SAT - FG Full Card, Magna5, & 3yo Stakes

[Bogey]

Fair Grounds POST SCRATCHES


R1 - Clm 17.5 ( OFF Turf)

#10 Man Called Sue WON
#1 Gold Sound (Fr)
#2 Pursue a Dream 3rd

R2 - La Breds OC30k/C

#7 The Q Club WON
#8 Time Is Crucial 3rd
#3 Bluehard

R3 - La Breds MSW 44k

#2 Sean Lafitte
#6 Cajun Persuasion
#9 Inconsequential
#1 Kissimmee Kyle WON

R4 - Alw 44k

#5 Northern Prince 2nd
#3 Au Moon 3rd
#7 Fierce Thunder
#4 Omniscient WON

R5 - Bienville 75k (Turf)

#8 Le Cordon Bleu
#4 Classify
#10 Unfolding Wish


PK4 - 3 7 8 / 1 2 6 9 / 3 5 / 4 8 = $24 for a $.50 play

R6 - G2 Fair Grounds Oaks

#3 Rachel Alexandra - No Brainer WON
#5 Flying Spur - Only filly with a win on this strip. 2nd
#2 Four Gifts - Should put in another solid performance.

R7 - G2 New Orleans Handicap (The more I look at this race, the more I want to include)

#9 Slew's Tiznow - Cali invader could jump up with a big one on dirt.
#10 Honest Man - Has been consistent at this level.
#4 Dry Martini - 2nd in Sunshine Millions Classic and has been firing bullets. 4th
#11 Macho Again - Tough to figure this grey out, but must be included. WON

R8 - G2 Mervyn Muniz (Turf)

#12 Transduction Gold (BEST BET) - Loves FG lawn and distance. Should sit a nice trip towards the front and has some back class.
#5 Wesley - Should appreciate the visit back to his preferred surface and might be overlooked at the windows.
#13 Proudinsky (Ger) - Defending champ runs under any conditions. WON
#6 Soldier's Dancer - He's in career form and interesting to see if he can take it to the next level.

R9 - G2 Louisana Derby

#5 Flying Pegasus - Positive comeback when 2nd in the G3 Risen Star. Should be right there again.
#8 Papa Clem - Improving colt just has to like the dirt to contend.
#3 Patena - Another improving colt that can turn out to be any kind.
#1 Free Country - Training like a champ after the disappointing effort in the Sam Davis at TBD.

PK4 - 3 5 / 1 3 4 6 9 10 11 / 5 12 13 / 3 5 8 = $63 for a $.50 play

PK5 - 4 8 / 3 / 1 3 4 6 9 10 11 / 5 12 13 / 3 5 8 = $63 for a $.50 play

R10 - Duncan F. Kenner 125k

#1 Kodiak Kowboy - Just too much class for this group. Standout.
#8 Tend - Turns back to sprinting where he's had some success at 7F. Never been 6F.
#7 Sok Sok - His best two races have come on this strip.
#2 Ikigai - Will have to fend other speedsters to be around late.

R11 - MSW 42k (OFF Turf)

#9 Mizzen's Wake
#10 Budget
#3 Atomic Force

R12 - OC50/N1X (OFF Turf)

#6 Don't Shoot
#3 Charco
#5 Unbridle's Dream

PK4 - 1 3 5 8 9 / 1 / 3 9 10 / 3 5 6 = $45


Gulfstream Park POST SCRATCHES

R8 - Md 25k

#4 Greatbillsoffire
#2 Trusting Heart
#11 Dirty During
#8 Book Says Yes

R9 - G3 Palm Beach (Turf)

#5 Duke of Homberg (GB) - Expecting a similar trip to the Hallandale Beach when he was close to the lead.
#7 El Crespo - Returns to the lawn after a horrendous dirt experiment in the G3 Holy Bull. WON
#4 Lime Rickey - Cound finally break through after a couple of 2nds leading up to this race.

R10 - G2 Gulfstream Park Handicap

#2 Formidable
#1 Cool Coal Man
#6 Smooth Air WON
#4 Bribon (Fr)

R11 - MSW 44k (Turf)

#10 Kinsella WON
#8 Chapin Beach
#7 Sarvatha
#2 Dr. Smarty Jack

PK4 - 2 3 4 8 11 / 5 7 / 1 2 6 / 2 7 8 10 = $60 for a $.50 play PAID $1016.65 for $.50


Magna 5 POST SCRATCHES

Leg A - LRL R9 - Conniver 50K Md Breds

#5 All Giving - Defending champ has held her own versus open company at this level and is coming off a nice off the pace win last month.
#6 Puskita - Only four starts, but they've been impressive. Near the lead type.
#9 My Little Pretty - Ever since breaking her maiden, she's looked like a different horse. Off the pace threat.

Leg B - SA R4 - G2 San Felipe

#2 Pioneerofthe Nile -Will he be fully cranked up or will he need to be?
#3 Feisty Suances - Theft attempt?

Leg C - GP R9 - G3 Palm Beach

#5 Duke of Homberg (GB) - Expecting a similar trip to the Hallandale Beach when he was close to the lead.
#7 El Crespo - Returns to the lawn after a horrendous dirt experiment in the G3 Holy Bull.
#4 Lime Rickey - Cound finally break through after a couple of 2nds leading up to this race.

Leg D - GG R4 - MSW 29k

#5 Kalookan Ghost - Eligible to improve in 2nd start with the addition of blinkers.
#7 Tiz Again Roused - Finds himself in the Specht barn (25% for the meet) and has been at GG for some time for return to the races.
#3 Undeniable Truth - Top connections ship in from SoCal and should prove a tough customer.

Leg E - SA R5 - Clm 32k (Downhill Turf)

#9 Kewen - Just look at the 9yo's running lines and you'll see a vast improvement 2nd start off a layoff. The slight drop doesn't hurt.
#6 Midwesterner - Makes 5th start of the year and was only beaten 2 lgts in latest versus $62.5k company.

Magna5 - 5 6 9 / 2 3 / 4 5 7 / 3 5 7 / 6 9 = $108


Tampa Bay Downs

R11 - G3 Tampa Bay Derby POST SCRATCHES

#4 Hello Broadway - The spotlight will be on him.
#8 General Quarters - We know he likes the surface.
#5 Warrior's Reward - Will have to step it up to contend.
#9 Bear's Rocket - Outran his 33-1 odds in the G3 Holy Bull


Oaklawn Park

R10 - G2 Rebel Stakes POST SCRATCHES

#1 Old Fashioned - Undefeated and top derby contender is hard to knock.
#7 Captain Cherokee - Beyers on the low side, but capable of surprising here.
#6 His Greatness - Coming off nice win at the meet.
#5 Wise Kid - Moving in the right direction for Ritchey.


Good Racing Luck

[hurricanefrank]

As always thanks for sharing your insights Gus. I think Warrior's Reward will step it up and make a good account of himself today in the TB Derby at a juicy price. Good luck to you.

[Bogey]

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Changes as of 9:32 p.m. CDT)

TRACK: FAST; TURF: FIRM

Race 1 - SCRATCH - #5 COBRADOR, #12 TACTICAL WEAPON, #13AE GOLD BELLS SPIN, #14AE SULTRY APPROVAL
Race 2 - SCRATCH - #6 CHIEF JAY
Race 3 - NO CHANGES
Race 4 - NO CHANGES
Race 5 - SCRATCH - #6 PRECIOUS KISS
Race 6 - NO CHANGES
Race 7 - SCRATCH - #2 GOLDEN YANK, #5 BROTHERS NICHOLAS, #7 EL CABALLO
Race 8 - NO CHANGES
Race 9 - SCRATCH - #10 NOWHERE TO HIDE
Race 10 - NO CHANGES
Race 11 - #2 DIDN'T HE RAMBLE
Race 12 - NO CHANGES

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by Bogey

Fair Grounds


R1 - Clm 17.5 (Turf)

#12 Tactical Weapon
#10 Man Called Sue
#1 Gold Sound (Fr)
#2 Pursue a Dream

R2 - La Breds OC30k/C

#7 The Q Club
#1 Smith B Quick
#8 Time Is Crucial
#3 Bluehard

R3 - La Breds MSW 44k

#2 Sean Lafitte
#6 Cajun Persuasion
#9 Inconsequential
#1 Kissimmee Kyle

R4 - Alw 44k

#5 Northern Prince
#3 Au Moon
#7 Fierce Thunder
#4 Omniscient

R5 - Bienville 75k (Turf)

#8 Le Cordon Bleu
#6 Classify
#10 Unfolding Wish
#6 Precious Kiss

PK4 - 1 3 7 8 / 1 2 6 9 / 3 5 / 6 8 10 = $24 for a $.50 play

R6 - G2 Fair Grounds Oaks

#3 Rachel Alexandra - No Brainer
#5 Flying Spur - Only filly with a win on this strip.
#2 Four Gifts - Should put in another solid performance.

R7 - G2 New Orleans Handicap (The more I look at this race, the more I want to include)

#9 Slew's Tiznow - Cali invader could jump up with a big one on dirt.
#10 Honest Man - Has been consistent at this level.
#4 Dry Martini - 2nd in Sunshine Millions Classic and has been firing bullets.
#11 Macho Again - Tough to figure this grey out, but must be included.

R8 - G2 Mervyn Muniz (Turf)

#12 Transduction Gold (BEST BET) - Loves FG lawn and distance. Should sit a nice trip towards the front and has some back class.
#5 Wesley - Should appreciate the visit back to his preferred surface and might be overlooked at the windows.
#13 Proudinsky (Ger) - Defending champ runs under any conditions.
#6 Soldier's Dancer - He's in career form and interesting to see if he can take it to the next level.

R9 - G2 Louisana Derby

#5 Flying Pegasus - Positive comeback when 2nd in the G3 Risen Star. Should be right there again.
#8 Papa Clem - Improving colt just has to like the dirt to contend.
#3 Patena - Another improving colt that can turn out to be any kind.
#1 Free Country - Training like a champ after the disappointing effort in the Sam Davis at TBD.

PK4 - 3 5 / 1 3 4 6 9 10 11 / 5 12 13 / 3 5 8 = $63 for a $.50 play

PK5 - 6 8 / 3 / 1 3 4 6 9 10 11 / 5 12 13 / 3 5 8 = $63 for a $.50 play

R10 - Duncan F. Kenner 125k

#1 Kodiak Kowboy - Just too much class for this group. Standout.
#8 Tend - Turns back to sprinting where he's had some success at 7F. Never been 6F.
#7 Sok Sok - His best two races have come on this strip.
#2 Ikigai - Will have to fend other speedsters to be around late.

R11 - MSW 42k (Turf)

#9 Mizzen's Wake
#6 Colonel Klink - Rooting interest here and a slight improvement will get it done.
#10 Budget
#3 Atomic Force

R12 - OC50/N1X (Turf)

#6 Don't Shoot
#1 Oyster Cat
#3 Charco
#5 Unbridle's Dream

PK4 - 1 3 5 8 9 / 1 / 6 9 / 1 3 6 = $30

Well the good news is that through the entire card, we have exactly one of the same horses on top.....Flying Pegasus. So one of us is bound to have a good day

Er, EDIT: Two, Rachel Alexandra is so obvious I skimmed right over it.

[AeWingnut]

website had Fairgrounds listed at fast and firm
I made my bets

then look up to see a sloppy track


I have to go to a stupid wedding otherwise would not have bet in advance

still hit the winner in the 1st but have littel confidence in the rest of the card

so

things are per usual

good luck Colonel Klink
don't let them throw any mud on ya

[DJARUM]

Thanks Gus for sharing and glad to see you made some money today

[sdjcom]

Hey Gus you're just to damn good for them, congrats nice hit

[Bogey]

Originally Posted by DJARUM

Thanks Gus for sharing and glad to see you made some money today

Thanks, Djarum & Sdjcom. I did not originally intend on playing the Late PK4 at Gulfstream, but funny how things work out. I was on the fence with Smooth Air and I know Steve was high on him today, so I included him on the ticket.

Deja Vu with a 1st time starter (Kinsella) winning the nightcap on the lawn for Pletcher/Decarlo. We all remember the dominate win by Affrimatif two weeks ago.

It makes up for my poor selections in the Magna 5 and 3yo stakes.

[hurricanefrank]

Well done Gus! Nice P4 there down at the 'Stream finishing up with Kinsella on top at $14.20!

[Bogey]

Originally Posted by hurricanefrank

Well done Gus! Nice P4 there down at the 'Stream finishing up with Kinsella on top at $14.20!

Appreciate that HF, hope you were able to make some

[Kasept]

Good work Gus.. Nicely done! ATR listeners should have had a particularly good day...

[Bogey]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Good work Gus.. Nicely done! ATR listeners should have had a particularly good day...

Thanks Steve, Congrats on your Tampa Bay selections. We had the State of Florida covered.