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) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1 Mile – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #6 RESURGE – blinkers off, turf to dirt #7 IVORY AND EBONY – looms the one to beat #1 BON VIVANT – guns from the rail #5 AEOLIAN – firster in a bad race (#3 ENDORE) PK5 ~ (1,5,6,7/7,9,11/2/1,3,8/3,4,7) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Turf – 5 1/2 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 – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #7 WAITIN’ONASUNNYDAY – remains sharp, 2nd out & over track #4 FRENCH KNIGHT – prepped by Jimmy Jerkens for debut #9 JOLTED – blinkers on for 2nd start #8 RARE ECLIPSE – may grab small share (#2 NEIGH BABY) PK5 ~ (4,7,9/1,6,8/3,4,5/6/2,3,8) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Turf – 1 1/16 Miles – 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 – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (1 star) Turf – 1 1/16 Miles – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – ALLOWANCE OPT/CLAIM – #5 TOUR JETE – forwardly placed, likes track & distance #2 TAX IMPLICATIONS – looms the one to beat #3 FUN WITH FLAGS – finally drops in class #6 POCA MUCHA – may grab small share (#7 STORM MIAMI) —-[DIRT PICKS 6,1,9,8,5]—- PK5 ~ (2,3,5/2,4,5,7/2,5/4/2,5,12) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA 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 – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs – Fillies – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #9 FACTORY SETTING – well prepped for debut #7 SAN ANTONIO SARA – looms the one to beat #8 ENCANTAR – makes 2nd start, 2nd over course #2 AMICUS CURIAE – may grab small share (#6 QUIDDITY) PK4 ~ (7,8,9/6,9,10/1,4,7/2/3,4,6) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Turf – 5 1/2 Furlongs – Fillies…

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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) Hurdle – 2 3/8 Miles – 4 Yr Olds & Up – G1 Jonathan Sheppard – #7 ST JAMES THE GREAT – Danny makes the difference #1 GIVEMEFIVE – is the one to beat #9 JIMMY P – won race last season #8 ZARAK THE GREAT – may grab small share PK3 ~ (7/2,3,5/2,3,6) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs – 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 – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (1 star) Turf – 1 Mile – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #3 OFF SCRIPT – up-cycle, big run 1st turf last #5 HELLO BEAUTY – looms the one to beat #10 STARSHIP PEGASUS – makes 2nd start #1 SASSETTI – may last for small share (#2 ENTRY) —-[DIRT PICKS 3,9,12,1,4]—- PK5 ~ (3,5,10/1,5,7/6/1,5,10/3,4,7) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (1 star) Turf – 5…

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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) Turf – 1 1/16 Miles – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #3 FRANKLIN DELANO – toss debut on dirt, goes 1st turf #2 AMBASSADOR BLUE – blinkers on, sharp for 2nd start #6 BOTTAS – barn in firing, gets Prat in saddle #8 CONQUERING FORCE – may grab small share (#4 QUIET POWER) PK5 ~ (2,3,6/3/1,2,3,5/6,7,10/4,6,10) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (1 star) Turf – 1…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCHCORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Turf – 5 1/2 Furlongs – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #7 CRISTOBAL – blinkers on, 2nd start, Prat stays #4 THREE THIRTEEN – looms the one to beat #8 MAKE A PREDICTION – more to give 2nd start #3 KING OF FOG – may last for share (#5 BERMAN) PK5 ~ (4,7,8/1,5,6/3/1,4,7/2,4,9) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA 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 – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 7 Furlongs – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – ALLOWANCE – #3 CITY BLOCKS – up-cycle, never better, stalks & pounces #6 ACCELERATED NEWS – looms the one to beat #4 CRIMSON QUEEN – toss last, drops, speedy #2 STRACA – may grab small share (#7 GRACE AND GRIT) PK5 ~ (3/1,8,10/2,3,5/6,7,8/4,6,8) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Turf – 1 1/16 Miles -…

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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) Hurdle – 2 3/8 Miles – 4 Yr Olds & Up – G1 Jonathan Sheppard H. – #3 JIMMY P – should improve off last, has rabbit #1 GIVEMEFIVE – is the one to beat #5 WHO’S COUNTING – fits under #2 HIDDEN PATH – may grab share late PK3 ~ (1,3/3,5/4,9) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs – F&M – 3 Yr Olds…

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