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 – – ~~~~ KEE TURF PK3 ~~~~ (5,7,9/1,6/4) – ~~~~ KEENELAND RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 7 Furlongs – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – CLAIMING – #4 YUMA’S SHADOW – brings speed, in form #2 JUST AN OPINION – looms the one to beat #1 J RIVERS – drops again in class #6 BIG DIG – may grab share on the drop (#3 ST ALBANS RAID) PK5 ~ (1,2,4/4,5,6/6,7,8/11/4,7,8) – – ~~~~ KEENELAND 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 – – ~~~~ KEE ALL TURF PK3 ~~~~ (7,8/3,5/4,12) – ~~~~ KEENELAND RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 7 Furlongs – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #4 GET BACK LORETTA – 1st Lasix, sharp works, turf to dirt #1 QUICK TO CHARM – looms the one to beat #6 MERRY MADISION – dead fit going turf to dirt #7 SOMERVILLE – may grab small share (#3 SANG) PK5 ~ (1,4,6/2,7,12/7/2,9,10/5,6,7) – -…

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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 – – ~~~~ KEE TURF PK3 ~~~~ (6,14/5,12/2,4,8) – ~~~~ KEENELAND RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1 1/16 Miles – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – STARTER ALLOWANCE – #7 NERAZURRI – up-cycle, drops in class #2 MISS ELLARY – looms the one to beat #4 INDY LABEL – toss last, turf to dirt, drops #5 LADAN – claimed, goes 2nd off (#6 I HAD THAT ONE TOO) PK5 ~ (7/1,6,9/1,5,6/1,5,7/1,6,10) – – ~~~~ KEENELAND 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 – – ~~~~ BELMONT AT THE BIG A RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs – Fillies – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN CLAIM – #7 OSCAR BOUND – turns back, turf to dirt, drops #4 CAITLINS THREES – looms the one to beat #6 COOLA BOOLA – blinkers off, fresh, drops 1st claimers #2 TAPIT BACK – firster may grab small share (#3 REST ASHORE) PK5 ~ (4,6,7/4,7,10/2/2,6,8/3,4,6) – – ~~~~ BAQ RACE 2 ~ (0 star)…

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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 – – ~~~~ CHURCHILL RACE 8 ~~~~ LATE PK3 ~ (4,5/3,4/2,7) – ~~~~ SANTA ANITA RACE 6 ~~~~ LATE PK5 ~ (4,8,9/3,5/6,7/2/4,8) – ~~~~ SANTA ANITA TURF PK3 ~~~~ (4,8,9/6,7/4,8) – – ~~~~ BELMONT BIG A RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1 Mile – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN CLAIM – #7 NOGUCHI – turf to dirt, big drop off claim #8 DOWN THE LINE – looms the one to beat #2 NANTZ – drops back…

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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 AT BIG A RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1 Mile – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #6 IGNITER – lost in key race debut #3 COURTING – Pletcher/JV the one to beat #1 IMA BIG BAD WOLF – blinkers on, barn 27% 2nd out #5 MISSING BRIAN – may grab small share (#7 REBEL INSTINCT) PK5 ~ (3,6/4,7,8/2,4,7/2,4,5/1,3) – – ~~~~ BAQ RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 7 Furlongs…

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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 – – ~~~~ SANTA ANITA TURF PK3 ~~~~ (6,7/6,7,9/2,7) – ~~~~ BELMONT BIG A RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1 Mile – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – ALLOWANCE – #6 SWEET ANNIVERSERY – back around one turn #7 HIGHER FORCE – is the one to beat #4 DREAM ON CARA – is in good form #5 STRACA – may grab small share (#2 AMY’S LIGHT) PK5 ~ (4,6,7/2/1,3,6,7/6,8,10/3,5,9) – – ~~~~ BAQ 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 – – ~~~~ BELMONT BIG A RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1 Mile – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – CLAIMING – #3 SHE’S COMPLICATED – found right level last out #6 RODEO STAR – is the one to beat #2 BEST INTENTION – likes the track #1 FOXY CARA – may grab small share (#5 DOLCE SERA) PK5 ~ (3/2,3,6/2,3,5/1,4,6/1,6,7) – – ~~~~ BAQ RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs – F&M…

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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 – – ~~~~ CHURCHILL RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs – 3 Yr Olds & Up – CLAIMING – #7 LAMBO – drops off the claim #3 BOB’S CARROT – is the one to beat #1 HONEST AL – drops 2nd off the layoff #2 SCOTTISH STORM – may grab small share (#5 MASTER MULE) PK5 ~ (7/2,3,5/1,6,8/1,4,6/2,9,11) – – ~~~~ CHURCHILL RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs – Fillies – 2 Yr Olds…

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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 BIG A RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 1/2 Furlongs – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN CLAIM – #1 DARTY TIME – big drop for red hot Rudy #4 CHOCOLATECHOCOLATE – obvious one to beat #2 KATE BERRY – toss last in slop, drops down #5 SHEER WILL – may grab small share (#3 SNIDE) PK5 ~ (1,2,4/1,3,7/4,5,7/8/1,2,9) – – ~~~~ BAQ RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1…

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