3,4/1,4,6/2/2,6,7/6,7,8) PK5 ~ (1,3,4/1,4,6/1,2,3/6/6,7,8) – -…
OFF TURF PICKS PROVIDED ~ 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) 7 Furlongs | Fillies | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #3 LOVE TO RUN – sharp, turf to dirt for 2nd start #8 ALSANAH – draws Saez for debut #7 HOPE OVER FEAR – turf to dirt for 2nd out #6 SPEEDOMETER – may grab share (#4 SWEET LADY IVANKA) PK5 ~ (3,7,8/5,9,11/7,8,9/1/1,5,8) PK5 ~ (3,7,8/5,9,11/9/1,5,7/1,5,8) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2…
GRASS PICKS FOR GRASS ONLY ~ 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 | NY Bred | TURF | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #3 CITIZEN K – 1st Lasix, 1st turf for good barn #5 WAR SMOKE – obvious one to beat of nice debut #1 BRIAN’S MISSION – blinkers on for 2nd start #9 SHERIFF BLANCO – may last for share (#7 GIRAMONTE) PK5 ~ (1,3,5/2,8/1,6,7/7/1,2,6) -…
GRASS PICKS FOR GRASS ONLY ~ 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 | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN CLAIM – #5 WILD APPEAL – makes 2nd start out of tough debut #2 BET – Poly to dirt for 2nd start #4 COASTAL CHAOS – Pletcher firster gets Jose Ortiz #3 LANZONI – Rudy firster gets Saez (#1 MO REWARDS) PK5 ~ (2,4,5/2,3,4,6/3/3,5,11/2,4,7) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) 5 1/2 Furlongs…
OFF TURF PICKS PROVIDED ~ 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 1/16 Miles | F&M TURF | 3 Yr Olds & Up | CLAIMING – #6 BLUE ATLAS – drops in class 2nd off layoff #4 COWORTH PARK – fresh & drops in class #1 BEE BIT – 18% off the claim, fresh & drops #8 MOPOLKA – may grab small share (#5 CLADDAGH’S RUN) —-[DIRT 3,1,7,4,5]—- PK5 ~ (1,4,6/1,8,9/2,3/2,4/1,3,8) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE…
OFF TURF PICKS PROVIDED ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~~~~ NO SELECTIONS – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (1 star) 1 1/8 Miles | 3 Yr Olds & Up | CLAIMING – #2 MUBARMAJ – logical drop off voided claim #4 FLOWERS FOR LISA – 2nd over course, claimed again #1 ENTRY – either or can do #3 GRIT AND GLORY – claimed again, 2nd over (#7 HAMMERIN AAMER) PK5 ~ (2/1,2,7/2,4,8/2,3,5/1,6,9) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA…