OK, So close to having a good day yesterday as my Best Bet went up in flames once Florent Geroux checked him hard instead on holding his rail position effectively eliminating Doctor J Dub from the race only two furlongs into the race. The race before the smaller of my two Best Bets won for absolute fun, Tale For Ruby took ALL the money going from 6/1 to 2/1 late in the face of a 4/5 shot. We cashed two early Pick4’s but they were not very rewarding. For Thursday I’ve completely handicapped Saratoga races 1-10 with Pick5, Pick4 and…
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.
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) 1 1/16 Miles | F&M TURF | 3 Yr Olds & Up | CLAIMING – #1 COMET SIXTY TWO – 2nd off, 1st off claim #4 ZUBI ZUBI ZU – big drop in class #2 DARN RAIN – drops, tries turf again #7 BARGAINING TABLE – fits well, may grab share (#5 MOON MEDAL) PK5 ~ (1,4/3,6,7/2,3,7/3,5,6/2,7,15) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~…
OK, First Wednesday of the Saratoga kicks off Day 5 and its a gorgeous day here is Racing City USA. Its gonna get warm later, but should be a beautiful day throughout. Didn’t get off the the fastest start through the 1st four days – but I have no worries or issues as it only takes one race here to score and we are just starting the marathon – it ceased being a sprint years ago. There are some very good betting races today and I’m excited to play. I have two Best Bets – one stronger than the other…
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 SELECTIONS – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (2 star) 6 1/2 Furlongs | NY Bred | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN CLAIMING – #8 SEBONACK – off layoff, 1st Maker, 1st claimers #3 STARRY MESSENGER – looks live for 25% barn #7 TRAPPE – Asmussen firster gets Javy #6 MASSENA – may last for share (#2 ORNATO) PK5 ~ (8/3,5/2,5,6/2,4,7,9/1,4,7) PK5 ~…
OK, Saratoga once again proving the toughest racing anywhere as Top Pick Winners have been hard to come by through the first three days. Again, too many seconds but at least my horses are firing, just not getting lucky enough to win. Yesterday’s Best Bet went off at 6/1, sat a perfect trip, ranged up on the leader who then inched away. Things will fall into place soon enough. My philosophy is to keep firing. Lose a bet, keep firing. It only takes one race to get you right back into the game. I’m looking forward to Monday as it…
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) 1 1/8 Miles | F&M | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #4 REKNOWN – turf to dirt, 2nd off, rolls #2 VERVE’S TALE – looms the one to beat #1 GIRL TALK – fresh, barn white hot #5 QUEEN EMMA – may grab share turf to dirt (#3 CRYSTAL WAVE) PK5 ~ (1,2,4/1,6/3,4,6/3,6,7/3,12) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2…
OK, Too many seconds yesterday as for a fleeting moment it looked like we were gonna win and someone swooped in and stole the glory. The Free Pick won as expected as Dacita rallied from last to get up in the last jump which got all my money back for the day. Saratoga race 10 – #6 DACITA $10.20 $5.70 $4.20 with the $95.90 exacta Sunday’s races look outstanding. To me, this is the kinda card I love the most as I can take some good swings in turf races at very good prices. I have opportunities from early 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 ~ (2 star) 6 Furlongs | 3 Yr Olds & Up | CLAIMING – #1 ENTRY – either or can do #10 CHELIOS – Nevin 22% off the claim #4 GAMBLER’S GHOST – fresh, drops to bottom, blinkers off 7 WESTERN TRYST – may grab share late (#8 STORM PURSUIT) PK5 ~ (1,10/3,7,8/2,3,6/2,4,8/2,8) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (1 star) 1 1/16 Miles | Fillies…
OK, Tough start for us yesterday as I tabbed only one Top Pick Winner from the 10 races. I thought going in they’d either be won by favorites or long shots that I couldn’t make – and those long shots took over. Today’s card give us some great betting opportunities. Lots of good multi-wagers and I have a turf horse I’ll be leaning on hard today, but at his 10/1+ morning line – he could make the whole weekend, cashing some nice tickets if the race gets run as I drew it up. For Saturday I’ve completely handicapped Saratoga races…
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 | 3 Yr Olds & Up | CLAIMING – #1 ZAMJARA – drops to the bottom, turns back #3 MONEY CHANGER – other Pletcher, blinkers on #7 AFLEET MARTINI – fresh, outside speed #5 BATTLE MIDWAY – turns back, drops to bottom (#2 DR LUBER’S KISS) PK5 ~ (1,3,7/1,3,7,8/2,5/7,8,10/10,11) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (2 star) 1 1/16 Miles…