Our girl was flying at the finish but ran out of real estate and had to settle for 2nd.
Race 7
I'm intrigued by FOREST WILD FLOWER who is shipping in from Thistle - comments from last say speed 5 wide, but she was a beaten fave. Threw up a bullet 35.4 last week. I wish I knew more about Thistledown and the shippers from there to Mountaineer. If she can stay with AWESOME FRANCES, I like her chances - but if FRANCES gets the lead, there will be no catching her.
The bet: $10 exacta 3/9,10 $2 tri 3/8,9,10
Race 7
I'm intrigued by FOREST WILD FLOWER who is shipping in from Thistle - comments from last say speed 5 wide, but she was a beaten fave. Threw up a bullet 35.4 last week. I wish I knew more about Thistledown and the shippers from there to Mountaineer. If she can stay with AWESOME FRANCES, I like her chances - but if FRANCES gets the lead, there will be no catching her.
The bet: $10 exacta 3/9,10 $2 tri 3/8,9,10
Race 8
Wide open race - I love this one. CRYPTOROUGE is dropping down and shortening up but looks to be overbet. LITTLE RED RASCAL is going up in class but can certainly handle these, however I never bet a horse when first out after being claimed from Cole Norman. ISLAND GETAWAY looks to be in great form, but I fear she'll get caught wide. So I'm left to back my fourth choice - WITNESS THE QUEEN.
The bet: $15 WPS #3
Wide open race - I love this one. CRYPTOROUGE is dropping down and shortening up but looks to be overbet. LITTLE RED RASCAL is going up in class but can certainly handle these, however I never bet a horse when first out after being claimed from Cole Norman. ISLAND GETAWAY looks to be in great form, but I fear she'll get caught wide. So I'm left to back my fourth choice - WITNESS THE QUEEN.
The bet: $15 WPS #3
Thanks shred, can't believe I got 16-1.
Race 9
STARSHIP SPLASHER is an example of a horse that was merely in the wrong hands in Tampa. Would be my pick here if there was any speed to speak of in front of him. However, GOLD DIAL is the one that should be presented with the perfect trip. The spoiler might be DANCING TY.
The bet: $10 exacta 7/5,8 $5 exacta 8/5,7
Race 9
STARSHIP SPLASHER is an example of a horse that was merely in the wrong hands in Tampa. Would be my pick here if there was any speed to speak of in front of him. However, GOLD DIAL is the one that should be presented with the perfect trip. The spoiler might be DANCING TY.
The bet: $10 exacta 7/5,8 $5 exacta 8/5,7
Race 10
RAISE YOU SIX has shown signs of renewed youth since joining the Baird barn. THORNDALE gets a much needed rider change and should improve - I'll throw the last effort out. CHIEF GRAY WOLF will be hard pressed to win from the outside, so this will add to our value.
The bet: $10 WP #4 $1 tri 4/1-10/all
RAISE YOU SIX has shown signs of renewed youth since joining the Baird barn. THORNDALE gets a much needed rider change and should improve - I'll throw the last effort out. CHIEF GRAY WOLF will be hard pressed to win from the outside, so this will add to our value.
The bet: $10 WP #4 $1 tri 4/1-10/all
