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.

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 – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (2 star) 1 Mile | F&M TURF | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #4 CHARDRENEE – fresh, big run on turf #2 AIZU – the one to beat #1 HUMOR ME DIXIE – up-cycle, 2nd time two turns #3 PEARLESCENT – on toes off layoff (#6 LOOKINGTOGETLUCKY) —-[DIRT 14,5,15,11,4,3]—- PK5 ~ (2,4/2,4,5,6/2,3/1,3,7/7,9) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~ (0 star) 7…

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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 – – ~~~~ KY DOWNS RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 6 1/2 Furlongs | F&M | 3 Yr Olds & Up | CLAIMING – #2 FLAT MEADOW – may have bounced 2nd off, back on Firm, scores #10 SANTINO – new barn, nice class drop, one to beat #4 JUNGLE JUICE – big drop, Euro track experience #6 DOMONETTE – another class dropper (#1 SILENT SURPRISE) PK5 ~ (2,4,10/5,8,9/2,8,9/4,6/2) PK5 ~ (2,4,10/5,8,9/8,9/4,6/2,5) – – ~~~~ KY DOWNS RACE 2…

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Ok, Back at it already with fabulous fall action as we are heading back to Kentucky fresh off our $76,650 PK5 score on KY Derby Day as its Day 2 at KY Downs. This is tough racing, no doubt about it. The European Style course is not for every horse as some don’t appreciate the up-hill and downhill portions of the backside – so some seemingly logical horses just don’t run well at all while others at huge prices excel over the ground like a gazelle in the Serengeti. For Wednesday I’ve handicapped all 10 races from KY Downs with…

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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 – – ~~~~ KY DOWNS RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 1 Mile | F&M | 3 Yr Olds & Up | STARTER ALLOWANCE – #8 FOUR K’S – got ‘once around’ last, turns back, gets Irad #7 DOUBLE OAKED – found home on turf #11 BONITA SPRINGS – up-cycle, forwardly placed #9 FUN PADDY – faces better company today (#6 WAR EAGLE’S LOVE) PK5 ~ (7,8,11/2,6/3,6,8,12/6,12,13/5) – – ~~~~ KY DOWNS RACE 2 ~ (0 star) 7 Furlongs…

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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 ~ NO SELECTIONS – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (2 star) 7 Furlongs | NY Bred | 3 Yr Olds & Up | ALW OPT/CLAIM – #3 FORTH WORTH – 2nd off long, fitter, speed from outside #2 BUILD TO SUIT – 2nd of season, drops 1st claimers, draws rail #4 CELTIC CHAOS – drops in class 2nd off layoff #1 ENTRY – either or may…

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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 ~ (0 star) 7 Furlongs | Fillies | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #4 JAMSSTAR – ships in hot, working with star filly #3 FOUETTE – big speed debut, makes 2nd start #1 JORDAN’S LEO – working very well, draws dreaded rail #6 CARAMEL SWIRL – fast works for Mott debuter (#7 BELLAMORE) PK5 ~ (1,3,4,6/7,10/1,4,5/1,6/5,6,9) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (2…

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OK, Races stacked and packed today as its KY Derby Day at Churchill Downs and I’ve completely handicapped races 6-14 from there. My handicapping says price play after price play at Churchill so I’m expecting to have a rewarding day down there. The Best Bet is 10/1 on the line and should be a solid $15+ winner. I don’t have many favorites winning which will make these races very fun to play. For Saratoga I’ve completely handicapped all 12 races with Pick5, Pick4 and Pick3 wagers suggested. More great wagering opportunities there too, as I had to choose between two…

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GRASS PICKS FOR GRASS ONLY ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case f scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 1 1/16 Miles | NY Bred | TURF | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #1 KAZ’S BEACH – saves all the ground, lost to repeater #3 TACKLE – big run debut, one to beat #2 NEURO – fit, ready for best effort #6 ANCIENT TIMES – Pletcher/Irad firster (#5 KEY TO VICTORY) PK5 ~ (1,2,3,6/1,3,6/1,5,6/4/4,5,8) PK5 ~ (1,2,3,6/1,3,6/1,5,6/3,4,5/8) -…

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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) 6 1/2 Furlongs | NY Bred | Fillies | 2 Yr Olds | STAKES – #5 SUMMER BREW – big debut despite trouble, rolls them #4 SAMBORELLA – goes forward with fitness, 2nd start #1 MAKE MISCHIEF – drops in class, guns from rail #2 ROSSA VELOCE – won debut, Jose sticks (#3 INFRINGEMENT) PK5 ~ (1,2,4,5/1,4,5,8/6/3,4,5/1,4) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~…

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ALL PICK FOR DIRT ~ 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) 1 1/8 Miles | DIRT | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN CLAIMING – #1 ENTRY- either or, brothers as an official team #5 HOLY EMPEROR – turns back, remains sharp, up-cycle #9 LOST IN ROME – MTO draws in #6 MAGIC MOJO – trouble last time (#8 CEANT) PK5 ~ (1,5,9/3,6/4,6,7/1,4,5/1,8) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) 6 1/2 Furlongs…

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