OK, For KY oaks Day, I’ve completely handicapped all 13 races from Churchill Downs with Pick5, Pick4, Pick3, All Turf Pick4 and Trifecta wagers suggested. Grab the Oaks/Derby Pass for access to all the Two Day Oaks/Derby Wagers. Fantastic weekend on tap. I love one in the Kentucky Derby and will be singled in every wager. Haven’t felt this strong for the Derby in over 10 years. One of the jockeys made the comment I’ve been waiting for – and its go time! But that’s tomorrow, today’s races are a wonderful start to the festival. So many wagers so picks…
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) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ ALL TURF PK4 ~~~~ (1,4,10/5,6/6/1,3,5,8) – ~~~~ CHURCHILL RACE 1 ~ (1 star) (ODDS) Dirt – 1 1/16 Miles – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #1 PHANTOM BLUE – lots of talent, blinkers on, stretches out #7 EPISIST – every race better than last, looks 2nd best #6 SOARING HIGH – lost to Oaks filly debut, Lasix off layoff #5 MASS – blinkers on, gets Prat, may grab a share…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES LARGER PLAYS AND SMALLER PLAYS FOR ADDITIONAL GRAVY – – – – ~~~~ OAKS/DERBY DOUBLE ~~~~ (10/12) & (4,5,9,10/12) – – ~~~~ OAKS/OLD FORESTER TURF/KY DERBY PK3 ~~~~ (10/3,6,9/12) & (4,5,9,10/3,6,9/12) – – ~~~~ $1 TWO DAY PK6 ~~~~ (5,7,9,11/10/4,10,12/6/3,6,9/12)
OK, For Thursday I’ve completely handicapped all 12 races from Churchill Downs with Pick5, Pick4, and Pick3 wagers. They stuck an Arabian race in the middle of the day so I may only play once its over, my two key turf races are both in the Late PK5 and my two Best Bets are in those turf races. We can play win wagers, PK3s along with the Late PK5. The afternoon looks fun and I’m looking forward to playing. For Thursday’s Free Pick ~ Churchill race 7 – #5 HEAVENLY MELODY – This Joe Sharp trained daughter of Charlatain made…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) moves up in case of scratches – – ~~~~ CHURCHILL RACE 1 ~ (1 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs – 3 Yr Olds & Up – CLAIMING – #1 BANNED FOR LIFE – on his toes, likes track & distance #6 YOU AIN’T POPPIN – looms the one to beat #4 STAR’S IMAGE – 1st gelding, sharp, blinkers off #7 TEJON PASS – blinkers on, new barn, 1st gelding (#3 SURF CITY) PK5 ~ (1,4,6/1/1,5,7/1,8,11/4,10,12) – – ~~~~ CHURCHILL RACE 2 ~ (1 star)…
OK, For Wednesday I’ve completely handicapped all 10 races from Churchill Downs with Pick5, Pick4, Pick3 and Off Turf Picks. Conditions were perfect yesterday at Churchill, unfortunately, I wasn’t. The turf was more speedy than expected after the morning rains and they did a great job having a fast dirt track as well. Its raining there as I type, but as we saw yesterday, you never know. For Wednesday’s Free Pick – Churchill Race 2 ~ #1 BARKSDALE – This Street Sense gelding was part of Jake’s big group purchase of Kantarmaci runners. I’m tossing the return after a troubled…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ CHURCHILL RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1 Mile – 4 Yr Olds & Up – CLAIMING – #1 EMPIRE BUILDER – speedy, plummets in class, blinkers off #4 MY NOBLE KNIGHT – looms the one to beat #8 NATIONAL ECLIPSE – barn is 21% off the claim #3 CHARBON – may last for a small share (#5 TRES SOLES) PK5 ~ (1,4,8/1/7,10,12/4,7,8/4,9,10) – – ~~~~ CHURCHILL RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 1/2…
OK, For Tuesday I’ve completely handicapped all 9 races from Churchill Downs with Pick5, Pick4, Pick3 and Off Turf Picks. Thunderstorms are rumbling in the early AM so hoping we stay on turf but realistically, they’ll come off to start Derby Week. For Tuesday’s Free Pick ~ Churchill Downs race 1 – #3 C’EST CHEESE – This Whit Beckman trained City of Light mare last raced over the summer at Saratoga unsuccessfully trying the turf. Gets back on dirt for her return to the races and had won twice previously off the layoff so she certainly can fire fresh. The…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ CHURCHILL RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – CLAIMING – #3 C’EST CHEESE – drops in class off layoff, turf to dirt #2 SING A LITTLE SONG – looms the one to beat #6 DANZIG’S DORA – every race better than last #4 MASCARA – may grab a small share (#1 SPECIAL SAUCE) PK5 ~ (3/1,5,6/2,4,5/1,2,4/3,11,12) – – ~~~~ CHURCHILL RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ AQUEDUCT RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – STARTER ALLOWANCE – #6 PRINCESS NY – comes in fresh, is 2/2 on wet tracks #2 MAJESTIC RETURN – looms the one to beat #7 MEG’S FOXY GREY – makes 3rd start of cycle #1 HEY COOKIE – may grab a small share (#3 SHEER WILL) PK5 ~ (2,6,7/1/2,3,5/1,3,6/11,13,14) – – ~~~~ AQUEDUCT RACE 2 ~ (1 star)…