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 – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (1 star) 5 1/2 Furlongs | NY Bred | TURF | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #5 KING ANGELO – never better, back on turf for local owners #7 WAR SMOKE – the one to beat, 2nd start, troubled debut #1 GIRAMONTE – up-cycle, guns from the hedge #8 BRIAN’S MISSION – barn suddenly red-hot (#2 SUITT OF ARMOR) PK5 ~…
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 (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (1 star) 6 Furlongs | NY Bred | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN CLAIM – #7 BIG LITTLE ROCK – turf to dirt, fresh & drops in class #3 FAR AWAY LOOK – drops 1st claimers off layoff, sharp in blinkers #1 ARMS AN ARMOR – 2nd over course, drops, blinkers on #2 FLIPPING FUN – may grab share (#8 BIELEFELD) PK5 ~ (1,3,7/2,4,5/6/3,4,5/1,5,8)…
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 – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 6 Furlongs | NY Bred | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #8 CONVERTIBLE FREEZE – well prepped for Cox on debut #2 GIMMEDAMONEY -gets Irad, 2nd start, one to beat #1 AGGREGATION – draws rail for debut #6 AVA K’S BOY – may need one for best (#7 WHO HOO THATS ME) PK5 ~ (1,2,6,8/1,2,7/1,2/1/5,7,9) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2…
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 – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 5 1/2 Furlongs | TURF | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #3 RED DANGER – 1st turf, 2nd start, remains sharp #5 CASTLE LEOCH – big run debut, fresh, new jock #6 MUNNY BOLT – sharp works for Asmussen debut #7 ADMIRAL HALSEY – bred more for distance (#2 JAVA BUZZ) PK5 ~ (3,5,6/1,2,4/1,2/1,4/1,2,5) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~…
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 – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (2 star) 6 Furlongs | Fillies | 3 Yr Olds | CLAIMING – #2 SHAKER SHACK – 2nd off, turf to dirt, drops 1st claimers #4 CHLOE ROSE – nice win here & claimed by Magic Mike #3 SEASCAPE – no chance last, nice drop, barn lit one up yesterday #5 SPUN D’ETAT – back on dirt, drops again (#1 CALIBOGUE SOUND) PK5 ~ (2,3,4/2,5,7/4,6/3,6/1,4,5) -…
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 – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 1 1/16 Miles | TURF | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #2 DRIPPING GOLD – well prepped for debut #5 BOSTON FLAGSHIP – one to beat stretches out #3 MORNING THOUGHTS – stamina runner debuts long #8 SPEAK UNITY – gelded off layoff, stretches out (#7 STEAL THE CASH) PK5 ~ (2,3,5/6/2,3,5/2,3,9/1,2,3,6) PK5 ~ (2,3,5/4,6,7/5/2,3,9/1,2,3,6) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2…
OK, For Friday I’ve completely handicapped all 10 races from Saratoga with Pick5, Pick4 and Pick3 wagers suggested. A very nice day and exciting weekend ahead as The Whitney Stakes is Saturday with a excellent card supporting it. Today’s card is ripe with betting opportunities. My Best Bet is 8/1 on the Morning Line and we should get all of a $15 winner there. Smaller of the two Best Bets is one of my favorite turf horses and I have a Late PK5 ticket using each one as a single. Three solid turf swings in the Late PK5 should provide…
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 – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (1 star) 5 1/2 Furlongs | TURF | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #4 ARTIE’S ANGEL – born to turf, dead fit, ships & scores #2 KING OF HOLLYWOOD – sharp, 2nd start, 1st on turf #3 EMMA’S WALTZ – well prepped for debut #9 SMOKEY WHITE – may grab small share (#8 BARONE CESCO) PK5 ~ (2,3,4/6,7,8/3,4/1,2/1,4,7) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE…
GRASS PICKS FOR GRASS ONLY ~ ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks ~ (5th pick) in case pf scratches – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 5 1/2 Furlongs TURF| Fillies | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #6 MOSTLY HARMLESS – family can turf, bred for speed #1 MYSTIC EYES – Pletcher/JV runner draws hedge #4 RAW HONEY – well bred for turf #2 IM SO SORRY – sharp works debut (#9 WHATRUWAITINGFOR) PK5 ~ (1,4,6/2,5,7/3/2,3,7/1,4,7) PK5 ~ (1,4,6/2,5,7/3,6,9/7/1,4,7) – – ~~~~ SARATOGA RACE 2 ~ (0…
OK, Starting to find my mid-meet groove and it feels fine. I am ready to go on a rip after tabbing sharp winners last week including $14 Blissful on Sunday and the $70 monster Lexitonian. My thought process evolves after a few weeks handicapping Saratoga, honing the focus and finding more winners. I stop forcing things and the winners just flow – we are here…. For Wednesday I’ve completely handicapped races 2-10 from Saratoga with Pick5, Pick4 and Pick3 wagers suggested – no jumpers listed. The card looks form full early on but I’ll be looking to cash out in…