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 – – ~~~~ CHURCHILL RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs – Fillies – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN CLAIM – #1 SHINOBU – turf to dirt, 2nd start, 1st claimers #8 MADDY MANIA – looms the one to beat #12 PEACE MISSION – turf to dirt, turns back to sprint #9 STIRRUP – may grab a small share (#7 NEWHOPE) PK5 ~ (1,8,12/7/1,5,6/4,6,8/1,2,7) – – ~~~~ CHURCHILL RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 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 – – ~~~~ KY DOWNS RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 6 1/2 Furlongs – Fillies – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #4 BLAZING SUNSET – well prepped, gets Jose #11 R LAST LAUGH – the one to beat making 2nd start #5 MEDINAH – working well for debut #3 ULTRAVIOLET – turns back to sprint 2nd out (#12 GOLDEN MISSLE) PK5 ~ (4,5,11/1,4,6/1/3,7,8/2,7,9) – – ~~~~ KY DOWNS RACE 2 ~ (0 star) 1 Mile – 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 Mile – F&M – 3 Yr Olds & Up – ALLOWANCE – #6 MAJAZ – was repelled by repeat winner in last #1 MISS NIGHTFALL – 1st Lasix, last on Firm was best #7 ACCENT – comes in fresh, lacks early speed #3 TWO MARTINI’S – may grab a small share late (#5 CANDY MOONSHINE) PK5 ~ (1,6,7/7,8,9/2,3,4/4/7,8,10) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt…

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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 1/2 Furlongs – 3 Yr Olds & Up – MAIDEN CLAIM – #5 POWER SPEED – new barn, fresh, drops 1st claimers #9 THE STANDARD – looms the one to beat #4 WARNOOK – 1st dirt, 1st claimers, blinkers on #8 DISPARATE IMPACT – drops back down in class (#1 TORRE EIFFEL) PK5 ~ (4,5,9/2,4,6/5/3,4,6/1,5,10) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Turf – 1 1/16…

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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 – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #8 IMPLIED OPEN – brings the speed, big gallop out debut #4 USS VALOR – the obvious one to beat #2 MYSTRIX – remains sharp, forwardly placed #9 BELZONI – may grab a small share (#2 LIVID) PK5 ~ (4,8/2,3,4/4,6/3,4,5/1,5,8,10) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Turf – 1 1/16 Miles – 2 Yr Olds…

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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) Turf – 1 1/16 Miles – Fillies – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #3 FLAMENCO – born to be a turf star, lookout #2 MAY DECEMBER – looms the one to beat #7 DOMESTIC AGENDA – Chad/Prat firster well prepped #6 LA PATRONNE – barn 26% debuts at 8F+ (#1 QUEEN PAOLA) PK5 ~ (2,3,7/2,4,9/6/1,3,4/4,8,10) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 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 – 1 Mile – F&M – 4 Yr Olds & Up – STARTER OPT/CLAIM – #6 PINK ROSE – toss last, goes 1st time for Mr Magic #8 MURSAL – looms the one to beat #2 DESPO’S DREAM – like the track, is in good form #3 ADRIAN – may grab a small share (#1 TOUGH STREET) PK5 ~ (2,6,8/4,6,8/8/1,10,11,12/4,8,9) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (1 star) Turf…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURENUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) Steeplechase – 2 3/8 Miles – 4 Yr Olds & Up – G1 Jonathan Sheppard – #3 SIENNOIS – talented fella #1 MR PERCY – one to beat #2 SMART UNCLE – nice win here last #5 L’IMPERATOR – may grab share PK3 ~ (3/2,5,6/2,5,8) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (1 star) Dirt – 7 Furlongs – 4 Yr Olds & Up – ALLOWANCE OPT/CLAIM – #5 PENTATHALON – fresh,…

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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 – 5 1/2 Furlongs – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #1 SONGBIRD PRINCE – well bred for success #7 LOU’S ROOM – looms the one to beat #3 FOOLIN – blinkers on, nice debut, tries the turf #4 FLOWLINE – may grab a small share (#5 FEAR NO ONE) PK5 ~ (1,3,7/5,6,7/1,2,5/4/3,6,7) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Dirt – 6 Furlongs – 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) Dirt – 6 Furlongs – 2 Yr Olds – MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #6 BEAU VALOR – this ones a runner, well prepped debut #3 UP TO THE TASK – Chad/Prat firster looms the one to beat #5 EXHIBIT – Pletcher runner been working well all summer #7 CLUB REIGN – may grab a small share (#8 MISSION INTERGRITY) PK5 ~ (3,5,6/6,7,8/2,7,8/2,5,8/4) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (1 star)…

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