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 – 4 Yr Olds & Up – CLAIMING – #3 INTERLOCK EMPIRE – 2nd off, plummets, go move for owner #6 THRILL OF IT – barn 5/15 off the claim, well spotted fresh #4 GOLDEN SYMPHONY – trouble last, big class drop #2 EXPENSIVE CUT – toss last in slop, drops in class (#1 SHIPSATIONAL) PK5 ~ (3,6/2,3,5,10/1,3,8,11/1,3,8/9) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star)…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 2 3/8 Miles – Jumps – 4 Yr Olds & Up – G1 A. P. Smithwick Memorial – #5 SALTED CARMEL – will love the course #8 MCTIGUE – looms the one to beat #1 FIL DOR – may prefer hunt meets #6 ROJA REDEMPTION – lots of pace in here PK3 ~ (1,5,8/2,6,7/2) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 7 Furlongs – F&M – 3…

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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 1/8 Miles – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #1 LYN’S LEGACY – in troubled debut, makes 2nd start #8 SILLY SEASON – looms the one to beat #3 COACH OF THE YEAR – up-cycle, needs to repeat last #5 FORCE OF MISCHIEF – may last for a small share (#6 ROSEMONT GARDEN) PK5 ~ (1,3,8/2/1,2,7/1,5,6/2,4,9) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSE Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Turf – 1 1/16 Miles – Fillies – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #7 BOLT ISLAND – mare was a star turf router #3 CORRELATION TRADE – the one to beat for Chad/Prat #5 VOYAGER – drops in class, dead fit, stretches out on turf #1 PAYLOVA’S PALACE – born to route, makes 2nd start (#2 BASHFULLY) —-[DIRT PICKS 5,8,2,4,7]—- PK5 ~ (2,5,7/4,5,8/6/1,6,9/1,4,6) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA 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 – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 5 1/2 Furlongs – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #7 THE DEVIL IN ME – well prepped, sire hot & loved it here #4 RIVER OF DECEIT – remains sharp, 2nd start, turf to dirt #2 WITHOUT HESITATION – Wesley 28% debuts, sire a dud so far #1 WOOD ISLAND – firster draws the rail for debut (#3 JACKPOT JACKIE) PK5 ~ (2,4,7/1,3,8/4/1,4,5/1,7,13,14) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) moves up after scratches – – ~~~~ GOODWOOD RACE 2 ~~~~ #3 CUT A DASH – 3/1,4 – ~~~~ GOODWOOD RACE 3 ~~~~ #3 ENCELADUS – 3/5,1 – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1 Mile – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #5 GOTTA GUN RUNNER – the main speed gets blinkers on #3 INTO THE UNKNOWN – looms the one to beat #4 UNLOCK THE VALUE – well prepped firster in short…

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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 – 1 Mile – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #1 NOBLE GLOW – gets Lasix for return, will adore it wet #5 WEDELIA – looms the one to beat with Irad #3 MARIA LOUISE – is well prepped for debut #2 RECONNECTED – makes 2nd start, 1st on dirt (#7 EMPRESS NEW GROOVE) PK5 ~ (1/3,4,7/6,7,8/6,7,8/3,4,9) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) moves up with scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Turf – 1 1/16 Miles – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #2 GENEVA LAKE – barn 25% debuts, looks to have some talent #4 HIGH OFFICIAL – well bred for turf success #3 HARBAUGH – stretches out, 1st turf for 2nd start #8 JERSEY GUY – may grab a small share (#1 KIPROS) TRIFECTA ~ (2/3,4,8/1,3,4,8) PK5 ~ (2,3,4/1/2,3,7/3,4,5/1,7,9) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (1 star)…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MACT CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) moves up with scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs – Fillies – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #7 ELEVATED – on her toes for the debut #5 INTRAOSSEUOS – nice run in troubled debut, one to beat #8 MYSTICIOUS – well prepped, barn needs to win one #9 BADITTUDE – may grab a small share (#1 TEXAS DANDELION) PK5 ~ (5,7,8/2,3,7/1,6,9/2,3,5/9) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 1…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERSMATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) moves up with scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 7 Furlongs – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN CLAIM – #8 OATH – Linda’s new move, KY claim, freshened & drops return #7 TWO BY TWO BY TWO – looms the one to beat to beat #5 CAMILLE’S LEGACY – drops in class again, 3rd start of cycle #2 BABCIE – may grab a small share (#3 HANNA’S HIDWAWAY) PK5 ~ (5,7,8/2,7,9/6/1,3,7/4,10,11) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA…

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