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…
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.
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.…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ KEE TURF PK3 ~~~~ (2,6/3,4/5,6,11) – ~~~~ KEENELAND RACE 1 ~ (1 star) Dirt – 1 1/16 Miles – 3 Yr Olds – CLAIMING – #6 GETHSEMANE – drops into first claimers #4 JETER – looms the one to beat #3 COLT FORTY SEVEN – drops in class again #5 POLICITS – may grab a small share (#2 SO SPECIAL) PK5 ~ (6/3,5,9/1,6,8/4,6,8/2,6,8) – – ~~~~ KEENELAND RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Turf – 5 1/2 Furlongs…
OK, For Wednesday I’ve completely handicapped all 8 races from Keeneland with Pick5, Pick4, Pick3 and the All Turf Pick3. The last few days of Keeneland kick off today as the action turns to Churchill Downs with the Derby on the horizon. We get three turf races today so the Turf PK3 is available. One of those races is the Best Bet and Single, the other two legs I’ll be looking to land some prices. A couple short priced horses expected today but I’ll focus on the turf races and Late PK5, Late PK3 and the Turf PK3. For Wednesday…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ KEE TURF PK3 ~~~~ (5,8,10/8/8,10,11) – ~~~~ KEENELAND RACE 1 ~ (1 star) Dirt – 7 Furlongs – 4 Yr Olds & Up – STARTER ALLOWANCE – #2 GET HER NUMBER – 2nd off layoff, never better #3 BIG GAIN – looks 2nd best today #5 AIR OF DEFIANCE – new barn has her thriving #1 TIVERTON – may grab a small share (#4 EXTRAVAGANT PRINCE) PK5 ~ (2/3,5,7/3,5,6/5,8,10/1,3,7) – – ~~~~ KEENELAND RACE 2 ~ (0…