OK, Its Travers Day in Saratoga Springs, the Mid-Summer Derby as it once was called but now signifies the end of summer as races will shift into the fall preps heading towards Breeders Cup. But for now, what a fantastic card to wager on today as I’ve completely handicapped all 13, yes 13 races with Pick5, Pick4 and Pick3 wagers suggested. There are many wagers available today, pick your spots, take your swings and try to score but don’t play over your head. I really like the card today. I have selections in the Travers and the Allen Jerkens (King’s…
Author: zjohn
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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.
GRASS PICKS FOR GRASS ONLY ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (1-5) rate strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (2 star) 6 1/2 Furlongs | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #6 HIGH NORTH – ships in hot, rolls for Cox #2 HAZIT – one to beat Pletcher #8 GOOD MAGIC – CB firster #5 ROAD TO MEATH – may grab share (#3 BELLE TAPISSERIE) PK5 ~ (6/3,5,9/8,9/3,4,5/1,4,8) PK5 ~ (2,6,8/3,5,9/8,9/3,4,5/8) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (2 star) 1 3/16 Miles…
OK, The Friday before Travers is here and its a nice card at Saratoga where I’ve completely handicapped all 11 races with Pick5, Pick4 and Pick3 wagers suggested. A couple big favorites today, only one of whom I like, plus some race that look prime for upsets. Looks like a fun gambling day. Thursday was punctuated with T Loves A Fight who did exactly as I’d hoped, blowing past them all and drawing out at $13.00 $7.00 & $6.00 Visit Pick4win.com to purchase today’s selections or grab that Weekend Pass for all the action. For Friday’s Free Pick ~ Saratoga…
GRASS PICKS FOR GRASS ONLY ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBER MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (1-5) rate strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (2 star) 1 1/16 Miles | NYB | Fillies | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #1 PURELY LUCKY – gets Javy for stretch out #2 CODRINGTON – the one to beat #5 SILVERADO MIST – 2nd out for Mott #4 BIG EXPENSE – 2nd start, 1st turf (#3 JODY’S SONG) PK5 ~ (1,2,5/2,5,7/2/5,6,7/3,6,8) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (2 star) 7…
OK, Finished up Wednesday with 3 Top Pick Winners from 9 flat races at Saratoga. For Thursday I’ve completely handicapped races 2-10 with Pick5, Pick4 and Pick3 wagers suggested. Looks like another nice card especially the later 2/3rds and I’m looking forward to playing. Visit Pick4win.com to purchase today’s selections. For Thursday’s Free Pick ~ Saratoga race 3 – #5 TWENTY FOUR SEVEN – This Danny Gargan trained son of City Zip comes off a ten month layoff ready to roll. He takes a big drop in class after facing much better company last out. I fully expect Kendrick to…
GRASS PICKS FOR GRASS ONLY ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (1-5) rate strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ NO PICKS – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (3 star) 6 Furlongs | Fillies | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN CLAIMING – #3 TIED UP – 2nd start, drops 1st claimers #5 LA CONTESSA – the one to beat #1 YES I DANCE – curious shipper for Rice #7 STRATEGIC DREAMS – may grab share (#9 WARRIOR’S SILVER) PK5 ~ (1,3,5/2,5/1,2,4,7/10/5,6,10) PK5 ~ (1,3,5/5/1,2,4,7/5,10/5,6,10) – -…
GRASS PICKS FOR GRASS ONLY ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (1-5) rate strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ NO PICKS – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (3 star) 1 1/8 Miles | 3 Yr Olds & Up | ALW OPT/CLAIM – #3 FLASHY JEWEL – gases them with speed #2 SEEKING THE SOUL – nice win last out #5 DESTIN – plodder #1 DONIGAL MOON – may grab small share (#4 BODHISATTVA) PK5 ~ (3/2,5,10/3,4,5/4,6,9/5,7,9) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 3 ~ (2 star)…
GRASS PICKS FOR GRASS ONLY ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (1-5) rate strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (1 star) 6 Furlongs | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN CLAIMING – #4 THE BERBER – makes 2nd start #5 MR DISCRETIONARY – the one to beat #9 HIGH RISK STRATEGY – CB firster #8 MICHAEL WONDERFUL – may grab share (#1 EVERY YOUNG) PK5 ~ (4,5,8,9/4,5,7/4,5/2,4,9/9) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (2 star) 1 1/8 Miles | NYB TURF | F&M | 3…
OK, A beautiful day awaits at Saratoga Race Course as I’ve completely handicapped all 10 races with Pick5, Pick4 and Pick3 wagers suggested. Long shots reigned yesterday and I’m looking for that to continue today as well. I love a turf long shot plus we may have one of those “only at Saratoga” moments within the early Pick5, I’m excited to play today and can’t wait to get on track. It really only takes one nice PK3 or a PK4 or PK5 and your season is made. I’m hoping today is my day and I’ll be putting my money up.…
GRASS PICKS FOR GRASS ONLY ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (1-5) rate strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (1 star) 6 Furlongs | 3 Year Olds & Up | CLAIMING – #8 HERE AND THERE – 2nd off long, guns it #6 STRAIGHTAWAY MAY – sits stalking trip #9 LIGHTNING BUZZ – the one to beat #10 SILVER ASSAULT – dumped to bottom (#5 INDEPENDENT WORKER) PK5 ~ (6,8,9/7,8,10/6,10/1,8/1,3,4) PK5 ~ (6,8,9/7,8,10/1,6,10/8/1,3,4) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (2 star) 1 1/16 Miles…