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.

TWO DAY BELMONT FESTIVAL WAGERS — — — — — — — — — ~~~~ ACORN/BELMONT DOUBLE ~~~~ (5/2,3,4) & (5/2) – ~~~~ NEW YORK/BELMONT DOUBLE ~~~~ (4,6,9/2) & (6/2,3,4) – ~~~~ TWO DAY ALL TURF PK5 ~~~~ (2,5,8/4,6,9/1,2,3/5,6/6)

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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 – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (1 star) Dirt – 1 1/8 Miles – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #3 COMMERCE – goes forward, lost to repeater in debut #8 HADRIAN’S WALL – looms the one to beat #6 COPIOUS – blinkers off, 2nd off, stretches out #5 SORRENTINO – may grab a small share (#9 DARK ASSULT) PK5 ~ (3/3,4,5/1,3,8/1,3,4/1,4,7) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs…

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OK, For Thursday, Day 2 of the Belmont Festival, I’ve completely handicapped all 11 races with PK5, PK4 and PK3 wagers. 3 Top Pick Winner to kick off the Festival yesterday including two at Double Digits and the Best Bet stomped them at $11.66 – Mi Bago. Wow, some puzzles today but I can’t wit to get started. Two Best Bets, both on Turf in the 3rd & 7th actually bookend a PK5 which will be a focus today for sure. I have the possibility of four Top Picks all paying $20+ – my kinda day. Grab your Belmont Festival…

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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 – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 5 1/2 Furlongs – Fillies – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #3 LUMINOUS BEAUTY – enormous jock switch for 2nd start #6 MARGIE’S GIRL – looms the one to beat #1 PERPETUAL – well prepped for Todd/Johnny #4 DINNER PARTY – may grab a small share (#7 BIBLICAL JUSTICE) PK5 ~ (1,3,6/1,3,6/8/3,6,8/3,8,11) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (1 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs -…

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OK, For Wednesday I’ve completely handicapped all 10 races to open Belmont Stakes Festival at Saratoga with Pick5, Pick4 and Pick3 wagers suggested. A wonderful week of races starts today with a competitive card of NY Bred stakes races. These races can product some big payouts and we’re looking to get lucky today. I have two Best Bets, one on each side of the card. We have a bunch of turf races to start, looks like a great day to play. For Wednesday’s Free Pick ~ Saratoga Race 3 – #4 FIVE G – This George Weaver trained daughter of…

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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 – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 2 3/8 Miles – 4 Yr Olds & Up – G1 Beverly R. Steinman Hurdle – #5 JIMMY P – had his prep, blinkers off, loves it here #1 LITTLE TRILBY – looms the one to beat #8 ZIGGLE POPS – makes 3rd start of cycle #7 ROCKET ONE – may grab a small share PK3 ~ (5/4,5,7/3,4,6) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 7 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 – – ~~~~ MONMOUTH TURF PK3 ~~~~ (3,4,7/6,7/2) – ~~~~ SANTA ANITA ALL TURF PK3 ~~~~ (2/4,5,7/8,9,10) – ~~~~ SANTA ANITA RACE 5 ~ LATE PK5 ~~~~ (2/1,2,5/4,5,7/3,5/8,9,10) – ~~~~ CHURCHILL RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs – 3 Yr Olds & Up – CLAIMING – #4 SHADOW COAST – drops in class 3rd of cycle #2 AERATE – looms the one to beat #5 GALLO DE FUEGO – 2nd off layoff, claimed last #1 MORODER -…

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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 ALL TURF PK4 ~~~~ (8/2,4,7/1,6,9/3,9,10) – ~~~~ CHURCHILL RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 1/2 Furlongs – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #2 BATTIS GROVE – just missed in debut #7 BELLE AMOUR – well prepped for debut #3 BUTTERFLY JASMINE – just toss the troubled debut #4 TAMMY’S KISS – may grab a small share (#1 ZENGRAYA) PK5 ~ (2,3,7/4,8/3,5,7/7,11,12/8) – – ~~~~ CHURCHILL RACE 2…

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ALWAYS MAKRE 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 1/2 Furlongs – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – ALLOWANCE – #7 BRILAND – new barn off the layoff #1 TRUE PASSION – looms the one to beat #4 TETIAROA – up-cycle, more to give 2nd off #3 OUTRAGEOUSY – grab a small share (#6 TIZ IN SIGHT) PK5 ~ (7/1,3,4/3,5,9/1,7,8/1,11,12) – – ~~~~ CHURCHILL RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1 1/8 Miles -…

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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 – – ~~~~ CHURCHLL RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 5 Furlongs – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #8 MONEY MAN MIKE – well prepped for debut #4 LA BELLE VIE – Wesley runner the one to beat #2 BIG FALLS – barn can get them ready #7 TRIM CASTLE – may grab a small share (#1 VISSINO) PK5 ~ (2,4,8/4,5,6/2,4,6/10,12,13/7) – – ~~~~ CHURCHILL RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 1/2 Furlongs -…

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