Author: zjohn

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 SURENUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 7 Furlongs – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN CLAIM – #1 MIDNIGHT ROCKET – drops in class 2nd off the layoff #6 SHOW ME THE MONEY – looms the one to beat #3 BIG TIME STORY – fresh, drops off the claim #5 ACE IN HAND – may grab a small share (#4 BLUEBERRYHILLKEKE) PK5 ~ (1/1,5,7/4,6,7/2,4,5/3,4,5) – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt -…

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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 – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 1 ~ (1 star) Turf – 1 5/16 Miles – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #3 SISTER JEAN – up-cycle, is never better #5 MISTBORN – looms the one to beat #6 OSMOSIS – needs to find more #1 HOME WRECKER – may grab a small share (#2 STAND THE RAIN) PK5 ~ (3/1,2,4/2,3,6/2,5,6/1,5,6) – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1 Mile -…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th Pick) moves up in case of scratches – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 1 ~ (2 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs – 3 Yr Olds & Up – STARTER ALLOWANCE – #6 COMMUTED – never better, way to good if he runs his race #4 KUNSHAN BRIDGE – looks the best of the rest #3 BRESLAU – last two brutal, drops 2nd off #2 RUN CLASSIC – may grab a small share (#1 COOL ANDY) PK5 ~ (6/1,3,4/3,5/2,6,8/2,4,7) – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 2 ~ (1…

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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 – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1 Mile – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN OPT/CLAIM – #4 MALACHI MIRACLE – well prepped firster in average field #3 CYBERTAPPING – looms the one to beat #1 RHYTHM RIOT – should gun from the rail #2 TUTTO A POSTO – may grab a small share (#6 THE GABE DIGGER) PK5 ~ (1,3,4/1,2,3/6/2,4,5,6/1,3,6) – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1 Mile – 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 – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1 1/4 Miles – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN CLAIM – #7 WHERE’S YOUR BOOM – new barn, gets a jock switch #5 SORRENTINO – looms the one to beat #4 UNCLE BARRIE – drops in class today #3 IN FRONT RUNNER – may grab a small share (#6 PRIVATE FLIGHT) PK5 ~ (4,5,7/1,6,8/2/2,3,5/1,4,7) – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs…

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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 – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1 Mile – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN CLAIM – #3 VALS BRO – drops 1st claimers, turf to dirt #1 OUR WARRIOR – looms the one to beat #5 VINTAGE WIZ – every race better, 1st claimers #2 ZACK THE GREY – drops in class turf to dirt (#4 AFTER THE BEEP) PK5 ~ (1,3,5/7/1,5,6/1,3,7/3,6,7) – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 2 ~ (1 star) Turf – 1 Mile…

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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 – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Tapeta – 1 1/16 Miles – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #1 ON TIME DELIVERY – much trouble debut, off layoff #3 RUNYON CANYON – looms the one to beat #6 MISS TWITTER – had a tough trip last out #5 MAJESTIC MOONLIGHT – may grab a small share (#4 CANDIDLY) PK5 ~ (1,3,6/2,4,5/6/1,4,7/2,5,9) – – ~~~~BELMONT RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt -…

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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 – – ~~~~ CROSS COUNTRY PK5 ~~~~ (3,7,9/3,5,6/4,9/2,4,6/6) – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 1/2 Furlongs – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #4 ART MUSEUM – lost to a stakes winner in debut #7 HULLABALOO RAY RAY – looms the one to beat #6 VALUE DRIVEN – the other Chad gets Santana up #2 BELLISSIMO D’ORO – may last for a small share (#5 LOUISIANA BABY) PK5 ~ (4,6,7/1/1,2,4/5,6,7/1,6,9) – -…

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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 – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 1 ~ (1 star) Turf – 1 Mile – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – ALLOWANCE OPT/CLAIM – #3 LA CELBA – 1st Lasix, well prepped for this #1 GROWTH TRAGECTORY – looms the one to beat #6 MARKETPLACEOFIDEAS – the other Chad comes in fresh #5 GOOD LONG CRY – may last for a small share (#4 GETTING SERIOUS) PK5 ~ (1,3,6/5/3,6,7/3,7/1,2,6,9) – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 2 ~ (1 star) Dirt…

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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 – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1 Mile – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #4 NOBLE GLOW – toss last, rebounds with Prat back #6 GUNS OF ROSES – looms the one to beat #2 MOONLIT – blinkers off, gets a jock switch #5 FULL OF TACT – may grab a small share (#4` HEDGE BOOK) PK5 ~ (2,4,6/1,4,9/3,5,7/3/1,8,9) – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 2 ~ (1 star)…

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