My Daily USA Racing Picks

[empowerisv]

Biggest Certainty
Race Aqueduct R3 (1.56pm)
Horse No5 Peak Maria’s Way (3.5)
Comment Won only career start, missed start slightly work wide 4 deep to challenge leaders into bend, pulled 3l clear top of stretch 4 wide, went away, dominant display, repeat wins this.
Best At Meeting
Race Oaklawn R7 (5.17pm)
Horse No8 Stormy Destin (3.5)
Comment Winner 2 from 2 in short career inc mdn win 2 back showed good gate speed dictated and kicked away to win by 5l, sat off leaders 2nd starts and did the same to them stakes company, drops in class, will improve naturally again, too versatile, has them covered.
Late Mail
Race Beulah R5 (2.59pm)
Horse No4 Appygolucky (2.5)
Comment Track specialist who has won 15 of 42 here and 8 from 34 over the distance, winner last 3 on end achieving career high peak l/start, will stalk a fast pace smoking its pipe, late race pars are superior to these and should close with superiority and win.
Late Mail
Race Laurel R5 (3.07pm)
Horse No5 Look Jonathan (2.5)
Comment Winner last two on end (both starts this track 1 mile), drops back to 5.5f sprint from 1m, will stalk leaders and has a superior turn of foot, trainer/jock v high %’s this meet, the one.
Fitness Factor
Race Aqueduct R2 (1.28pm)
Horse No7 The Midnight Skier (2)
Comment In a rich vain of form at present on the back of making it two on end l/start with a 10 length romp over this track and distance, reached new career peak, capable of holding that form for a threepeat.
Over The Odds
Race Gulfstream R6 (3.20pm)
Horse No6 Elusive Lover (2)
Comment Resuming from a spell, only start finished 2nd after working hard early from a wide gate to be co-leader into the bend 3 wide, got clear top of stretch, one with softer run got it, high merit, w/bred by Elusive Quality, bullet work in prep, well placed, good value.
Best On Breeding
Race Oaklawn R1 (2.30pm)
Horse No3 Ready To Be First (1.5)
Comment 1st starter by up and coming sire More Than Ready out of a Dixieland Band mare, sire has 16% rate with 1st timers, trainer excellent %’s across 5 spheres of influence, very solid last 3 works, ready now.
Best On Breeding
Race Aqueduct R4 (2.25pm)
Horse No1 Khalila (1.5)
Comment Very well bred 1st starter by Elusive Quality out of a stakes producing AP Indy mare, sire has 18% with 1st timers, good trainer %’s 5 spheres of influence, $550K yearling purchase, prepared to speck.
On The Up
Race Santa Anita R2 (4.32pm)
Horse No4 Weekend Tiger (1.5)
Comment 2nd up stepping from 6f to 6.5f after last start flashing late speed to finish 2nd btn 0.7l, likely to improve rapidly here 2nd up and the way it closed off last start suggests the step to 6.5f totally suits, well placed here.
Best Value
Race Golden Gate R2 (4.19pm)
Horse No2 Holdontoyourhat (2.5)
Comment Lightly raced improver by Phonetics (Phone Trick) who last start flashed good early speed to dictate before kicking away to win by an extended 6l margin, high merit performance, likely to improve again here hitting a new peak and make it 2 on end, very good value PP.
Best At Meeting
Race Beulah R6 (3.25pm)
Horse No3 Madame Janette (3.5)
Comment Drops slightly in class on l/start 1.2l 2nd this track and distance, 2 back was an impressive winner over track and distance by 7l, that franked form of win 4 back same conditions, simply looks above these on exposed form.
Late Mail
Race Aqueduct R1 (1.00pm)
Horse No7 Bella Bourie (2.5)
Comment 1st up since Jun 05 and has worked well recently in prep for this, drops in class on last start mile win, good trainer %’s across 6 spheres of influence, consistently rating above these and should close too well with superior late race pars and salute, very well placed.
Class Edge
Race Gulfstream R1 (12.50pm)
Horse No6 Toosmartsweetheart (2)
Comment Well placed on back of 2 recent placings last 2 starts, outside gate no query as will relax midfield, closes off its races with better pars than these, holds its form the best, minor query pace scenario but this has the class edge.
Trial File
Race Golden Gate R1 (3.50pm)
Horse No6 Global Releaf (1.5)
Comment Resuming from a 9 month break, consistent solid works since mid February, gets blinkers 1st time, likely big improver as works suggests, with natural improvement expected looks to have foes covered, good value.
Over The Odds
Race Laurel R8 (4.37pm)
Horse No2 Vow Of Silence (1)
Comment 1st starter by Broken Vow out of a Boston Harbour mare, 2 bullet works on end in preparation for this, excellent trainer %’s across 5 spheres of influence, inside posts striking at 18%, looks ready and should give this a big shake at decent odds.
Best On Breeding
Race Keeneland R5 (3.15pm)
Horse No4 Close Secret (2)
Comment Superbly bred by Storm Cat out of a stakes producing Relaunch mare, $1.5M purchase Fasig Tipton Feb 05, trainer very high %’s across 5 spheres of influence, gets the ticks in an average type of race.
On The Up
Race Golden Gate R5 (5.53pm)
Horse No7 Yankee Beauty (2)
Comment 2nd up here on back of last start win at only 2nd career start, flashed good early speed, solo leader, held sway on 2nd by 2l to the wire, 2nd since won franking form, will naturally improve 2nd up and should win.
On The Up
Race Santa Anita R3 (5.04pm)
Horse No4 Sea My Halo (2)
Comment High merit win 2 back when sat 3 deep the entire trip in 3 horse speed battle before drawing off in the stretch to win, stepped up in class last start and failed, forget the run, also bolted in at 1st career start 5 back by 11l, well placed here, looks to have these covered.


***Each runner is given a confidence rating in brackets after the name of each selection. This rating is from 1 (lowest) to 4 (highest) and rises in increments of 0.5. This acts as a good staking level by outlaying in units according to confidence.

[rhgraham]

Welcome to the forum, will watch your selections today.
Good luck if you are playing these.

[Wabash Wonders]

good luck and welcome to the Forum...

[bluesky8921]

thanks for the info and welcome

[empowerisv]

Biggest Certainty
Race Laurel R8 (4.37pm)
Horse No1 Dixie Tea Party (4)
Comment 2nd up having 4th career start, last start showed good gate speed to sit 2nd 1l from leader before drawing off increasing tempo mid turn to score by an increasing 8l margin, this is merely a stepping stone.
Best At Meeting
Race Aqueduct R8 (4.21pm)
Horse No6 Tiger (3.5)
Comment Lightly raced improver by Storm Boot who has won 2 from 6 in short career so far, should cross from outside alley with little pressure and dictate the pace, closes off better than these under the right conditions and should hold sway to the wire.
Best At Meeting
Race Golden Gate R8 (7.26pm)
Horse No6 F J’s Pix (3.5)
Comment 3rd up from a spell here at peak fitness dropping from last start 5.5l 2nd over 5.5f to 5f here today, has superior speed to these and should cross to lead, this is the weakest it has faced, should salute now.
Best At Meeting
Race Oaklawn R11 (7.15pm)
Horse No6 Mazel Dancer (3)
Comment Last start dropped from routes back to a 6f sprint and went wire to wire in very good time 6*5.3l, 4th won next start franking the form, excellent trainer %’s across 7 spheres, likely for another wire to wire romp.
Best At Meeting
Race Aqueduct R6 (3.23pm)
Horse No5 Mheara Maskey (3)
Comment Having 5th career start on back of last start 2nd when set the pace, kept on in stretch for 2nd btn 6l, a further 6l back to 3rd, high merit performance, can improve again here but should win by holding current level.
Late Mail
Race Golden Gate R7 (6.55pm)
Horse No1 Fun’ngames Toknite (2.5)
Comment Drops sharply in class here on recent close up efforts, perfectly drawn from the inside gate to dictate that pace, should relax and close off with superior late race pars and hold sway, well placed.
Best On Breeding
Race Gulfstream R4 (2.20pm)
Horse No1 Five Times A Day (2)
Comment 1st starter by Five Star Day (Carson City), sire has 26% strike rate with 1st timers, has produced 3 excellent works since early march in prep for this, meets a weak field, looks well placed.
Best Value
Race Santa Anita R6 (6.39pm)
Horse No4 Sendero (2)
Comment Lightly raced improver by Charismatic who 2 back flashed very good early speed to lead by 3l early, got 8l clear top of stretch, held 7l margin to the wire, that was 6.5f, drops to 6f here, repeat will see it get good trip on pace with minor pressure and prove very hard to run down.
Best At Meeting
Race Oaklawn R8 (5.51pm)
Horse No5 Elusive Josh (3.5)
Comment Made rapid improvement last start having 2nd career start, very well bred by Elusive Quality, last start sat on pace, kicked in stretch and fought gamely to the wire for a clear 2nd, will atleast hold that level if not improve again here, should salute either way.
Best At Meeting
Race Oaklawn R10 (6.47pm)
Horse No6 Bordonaro (3)
Comment Winner 7 of 9 so far including last 3 on end, 2 back saluted at Group 3 level recording career high rating then peaked that again with a new high last start, should cross these with superior seen speed and dictate wire to wire.
Class Edge
Race Oaklawn R2 (2.59pm)
Horse No7 I Will Survive (1.5)
Comment 3rd up at peak fitness now likely to improve on 2 runs so far this prep, definitely capable of recapturing form from last preparation which sees it rate well above these, well bred by Storm Boot out of a Red Ransom mare.
Trial File
Race Santa Anita R1 (4.00pm)
Horse No4 Radar Boy (1.5)
Comment 1st starter by King Of The Hunt (Seattle Slew) out of a Woodman mare, has been producing consistent bullet works in prep for this, high percentage trainer, prepared to speck here.
Best On Breeding
Race Keeneland R3 (2.15pm)
Horse No1 Expertise (2)
Comment 1st starter by Hennessy out of a Corporate Affair mare, dam has produced 3 winners from 3 starters and 1 stakes winner, produced a sharp 3f on Apr 6 on prep, from a leading yard and a major hope here.

[junkie man]

so, how did these horsies do the last couple days?

[cheezer]

Wednesday: 18 selections
2 WIN
2 PLACE
5 SHOW
8 OUT (4 4th place finishes)
1 SCR

Thursday: 13 selections
5 WIN
1 PLACE
1 SHOW
3 OUT
3 SCR

Keep posting empowerisv. The plays are appreciated. Thanks.

[rmaciasl]

nice thursday man

[empowerisv]

SELECTIONS FOR SATURDAY

Biggest Certainty
Race Woodbine R5 (3.09pm)
Horse No11 Buckskin Lady (3.5)
Comment Having 2nd career start here on the back of being heavily supported on debut, faces wide alley but has the speed to cross without any real pressure, sat outside leader last start, got 2l clear top of stretch, then faltered due to fitness, will hold sway now, fitter.
Best At Meeting
Race Woodbine R4 (2.38pm)
Horse No3 Terrific Challenge (3)
Comment Well bred by Royal Academy, shipped here for 1st start this area on 1 Apr finished 2nd after getting clear top of the stretch over 5f, big margins 3rd and 4th indicating good depth, steps to 5.5f here, superior late race pars to its foes, looks the one.
Best At Meeting
Race Laurel R6 (3.37pm)
Horse No7 Fine Shine (3.5)
Comment 2nd starter by Forest Wildcat resuming from a spell, 1st career start faced much stronger over 7f, showed the required speed that day to suggest will cross these for solo lead, closes off better than its foes, the one.
Late Mail
Race Lone Star R3 (3.31pm)
Horse No3 Moon Kid (2)
Comment Lightly raced improver by Lemon Drop Kid, l/start sat 5 and 6 deep in massive speed battle with 4 others inside it, out bobbed on line with 5l back to 3rd, huge merit, easier trip should see it win here.
Late Mail
Race Lone Star R6 (4.55pm)
Horse No5 Moody Goose (2.5)
Comment Resuming from a spell having 4th career start, 1st career start over 6f sat outside co leader and kicked away mid turn to be 7l clear upon straightening before winning by 11l, repeat sees it rate clearly superior.
Fitness Factor
Race Hawthorne R2 (2.38pm)
Horse No4 Officer Bob (2)
Comment 2nd up from a spell and fitter now on the back of finishing 2nd last start, gate speed should see it lead with little pressure, likely to kick and hold sway down to the wire, fitness the critical factor.
Fitness Factor
Race Sunland R7 (5.25pm)
Horse No2 Shemoveslikeaghost (2)
Comment 2nd up fitter now on the back of finishing 4th l/start 4.5f 100k Stakes, career high rating that start suggesting has come back at top of game, well drawn for wire to wire route here, minor query is Red Lifesaver.
On The Up
Race Finger Lakes R7 (3.52pm)
Horse No5 Don’tstealmystuff (2)
Comment Resuming from a spell having 3rd career start, go on 1st career start when flashed very good early speed over 4.5f, led by 2l quickly, tired late for 4.7l 4th, likely to have made natural improvement, big hope.
Over The Odds
Race Santa Anita R3 (4.32pm)
Horse No4 Agassi (2)
Comment Well placed here 2nd up fitter having 3rd career start on the back of high merit win last start when came with a late rush to arrive on the wire over 6f, step to 6.5f totally suits, likely to reach a new peak.
Over The Odds
Race Woodbine R9 (5.04pm)
Horse No6 Grain Of Truth (2)
Comment Forget 1st up effort last start, go on only other start before spelling over 5f when lead then kicked away to win by 5.5l ever widening the margin, high merit win, repeat will see it handle this 6f trip and hold sway.
Best Value
Race Philadelphia R10 (4.16pm)
Horse No11 Is A Bella Star (2)
Comment Well bred lightly raced improver by Tale Of The Cat, resuming here on back of only start victory 4.5f this track sat 5th to stretch and unleashed powerful close to win by 1.3l going away, showed a much superior turn of foot to any of these, has been working well, repeat sees it win.
Best At Meeting
Race Keeneland R4 (2.45pm)
Horse No5 Prize Cat (3.5)
Comment Superbly bred by Storm Cat out of a Colony Light mare, only start went forward on pace, kicked away with one other, superior late in stretch to score by 2.5l with a further 8l back to 3rd, will improve again here but wins on current level, simply a stepping stone to Group class!
Best At Meeting
Race Tampa Bay R8 (3.39pm)
Horse No9 She Too (3.5)
Comment Lightly raced improver by Stormy Atlantic out of a Two Punch mare, 2 back excellent gate speed to draw off and win by 8l, l/start faced stronger btn 2.5l 3rd, likely to improve again but wins on its current level.
Best At Meeting
Race Sunland R11 (7.05pm)
Horse No1 Fantasmo (3.5)
Comment Lightly raced improver having 2nd career start on back of only start win when sat 2nd behind tearaway leader in the box seat, got out top of stretch, won unextended by 2l, just looks a class above them on that performance.
Late Mail
Race Woodbine R6 (3.40pm)
Horse No6 Are You Serious (2.5)
Comment Resuming from a spell having 10th career start, winner 5 of 9 inc last 3 on end and 4 of last 5, versatile type with the ability to lead or take a sit, capable of superior late race pars to its foes, very well placed here.
Late Mail
Race Santa Anita R2 (4.01pm)
Horse No5 First Glory (2.5)
Comment Resuming from a spell having 3rd career start, go on 1st career start when flashed very good late speed over 6f to finish 3rd btn 1.3l coming from 6l off them on the bend, extra ½ totally suits, the query is No Mystery To Us.
Class Edge
Race Woodbine R8 (4.36pm)
Horse No6 Cross Checker (2.5)
Comment Off the scene since Nov 04 when showed very good overall speed against much stronger for 0.7l 3rd over 6f, drops to the “sell & win” level here which is a query after being off the scene for so long, gets blinkers 1st time, if anywhere near right will bolt in.
Trial File
Race Hastings R3 (5.21pm)
Horse No2 T.J. Hennessy (2)
Comment Very well bred by Hennessy out of a Storm Cat mare, showed ability at 1st career start 2 back 2l win this track over 3.5f unleashing great closing pars, worked the house down on 8 Apr clocking 45.8s 4f, ready to win 1st up.
Trial File
Race Woodbine R3 (2.08pm)
Horse No2 Silver Twine (1.5)
Comment 1st starter by Stormy Atlantic (Storm Cat) out of a Twining mare who produced a bullet 24s 2f at 1st work 19 Mar, has produced another 3 very sharp works since, gets a high %’age jockey, prepared to speck here.
Best On Breeding
Race Beulah R12 (4.45pm)
Horse No2 Out Of View (2)
Comment Bolted in by 10l over 5.5f on a muddy track 2nd up last start, well bred by Montbrook out of a Silver Ghost mare, well above these in the breeding stakes, repeat of last race speed figures will see it go wire to wire.