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)…
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.
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)…
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 – 3 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #6 SEA STRIKE – Chad/Prat firster well prepped #2 WHITE SMOKE RISING – looms the one to beat #5 GORDY – up-cycle, goes 2nd off the layoff #1 COMPLEX CHARLIE – may grab a small share (#8 FEROCE) PK5 ~ (2,5,6/1,4,7/4,5,7/1,3,7/1) – – ~~~~ AQUEDUCT RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1 Mile – 3 Yr Olds…
OK, For Friday I’ve completely handicapped Aqueduct 1-8 and Keeneland 6-10 with Pick5, Pick4, Pick3 and KEE All Turf Pick3. Lots of turf opportunities today, 5 of 8 in NY and three in KY as well. Looks like a fun start to the weekend. For Friday’s Free Pick ~ Keeneland race 8 – #9 SPEED SHOPPER – This Will Walden trained daughter of Quality Road never got out last time when returning at this distance in Florida. She was so impressive the time before when she got room to tip out, she exploded with huge strides drawing away. I can…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ AQUEDUCT RACE 1 ~ (1 star) Turf – 1 Mile – F&M – 4 Yr Olds & Up – ALLOWANCE OPT/CLAIM – #5 MACANGA – the lone speed is very well spotted here #2 MATILDA – the obvious one to beat #1 GRAYOSH – fresh, drops in class, Lasix back #3 BEING BETTY – may grab a small share (#4 PATTY CAKES) PK5 ~ (5/5,6,7/2,3,5/6,9,10/4,6,7) – – ~~~~ AQUEDUCT RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1…
OK, For Thursday I’ve completely handicapped all 9 races from Keeneland and race 4-8 from Aqueduct with Pick5, Pick4, Pick3 and KEE All Turf PK3. Lots of turf action today, looking forward to playing. For Thursday’s Free Pick ~ Keeneland race 9 – #11 PEACHY CANYON – This Lauren Robson trained daughter of Acclimation was born to handle the turf being out of a Frankel mare. She makes her 2nd US start and first on the turf. She made an excellent US debut over the Tapeta, closing like a freight train running through traffic, missing by less than a length.…