Opening Day SA
dirtyshirt
Senior Member
A new "year" and a new chance to make a profit. As per my usual new year's resolution, I'll be scaling back my wagers, but upping their size.
So far: Race #2 Drift King Last race was a joke in the lane. Was 10x the best and NEVER got to run, blocked, and then eased. I think this one gets it done at a fair price.
So far: Race #2 Drift King Last race was a joke in the lane. Was 10x the best and NEVER got to run, blocked, and then eased. I think this one gets it done at a fair price.
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Suppose Rosario's mount Mr. Candy Bar @ 12-1 is the value. Tab clocker reports.
Honestly though, they re-wrote this condition. It's ripe for the picking. Be on the the lookout for Straight-maiden breakers, who were in for for 40k at any point, because they're usually tons best. Silver Dragon 4-1, fits that profile (despite them being state-breds) in here.
Hammer took care of us for Friday, 28th. Got a box---somewhere? Credentials in will-call--I'll leave a note with will call letting you know where we're sitting---If the fucking weather is as bad as expected___we may go to Turf Club or Frontrunner Bar. See you there!
Small chance I might get stuck in the office Friday, but if not I'll be inside the Frontrunnner for sure.
Btw, Merry Christmas everyone!
More I look at this play, the more I like it. We have a real concern of soft turf or even OFF the turf, based on the weather.
If it comes off, Bejarano's mount is interesting. Actually, it's interesting regardless, because he rode Drift King last out. BUT, I think he fucked up an easy win, and got kicked off for Leparoux (who is also married to the trainer's daughter).
I look for a forwardly placed Drift King to keep grinding over this fairly tough 25k bunch. It's tough to claim off Mitchell, but I believe you can take this one, move him up the mandatory level, and wn again on turf for 32k, without him getting taken, and then bring him back at this level, or even 16k main track, to lose him before the end of the meet (even if he's on the way back down).
If you're in the Turf Club, I might have to find some new clothes - I'm usually in jeans and a ball cap with the boys out here.
The new owners credentials are awesome, haven't picked mine up, but I'm hearing they're good for 3 years at all meet (including Oak Tree, which has been excluded).
Ok, this race is making me crazy. El Gran Bebe might be better than these, but has been off since going a mile at Emerald in June. Shows steady works since November, and finds a good spot. Exacta material for sure.
From the Bloodhorse:
Another notable racing prospect that sold on Tuesday was Dramedy, a 3-year-old Distorted Humor colt who won his debut start at Aqueduct three days earlier and brought the days co-second-highest price at $185,000. Moore Racing and CTR Stables signed the ticket on the half-brother to Grade 1 winner and young sire Bluegrass Cat, out of the A.P. Indy Mare Shes a Winner. Classic winner Super Saver and Grade 1 winner Girolamo are notable family members.
Pinball, who finished a head behind Dramedy in that race, also sold for $185,000, going to Michael Dubb and Jane Buchanon, agent. The 3-year-old New York-bred Unbridleds Song colt is out of the stakes-winning Vision and Verse mare Pinata. Both colts were consigned by WinStar Racing, agent.
I'm not sure what it means for Winstar to let him go, but 185k ain't bad, and now Mullins gets a crack with him. Certainly they had classic hopes and are ready to part ways, but he has great potential out here.
Both working great. As are Masaru and Winds of Bosphorus.
Who do you mean, Reneesgotzip?
I'm not messing with her today. Looks like she's very well-bred for the mud though, if that means anything, and you know the track is sealed. Wouldn't be a shock if she upset My Miss Aurelia, but that one's a tough nut to crack.
My Pick 4 is as follows:
2nd---1/2/3
3rd---1/3/5/9
4th---Single 5 My Miss A
5th---3/4/8
In the night-cap at Aqueduct, race 9, #2 Stormin Past, 20-1, is back from injury but word is this one can run? Might be worth a w/p, and maybe even a show play?
Motherfucker.
Thought we had it. Had a huge ($100 huge? for me it is) double to him. And a decent size P3 with Time to Doubledown in the 3rd (and anybody that doesn't believe Rosario is not the BEST finisher in America - watch him drag that fucking nag home in front).
I came back with a few little hits that kept me having fun, but no more serious action. Lost a little bit today ( $100 a little bit? for me it is, lol ), but was close to some nice ones. Finished up with the traditional ROSARIOINTHELAST.
BTW, I was NOT on The Lumber Guy, who worked poorly (per National Turf). Did any else get similar information?
Renee is just plain good as a sprinter. Really good.
Weather looks great, I'll be at the bar.
Wow. This fucking guy ends up sitting 3 spots over in the bar, without even knowing me. Crazy luck. Mr. Greenhaw and family couldn't be more likeable. Good people in a sport filled with morons. He's also made good connections, and now he's negotiating to buy horses in Taiwan and Australia, too.
Great day all around, my best bet crushed at $6.80, cashed the early P5, and Mr. Spawr was kind enough to toss in an easy $15 winner that we were all over as well.
JG - Enjoy Cali. Call if you need any ideas. Or if you and the Mrs. are out and about, and your lovely daughter needs some company, I'll be on my very best behavior (joking). Honestly, great meeting you today. Hopefully, you caught that $13 horse in the last.