SAT - Magna 5 , GP (FOY), Sham, & TP
 

Magna 5


Leg A - LRL R9 - Clm 10k (10-9)

#5 Home Skillet - Makes 4th start of '09 and looks to benefit from the drop & 7/8ths.
#3 D'lightful Appeal - Graduated at this level and seems to enjoy the rail.
#2 Temple Run - Similar angles to #5 HS - Drops and cuts back. SCRStablemate WON
#8 The Juice Is Loose - Has shown speed routing, but must rate to be affective here.

Leg B - SA R4 - Clm 40k (40-35)

#4 Valiant Effort - Ellis runner figures to sit right off the pace and pounce.
#5 Return of the King - Coming off a win at this level, obvious contender. Featured in "Jockeys" Animal Planet horse racing show on Friday night.
#3 Steady Demand - Most recent outing was a win by a nose going 6 1/2 in a race that was taken off the turf. Will probably need to stalk behind frontrunners once again.

Leg C - GP R9 - G2 Fountain of Youth

#11 Quality Road - Talented runner get 8lbs from top contenders, adds lasix, and is outside of the other speed. Must rate and the price is right. WON
#9 Capt. Candyman Can - Seems to always fire and should have a similar trip to his G2 Hutcheson victory.
#7 Beethoven - Turns back from 9 furlongs in the G3 Holy Bull where he was jeopardized by the outside post. Off the pace threat.
#2 Theregoesjojo - Showed he can pick up the pieces in latest and should be passing tiring rivals.

Leg D - GG R4 - Alw 30k N1X

#6 Mim's Man - Claimed by Hollendorfer after his 6th straight victory in a row. Interesting story as he broke his maiden for $8k and now finds himself as the favorite in an Allowance race. Has an advantageous post position with his main rival drawing the rail.
#1 Game of Luck - Holds a nice streak of his own, 6 out of 7 and 5 out of 6 at Golden Gate Fields.

Leg E - SA R5 - Clm 40k (40-35) Turf

#7 Welken - Makes 1st career turf start after finishing 2nd at 19-1 odds a couple of week ago. She must be doing well for Robbins to swing her back into action this quick.

Magna5 - 2 3 5 8 / 3 4 5 / 7 9 11 / 1 6 / 7 = $72



Gulfstream Park

R1 - MSW 40k

#9 All the Bases - Just got beat a neck as the favorite to an impressive winner from the Pletcher barn (BZ Warrior). Schools out and chalk players should start the day here. 3rd

R3 - OC 100k/c Turf

#9 Ghost Hour - Can definitely run fresh, 3 out of 4 career wins have come off the bench. WON

R6 - Alw 44k N$Y

#9 Baletti - (BEST BET) Owns a serious late kick and the race sets up for a closer. 3rd
#4 Celestial Comet - Consistent sort should hit the board. SCR
#7 Artic Cry - Kenneally steps him up after his win two weeks ago. WON

R7 - OC 62k/N$Y

#3 Pictural - Looks to make 1st start on dry dirt since being switched to the Dutrow barn. Nice 2nd on turf in last. WON
#5 Dream Maestro - Out ran his odds (47-1) in the Sunshine Millions Classic while finishing 4th. SCR
#1 Zito Entry -#1 Brave Victory SCR - Faces elders, but is coming off a win and #1a Da' Tara - Hasn't won since his Belmont shocker, but is a major player in this event. 2nd
#6 Motovoto 3rd

R8 - G2 Canadian Turf

#9 Twilight Meteor - Makes 2nd start off a long layoff and should be forwardly placed in a race that appears to lack pace. WON
#11 Buddy's Humor - Should be tighter for this and is another one that could assume the lead and not look back. 2nd
#10 Bujagali - Never had much of a chance in latest due to traffic trouble and will be overlooked at the windows.
#8 Just as Well - Easier spot, but might be against it with the lack of speed.

R9 - G2 Fountain of Youth

#11 Quality Road - Talented runner get 8lbs from top contenders, adds lasix, and is outside of the other speed. Must rate and the price is right. WON
#9 Capt. Candyman Can - Seems to always fire and should have a similar trip to his G2 Hutcheson victory. 4th
#7 Beethoven - Turns back from 9 furlongs in the G3 Holy Bull where he was jeopardized by outside post. Off the pace threat. 3rd
#2 Theregoesjojo - Showed he can pick up the pieces in latest and should be passing tiring rivals. 2nd



R10 - MSW 40k

#7 Cardiologist
#2 Misty Oak
#8 Affirmatif WON
#1 Oree

PK4 - 1 3 6 / 8 9 10 11 / 7 9 11 / 1 2 7 8 = $72 for a $.50 play PAID $648.40 for $.50

Turfway Park

R11 - John Battaglia Memorial 100k

#4 Proceed Bee WON
#8 Parade Clown 2nd
#7 Fitzaslew SCR
#2 Stratos
#6 Shanes Gold 4th

Santa Anita

R9 - G3 Sham

#1 Hi Flyin Indy - Should relish the 9 panels and glad to see Take the Points make the trip.
#12 Take the Points - Pletcher doesn't ship to earn frequent flyer miles. 2nd
#5 The Pamplemousse - Tougher task than G3 San Rafael. WON
#7 Mr. Hot Stuff -Full brother to Colonel John finally broke through in maiden score. 3rd


Good Racing Luck

welkin
 

Gus, i went back and look at the single in the last leg, i thought the ticket was a little different than you normally play, it's agressive, and if you hit you might have one of only a couple of tickets very nice ticket for $72.

U.S Treasury should have been a gift to anyone who took him in the second, the "off Jermaine Bridgmohan" has to be an angle for all serious handicappers.

Nice call Gus!

Thanks CSC, now lets hope the rest of the day turns out profitable as well.

Great Call Gus!

GS late p4
 

knock-it down with the 1 Gus rooting for you!!!!

Nice hit at GS and congrats on being spot on all day.

Thanks, Mclem, Sdjcom, & 3 Kings.

It's been awhile since I had a day like this. I hope some jumped aboard on DT and ATR.

good daybogey

outstanding 'capping job! You were DIALED IN at GP. Hope you made a bundle!

Tremendous work today Gus... Congrats on all the strong looks, especially in the stakes.. (And wish I had used the Pletcher in the nightcap!)

Thanks Gales

Thanks Frank, I need to take a suitcase to Bookie Magee's on Sunday, J/K, but I will need my SSN card and some deep pockets.

Thanks Steve, it was just one of those days. Nice run yourself in the Magna 5and GP PK4

Affirmatif, I didn't think he would win by a pole, but I really liked the works coming in and I usually play Unbridled Song's 1sters.

Great job at GS!!!! I always appreciate help w picks but I especially appreciate your thoughts behind the picks.

Congrats!

Gus...Great job on tabbing Quality Road in the FOY. I like his chances as well but not enough to put him on top. Looked like a monster pulling away at the beginning of the stretch. Nice day all around!!!

Question, if the race was at 9 panels, same result?

Great work Bogey :tro:

Thanks Max & Mike,

Mike, It's almost impossible to figure out because plenty of these would've not entered at 9 furlongs. The pace would've been completely different and QR would've had his work cut out for him on the 1st turn especially with Taqarub directly to his inside.

I can't wait for the Florida Derby with all the potential prospects and the occasional shippers.

Thanks Herk