Last Sunday, we were well on our way with three winners in a row until Little Kiera decided to derail our Pick 4 ticket. The 5YO mare won at 28-1 and paid a nice huge $59.20 and the Pick 4 paid off at $1267! So tonight we have the $20,000 Guaranteed Pick 4 at Balmoral, and the ticket looks pretty tight so with our $24 investment we have a good chance to snag this one. It will be a beautiful night in Crete so if you are in the area head out there. The Pick 4 starts with Race 10.
Race 10 #1A Major Tipper ML 8/1 #6 NJ’S Fast Fletch ML 9/2 #9 Rocket Dog ML 10/1
This was a fun race to handicap. Major Tipper should be the one to beat. He has posted a nice pair of 79’s and Seekman has driven him into contention in the last two. This should be the race where he nails the finish line. I’ve been a big fan of Rocket Dog and he could surprise here too. The things that l like about the #9 is the consistent speed fig’s, Costing takes over the buggy and with Phillips they have won .339 of the time. He has been knocking on the door and this race fits him well.
Race 11 #3 Special Promise ML 8/1 #7 Reilly’s Daughter ML 3/1 #10 Temperment ML 8/1
I’m going with #3 Special Promise here. A recent winner and moving up in class with DeLong driving. Granted her speed doesn’t hold too many in this one, but she is razor sharp and sits right in this one. From a pure speed play, Reilly’s Daughter should smoke them all if she breaks free.
Race 12 #2 Major Monet ML 7/2 #9 REI Rogers 10/1
I actually had Major Monet singled here but couldn’t find a third to play in Race 13 so added the #9. Major Monet post highly consistent speed figures and solid times. Has been close two of the last three and has the front end speed to go out and hold off this group. I like the #9 based on moving up in class, and as most know I favor those types.
Race 13 #3 Cole Blue ML 6/1 # 10 Maid Money ML 3/1
I found it hard to get excited about any of these in this race. We have been successful with Cole Blue in the past but would go with Maid Money. She has one win and two seconds (by a nose in both) at this level. If Roberts gets this filly out on the front end, has an excellent chance of taking the win.
