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) 6 Furlongs | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #1 DRINK THE WIND – remains sharp, forwardly placed #6 UP TO THE MARK – Pletcher firster well prepped #2 FRAT PACK – training strongly for debut #5 CITIZEN MACK – turns back, 1st Lasix, off layoff (#3 INSOMNIAC) PK5 ~ (1,2,6/1,4,5/2/1,2,5/2,4,7) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) 1 1/8 Miles | 3 Yr Olds…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 2 1/16 Miles | 4 Yr Olds & Up | G1 A. P. Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase S. – #7 IRANISTAN – came back running, loves it here #3 PISTOL WHIPPED – looms the one to beat #4 HISTORIC HEART – regroups on track course #5 FRENCH LIGHT – pointed here all season (#2 DOWN ROYAL) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (1 star) 7 Furlongs | F&M | 3 Yr…

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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 – – ~~~~ COLONIAL RACE 5 ~ (1 star) 1 1/16 Miles | TURF | 3 Yr Olds & Up | ALW OPT/CLAIM – #2 MO HAWK – toss last, back on turf, serious speed #9 MAX KO – toss last two & big effort may be due #4 HANALEI’S HOUDINI – looms the one to beat #6 KING VEGA – up-cycle, dangerous (#10 LAND MARK DEAL) PK5 ~ (2,4,6,9/3,5,6,8/5/1,7/2,9,12) PK5 ~ (2,4,6,9/3,5,6,8/5,7,9/1,7/9) – – ~~~~ COLONIAL RACE 6 ~…

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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 | NY Bred | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #4 LIGHT MAN – barn doesn’t try to work them fast #7 CONMAN – has a strong late kick #8 MIRACLE MIKE – one to beat, 1st on Fast #3 BARRY THE BUILDER – may grab share (#5 CURLY LARRY AND MO) PK5 ~ (4,7,8/2,5/4,9,10/1,4,6/4,7) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0 star) 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) 1 Mile | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN CLAIM – #6 PSYCHIC INCOME – firster working well in bad race #1 NEVER CHANGE – turf to dirt, blinkers on, drops 1st claimers #3 FIERY HEART – up-cycle, 2nd off, barn ice cold #5 NORTH POLE – may last for share (#7 MISTICAL CURLIN) PK5 ~ (1,3,6/4/1,4,12/1,2,7/1,8,11) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (1 star) 6 Furlongs | F&M…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 5 1/2 Furlongs | NY Bred | Fillies | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #5 IM JUST KIDDING – very well bred baby #1 IRISH EMRPESS – little thing has some ability #6 CAMP AKEELA – well prepped, sire fires #3 MADDIE’S GRACE – gets Irad for debut (#4 LADY MINE) PK5 ~ (1,3,5,6/2/1,4,5/1,4,7/6,9,12) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (1 star) 6 Furlongs | F&M |…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (1 star) 1 1/8 Miles | 3 Yr Olds & Up | CLAIMING – #7 GIOCARE – 23% off claim, well spotted at 9F & two turns #6 BEAR ALLEY – claimed again, the one to beat, all wins at CD #9 KERSHAW – adores two turns, gets Irad up #4 DARK STROM – blinkers off, wins track & distance (#1 PARSIMONY) PK5 ~ (6,7,9/1,6/2,4,6/7/2,3,4,6) PK5 ~ (6,7,9/1,6/4/3,7,8/2,3,4,6) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE…

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ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – TRIPLE PLAY PK3 ~ (9/4,8/1,2,5,9) ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 7 Furlongs | F&M | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN CLAIM – #5 LADY YELLEN – gets Irad, looks too good #1 MADAME ROSE – up-cycle, draws inside #4 LORDHEARMYPRAYER – last best yet #7 KAY TEE GAL – drops turf to dirt (#6 MS NO VAX) PK5 ~ (1,5/2,7/1,2,8/2,3,4/2,3,4) – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 2 ~ (1 star) 7 Furlongs | TURF |…

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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 – – ~~~~ CROSS COUNTRY PK5 ~~~~ (4/9,10,13/6,9,12/5,7/6,7,8) (1,4,10/10/6,9,12/5,7/6,7,8) – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 1 1/16 Miles | NY Bred | TURF | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN CLAIM – #13 MEDIA SENSATION – just needs to draw in #2 LOOKIN GRAND – 2nd off, drops, 1st Lasix & blinkers #4 ADDICTED TO LOVE – up-cycle, ready for best #7 ZAP MAN – may grab small share (#10 TONALISTIC) PK5 ~ (2,4,13/2,9/6,7,8/1,5/5,9,11) – -…

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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 – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 5 Furlongs | NY Bred | TURF | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #4 POWER ATTACK – positional speed, 2nd out, 1st turf #1 NEW YORK PANTHER – no chance debut, turf 2nd start #2 JACKSON HEIGHTS – sharp, 3 turf winners family #7 CAPTAIN PARTY – expecting a good run (#9 MAKAR) PK5 ~ (1,2,4,7/1,4,7/2,4,8/2,3/5,6) – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 2 ~ (1 star) 6 Furlongs |…

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