Last night we scored a small Pick 4 payoff of $127.80 on our $24 ticket. I’ll take it, in fact, will take those two days a week! Tonight is the Guaranteed $25,000 Pick 4 so let’s get started and see if we can snag two in a row.
Race 7 #2 Lotsa Cotton ML 6/1 #9 Zellers Island ML 5/1 #10 Perfect Timing ML 3/1
I like Lotsa Cotton so much I gave thought of singling him here. His last two races have been solid with nice speed figures of 70 – 71 and flashes the best final times of anyone in this race. The outsider in this race is Big Black Mac who came in second last out showing a 71 speed number.
Race 8 #3 Tinkers Damn ML 4/1
She is rounding into top form and Kincley always does well with her. I don’t really see anyone else here that can challenge this 8YO mare and expect another big race from her. She is always around the money and with speed she should finally find the winners circle at Balmoral.
Race 9 #1 Maplegrove Shaelyn ML 3/1 #6 Bonnie’s Star ML 8/1 #7 Fox Valley Ruffian ML 7/2
In this race which is highly competitive I see the #1 coming back after that last race and winning. She shows great speed and class and should beat this group back as she drops in class. The chaser here is Fox Valley Ruffian, she too shows great speed and finished second to Maplegrove Shaelyn and Husted brings out the best in her.
Race 10 #2 Hereiam Coolwater ML 10/1 #4 Accountable Lady ML 7/2 #7 Fox Valley Malibu ML 10/1
If there was a race to punch the “all” button this is it. Highly contentious and several could easily upset. A true ticket buster for a pick 4. All in all, going to go with #2 Hereiam Coolwater. Great speed, has won two of her last three and Curtin her trainer gets into the buggy. The only one to challenge is the #4 if she finds her form.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Pick 4 selections for Saturday's Guaranteed $20,000 at Balmoral Park
Tonight is the $20,000 Guaranteed Pick 4 at Balmoral Park. I’m going to stick with my $24 ticket, but must admit almost wavered and add two more horses in the 13th race. I will mention the two that I would’ve added when we get down to that race. The Pick 4 will start at Race 10, and here are the selections.
Race 10 #5 Fools Gold ML 3/1 #7 Well To Do Guru ML 7/2 #8 Big Daddy Woo Woo ML 5/1
This race is an Invitational Handicap so we are going to see some strong entries. Big Daddy Woo Woo should end up being the favorite, but I’m going with Fools Gold. He has been posting strong speed fig’s and won three back here at Balmoral in a handicap race. Marcus Miller has driven him twice and won both times. His final times are competitive against both the #8 and the #7 Well To Do Guru. I expect he will slide off to a good price.
Race 11 #1 Unity Road ML 3/1 #4 Blueridgevalentino ML 8/1 #5 Polaris 6/1
Blueridgevalentino is moving up in class after winning three in a row. He has shown nice improvement in his speed and Carlson has him in a nice groove. While Unity Road will be tough, I like the improving #4 in this spot. The spoiler in this race is Smiling Bob coming out of the 8 hole.
Race 12 #2 Fiveknuckleshuffle ML 4/1 #6 Bill’s Boy ML 8/1 #8 Masterchargeit ML 5/1
This is the wide open race of the four. It is the race you want to hit the “all” button and root for the “bomber” to score and push the winning ticket into the four figures. Sadly, I had to pick three and find a winner. I could argue a case for several here, will stay with Masterchargeit dropping down in class. He has shown the best consistent speed for this group, and Michael Cox does well in dropping horses down into these spots. I do like the #2 a great deal and believe he has a good shot of upsetting.
Race 13 #10 KB’s Robby ML 9/2
This race is a Claiming Handicap and it draws some interesting plays. Right now it’s hard to go against the #10. John Roberts has this gelding hitting a nice consistent speed figures in the 80’s and finishing well. He knows how to win, and see no reason not to take this one. The others here that I liked were, #5 Oh Poncho and #3 NJ’s Super Charger.
Race 10 #5 Fools Gold ML 3/1 #7 Well To Do Guru ML 7/2 #8 Big Daddy Woo Woo ML 5/1
This race is an Invitational Handicap so we are going to see some strong entries. Big Daddy Woo Woo should end up being the favorite, but I’m going with Fools Gold. He has been posting strong speed fig’s and won three back here at Balmoral in a handicap race. Marcus Miller has driven him twice and won both times. His final times are competitive against both the #8 and the #7 Well To Do Guru. I expect he will slide off to a good price.
Race 11 #1 Unity Road ML 3/1 #4 Blueridgevalentino ML 8/1 #5 Polaris 6/1
Blueridgevalentino is moving up in class after winning three in a row. He has shown nice improvement in his speed and Carlson has him in a nice groove. While Unity Road will be tough, I like the improving #4 in this spot. The spoiler in this race is Smiling Bob coming out of the 8 hole.
Race 12 #2 Fiveknuckleshuffle ML 4/1 #6 Bill’s Boy ML 8/1 #8 Masterchargeit ML 5/1
This is the wide open race of the four. It is the race you want to hit the “all” button and root for the “bomber” to score and push the winning ticket into the four figures. Sadly, I had to pick three and find a winner. I could argue a case for several here, will stay with Masterchargeit dropping down in class. He has shown the best consistent speed for this group, and Michael Cox does well in dropping horses down into these spots. I do like the #2 a great deal and believe he has a good shot of upsetting.
Race 13 #10 KB’s Robby ML 9/2
This race is a Claiming Handicap and it draws some interesting plays. Right now it’s hard to go against the #10. John Roberts has this gelding hitting a nice consistent speed figures in the 80’s and finishing well. He knows how to win, and see no reason not to take this one. The others here that I liked were, #5 Oh Poncho and #3 NJ’s Super Charger.
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