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 ~ (1 star) 6 Furlongs | 3 Yr Olds & Up | CLAIMING – #3 MADISON’S LUNA – rolls down the lane #2 YODEL EA WHO – big class drop, the one to beat #4 ROCKING THE BOAT – positional speed, gets Irad #1 FOX RED – claimed again, guns from rail (#5 REJECTED AGAIN) PK5 ~ (2,3,4/4,6,8/1,3,9/3,4,5/6)…
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 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 ~ (0 star) 6 Furlongs | Fillies | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #6 TAP N GO – just missed as fav in debut, next #2 TRADE SECRET – up-cycle, brings some speed, one to beat #4 TOUT ENSENBLE – Chad/Irad firster doing well #3 OPENTHEGATE – sharp works for Mott firster (#5 SHANGHAI ESSENCE) PK5 ~ (2,3,4,6/2,6,9/1,2,5/5/4,8,10) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~…
OK, Fantastic day to play is evolving at Saratoga Race Course this afternoon as I’ve completely handicapped all 11 races with Pick5, Pick4 and Pick3 wagers suggested. 4 Top Pick Winners Friday lead by Judge N Jury who absolutely throttled his field with a move around the far turn and he hit another gear after switching leads and blew these out by 8 lengths or so in a very impressive return to the races for Danny Gargan. The card today really sets up for my style. We should have lots of sequences today where I like a longer shot horse…
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) 1 1/8 Miles | 3 Yr Olds & Up | CLAIMING – #7 ROYAL REALM – blinkers off, drops 1st claimers, positional speed #6 ASHAAR – drops 1st claimers, guns with Saez #5 PRIME TIME PLAYER – Whitmore’s workmate goes two turns #1 GIOCARE – 2nd off long layoff, 1st claimers (#2 GOOD LOOKER) PK5 ~ (5,6,7/3,4,8,9/1,2,4/2,10/1) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~…
SOME 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) 5 1/2 Furlongs | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #8 BUCKINGHAM PRINCE – up-cycle, just missed, remains sharp #3 UNBRIDLED BOMBER – well prepped for debut #6 GOOD SKATE – Rudy firster draws Irad #2 KING OF STING – doing well, draws inside (#7 STOLEN BASE) PK5 ~ (2,3,6,8/1,3,10/1,9/1,5,8/5,8) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (1 star) 5 1/2 Furlongs…
Ok, Rain, rain and more rain. Tossed a monkey wrench in things mid-day. Things may still be a tad damp today but really looking forward to the races. For Thursday I’ve completely handicapped all 10 races from Saratoga with Pick5, Pick4 and Pick3 wagers suggested. The 1st races is a jump race listed for exhibition purposes, serious wagering not required or recommended but a small win bet for rooting interests always acceptable. I have one for today, in the Early PK5, a very well meant and intended first time starter who is on my list and I can’t wait to…
OFF TURF PICKS PROVIDED ~ ALLWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~~~~ A. P. Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase 2 1/16 Miles | G1 | 4 Yr Olds & Up – #1 FRENCH LIGHT – nice win course #2 CITE – the one to beat #3 BALTIMORE BUCKO – 2nd off, just missed #5 GALWAY KID – keeps good company – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) 6 Furlongs | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN CLAIM -…
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 ~~~~ 2 1/16 Miles | JUMPERS | 4 Yr Olds & Up | Jonathan Kiser Novice S. – #3 THE MEAN QUEEN – watch her go #4 FAST CAR – nice win here, had prep #1 THE HAPPY GIANT – nice win last #6 A SILENT PRAYER – may grab share – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (1 star) 6 Furlongs | 3 Yr Olds & Up…
GRASS PCIKS FOR GRASS ONLY ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks ~ (5th Pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ COLONIAL DOWNS RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 1 1/16 Miles | TURF | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN CLAIM – #9 CAVATINA – goes 1st turf #3 GOT FLUFFY – the one to catch #5 LOVE LIFE – turns back #10 JESTFUL – may grab share (#8 SWIFT KID) PK3 ~ (3,5,9/3/3,6,9) PK3 ~ (3,5,9/1,3,10/6) – – ~~~~ COLONIAL DOWNS RACE 2 ~ (0 star) 5 Furlongs |…
ALL PICKS FOR DIRT ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (05) rate strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 5 1/2 Furlongs | NY Bred | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #4 DOIN’ITTHERIGHTWAY – moves up on wet, makes 2nd start #5 MISCHIEF MOGUL – on his toes for the debut #3 SILVER SAMURAI – 2nd start, positional speed #6 STOP THE SPREAD – toss debut, NYB’s for 2nd start (#7 SHIPSATIONAL) PK5 ~ (3,4,5/2,8,13/1/2,4,6/1,5,6) PK5 ~ (3,4,5/13/1,13,16/2,4,6/1,5,6) – – ~~~~…