SAT - Action - CD, AQU, LRL, & FG
 

Churchill Downs

R8 - Grand Canyon

#10 Cherokee Triangle - He's better than his BC Juvy Turf effort.
#9 Old Man Buck - Back to his favorable surface.
#5 Caberneigh - Never off the board on the lawn.

R9 - G2 Golden Rod

#3 Turn Away - Toyed with maidens in debut and she has the look of something special.
#1 Pure Clan - Undefeated G3 Pocahontas winner will be running late.
#5 Sunday Holiday - Ships in from NY after a couple 3rds versus graded company.

R10 - Alw50KN1X

#4 Jedi Code - Improved a ton on the convential dirt.
#6 Macho Again - Drew off nicely in graduation.
#11 Isabull - Looks to make amends for last.
#12 Monba - Pletcher runner gets tough post.

R11 - G1 Kentucky Jockey Club

#8 Blackberry Road - I've been waiting for his return after horrendous trip at Turfway. Half brother to Vindication is training well at CD.
#6 Cool Coal Man - The son of Mineshaft has improved with every start and unbeaten going two turns.
#3 Halo Najib - Will take some money after two solid performances.
#4 Wicked Style - Looks to bounce back after dull effort in the BC slop. SCR
#1 Anak Nakal - Zito ships in with runner that will enjoy going two turns.

R12 - MSW

#8 Revenge Is Sweet - Half to Suave adds the hood and gets a much better post. (BEST BET)
#2 Aquarian - Stamina will not be a problem, but needs better racing luck.
#6 Tizzy - McPeek runner will try and lead them all the way around.
#4 Spot Gold - Changes galore for 2nd start.

PK4 - 3 / 4 6 11 12 / 1 3 6 8 / 2 8 = $32

Aqueduct

R6 - G2 Demoiselle

#3 Mushka - Another Empire Maker baby with some serious talent. (Don the Mush's Best Bet).
#1 Melissa Jo - Exits a key race and looks ready for the stretchout.
#5 Sunday Elegance - Woke up in a big way at MTH.

R7 - G2 Remsen

#1 Court Vision - Visually impressive in G3 Iroquois score.
#6 Atoned - Looks to be a consistent type and better going a route.
#3 Big Truck - Tagg has real high hopes for Empire bred.

R8 - G1 Cigar Mile

#3 Midnight Lute - Big boy looks to continue his roll.
#5 Daaher - Capable of the upset on best effort.

Laurel

R9 - Laurel Futurity 125K

#12 Adriano - Respectable 4th in G1 at KEE and now returns to the lawn.
#13 Cowboy Cal - Explosive turn of foot in maiden triumph.
#2 Titan of Industry - Gelding is coming off gutsy win on Halloween.

R10 - G1 DeFrancis Memorial Dash

#1a - Benny the Bull - Looks to pick up the pieces late.
#2 - Talent Search - Nice showing in BC Sprint, but will have some company up front.
#3 Hi Time Scott - Local hero looks to hold home court.

Fair Grounds

R9 - Pago Hop 60K

#10 Aidan's Bella - Only runner with a win on this course.
#11 Winsome Ways - Trying to make it 3 in a row and training well.
#12 Autobahn Girl - Pierce always has plenty of success on the FG lawn.
#5 Melissa's Dream - Took care of business at HAW, now with new barn.

Good Racing Luck

I'm smellin some chicken dinners here Gus!

Do you have an opinion on Double Down Vinman in the PA Nursery ?? Do you think he takes the class hike well or falls victim to McPeek's runner?

As always, thanks!

Mike, I give the edge to Tejanos Eliminator from the McPeek barn because of the projected pace scenario. TE has closed into some soft fractions in his two victories and today he looks to get a hotter pace to run at. Good luck today.

Gus, Great job at Churchill today. Nice pick 3 on the last 3 races, with your 2 horses hitting the wire together in the nightcap. Thought it was funny that Borel pumped his fist at the wire thinking he had won. I guess he didn't see Aquarian on the outside.:cool:

Thanks Herk, I really thought Bo - Rail would get there with Blackberry Road and Revenge is Sweet. I'm sure he's shaking his head in disbelief with both races. I've been shaking my head as well. This is the greatest game in the world, but it can sure be cruel sometimes.

Borel and Leparoux were tied for the riding title going into the last race. Borel was nailed by (Aquarian) Leparoux in the last at the wire for the riding title at the meet.