Saratoga 2016 - one play a day

[PhantomOnTour]

That's the goal, at least.
With a six day a week schedule I may miss a few days but I will make up those plays so the average is one play per day for the meet.

FRIDAY JULY 22 - DAY 1
Race 7 - #2 Takrees
Needs to prove she's not an Aqu inner lover, but will get a nice trip behind suspect speed. Good late runner can nail them. Top two choices (#5 and #6) are both E types with major question marks. The former has only 3 starts as a 5yr old, she's one dimensional so far and isn't fast enough to get the lead. The latter is a NY bred unproven at this level. She is a 10 time winner in a field of all 1 time winners, she's the speed of the speed, but I think someone hooks her at some point and she doesn't last.
The way I see it, my only true worry is the #1 at a nice 6-1 ML. Broke her Mdn for a tag, but it was over this track, been competitive lately in similar company. Gotta use her

$2 ex: 1-2
$2 ex: 2 w 1-6
$2 win: 2
Total Wager: $8.00 (all bets will be in $2 denominations)

[Actor]

$2 ex: 1-2I take it that's a $1 box?

[PhantomOnTour]

I take it that's a $1 box?
No, that's a straight $2 ex 1-2

[VigorsTheGrey]

Nice pick!

[PhantomOnTour]

That's the goal, at least.
With a six day a week schedule I may miss a few days but I will make up those plays so the average is one play per day for the meet.

FRIDAY JULY 22 - DAY 1
Race 7 - #2 Takrees
Needs to prove she's not an Aqu inner lover, but will get a nice trip behind suspect speed. Good late runner can nail them. Top two choices (#5 and #6) are both E types with major question marks. The former has only 3 starts as a 5yr old, she's one dimensional so far and isn't fast enough to get the lead. The latter is a NY bred unproven at this level. She is a 10 time winner in a field of all 1 time winners, she's the speed of the speed, but I think someone hooks her at some point and she doesn't last.
The way I see it, my only true worry is the #1 at a nice 6-1 ML. Broke her Mdn for a tag, but it was over this track, been competitive lately in similar company. Gotta use her

$2 ex: 1-2
$2 ex: 2 w 1-6
$2 win: 2
Total Wager: $8.00 (all bets will be in $2 denominations)
That's way too much drama to show a profit of only $2.80.
Question now is, can I survive the meet with action like this :eek:

Total Bet: $8.00
Total Returned: $10.80

[PhantomOnTour]

SATURDAY, JULY 23 - Day 2

didn't find much to my liking today...considered the Dogwood runner in R1 and Dacita in the Diana, but have settled on this as my one play of the day.

Race 2 - #6 One Of A Kind 8-1 ML
I love even running sprinters stretching out. This 2yr old also split horses in his debut (a quality I like a lot in babies). Should race in the front half of this group, close to the pace which will likely be set by #1...hopefully Javier can gun them down.

I said in my first post that all bets would be in $2 denominations, but I've got to amend that. I will post in small increments in all exactas and go a litter bigger on win bets.

$2 ex: 1-2 w 6
$1 ex: 6 w 1-2-7-8
$4 Win: 6
($12 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

SATURDAY, JULY 23 - Day 2

didn't find much to my liking today...considered the Dogwood runner in R1 and Dacita in the Diana, but have settled on this as my one play of the day.

Race 2 - #6 One Of A Kind 8-1 ML
I love even running sprinters stretching out. This 2yr old also split horses in his debut (a quality I like a lot in babies). Should race in the front half of this group, close to the pace which will likely be set by #1...hopefully Javier can gun them down.

I said in my first post that all bets would be in $2 denominations, but I've got to amend that. I will post in small increments in all exactas and go a litter bigger on win bets.

$2 ex: 1-2 w 6
$1 ex: 6 w 1-2-7-8
$4 Win: 6
($12 bet)
At work all day, just checked the results...nothin doin.
Appears to have fallen quite a ways back of a slow pace.
On to tomorrow...guess i shoulda used that Dogwood runner in R1 :mad:
Total bet: $20.00
Total Returned: $10.80

[BELMONT 6-6-09]

I like your concept of selecting one play of the day. For me there would be days when I could not separate two contenders and would have to go for the additional wager!! tough game all around. Best of luck!

[judd]

I like your concept of selecting one play of the day. For me there would be days when I could not separate two contenders and would have to go for the additional wager!! tough game all around. Best of luck!


I usually only play one race and run

[PhantomOnTour]

I considered posting a selection for one of three runners yesterday - the two that I passed over wound up winning (Money Changer in R1 and Dacita in the Diana) and the one I posted ran up the track.
Trying to shake that big time today with one of my favorite Sar angles of them all...

SUNDAY, JULY 24 - DAY 3
Race 5 - #3 Angie's Prim Lady...this is the first starter of the meet for Al Stall. Since 2008 this is how he's done with these runners:
1st-1st-1st-3rd-1st-1st-midpack-2nd
The midpack runner was a FTS who got out of the gate badly, then Stall promptly won with his next starter of the meet a few days later.

She doesn't exactly measure up to some of these on paper and her ML is 10-1. Gonna be a bit of a leap of faith but I fully trust Stall to have her ready off that nice local work.

$2 ex: 2-7 w 3
$1 ex: 3 w 2-4-7-8
$4 win: 3
($12 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

I considered posting a selection for one of three runners yesterday - the two that I passed over wound up winning (Money Changer in R1 and Dacita in the Diana) and the one I posted ran up the track.
Trying to shake that big time today with one of my favorite Sar angles of them all...

SUNDAY, JULY 24 - DAY 3
Race 5 - #3 Angie's Prim Lady...this is the first starter of the meet for Al Stall. Since 2008 this is how he's done with these runners:
1st-1st-1st-3rd-1st-1st-midpack-2nd
The midpack runner was a FTS who got out of the gate badly, then Stall promptly won with his next starter of the meet a few days later.

She doesn't exactly measure up to some of these on paper and her ML is 10-1. Gonna be a bit of a leap of faith but I fully trust Stall to have her ready off that nice local work.

$2 ex: 2-7 w 3
$1 ex: 3 w 2-4-7-8
$4 win: 3
($12 bet)
Looks like she finished absolutely last :faint: According to the chart she had a very rough start, oh well
Total Bet: $32.00
Total Return: $10.80
...back with today's selection after I drink this coffee.

[PhantomOnTour]

MONDAY, JULY 25 - DAY 4

Race 2 - #4 Howie's Tiz 10-1 ML
A good amount of speed up front should aide this cutbacker's late kick. He's gonna have to hurry to get there at only 6f - wish we were going more like 6.5f or 7f.
Jacobson rail runner has been off over 2yrs, let's hope he needs one. These type of runners usually make me pass the race altogether.
I think the speed gets run over today, going against all E types. The 2-6 may go at it pretty heavily up front.

$2 ex: 5-8 w 4
$5 win: 4
($9 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

MONDAY, JULY 25 - DAY 4

Race 2 - #4 Howie's Tiz 10-1 ML
A good amount of speed up front should aide this cutbacker's late kick. He's gonna have to hurry to get there at only 6f - wish we were going more like 6.5f or 7f.
Jacobson rail runner has been off over 2yrs, let's hope he needs one. These type of runners usually make me pass the race altogether.
I think the speed gets run over today, going against all E types. The 2-6 may go at it pretty heavily up front.

$2 ex: 5-8 w 4
$5 win: 4
($9 bet)
He's been scratched so scrap this play.

Going to change my play to Race 6 - #2 Bella Kateri 8-1 ML
Long layoff for obscure trainer, but she's run well off the shelf before. Heck, she runs well every time. Gets a good pace to chase, should be there in the late going.

$2 ex: 4-5 w 2
$5 win: 2
($9.00 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

He's been scratched so scrap this play.

Going to change my play to Race 6 - #2 Bella Kateri 8-1 ML
Long layoff for obscure trainer, but she's run well off the shelf before. Heck, she runs well every time. Gets a good pace to chase, should be there in the late going.

$2 ex: 4-5 w 2
$5 win: 2
($9.00 bet)
Loser..

Total Bet: $42.00
Total Returned: $10.80

[PhantomOnTour]

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 - DAY 5

Race 9 - #4 Justa Lady - primary speed in this turf sprint will try to take 'em all the way. Beaten by a good one in her last, and she needs to be game as all hell to hold on today.
Some strong late runners will be firing at her in the last furlong. Will try to beat the Pletcher cutbacker breaking from the rail, where traffic could be a problem.
Hoping she can clear the #9 and catch a breather at some point.
ML odds of 8-1 seem more than fair, although I expect it come down some by post time.

$2 ex: 3-11 w 4
$6 win: 4
($10 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 - DAY 5

Race 9 - #4 Justa Lady - primary speed in this turf sprint will try to take 'em all the way. Beaten by a good one in her last, and she needs to be game as all hell to hold on today.
Some strong late runners will be firing at her in the last furlong. Will try to beat the Pletcher cutbacker breaking from the rail, where traffic could be a problem.
Hoping she can clear the #9 and catch a breather at some point.
ML odds of 8-1 seem more than fair, although I expect it come down some by post time.

$2 ex: 3-11 w 4
$6 win: 4
($10 bet)
The #11 has scratched, so I'll amend this ticket to:
$2 ex: 3-6 w 4
$8 win: 4
($12 bet)

[BELMONT 6-6-09]

Ran a good race with the contested pace to hold third.

[PhantomOnTour]

Total Bet: $54.00
Total Returned: $10.80

...need a winner!

[PhantomOnTour]

THURSDAY, JULY 28 - DAY 6

Race 4 - #4 Flash Trading...ML odds 4-1

That price will come down as the field has scratched down to six runners. I won't take less than 5-2 odds.

$2 ex: 6-4
$10 win: 4
($12 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

THURSDAY, JULY 28 - DAY 6

Race 4 - #4 Flash Trading...ML odds 4-1

That price will come down as the field has scratched down to six runners. I won't take less than 5-2 odds.

$2 ex: 6-4
$10 win: 4
($12 bet)
Winner! :ThmbUp:
But not at my required odds limit, so it's a NO PLAY :ThmbDown:
I'll be back with a play or two for Friday

With the above NO PLAY my correct totals are:
WAGERED: $42.00
RETURNED: $10.80

[PhantomOnTour]

FRIDAY, JULY 29 - DAY 7

Race 4 - #6 Roustabout ML 9-2...the 3-4 are scratched so I doubt this price holds. Another Stall runner whom I expect will be bet down to somewhere around 3-1 or 5-2. Stretch from 6f to 7f should be ideal, and he's one of a few who actually gain ground and pass horses in the stretch. Gets his pace, gotta be there, Stall strong in all relevant categories.
I'll set my odds cutoff at 2-1, nothing lower will be accepted, but I think he's the winner regardless of price.
$2 ex: 5-6
$10 win: 6
($12 bet)

Play #2 (makeup for NO BET the other day)
Race 7 - #5 We Did ML 8-1...low profile connections get an honest pace to shoot at over a track that's mostly been killing speed. Good late runner is in all time form, hope it transfers to the Spa.
$1 ex: 2-4-9 w 5 (against ML chalk #8, I think he gets hooked and cooked)
$8 win: 5
($11 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

The bloody details so far...

TOTAL BET: $65.00
TOTAL RETURN: $10.80

[PhantomOnTour]

SATURDAY, JULY 30 - DAY 8

Race 4 - #5 It's All Relevant 12-1 ML

$2 ex: 2-5
$8 win: 5
($10 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

SUNDAY, JULY 31 - DAY 9

Race 9 - #3 Uncharted Course current odds 14-1

$2 ex: 4-8 w 3
$1 ex: 7-3
$7 win: 3
($12 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

MONDAY, AUG 1 - DAY 10

Race 6 - #4 Hollywood Critic

$4 ex: 2-4
$2 ex: 4 w 2-9
$6 win: 4
($14 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

TOTAL BET: $101.00
TOTAL RETURN: $10.80

[PhantomOnTour]

:)

WEDNESDAY, AUG 3 - DAY 11
Race 9

$1 tri: 2-11 w 2-5-11 w 6-7
$1 ex: 11 w 6-7
$2 ex: 2 w 6-7
($14 bet)

[salty]

Don't give up, and please don't go crazy off track with the exotics. 2-11 exacta Would have worked. Anyway I've been right there with you on a lot of these. :bang: I bet Mig has cursed most of them anyway. I swear he isn't even trying to pick a winner. Every time he mentions my horse I lose with a horse that doesn't even attempt to run. ;)

[PhantomOnTour]

FRIDAY, AUG 5 - DAY 13

Back in the ring for another swing. Missed yesterday so I may post 2 picks today.

Race 2 - #4 Shoot From The Hip

$2 ex: 6-7-9 w 4
$8 win: 4
($14 bet)

how bout a winner...please..? :faint:

Thanks for the kind words Salty :ThmbUp:

[PhantomOnTour]

PLay #2..

Race 5 - #4 Gateway Gold

$2 ex: 5-6-7 w 4
$7 win: 4

[PhantomOnTour]

SATURDAY, AUG 6 - DAY 14

Race 1 - #3 Ultron 12-1 ML
Mott second time starter stretching out on turf after a bad sprint debut...seen it many times. Hopefully Junior will get this one forwardly placed and have enough horse.

$1 ex: 1-2-5-7 w 3
$8 win: 3
($12 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

SUNDAY, AUG 7 - DAY 15

Race 10 - #11 My Sweet Stella ML 12-1

This price will likely go up by post time. Seriously expecting closer to 20-1.
Lukas runner making her 2nd start of the meet, where they almost always improve. Tough post but she should be forwardly place for a nice turf jock (who's having a tough meet). Spreading under many in ex with a win bet:

$1 ex: 2-3-6-7-9-10 w 11
$6 win: 11
($12 bet)

let's see if I can keep the streak alive :lol:

[sammy the sage]

the Mott in the 6th today...extremely live...instead of 4-1...probably be 4/5 and run like it...have to create value somehow...good luck in the last!

[jahura2]

the Mott in the 6th today...extremely live...instead of 4-1...probably be 4/5 and run like it...have to create value somehow...good luck in the last!

The Mott horse in the 6th....victim of one of the worst DQ decisions I have seen.

[PhantomOnTour]

MONDAY, AUG 8 - DAY 16
The beat goes on...

Race 8 - #3 Schivarelli

$3 ex: 2-8 w 3
$8 win: 3
($14 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

MONDAY, AUG 8 - DAY 16
The beat goes on...

Race 8 - #3 Schivarelli

$3 ex: 2-8 w 3
$8 win: 3
($14 bet)
What's that? An actual winner!? :faint:

TOTAL BET: $180.00
TOTAL RETURN: $45.60

[Alwaysonpoint36]

Good luck phantom. I appreciate the strategy of 1 play a day. Requires a lot of discipline this time of year, esp at Saratoga.

[PhantomOnTour]

WEDNESDAY, AUG 10 - DAY 17

Race 8 - #7 Scarly Charly ML 9-2

Hoping Jose gets out the gate and tries to wire this field. He's 0-5 this year and 0-4 at 7f but has the best sprint speed in this field and he can be there for a long way.

$2 ex: 2-6-8 w 7
$8 win: 7
($14 bet)

[dartman51]

WEDNESDAY, AUG 10 - DAY 17

Race 8 - #7 Scarly Charly ML 9-2

Hoping Jose gets out the gate and tries to wire this field. He's 0-5 this year and 0-4 at 7f but has the best sprint speed in this field and he can be there for a long way.

$2 ex: 2-6-8 w 7
$8 win: 7
($14 bet)

He has the Top Speed at the Dist. Jose winning at 21%, he's capable. If he doesn't get pushed too hard, on the front end, he should have enough in the tank to finish. If I get 4/1 or better, I'm with you on this one. GL :ThmbUp:

[VigorsTheGrey]

He has the Top Speed at the Dist. Jose winning at 21%, he's capable. If he doesn't get pushed too hard, on the front end, he should have enough in the tank to finish. If I get 4/1 or better, I'm with you on this one. GL :ThmbUp:

Good call guys 5 to 1! Thank you.

[PhantomOnTour]

WEDNESDAY, AUG 10 - DAY 17

Race 8 - #7 Scarly Charly ML 9-2

Hoping Jose gets out the gate and tries to wire this field. He's 0-5 this year and 0-4 at 7f but has the best sprint speed in this field and he can be there for a long way.

$2 ex: 2-6-8 w 7
$8 win: 7
($14 bet)
Well that's better...paid $13.20 to win

TOTAL BET: $194.00
TOTAL RETURNED: $98.40

[PhantomOnTour]

THURSDAY, AUG 11 - DAY 18

Race 8 - #1 Ordinaire ML 3-1

This is a wire job waiting to happen. Rails at 27ft, even runner stretching out from the rail with the top early pace, two leisurely works since last (including a 7f move)...let's go Junior, all the way.
Dangerous with the Chad Brown classy strong late runner signed on, he's the only one who can catch me. Junior should be clear by open lengths turning for home, hopefully.

$1 TRI: 5-1-ALL
$2 ex: 1-5
$8 win: 1
($16 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

FRIDAY, AUG 12 - DAY 19

Race 7 - #9 Billion Star 20-1 ML

$1 tri: 5-7 w 1-2-5-7 w 9
$2 ex: 5-7 w 9
$4 win: 9

what the heck...

[PhantomOnTour]

SATURDAY, AUG 13 - DAY 20

Race 4 - #1 Mcillroy currently 5-1 odds

$2 ex: 6-10 w 1
$8 win: 1
($12 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

SATURDAY, AUG 13 - DAY 20

Race 4 - #1 Mcillroy currently 5-1 odds

$2 ex: 6-10 w 1
$8 win: 1
($12 bet)
6-1 ex = $72.50
on the road to respectability (I hope)

TOTAL BET: $236.00
TOTAL RETURN: $170.09

[VigorsTheGrey]

6-1 ex = $72.50
on the road to respectability (I hope)

TOTAL BET: $236.00
TOTAL RETURN: $170.09

Phantom, do you have a play for today 8.14.2016?

[PhantomOnTour]

SUNDAY, AUG 14 - DAY 21

Race 5 - #9 Northern Screamer

Price isn't much but this card does not have a lot to offer. Currently 5-2 odds. I think he goes to the front or lays all over the #8 and wins it.

$2 ex: 9 w 3-4-5-8
$6 win: 9
($14 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

MONDAY, AUG 15 - DAY 22

Race 8 - #10 Jules N Rome 5-1 ML

$2 ex: 5-9 w 10
$8 win: 10
($12 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

MONDAY, AUG 15 - DAY 22

Race 8 - #10 Jules N Rome 5-1 ML

$2 ex: 5-9 w 10
$8 win: 10
($12 bet)
Paid $34.80

TOTAL BET: $262.00
TOTAL RETURN: $204.89

[Actor]

Paid $34.80

TOTAL BET: $262.00
TOTAL RETURN: $204.89$204.89 ??

What happened to breakage? :confused:

[PhantomOnTour]

$204.89 ??

What happened to breakage? :confused:
Probably nothing - it's my math that's most likely the issue.
Let's just round that $204.89 up toooooo, hell I dunno, $65,000.00 :D

[PhantomOnTour]

WEDNESDAY, AUG 17 - DAY 23

Race 6 - #7 Short Squeeze ML 12-1

Had a few to choose from today (almost went with China Grove in the 9th) but I've settled on this gal as my play. Stretching out after an even running sprint effort. Rails at 18ft on the inner turf today, she has good early speed, expect her to be on or near the front for a long time. Strong work since her last, hell Irad, go for it and try to wire this group. Gotta hold off a few strong late runners trained by Mott, Brown and Dickinson...wish me luck :lol:

$2 ex: 3-6-8 w 7
$6 win: 7
($12 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

THURSDAY, AUG 18 - DAY 24

Race 10 - #1 Catapult Jack 12-1 ML

$2 ex: 3-5-7 w 1
$6 win: 1
($12 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

THURSDAY, AUG 18 - DAY 24

Race 10 - #1 Catapult Jack 12-1 ML

$2 ex: 3-5-7 w 1
$6 win: 1
($12 bet)
***this horse is way overbet at only 4-1 odds right now

[PhantomOnTour]

THURSDAY, AUG 18 - DAY 24

Race 10 - #1 Catapult Jack 12-1 ML

$2 ex: 3-5-7 w 1
$6 win: 1
($12 bet)
Declared a non starter after Rosario didn't appear to be fully mounted when the gates opened...so it's a NO PLAY...whew.
I will post two tomorrow.

[PhantomOnTour]

FRIDAY, AUG 19 - DAY 25

Play 1 - Race 2 - #6 To The Victor currently 10-1

Speed speed speed will hopefully cave in a bit and let this guy get a piece.

$2 ex: 1-4-7 w 6
$6 win: 6
($12 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

FRIDAY, AUG 19 - DAY 25

Play 1 - Race 2 - #6 To The Victor currently 10-1

Speed speed speed will hopefully cave in a bit and let this guy get a piece.

$2 ex: 1-4-7 w 6
$6 win: 6
($12 bet)
That was a deceiving move he made there...wow, looked like he would roar up the rail and get some, but the real running hadn't even begun :D
The winner just needed room and the others out finished him badly.

[lamboguy]

i made a guess on the 8th race there today. i boxed the 3-5-9 and bet each to win. those 3 horses chased a good one around the track and functioned well.

[PhantomOnTour]

FRIDAY, AUG 19 - DAY 25

Play #2 - Race 7 - #3 Ginned Up currently 8-1 odds

$2 ex: 8-9-10 w 3
$8 win: 3
($14 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

SATURDAY, AUG 20 - DAY 26

lost a couple of tough ones yesterday

Race 2 - #9 Blame Will 10-1 ML

Lukas runner making his 2nd start of the meet, always a good angle. He already has a winner this meet with that angle. One of only a few experienced runners in this group of babies. He has shown some decent speed and should be close throughout, despite the cutback.

$2 ex: 3-4-5 w 9
$6 win: 9
($12 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

SATURDAY, AUG 20 - DAY 26

lost a couple of tough ones yesterday

Race 2 - #9 Blame Will 10-1 ML

Lukas runner making his 2nd start of the meet, always a good angle. He already has a winner this meet with that angle. One of only a few experienced runners in this group of babies. He has shown some decent speed and should be close throughout, despite the cutback.

$2 ex: 3-4-5 w 9
$6 win: 9
($12 bet)
Odds came down to 3-1, booooo! But a winner is a winner
$6 win = $24.90

[PhantomOnTour]

TOTAL BET: $312.00
TOTAL RETURN: $229.79

[PhantomOnTour]

SUNDAY, AUG 21 - DAY 27

Race 10 - #6 Wine Not

$2 ex: 1-2-9 w 6
$8 win: 6
($14 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

MONDAY, AUG 22 - DAY 28

Race 2 - #10 Uncle Gio currently 5-1 odds

$2 ex: 5-7 w 10
$8 win: 10
($12 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

WEDNESDAY, AUG 24 - DAY 29

Race 6 - #3 Millenial ML 15-1

Lukas runner making 2nd start of the meet, showed brief good speed before chucking it in debut, gets major positive jock switch, moves to turf & he's bred well for it, will be involved early & hopefully can hang around for some late.

$2 ex: 1-2-7 w 3
$8 win: 3
($14 bet)

[VigorsTheGrey]

WEDNESDAY, AUG 24 - DAY 29

Race 6 - #3 Millenial ML 15-1

Lukas runner making 2nd start of the meet, showed brief good speed before chucking it in debut, gets major positive jock switch, moves to turf & he's bred well for it, will be involved early & hopefully can hang around for some late.

$2 ex: 1-2-7 w 3
$8 win: 3
($14 bet)

Phantom,
What is your reasoning for using your key in the 2 hole only in the exacta?

[PhantomOnTour]

THURSDAY, AUG 25 - DAY 30

Race 7 - #8 Steamboat Bill ML 8-1

Dogwood always sends their runners ready at the Spa

$2 ex: 2-8
$1 ex: 8 w 2-3-5-11-12
$5 win: 8
($12 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

Phantom,
What is your reasoning for using your key in the 2 hole only in the exacta?
Something I learned from reading an old book by Dave Litfin, formerly of DRF.
He advocated the exacta instead of a place bet. I follow that formula a lot but will use my runner on top in smaller exactas sometimes.

Of course none of this matters when I'm posting consistently bad picks like i have this meet. :bang:

[PhantomOnTour]

FRIDAY, AUG 26 - DAY 31

Race 5 - #1 Extinct Charm currently 7-2 odds

Loves NY breds, esp on dirt, gets 7lbs from rival who just beat him

$12 win: 1

[VigorsTheGrey]

Something I learned from reading an old book by Dave Litfin, formerly of DRF.
He advocated the exacta instead of a place bet. I follow that formula a lot but will use my runner on top in smaller exactas sometimes.

Of course none of this matters when I'm posting consistently bad picks like i have this meet. :bang:

Thanks I understand now...makes sense...

[PhantomOnTour]

SATURDAY, AUG 27 - DAY 32

Race 7 - #3 Paulassilverlining currently 7-1

$2 tri: 9 w 3 w 4-7-8
$8 win: 3
($14 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

One more play today...

Race 8 - #10 Rated R Superstar 20-1 ML

hope they go too fast and he gets some, price is right

$2 ex: 1-9-13 w 10
$6 win: 10
($12 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 1 - DAY 35

Race 4 - #6 Roustabout...currently 8-1

Giving this one another shot. Even running sprinter stretching out, can sit off an expected contested pace, let's see what he's got, price is right.

$2 ex: 1-3-5 w 6
$8 win: 6
($14 bet)

[PhantomOnTour]

THURSDAY, SEPT 2 - DAY 36

Race 10 - #5 Archangel Rose...currently 6-1

$2 ex: 1-4-11 w 5
$8 win: 5
($14 bet)