Teach
06-18-2016, 08:09 AM
Race One:
I’ve been tryin’ to figure out a way to beat this horse…but I can’t. Too much back-class. I’m talkin’ bout the trey, :3: Outlash. No lead-pipe cinch, mind you. No gimme. Unless you’re a spaccone (buy me a drink while you’re at it) looking to throw your scharole around, I’d tread lightly. Personally, I’d back him up. Yet, he’s gonna be hard to beat. One caution. One caveat emptor. You ain’t gonna get much value for your buck. Capisce! If you’re lookin’ for others, I’d consider: :2: , :6: , :1: .
Race Two:
In this MSW sprint on the turf I’m gonna try to beat “the chalk”. Yeah, I like Mark Casse’s entry (at this writing at 6:30 a.m, I’m assuming both halves go). I’m talkin’ about :2: and :2b: , Conquest Sure Shot and Conquest Bandit, respectfully (I mean respectively). Hey, they’re related. Solid turf pedigree in both (do they know it?). Frankly, I’m always leery of first-time starters. Will they race greenly? Yet the Conquest Stables paid over 200 “large” for both these colts. It’s a combination of: I like their chances and I can’t bet the presumptive chalk (hey, I’m startin’ to talk like a politician. Heaven forbid!). If you want some others, there’s: :7: , :5: , :8:
Race Three:
I’m a sucker for horses named for professional athletes, in this case a former NHL defenseman. Yeah, :6: Chelios. Yes, this Distorted Humor-bred gelding did ugatz (don’t let the children read this) in his last on the “weeds”. But that was an aberration. An anomaly, even. Well, he’s back on the main. He adds blinkers. Dave Cannizo trains. A sharp recent work. It all adds up. Hey, 2 + 2 ain’t 5. You can throw in a recent solid work and the Panamanian, Jose Lezcano. Others: :4: , :7: , :1:
Race Four:
In the Grade III Poker at eight panels on the lawn for 300 “huge,” I’m supporting the chances of the 8 year-old bay gelding, :8: Obviously. The only thing that concerns me is that this turf specialist has been away from the races for over four months. Yet, I believe this Danehill Dancer-bred is the class of the race; he’s certainly faced much better. Jose Lezcano is in the irons for trainer Phil D’Amato. Others: :2: , :4: , :6: .
Race Five:
:5: Askfor Forgiveness gets my tepid nod in this MSW sprint. Although I support her chances, I am concerned that this bay filly has been on the shelf for eight months. Yet, it’s second-time Lasix for trainer Ian Wilkes. I believe this could be a wake-up call race for this daughter of Mineshaft. Eric Cancel is in the irons. Others: :7: , :2: , :1: .
Race Six:
:6: Empress Jingu could be “any kinda horse”. This bay filly did not disappoint as a 3/2 fave in her “coming-out party” maiden-breaking win. Well, she's now being asked to run to two additional panels. I believe she should handle the two additional furlongs. The solid combo of trainer Todd Pletcher and jockey Javier Castellano enhance this filly’s chances. A solid recent work signals readiness. Others: :2: , :3: , :4: .
Race Seven:
A maiden-claiming event on the turf at one mile. My choice is the rail horse, :1: Fired Up Sensation. First, I must admit that one of my favorite turf trainers is Monsieur Christophe Clement. A local, at least in MetroWest circles, Patricia Generazio, bred and owns this daughter of Zensational. This Unbridled’s Song-bred drops into the selling ranks for the first time. Oh, first-time Lasix. Only concern: this filly’s been away from the races for over 7 months. Jose Ortiz is the filly’s pilot. Others: :4: , :3: , :8: .
Race Eight:
An allowance route on the turf, n1x. I’m comin’ right back with another rail horse, 1 Eucalyptus (did you ever smell the scent of a eucalyptus plant? Salubrious). Anyway, this Mike Hushion-trainee (Hushion does very well in 1st-time route racing category) broke his maiden at first-asking. I believe he can come right back and garner win number-two. Solid recent work on the lawn; this gelding breezed five panels in a tick over a New York-minute. Jose Ortiz is in the irons. Senor Ortiz has been been caliente. As hot as a petardo on the 4th of July. Others: :6: , :9: , :8: .
Race Nine:
Well, we go from “Mr. Inside” to “Mr. Outside”. Remember Blanchard and Davis. “The Army team it is supreme….” (My father – we were living in the Bronx near Yankee Stadium – took me to see the game against Notre Dame in the fall of 1945 – a 0-0 tie. Remember Johnny Lujack!) Anyway, my pick here is 11 U S Citizen (jus soli vs. jus sanguinis). I gotta lay off those Bloody Marys (I just love that Worcestershire sauce). A claiming event to be contested over the distance of seven furlongs on Belmont’s Widener turf course. This Proud citizen-bred has hit the tote in more than half his turf tries. This Gone West-bred has the services of jockey Jose Ortiz. Is this his red-letter day? This David Jacobson trainee has hit the tote in five straight races. Others: :12: , :5: , :7: .
Race Ten:
In the finale, a maiden-claiming event at six panels on the Inner turf course, I like :10: Alyssa and a Lisa with “El Dominicano,” Joel Rosario. Toss out her last race that was run on the main in a race that was taken off the turf. This Gio Ponte-bred is, for the first time, dropping intro the "selling ranks". The filly’s trainer, Gary Contessa, does well with horses going from maiden to maiden-claiming races. Yes, this filly’s been away from the races for over seven months. Yet, there’s a good deal of class here. And, a “bullet” three-panel work signals readiness. Others: :8: , :4: , :2: .
I’ve been tryin’ to figure out a way to beat this horse…but I can’t. Too much back-class. I’m talkin’ bout the trey, :3: Outlash. No lead-pipe cinch, mind you. No gimme. Unless you’re a spaccone (buy me a drink while you’re at it) looking to throw your scharole around, I’d tread lightly. Personally, I’d back him up. Yet, he’s gonna be hard to beat. One caution. One caveat emptor. You ain’t gonna get much value for your buck. Capisce! If you’re lookin’ for others, I’d consider: :2: , :6: , :1: .
Race Two:
In this MSW sprint on the turf I’m gonna try to beat “the chalk”. Yeah, I like Mark Casse’s entry (at this writing at 6:30 a.m, I’m assuming both halves go). I’m talkin’ about :2: and :2b: , Conquest Sure Shot and Conquest Bandit, respectfully (I mean respectively). Hey, they’re related. Solid turf pedigree in both (do they know it?). Frankly, I’m always leery of first-time starters. Will they race greenly? Yet the Conquest Stables paid over 200 “large” for both these colts. It’s a combination of: I like their chances and I can’t bet the presumptive chalk (hey, I’m startin’ to talk like a politician. Heaven forbid!). If you want some others, there’s: :7: , :5: , :8:
Race Three:
I’m a sucker for horses named for professional athletes, in this case a former NHL defenseman. Yeah, :6: Chelios. Yes, this Distorted Humor-bred gelding did ugatz (don’t let the children read this) in his last on the “weeds”. But that was an aberration. An anomaly, even. Well, he’s back on the main. He adds blinkers. Dave Cannizo trains. A sharp recent work. It all adds up. Hey, 2 + 2 ain’t 5. You can throw in a recent solid work and the Panamanian, Jose Lezcano. Others: :4: , :7: , :1:
Race Four:
In the Grade III Poker at eight panels on the lawn for 300 “huge,” I’m supporting the chances of the 8 year-old bay gelding, :8: Obviously. The only thing that concerns me is that this turf specialist has been away from the races for over four months. Yet, I believe this Danehill Dancer-bred is the class of the race; he’s certainly faced much better. Jose Lezcano is in the irons for trainer Phil D’Amato. Others: :2: , :4: , :6: .
Race Five:
:5: Askfor Forgiveness gets my tepid nod in this MSW sprint. Although I support her chances, I am concerned that this bay filly has been on the shelf for eight months. Yet, it’s second-time Lasix for trainer Ian Wilkes. I believe this could be a wake-up call race for this daughter of Mineshaft. Eric Cancel is in the irons. Others: :7: , :2: , :1: .
Race Six:
:6: Empress Jingu could be “any kinda horse”. This bay filly did not disappoint as a 3/2 fave in her “coming-out party” maiden-breaking win. Well, she's now being asked to run to two additional panels. I believe she should handle the two additional furlongs. The solid combo of trainer Todd Pletcher and jockey Javier Castellano enhance this filly’s chances. A solid recent work signals readiness. Others: :2: , :3: , :4: .
Race Seven:
A maiden-claiming event on the turf at one mile. My choice is the rail horse, :1: Fired Up Sensation. First, I must admit that one of my favorite turf trainers is Monsieur Christophe Clement. A local, at least in MetroWest circles, Patricia Generazio, bred and owns this daughter of Zensational. This Unbridled’s Song-bred drops into the selling ranks for the first time. Oh, first-time Lasix. Only concern: this filly’s been away from the races for over 7 months. Jose Ortiz is the filly’s pilot. Others: :4: , :3: , :8: .
Race Eight:
An allowance route on the turf, n1x. I’m comin’ right back with another rail horse, 1 Eucalyptus (did you ever smell the scent of a eucalyptus plant? Salubrious). Anyway, this Mike Hushion-trainee (Hushion does very well in 1st-time route racing category) broke his maiden at first-asking. I believe he can come right back and garner win number-two. Solid recent work on the lawn; this gelding breezed five panels in a tick over a New York-minute. Jose Ortiz is in the irons. Senor Ortiz has been been caliente. As hot as a petardo on the 4th of July. Others: :6: , :9: , :8: .
Race Nine:
Well, we go from “Mr. Inside” to “Mr. Outside”. Remember Blanchard and Davis. “The Army team it is supreme….” (My father – we were living in the Bronx near Yankee Stadium – took me to see the game against Notre Dame in the fall of 1945 – a 0-0 tie. Remember Johnny Lujack!) Anyway, my pick here is 11 U S Citizen (jus soli vs. jus sanguinis). I gotta lay off those Bloody Marys (I just love that Worcestershire sauce). A claiming event to be contested over the distance of seven furlongs on Belmont’s Widener turf course. This Proud citizen-bred has hit the tote in more than half his turf tries. This Gone West-bred has the services of jockey Jose Ortiz. Is this his red-letter day? This David Jacobson trainee has hit the tote in five straight races. Others: :12: , :5: , :7: .
Race Ten:
In the finale, a maiden-claiming event at six panels on the Inner turf course, I like :10: Alyssa and a Lisa with “El Dominicano,” Joel Rosario. Toss out her last race that was run on the main in a race that was taken off the turf. This Gio Ponte-bred is, for the first time, dropping intro the "selling ranks". The filly’s trainer, Gary Contessa, does well with horses going from maiden to maiden-claiming races. Yes, this filly’s been away from the races for over seven months. Yet, there’s a good deal of class here. And, a “bullet” three-panel work signals readiness. Others: :8: , :4: , :2: .