willphorse
03-05-2016, 10:33 AM
Race 1- 6 Twin B Wrangler
Fairly decent trip last out, and didn't have the pop in the stretch I'd like, however, 2 back, was parked 1/4 in 26.3, then was caught late stretch. This group is not overly strong and none have a real explosive move ability. Voting for team Auciello-Drury in R1.
Race 2- 3 Princess Katie
On the bump up in class last out, this mare was very gutsy. She left, which she hasn't really shown in the past. After clearing lead, she was then shuffled back to the pocket, in which case she pulled again to clear lead. She held until mid stretch before fading to 5th. She was bet we'll last out, and showed some aggression to set pace. Hails from a strong barn, and I think they learned a thing or 2 from that performance. One of my top plays of the day!
Race 3- 8 Shades of Bay
Mohawk Warrior is the horse to beat in this field, however, this 4YO has the ability. Will be on the front end tonight, and without a true pace pressure tonight, middle fractions could be slowed down a little. This will allow Shades of Bay to have a good finishing kick.
Race 4- 1 Sportsmanship
Draws rail with JJ tonight. This gelding can finish a mile! When he draws the rail, and Jody in the bike, I will play. Will be short priced, maybe 5/2, but I'd even take that! Only a few in this field have shown the ability to finish a mile. There were also some that won last out but a pocket trip win is, most of the time, just a trip win.
Race 5- 4 Scary Good
This is a difficult race. Only 2 in here have been able to leave the gate, and only 2 have shown a strong finish. Both of the latter though have had breaking habits. The 7YO has a decent post. Left from post 8 last out, parked 1/4, but was able to stay even late. The better post tonight will most likely fix that issue. Expecting a good mile.
Fairly decent trip last out, and didn't have the pop in the stretch I'd like, however, 2 back, was parked 1/4 in 26.3, then was caught late stretch. This group is not overly strong and none have a real explosive move ability. Voting for team Auciello-Drury in R1.
Race 2- 3 Princess Katie
On the bump up in class last out, this mare was very gutsy. She left, which she hasn't really shown in the past. After clearing lead, she was then shuffled back to the pocket, in which case she pulled again to clear lead. She held until mid stretch before fading to 5th. She was bet we'll last out, and showed some aggression to set pace. Hails from a strong barn, and I think they learned a thing or 2 from that performance. One of my top plays of the day!
Race 3- 8 Shades of Bay
Mohawk Warrior is the horse to beat in this field, however, this 4YO has the ability. Will be on the front end tonight, and without a true pace pressure tonight, middle fractions could be slowed down a little. This will allow Shades of Bay to have a good finishing kick.
Race 4- 1 Sportsmanship
Draws rail with JJ tonight. This gelding can finish a mile! When he draws the rail, and Jody in the bike, I will play. Will be short priced, maybe 5/2, but I'd even take that! Only a few in this field have shown the ability to finish a mile. There were also some that won last out but a pocket trip win is, most of the time, just a trip win.
Race 5- 4 Scary Good
This is a difficult race. Only 2 in here have been able to leave the gate, and only 2 have shown a strong finish. Both of the latter though have had breaking habits. The 7YO has a decent post. Left from post 8 last out, parked 1/4, but was able to stay even late. The better post tonight will most likely fix that issue. Expecting a good mile.