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 – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (1 star) 1 1/16 Miles | TURF | 3 Yr Olds | MAIDEN CLAIM – #6 TETRAGRAMMATON – claimed, stretches out 1st turf #10 IRISH KING – up-cycle, the one to beat #2 LEOPARDI – troubled debut, drops in class #3 CATATUMBO – may grab small share (#8 SIMMS) PK5 ~ (2,6,10/2,3,7/4,5,8/1,2,3/8) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~ (0 star) About 5 1/2 Furlongs | TAPETA – Fillies | 3 Yr Olds…

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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 – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (0 star) About 1 1/16 Miles | TAPETA – Fillies | 3 Yr Olds | MAIDEN CLAIM – #1 STUPENDOUS – stretches out, 2nd start #5 NANA FANNY – gets Irad turf to Tapeta #6 STRAIGHT TO GO – prefers smaller shares #8 VINTAGE GIRL – claimed again last (#3 TAHAWEEL) PK5 ~ (1,5/2,3,6/3,7/4,6,8/2,3,8) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~ (0 star) 7 Furlongs | DIRT – F&M | 4 Yr Olds…

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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 – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (0 star) About 1 Mile 70 Yards | TAPETA – Fillies | 3 Yr Olds | MAIDEN CLAIM – #3 REAL GOOD VYBZ – turf to Tapeta, positional speed #8 IMOTO – 2nd start, turf to Tapeta #6 KNOWWHENTOFOLDEM – Saffie/Irad firster #7 CALIFORNIA GIGI – may grab share (#2 RIDE LITTLE GIRL) PK5 ~ (3,6,8/3,4,6/5,6,8/4/1,5,8) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~ (0 star) 6 Furlongs | DIRT – F&M | 4…

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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 – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (1 star) About 5 1/2 Furlongs | TAPETA | 4 Yr Olds & Up | STR OPT/CLAIM – #6 RESERVEDNOTATTAINED – claimed again, keeps running well #3 SMOKY BLUES – shady new barn takes over #7 THE CONNECTOR – turf to Tapeta & drops #4 BAM BAM BLU – may last for share (#2 HENRY’S WORLD) PK5 ~ (3,6,7/1,3,4/4/1,5,6/3,5,7,10) PK5 ~ (3,6,7/1,3,4/3,4,6/1/3,5,7,10) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~ (0 star) Abt 5…

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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 – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (1 star) 1 1/8 Miles | TURF/TAPETA | 3 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #5 MAD MOCHA – no chance return, scores 1st turf/tapeta #2 TRENDING – big run last, nice jock switch #9 NATIVE THUNDER – 2nd start, barn sputtering #4 TALLAHATCHIEBRIDGE – 30% 2nd starts, gets 9F (#7 RACKET) PK5 ~ (5/2,5,8/3,4,7/3,5,6/4,7,8) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~ (0 star) About 1 1/16 Miles | TAPETA – Fillies…

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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 – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (0 star) About 1 1/16 Miles | TAPETA | 3 Yr Olds | MAIDEN CLAIM – #9 SONIC KITTEN – 30% 2nd starts, 1st Lasix, drops in class #13 MEKANO – dangerous if draws in #6 DRINKSONTHEBEACH – up-cycle, 2nd off layoff #10 MUROMEC – may last for share (#14 TETRAGRAMMATON) PK5 ~ (6,9,13/1,3,4/3,6,7,9/4/1,5,8) PK5 ~ (6,9,13/1,3,4/3,6,7,9/4,9,11/1) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~ (1 star) About 1 1/16 Miles | TAPETA |…

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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 – – ~~~~ STRONACH5 PK5 ~~~~ (8,9/2,5,6/2/1,3,4,6/1,4,6 turf) (8,9/2,5,6/2/1,3,4,6/1,4,5,6 Tapeta) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (0 star) About 1 Mile 70 Yards | TAPETA | 3 Yr Olds | MAIDEN CLAIM – #8 GUN FOR SUCCESS – born to route, 1st geld, Lasix & claimers #4 KANTHARTANA – drops 1st claimers, 1st Lasix, one to beat #3 HICKORY COURT – 31% 1st with new barn #1 CHROME’S RIGHT – may grab small share (#2 DUBROVNIK) PK5 ~ (3,4,8/1,3,6/7/1,3,6/2,8,10)…

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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 – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (0 star) About 5 Furlongs | TAPETA – Fillies | 3 Yr Olds | MAIDEN CLAIM – #5 CENTSATIONAL GRACE – 35% 2nd starts, no chance debut #1 STORMY STELLA – toss last, the one to beat #6 DANCE FOR GOLD – blinkers on, 2nd off layoff #4 LETS RUN TWO – may grab small share (#7 BLAME THE VETS) PK5 ~ (1,5,6/6/2,4,6/4,5,7/2,5,6) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~ (1 star) 1…

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ALWAYS MAE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (1 star) About 5 Furlongs | TAPETA | 3 Yr Olds | CLAIMING – #2 CAJUN MANDATE – up-cycle, the main speed #1 BEASTFROMTHEEAST – 31% off the claim, jock switch #8 AFIKOMAN – turf to dirt, turns back #7 RULING FRONT – up-cycle, remains sharp (#3 SPRING THE BEAST) PK5 ~ (1,2,8/4,5,7/3,7,8/2,5/8,9) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~ (1 star) 1 Mile | TURF | 4 Yr Olds & Up |…

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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 – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 6 Furlongs | DIRT – Fillies | 3 Yr Olds | MAIDEN CLAIM – #4 ALARM CLOCK – up-cycle, trouble last #10 FLOR DE PLATA – looms the one to beat #9 NOBODY’S SECRET – 2nd over after shipping in #7 UNCAPTURED FAITH – may grab small share (#8 NADINE’S GIRL) PK5 ~ (4,9,10/6,7/2,7,8/2,3,4/2,7) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~ (0 star) About 1 Mile 70 Yards | TAPETA -…

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