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.

ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ ALL TURF PK3 ~~~~ (3,5,6/5/4,5,11) – ~~~~ SANTA ANITA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Turf – 1 1/8 Miles – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – CLAIMING – #7 ALERAMO – big class drop, gets Prat #1 SAKURA FLAVOR – looms the one to beat #3 EXINGTON – blinkers on, well spotted #5 SWEET DELTA DAWN – may grab small share (#4 TRUE PATRIOT) PK5 ~ (7/3,5,7/3,4,6/1,7,8/3,5,6) – – ~~~~ SANTA ANITA RACE 2 ~…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ TROPICAL TURF PK3 ~~~~ (4,6/3,5/1,2,9) – ~~~~ COAST TO COAST PK5 ~~~~ (2,7,8/2,3,12/3,5/3/1,8,10) – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (1 star) Turf – 1 Mile – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – CLAIMING – #6 DRUM ROLL – was re-claimed, nice class drop, back on turf #5 ZO ZUCCHERA – looms the one to beat #8 WORLD TRAVELER – well spotted turf to Tapeta #1 FISH MOONEY – may grab a share late (#7 GUNESH)…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ TROPICAL TURF PK3 ~~~~ (2,7/3/3,4,5,8) – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Turf – 1 Mile – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #1 MOTOWN DIVA – every race better, expecting speed #12 MARKETPLACEOFIDEAS – the one to beat draws outside #8 BIG MAGIC – up-cycle, fresh, positional speed #3 PRIVATE PROPERTY – may grab a small share (#10 WHITEHORN) PK5 ~ (1/6,8,10/3,5,7/3,5,6/2,8,9) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~…

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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 – – ~~~~ TROPICAL TURF PK3 ~~~~ (2,4,8/2,5,7,8/7) – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Turf – 1 1/16 Miles – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #8 CREDIT HISTORY- 1st turf, dead fit, carries his speed #2 SCOPE – blinkers on, the one to beat #4 AMBASSADOR BLUE – should be the main speed #10 NO PRESSURE – draws very wide, stretches out (#9 SKEDADDLING HOME) PK5 ~ (2,4,8/9/3,5,6/1,5,8/1,3,4) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Turf – 1 1/16 Miles – Fillies – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #4 TIADORO – fresh, speedy, gets Edwin in the saddle #2 LION LAKE – looms the one to beat #7 OSMOSIS – fresh, trouble last, up-cycle #11 BRAT PACK – may grab small share (#6 BEAUTIFUL JUSTIFY) PK5 ~ (2,4,7/1,2,4/1,2,7/1/2,5,6) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 7 Furlongs – 3…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ TROPICAL TURF PK3 ~~~~ (5,11,12/7/2,5,6) – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Turf – 5 Furlongs – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #10 LITTLE BIG MAN – jock switch, 2nd start, 1st turf #7 POP – well prepped for debut #9 FINDING CANDY – 2nd start, brings speed to the turf #8 FOUR COURTS – well bred for the turf (#6 BOOTSONTHEGROUND) PK5 ~ (7,9,10/2,7/1,2,6/3,4/3,8,10) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~ (0…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ TROPICAL TURF PK3 ~~~~ (5,6,7,9/2,4/2) – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Turf – 5 Furlongs – Fillies – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #4 HORSING AROUND – showed talent in Poly work, lures Prat #7 MERMAID – fresh, 2nd start, big jock switch to Irad #9 ELENIQUE – remains sharp after nice debut #6 FIDELA – well prepped for her debut (#8 BONNE SANTE) PK5 ~ (4,6,7,9/3,6,10/2,9/1,3,5/8) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ TROPICAL TURF PK3 ~~~~ (5,6/1,4/3,5,8) – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ *(1 STAR)* Turf – 1 Mile – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #5 LIMITED EDITION – blinkers off, sharp for new barn #6 BESSAMAY – looms the one to beat, back on turf #12 UP FOR AN OSCAR – up-cycle, blinkers on, 2nd off #1 CRUISE THE NILE – stretches out in 2nd start (#11 HIGHLANDS WAY) PK5 ~ (5,6,12/1/1,3,6/1,2,6/1,2,4) -…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Synthetic – 5 Furlongs – 3 Yr Olds & Up – CLAIMING – #10 SAINT CLOUD – regroups fresh at the bottom #9 LAMCARO – looms the one to beat #4 MCMULLEN – last was his best yet #2 G SPEEDY – may grab small share (#3 BEAUTY BOLT) PK5 ~ (4,9,10/3,5,6/2,4,5/2,5,7/8) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Turf – 1 Mile – F&M – 3 Yr Olds…

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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 – – ~~~~ TAMPA BAY RACE 5 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 1/2 Furlongs – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN CLAIM – #6 TAKE YOUR MEDICINE – turns back, goes 2nd off #2 BATLE WARRIOR – looms the one to beat #1 BAZARRO – is back sprinting #11 DISOBEDIENT BULL – may grab small share (#4 WOODLANDER) PK5 ~ (1,2,6/1/5,10,12/2,5,7/4,6,7) – – ~~~~ TAMPA BAY RACE 6 ~ (0 star) Turf – 1 Mile – F&M -…

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