keeneland Plays Of The day

Race 1: I am taking a shot with Miss Cobblestone who had a try at this distance. She is coming off a sad effort in last but three back she ran against good company. I am hoping the keeneland surface will open her lungs and move her forward. Wasatch comes in off a break and gets lasix...she draws Johnny V in irons and will be on the lead playing catch me if you can. Dickinson was bet down to favoritism last time but lost rider....should be ready to move forward.



Race 2:  Ari's Pride finished off the board last time but the company was probably a little stiff..returns to dirt and the pilot sticks. Hey Cuz comes to the party off a nice win and several in the money finishes. He kept soft company over the last few but this group is not impressive. Paden has done some good work prior to taking a break in December. He has been going well in the mornings and maybe ready to start off the year right.





Race 3: Tasseography has done nothing since breaking her maiden... she has kept lovely company and stretched out in last three..today the relief and distance will help her be prominent and the price is right. White Clover is another who tested deep waters in last effort and will come back to earth with this effort. She will be sitting close waiting to pounce. Sweetgrass will be the one to beat based on paper but anything can happen once the gates fly..will take money.






Race 4: Greely's Striker comes in from a break and I am banking that she is ready to fire with a drop in class. In the money six out of eight starts and the Fairgounds leading rider takes the call. Prospector d'Oro dueled and faded in first start. she will be stronger second time around if allowed to settle on or near the lead. Brush Up goes from turf to dirt and gets some more furlongs to work with...she should appreciate the dirt.




Race 5: Sweet Corinna runs for the Mark Casse barn whose runners has done great work over the Keeneland strip in the past. She broke maiden in first start..lost rider in second effort and came back to run a decent second ..she has taken on the TakeCharge Brandi types but didn't fear well..today she cuts back in distance..jockey/trainer combo has done lovely work together and the company maybe to her liking. Thunder Bay rolls into the allowance spot after breaking maiden last out in style...sometime off and has had some steady moves..should be in the mix early. Kathballu is a horse that I played last out. She was coming on late beaten five lengths by the winner..second start off break and the extra ground will be to her liking.





Race 6: Awesome Sky has done nothing wrong since taking to the turf..he would've been closer to winner with a cleaner trip..cuts back to mile distance which should make him more stronger in the lane. Melville exits the same party has Awesome Sky and he didn't pickup his feet in his first start off layoff..will be ready to roll second off layoff and should be on or near the lead. Woodfield Springs comes into this spot off a break..last effort was in stakes company and was over his head..has a good showing over the Keeneland lawn in one try and should be competitive in this spot.




Race 7: Abdaar... Chad Brown and Castellano are deadly on any type and any where in the country...drills are steady and lovely for the son of Hard Spun..lasix for debut..Hard Spun can get short or long. How About Him could be saying how about me when crossing the wire..first start was down inside..draws outside and could have clear sailing to wire..price will be right. Boone Station looks ready to roll for barn who knows how to get them ready.




Race 8: a good betting race if you are not in love with fave... Transparent will probably go off as the fave based on last two and who the company was..three back ran big number and this spot is weaker than anything he has faced. Catholic Cowboy could be the main danger to the top choice..beaten soundly last out but like with top choice this group is a relief. Class leader is the price play in this group..hoping this one will improve enough to bolster trifecta..I am passing on two obvious ones who will take some money.





Race 9: This is a strong running of the Transylvania..favoritism will be between the four best horses in the field. A Lot from the Mott barn won like a good thing last out and while he is up against some good runners today he may show that he wants to be special. Night Prowler is another with tons of upside..disappointed me last time..had some issues and should improve with an improve ride from jock who sticks. Divisidero broke maiden at a price and in lovely fashion two back..I had to reread my program after that win..played him next out and he ran decent.. second against winners and while this is another tough class test he should give a good account of himself. Luck Of The Kitten will try to take them as far as he can and if "big Money Mike" is allowed to put them to sleep then it could be lights out..coming off break after making good impression in Breeders Cup..wouldn't surprise me for top spot but taking the horses with recency.




Race 10: Chucks Turn last time ran on off track and was well beaten..this class of horses are the ones that like to go up and down and not forward...thinking that he can do some lovely work but will have to overcome the morning line fave Moonlit Meteor who is just a consistent runner of late. Da Don I am hoping can catch a piece of the pie..third start of the year..getting away from the Tampa dirt.

Gulfstream Park Plays Of The Day

Race 1: I am not in love with this bunch so looking for price plays is the way to go. Lord Trondor looks like the best of the bunch. He broke his maiden three back and then got ambitious...he will like the relief plus Castellano climbs back aboard. Neoclassic didn't show much last time out after being up close..I like that Prado jumps back aboard.. Artempus has been away for a long time but before that showed some nice efforts. Has been working very well for return and this bunch isn't very scary.




Race 2: Starbound has been knocking on the door and the company lines has kept him from entering. Today's spot won't be easy with the usual suspects sending out charges but I am giving the newly gelded son of Harlan's Holiday the nod. Todd Pletcher's Tinto Mesa has had some nice moves in preparation for this spot and will be over bet because of connections. Delta Outlaw will catch a fast surface for fourth try and may just be right when the running gets going.




Race 3: Flowing is making first start in the state for the Romans' barn..trying dirt for the first time and getting lasix as well for the first time..daughter of Tapit out of a Storm Cat mare should do well on the dirt. Curlina is a daughter of Smart Strike who had a lengthy break..at Saratoga she ran well first time out and has been working well for return. Sally Ride has had a steady grind for debut and will be prominent when they start running.




Race 4: Commandaria is making first start for the Clement barn..she did some nice work overseas and gets lasix for her first try on American grass...Clara Kelly will be better placed this time around will be strong with clear path to the wire... Killer Partner has nothing wrong other than win...Castellano vacates the reins for Clara Kelly but Ortiz should have this one just off the pace turning for home.




Race 5: East Hall is a horse I have consistently played but with nothing to show for it and today I am sticking with this one once again. The competition is lighter compared to last two and if pace is generous then he will come at them. Encryption has been consistent in last four and last time out won by eight..if the pace is slow then he will be tough with the the talented Lopez. Sr. Quisqueyano ran into stiff company last out and now takes a breather..will be tough.




Race 6: I am a Lochte fan..this big boy throws down all the time and if he is allowed to sit a nice easy trip off the pace he will tough in the lane... War Correspondent may have find the right location to do some reporting..shortening up to distance he will appreciate and Johnny V hops aboard. Aripeka will be traveling well and the morning line odds would be a gift.




Race 7: On two occasions Weekend Express ran well when he tried turf..back to turf today..stretching back out. Pookie Delicious is the less regarded of the Mott's entries.. love Lemondrop Kid going on turf and stretching out for first try. Honorable Duty is the other Mott entry and the one figured to take more money based on morning drills...the son of Distorted Humor looks ready to roll.




Race 8: Almost Famous comes off long break and shortening up after testing derby waters for a while. I believe he will love everything about this scenario and if he is given a chance to breathe down the backstretch then it could be lights camera action. Valid is the one to beat and will take money based on last two tries. Pants On Fire looks ready to fire off the long layoff.




Race 9: I am going for the price in this spot...It's A Given trained by Bill Mott has had a steady diet in the mornings and while Mott normally doesn't win first out I am taking a shot. Dekalb County hails from Pletcher's barn.. this one should be rolling when they get going. Scorch will take money after his first try. Second time out and stretching out..will only benefit the Candy Ride colt.




Race 10: Tough Race... Lady Lara comes off the bench after finishing second last time out at Churchill Downs..this is a hard spot to reintroduce yourself but the price maybe right for her to come on down to the winners' circle. Sandiva changed barns four back and has produced two winning efforts for top barn...steps up in company off last effort..sharp in the mornings. Coffee Clique is another coming in from a break..the mare didn't do anything wrong last year..Luis Saez is a brilliant rider on any surface.. all indications is that this one is ready to fire.. Lori's Store is my longshot play in this spot.



Race 11: Beauty Parlor comes for the Clement barn after campaigning overseas..love the fact that Johnny V gets aboard and the addition of lasix will only improve this one...drills in the mornings have been okay but the barn is top notch on the grass. Riposte will be tough ..no Irish Mission to deal with here...Photo Call..is another one who won't miss Irish Mission..coming in off a time off...will get nice setup. Tabreed has been there last two and should be included underneath.




Race 12: Devine Aida has not done anything wrong in five lifetime starts...she steps up in class and can run on anything..she will keep her winning ways intact. Birdatthewire fell short last time and I glad Ortiz is back aboard once again. She will love the extra mileage and will be given a better chance this time around. Ekati's Phaeton turned the table on Birdatathewire and Eskenformoney  last time. Will relish the extra ground and will once again be tough.





Race 13: Imagining had such an awful ride and trip last time out. The jock rode the horse into trouble..I was miffed at the effort...should get a lovely setup once again and will be loaded when the running begins. Twilight Eclipse was once again schooled by Main Sequence...he will be the horse to beat...Glenard ran well last time..when the jock produced him he was on the engine but was second best. I expect him to move forward from that one. Money Talker was chasing some good one last time at long odds...will once again get going and may improve from last try.




Race 14: Materiality owns some nice performances in two career starts..the son of Afleet Alex has a win at distance and I wasn't blown away by Itsaknockout who is my second pick and Upstart who had the Fountain Of Youth taken away from him. I like Materiality over Itsaknockout /Upstart and Quimet. 

Fairgounds Plays Of The Day

Race 1: My Pal Torres showed improvement in second start..he has been gelded since...Whoz Talking Now has been given numerous chances..today maybe graduation day. Arcani is another who had numerous chances..should improve with a fast track.



Race 2: Blue Ribbon Gent knocked at the door last two tries..this bunch is weak and he won't need to improve a ton to win... Fleeting Image set pace and tired last out..the gas maybe still in the tank turning for home...New Gent In Town came back from a break and ran well. Should improve second off layoff.




Race 3: Da Bi Hoss is my choice in a closely contested race. He is a consistent horse who if given a clean start will be tough to deal with. Claymaster had some trouble in last start..will be rolling late. Scrumpdlicious is another campaigner who is very consistent. Never been out of the money at Fairgrounds. Ultimo Trago has done nothing wrong in last three races. The jockey/trainer combo is lethal anywhere in the country.




Race 4: Discreetly Grand broke maiden on turf last out but first try on dirt was not bad...I am taking a shot with this charge over Sibling War who will take all the money and then some..that one will be tough. Private Promise and Wind Chill Factor are two that will see action at the window and deservedly so.


Race 5: Cajun Spirit is the least experience of the bunch but has shown immediate grow up potential based on last two go..the extra mileage will only enhance this one. Mystery Gate tagged Cajun Spirit last time and will be there once again.  Catsup exits strong outings last four..will dance up close then pounce.



Race 6: Heitai is the class of the field. Last win was done in stylish fashion..could win easily once again on front end. Benwill is making third start of the year... last time got some relief and was beaten fave...been away from the sprints but did win at the five panels distance before...should have strong foundation. King Bandit won took a break and won off the break..could be a thief off the pace and steal this one.




Race 7: One King's Man is the one to beat in this spot. Since coming off month long break he has shown style in his wins. Galveston Harbor will get jump on top choice..could have enough to hold them off. Populist Politics is an old knocker that will bring the will to fight to the ring....maybe best days are behind him but one thing for certain is that he will be traveling down the lane.




Race 8: Divine Oath exits a strong race at Gulfstream Park...Geroux abandons his mount who had won two in a row for this one. Coalport comes in off a win..given sometime off since that effort and will be prime to fire once again. Slumber barely missed last out..will be extremely tough to over come.




Race 9: Shook Up..I am banking that she has worked out her issues and won't be shaken up by the race... really believe if she puts it together she will dominate them. I'm A Chatterbox displayed a different style of running last time out when she rallied off the pace to  gobble them up..I am stubborn..show me once more. Danette has seen serious  company for a horse who hasn't broken her maiden..I am throwing out last race over the turf...one more try against this type of company.




Race 10: Moreno will be quicker than Albano and will carry them around the track.. he will get jock upgrade and Talamo with his tick reaching to the heavens will hold him together. Mystery Train will be produced down the stretch but won't get to the top choice. Red Rifle makes second start of the year and should improve.





Race 11: Mr. Z..blinkers off.. is such a gutsy warrior and he will once again be there fighting to the very end. The main danger to Mr. Z is Stanford..he has shown grownup potential since taking on extra ground..will be called several times by Dooley in the lane. International Star loves Fairgrounds and along with War Story will be there slugging it out.




Race 12: Mutasaawy ran behind Galveston Harbor who I give a big chance today..he had some issues out of the gate and with a cleaner start he should get his picture taken. Peej made nice run last out and could get prime setup for this spot. Town Star will appreciate the extra ground and will be ready to roll.



Race 13: Grand Isle has been knocking on the door this year...he loves the mile distance and the fairgrounds strip..should get fifth lifetime win. Lukie Joe makes fourth lifetime start..last time won for fun..draws Talamo this time around and will once again make a good account of himself. Cajun Streaker will be going well with the added distance.



Race 14: I am playing three horses ..Billy Two Hats/ Voodoo Spell/Mean Marine.

Aqueduct Plays For The Day

Race 1: Clean Jean is returning from one of her many breaks...she likes to win and the morning line odds isn't a concern for me against this bunch. Before You Know It will take all the money based on the company she has kept..she will be tough but too short a price for the top spot. Lady Luciano is another that figures to take money and along with Before You Know It will  be the ones to beat.




Race 2: This race offers good value with some hard knockers lining up..Donita's Ruler went well last year and came back to crush foes in first start of the year..could get morning line based on the recency. Room For Me who along with Aix En Provence are the picks underneath the top choice. Both horses will be going wonderful late in the lane.




Race 3: I am going with Don Dulce in this spot..the old timer didn't win a race last year but came back to win first start of the year off a break..the reason was the company got softer and while there are some nice but not great runners in this short field, Dom Dulce is the play.





Race 4: Reckless Move is the price play in this spot...Franco hops aboard for the ride and this daughter of Pulpit will appreciate the stretch out from six furlongs...never been out of the money at Aqueduct and while the company maybe stiffer today I think she is worth a shot at a price. Resentment took a break since her last showing which was a winning effort...on that day she romped by six and prior to that had a respectable showing...probably the one to catch. Pebble Beach Baby is making second start of the year and I expect improvements from that effort...top jock climbs aboard.





Race 5: The pace will be hot and heavy.... Cho Time will be coming off the pace that is expected to be hot and heavy..month ago finished behind Big Guy Ian who is cool sprinter that I like..Jose Ortiz will be the pilot guiding this one around the oval. Dukati is expected to be part of that heavy pace and will stick around until this party comes to a conclusion...Put It Forward is a son of Put It Back who likes to finish in the lane when everyone is out of gas..the setup maybe perfect for this one.






Race 6: Here's Zealicious has been consistent since returning from short break..she loves the surface and has never been out of the money on inner track...will be tough. My Savannah Belle has had only four starts in life and been out of the play only once...had a miserable time of it last time out..draws the services of Irad Ortiz today and could be too strong in the lane. Main Entrance could hold the key to this race..she will be close to the pace and if pace is molasses will long gone when the galloping begins.





Race 7: This is a lovely betting race because some figure to take lots of money while others ignored at the windows. One that may get ignore is Piquant who is coming back in two weeks..the winning jock vacates but that doesn't faze me..I think the heavy level that this one has kept in the past will be enough for the repeat. Another expected to be ignored is Mckenzies Way..the gelding will not take much support because his last effort was at Penn National and we love to turn up our noses at some tracks...the trainer and jock combo is solid and worth more than just courtesy look. Joking is making second start of the year and while he got schooled by some of these in return effort, shouldn't be ignored..he has been working well and second start maybe right to get those old bones stretching and lengthening in the stretch.





Race 8:  Cease will sit off the pace in this spot and wait for others to come back to him..first start of the year finished third..should improve and Manuel Franco reunites with the eight year old runner...Village Warrior will be the one to catch..last effort ran good second behind North Slope whom I loved that day. Carmouche is an underrated pilot who would've benefited from the first trip with this one...ReadThebyline will sit behind Village Warrior and pounce..the jock sticks and if the price is there play heavy.






Race 9: Doc Almon is going well right now and loves the inner surface at Aqueduct...finished strongly last out to win by nose and will sit a lovely trip once more...Praetereo was trounced in last start and the winning jock from that race hops aboard this one..previous two were nice wins and he will appreciate the cut below competition facing today. Doubledown Again is the class of the field based on company lines but company doesn't define you has a person or a horse..he was beaten nine lengths by Salutos Amigos and on that line will take all the money..can't give the top spot based on that.







Race 10: Fiesty Albert looks prime to run his race...last effort he had to steady then flattened out..two back won by three..kept some good company in past and top jock gets the leg up. Stallwalkin' Dude won last out..will be put on the lead by Velasquez and maybe able to hold off late comers. Tizmas could've easily been my top choice in here..love this one always tries plus today the money maybe right. Market Blaster...I won't leave this one off my ticket...he will sit off pace and make that rush for home..don't know if he is as good as others but will be there.

Oaklawn Park Plays For The Day

Race 1: Defer Heaven is coming off long break..last seen at Keeneland in October winning by a head. This level at Keeneland much tougher than Oaklawn..consistent drills since January. Sea Of Change is a consistent old fighter..in the money all of last year..this year in the money twice...Lawyer Clyde caught a sloppy track last out and backed up..if allowed to settle on or near lead will be very effective when the running starts.



Race 2: B L's Tsumani is taking drop..last effort he came to a complete stop after leading..will be put on lead by Bridgmohan and take them wire to wire. Forty Four North two back finished behind Purple Sky who came back to run a very good second..last race was post time fave but did nothing..jock change..jock upgrade.. taking another drop. Balega will be produced by top jock Vasquez turning for home and will get a piece.




Race 3:Jumping Frac Flash is taking a drop in class for his second start of the year. The previous company is better than anything he is facing today..5/1 would be a gift.. Rankhasprivileges is coming off long break and dropping in for some relief..may find the class level just right and McPeek may hold the excata...Thundergram was a horse with lots of hope last year but he never got over the hump to become something special. He has been gelded since his last start and he exits that January 15th race that I love...should be produced against this bunch for a piece.




Race 4:  Zippzapzapper is making third start of career...first try was claimed..second start came back against straight maidens and was put in a duel..faded to fifth..today I expecting the jock to use timer in head and have this one nice and relax instead of being on the gas from go. Dion is a Steve Asmussen trained colt who has shown improvement from start one to two..Asmussen loves these types of days when big money is on the line..this one will be ready to fire on Rebel Day. First Splash makes second start and should be given a more knowledgeable ride the second time around by Berry..he will be there for a piece.





Race 5: I am taking a shot with GO GO Lolo against a bunch of horses that has shown promises but never getting there. The seven year old mare did some running last year then cooled off before taking a break... Pearl Turn is probably the class of the field and will be tough to beat..Ghost Locket will be close to the lead today..has been running well ..loves to finish in the money but dislikes winning..today maybe the day she decides she doesn't want to stop going.





Race 6: Empressive Humor broke maiden in her first start then was treated like something very special based on the company she kept. She takes a step back today and should appreciate the level... Santana  knows how to get a horse in the game. Megyns Gold is the now horse and she will be on go from the opening bell. She is coming off too nice win and she digs the surface..one to beat. Kathballu was eased in last start. Given some time off since that race and the barn is top notch in getting them ready for debut..can't endorse for top spot but should be there for a piece. Scadadle was beaten by two nice horses in last two..the morning line fave in this spot and Oceanwave who came back to run a gaining second in the Honeybee. Should be picking it and laying it down in the stretch.





Race 7: This is Untappable race to lose... She is coming off a long break..lets try to beat her with Sugar Shock...She loves the Oaklawn Park surface..never been out of the money on the track...seem to have regain some of that old form...will probably play catch me if you can... Untapable is a beast of a woman..she will rule the female division this year but today  she is coming off break..maybe she won't be that sharp...go for the price play instead of the stick....Mufajaah will be closing but maybe won't find the pace of race to her liking..hoping for a piece.




Race 8: Race Day won impressively before taking a break..came back to run a gaining third...will be tougher in second effort back. Carve stalked and ran lights out in last race...will get the same up in this spot and will be powerful in stretch. Ride On Curlin will show class in stretch once more and will be there for a piece of the pie..like the other two much better on top...Tapiture is coming back and like his stablemate Untapable I expect this one to give a nice account of himself.





Race 9: Hottap has taken money in all of his starts and didn't reward his backers...today is graduation day for the son of Tapit..will sit close to the pace then release like a good thing turning for home. King Of New York is another who has taken most of the bread without giving back much.. today the conditions and setup maybe just perfect for the son of Street Boss to show who is really the Boss. Summer Heavens hails from the Tim Ice barn and has been going well in the mornings..debuts with lasix and if there is any moisture he will love it.




Race 10: I like four horses in the Rebel... Bold Conquest is making second start of the year after running third in Breeders' Cup...needs to be a little closer to the pace and not be left with too much to do...Santana will have the right key to get this one going second time around. Madefromlucky could make the derby party for Pletcher even more enticing..this son of Lookin At Lucky has the making of a good one and this Rebel field isn't the toughest I have seen...could win for fun..wouldn't surprise me. American Pharoah is the buzz horse since last year. Everyone will be watching closely to see how he runs after lengthy break...maybe the right one but I will catch him on the B-side. Paid Admission I am hoping can get in the mix for a piece.




Race 11: Noble Hustle... is coming off long break for the Dutrow barn..steady wake up calls in the mornings plus the barn already unleashed a layoff winner at meet..blinkers are added and Rocco hops aboard. Whoop Ti Do was my pick last time out and he ran like he wasn't interested in the game..I am expecting Bridgmohan to place this one forwardly and he should perform much better...Susan's Reward ran a nice second first time out and will improve with an outing over the surface.

Gulfstream Park Picks

Race 1: Gachasmigas...has had three tries at this level and will be the one to catch. Concert Pianist was pulled up last time and given a month off...taking drop..will be tough if ready... Centella is shortening up for second try against this level..gets top jock for this spot  and will sit close and make run.


Race 2: Johnson City Kid by Lemondrop Kid... second time out..will improve. Nileator was off slow in first and made run.. Lanerie needs to be mentally sharp.. Tapkee ran super race last out and this well bred colt will take money and then some..will be the one to beat. Muhaawer will improve in second start.



Race 3: Lying Eyes will be put close to the lead in this spot and will get jump on pack with Saez in irons. Rovavevi has been consistent in last three tries on turf..one to beat. Starship Cosmo have in third spot but can easily win this race. Improved last out on turf..will be coming when the running begins.




Race 4:  Very tough race.... Mucho Mas Mucho will get a breather at this level..two back ran super race at this distance. Sycamore Lane has been consistent in  last three...the son of Artie Schiller needs to be forwardly place off the pace and then pounce. Taghleeb has done nothing wrong in last four and turf has become a best bud. Empire Knight has been ultra consistent since going to Florida..winning fave last three... will be there for a piece.




Race 5; It is time for Thomas Albertrani to end this slump and Biz The Nurse could do the trick...first time stateside..first time lasix..off the board once in eleven lifetime starts..gets Castellano..the moon may be aligned to end this skid for Albertrani. Wings of Fortune is coming off layoff and will be fresh for this start...Jonrah hasn't been seen since December and has two race win streak going...steady drills...Sharp Omar is an interesting horse in this field..won by a neck about a month ago...will break from outside and the young bug boy needs to get him involve early without  a lot to do.




Race 6:  BlueGrass Singer tried to stretch out last two with Derby dreams playing love song in connections head.. back to where he belongs and will be tough..I hope the 8/1 morning line is still there. Ready For Rye was beaten by a nice horse last time and if Barbados was in this field he would be clearly second choice and vying for favoritism at post time with Daredevil. Ready For Rye will try to take it to them form the opening bell. Daredevil is coming off long break and going against horses that has been getting foundation all season. He will take money and more money. I am passing on top spot.




Race 7: Seeking Alpha is a firster who will be prominently place from the start. He has been going well in the morning and will be firing on cylinders. Wisecracker was the choice last for me against Khozan. He will take the money at the window for many and he maybe that good but will be too short a price for me. Ulysees is the other Chad Brown in the field. They paid big bucks for the son of Street Cry...gets lasix..will be coming for a piece. Unbridled Juan ran well first time out and gets lasix for second effort..wouldn't surprise me if this one took it all.





Race 8: The angle play is in effect in this race... Centauro Star ran well, beaten by four in debut back in December. Since then he was given a few months off..got gelded for this return. The son of Indian Charlie will be ready set go from the opening bell. Tilted Hero has been working well and adds lasix for the debut..Lopez and Plesa has made great music together over the years and he will be going from the one hole. Chipit is a son of Tapit who hails from the Pletcher barn...gets Castellano.




Race 9: I love three horses in this race and anyone could win. For placement purposes I am putting Night Prowler on top just because of whom he beat last time out. Croninthebarbarian is just a lovely race horse...he just leaves it on the track every time. Divisidero could be a freak and return to win after breaking maiden. I love the top and bottom side of this horse..son of Kitten's Joy out of a Lemon Drop Kid mare.. broke maiden going the same distance as today..could be a special one.





Race 10: East Hall will love the cut back in distance...last out was left with too much to do and the top two were just too good. Saez who is an intelligent rider who understands the Gulfstream surface and need to get this one in the race earlier...never been out of the money at this distance.  Wicked Strong coming off major break and the powerful son of Hard Spun looked incredible schooling the other day..Maragh rode Main Sequence  lovely after long break and he will have Wicked Strong ready to act wickedly turning for home. Private Zone will be sent to the lead and play catch me if you can. I think they will catch him but not before he gives those fave bettors a thrill. I never been a Honor Code fan and I am passing here again....include underneath.




Race 11: I hope 12/1 will be there for Piloting in this spot. He has been away for a while and has been working well for return...two back ran against the likes of C. Zee...tried turf before taking break..will love the return back to dirt..and lures Castellano. Manhattan Johnnie is coming off break..beaten fave after breaking maiden in grade two Nashua..has taken money for all four career starts..will be a price today...take a shot. Talon's Of Tuscany broke maiden then stretched out...he faltered on the lead and now cuts back in distance...will be forwardly place and the price will be right.




Race 12: Infinite Sky storms out of the Graham Motion barn for debut..Prado climbs aboard this charge and the son of Sky Mesa may do the trick from start to finish. Dujac will take mo money mo money and Chad Brown and Castellano are the reasons behind that plus the horse has done some nice drills in the mornings. Sky Fire from the Casse yard comes into this spot with lasix and has had some purposeful drills in the mornings...could be live.

Santa Anita Picks

Race 1: Mosso improve last out with slight drop..coming back quickly..horse must be doing well. Sheer Talent ran well last out after keeping company above pay grade..will be a contender from the word go. American Act beaten fave last out and will be your post time fave once again...cuts back and jock sticks.




Race 2: Tizapalooza has never hit the board in four lifetime starts but today changes are coming..first he drops in class.. goes from the lawn and artificial dirt to the real stuff and if he can be forwardly place early should be ready when they start running. Matty's Tribal is taking another drop today plus he has been gelded since last starts. Momma Tried  got ambitious last start but was knocked back into reality..comes back down to group that loves him and will be a force in the lane.





Race 3: Emyvale Court will be tough after she narrowly lost to Curlin's Fox first time out. Screaming Skylar exits the same race as top pick and will be vying for lead ..second time on the lawn. How highly do I think of the Curlin's Fox maiden win race?..well all three picks for this race comes from that one.. Whisk finished sixth in debut..Bejarano sees fit to jump aboard and I see fit to stick underneath with others.




Race 4: I am trying to beat Never Ends with Miss Centerfold in this spot... coming off long break..working dandy..Elvis just entered the building..top barn..5/1 now please. Never Ends is the recent horse but Elvis jumped off to go to my top pick..things that makes you go hmmmmm..will be prominent with Bejarano up. Sweet Promises will be ready to fire..the son of Bernardini gets lasix and Demsormeaux climbs aboard for the gallop.




Race 5: Kill Shot will fire the first shot when the gate opens..if they don't retaliate he could be long gone in the stretch. You had to think Stevens had choices in this field but he ends up here on May B....beaten fave last out..given a little break...will sit off Kill Shot and maybe ready for a fight. I B Mike is a happy race horse right now and a happy horse equals happy payoff...won first start of the year..I am just hoping that my top three picks won't be suicidal on the front end leaving it open for something from behind.




Race 6: Dakota Kid broke maiden and came back to finish behind Smoove who came back to win impressively last weekend. I love Lemon Drop Kid bloodlines on the lawn and the Hall of Famer will once again be aboard. Circling makes first start for Drysdale in the states..she gets  lasix and Mike Smith..two winning combination.... Hug and Kiss makes second start in states..beaten fave last out...will be stylishly ready for second effort.





Race 7:  Prospect Park won lovely last out after breaking maiden by a head...the son of Tapit will be tough when the best effort is needed. Lord Nelson would be on the lead from the one hole....Bejarano will have to harness him and if he can do that then its game set match. Ocho Ocho Ocho..has done nothing wrong and Mr. Z and Far Right had validate his last effort. If he is ready and mature then oh boy. Dortmund...powerful son of Big Brown...last race was game but I am ready to pass until next time.





Race 8: Maybellene has kept grade one company in last two..switches surface and should take to the grass. Curlin's Fox was game last in maiden win. Last workut on February 27th was blistering..should pickup where she left off. Spirit Ox Xian debut stateside on valentines day but couldn't find any love..will be finishing and if given anything to run at can be potent. Mio Me stretches out from last start..willing to give another shot for barn that has hit with some big prices at the meet.




Race 9: Kobe's Back come to the arena off long layoff and has been working like he is ready to fire first out from break. Conquest Two Step was a horse that was highly regarded when he won at first asking at Churchill Downs. He lost his way some what but have regain the fire. Wild Dude is making second start off layoff..watchout. Chitu will be the horse to catch and beat but I am thinking this one will spit the bit in the lane.





Race 10: Za Approval..I have been waiting on this one to cross the wire first. Third off layoff since barn switch..Casse shortening up from first start..he has worked out the kinks..Smith stays..its pay day with Za Approval. Winning Prize has lost his way but took some time off to clear mind and if he runs to his past..then lights out. Home Run Kitten loves the mile distance and should be there once again for a piece... Stevens hops aboard for the gallop and the crafty veteran will have his cards ready to deal when the gates open.





Race 11: I know Shared Belief will be tough but lets try to beat that one with a horse I played in Breeder's Cup. Moreno will be on the gas pedal from the word go and if he is allowed to settle and relax on the lead then the mile and quarter that is suspect with this charge may not come into play. His chances were eliminated at the gate in last effort and if he isn't compromise then the jock should sit..not be anxious and  let the big boy roll. Shared Belief is the horse to beat..125 is nothing..true handicap should have him touting 132 or 135..he will be hard to stop because he is just a monster of a horse but even superman has his weakness. Dynamic Sky has done most his latest on  the lawn but  he has done some good things on the dirt. I expected him to run better last out after the suspect ride two back but he didn't fire. Maybe the dirt will feel like fine wine and get him going once more.