Magna 5: 3/17

[lemoncrush]

I think the 3 stakes could be very chalky, but the maiden claiming races are absolutely miserable.
Would hate to miss out on a monster payout because of some formless horse in a 32K maiden claimer decides he wants to run on this particular day.

Still, here is where I'm leaning as of now.

A) 1The post, track and field all work to SweetNorthernSaint's favor. An off track won't scare me away, either, but I might want to include the 6 (due) on a saver ticket. I think he had a good excuse in the Sunshine Millions, and would hate myself if I went 3-4 deep and he won for fun. If he gets beat, I'll accept it.
B) 2,3,9
If I had to single someone, it would be Leah's Secret. Any Limit looks very tough, but with the added distance and expected fast pace, I'll hope that either Stormy Kiss or Leah's Secret catch her before the wire.

C) 6Worried about a kamikaze pace down the hill between La Tormenta and River's Prayer. The latter should clear and win, but if not, I don't know which horse will be the beneficiary of the hot early pace. Would like bachelorette One more if Gomez stayed aboard and if the horse was proven down the hill. The Espinoza/Knapp filly seems possible, but looks to be in a little deep here. I'll stick with my guns and single the 6.

D) 3,7,10,13,14Obvious crapshoot. I'm going 5 deep here, and if the 13 and or 14 dont' get in, I'll substitute as needed. Not including the Pletcher hose as of Friday night, thinking he's got a big 4 sale sign tattoed on his ass.

E) 2,7,8
Sad that Espinoza's horse will probably be the favorite, with the only reasons being his presence in the saddle, and that the horse hasn't had the opportunity to show she's as bad as the rest of this field.

1x3x1x5x3 = 45 x$2 = $90
Subject to change Saturday afternoon with scratches.