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Formal notes: LS live longshot, PP preferred Play, BAL Bombs Away Longshot, BCL Boxcar Longshot, PS fits the Pro Simulcast spot play method. MA and MB are longshot spot play systems I've developed. MA is the Pace Shape method from my Pace Handicapping Longshots Book. POP is a Power Pace Figure pick based on the methodology in my book, Power Pace Handicapping. 

Here are some winners that I picked for the Sharphorses Selection Service: 

Sharphorses Selection Service

Thursday, October 10

1. QUICK HAMMER--MAGNIFICENT MILE, SUGAR GRAY LEONARD, THANK YOU JON (1-6-3)
   

2. KERRY, SOLIB, MARCO T. (5-1-2)
   

3. BROWN SUGAR BABE, CALL HER BLUFF, APRIL ANTICS (6-2-4)
   

4. KALIK**, STREET READY, EVER DANGEROUS (7-2-9)
   

5. PRETTI XTREME, EVERLYS GIRL, CONDIMENT GIRL (3-9-4)
   

6. CONNIVING, J D FACTOR, GIANT'S FIRE (1-9-4)
   

7. BRISBANE*, VENENCIA, AWESOME CZECH (1-2-8)
   

8. BACKCHECK, WILD MISCHIEF, KYLA'S KAUSE, TAHILA, DREAMWORKIN (7-11-6-5-8)

BEST BETS: KALIK 4th and BRISBANE 7th

KALIK (PP) was wide against tougher from post 10 in last at Saratoga. The drop in class makes sense since he hasn't hit the board in all three of his starts this year and this owner/trainer combination put their horses where they can win.

BRISBANE (LS) hasn't raced in a year and a half when she was racing in France but she's trained right along since July and makes her first start for top trainer Chad Brown. Jockey Manny Franco is getting first call on this barn's horses, with some of the other riders riding at Keeneland today, and he took this one over Brown's other 4yo french-bred filly, Venencia, who is a prime contender here after finishing a solid third against similar.

Saturday, October 5

1. MASMAK, IRON SIGHT, CUANDO (5-7-6)
   

2. PAPA PAULIE P, VIKING WARRIOR, MONTE AVI (5-4-7)
   

3. QUICK TO ACCUSE, EQUIVOQUE, BRAMITO (7-4-6)
   

4. NATURAL HARBOR, LEGAL DEAL, SAGAMORE MISCHIEF (5-10-3)
   

5. CARSON'S RUN, EL REZEEN, LEGEND OF TIME (3-6-7)
   

6. SENBEI, NOTHING BETTER, MISCHIEVOUS ANGEL (5-9-2)
   

7. PARADISE CITY, THE QUEENS M G, SOCIAL FORTRESS, SCOTTISH LASSIE (6-2-9-5)
   

8. CHANCER MCPATRICK, TIP TOP THOMAS (10-2-5)
   

9. TRANSACTIONAL, PALACE VIEW, ADDICTED TO YOU (4-3-5-11)
   

10. USHA, OFF SCRIPT, KAY CUP, AMELIA (1-3-4-8)
    

11. RUN CURTIS RUN, RUSSI, ICY FLAVOR (2-4-3)
    

12. MIDWAY LIGHTS, HURRICANE EXPRESS, STEADFAST RESOLVE, VERY SATISFACTORY, CHASING MO MONEY (12-9-1-8-5)

BEST BET:  FUNNY UNCLE 9th (scratched)

Sharphorses Selection Service

Thursday, October 3

1. C SUITE BOY, SHAKIN THE BELLE, LIBERTE de BAYEUX (3-4-5)
   

2. BECAUSE THE NIGHT, ANTHRACITE, ARREBATO (1-5-6)
   

3. FIRST GLIMPSE**, MASON MANIA, GIROOVIN (2-5-6)
   

4. TURF: SKY MASTERSON, PRINTER'S ALLEY, SALVATION, COURAGEOUS MISSION
   DIRT: SALVATION, PRINTER'S ALLEY, DEW (7-9-14)
   

5. TURF: REFLEXIVITY, LINARITE, LILLY LANE (5-3-9)
   DIRT: MALU, LILLY LANE, POSEIDON'S MIST (10-9-11)
   

6. DARK DEVIL**, WAJDA, HOULTON (6-2-1)
   

7. TURF: DONEGAL MOMENTUM, ROYAL MAJESTY, PIPER'S FACTOR, TAKE ME TO CHURCH (9-10-3-2)
   DIRT: SILVER SATIN, DONEGAL MOMENTUM, YO DADDY (14-9-8)
   

8. CANDY QUEST, TAM I AM, MOONSCAPE, SO DARN PRETTY, PRETTY LIZA (3-7-10-11-9)

BEST BETS: FIRST GLIMPSE 3rd and DARK DEVIL 6th

FIRST GLIMPSE (PP) always runs his race on dirt, takes a key drop for RRod, who has been cold recently, is probably dropping looking to get some wins, and this is a good spot for this gelding.

DARK DEVIL (PP) ran well in all four of his starts and red-hot trainer Brad Cox drops him back to the level of the claim.

Sharphorses Selection Service

Sunday, June 16

BEST BET: BATTLE OF NORMANDY 9th Race

BATTLE OF NORMANDY (PP) made his first start of the year on April 30 but the race was switched to the main track. That was a throw out race but could have helped with his conditioning. He's run well against some good fields in his 9 race career, figures to fire second off the bench and back on turf, and picks up Flavien Prat for a Hall of Fame trainer.

Sharphorses Selection Service

Thursday, May 30

RACE 4

2 PATRIARCHAL
11 CHULLIGAN

PATRIARCHAL has raced on dirt three times this year, a route at Fair Grounds in a big key race, and then in his last two starts he ran evenly against faster horses. Sharp veteran trainer Al Stall, Jr., drops him down looking for a win...CHULLIGAN came off a six month layoff and rallied for the show; well bred 4yo drops and should be closing well here.

Sharphorses Selection Service

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Belmont at Big A, Saturday, May 25 - 4 Winners 
On Top - Doubles $24.80, Cold $7.10 - Exactas Cold
$71.00 - Trifecta $284.00 - Superfecta $55.20 for $0.10
cents - **Most Preferred Play, Valenzan Day, won and paid 
$14.20, *Preferred Play, Venge, won and paid $5.20

1. MY FIRST LOVE, STOP GIGGLING, TRADE SECRET (2-6-7)

2. STANLEY ROUGH, IRIE MAN, FIRST SONS (6-4-5)

3. BOB JOHN RAY, MERLIN'S MOMENT, JACKSON HEIGHTS (6-4-7)

4. CAPITAL SPENDING, TURRIGA, PRINCESS SUMMER, NAUGHTY DESTINY, GENEROUS LUVA (2-11-10-6-5)

5. FIRSTTIMEINFOREVER, ROAGNA, CAN'T FOOL ME (2-10-4)

6. VENGE**, APURO, CONNIVING (8-10-7)

7. LEGEND OF TIME, ROYAL MAJESTY, TRIPLE ESPRESSO (2-5-7)

8. BERTRILLE, STELLA MARS, SMOKIE EYES, ARTEMIS GIRL (9-3-2-10)

9. VALENZAN DAY*, CANDY TYCOON, FUNKENSTEIN, SKYLANDER (4-5-6-9)

10. JIMMYTHETOOTH, ALLIED ATTACK, BIG PRANKSTER, RUSSI (1-2-5-11)

11. JHIRSCH, FROZEN FOUR, SPECIALAGENTJONSON, JUDGE RULES (5-11-2-12)

BEST BETS: VENGE 6th and VALENZAN DAY 9th

VENGE (PP) hit the gate in his first start off the claim and didn't show his usual speed. Hot barn drops him down with a turnback to a sprint and he shows a good work since last.

VALENZAN DAY (LS) is 10-1 on the morning line but could be the favorite here. He was making his first start since July in last and he lacked a rally in a fast sprint against a tough field. He stretches out to the distance of his last win and drops into a realistic spot.

Sunday, June 25, 2023, I only had 1 winner on top that day, but it was a good one, Best Bet, Kant Hurry Love, won and paid $27.60 in the 8th race and we had the Exacta cold for $105.00. You can subscribe for the second half of the year for only $60.00. Email pando4444@gmail.com if you want to subscribe and I'll send you a Paypal invoice for the $60.00, or you can call with a credit card. 

 Sharphorses Selection Service, Sunday, August 28, 2022

I had 3 Top Winners on the day but the big one was Outlaw Kid, my $52.00 Best Bet winner in the last race. I also had the $193.00 Exacta Cold in that race, and the $756.00 (for $2.00) Trifecta Cold.

1. XIGERA, AKAYLA, MADEMOISELLEJACKIE, MO SHIRO (2-7-9-5)

2. HIGHER QUALITY, BOLD VICTORY, CRYP (5-4-3)

3. THISMIGHTBETHEONE*, STUCK ON KITTEN--MISPELED MOOON, TWEAQUED (4-1-2)

4. SIDEKICK, GASOLINE, ABUNDANT HONOR (5-2-1)

5. SHAWDYSHAWDYSHAWDY, MICROPHONE, EXULT, HIDDEN ENERGY (9-4-5-3)

6. SOLEDAD, THE GREAT MAYBE, HIGH CLASS, LOVE TO SHOP (3-1-4-9)

7. SUMMER AT THE SPA, FREEDOMOFTHEPRESS, O'GOTTEN GIRL (6-2-1)

8. WIT, NAPOLEONIC WAR, LEGENDS CAN'T DIE (4-7-1)

9. CE CE, OBLIGATORY, LADY ROCKET (1-2-4)

10. OUTLAW KID****, ROCKET'S RED GLARE, JAVA BUZZ, MATT DOYALE, STEADY ONE, UPPER LEVEL (3-2-12-11-4-9)

BEST BETS: THISMIGHTBETHEONE 3rd and OUTLAW KID 10th

THISMIGHTBETHEONE (LS) was much improved in her first two starts for Abreu then clipped heels in last. Picks up Prat, who has 4 wins in 7 starts for this barn and is riding superbly on turf this meet.

OUTLAW KID (BCL) gets the call at a big price in this wide open finale. Veteran trainer George Weaver is having a good year and a solid Saratoga meet. This nicely bred 3yo has a good speed/turf pedigree and looked good sprinting a 10 second furlong at the OBS sales last year and sold for $220,000. In his debut going about 5 furlongs on turf at Gulfstream in January, he prompted the pace and weakened. Obviously something went wrong because he comes back off an 8 month layoff, but they've gelded him and he's been working regularly since May and hasn't missed any of his weekly workouts so he comes into this with 12 works including 7 works on turf, two of which were bullets. The other horse that might be live at good odds here is MATT DOYLE (11). Like Outlaw Kid, this is a son of Violence, who is by the great Medaglio d'Oro. He has run four times, all on dirt, and he has never run a bad race. He is making his first start for Rudy Rodriguez today after transferring from the Chad Summers barn (several horses that left that barn won their next start). He gets lasix for the first time and tries grass for the first time. The only reason why I didn't spot him higher is the fact that he only has 5 works since he last raced in December, and I would have liked to have seen more works, but with his solid pedigree, the barn switch, first lasix, the move to turf, and the fact that he has most of best dirt speed figures in this race, he could be live at a price here.

Sunday, August 21, 2022

$28.40 Best Bet keys Cold %106.00 Double and Cold $279.00 Pick 3

This was another big day at Saratoga for my picks this summer. 4 Top Winners At Saratoga, 7 listed, Doubles (Cold $106.00, Cold $28.80) -Exactas ($32.80, Cold $9.00) - Pick 3's (Cold $279.00, $57.00, $16.00) - Top Winners paid $28.40, $11.40, $4.30, $3.40) -
Best Bet, Tiberius Mercurius, won and paid $28.40. And I had one pick at Del Mar, which won at 2-1 odds. 

1.    HAY STACK, CORNINGSTONE, POSITIVE MESSAGE (3-8-2)

2.    TURF: BUSTIN SHOUT, PHANTOM SMOKE, YARROW, DEEP COVER (1-7-6-2)
DIRT: QUICKFLASH, LADY'S GOLDEN GUY, EXCELLENT TIMING (9-4-8)

3.    VIRADIA, MY GIRL LEXI, FORTY SMOOTH (1-2-3)

4.    VINCENT, EL SEGUNDO, ICON (2-3-7)

5.    TURF: TIBERIUS MERCURIUS, DEVAMANI, ATTENTIVE, CRAFTY DADDY (8-3-2-4)
DIRT: LOCALLY OWNED, ATTENTIVE, KUMAR (12-2-13)

6.    GRAND LOVE, RARIFY, SPELTERINI, GOOD SAM (2-5-7-1)

7.    TURF: BALTHUS**, MUD PIE, CIBOLIAN (3-1-8)
DIRT: CLAYTNTTHELIONHEART, FOUNDER, TIDE OF THE SEA (10-2-4)

8.    BABA, REPEALING, EXXALTRESS (8-2-5)

9.    LOVE REIGNS, SWEET HARMONY, GRAND OAK (2-9-5)

10. VAGARIES, EMPRESS THEODORA, MISCREANT, CANDLESTICK MAKER (8-5-6-9)

BEST BET: TIBERIUS MERCURIUS 5th

TIBERIUS MERCURIUS (BAL) 6 year old only has one turf win in his career but he was racing against tougher in most of those starts and he's improved since moving into the Mike Maker bar at the end of last year, going wire to wire in two mile and a quarter races on synthetic, and turning in some decent efforts against tougher turf horses. Maker dropped him into a $40,000 claiming race here last month, his softest spot in a long time, and he forced the pace and lost by 3 lengths. He drops again and stretches out and Luis Saez might be able to control this. The horse is beat is DEVAMANI, who drops sharply for the leading barn. 

RACE 1

11 GYPSY LYNN
10 SHEMAKESCENTS
9 WAKI WAHINE
13 BACKSTREET AFFAIR
3 WARREN 'S SHOW BIZZ

GYPSY LYNN always fired when she raced for a tag on turf, then tried dirt last time but they moved her up to a MSW and she raced wide and okay. Kentucky bred drops down to her career low off a two month freshening today...SHEMAKESCENTS comes off a game placing against similar and looks like the one to beat for a sharp barn...WAKI WAHINE chased a runaway winner in her debut last December then they dropped into a $50,000 maiden claiming race going a mile on turf and she regressed. She returns at the bottom going turf to dirt and adding lasix with a key rider change and a good series of works and might be live at a price...BACKSTREET AFFAIR is on the AE's but has to be considered if she draws in as high-percentage trainer adds blinkers, drops her in for a tag for the first time, and adds the leading rider...WARREN'S SHOW BIZZ is a plodding type who rallied to hit the board in four straight races before being kept closer to the pace in last; can hit the board.

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 - Good day at the Spa, 4 straight top winners including a $31.60 Top Winner keyed a lot of good paying exotics, 9 listed, Doubles ($77.00, $65.00, $21.00, $91.00, Cold $89.50, Cold $12.40, Cold $8.60) - Pick 3's ($737.00, $275.50, $265.00, $295.00, $201.50, Cold $133.00, Cold $48.80) - Exactas ($30.40, $7.60, $47.00) - Pick 4 ($916.50 for 50 cents!) - Pick 5 ($4025.23 for 50 cents!) - Best Bet, Messidor, won and paid $9.10. 

BEST BET: MESSIDOR 9th

MESSIDOR (PP) made a nice middle-moved in the Perfect Sting stakes last start and held well; 4yo filly has improved steadily for Clement and seems in career form now. 

On Saturday, August 8, 2021, $14.60 Top Winner in the 1st, $23.40 Top Winner in the 2nd, Cold $147.50 Early Double, Cold $351.00 Pick 3 in first three races

Sharphorses Selection Service

Saturday, August 8

1. TURF: DRIPPING GOLD, SPEAK UNITY, MORNING THOUGHTS, GOOCH GO BRAGH (2-8-3-1)
   DIRT: DRIPPING GOLD, K CLUB, GOOCH GO BRAGH (2-9-1)
2. FORT PECK, ALKAATAM, GRUMPS LITTLE TOTS, ZOOMER (5-6-8-3)
3. TUGGLE, NEWBOMB, DREAM BIGGER (2-3-5)
4. TURF: SHUTTERS, RUSE, DREAMPOINT, SPORTINI (9-5-7-2)
   DIRT: GOLD PANDA, SANDRO THE GREAT, SHUTTERS, SPORTINI (4-3-9-2)
5. PREDICTED***, BIG SKIPPER, BRIGADIER GENERAL, VODKA MARDINI (10-5-2-6)
6. TURF: FLAVIUS, DREAMS OF TOMORROW, VALUE PROPOSITION, DELAWARE (5-11-3-2)
   DIRT: TACITUS (1)
7. WAR LIKE GODDESS**, MY SISTER NAT, DALIKA (3-5-6)
8. SEARCH RESULTS, BELLA SOFIA, OBLIGATORY (7-8-4)
9. CADILLAC, BOLSHOE BALLET, STATE OF REST (4-6-9)
10. SILVER STATE, MAXFIELD, KNICKS GO (2-5-4)
11. SUPERFECTO, MUSICAL HEART, EMPTY TOMB (2-1A-5)
12. TURF: TRAIN TO ARTEMUS, RISKY MISCHIEF, SUSSEX GARDEN, MINER'S QUEEN, BAY STORM (5-6-3-11-10)
    DIRT: EASY TO BLESS (14)

BEST BETS: PREDICTED 5th and WAR LIKE GODDESS 7th

PREDICTED (BAL) is a well bred homebred by Tapit out of a good producing broodmare and one of her foals was a GR1 winning 2yo. Veteran trainer Tony Dutrow is having a good year and even though he hasn't been winning with firsters lately, he's won with plenty during his training career. Upset call in a wide open 2yo maiden race.

WAR LIKE GODDESS (PP) has shown a powerful stretch kick and looks like a good single here, albeit at a short price.

On Friday, July 23, I put my Saratoga picks on the free page and had a big day with a nice $10.20 Best Bet, Judge N Jury, that won easily. 

Sharphorses Selection Service

Friday, July 23

1. STOLEN BASE, BIG SCULLY, BUCKINGHAM PRINCE (7-9-8)
2. TIME LIMIT, FETCHING, AWSUM ROAR (10-1-5)
3. REALM OF LAW, BIG EVEREST, FRENCHBORO (9-1-7)
4. JUST RIGHT, DURKIN'S CALL, DARK MONEY (2-6-8)
5. TUSCAN QUEEN, DAME TIME, GAILHORSEWIND (5-2-3)
6. KENTUCKY GHOST, AJOURNEYTOFREEDOM, HE'S NO LEMON (4-7-11)
7. BRUNATE, AIR SHOW, DEPUTY FLAG, DEE BO (5-10-8-6)
8. JUDGE N JURY*, BIG BOBBY, DEVIL'S CODE (7-6-8)
9. JOUSTER, DEMODOG, TOBYS HEART, TECHNICAL ANALYSIS (5-1-7-8)
10. ARTYISTHEPARTY***, THRILL-MISS DOMINA, CLOSERTOTHEHEART, CODE NAME LISE, EPICUREAN (8-1-6-7-3)

BEST BETS: JUDGE N JURY 8th and ARTYISTHEPARTY 10th

JUDGE N JURY (LS) broke his maiden at 6.5 furlongs going wire to wire over this track last September but pulled up lame after the race and hasn't raced since. He returns as a gelding with first time lasix and a good foundation of works for a trainer who is off to a good start this meet and has a high win percentage with layoff horses. 

ARTYISTHEPARTY (BAL) earned good pace figures sprinting in her first two starts then was stretched out to a mile on turf  and left alertly but was wrangled back and was hard to rate, pulling her rider Jose Lezcano. She was 5 wide on the turn and hung in there pretty well until the final eighth. The turnback to a sprint makes sense and it's a good sign that Lezcano rides back. Her sire, grandsire, and her dam's sire are all doing well producing turf winners this year and her pedigree is speed oriented.  This is the spot where we should see her best try. 

Sunday, our top pick in the 8th race won and paid $48.20. 

Sharphorses Selection Service

Sunday, December 15

1. ROYAL FLAG, CANDY MONEY, WE ARE FAMILY (3-1-5)

2. FLOSS DANCER, THEODOSIA, WHYISSHESOLUCKY (7-8-3)

3. MACHO BOY**, MONEY RIDE, GRITO DE PABLITO (5-6-3)

4. MANDATORY PAYOUT*, LATER CAT--SPECTATOR SPORT, SOUL FIGHT, YANKEE DIVISION (3-1-2-5)

5. FELIX IN FABULA, HARPERS FIRST RIDE, MAJID (1-2-6)

6. JENNEMILY, FIGURE IT OUT, EXCESS CAPACITY, STAY SMART (8-7-4-5)

7. PUFFERY, HAY FIELD, TIMELY TRADITON (3-1-2)

8. A FREUD OF MAMA, BIG Q, TIME LIMIT (6-1-7)

9. THE JOKE'S ON YOU, GONGHEIFATCHOY, APEX PREDATOR--AWESOME ADVERSARY, PRINCIPLE DANCER, TAILSPIN (6-7-1-10-5)

BEST BETS: MACHO BOY 3rd and MANDATORY PAYOUT 4th

MACHO BOY (PP) is the only one that's had the lead here, drops after being gelded and may hang on.

MANDATORY PAYOUT (LS) raced against a speed bias in both of his starts since being claimed by trainer James Ryerson, who's having a good meet. In both starts he rallied gamely including a good try against a tougher field two back. They try a stretch out to a mile here and at this point in his career, this gelding may be ready for the added distance. The jockey change to Franco is a plus.

Monster $28.00 Best Bet winner!

Sharphorses Selection Service

Friday, December 13

1. PETALITE, ANYDAYISHERDAY, DANCING SLIPPERS (5-3-4)

2. TOO FAST TO PASS--GYPSUM JOHNNY, LANGDARMA, HARV WON'T TAP (1-2-5)

3. ABRAXAN, SOLITARY GEM, SMILES FROM SADIE (6-5-7)

4. DOVEY LOVEY, PROMISE ME ROSES, CAMORRA (4-5-7)

5. DEJA RACONTE, BARBARA P, FUNDERELLA, ALREADYCELEBRATING (8-4-1-9)

6. WISCONSIN NIGHT, MOON HEIST, LADY MACHO, CADEAU DE PAIX (9-3-1-10)

7. FLASH DRIVE, PLAYTHATFUNNYMUSIC, FIVE STAR BUNT (6-7-2)

8. REJECTED AGAIN***, SIXTEEN TONS, TAPIZEARANCE, ROBBER ROB (6-5-1-3)

BEST BET: REJECTED AGAIN 8th Race

REJECTED AGAIN (BAL/MA) set a fast pace from the rail over a sloppy track in last and tired badly. Trainer Gary Gullo gave him two months off to regroup, he drops down in price and fits my Pace Shape longshot angle.

Sunday, November 10, 2019

1. ROSEBUD'S HOPE, JABUTICABA, JUSTIN TIME (2-1-5)
2. MARIPOSA D'ORO, HALO CITY, TWIRLING FAITH, MONEY NEVER SLEEPS (5-7-2-6)
3. DATA DRIVEN, BUSINESS CYCLE, GYPSUM JOHNNY--TALE OF MIST (3-2-1)
4. BERTRANDA, STARLITE MISSION, CARTWHEELIN LULU, LETMETAKETHISCALL (1A-4-8-2)
5. BOURBON BAY, NOBLE ENDEAVOR, SELFMADE, OCONEE (9-4-3-2)
6. WILLING TO SPEED, TRICKY MAGICIAN, UNCLE CURLY, MR. VINCENT (3-5-6-7)
7. STANDUP, WILD ONE FOREVER, LUNDQVIST (3-5-6)
8. COUNTRY GRAMMER***, PORTOS, MO AND GO, VINTAGE PRINT (7-4-8-3)
9. OUT OF TROUBLE, CLASSIC LADY, DYNAMITE KITTEN (1-3-7)
10. DEJA RACONTE*, PLINK FREUD, PINS AND NEEDLES, SANDRA'S MINE (7-8-5-9)

BEST BETS: COUNTRY GRAMMER 8th and DEJA RACONTE 10th

COUNTRY GRAMMER (BAL) looked good and showed a long stride at the two year old in training sales and sold for $450,000; they put him in a turf route to start his career on Oct. 5 and he raced three or four wide throughout and lost by 2 lengths. This son of Tonalist is better bred for dirt and has a chance at a price stretching out on dirt for trainer Chad Brown, who is having another huge year.

DEJA RACONTE (BAL/MA) made her debut at this level, broke slow and was 11th at the start call, then rushed up to prompt a :21.2 first quarter, pressed the pace three and four wide and only lost by 2 1/4 lengths in a solid effort and was claimed by Steve Klesaris, who's having a good year. He was able to get a top jockey, Lezcano, for this spot and this filly has a chance at a price.

On September 15, 2019, my Best Bet paid $38.80 keying a COLD $178.00 exacta in the 9th race and a COLD $170.00 Late Double (Banana Chief became my top pick after scratches). The 50 cent Pick 5 paid $10,271.50 and I had all 5 winners either first or second in my picks. 

Sharphorses Selection Service

Sunday, September 15

I had 9 winners on top in 11 races at Belmont Saturday, the most top winners I've ever picked on top on a thoroughbred card. 

Saturday, September 7, 2019

Belmont, Saturday, September 7 - 9 Winners On Top, all 11 winners listed - Doubles 
(Cold $5.10, $10.20, $10.40,$19.80, $15.40, $22.80, Cold $15.40) - Pick 3’s (Cold $13.60, 
Cold $41.00, Cold $44.40, Cold $31.40, Cold $81.50) - Pick 4’s ($148.00, $357.48) - 
Pick 5’s ($195.00, $531.00) -Pick 6 ($139.00 for $0.20 cents)

Sharphorses Selection Service

Saturday, September 7

1. CASH OFFER, GIRL OF TOSCONOVA (2-1)

2. TURF: CAPE COD DIVA, MZ SEB PAT, CRATER RIM (5-8-2)
   DIRT: KATHY'S CAUSE, CAPE COD DIVA, ABBY NORMAL (3-5-9)

3. HAPPY FARM, DATA DRIVEN, BLUE BELT (2-1-5)

4. TURF: MONTATHAM*, CRYPTO GOLD, LA HARA, BOLD GEM (4-3-5-6)
   DIRT: MONTATHAM*, ON A SPREE, CRYPTO GOLD (4-7-3)

5. ALPHA SIXTY SIX, DEMOCRATIC VALUES, UNPRECEDENTED (7-4-3)

6. A DIXIE TWISTER, TELETYPE, PECAN PATTIE (5-1-2)

7. HALLADAY, T LOVES A FIGHT, THE J Y, KING CAUSE (4-3-1-5)

8. MARCONI, ROCKETRY, REALM (7-8-4)

9. EDISA, LOVE SO DEEP, LADY PRANCEALOT, WONDERMENT (1-5-3-6)

10. SPANISH MISSION, A THREAD OF BLUE, DIGITAL AGE (9-1-8)

11. FREUDIAN SIP, CHAMPAGNE CHILLS, LEGION STORM, AWESOME ADVERSARY, YANKEE DIVISION (3-1-8-5-2)

BEST BET: MONTATHAM 4th (turf or dirt)

MONTATHAM (LS) broke slow from post 1 over a sloppy sealed track in his debut back in May and he didn't appear to handle the track well while racing greenly and climbing. He's put in a lot of works since that start, drops in for a tag, and switches to turf for a sharp trainer who does well 2nd time out. If the race is switched to the main track the track should be fast and he's still my top pick on a fast dirt track.

Sunday, July 21, 2019

1. MARKHAN, WHITMAN'S POETRY, RENOWN (1-7-4)
2. BUSINESS CYCLE, BRUSH COUNTRY, HEYITSNRICOPALAZO (6-3-7)
3. TURF: HEIRLOOM KITTEN, VALUE ENGINEERING, ON A SPREE (6-9-1)
   DIRT: HEIRLOOM KITTEN, BOROUGH BOY, ON A SPREE (6-3-1)
4. GUARANA, POINT OF HONOR, CHAMPAGNE ANYONE (1-5-2)
5. PER CAPITA, SPICE ROAD, SCARS ARE COOL (2-7-4)
6. MAMMA, CHESTNUT STREET, KICKIN KIMBERLY (6-1-8)
7. SEQUIN, FLY SO PRETTY, SHARING, MERITATEN (10-1-2-5)
8. YANKEE EMPIRE, THREE TECHNIQUE, BASIN (3-2-6)
9. PENALTY, MORRISON, HOBOE (2-7-10)
10. BORRACHO**, MAJESTIC AFFAIR, IDENTITY POLITICS (8-9-7)
11. SIGNIFICANT FORM, FIRE KEY, BROADWAY RUN (4-3-2)
12. RIENDO*, NUTZFORBOLTZ, BAD GUY, INTERNET OF THINGS (2-3-11-8)
13. GOLDEN AWARD, WOW CAT, SHE'S A JULIE (3-5-1)

BEST BETS: BORRACHO 10th and RIENDO 12th

BORRACHO (PP) is a 3yo facing older here but this colt has developed rapidly the last few months and comes off a sharp effort against GR1 sprinters. His workouts continue to be strong and he takes a key drop here.

RIENDO (LS) has been much-improved since the barn change in April and he's been facing some fields that were tougher than this one. Last start he was a bit anxious from his outside and the jockey sent him to the lead and he weakened late going a mile and an eighth; two back he had some traffic problems but finished third in a fast key race behind an impressive winner who has been claiming the ladder. He gets a key rider change here and a nice post and should run well in this weaker field.

Sunday, February 10

RACE 4

7 HOMEFIELDADVANTAGE
4 ARTISTIC QUALITY
5 GOOD BUSINESS
2 ORAGEUSE

HOMEFIELDADVANTAGE was bumped hard and lost ground at the start, finished gamely to run third a length behind while rallying off a slow pace in a one mile turf race. Makes second start off the layoff, gets more ground to work with, and there appears to be more pace in this race...ARTISTIC QUALITY rallied to finish 2nd in last two starts...GOOD BUSINESS bumped with Homefieldadvantage and also got off slow in last; she is nicely bred for turf for a very good turf trainer and may be primed for best in third lifetime start; chance at a price...ORAGEUSE stalked and disputed the pace going a mile and held well in first local start. 

1. OVERHEATED, SWIFT VENGEANCE, WAY OVER BUDGET (5-6-3)

2. DESERTED, GIANT ENDING, PRINCESS MIKAYAH (5-2-4)

3. BRAZEN PRINCE, KUMAR, SPECTATOR SPORT (3-2-5)

4. READY TO ESCAPE, LEM ME TEL YA, OUR LAST BUCK (4-5-1)

5. OK HONEY, SANDER'S EMPIRE, MISS FLAMBE (2-3-1)

6. LETMETAKETHISCALL**, OUR GIRL ABBY, HONEY GRAEME (3-5-2)

7. IRONCLAD, OUTPLAY, FELIX IN FABULA (1-5-4)

8. SPLIT TIME, MIDNIGHT DISGUISE, BONITA BIANCA, UNBRIDLEDADVENTURE (2-3-5-4)

BEST BET: LETMETAKESTHISCALL 6th

LETMETAKETHISCALL (PP) can improve off return race for top connections.

I had a huge day on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Belmont. I've been using my new Real Time Handicapping Program more (hasn't been released yet), and it indicated that True Yankee had a big pace advantage in the 9th race. I made True Yankee a Best Bet and she went wire to wire winning easily and paid $21.20. I had the late double COLD for a whopping $306.50, and the late pick 3, which I had listed (two on top, Hoboe was my third pick), and the late Pick 3 paid $3,522 for $2.00. Coltandmissippit paid $11.00 in the 2nd, and once again, Real Time helped me pick that double-digit winner. In the 8th I had Pacific Gale ($18.00) on top. In this race, Real Time had Kathyrn The Wise on top, but she hadn't raced in 16 months, and I felt that we had to take a shot against her. Pacific Gale was the top ranked horse on my Diamond System and was ranked 2nd on Real Time. I listed some of the Real Time Screen shots below. 

In the Real Time Handicapping screen shot below, you can see that Coltandmissippi is ranked on top in 5 categories, Main Track Speed, Average Speed, Total Pace, Total Power, and Class. These are all unique ratings that I developed using brisnet's single data file. These numbers are not in the past performances. They are also new numbers, in other words, they are my own formula I created. All of these numbers are based on recent averages, not just one paceline. Total Power is more of a route number and this was a mile and a sixteenth turf race. Coltandmississippi left and sat second and won in the stretch, paid $11.00. 

Real Time Handicapping

In this race, Pacific Gale had a strong Class Rating on my numbers, and was 2nd best on Total Pace. This was a 6 furlong sprint, so I have Total Pace the edge over Total Power in sprints. As I mentioned, Kathyrn The Wise hadn't raced in 16 months and went off at 1-2 odds. I knew that she would be overbet and you have to take shots against horses coming off of long layoffs like that. so Pacific Gale looked like the right longshot. She won and paid $18.00. Kathyrn The Wise was off the board. As I mentioned, Pacific Gale was also top ranked using my Diamond System program. 

The screen shot below is the one that keyed my $21.20 Best Bet, True Yankee. This was a turf route one mile race and Total Power is the best rating for that type of race. Late Pace is also good. Here you can see that True Yankee has an 8 point advantage on Total Power, a 7 point advantage on Late Pace, is ranked 2nd on Average Speed, and is ranked first on Pace Prime, which is the brisnet Prime number adjusted for pace (again, my own formula). True Yankee looked so good on Real Time Handicapping that I made her my Best Bet. I can honestly say that if I had just been using the past performances, there is no way I would have picked True Yankee to win because she is by Munnings, who is a speed horse, and this was a one mile turf race. But, the problem with handicapping off of past performances is that you tend to pick the obvious horses. That's why I spend so much time developing and testing these computer handicapping systems. I have the logic built in. The system shows that True Yankee will have the stamina to go a mile because it has the Total Power, which is a stamina type of rating. So I was not going to let my snobby pedigree bias push me off a longshot winner. I went with the system I developed. True Yankee went wire to wire and paid $21.20. 

Sunday, August 12

1. TAKE NOTICE, SLOT, MAKE THE RULES (4-5-1)

2. JOE'S SMOKIN GUN, MAGETRON, POWERSTROKE (5-14-8)

3. BIG GUY IAN, DATA DRIVEN, TOO FAST TO PASS (2-6-5)

4. BROWSE, MALIBU STACY, TEAM OF TEAMS (1-2-4)

5. TELETYPE, LIORA, SPEEDY SOLUTION (4-8-1)

6. LADY APPLE, HOLLYWOOD GLORY, BALLET SLIPPERS (5-6-10)

7. FROSTIE ANNE, STAY FOND, MAXIMUS BEAUTY (5-2-6)

8. CALL PAUL, TIGHT TEN, MEADE (2-4-1)

9. TRICKY ESCAPE, SANTA MONICA, MOM'S STRIKE (6-3-5)

10. SIPPICAN HARBOR, MISS ROMBAUER, AYERS ROCK, GIRL AT WAR, MADDING CROWD, STRUCTURAL DEFICIT (9-10-11-2-3-1)

BEST BETS: TRICKY ESCAPE 9th and SIPPICAN HARBOR

TRICKY ESCAPE (BAL) finished strongly to win last and handles these long distances well. She also ran well on yielding turf last fall and has a chance to upset here.

SIPPICAN HARBOR (LS) was well meant in debut but got into traffic problems; filly is well bred for dirt and an off track, upset call.

Sharphorses Selection Service

Saturday, August 4

1. TURF: SOUPER TAPIT, HOLIDAY STONE, VIGILANTE, MAKARIOS (2-7-9-6)
   DIRT: EXULTING, SECRET HOUSE, ST LOUIE GUY (11-1-10)

2. ALL AMERICAN HERO, MEDINA RIDGE, MALTHAEL, SOCIAL PARANOIA (7-6-5-11)

3. RAGNAR LOTHBROK***, OUR AMERICAN STAR, CUARENTA (4-3-6)

4. TURF: FAST GETAWAY, VITSAL, BELLEVILLE SPRING (1-2-6)
   DIRT: THE CARETAKER, CALL ME A STAR, BELLEVILLE SPRING (1A-9-6)

5. TURF: UNI, ON LEAVE, PRECIEUSE, PAS DE SOUCIS (1-7-5-4)
   DIRT: CARE LADY, UNI, ON LEAVE (6-1-7)

6. ILLUDERE, BUSINESS CYCLE, ALKHAATAM, HERSH (8-5-1-4)

7. AHEAD OF PLAN, JUSTICE OF WAR, MOON COLONY, COUSIN PETE (1A-2-7-3)

8. MIA MISCHIEF, CLASSY ACT, SEPARATIONOFPOWERS (7-4-6)

9. DIVERSIFY, MIND YOUR BISCUITS, BACKYARD HEAVEN (6-4-2)

10. TRICKY ESCAPE, SANTA MONICA, MOMS ON STRIDE (3-5-2)

11. VOODOO SONG, TICONDEROGA, INSPECTOR LYNLEY, MR CUB, BALLAGH ROCKS (8-2-9-3-6)

BEST BETS: RAGNAR LOTHBROK 3rd and LLUDERE 6th

RAGNAR LOTHBROK (BAL/MA) showed sharp speed in debut and weakened; can improve off that, especially if he clears the lead this time. Chance at a price.

ILLUDERE (LS) raced wide and showed some early pace in his debut; draws well for very good second-out barn and can improve and post an upset.

On Saturday, June 16, I had another good at Belmont with four top winners including a $13.60 winner in the 7th race, which keyed a COLD $28.20 exacta and a $405.00 trifecta. Then our Best Bet, Moses Supposes, won and paid $18.00 in the 10th race, and I had the $57.50 exacta cold. 

1. AREWEHAVINGFUNYET, TIMELY TRADITION, PATRIOTIC ENDEAVOR (2-3-1)

2. DR SHANE, CHANGEWILLDOYAGOOD, BANANA THIEF (1-3-2)

3. REATA'S REWARD, A SONG FOR SUE, PRINCESS MAEVE (2-7-1)

4. DOLCE LILI, TIZZELLE, CHUBBY STAR (1-7-6)

5. KING ORB, ASSAY, END OF SPIRITS (3-4-1)

6. NOMINAL DOLLARS, HOLDING ACES, MISSILE BOMB, ABOUNDING LEGACY (5-1-8-2)

7. OUR INDEPENDENCE, DANCETRACK, ALL STAR RED, CANARSIE KID (1-10-7-4)

8. MAX VELOCITY, LUNAIRE, CATCH A CAB, THE J Y (5-3-4-12)

9. STILL THERE, HOLIDAY DISGUISE, COZZY SPRING (4-5-2)

10. MOSES SUPPOSES***, FERRAD'S PARTY, PERFECTEXPECTATION, CAUSEFORCELERATION (7-9-10-11)

BEST BET: MOSES SUPPOSES 10th

MOSES SUPPOSES (BAL) took some money in debut and ran evenly on dirt; this 3yo is well bred on both sides to handle turf and makes first start for a tag today; can upset.

On Friday, June 15, another double digit Best Bet winners, Hangman in the 5th, paid $12.20, and if you used the horse as an exacta key, the exacta paid $112.00. 

Sharphorses Selection Service

Friday, June 15

1. PRINCESS PINKY, SHE'S TROUBLE, DAMSELFY (3-2-7)

2. TIZ A CHANCE***, MOBRIDGE, HIDDEN VOW (6-9-1A)

3. LA PIU BELLA, VIP NATION, MISS JEN (6-1-4)

4. PIRATE'S TREASURE, SICILIA MIKE, TRULY A MOON SHOT, FLATEXCEL (3-1-4-6)

5. HANGMAN*, OVERNIGHT SUCCESS, SLICK SILVER, HIZEM (8-10-1-6)

6. MISS BIG TIMES, IN DENILE--OUT OF ORBIT, THIRD CARD DOWN (4-1-2)

7. A TRUE GIANT, H MAN, PROLETARIAT, DEZZER (6-8-4-2)

8. COMPLICITY, SILVER SHAKER, ROSE VELVET (6-8-4)

9. HIDDEN BAMBOO, EL CUCUY, GIO LUCKY, BARLETTS MARK (8-9-5-6)

BEST BETS: TIZ A CHANCE 2nd and HANGMAN 5th

TIZ A CHANCE (BAL/MA) stalked a fast pace and tired against tougher; upset chance on the drop and rider change.

HANGMAN (LS) ran well in debut for top trainer Linda Rica, adds blinkers.

On Saturday, June 2, my Best Bet, Peril, won and paid $27.00 to win. 

Saturday, June 2, 2018

·         BELMONT

1.      TRINNI NINJA, ALY'S ALL OUT, BIG EXPENSE (1-8-6)

2.      RANGER IN PARADISE , KARMA DELIGHT, TOO FAST TO PASS (2-5-3)

3.      NEON, LA NATUREL, FULL TILT TREASURE, SUGAR CURL (6-2-3-10)

4.      TURF: WICKED FREUD, CONVERGE, WITH EXULTATION, CHANGEWILLDOYAGOOD (8-2-6-12)
DIRT: DANEBURY, BECKER'S GALAXY, HOLY WEEK (4-1-5)

5.      TOUGH OLD BIRD, OURO VERDE, JUMP FOR JOY (1-4-6)

6.      TURF: BANTY'S GIRL*, ANIMAUXSELLE, OBJECTIVE COMPLETE, ORECCHIETTE (2-3-10-9)
DIRT: BANTY'S GIRL, BOWL OF KISSES, ANIMAUXSELLE (2-11-3)

7.      TURF: PERIL*, STARLITE MISSION , ASCENDER, DYNAMITE KITTEN (4-9-6-8)
DIRT: DANCINGWITHDAFFODLS, ASCENDER, DREAM PASSAGE (14-6-13)

8.      LUCKY TOWN, SPECIAL STORY, E J'S LEGACY, STRETCH'S STONE (8-1-7-3)

9.      ANALYZE IT, CATHOLIC BOY, HAWKISH (4-3-2)

10.  BLARP, REFLECTED STAR, POSHSKY , CALIFORNIA SWING (10-6-9-7)

BEST BETS: BANTY'S GIRL 6th and PERIL 7th

BANTY'S GIRL (LS) makes her second start of the year and returns to turf while taking a key drop and she also picks up a top turf rider. Chance at price.

PERIL (LS) showed improvement in her second start and now adds blinkers for top turf connections. Chance at price.

On Monday, May 28, 2018, my Best Bet Goodbye Brockley, won and paid $16.20 and I crushed the exacta, trifecta, and superfecta. 

Belmont, Monday, May 28, 2018 - 3 Winners On Top but two were Best Bets - Doubles 
($76.50, $98.00, $12.20, $76.50) - Exactas ($14.00, $56.00, $104.50) - Trifectas ($473.00) -
Superfectas ($1683.00) - Pick 3’s ($328.00, $186.00) - Top Winners paid $16.20, $6.50, $3.80.
**Most Preferred Play, Headfirst, won and paid $6.50. *Best Bet, Goodbye Brockley,
won and paid $16.20 and keyed winning $104.50 Exacta, $473.00 Trifecta, $1683.00 Superfecta.

Saturday, March 24, 2018

RACE 11 The Louisiana Derby

2 NOBLE INDY
8 LONE SAILOR
1 BRAVAZO
9 MY BOY JACK

NOBLE INDY has a good closing kick and adds blinkers today after finishing two lengths behind the favorite; should be well placed...LONE SAILOR has shown flashes of talent and a strong closing kick; fought blinkers in his 3yo bow two back then finished strongly off a slow pace with the blinkers removed; has finished in front of Bravazo in the past and may go well at a price here...BRAVAZO has come back strong for Lukas and is two for two this year; figures to be setting the pace again from the rail for noted speed rider; one to catch...MY BOY JACK had a good inside trip in last but you have to respect the way he finished as he won going away; be closing. 

Saturday, September 10

Sunday I gave out three Best Bets, they all won, $7.40 and $6.80 at Los Alamitos, and $13.20 at Belmont (cold $46 exacta), where I had 5 winners on top. The two Power Pace picks at Los Al were based on the Speed And Stamina Spot Play method in my new book, Power Pace Handicapping. It took me about twenty seconds to pick those two winners. 

RACE 2

3 WINNING CAUSEWAY** (POP) 
2  ROUGH PASSAGE 
1 WRIGHTWOOD 

RACE 9

4 WOODIE B AWESOME** (POP)
6 COACH Q
2 ALSTON 
11 MONEY MAKIN MIKE 

1. GREY GLORY, BOOMERANG TOY (3-5)

2. FIRE STARTER**, SPECIAL OPS, ALL ABOUT ASHLEY (7-6-8)

3. COMFORT, BACCELO, TOUCHOFSTARQUALITY (1-3-2)

4. ADIRONDACK DANCER, ORINO, CLOUD CONTROL (2-4-5)

5. DIVINE INTERVENTIO, SHOOT FROM THE HIP, AFLEET MARTINI (3-5-6)

6. BERNED, MOONLIT GARDEN, BLIND POOL, LOVE ME IN MALIBU (3-2-6-7)

7. TICONDEROGA, BENEFACTOR, KISS THE TOAD, CONCOMITANT (6-1-9-3)

8. LOUISVILLE FIRST, STARWITHSILVER, FIRST CHARMER (4-6-2)

9. INVENTOR'S GATE, ARAQUEEL, DATA DRIVEN (9-5-2)

10. DISCREET IMAGE, PAZ THE BOURBON, SHARP LACEY, LOUISIANA LADY (9-5-4-6)

BEST BETS: FIRE STARTER 2nd

FIRE STARTER (PP) rallied wide from a tough spot around the tight Saratoga turf courses; drops, has a very good turf pedigree, and can upset.

Sharphorses Selection Service

Saturday, April 30

Besides my Belmont picks Saturday I had one other pick, a nice winner at $13.20 Churchill Downs. Note that I had the $50.60 exacta cold and the trifecta at $263.80. You can see in the notes that American Roma fit two of my best angles, Pro Simulcast (PS) and the Pace Shape Method (MA) from my books, The Pro Simulcast Spot Play System and Pace Handicapping Longshots. 

With Aqueduct canceled due to weather on Sunday, I had one pick, Capital Letters, who won easily and paid $7.80 and I had the $261.60 (for $2.00) trifecta plus the $61.20 exacta. It came out 3-2-7. This was a interesting race. The favorite, Cash King, was an Oklahoma bred who had raced well in return. But, then you had a Gulfstream Park shipper, Kentucky bred Capital Letters, shipping in for a barn that was having a strong meet, and Refer, a horse coming off a layoff for the powerful Zayat stable, who had raced in New York last year. Both figured to be getting a class break against the weaker stock at Tampa Bay. I settled on Capital Letters, who had solid works over the track, but I used Refer for 2nd and third in the trifecta on my own tickets, so I hit the trifecta. This was sort of a class play here because of the Oklahoma bred. Even though he was coming off a career best try over the track, I like to bet horses shipping in from top class circuits when they are sent to a secondary level track like Tampa Bay. It shows that the trainer wants to try to have the horse break its maiden without having to risk losing the horse in a maiden claiming race. It indicates that they still think the horse has some ability. 

Sharphorses Selection Service

Sunday, April 3

RACE 8

CAPITAL LETTERS rallied in debut then disappointed in second start while facing tougher at Gulfstream; freshened up for barn that is having a strong meet here, training well over the track, can upset...CASH KING ran well over the track in his 3yo debut for hot barn and rider and is the one to beat here...REFER has trained for return...SKY SURFER has hit the board in 7 of 10 starts; consistent sort will give it his best shot again. 

Huge day on Thursday. I had 7 winners picked on top in the 9 races. I had 13 exotics picked Cold including a cold $205.00 Superfecta in the 9th race, a Cold $51.00 PIck 4, a Cold $46.40 Pick 3, a Cold $69.00 trifecta, and three Cold Exactas. Winners paid $7.00, $6.70, $6.50, $5.60, $4.20, $3.50, $2.30. 

Thursday, March 24

·         AQUEDUCT

1.      BUCKSKIN DOLL, PEARLS FOR GIRLS, REIGN (5-1-2)

2.      TOM'S GIFT, DAGGERPOINT, WHISKEY NEAT (4-6-5)

3.      KATNISS THE VICTOR, TAKEN BY SURPRISE, FIVE STAR RAMPAGE (3-4-2)

4.      JUMP FOR JOY, LEBOWSKI, ELLIE GIRL, CAUSEWAY CUTIE (8-9-6-3)

5.      HARLANS BELLE, BRIDGETTA, SAHARAN SERENADE (3-6-4)

6.      FEETS OF STRENGTH*, DAVES GONE BANANAS, RENWICK, JUST AFLEET (2-10-3-6)

7.      PICTURE DAY*, BLIND DEVOTION, PRIZE TAKER (2-5-3)

8.      ROMAN CERES, FLATTERWILLGETYOU, GREGORIAN GOLD (4-5-1)

9.      GUNLOCK, RICH DALONE, ALAAPATIQUE, TOO WILD TO REPENT (5-8-2-4)

BEST BETS: FEETS OF STRENGTH 6th and PICTURE DAY 7th

FEETS OF STRENGTH (LS) showed sharp in debut then broke a step slow in second start, middle-moved into a quick pace and evened out; stretches out for good barn, may be able to stride more comfortably in this one mile race and has a chance to steal it at a price.

PICTURE DAY (LS) was a sharp winner two back then ran okay against tougher multiple winner claimers in first start for new barn; drops back into a restricted claiming race and may go well at a price.

Another hot day on Sunday, this has been a great winter for my picks. Both of my Best Bets at Aqueduct won and at Oaklawn my Best Bet went off at 16-1, finished 2nd, and my top two picks completed a $73.40 exacta. 

Sunday, March 13

·         OAKLAWN

RACE 9

BRIGHT HOPE was caught in a three way speed duel in debut and excusably tired; capable of wiring these in second career start for a barn that does well second time out...BIKINI CREEK finished well in debut and is dangerous second time out...ZONLY was wide and a bit short in her first start of the year but could improve...DIVA OF DISASTER was part of that three way speed duel in her return race and tired badly; they take blinkers off and change riders, so she may revert to her off the pace style and could improve. 

·         AQUEDUCT

1.      NORTH SLOPE , INCA SAINT, CITY STEEL (5-1-3)

2.      DARNLEY BAY , MASTIC-COW CATCHER, PORCIA (2-1-6)

3.      SINISTRA, PRETENSION, BEAUTYINTHEPULPIT (4-5-6)

4.      HOTTIE POTATI, NICK'S FUNNYBONE, SUPER ALLISON (5-4-7)

5.      BI LIGHT OF DAY*, ALWAYS SARAH, RAGAZZA PIU'BELLA (3-4-5)

6.      CHUBBY MASTER*, CORE PORTFOLIO, TEXAS TEA (1-7-2)

7.      FIRST WALTZ, SWEETRAYOFSUNSHINE, TRUE ROMANCE, FLARING (6-3-5-7)

8.      MADEFROMLUCKY, DONTBETWITHBRUNO, INDYCOTT (2-3-5)

9.      BAG OF TRICKS, RIOT WORTHY, HEYGRILLETURSELFGO, TRUE CHARM (1A-6-7-2)

My Best Bets have been strong all winter and Thursday Colonel Jen won and paid $18.20. 

Thursday, March 10

1. CROWN FUNDING, CAPTAIN CARCHY, GREYJOY (6-1-3)

2. HURRY UP ALAN, BUG JUICE, FIRST RANGER (7-4-6)

3. ANNIE ROCKS*, BIG THRILL, TAKREES (7-4-2)

4. COLONEL JEN***, LEGEND OF LORELEI, FOR LATER, CHASIN OUTLAWS (4-1-10-9)

5. OUR LUCK, SET OFF, THINK, SWIVEL (7-10-2-3)

6. PETE'S FLEET, DAVID ROCKS, CANDID DESIRE (7-8-1)

7. JUST GOT OUT, JUST CATTY, DEFOE STREET, LITTLEMISSPERFECT (5-2-7-8)

8. JACARANDA, MAKING HAVOC, RACHEL'S TEMPER (8-6-3)

9. BIG BAND BENNY, CAELIFERA, FOGGY MOUTAIN CAT, CANDY SPACE CENTER (1A-4-2-5)

BEST BETS: ANNIE ROCKS 3rd and COLONEL JEN 4th

ANNIE ROCKS (LS) set a quick pace under pressure and fought back to regain the lead to win a big key race in her 2nd career start, which was at Tampa Bay. She was sold after that and makes her first start for a hot barn that's winning at 31%. I'll give her the call to upset Big Thrill, a Linda Rice returnee who looks like the one to beat.

COLONEL JEN (BAL) had the rail in second start and showed some late foot; she is bred to run long, stretches out and may be worth a price in a field that lacks a stand out.

I had another big day on Thursday at Aqueduct. Note that both Best Bets won and Alex The Terror (who fit my Pace Shape Method from my Pace Handicapping Longhsots book) won and paid $13.00, and I had the late double cold for $30.20. 

Thursday, February 25

1. DANGER LURKS, DR LUBER'S KISS, SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN (3-6-5)

2. JEMMABELLE, FROYO STAR, KITAI (3-5-6)

3. CONQUEST KRONOS, AWESOME BILL, HUSHHUSHMUSHMUSH (7-3-2)

4. AMORAL**, DHAMAAN, BERMUDA TRIANGLE (7-4-5)

5. JACKSON P, AMERICAS GUEST, LIBERTY FIRST (7-4-3)

6. NIGHT MADAM, QUEEN'S TIARA, AMOUR'S CHARM (3-4-7)

7. PICOZZA, SECOND CITY, MORDI'S MIRACLE (3-1-4)

8. ALEX THE TERROR*, MEAN SEASON, MEWANNAROSE (8-2-6)

9. THINK, INTERIOR SECRETARY, FILE FOR DIVORCE, STARAGO (10-4-5-3)

BEST BETS: AMORAL 4th and ALEX THE TERROR 8th

AMORAL (PP) has layover figures here and looks tough at short price.

ALEX THE TERROR (LS/MA) drops out of a sharp GR3 race and gets a good spot. 

The Sharphorses Selection Service picks have been hot this winter, and the Best Bets are doing great. Thursday at Aqueduct I had 5 winners on top, both Best Bets won and I had the early and late Doubles COLD (see below).The Late Double paid $45.60. I also had several exactas, Cold $3.90, Cold $6.90, $29.60, $45.60, $50.00, and I had trifectas, $72.50, $118.50, $178.50. The Early Double, which we had Cold, paid $15.00, and we had the early Pick 3 Cold for $42.20. 

Thursday, February 18, 2017

1. PUSHME PULLYOU, NATALIE VICTORIA, TORCIDA (4-3-2)

2. EVOLUTION**, ACKERMAN ROAD, AFLEET MARTINI (9-5-3)

3. LUNAR ROVER**, SPECIAL OPS, BRIDGET;S BIG LUVY (3-2-5)

4. VOIDED CONTRACT, SHOVALLA, CRYSTAL PIER (1-4-9)

5. ZOETIC, FIERY CAT, MAKE YOUR POINT (1-3-2)

6. LA INESPERADA--JULES N ROME, MRS. HUDSON, NOBLE AND A BEAUTY (1-4-6)

7. STEVIE'S MOONSHOT, GOLD HAWK, AMERICA'S GUEST, EASY COMPARISON (3-1-4-2)

8. BEYOND THE GREEN, FULL OF MINE, THIRST FOR GLORY (4-5-6)

9. RAHY'S BANDIT, LIL RENEGADE, BUSTIN ACES, KARENINA GAL (10-5-1-8)

BEST BETS: EVOLUTION 2nd and LUNAR ROVER 3rd

EVOLUTION (PP) chased a quick pace set by a strong wire to wire winner over a speed favoring track in first start for new barn and weakened; speedy sort has been gelded since that race and drops into a softer spot.

LUNAR ROVER (PP) steps up sharp off a claim by a barn that does very well with its claims and seems well prepped for another strong effort. 

Friday, February 12

On Friday, February 12, my Best Bet William'sluckygray won and paid $24.40, and we had the $84.50 exacta COLD and the $228.00 trifecta COLD in that race. 

1. PICTURE DAY, CALLIPEPLA, SHE'S ALL EVEN (2-4-1)

2. BOLD ILLUSION, RESOLVE, THREES ARE WILD (7-3-6)

3. WILLIAM'SLUCKYGRAY***, DUCASA, BLIND DEVOTION (4-1-5)

4. MIDNIGHT CHAMPAGNE, KEEP BUSTIN, SALUDA (6-5-2)

5. REVEREND GREEN**, HEY BRO, MANHATTAN JOHNNIE (3-5-2)

6. SONORA, CORAMOSS, GOLDEN GEM, PARADISE PEAK (10-5-9-7)

7. SURFSPUN, BENSATIONAL, IMA WILDCAT, NATIVE GEORGE (9-8-7-3)

8. GEAUX METS, DOCTOR DEMPSEY, GLOBAL POSITIONING (8-6-7)

9. EL GENIO, PARK RANGER, DARK MOON, STARAGO (9-3-5-4)

BEST BETS: WILLIAM'SLUCKYGRAY 3rd and REVEREND GREEN 5th

WILLIAM'SLUCKYGRAY (BAL) chased a fast pace in the slop in last, came back with a sharp bullet work, takes a key drop, may go well at a price.

REVEREND GREEN (PP) drops back in for a tag after a good effort against tougher racing wide on a gold rail day.

Sharphorses Selection Service

Thursday, December 17

Nice day at the Big A with three top winners incluidng Momameamaria who won and paid $15.60. In that race we also had the $45.40 exacta and the $110.00 trifecta. 

1. INTERIOR SECRETARY, FREEDOM SEVEN, ANT AND BEE (3-6-2)

2. TONASAH, WAVE OF GLORY, WAIT YOUR TURN (1-4-3)

3. MIROC, ORGANIC GEMINI, HUNTER CAT (3-1-5)

4. CHUBBY MASTER, GETUP STAYUP, WHITE BLUFF (4-8-6)

5. SPARTAN EMPEROR, LITTLE LOVE, SHERIFCO (5-2-1)

6. NORTHERN SCREAMER**, SACRED SUCCESS, MAGSAMELIA (5-7-2)

7. MOMAMEAMARIA*, BLITHELY, CLOTHES FALL OFF (5-6-2)

8. APACHE WARRIOR, FIREBOLT, MY TOMMY BOY (2-3-6)

BEST BETS: NORTHERN SCREAMER 6th and MOMAMEAMARIA 7th

NORTHERN SCREAMER (PP) was claimed by a the hot R-Rod barn off back to back off-track wins and rain is in the forecast today.

MOMAMEAMARIA (LS) has worked ten times preparing for return, once every seven days including a bullet :46.4 work; speedy sort has a good off track pedigree. 

$29.60 Best Bet at Churchill Downs on Sunday, November 15, 2015

Sunday, November 15

RACE 11

TRACI IS READY broke poorly in her first two career starts, then came off a long layoff and has run two races against much faster fillies while showing improved gate manners; makes first start for a tag here, chased a strong runaway winner in last and has a shot at a price against these slower fillies....PRIMA STAR ran a solid race on synthetic at Woodbine in debut and worked a bullet on Hawthorne dirt; one to beat...OL SANISH prompted the pace and finished third in a key race behind two fillies that both came back to win their next starts; chance...ZIPPY SPEED drops back into a claimer.  

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Sunday I had 6 winners in a row at Belmont, my one Best Bet at other tracks was at Woodbine and that won at 3-1 odds, and my Best Bet at Belmont won at 3-1 odds. I had 7 top winners in 10 picks and both Best Bets won and paid well. 

On Wednesday, April 8, I had a huge day at the Big A. Since the main track opened a couple of weeks ago, my picks have been hot. This is the third time that I've had the Pick 6 listed. Wednesday I had 6 winners ON TOP, all 9 winners listed, 23 Exotic payoffs listed, my two Best Bets both win, War Hero paid $11.20 and Laghubaar completed the COLD $31.00 Best Bet Daily Double. Top winners paid $11.20, $8.20, $5.50, $4.30, $3.00 and $2.10. Doubles ($13.40, COLD $6.90, $29.60, $31.80, COLD $12.40, COLD $31.00, $21.40,$47.40) - Exactas ($35.80, COLD $6.00, $39.40) - Pick 3's ($110.00, $34.80, $34.80, COLD $32.20, COLD $25.00, $11.50, $81.50, $89.00) - Pick 4's ($492.00, $454.00) - Pick 5 ($291.00) - Pick 6 ($1,315.00)

Wednesday, April 8

1. MOMMA GIOVANNA, BAJAN BEACH, WEEKEND SCORE (3-2-4)

2. PROM DRESS, SO LET IT BE SO, DOINWHATSHELIKES (6-5-2)

3. CALL DADDY, INDIAN FIGHTER, PERFECT AMERICAN (3-5-6)

4. MISS DA POINT, LADY GRACENOTE, ROYAL SUSPICION (1-3-6)

5. ALEANDER, MOONSILVER, OFFICER MAHAFFY (7-5-6)

6. WAR HERO*, DON TITO, MOONLUCK (6-9-8)

7. LAGHUBAAR**, KOWBOY BOOTS, SUPER NICKY (3-7-5)

8. SLAN ABHAILE, STALLWALKIN DUDE, DOC ALMOND (6-4-3)

9. HIDDEN WARRIOR, SPINNING FOR HOME, RIVETTO, PRIME TIME CITY (7-6-3-1)

BEST BETS: WAR HERO 6th LAGHUBAAR 7th

WAR HERO (LS) steps up off a sharp win and a claim by the top barn; well bred 5yo has reached or exceeded a par speed figure for this level in three of his six lifetime starts.

LAGHUBAAR (PP/MA) pressed a fast pace going two turns against tougher and held well for the show; drops into a restricted N2L claimer for top barn.

How's this for a day? How many public handicappers do you know who pick two $50+ top winners in the same day? My Best Bet, Forest Boy, won and paid 7.00. I had 4 winners on top including Town Kitty $58.00, and had I the COLD $129.50 Exacta, COLD $616 Trifecta, and in the last race my top pick Casual Elegance won and paid $54.00.

Saturday, February 15

Wednesday, October 22

1. WAVELL AVENUE, QUARLA, SINGFIT (1-4-5)
2. CHOW FUN, CORIANDER, LADY DORIS (6-7-4)
3. ZIGGY MOONDUST**, MAN OF MYSTERY, MIROC (1-6-4)
4. BOSSY SARATOGA*, WRAITH, LOVELY ELLE (4-6-3)
5. GRAND STRAND, POLITICAL FARCE, SALTINE WARRIOR (5-9-4)
6. WILDNITEATTHEOPERA, CHRISANDLORISPOSSE, ONE MORE CHIEF (4-5-8)
7. GLACKEN'S GIFT, LOVE AND MARRIAGE, SKY PAINTER, FADE TO BLACK (9-2-3-8)
8. CUANTOS, FROST JORDAN, HALF NELSON (1-5-8)
9. SOUTHBOUND, SHERIFFA, QUEEN TO BE, MANHATTAN GIN (4-7-9-2)

BEST BETS: ZIGGY MOONDUST 3rd and BOSSY SARATOGA 4th

ZIGGY MOONDUST (PP) showed sharply improved speed over a muddy track in second career start going 7f and held well; shortens up and gets the edge over second-time starter Man Of Mystery, who appears to be the main rival. 

BOSSY SARATOGA (LS) has improved sharply since moving to dirt, was close up chasing a blazing pace in last and held the show; nicely bred for an off track and may get the jump on main rival Wraith, who figures to be rallying from off the pace. 

Saturday, August 17

1. GHAREEB, HARPOON, COST EFFECTIVE--DYKER BEACH (5-2-1)
2. JESS NOT JESSE, AWAKINO CAT MISH MOSH (9-4-10)
3. MINORETTE, CROWN QUEEN, XCELLENCE (6-5-4)
4. SYNTAX*, REALITY, SECURITY RISK, CAN'T HAPPEN HERE (10-2-3-1)
5. BAY OF BISCAY, MATTERHORN, BARATTI (1-5-7)
6. BOLD CONQUEST, MONEY CHANGER, ZENNOR, NOBLE HUSTLE (7-6-8-4)
7. GRAND RAPPORT, ARC ABOVE, KNIGHTS NATION, SANDYINTHESUN (1-9-3-4)
8. DREAM SATURDAY****, SURFING U S A, WACO, CRAFTY DREAMER (6-5-13-12)
9. ORINO, HURRY UP ALAN, HEAR THE FOOTSTEPS, WHY NOT WHISKEY (2-3-14-9)
10. STOP CHARGING MARIA, UNBRIDLED FOREVER, SIZE (8-1-9)
11. REQUEST, INNOVATION, WOODFIELD SPRINGS, SHAUN'S BLESSIONG (4-1-3-9)

BEST BETS: SYNTAX 4th and DREAM SATURDAY 8th

SYNTAX (LS) ran twice in Ireland and faced two good fields as the winner of each of those races went on to repeat and one of them won twice against tougher; adds lasix for U.S. debut and I'd have to think that he's facing weaker here; upset call.

DREAM SATURDAY (BCL) set a quick pace against the bias in the slop at Gulfstream on a day when the track was favoring horses that rallied wide or stalked wide with the rail being dull, held gamely for the place; moves into live barn, gets a key rider change, and this improving colt may be live at a price.

Thursday, August 14

Big day on Thursday, August 14, 2014, both Best Bets (Live Longshots) won and keyed multiple COLD Exotics, Pandy had a total of 10 COLD exotics, 4 Cold Doubles, 2 Cold Exactas, a Cold Trifecta, and three Cold Pick 3's. See below. 

1. ADDRESS UNKNOWN, KINGDOM, AWESOME PEARL (8-1-6)
2. MAGSMELIA, SKY CREW, SUN AND MOON (2-1A-4)
3. HIGH HEEL KITTEN, PRINCESS MARA, TAP TWENTY ONE (7-3-6)
4. TAHOE TIGRESS, EASY LIVING, CARAMEAWAY (3-5-1)
5. BAR OF GOLD*, THE LEWIS DINNER, GO BABE (9-3-6)
6. BLOFELD, EL KABEIR, MALIBU WARRIOR (4-3-5)
7. AL'S GAL, WINE BURGLAR, LADY MARIAN, CASEY ROO (4-6-2-3)
8. STORM PURSUIT*, TAKE DOWN TWO, BROAD RULE (7-2-5)
9. DISTORTED BEAUTY, ONE TIME ONLY, ADRIATIC DREAM (5-8-4)
10. THE BIG DELUXE, REGULUS, REAL ESTATE RICH, TARPYS GOAL (8-3-2-1)

BEST BETS: BAR OF GOLD 5th and STORM PURSUIT 8th

BAR OF GOLD (LS) is well bred and training sharply for a capable 1ster barn and for owners who have won with a lot of first time starters in the NY bred ranks over the years.

STORM PURSUIT (LS) forced a hot pace on turf in first start off the claim, two back he went wire to wire over a tiring "muddy" closer's track; drops back to level of that win and picks up the leading rider while going from turf to dirt.

Sunday, July 7, I had three Best Bets, one spot play, a Live Longshot, at Los Alamitos, and two Best Bets at Belmont. Two of the three won including RUSTY ROAD, which paid $22.80 in the first race at Los Al, and keyed a COLD $39.60 exacta with the 1-2 favorite, a heck of a price in a 6 horse field. Rusty Road stalked the pace and got up gamely. 

RACE 1

With Hollywood Park gone thoroughbred racing has now shifted to Los Alamitos. So far the track has played fairly, especially in sprints, which is a good sign, but horses with good early speed and stalking ability appear to have an advantage in the two turn route races. 

RUSTY ROAD chased a blazing pace in a quick sprint that was won by a sharp repeat winner and tired in his debut after flashing early speed; stretches out for Mandella and may be loose on the lead; upset call...WRIGHTWOOD has run 4 times and his speed figures have improved in every start; in his last start at Santa Anita he earned a superior figure that is much faster than par for this class. But, the colt broke slow in all four starts and was one-paced. Very much the one to beat though, because this is a weaker field than he's been facing...NO DISHONOR adds blinkers off the layoff and ran well in his lone two turn start on a fast track.

Saturday, June 7

The Belmont Stakes, Diamond System Prinout, TM version, automatic paceline option T (best of last 3 routes)

TONALIST comes off a visually impressive win in the GR2 Peter Pan stakes here at Belmont, but it was an off track. Sometimes off track efforts are hard to gauge, because some horses run faster on an off track. In the Peter Pan, Tonalist did not break well, then rushed up along an open rail and scooted to the lead. It was interesting because the track had been muddy earlier in day and was favoring outside paths and closers. That's why Tonalist was able to ride the rail, the other rider's were avoiding it. Tonalist moved boldly to the lead, established a quick pace and drew clear handily, earning a speed figure that is the fastest that any of these horses have run. In his prior starts, he looked like a horse with promise. He has only raced four times, and if he can duplicate his form over a fast track, he has a chance to upset for outstanding trainer Clement...MEDAL COUNT is an interesting horse. Coming into the Derby, he looked like an improving colt, but his form was on synthetic surfaces. In the Derby, Medal Count had an impossible trip. He was close up, shuffled behind a wall of horses, raced in tight quarters trying to find a clear lane, and then he appeared to be closing gamely when Danza literally crossed over right in front of him and cut him off badly, forcing jockey Albarado to take up. I think that Medal Count would have finished 3rd in the Derby if he hadn't been checked. His pedigree is very good for this distance, and he appears to be improving. Before the Derby, he worked 6 furlongs in 1:13. Before this race, he worked 6 furlongs in 1:10.3. Chance at a price...CALIFORNIA CHROME comes into this in top form. This idea that it's tough to race 3 times in 5 weeks is a bit of a misnomer. Prior to the Derby, California Chrome had a 4 week rest between starts, so this will actually be his 3rd race in 9 weeks, not grueling. He has essentially run the same race in his last 6 starts, all wins, so he's consistent, and he tries hard. But, with 12 starts under him, I think we've seen his best. Is that good enough to win the Belmont? Maybe, but, to me, there are two reasons why so many horses that won the first two legs fail in this race, and these are the reasons why I like to go against them. First of all, the mile and a half is a tough distance for most horses. When they get to the quarter pole, they've already raced a mile and a quarter, and many horses just slam on the breaks. Another big key, these stakes races for lightly-raced, young horses, are not like races for older horses. Some of these horses have not hit their peak. If you look at California Chrome, for instance, his best speed figure in his first 4 starts was 89, then in his 5th start, he ran a 101. It's not uncommon for a young horse to improve by 5 to 15 points in any one of its first 10 starts. Eight of these horses have raced 8 times or less! Anyone of them could step up and improve sharply. And, of course, Chrome will be a ridiculously short price in a race that is often won by huge longshots. If Chrome had won the Preakness by 10 lengths, I'd pick him here. But in his last two races, he looked good, but not dominating. Like everyone else, regardless of how I bet the race, I'll be rooting for him. I think the inside post forces Victor's hand, he has to leave the gate here, which may result in a less than perfect trip...RIDE ON CURLIN was my Preakness pick. He's a horse that appeared to be improving coming into the Preakness, and he ran a big race. If he runs that race again, he can upset. But, in recent years, horses that skipped the Preakness have been winning this race. Ride On Curlin may regress a bit here. If he doesn't, he has a chance. An interesting factor is the rider change to Johnny Velasquez. Ride On Curlin raced from off the pace in his last three starts, but he actually has the best early speed in this race. It would not shock me to see Johnny V try to steal it, or, at the very least, leave for position...COMMISSIONER is a grinding horse and sometimes these horses that are bred to run long upset in this race, simply by going at the same speed, then passing tired horses. This horse has the perfect pedigree for the Belmont stakes, and I mean, perfect. Look at his breeding. He is by a Belmont stakes winner, A P Indy. Both of his grandsires, Touch Gold and Seattle Slew, also won the Belmont, and his great, great grandsire is Secretariat, who ran the biggest Belmont ever! 

Saturday, February 15, 2014

With Aqueduct canceling, I had one pick on Saturday, Facundo, stalked and won going away, paid $15.60

RACE 4

FACUNDO finished 2nd going two turns in return at Calder last month; ships in for high-percentage barn, adds blinkers, shortens up to a 7f sprint and can upset...AWARDING finished 2nd in career top figure here last start...SAND CREEK MESA chased and tired in debut but adds blinkers and lasix for second start and should improve for hot barn...HEY BUD ran 2nd over the track while running for a tag in debut then chased and tired going two turns on turf; back to sprint, adds blinkers, gets rider change.

Sunday, October 27

1. UPTOWN JOE, GREAT MINDS, PICOZZA (1-10-9)

2. PENWITH*, MISS BESILU, U. S. S. O'BRIEN (8-9-4)

3. PERMANENT CAMPAIGN, CHOMSKY, SURFING U S A, UNKNOWN ROAD (5-6-2-1)

4. TEA TIME, MISS BEHAVIOUR, WINEKEEPER (4-3-5)

5. QUEEN OF THE SPA, BENNY'S BULLET, RISQUE REALITY (4-2B-7)

6. RECEPTA*, LE REINE BOURBON, DUFF ONE (12-6-3)

7. HIGH HEEL KITTEN, FINGERS CROSSED, TRULY MIZZED (1-2-11)

8. MANSION HOUSE, STORMING INTI, CABO CAT (1-8-7)

9. INSTRUMENTAL, MISSY BAY, FIRST SUMMATION, BENCH PARTY (1-7-3-11)

BEST BETS: PENWITH and RECEPTA

PENWITH (LS) in the 2nd, chased a fast filly in key race debut; well bred and bred to run long, stretches out for a top barn and can upset.

RECEPTA (LS) ran big in debut then was overmatched in the GR1 Frizette; bred well for the turf, can upset.

Saturday, October 26

·         BELMONT

1.      NINEINTHENINE, LE DELUGE, DUAL CITIZEN--MINNIE PUNT (5-9-1)

2.      ENGINE, WARRIOR'S CROWN, BUDDY'S SMART (2-3-1)

3.      KATMANSTU, INSIGHTING, ARCTIC MISSILE, ACIGARISJUSTACIGAR (2-6-10-1)

4.      YES IT'S PINK, DOUBLE THE ENERGY, NECK OF THE MOON, DESERT BLISS (1-2-11-10)

5.      WICKED STRONG*, TOURIST, ENDOWMENT MANAGER, MISCHIEVIOUSLY (4-10-9-3)

6.      JOY SEEKER*, IMAGE OF NOON, REBELLIOUS CHICK, THERAPY (5-6-11-2)

7.      RAVALO, CANDYMAN E, SLAN ABHAILE (1-2-4)

8.      STRAPPING GROOM, POLITICALLYCORRECT, CLEARLY NOW (6-4-5)

9.      STANWYCK, FANTASY OF FLIGHT, ROYALLAHAINA (4-1-7)

10.  SUILLEABHAIN, MADAM I'M ADAM, COUNTNICKERBOCKER, BIZARROWOLD (3-1-11-8)

BEST BETS: WICKED STRONG (5th) and JOY SEEKER (6th)

WICKED STRONG (LS) finished well against the bias over a sloppy track in debut; barn has a history of success adding lasix for 2nd start and well bred colt is bred to handle the extra distance; upset call.

JOY SEEKER (LS) was sharp winning turf debut then may have bounced in last when she pressed and weakened but only lost by 2 lengths; freshened up for this, can upset.

 Thursday, October 24

Huge day on Thursday, 4 COLD DOUBLES, 3 COLD Pick 3's, a COLD $4146.00 Pick 4, 6 winners on top including 5 in a row. 

Belmont, Thursday, October 24 - 6 Top Winners including 5 in a row - DOUBLES (COLD
$47.40, COLD $110.00, COLD $47.20, COLD $61.00) - Pick 3’s (COLD $379.00, COLD $438.50,
COLD $316.50) - Pick 4 (COLD $4146.00) - Top winners paid $17.00, $12.80, $10.00, $8.60,
$7.50, and $4.60) - **Most Preferred Play, Branded Hand, paid $4.60. 

1. GINABLU**, SAMURAI'S HONOR, MICHONNE (7-6-10)

2. BRANDED HAND**, I'M THE LUCKY ONE, GREEK GOD (3-2-1)

3. PUGET SOUND--EL OH EL, MISTER WOOLMAN, HOPPY DO (1-3-5)

4. BLUE SHARK, CAROLINIAN, A P JOHNSON (3-7-2)

5. MASASI, ALIANA, GOLD D'MEDAGLIA (3-1-5)

6. GALLOPING GIRAFFE, MY MISS AURELIA, PROMISE ME A CAT (3-5-1)

7. MLLE MINUIT, NOON TIME SHOWER, WILLOW U (9-1-2)

8. FLORAL ROMANCE, ANNA SOPHIA, SCENARIO ANALYSIS (9-8-2)

9. NORTH SLOPE, VINNY GOODTIMES, CALM PACIFIC (4-9-3)

10. CORPORATE CULTURE, TOKYO TIME, QUAY, DANCING GLORY (5-8-6-7)

BEST BETS: GINABLU and BRANDED HAND

GINABLU (PP) showed speed on turf in debut, drops in for a tag, adds lasix, goes turf to dirt with a suitable pedigree for Hall of Fame trainer.

BRANDED HAND (PP) drops, returns to turf, adds lasix for Hall of Fame trainer.

Nice 7-1 Best Bet Mr Style $16.60 on Saturday at Belmont that keyed the COLD $85.50 Exacta in the 1st race and the COLD $38.40 Early Double. 

Saturday, September 21

1. MR. STYLE***, ROMANS AVENUE--TOWN HALL, KING HENNY (5-1-9)

2. MANHATTAN JOHNNIE, CHOMSKY, WICKED STRONG (2-4-5)

3. SUNNYSIDER, IRISH JADE, SELJUK (8-1-9)

4. HAVERHILL* QUICK MONEY, POINT TAKEN, KINGSFORD DRIVE (7-6-3-1)

5. RIVER BOSS, SO OUTSPOKEN, THIRD KNIGHT, MELODY LIN (4-2-10-3)

6. POINT HOPE, NOWHERE TO RUN, REQUEST, JUSTIN NGUYEN (6-7-8-11)

7. FORMULAFORSUCCESS--PRESUMPTIVE, PARNELLI, QUANTITY, ROMANCING THE GOLD (1-5-3-11)

8. KEEP UP, PARIS VEGAS, PLAINVIEW, BAD DEBT (8-5-2-6)

9. DANCE TO BRISTOL, CLUSTER OF STARS, DANCE CARD (8-2-1A)

10. POWERFUL INSTINCT, SUNLOVER, HIDDEN VOW, PETROCELLI, CAPTAIN GAUGHEN (5-4-9-13-12)

BEST BETS: MR STYLE and HAVERHILL

MR STYLE (BAL) was claimed by Jacobson off a win; gelding had potential earlier in his career and is the type that can improve for this outfit; should be well placed from the outside and can upset.

HAVERHILL (LS) ships in from Woodbine and lands in the Jacobson barn, returns to dirt where he has run some big races.

Sunday, July 21:

Nice Best Bet at Monmouth on Sunday, $12.40 off the pace winner and COLD $61.20 exacta, in a 6 horse field!

RACE 3

KATZ MY SONG gained useful conditioning in two turf starts in May and June then got back to best surface and overcame a rough trip and bias to draw clear; well bred 5 year old steps up for red-hot barn and has strong back-figures to run back to...THE LOUISIANA KID chased and finished a well beaten third in a fast sprint and gets a key trainer change off the claim while switching to apprentice who has done very well for this barn....HAYWIRED tried turf in last and showed nothing, was claimed by hot barn and returns to best surface as the one to catch. 

Wednesday, July 3

Big day at Belmont on Wednesday (see below). Picks were given to subscribers and also posted on free picks page. Subscribe now for the 2nd half of the year (until Dec. 31) for only $60.00 (includes Saratoga, Breeders Cup, Aqueduct/Belmont plus spot plays at other tracks on weekends). Click on Subscribe page.

Belmont, Wednesday, July 3 - 8 listed, 4 TOP WINNERS - DOUBLES (Cold $5.00, 
Cold $21.60) - EXACTAS (Cold $13.40, Cold $61.50, $46.80, Cold $13.80) - PICK 3’s
(Cold $46.60) - TRIFECTA (Cold $207.50), SUPERFECTA (Cold $710.00) - **Most Preferred Play, VOODOO TALES, won and paid $13.40 and keyed Cold $61.50 Exacta, Cold $207.50 Trifecta and Cold $710.00 Superfecta. 

1. MELODY LIN, MAGGIE R, SILVER SILENCE (3-4-7)

2. LITTLE ROCKET, DIVADORA, LENDERS WAY (4-2-5)

3. SING DIXIE SING, SEVEN DREAMS, PEGASUS DIAMOND (1-6-2)

4. YES LIZ, SHE'S COAL FIRED, RACHEL'S TEMPER (5-2-4)

5. VOODOO TALES*, SHORTBREAD SCOTTY, BLUE BALLERINA, WITH DIAMONDS (7-6-3-9)

6. ESCAPEFROMREALITY, WHY NOT WHISKEY, POWER BLAST, TAPITDAR (9-5-4-3)

7. LONGHUNTER, MAUI MARK, WEE FREUDIAN, P J'S MAGICAL WINK (3-4-8-12)

8. MISCHIEF MAKER, MISS VALENTINE, LADY ON THE RUN (4-7-6)

9. BLUE CREEK, DRINK WITH PRIDE, SLAN ABHAILE, DOCTOR DOSS (11-10-3-6)

10. DIAMOND MAKER**, MIRACLEONBROADWAY, CHESSRATE, VAID, DIXIE SPARKLE (10-9-1-5-3)

BEST BETS: VOODOO TALES and DIAMOND MAKER

VOODOO TALES (LS) tried turf in last and showed speed over a wet turf course that favored closers; makes first start for a tag, cuts back to a sprint and gets upset call on turf or dirt. 

DIAMOND MAKER (PP) looks fastest here if race comes off the turf. 

Another big day for Sharphorses Selection Service on Sunday, April 21. All three Best Bets won including our Boxcar Longshot at Aqueduct.

RACE 9

GLORIOUS CHANT is well bred for the distance and surface, showed sharp improvement in turf debut going 9 furlongs at Gulfstream, broke slow and finished sharply; gets an outside post but post 12 has scored twice in four starts in longer distance turf races this meet; upset call for good barn.  

1. LET THE KITTEN RUN, CAUTION SIGN, GO OLIVIA GO (3-5-2)

2. CHINA GOLD, CONCEALED, VAID (3-6-2)

3. MR. TOPIA, ADIRONDACK EXPRESS, LURE OF THE SOUTH (5-7-1)

4. LAWLESS MISS, DOWNTOWN HOTTIE, CORRESPONDENT, BLUEGRASS RUMOR (8-4-3-2)

5. EASY ENDING, EAISYSGONNAMAKEIT, SHARON SPAGETTI (4-8-3)

6. MANERO, MILKYYOURWAY, EUROKAY BY ME, SILVER MAST (8-5-9-2)

7. JEALOUS****, CHOW FUN, MS. TRUE WAY, DIXIE SPARKLE (10-6-3-9)

8. KAUI KATIE, KELLI GOT FROSTY, SECRET UNION (4-5-2)

9. ROSES FOR ROMNEY**, THE LADY SAYS YES, SHEEDBDAWON, LIFE'S A STAGE (7-3-1-4)

BEST BETS: JEALOUS and ROSES FOR ROMNEY

JEALOUS (BCL/MA) showed speed prompting the pace going two turns on turf against tougher in last and tired badly; improving sort changes hands, drops back in for a tag, goes turf to dirt, cuts back to a sprint and picks up an apprentice rider; may go well at a price.

ROSES FOR ROMNEY (PP) well bred Hard Spun (Danzig) filly raced well in turf debut over this course last November, returns for top barn, lures Castellano away from the filly she has to beat and has been well prepped in Florida for the high-flying Pletcher barn.

Sunday, April 14, I gave out Aqueduct only, couldn't find an good spot plays at other tracks, but fortunately it was a good card at Aqueduct and both of my Best Bets won at great odds (5-1 and 6-1). Note that there were marked MA which means that they both fit the system that is highlighted in my Pace Handicapping Longshots book. 

1. SILVER OVER GOLD, SKIDDLES N'BOB, JUNGLE JUICE (3-5-4)

2. THEATRE STAR, MOAXIMOVE, PLACENTIA (6-8-4)

3. SUNNY DESERT,SHESABRONXBOMBER, FREUD'S NOTEBOOK (5-6-1)

4. THEGIRLSONFIRE, IMANTIVENEWYORKER, DESERT TRAVELER, PATTONSESQUE (2-3-1-7)

5. LITIGATE***, ISLAND SUNSET, GUNFIGHTER--ARTIE LUVSTO PARTY, BELLAMY (4-6-1-3)

6. NINE LOVES, VICTORYAT LAST, SHE'S STONES SIS (5-1-7)

7. CHARITY BALL*, MAGICAL WORLD, BARBIE WIRE, MINX (2-9-5-8)

8. SEAL COVE--HYMN BOOK, HYPER, ABILIO (1-6-4)

9. MISS MASTERY, BRANDINI, ANOTHER PAGE, WHAT THE FROST (8-9-2-4)

BEST BETS: LITIGATE and CHARITY BALL

LITIGATE (BAL/MA) dueled through a hot pace and tired badly going a route for the first time in his last start; freshened up since that race, cuts back to a sprint, drops, returns to the main track where he has 2 wins in 3 career starts; upset call.

CHARITY BALL (LS/MA) had the rail in debut at Gulfstream and set a fast pace under pressure, held the show gamely in a key race behind repeat winner; stretches out for 2nd career start, continues to train well for Hall of Fame trainer; upset call.

Sharphorses Selection Service

Friday, March 8

HILARIUM finished third over the track on a sloppy surface in return; drops for high-percentage barn and gets a fast track today...BELONG TO B'SAL ships in from Fairgrounds, cuts back to best distance and makes first start for a tag; key rival...S C REDSLEGACY will be closing...CONSOLIDATION was rank and showed nothing going long in debut; drops into a claimer and adds blinkers. 

Wednesday, March 6, we had one pick on the free picks page (see below) and for subscribers and Piano Man Ted won by 7 1/2 lengths and paid $7.20. This horse, Piano Man Ted, was picked using my Pace Shape Spot Play method which is the main method in my Pace Handicapping Longshots book (which also has every longshot angle that I use).

Sharphorses Selection Service

Wednesday, March 6

RACE 4

Hot streak continues, monster score on Sunday, February 24. Below are my Aqueduct picks that I gave out on my Sharphorses Selection Service I had 6 winners on top and two monster COLD DOUBLES plus a huge pick 3. Corybant, one of two of my winning Best Bets, was a "Pace Shape Spot Play" using the longshot spot play method that's in my Pace Handicaping Longshots Book.

$24.60 Preferred play, COLD $290 and $277 Doubles, COLD $1705.00 Pick 3

Aqueduct, Sunday, February 24 - 6 WINNERS ON TOP - DOUBLES (COLD $290.50, COLD
$277.50) - EXACTAS ($130.00, $40.20, $54.40 $16.60) - TRIFECTAS ($209.50, $89.50, $144.00)
- PICK 3’s (COLD $1705.00) - *Preferred Play, CORYBANT won and paid $24.60, **Most 
PreferredPlay, SHEZA CLASSY LADY, won and paid $5.70. Top winners paid $24.60, 
$19.00, $9.80, $5.70, $5.30, and $2.50. 

Wow, another big hit yesterday.

Note: To view an illustrative handicapping video on the above race click on the link below: 

http://youtu.be/9EJOgmm3bZU 

We had a big day on Sunday, February 17. Besides my regular-full card picks at Aqueduct I had a total of 4 Best Bets. Two won including ROYALSAINTJAMES $22.00. But what made the day so big was that I had the exotics in both of the wins. In the 6th at Tampa I personally boxed the top 3 since they were all longshots and the exacta paid $245.60. At Aqueduct, we had both the exacta ($177.00) and the trifecta ($1118.00) which came back huge. 

5 WINNERS ON TOP at Aqueduct

DISCREET FORCE (BCL) is by the fast Discreet Cat out of a productive mare; debuts for good firster barn in a soft statebred maiden race and may be worth a price.

I gave out two horses yesterday, Saturday, Feb. 9, and Harlington Night won by 8 lengths and paid $16.60 at Santa Anita. 

Sharphorses Selection Service

Saturday, February 9

RACE 5

I gave out one pick Wednesday, which was also on my Free Pick page. Tenforthemoney won easily and paid $13.60. Notice that it is marked LS and PS. PS stands for Pro Simulcast, which means that it fit the Pro Simulcast Spot Play Method that I sell, which is an amazing handicapping spot play method.

I've been hot at Aqueduct and had a nice 5-1 Best Bet winner Wednesday (Chapman in the 5th race and we had the cold exacta ($35.80 and cold trifecta $55.00).

Wednesday, January 16

1. BAYSHORE BLAZE, GRANBY GIRL, APPEALETTA (6-3-1)
2. BIRD FU, STILL SHEA TO ME, PHANTASTICUS (3-2-6)
3. DAPPER DRAPER, BAKER STREET, GREAT OPAL (3-1-6)
4. RUN A DUBB DUBB-RIPTHERUBBEROFF, ROCKIN MANDY, GOLDEN JEWEL, SHAKE SENORA (1-4-7-6)
5. CHAPMAN*, IN HARM'S WAY, COMANDANTE (2-6-1)
6. HARLEY, RAFFIE'S FACTOR, GANADOR, DADDY'S WILDCAT (8-7-2-5)
7. SPRINGCOURT, POWHATAN COUNTY, SACRED COUNTY (1-2-3)
8. SMOLDERING BEAUTY**, AWLEYAA, TANGLEDWOOD TALE (1-3-5)
9. JEMARU, COLOSSAL GIFT, LATE NIGHT ACTION, FREE BRAVE (4-1-7-9)

BEST BETS: CHAPMAN and SMOLDERING BEAUTY

CHAPMAN (LS) dueled for the lead through a quick pace over an off track and drew off in debut; steps up and as of this writing the track condition at Aqueduct is Sloppy; upset call.

SMOLDERING BEAUTY (PP) won a key race at Pimlico and earned a big figure in 2nd career start, has trained strongly for return for good layoff barn.

Good start to the year. Both Best Bets won and Ali Raven paid $14.80. 

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

1. PRIMAL BABY, MIZZEN DONALD, SKIDDLES N'BOB (9-4-6)
2. SIMPLISTIC, MARCY, ARTIE R R (5-6-1)
3. R GYPSY GOLD, ARENA ELVIRA, VILANESCA (4-5-3)
4. GEE LINZ*, PERFECTLY ANNA, DISSENSION (3-6-4)
5. GRACE AND COURAGE, SUEPRSTITIOUS LOVE, MY UNBRIDLED STORM (6-5-7)
6. DEE DEE'S COMET, SWEET SWAY, MYOPIA (9-2-1)
7. BIG CITY BOY, N. F.'S DESTINY, TANCREDI, SAY MR SANDMAN (2-4-5-7)
8. SILENT SERENITY, NICOLE H, MILDLY OFFENSIVE (5-2-6)
9. ALIRAVEN*, KARMA POLICE, NIKKI'S NUT, ROCK ON HOME (7-9-5-12)

BEST BETS: GEE LINZ and ALIRAVEN

GEE LINZ (LS) gets key rider change and drops into a good spot.

ALIRAVEN (LS) was used in the pace against tougher; can upset with the key drop.

Sunday, Sept. 30 one pick at Santa Anita Sunday, top three completed a nice exacta/trifecta box. Exacta paid $175.60 and trifecta paid $1007.20.

RACE 10

KING MAYA weakened in return over the synthetic surface at Del Mar but ran well in a key race on dirt over this track in December,  makes first start for a tag for sharp barn that excels with maiden claiming drops, switches to leading rider...CURRAHEE also make first start for a tag and also ran well lone start on dirt over this track...STARS AND MOONS makes first start for a tag for good barn and Talamo stays on to ride...WHERE'S HENRY drops in for a tag and cuts back to a sprint.

Nice $13 Best Bet winner and COLD 432.40 exacta at Belmont Thursday, Sept. 13

BEST BETS: CHEECHAKO and SUM OF THE PARTS

CHEECHAKO (PP) finished strongly in two dirt sprints, both off modest paces, is bred to run long and a mile may be perfect; nice works for 2nd start off the layoff.

I've had a strong Del Mar meet.  Saturday, September 1, I had one pick at Del Mar and the first time starter was dead last until the final turn in a 5 1/2 furlong race, roared wide and flew home to win and pay $8.40 as a "good thing". 

RACE 5

PURE INDY trained fast at the sales, shows 3 breezes over the Del Mar track, which is a good sign because the west coast clockers rarely record a workout as a breeze and it indicates that the horse worked totally under wraps; may go well at a price in a wide open 2yo sprint...CITZENSHIP debuts for Baffert...MISS SWEET AFLEET debuts for sharp 2yo barn...SECRET MOTIVE ran well in debut. 

We've had a strong Del Mar meet. Saturday, August 25, one pick at Del Mar, a 5-1 winner. 

Saturday, August 25

RACE 5

CANDY TROPHY stalked a quick pace and weakened in the lane but earned a career-best figure in first start over this course; cuts back to a mile, makes first start for a tag, and reportedly trained strongly for this spot for sharp barn; upset call...LIGHT OF LIFE comes off a similar effort as top pick and also takes a key drop...MIA ISABEL drops a notch and broke maiden over this course and distance last year...HAWFINCH hasn't raced in a year but Great Britain bred Euro shipper adds lasix for well regarded young trainer. 

We had one spot play at Del Mar on Wednesday, cold trifecta. 

DEL MAR

RACE 6

LIA JULIANA was wide and gaining in a slow paced sprint to begin career here opening day; worked twice since for a barn that does well 2nd time out, adds blinkers and gets a key rider change to wake-up rider Edwin Maldonado...ROYAL CAPOTE earned the best pace figures chasing better in debut here; cold trainer reaches for Gomez, drops in for a tag...WARREN'S TODAY hasn't raced since last summer but makes first start for a tag and picks up leading rider...STORMIN CEE'S had a rough trip in first start over the track; could improve. 

Thursday I gave out three Best Bets, one at Del Mar and two at Saratoga and they will won, see below. The winners paid $12.60, $6.20 and $7.20, and in the last race at Saratoga we had the $27.80 exacta and $119.00 trifecta. 

Thursday, August 2

RACE 8

·         SARATOGA FULL-CARD PICKS

1). THE PRICE OF LOVE, MABOU, BODIE ISLAND (7-4-6)
2). LEFT UNSAID, DIVINE FORTUNE, TAX RULING (6-2B-1)
3). JOE VANN, DREAMING BLUE, JOE CORRIGAN (6-1-2)
4). SLUMBER**, SLOW PACE, BAROCCI, BOMBAGUIA (6-4-10-1)
5). PICTURE BOOK, KRISSY KAT, STREET DREAMS (4-9-7)
6). ALMA D'ORO, ISN'T HE PERFECT, SAN PABLO, PLEASANT PRINCE (1-5-7-4)
7). R KING OF THE ROAD, LITTLE DRAMA, WINNING TOUCH (6-4-2)
8). SHEERFLAKESOFGOLD, PROUD DAME, FOREVER VOW, SPELLING TEST  (2-1-7-3)
9). GARNETT STREET, CAVIAR N CHAMPAGNE, SMOKIN' ALICE, BID A MOON (5-4-10-7)
10). MALIBU HOLIDAY, STEAL THE DANCE, STREET SAVY, INAUGURATE (11-5-9-10)
11). ARCHER HILL*, JULESCO, NAOTACATUALLAMA, HOLY ENDEAVOR (5-3-7-4)

BEST BETS: SLUMBER and ARCHER HILL

SLUMBER (PP) finished well in the GR1 Hollywood Derby while wide; adds lasix off the layoff for superb layoff trainer Bill Mott, who saddled three layoff route winners last week.

ARCHER HILL (LS) is well bred by Big Brown, who won his debut in a turf route at Saratoga, debuts for longshot turf trainer Lisa Lewis, who popped a longshot winner on turf this meet, also with Alex Solis, also shipping in from Woodbine; bullet 5 furlong work for debut, upset call.

Yesterday we had two Best Bets including this Live Longshot that won and paid $14.80. 

Monday, July 30

RACE 5

Friday, July 6, I had a total of 4 Best Bets, two at Hollywood Park and two at Belmont. 3 of the horses won paying $9.80, $5.80, and $5.00. The best pick was Deep Play in the 3rd at Hollywood (below) which keyed a COLD $61.00 Exacta and a $168.20 trifecta. 

Friday, July 6

RACE 3

Evening card here. DEEP PLAY lunged at the start in turf debut and second career start, rushed into contention, dropped back on the turn and re-rallied late in an improved effort; shows four works since last, stretches out for trainer Darrell Vienna, who does very well with turf stretch outs, adds blinkers; upset call in wide open turf route. 

One spot play on Saturday and my top two picks ran 1-2 for a $207.20 exacta, plus the triple was hittable and paid $1,139.20.

Saturday, June 23

RACE 7

Sunday, June 3

We had two spot plays Sunday and they both won including and $18 winner at Arlington (see below).

Sunday, June 3

RACE 9

RACE 9

SWEETPRINCESSCHARM made first start on an all-weather track here on 5/20, set a fast pace under pressure going a mile and only lost by 2 1/2 lengths in a sharp effort; drops, cuts back to a sprint, and should get a good stalking trip...PROPHET'S SONG has high speed, drops off a freshening and makes first start on an all-weather surface with suitable pedigree; one to catch...FLEET ENCOUNTER ran evenly in first start over this track, drops...CHICKABUNNY drops and fits here on best. 

Thursday, May 17

Thursday we had one spot play (besides my regular NYRA picks) and it won and paid $18.20. 

Thursday, May 17

Saturday at Arlington our Bombs Away Longshot won and paid $23.20. 

ARLINGTON

RACE 5

MR. FUZZYBOTTOM showed sharp improvement at Keeneland, a similar surface to this, won a key race then finished 2nd behind a nice horse in a fast race; can wire these for good front end rider...FEARLESSLY gets a big trainer change from 5% barn to 31% trainer who started the meet off with 4 wins in 10 starts; dangerous at a price...LARRY ZIP ran well at Keeneland, ships in for good barn and is a threat...STATIC KILL has the top recent figures but appears to prefer dirt. 

Wednesday, April 25

One pick on Wednesday, a nice $14.00 winner. 

RACE 2

Wednesday, March 21

Yesterday my two Best Bets both ran well, Cooper River was a game second and beaten by my 2nd-pick Hayas Boy, and Tatao's Wildcat won and paid $18.00 in the 5th Race. 

·         AQUEDUCT FULL-CARD PICKS (The Main Track opens today)

1). PAPA'S NICE CAT, CALLMETONY, BOJAN (8-3-2)
2). COOPER RIVER *, HAYA'S BOY, JUPITER TRIO (4-3-2)
3). UNRIVALED SCORE--QUEEN OF MAMBO, FASHION'S FLIGHT, RIBOLETTI (1-6-4)
4). TERMINUS, HAPPY HIGH, GOODTIME BOY, HANDSOME HARBOR (4-3-7-8)
5). TATAO'S WILDCAT***, CAT IN THE FOREST , AWESOME ARCENO (1-7-4)
6). NORTHERN WARRIOR, PURELY MAJESTIC, READYGETSGOLD (5-4-3)
7). BAIL OUT THE BANKS, MIDNITE SILVER, BARELY NOTHING, GOOD KARMA (5-4-6-8)
8). STRIKE THE MOON, HIGH QUALITY, AQUITANIA (5-3-1)
9). INQUEST, WINLOC'S JOHN LEE, ANAPHYLAXIX, KEYALY (6-5-11-1)

BEST BETS: COOPER RIVER and TATAO'S WILDCAT

COOPER RIVER (LS) was rated inside last time and lacked a rally; two back was a career top figure above-par win, is one for one over this surface, should get first run on likely pacesetter Haya's Boy here and can upset.

TATAO'S WILDCAT (BAL) showed speed pressing a hot pace in a three way speed duel and tired in first start since June; shows 4 works since then, does not drop, which is a sign that the 42% trainer Rich Dutrow feels that the horse is doing well, may go well at a price in 2nd off the layoff.

Sunday, March 4

Nice day on Sunday with 9-2 And 5-2 winning Best Bets, both keyed exactas and we had the COLD $80.80 trifecta in the 11th at Gulfstream.

Formal notes: LS live longshot, PP preferred Play, BAL Bombs Away Longshot, BCL Boxcar Longshot, PS fits the Pro Simulcast spot play method. 2C worked well at the sales. MA and MB are longshot spot play systems I've developed. 

Sharphorses Selection Service, Sunday, March 4

RACE 11 TURF or DIRT

SCENARIO ANALYSIS showed speed going longer in last and weakened as the favorite; drops back in for a tag, shortens up a bit and gets top call on turf or dirt here for a sharp barn...PASSIONATE GOLD ran evenly in same race as top pick in last...LIZZIE BEART middle-moved from an outside post going a mile on turf in debut at Tampa and held okay while running for a higher priced tag...GHOST ON THE RUN well bred filly debuts for good barn and lures leading rider, factor if she draws in...SUMMER KITTEN has run okay on turf and dirt here. 

1). WELL POSITIONED, JO VANN, RUSH NOW (5-1-2)
2). NEFERTINI**, ROYAL SIGHTING, FANTASY OF FLIGHT (5-4-1)
3). HILL CROSSING, MY PIANO MAN, PARC DES PRINCES (3-7-2)
4). HIDDEN VOW, THE SNICKERS KID, TYCOON CAT, OUR ELI (7-4-5-1)
5). VERBOSITY, TOKEN SACRIFICE, PAPA'S NICE CAT (8-9-10)
6). MYSTICAL RHYTHMS, WOW ME, SNEAKY GIRL (3-6-2)
7). COALITION, SAXOPHONE LEN, THOR'S MJOLNOR, JONRAH (10-6-3-5)
8). NEWBIE, I BET TONI KNOWS, SHESABRONXBOMBER (7-1-9)
9). VERDE MONT***, JOHNNY BEAUTIFUL, READTHEBYLINE, WARRIOROFTHEROSES, SIRTORI (7-1-12-13-10)

BEST BETS: NEFERTINI and VERDE MONT

NEFERTINI  (PP) ran well in all three career starts on turf last year but has a better dirt pedigree; trainer Alan Goldberg is based at Parx but has always done well with his shippers to N.Y., plus he is good off layoffs.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Big day yesterday, I gave out my regular full-card picks and two Best Bets at Aqueduct plus one spot play at Gulfstream. Note that on the Gulfstream play, my top two picks are PS (Pro Simulcast) system plays. They ran one-two for a whopping $76.00 exacta and the $333.20 trifecta was easy to hit. At Aqueduct both of my Best Bets won and Princess Mara, a first time starter that I had inside-info on, won and paid $10.60 and keyed a $54 exacta. 

Formal notes: LS live longshot, PP preferred Play, BAL Bombs Away Longshot, BCL Boxcar Longshot, PS fits the Pro Simulcast spot play method. MA and MB are longshot spot play systems I've developed. 

Sharphorses Selection Service, Wednesday, February 1

RACE 10

PRINCESS MALIA left the gate quickly, was taken back to settle in behind the leaders, made a wide bid to get within a length of a fast pace and held okay against a much better field that included promising next out winner Coup; drops in for a tag for a trainer who has excellent numbers off this drop and looks tough to beat...ROCK ON BABY was in the same race as top choice and chased a hot pace, tired; two back she also showed speed in a key race over this course while racing for a higher tag; one to catch...BRIDAL COURT set a pressured pace at this level and held the show in a game effort in turf debut...NEED YOU TONIGHT showed speed in debut, is on the AE's and will get a tough post if she draws in but drops in for a tag for sharp barn and is a threat if in...PLEASANT HYMN made a nice middle-move going longer on dirt and held the place in a career best effort; my feeling is that she prefers dirt but she picks up hot rider and she should benefit turning back off that effort. 

1). EVAN'S ROCKET, PERFECT SHADOW, LEMON DROP ON TOP (6-7-1)
2). R CLEVER CAT, FAMOUS ROSE, HILLSBORO BAY (1-2-5)
3). S'HAZEPLAYINFORME, MS. BIRD WATCH, CHALK PLAYER (6-1-4)
4). PRINCESS MARA*, BLUSHING KARAKORUM, STRAY BULLET, GRUNGE GIRL (5-1-2-7)
5). PERFECT DRIVE, HISTORY STARTS NOW, MAX'S FIRST (5-1-8)
6). PERMANENT WAVE, GET ER UP, STARSHIP GIRL (6-4-2)
7). MAJESTIC HOPE, SUPREME RULER, CONGO (5-6-1)
8). JUDICIAL LEADER*, SILVER CHEST, LANDLASH (3-6-2)
9). MY SYDNEY GIRL, JENS ANGEL, SHALAKA, FEMME ROYALE (6-7-5-3)

BEST BETS: PRINCESS MARA and JUDICIAL LEADER

PRINCESS MARA (PP) is well bred and makes belated debut at 4 for good barn with leading rider up; Romans does well with firsters for a tag and there's not much to beat here.

JUDICIAL LEADER (PP) will be a very short price looking to win her 4th straight for sharp connections.

Sunday, January 29

Sunday was great. My two best bets at Aqueduct were in the "late double" and they both came in for a COLD $61.50 DOUBLE. But I also had the COLD $41.20 early double with a $19.20 winner in the first race (had the top Diamond Rating). Both longshot winners, the $19.20 in the first and m $15.80 Bombs Away Longshot, Cinnamon Beach, had come off wide trips from outside posts, which is a significant handicapping factor over a track like the inner track, which has tight turns. I will cover these important handicapping angles in a thoroughbred handicapping book that I'm writing which will be published this year. 

1). ROCK STAR ROYALTY, TWILLERBEEL MARIE'S BABE (10-4-5)
2). POP POP'S MILE, SUNNY DESERT, MY LEONORA (8-5-2)
3). I'M THE MIZZ, ROUGH WINTER, PERMANENT VACATION (8-3-7)
4). CODY SAMORA, WINNIE DIXIE, FULL OF GUT, GIANT SENSATION (6-4-3-8)
5). FIREBAY, LUCKY LIL LIAM, TAX RETURN (7-6-3)
6). ADAM RIDES AGAIN, CALGARY ENFORCER, I LOVE IT (3-7-4)
7). SO SCOTT, CAP THE MOMENT, COOPER RIVER (2-4-9)
8). CINNAMON BEACH***, IRON LOU, TAKE A WALK (5-4-2)
9). HILL CROSSING*, NECAISE, MACHO MUCHACHO, EVEN FRISKY (1-8-11-6)

BEST BETS: CINNAMON BEACH and HILL CROSSING

CINNAMON BEACH (BAL) was wide the entire way in last and may have bounced off a career best effort in first start over the track two back; may go well at a price on the bounce rebound pattern.

HILL CROSSING (LS) has run some good figures recently and was in tough against razor sharp three-peater Midnite Silver in last; drops and gets good spot, gets a big rider change.