Play of the days stats ….
Races played = 11
Wins = 6 – 55%
ITM Finishes = 10 – 91%
Previous play investment = $50
Previous play return = $00
Starting Bankroll = $1000
Bankroll as of previous play = $1470
New Bankroll = $1420
We’ll head to Laurel again today for the play of the day, race 4 is a 5.5F dash for F&M running for an 18k tag.
Quite a stink is being made about this. I watched the race live, my only interest being how she ran and if she could stay undefeated. After watching her cross the wire first, I flipped the channel back to Santa Anita for the Sunshine Millions Classic. It wasn’t until Monday that I found out she was DQ’d. I read yesterday that Asmussen was appealing the decision. I just read tonight that L. Quinonez got days (DRF), which lead me over to the NJ Account Wagering platform to watch the replay.
Ahh I crack myself up …
The Ramona, Michelle and buddies is in reference to the NY jockey colony calling it quits after three races. I guess they forgot it is cold in New York during the month of December and that Jamaica Bay doesn’t block the wind. Alright it was windy but I have a relative that lives right outside of Baltimore, almost directly between Baltimore and Laurel and I spoke with him today and he said the wind was “crazy” there also. Laurel didn’t cancel, Aqueduct is probably more exposed than Laurel but over the last two years these guys are always crying the blues and cancelling. I wasn’t even playing Aqueduct today, but my condolences to those who started the pick 4 off with the longest shot on the board at 27-1, followed by the most likely single of the sequence at 3-5 only to have the card scrapped and get consos.
I did bet two races at Gulfstream today and was very impressed with one of my selections. Not impressed with my handicapping but with the way to horse ran. Face the Cat in today’s 8th at Gulfstream won a N1x for 3Yo’s going a one turn mile and looked well doing it. This horse debuted on the turf at Ellis Park and ran an even 6th. He showed back up at Gulfstream on Jan. 4 and won a MSW by 1 length in good time earning a Beyer of 81. Today, he set the pace two wide and drew off to win by about 3 or 4 in decent time, 1.35.xx, I believe. The field included the well thought of Zito duo Stevil and Web Gem, as well as Mythical Pegasus, who has hit the board in graded races, and Nistle’s Crunch, who was coming off a 3rd in a turf stakes. By Tale of the Cat out of a Forty Niner Mare, the distance shouldn’t be a problem. Trained by Helen Pitts and ridden in his last two by Prado, he is atleast on my radar.
If I had a harness play of the day, #2 Done Done It in tonights first race at the Big M would be my selection. Was 3rd over behind gapping, somewhat dull cover in his last and once free he had some good trot at 99-1. Now moves inside to a better post and should get a better trip, a bit closer. Few droppers out of the Super Bowl series should take enough money to keep the price fair.
Play of the days stats ….
Races played = 10
Wins = 6 – 60%
ITM Finishes = 9 – 90%
Previous play investment = $50
Previous play return = $00
Starting Bankroll = $1000
Bankroll as of previous play = $1520
New Bankroll = $1470
We’ll head to Laurel today for a 1m 1/8 affair for 10k claimers.
Races played = 9
Wins = 6 – 67%
ITM Finishes = 8 – 89%
Previous play investment = $50
Previous play return = $65
Starting Bankroll = $1000
Bankroll as of previous play = $1455
New Bankroll = $1520
We missed Saturday and Sunday. Saturday I was busy and couldn’t make it to the computer, I really liked Benny the Bull in the sprint and he didn’t disappoint. Sunday I liked a horse on the Santa Anita card but they cancelled.
Lots of interesting races Saturday, both with thoroughbreds and harness racing. Most of it concentrated at the Gulfstream and Santa Anita.
First off at Gulfstream Park, in race 6 the Robert LaPenta owned, Farish bred, Nick Zito trained Cool Coal Man stamped himself as a legit Kentucky Derby contender after winning a N2x for 3Yo going 1m 1/8th. He didn’t do it in very fast fashion, and the Beyer will probably only be 78-84 range at a quick glance. I like the fact that he settled off a very solid pace after being headstrong in a graded stakes debut. He also finished well enough going that distance after being off since November. Zito has to be happy with this effort as it forms a perfect foundation to build upon this spring. Maryland connections Gary Capuano and Travis Dunkelberger were represented in this race with what was shaping up to be Maryland’s only Triple Crown hope and unfortunately he didn’t fare too well.
Play of the day stats …
Races played = 8
Wins = 5 – 63%
ITM Finishes = 7 – 88%
Previous play investment = $50
Previous play return = $0
Starting Bankroll = $1000
Bankroll as of previous play = $1505
New Bankroll = $1455
For todays play, we’ll head to the frigid Big A.
Play of the day stats …
Races played = 7
Wins = 5 – 71%
ITM Finishes = 7 – 100%
Previous play investment = $50
Previous play return = $155
Starting Bankroll = $1000
Bankroll as of previous play = $1350
New Bankroll = $1505
On a good roll here. 5 of 7, 7 of 7 in the money …
Laurel Park – Race 1 – 6F – 3YoMDN25000
You know the guys. The are relegated to smaller tracks, the Laurels, Philly Parks and Delawares of the world. Some even hang out at Charlestown. While they may never reach national stardom, they can become a rider you can count on while betting these less covered, perhaps obscure tracks.
Gattopardo didn’t disappoint, pressed the pace and drew off to a easy score at just over 2-1.
1st 3 GATTOPARDO $6.60 $3.20 $2.80
2nd 2 MR. PRIME TIME $2.80 $2.10
3rd 1 COHEED $3.20
Play of the day stats …
Races played = 6
Wins = 4 – 67%
ITM Finishes = 6 – 100%
Previous play investment = $50
Previous play return = $115
Starting Bankroll = $1000
Bankroll as of previous play = $1235
New Bankroll = $1350
So far so good with our play of the day. 67% success rate, 100% ITM finishes and a 350 dollar profit. Almost like I know what I’m doing.
Horse racing and Handicapping 