Coast-to-coastA couple of frustrating plays as we missed gimmicks at Calder (third pick over top choice for $43.80/$2 exacta) and Delaware (second over third pick for $146.00/$2 exacta) as we limited our plays in both of those races. It wouldn't have put us over the top, but it would have helped.
Otherwise, two winners on top in eleven races (Arlington, $5.60; Bay Meadows, $4.80). And our top pick Remind just missed at Monmouth at 7-1, although our second pick won which translated to some exacta moolah. We had a couple of other gimmicks along the way as well.
WAGERED: $328.00
COLLECTED: $166.70
Moscow Burning 4-1
Spice Island 9-5
Meridiana 5-2
Wager: $5 WP on Alternate.
Ran 6th at 9-2.
...$2 exacta box top two.
Ran 3-6.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Ran 2-3-4-6.
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 2-3-4-6.
Alternate...Showed some nice improvement in two starts this season. Might indicate she's hitting her stride as a 5YO.
Meridiana...Came to life in Florida for Clement. Brings in a three-race win streak including two stakes.
Spice Island...Third start of the year and improved over the first two. Bailey rides.
Miss Hellie.
Built Up 5-1
Weigelia 1-1
Bernard's Candy 9-2
Scrubs scratched.
Wager: $5 WP on Weigelia.
Collected $7.50 on the WP (xxx, 3.00).
...$4 exacta box top two.
Ran 2-4.
...$2 tri key Weigelia over next two.
Ran 2/1-4.
...$1 tri key Weigelia over next three.
Ran 2/1-4.
Weigelia...A budding sprint star on the Florida circuit?
Tour of the Cat...Won in first start back from Dubai -- which is always tough. Loves this track.
Built Up...Another solid performer on this track.
Scrubs.
Smokume 1-1
War's Prospect 9-1
Frisky Spider 5-2
Wulpe scratched.
Off turf. No wagers.
Wager: $5 WP on Matsui.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.
Matsui...Talented sprinter should be able to sit just off the pace and get the first jump.
Smokume...Perhaps a return to the good form of last year was indicated by win two weeks ago.
Wulpe...Pletcher runner was overmatched in a G3, should go better against this kind.
Frisky Spider.
Trueamericanspirit 5-1
Something Smith 4-5
NJ Devil 19-1
Wager: $5 WP on Mighty Oak.
Ran 7th at 4-1.
...$2 exacta box top two.
Ran 2-7.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Ran 2-5-7-10.
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 2-5-7-10.
Mighty Oak...Should significant improvement at the end of last season. Nice work on 5/22.
Something Smith...Had a great 3YO season -- often beating elders. Likes the track. tough if ready.
Our Wildcat...Third last year in this race in first start of 2003.
Cherokee Honor.
Burning Roma 9-5
Remind 7-1
American Freedom 47-1
Wager: $5 WP on Remind.
Collected $17.00 on the WP (xxx, 6.80).
...$2 exacta box top two.
Collected $41.80 on the ex box ($41.80/$2).
...$1 exacta box top four, sub next if scratch.
Collected $20.90 on the ex box.
...$1 tri box top four, sub next if scratch.
Ran 1-2-8-10.
Remind...Mott turfer looked to be showing some nice 3YO to 4YO maturity, then faltered last time. But not convinced of the legitimacy of the Ft Marcy as a couple of bombs came in that day. Expect a rebound to prior good form.
Burning Roma...4-2-2-0 turf record including a close-up second in a G2 at Keeneland last time. The one to beat.
Navesink...Off since June but will compete with these if ready.
Pisces.
Gill entry.
Peeping Tom 4-1
Highway Prospector 2-1
Richierichierich 11-1
True Passion scratched.
Wager: $5 WP on Spooky Mulder.
Ran 4th at 4-1.
...$2 exacta box top two.
Scratched.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Ran 4-5-7.
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 4-5-7.
Spooky Mulder...In super form winning a couple high-priced claimers in NY.
True Passion...Also looks to be in good form now.
Kazoo...Been going well since last fall.
Crossing Point.
Pilfer 8-1
Hopelessly Devoted 11-1
From Away 7-1
Wager: $5 WP on Speedy Falcon.
Ran 4th at 1-5.
...$4 exacta box top two.
Ran 1-4.
...$1 tri key Speedy Falcon over next three.
Ran 4/1-2-6.
Speedy Falcon...Dominated at some smaller venues then passed test for class last time with just-miss third in a G3 at Hollywood.
Pilfer...Will be tough as soon as a jock can keep her closer to the 2-path than the 6-path.
Hopelessly Devoted...Coming in off of a couple of nice wins.
Slewville.
Stay Forever 5-1
Sand Springs 3-1
Eternal Melody 3-1
Wager: $5 WP on Aud.
Ran 7th at 5-2.
...$2 exacta box top two.
Ran 5-7.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Ran 3-5-7-8.
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 3-5-7-8.
Aud...Finished second to a good Clement filly last time. That was this one's 2004 debut. Shot a top lifetime Beyer that day which might indicate she's come back as an improved performer.
Shaconage...Won a similar stake on the Derby undercard at 19-1.
Eternal Melody...Well, with a 42% win-rate in the category we can't ignore a horse making its US debut for Frankel. But we're not sure this New Zealander is as strong as his Euro-imports.
Daisyago.
Crafty Shaw 9-5
Apt To Be 4-1
Kodema 5-1
Wager: $5 WP on Crafty Shaw.
Collected $23.00 on the WP (5.60, 3.60).
...$5 exacta box top two.
Ran 1-4.
...$1 tri box top three.
Ran 1-4-6.
Crafty Shaw...Gets nod over second pick on the experience at the trip.
Coach Jimi Lee...Going well in three starts this year and loves this track. Distance is a question mark however.
Wiggins.
Twice as Bad 2-1
Wimplestiltskin 6-1
Don'tsellmeshort 2-1
Hosco, Siphonizer scratched.
Wager: $5 WP on Hosco.
Scratched.
...$2 exacta box top two.
Scratched.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Ran 6-8.
...$1 tri box top four.
Scratched.
Hosco...Expect a wake-up call with return to sprint.
Skipaslew...Also should appreciate the 7F trip.
Siphonizer...Hmmm, what do we make of the Churchill blowout? We'll know more after this race.
Evolution.
Gonetorule 7-5
AB Noodle 2-1
Bartok's Blithe 7-2
Wager: $5 WP on Gonetorule.
Collected $19.00 on the WP (4.80, 2.80).
...$5 exacta box top two.
Collected $45.00 on the ex box ($18.00/$2).
...$1 tri box top three.
Ran 1-2-4.
Gonetorule...Lightly raced 4YO will probably have to step it up a bit -- but should be ready in third start for Hollendorfer.
AB Noodle...Been going well this year -- including grass stake win last time.
Hooked On Niners.
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