toga thursday

Since I ran my mouth yesterday, I'll take a stab today.
Using ONLY pps and no tout advice.

race 2
#7 DRAM could be the best in here, despite his low speed #s. Still doubtful he can shake clear of #3 early, which could set it up for #1 UNBRIDLED DANGER(who has a surprisingly big power #). Quite a few 1st timers here who could be any kind.

race 3
#6 LUXURY CLASS comes in from the south. She was obviously no surprise in her debut, and moves into a winning barn. Might handle the huge class jump today. #1 FIVE STAR DAYDREAM was a speedy early winner for a stable that usually wins later and longer. This pedigree is pure sprinter. This girl should be well intended today. Of course, #2 KAUAI CALLS could be any kind. This is a very expensive group of 2yos. Maybe an exacta box and tri key under the #1

race 4
The Mott entry should win here. No surprise. #12 MAMA BEAR is worth watching, though she probably won't draw in and may well be better suited for dirt. Watch this one if she gets in and the race goes off turf. #8 TIME IS TIGHT has been working very well and has a blazing turf work. I will probably bet the entry if both go, but prefer the #1. I will box with the other above mentioned.

race 6
They will have to catch #4 MIRACLE MOMENT, who could steal this at a price. Gotta love Chester House in the pedigree. #5 MERIBEL looks like the obvious chalk winner, though it is tough to come from that far back to get up that often. #7 AMANSARA looks to be up to this condition jump. I will box these three.

Del Mar 3rd
#4 RECORD was buried at the start last time, finishing very well in his sprint return. I expect him to go off much higher than the morning line. #2 BRO LO & #3 SMOKEY STOVER should duel early to set it up. #7 SUNSHINE ALPINE is my choice to fill the gimmick bottom. #4 over #2-#3-#7 in the exacta and tri.

7th
#4 NEUILLY is 2 for 2 on the main surface, and might finish best of these who fire out early.#1 GN.GROUP MEETING has a weird name, bust should also be running at the finish.

Good luck, horseplayers!

[Downthestretch55]

Interesting picks. Thanks for putting yours out. Here are mine, without explanation.
R1- Polka Dot
R2- Colonial Note
R3- This Just In
R4- Fernald
R5- Traumatic
R6- Amansara
R7- Phoneulater
R8- Hirapour (might be too much weight)...I hate jumpers
R9- Daybeforeher B'day

good luck!

[Gander]

Good luck everybody and thanks Jack of Hearts. I wish I had time to throw my opinions around but its real tough for me at work. Sorry if I gave you sort of a hard time yesterday. I hope you do well today

PS- WHile I seldom bet during the week and tend to stick to my own stubborn opinions when I do bet, I cant tell you how much I enjoy reading everybody's opinions on races before they are actually run. Its so much more enjoyable than reading about polytrack and breeding prices, and other things that matter so little to guys like me who just want to cash tickets and have fun doing it.

Thanks all

[Downthestretch55]

I hope you didn't bet on mine today. Geesh!
Can I pick losers or what?
Sorry if you did. Bloodbath!

2 winners at Del Mar you get the "go and get your ****ing shinebox" award at Toga, with a delicious bagel served with cream cheese.
Too bad, hope you read mine and got some of that 59 dollar horse and the 593 dollar tri.

I don't know, Oracle,.
The 2nd at toga was the only race I was far off.
Only runner I mentioned that made the 3rd race won, beating an odds-on runner.
Lone Mott runner was a game 2nd in the 4th.
Tagg's speedball spit it out in the 6th, but my other two choices hit the wire together.

Nailed both Del Mar Races to the T, putting a cheap tri up to boot.
Neither west coast runner was the favorite.

As for your winners, I missed that post.
I read enough from you yesterday.

And I don't know any Cunningham.