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.

GRASS PCIKS FOR GRASS ONLY ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ TURF PK3 ~~~~ (5/1,4,5/1,4,11,15) – – ~~~~ KEENELAND RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 1 1/16 Miles | F&M | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN CLAIM – #12 TEMPLE BELLE – barn 16% off claim, goes 1st dirt #7 FORGOT PASSWORD – competitive & now drops to bottom #10 INSPEIGHTFUL – stretches out, drops, sharp #3 MADAM PIE – claimed, steps up 2nd off (#1 LAURA’S ANGLE) PK5 ~…

Read More

GRASS PCIKS FOR GRASS ONLY ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 1 ~ (1 star) 1 Mile | NY Bred | F&M | 3 Yr Olds & Up | ALW OPT/CLAIM – #3 PAY GRADE – up-cycle, turns back, never better #2 FROST ME – 2nd off layoff, no chance return #5 VALLARAND – last was best yet #1 CARTWHEEL – may grab share on he drop (#4 COURAGEOUS GIRL) PK5 ~ (2,3,5/2,5,11/2,6,7/1,4,5/4) – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 2…

Read More

OFF TURF PICKS PROVIDED ~ 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) 6 Furlongs | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN CLAIM – #1 MOTION TO STRIKE – fitter 2nd off long, drops, blinkers on #7 MACH ONE – drops in class, one to beat #4 RISKY WOODS – gets 1st Lasix off long layoff #6 DOS VAQUEROS – new barn for 2nd start (#3 OCEAN DEEP) PK5 ~ (1/3,5,9/3,7,8/1,2,7,8/5,7,10) – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 2…

Read More

GRASS PICKS FOR GRASS ONLY ~ 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) 1 Mile | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN CLAIM – #2 CORKMAN – 2nd off, trouble last two #5 FLIGHT TO PARADISE – 1st dirt in bad race #3 REMEMBERMOM – blinkers off, turf to dirt #6 NAPOLEON COMPLEX – gets in light (#4 GREAT GRAND SON) PK5 ~ (2/5,6,9/1,2/2,8,9/3,6,8) – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 2 ~ (1 star) 1 1/16 Miles…

Read More

GRASS PICKS FOR GRASS ONLY ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 1 ~ (1 star) 6 Furlongs | TURF | 3 Yr Olds & Up | CLAIMING – #8 SO SUAVE – turns back, 2nd USA, drops 1st claimers #9 ZANNO – fresh, drops, sharp works #4 QUIN BC – 2nd off the layoff, dirt to turf #3 US STEEL – may grab small share (#1 CORAGESCONTENDER) PK5 ~ (4,8,9/5/3,4,5/3,4,6/5,6,9) – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 2 ~ (1 star)…

Read More

GRASS PCIKS FOR GRASS ONLY ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ TURF PK3 ~~~~ (1,2,7/2,10/16) (7/2,10/3,10,12) – – ~~~~ KEENELAND RACE 1 ~ (1 star) 7 Furlongs | F&M | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN CLAIM – #6 CODE NAME LISA – dead fit, turf to dirt, positional speed #3 BEES AND HONEY – blinkers on, drops in class #1 LIVING FOR TODAY – up in class off layoff #5 LADY CLEMENTINE – may grab share 2nd off (#4…

Read More

OFF TURF PICKS PROVIDED ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 1 ~ (1 star) 1 Mile | TURF | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #5 GALT – troubled trip in deep debut, remains sharp #8 RUTHENIAN – one to beat, barn heating up #1A PAYBACK PERIOD – Chad Brown firster #4 VERBAL – the other Chad gets Jose Ortiz (#6 MYQUEST NIX) —-[DIRT 5,1,7,8,9]—- PK5 ~ (5,8/2,5,6/4,6,7/8,9/3,4,5) – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 2 ~ (0 star)…

Read More

GRASS PICKS FOR GRASS ONLY ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 1 Mile | F&M | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN CLAIM – #5 STRONG POINT – fresh and drops #6 MALIBU ANTHEM – looms the one to beat #4 MATOULA – comes in fresh #8 BONANA FANNA FOE – may grab share (#2 SUPERBLOODWOLDMOON) PK5 ~ (4,5,6/3,6/4,5,6/2,4/3,4,5) – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 2 ~ (0 star) 1 1/16 Miles TURF| Fillies |…

Read More

OK, Another big weekend at hand as Keeneland opens today with some of the best racing in KY as we progress towards the Breeders Cup. For Friday I’ve completely handicapped all 9 races from Belmont Park & all 10 races from Keeneland with Pick5, Pick4 and Pick3 wagers suggested. I like a turf horse in the Early PK5 from Belmont plus Keeneland debuts an all turf $3 Turf PK3 which will provide excellent payout with the $3 increment. Ticket structure will be important. I have two tickets listed today as the sequence could prove tough with the opening leg 2…

Read More

GRASS PICKS FOR GRASS ONLY ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ BELMONT RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 6 Furlongs | NY Bred | Fillies & Mares | 3 Year Olds & Up | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #4 U SHOULD B DANCING – main speed, back on turf #2 SHE’S THE ONE – turns back, one to beat #1 ENTRY – either or #5 SARATOGA GAZE – well prepped for debut (#6 HOLIDAY JAZZ) PK5 ~ (2,4/1,2,8/3/1,2,3,9/2,6,10) – – ~~~~ BELMONT…

Read More