Robert B. Lewis Stakes Selection

FlyinLateFlyinLate Senior Member
edited February 2009 in Horse Racing Forum
The Robert B Lewis stakes is going to have a majority of the betting public centered on I Want Revenge and Pioneerof The Nile. Bittel Road should also get alot of play after her troubled trip in the CashCall. In my opinion, this was a much weaker CashCall than last year (Last years produced Into Mischief, Colonel John, Monba). The horse that will have my undivided attention is the #8 Shafted. Broke his maiden at first asking after leaving the gate spotting the field. Came back in the Display Stakes where he ran sixth due to a lack of room. This race has proven to be a VERY strong race. Patena came back to run a game second to Fresian Fire in the Lecomte, Hooh Why came out of this race to run second in a stakes 2 weeks back, and Bear's Rocket (finished 4th in Display) came back to run second in the Holy Bull. Shafted leaves that race and came back with a strong allowance race after a rough start.

Heavy WP #8 Shafted
Use in your Pick3's and Gimmicks.

Comments

  • DiscreetCatDiscreetCat Moderator
    edited February 2009
    Good handicapping, FL. I'll likely be sitting this one out, but i'll be rooting for you.

    PS - I agree that the Cash Call was weaker than last year. Worth mentioning though that Chocolate Candy and Axel Foley came back to run 1-2 in the California Derby @ Golden Gate.
  • FlyinLateFlyinLate Senior Member
    edited February 2009
    Will also being playing Nownownow once again in the Strub. Came up huge for me last out and the stretch out/blinkers on combo seemed to be exactly what this horse needed.
  • rayphilrayphil Senior Member
    edited February 2009
    I think that pletcher will take the lewis with bittel road. Nice style of running for the grounds and I have to bet slew tiznow back in the strub good luck to all
  • FlyinLateFlyinLate Senior Member
    edited February 2009
    Well, Shafted ran awful. Looked to never be comfortable from the get go and had no late kick what-so-ever. Didn't think they wanted him last but he was a bit slow out of the gate.

    On the other hand, DAMN Pionerof the Nile looked good. That was one impressive stretch run. I Want Revenge and Bittel Road had every chance (and better trips) but couldnt get it done. Looks like we have 2 possible contenders from CA now (Stardom Bound being the other). Hopefully those 2 lock horns in the SA Derby.
  • FlyinLateFlyinLate Senior Member
    edited February 2009
    Last wager of the day, hopefully make back some of today's rough losses.

    Race 10
    #4 Emerald King
  • rayphilrayphil Senior Member
    edited February 2009
    pioneer of the nile did look good but I just cant bring myself to play him. I loved the filly comeback race today she looked great just strolling out there today knowing she was no way near 100% cranked up.......
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