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Horse Racing Stakes Analysis – 10/31/2020

by: Ed Meyer

Mahoning Valley – Best of Ohio

Race#6 – The Juvenile – 1 1/16 miles dirt – 2:34 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #5 – Uptown / #2 – Morestride / #4 – Brig

#5 Uptown was an ultra impressive winner by 10 lengths at Belterra last and Jose Bracho stays aboard winning 38% for the meet. This son of Upstart is getting better like a fine wine for Silvano Gonzalez and a repeat of his last puts him in the winner’s circle. #2 Morestride is a son of Midshipman who won at first asking by 10 for Mike Rone. Look for a speedy ride from the gate by Luis Rivera who wins 22% with early runners. #4 Brig is an early runner for Bob Gorham and will be right at the front when the gate springs open under Christian Pilares.

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Race #7 – The John W. Galbreath – 1 1/16 miles dirt – 3:02 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #5 – Alexandria / #7 – Lemon Deelite / #1 – Gonnabegood

#5 Alexandria is a speedy daughter of Constitution for Tim Hamm and Gerardo Corrales. She is perfect facing Ohio company and exits the G3 Pocahantas at CD. She ran a big race, and getting back to facing Ohio runners will be a welcome visit. Corrales was red hot at KEE this meet and takes his tack back to where he began. #7 Lemon Deelite had a terrible trip out of the gate according to the charts and came flying like her tail was on fire. Thom Drury goes to post with John McKee and they do well on Ohio days. #1 Gonnabegood is a speedy gal for Silvano Gonzalez drawing the rail spot under Luis Rivera replacing Erik Babaran. The added distance may be welcome.

Race #8 – The Ohio Sprint – 6f – 3:30 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #7 – Altissimo / #4 – Mo Don’t Know #5 – Diamond Dust

#7 Altissimo won this race last year and is 8 for 13 ITM at Mahoning. Richard Zielinski is the trainer and T.D. Houghton has the call. Look for a close up trip and poised to pounce at the top of the lane for two in a row. #4 Mo Dont No is a horse for the course with a red hot jockey in Jose Bracho winning 38%. He’s coming back to Ohio company exiting the G2 Phoenix at KEE. Anthony Quartarolo is the conditioner and can close from just off the pace. #5 Diamond Dust exits a synthetic win at Presque Isle for Tim Hamm; Gerardo Corrales in the saddle makes this early running son of Paynter trouble after finishing third last year.

Race #9 – The Best of Ohio Distaff – 1 1/8 miles dirt – 3:58 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #3 – Moonlit Mission / #1 – Totally Obsessed / #4 – Real Fancy

#3 Moonlit Mission comes off a fast closing effort going 6f and should relish the added distance. Two races back she was taken down in the Pay the Man Stakes at TDN after a controversial decision that drew attention from the wagering world. She won by 8 drawing away that day and retains the services of Erik Barbaran for Silvano Gonzalez. They are winning 29% as a team and should come calling late when they turn for home. #1 Totally Obsessed is 3 for 4 ITM over the course and should be up close under Jose Bracho for Gary Johnson. Beaten favorite last out and looks to turn the tables for a talented barn. #4 Real Fancy comes in from Presque Isle and steps up in class. T.D. Houghton aboard, and he usually rides Drillit in the race. I’m looking for a heady ride and a late move to pull the upset.

Race #10 – The Ohio Endurance – 1 1/4 miles dirt – 4:26 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #10 – Forewarned / #6 – Wicked Warrior / #3 – Let’scalliteven

#10 Forewarned is 3 for 3 ITM over the track for Uriah St. Lewis and Sonny Leon. They exit the G3 Pimlico Special and return to defend his win in last year’s edition of this race. The bullet work on 10/20 seals the deal for me as he’ll relish facing Ohio company again. Look for his late punch rounding the far turn. #6 Wicked Warrior is a speedy son of Wicked Strong for Benny Feliciano and Ricardo Felciano in the saddle. They are seeking 4 straight and the barn wins 26% off the last race score. #3 Let’s scalltieven goes from a sprint to a route picking up new rider John McKee for Robert C. Bennett. He should be in mid pack stalking the leaders waiting for a seam to run. Might be a nice addition to your exotic plays in this race.

Horse Racing Graded Stakes Analysis – Sunday, Oct. 18th

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Horse Racing Graded Stakes Analysis – 10/18/2020

by: Ed Meyer

Woodbine

Race #5 – The G1 Northern Dancer – 1 1/2 on the turf – 3:29 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #8 – Count Again / #7 – Admiralty Pier / #5 Nakamura

#8 Count Again is a strong closer from the Gail Cox barn with Luis Contreras in the saddle. This is his 3rd off the layoff where they win 18% of the time, and win 18% of graded stakes races. He’s 3 for 3 ITM at Woodbine and looks to be a major player today. #7 Admiralty Pier is a speedy son of English Channel. He gets blinkers off and the barn scores 33% on the equipment change. Steven Bahen has the call for Barbara Minshall. #5 Nakamura hails from the Graham Motion barn and is a stout late runner. Kazushi Kimura has the ride and is winning 13% at the meet.

Race #7 – The G1 E.P. Taylor – 1 1/4 on the turf – 4:37 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #3 – Etoile / #4 -Theodora B / #7 – Elizabeth Way

#3 Etoile comes to post for Chad Brown and Rafael Hernandez in the irons. This daughter of Siyouni (FR) is a late runner and can get in the game when the pace falls apart. The barn scores at a 26% win clip with turf races, and comes off a two month break as the beaten favorite. Chad Brown comes back to win 28% off the beaten chalk angle. #4 Theodora is a stalker for Michael Dickinson and Justin Stein. This daughter of Ghostzapper is seeking three straight coming off a win at KyD. She takes a step up the class ladder looking for the big score. #7 Elizabeth Way goes to post for Roger Attfield and Emma Jayne Wilson. This daughter of Frankel (GB) should be right on the pace to make her presence felt.

Race #9 – The G2  Neararctic – 6f on the turf – 5:45 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #2 – Kanthanka / #5 – Silent Poet / #9 – Olympic Runner

#2 Kanthanka hails from the Graham Motion barn with Luis Contreras shipping in from KyD. He has a late punch and with a solid pace can be effective. He was 7 wide in Kentucky over the undulating course and may enjoy the long stretch run to the wire. #5 Silent Poet goes to post for Nicholas Gonzalez who is winning 21% at the meet. He should be right at the front from the break and is 12 for 13 ITM over the course. #9 Olympic Runner comes from the Mark Casse barn and has a solid late run. Emma Jayne Wilson in the irons and was off slow in the G1 Woodbine Mile still make a late bid. This son of Gio Ponti will be rolling late in the lane.

Horse Racing Graded Stakes Analysis – Oct. 10

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A Tremendous Card at Belmont Park

Horse Racing Graded Stakes Analysis – 10/10/2020

by: Ed Meyer

Belmont Park Race #4 – The G1 Champagne – 1 mile – 1:58 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #5 – Reinvestment Risk / #4 – Jackie’s Warrior / #1 – Ambivalent

#5 Reinvestment Risk hails from the Chad Brown barn and is a solid closer. Irad Ortiz has the call and he wins 16% with Brown and 22% with closers. This son of Upstart is bred to be special and exits the G1 Hopeful as the beaten favorite. #4 Jackie’s Warrior was the winner of the G1 Hopeful and sports plenty of early speed for Steve Asmussen and Joel Rosario. He is 3 for 3 and looks to continue the count with a wire to wire win here. Rosario wins with 20% of his early runners. #1 Ambivalent is a son of Constitution for Doug O’Neill. John Velasquez has the call and he is the perfect stalker making a jump in class.

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Race #5 – The G1 Frizette – 1 mile – 2:30 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #1 – Vequist / #2 – Cantata / #4 – Joy’s Rocket

#1 Vequist comes in for Robert Reid with Luis Saez aboard. She’s a daughter of Nyquist and flashes good early foot. Her dam Vero Amore has 3 starters and 3 winners to her credit. That was an impressive win in the G1 Spinaway and she looks to build on that for bigger things to come. #2 Cantata had a huge maiden win for Steve Asmussen. This is a big jump in class and could be considered the acid test for future outings. Joel Rosario in the irons and he wins with 18% of his closers. #4 Joy’s Rocket is a speedy gal for Asmussen and Jose Ortiz. The rider is one of the best speed riders in the county winning 18% with early speed. She could play the role of the rabbit for her stable mate.

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Race #8 – The G1 Flower Bowl – 1 1/4 on the turf – 4:14 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #1 – Cambier Parc / #2 – My Sister Nat / #6 – Nay Lady Nay

#1 Cambier Parc is a solid stalker for Chad Brown with John Velasquez in the irons. She draws the rail and is 2 for 2 ITM at Belmont. She is 7 for 8 ITM on the weeds and Johnny V wins 13% with his turf mounts. She is tactical and will be dangerous. #2 My Sister Nat hails from the Chad Brown barn and is a strong late runner. She is 3 for 3 ITM at Belmont and will be rolling late under Jose Ortiz who wins 20% with his turf runners and 20% with late runners. #6 Nay Lady Nay comes in for Chad Brown and Irad Ortiz. They win 16% as a team and she is a late runner to be respected. She is 6 for 8 ITM on the turf and making a 2nd off the layoff move. This is a jump in class, but she can be dangerous in the hands of one of the best closing riders in the sport who wins 22%.

Race #9 – The G1 Jockey Gold Cup – 1 1/4 – 4:48 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #1 – Happy Saver / #4 – Tacitus / #2 – Prioritize

#1 Happy Saver hails from the Todd Pletcher barn with Irad Ortiz in the saddle. This son of Super Saver is a perfect 3 for 3 and should be forwardly placed under Ortiz. This is a big test, and from what we’ve seen thus far – all systems look promising. #4 Tacitus hails from the Bill Mott barn with Jose Ortiz in the saddle. He is 3 for 4 ITM at Belmont and faced some real tough company. Look for a mid pack closing move and Ortiz wins 21% with his route runners. #2 Prioritize is a son of Tizway with Luis Saez in the irons. A strong closer who has to be respected for trainer James Bond.  The rider and trainer score at a 29% win clip as team and will come rolling late in the lane.

Horse Racing Graded Stakes Analysis – Preakness Day

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Horse Racing Graded Stakes Analysis – 10/3/20

by: Ed Meyer

Pimlico

Race #5 – The G2 Miss Preakness – 6f – 1:22 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #5 – Mundaye Call / #2 – Wicked Whisper / #3 – Fly on Angel

#5 Mundaye Call is a solid filly for Brad Cox with Florent Geroux in the irons. She has plenty of early speed and turns back from 7f. She is 4 for 6 ITM and has been looking better with every race. Flo should have her right in the mix as he wins 19% with speed runners. #2 Wicked Whisper hails from the Steve Asmussen barn with Joe Bravo in the saddle. She can lay just behind the pace and move on the far turn. She exits a very game effort in the G3 CT Oaks. #3 Fly on Angel has speed to burn with Angel Cruz in the saddle. She won the G3 CT Oaks and can easily upset the apple cart today.

Race #6 – The G2 Dinner Party – 1 1/16 on the turf – 2:01 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #7 – Factor This / #2 Somelikeithotbown / #3 Hembree

#7 Factor This is a speedy son of The Factor for Brad Cox and Florent Geroux. He exits a tough beat in the G1 Turf Classic at CD and should improve at the shorter distance cutting back from 9f. Cox wins 26% with his turf runners and 21% with graded starters. I’m looking for a wire to wire win. #2 Somelikeithotbrown goes postward for Mike Maker and Paco Lopez. He is 6 for 8 ITM on the turf and has a good turn of foot. Lopez is winning 19% on the turf and the drop in class should help his cause. #3 Hembree is a stone cold closer for Mike Maker and Daniel Centeno in the irons. This son of Proud Citizen has a solid late punch with breeding for the turf.

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Race #10 – The G2 Black Eyed Susan – 1 1/8 miles dirt – 4:41 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #5 – Bonny South / #8 – Hopeful Growth / #2 – Truth Hurts

#5 Bonny South is a daughter of Munnings for Brad Cox and Florent Geroux. Her dam Touch the Star has 2 starts and 2 wins to her credit. Her race in the G1 Alabama was solid and she has a good late run. Geroux wins 24% with route runners. #8 Hopeful Growth hails from the Anthony Margotta barn with Trevor McCarthy in the saddle. She is a perfect stalker who faded badly in the G1 Kentucky Oaks last out. McCarthy is winning 28% at the meet and she is 4 for 6 ITM lifetime. #2 Truth Hurts comes from the Chad Summers barn stepping up in class. She is 3rd off the layoff and switches from the Woodbine synthetic. She always gives a sound effort and may be a nice addition to your exotics.

Race #11 – The G1 Preakness – 1 3/16 miles dirt – 5:36 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #3 – Art Collector / #9 – Authentic / #5 – Thousand Words

#3 Art Collector hails from the Thom Drury barn with B.J. Hernandez in the irons. He’s been off 55 days since being scratched from the Kentucky Derby as he nicked the bulb of his left front heel. He is seeking his 6th win and Drury wins 22% with a short layoff runner. #9 Authentic exits off a win in the Derby and shoots for three in a row. He’s a versatile sort  who can grab the lead or lay just off. He hails from the Baffert barn and he wins 27% with graded stakes runners. #5 Thousand Words is a son of Pioneer of the Nile for Bob Baffert and Florent Geroux. He has tactical speed and can be close or hang off the leaders. He is 5 for 7 ITM lifetime and exits a stakes win at DM. He should be close to the front where Geroux wins 19%.

 

Horse Racing Graded Stakes Analysis – Sept 26

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Horse Racing Graded Stakes Analysis – 9/26/20

by: Ed Meyer

Belmont Park Race #9 – The G2 Vosburgh – 6f – 5:14 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #5 – Firenze Fire / #6 – Engage / #2 – Funny Guy

#5 Firenze Fire is 5 for 7 ITNM at Belmont for Kelly Breen and Jose Lezcano. He cuts back from 7f and sports a bullet work. He should stalk just off the pace and move around the sweeping turn. Lezcano wins 21% with his stalking type runners and trainer Kelly Breen brings them ready. #6 Engage hails from the Steve Asmussen barn with Jose Ortiz in the saddle. He is 3 for 3 ITM at Belmont and will come running late. Ortiz has been aboard and should fit well in this compact field. #2 Funny Guy is a son of Big Brown for John Terranova and Joel Rosario. This is his 3rd off the layoff and exits a game effort as the beaten chalk in the G1 Forego. Look for a late run as they turn for home.

 

Churchill Downs Race #9 – The G3 AckAck – 1 mile – 4:53 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #1 – Warrior’s Charge / #8 – Ebben / #9 – Bankit

#1 Warrior’s Charge hails from the Brad Cox barn. Florent Geroux has the call and sports a good turn of speed. This is 2nd off the layoff, and cuts back in distance. He draws the rail and should be the one to beat today. This son of Munnings may be getting his late year campaign in order. #8 Ebben comes in from the Steve Margolis barn with Corey Lanerie in the irons. He is 6 for 10 ITM at CD and seeks his 4th straight win. He’s a stalker and Lanerie knows the track better than many. #9 Bankit is a stone cold closer for Steve Asmussen and Ricardo Santana. This is his 3rd off the shelf shipping in from CT and this New York bred will come running late in the race. He may be an excellent addition to your exotics.

 

Santa Anita Race #10 – The G1 Awesome Again – 1 1/8 – 8:00 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #5 – Maximum Security / #2 – Improbable / #4 – Midcourt

#5 Maximum Security exits off his 6th straight win from last year’s Derby. Bob Baffert brings this son of New Year’s Day with Luis Saez in the irons. He is versatile but will be right there when the gate breaks. His record is a testament to his ability for this monster and should handle this field. #2 Improbable hails from the Baffert barn with Drayden Van Dyke. He seeks three in a row and exits off a win in the G1 Whitney. He will lay just off the leaders. #4 Midcourt is a son of Midnight Lute with Victor Espinoza in the saddle. He has very good speed but will have his hands full. He loves SA going 6 for 8 ITM lifetime over the course.

 

Horse Racing Graded Stakes Analysis – Woodbine Mile Weekend

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Horse Racing Graded Stakes Analysis

by: Ed Meyer

Woodbine / Saturday 9-19-2020

Race #7 – The G-3 Singspiel – 1 1/4 on the turf – 4:27 pm EDT

BetPTC.com Selections / #9 – Nakamura / #3 – Admiralty Pier / #8 – Count Again

#9 Nakamura is a son of Animal Kingdom for Graham Motion making his 3rd start off the layoff where they win 15%. He’s a solid closer and rider Kazushi Kimura wins 15% with his turf runners. The distance should be no problem and has plenty of time to unleash a rally with the long stretch. #3 Admiralty Pier is a speedy sort making his 3rd off the shelf effort. He is 4 for 9 ITM at Woodbine and will go out and set a strong pace under David Moran. #8 Count Again is a stout closer for trainer Gail Cox and  2 for 2 ITM over the course. Luis Contreras in the irons, and he scores 12% on the weeds. He’s 5 for 5 ITM lifetime.

Race #9 – The G-1 Ricoh Mile – 1 mile on the turf – 5:39 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #4 – Starship Jubilee / #8 – War of Will / #1 – March to the Arch

#4 Starship Jubilee hails from the Kevin Attard barn with Justin Stein aboard. She’s 8 for 13 ITM at Woodbine and should break close to the pace in mid flight. A versatile sort who can grab the lead if needed or lay just off and pounce down the lane. #8 War of Will enters for Mark Casse and Rafael Hernandez in the irons. This son of War Front should be right on the pace and can draw off if left alone. He is 2 for 2 ITM at Woodbine and exits a very nice win in the G1 Maker Mile at KEE. #1 March to the Arch is a stone cold closer for Mark Casse and Patrick Husbands. He loves the track going 2 for 2 with wins and should come calling when they turn for home.

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Race #7 – The G-1 Summer – 1 mile on the turf – 4:29 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #3 – Ready to Repeat / #4 – Gretzky the Great / #7 – Dolder Grand

#3 Ready to Repeat hails from the Gail Cox barn with Luis Contreras in the irons. He gets first Lasix and is 2 for 2 ITM over the course. The trainer wins 23% first time going a route of ground and Contreras wins 20% with early style runners. #4 Gretzky the Great has a good turn of foot and is 2 for 2 ITM over the course. Mark Casse is winning 17% at the meet and looks to steal the race with this son of Nyquist. The morning works have been very nice and show a promise of things to come. #7 Dolder Grand enters for Mark Casse and is a maiden. This son of Candy Ride came rolling last out from a troubled trip as the beaten favorite. Casse must have plenty of confidence going forward and has the veteran Patrick Husbands in the saddle.

Race #9 – The G-1 Natalma – 1 mile on the turf – 5:35 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #3 – Sleek Lynx / #5 – Alda / #4 – Dreaming of Drew

#3 Sleek Lynx is a son of War Front for Mark Casse with Rafael Hernandez in the saddle. Hernandez is winning 20% at the meet and 26% teaming up with Casse. She showed good closing kick last out and was bumped soundly beaten at the wire. A rider switch and some solid works show a strong game plan. #5 Alda is a daughter of Munnings for Graham Motion and Steven Bahen in the irons. She’s a late runner and should enjoy the added distance. 2nd time off the layoff and a bullet work give plenty to like coming into the race. #4 Dreaming of Drew is a daughter of Speightster and has the look of a mid flight stalker. Justin Stein has the call for Barbara Minshall and looks to be right on the pace today.

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Horse Racing Graded Stakes Analysis – Saturday, Sept. 12

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Horse Racing Graded Stakes Analysis – Saturday, 9/12/20

by: Ed Meyer

Kentucky Downs

Race #7 – The G-3 – Ladies Turf – 1 mile turf – 4:27 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #1 – Mitchell Road / #2 – Princess Causeway / #8 – Secret Message

#1 Mitchell Road is a daughter of English Channel for Bill Mott and Luis Saez in the saddle. She’s going out for the lead and Saez wins 22% with early style runners. She finished 2nd in this race last year as the beaten favorite and looks to turn the tables. #2 Princess Causeway is a long range closer for Ian Wilkes and Chris Landeros. They win 16% as a team and she’s 2 for 2 with wins on the undulating course. She’ll come calling around the far turn getting in position for the long run. #8 Secret Message hails from the Graham Motion barn with John Velasquez in the irons and has a solid late punch that can put out your lights.

Race #8 – The G-3 Ladies Turf Sprint – 6 1/2f – 4:59 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #8- Got Stormy / #7 – Cariba / #9 – Into Mystic

#8 Got Stormy hails from the Mark Casse barn with Tyler Gaffalione in the irons. This is her 2nd off the layoff move and she’s a perfect stalker. Her style fits the track and Gaffalione is 7 for 9 ITM at KyD. #7 Cariba enters for Christophe Clement and Irad Ortiz in the saddle. 3rd off the shelf and they win 21% on this move. #9 Into Mystic is a solid stalker for Brandon Walsh with Joe Talamo in the irons. 2nd off the layoff and exits a grass win at Ellis Park.

Race #10 – The Kentucky Turf Cup – 1 1/2 miles turf – 6:04 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #10 – Zulu Alpha / #2- Red Knight / #3 – Grand Journey

#10 Zulu Alpha comes from the Mike Maker barn with Tyler Gaffalione in the saddle. He is 1 for 2 ITM at KyD and been off for 2 months. He is 7 for 10 ITM at the distance and has a strong late kick. Gaffalione wins 16% with late runners and he’s had a great meet to date. #2 Red Knight hails from the Bill Mott barn and Luis Saez in the driver’s seat. His late punch will come in handy down the long stretch and Saez wins 20% with late runners. #3 Grand Journey enters for Mike Maker and Irad Ortiz in the saddle. His last effort was troubled and is one to toss out. He has a nice way of moving and should be in the running at the top of the lane.

Race #11 – The G-3 Runhappy Turf Sprint – 6f turf – 6:36 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #3 – Front Run the Fed / #5 – Bombard / #9 – Imprimis

#3 Front Run the Fed comes from the Chad Brown barn with Javier Castellano in the irons. He is 7 for 8 ITM on the turf and cuts back in distance. I like his chances to lay in mid flight and make a well timed move in the lane. #5 Bombard is turning back in distance shipping in from California for Richard Mandella. He is a son of War Front and Flavien Prat has the call. Prat wins with 25% of his turf runners and should be a factor. #9 Imprimis is a son of Broken Vow with Irad Ortiz in the saddle. He’s a closer and gets added distance off his last effort. This is his 2nd off the layoff, and ran 4th in this race last year. He’s looking to finish the job as they turn for home.

 

Horse Racing Graded Stakes Analysis – 9/5/2020 – Kentucky Derby

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Horse Racing Graded Stakes Analysis – 9/5/2020 – Kentucky Derby

by: Ed Meyer

Churchill Downs – Derby Day

Race #8 – The G-2 American Turf – 1 1/16 on the turf – 2:55 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #5 – Smooth Like Strait / #4 – Field Pass / #3 – Sugoi

#5 Smooth Like Strait is a speedy son of Midnight Lute for Mike McCarthy and John Velasquez. This is his 2nd off the layoff where the barn wins 18%. Versatile sort who can grab the lead or lay just off. He is 1 for 1 at CD and the same at the distance. Major player today. #4 Field Pass is a closing sort shipping in from Saratoga. Mike Maker is winning 17% with his grass starts and has Tyler Gaffalione in the saddle is winning 26% with Maker. He is 3 for 3 ITM at CD and has a nice late punch. #3 Sugoi is a mid pack stalker for Mike Tomlinson and Joe Rocco Jr. He was claimed off a tough 2nd place finish at CD and looks to be a solid fit in the race.

Race #9 – The G-2 Pat Day Mile – 1 mile – 3:35 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #1 – Cezanne / #2 – Echo Town / #9 – Rushie

#1 Cezanne is a son of Curlin for Bob Baffert and Florent Geroux. He’s cutting back from 8.5 furlongs and should relish the distance of the one turn mile. Look for an alert break keeping an eye on the pace to see when to push the button. #2 Echo Town hails from the Steve Asmussen barn with Ricardo Santana in the irons. A perfect stalker who may have the perfect style going the one turn mile. #9 Rushie enters for Mike McCarthy and Javier Castellano. He’s been off for 56 days since the G2 Bluegrass. His late run is solid, and Castellano wins 21% with late runners.

Race #10 – The G-3 Iroquois – 1 mile – 4:07 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #10 – Therideofalifetime / #3 – Super Stock / #7 – Pico d’ Oro

#10 Therideofalifetime is a son of Candy Ride for Ignacio Correas  IV with Florent Geroux in the saddle. He’s a speedy sort who should break close to the action from the start. Going a one turn mile may fit his wheelhouse and let him grab the lead with a rider who scores 19% with up close runners. #3 Super Stock is a son of Dialed In for Steve Asmussen and Ricardo Santana. He exits the Texas Futurity off a solid win and picks up Asmussen’s go to rider Santana. He’ll be up close as he gets the acid test today moving up the ladder. #7 Pico d’ Oro is a son of Curlin for William Morey and Javier Castellano. He has a nice late run and should relish the one turn mile. He moves up in class and sports a bullet work to prepare for the journey.

Race #11 – The G-2 Longines Churchill Distaff – 1 mile on the turf – 4:39 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #4 Newspaperofrecord / #6 – Beau Recall  /#2 – Daddy Is a Legend

#4 Newspaperofrecord hails from the Chad Brown barn with Javier Castellano in the irons. She is 2 for 2 ITM and 7 for 8 ITM on the turf. She has been off for two months and will come out quick from the gate break. Castellano wins 26% teaming up with Chad Brown. #6 Beau Recall is a closer for Brad Cox and Manny Franco in the irons. She is 8 for 10 ITM at the distance and ran second to the favorite back in the G1 Just a Game. If the pace is solid she’ll make her run around the final turn. #2 Daddy is a Legend comes in for Rusty Arnold and Florent Geroux in the saddle. This is her 2nd start of the year and looks to be getting ready for a fall campaign. A nice late kick with a rider who wins 19% with late runners is promising.

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Race #12 – The G-1 Derby City Distaff – 7f – 5:17 pm

BetPTC.com Selections/ #9 – Bellafina / #8 – Serengeti Empress / #10 – Ce Ce

#9 Bellafina is a daughter of Quality Road for Simon Callaghan with Mike Smith in the saddle. 3rd off the layoff and 7 for 7 ITM at the distance. She’s a solid late runner and Smith wins 27% with closers. #8 Serengeti Empress hails from the Thom Amoss barn with Tyler Gaffalione in the saddle. She has quick early foot and will be a pace player from the gate. This is her 3rd off the layoff where Amoss wins 26%. #10 Ce Ce enters for Mike McCarthy and John Velasquez. This daughter of Elusive Quality is a let runner and will be heard from in the final furlong. Don’t leave her out of your exotics.

Race #13 – The G-1 Turf Classic – 1 1/8 on the turf – 5:50 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #8 – Scared Life / #1 – Factor This / #2 – Bowie’s Hero

#8 Sacred Life is a solid late runner for Chad Brown and Paco Lopez in the irons. Lopez wins 20% with his grass runners and 26% with late running types. I like his chances at a square price in this field. His win at Monmouth was very nice last out as a prep. #1 Factor This has blistering speed and draws the rail for Brad Cox and Shaun Bridgmohan. He is 2 for 3 IT at CD and will jump out and snag the lead. Bridgmohan wins 25% with early runners. #2 Bowie’s Hero hails from the Phil D’Amato barn with Florent Geroux in the irons. 2rd off the layoff and the barn scores at 17% on this move. The rider fits and Geroux wins 20% with closing style runners.

Race #14 – The G-1 Kentucky Derby – 1 1/4 – 7:01 pm

BetPTC.com Selections / #17 – Tiz the Law / #16 – Honor A.P. / #7 – Money Moves

#17 Tiz the Law is a son of Constitution for Barclay Tagg and Manny Franco. He seeks his 5th straight win for Sackatoga Stable. He can jump out and overcome the #17 jinx with his versatile style of running. This is his 2nd off a brief layoff and ships in from the Spa. I’m looking for Franco to send from the outside and grab solid position. If he can be in the top six or seven runners as they past the Twin Spires the first time he’s going to be awfully tough. Look for Franco to keep him out of traffic and grab the lead before they make the turn for home. #16 Honor A.P. hails from the John Shirreff’s barn with Mike Smith in the saddle. A perfect stalker who will be very close to Tiz the Law not letting him out of view. When the real running begins look for Smith to press the chalk and play the role of the spoiler. #7 Money Moves is a son of Candy Ride for Todd Pletcher. Lightly raced and his efforts have all been promising. He was a beaten chalk last out and Pletcher comes back to score at a 26% win clip. This will be an acid test, and having Javier Castellano in the irons is a plus on big races.

Horse Racing Graded Stakes Analysis – August 29

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Horse Racing Graded Stakes Analysis – August 29, 2020

by: Ed Meyer

Saratoga Race #7 – The G-2 Amsterdam – 6f – 4:32 pm EDT

BetPTC.com Selections / #3 – Long Weekend / #2 – Yaupon / #1 – Basin

#3 Long Weekend is a speedy colt for Thomas Amoss and Luis Saez. Saez is an aggressive gate rider and wins 21% with early speed. He’s been off 50 days and sports a red hot work to prepare. He is 4 for 4 ITM going 6f. #2 Yaupon is a son of Uncle Mo for Steven Asmussen and Joel Rosario. A perfect stalker who could be dangerous just off the speed. Rosario is winning 21% at the meet and 36% teaming up with Asmussen. #1 Basin is a son of Liam’s Map for Todd Pletcher and Jose Ortiz. He’s been off 49 days since KEE and makes a big cut back in distance where he broke his maiden last year.

Race #8 – The G-1 Forego – 7f – 5:07 pm EDT

BetPTC.com Selections / #2 – Whitmore / #10 – Mind Control / #8 – Firenze Fire

#2 Whitmore hails from the barn of Ron Moquette and Luis Saez. He is 2 for 2 ITM at the Spa and a solid closer. His trip over the track in the G1 Vanderbilt may have him in top gear. He gets added distance and may be a little closer under Saez. #10 Mind Control comes from the barn of Gregory Sacco and John Velasquez in the irons. This son of Stay Thirsty has more speed and can be a pace factor in the hands of Johnny V. The barn wins 25% with graded stakes and Velasquez wins 25% with sprinters. #8 Firenze Fire comes from the Kelly Breen barn with Junior Alvarado in the saddle. He is 3 for 6 ITM over the course and should be a mid flight stalker. He’s a gamer and don’t leave him off your exotic tickets.

Race #9 – The G-1 Sword Dancer – 1 1/2 on the inner-turf – 5:43 pm EDT

BetPTC.com Selections / #8 – Sadler’s Joy / #7 – Pedro Cara / #6 – Cross Border

#8 Sadler’s Joy comes from the barn of Thom Albertrani with Javier Castellano in the irons. He is 5 for 9 ITM at the Spa over the course and has a wicked late turn of foot. He’s done well on the tight turns of the inner turf and will be a factor with a clean trip. #7 Pedro Cara is a son of Pedro the Great for the Graham Motion barn. His last start at Belmont in the Jockey Club Derby was solid at a huge price. He’s a strong late runner and Johnny V is a 36% ITM rider on the sod. Look for a late kick round the far turn. #6 Cross Border hails from the barn of Mike Maker with Jose Ortiz aboard. They are winning 44% as a team and this guy is 5 for 5 with wins over the Spa course. He loves the inner track and a versatile runner who can be close or lay back if needed.

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Horse Racing Graded Stakes Analysis – August 15

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Horse Racing Graded Stakes Analysis – August 15, 2020

by: Ed Meyer

Saratoga Race #8 – The $500,000 Saratoga Derby – 1 3/16 on the turf – 5:07 pm EDT

BetPTC.com Selections / #2 – Decorated Invader / #4 – Domestic Spending / #5 – Gufo

#2 Decorated Invader is a son of Declaration of War is seeking his 4th straight win and 3 for 3 ITM at the Spa. Joel Rosario in the saddle for Christophe Clement and 6 for 7 ITM on the turf. He’s a mid pack stalker who should enjoy a trip close to the rail. #4 Domestic Spending hails from the Chad Brown barn with Irad Ortiz in the irons. He is a late runner with a wicked late punch. This is his 3rd off the layoff where the barn wins 20%. #5 Gufo comes in for Christophe Clement and John Velasquez. 2nd start off the layoff and seeks his 5th straight win. He’ll come calling late in the lane.

Race #9 – The G-1 Alabama – 1 1/4 miles – 5:43 pm EDT

BetPTC.com Selections / #4 – Bonny South / #5 – Swiss Skydiver / #1 -Envoutante

#4 Bonny South hails from the Brad Cox barn and has the services of Irad Ortiz. This is her 2nd off a layoff, and the daughter of Munnings looks to stalk the pace. Ortiz wins 22% with stalkers and should get a shot turning for home. #5 Swiss Skydiver is going to take a good deal of action at the windows and should be the pace setter for Kenny McPeek and Tyler Gaffalione. She is 7 for 8 ITM lifetime and exits the G2 Bluegrass facing the boys as the beaten favorite. That 2nd place finish was strong and my only knock is the distance they are travelling today. If she gets loose it could be lights out quick. #1 Envoutante is a Ken McPeek runner and can just off the pace with Jose Ortiz. He may be one of the most patient riders in the country and wins 20% with type of runner. That bullet work is hard to look past when making final decisions.

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Monmouth Park Race #10 – The $150,000 Pegasus – 1 1/16 miles – 5:12 pm EDT

BetPTC.com Selections / #5 – Pneumatic / #8 – Jesus’ Team / #2 – Big City Bob

#5 Pneumatic comes in for Steve Asmussen and Joe Bravo. This son of Uncle Mo can stalk the speed and pounce. His race in the G1 Belmont was solid facing tougher company. He cuts back in distance and should be one of the major players. #8 Jesus’ Team has the services of Paco Lopez who is winning 31% over the course. Look for a good turn of speed as this son of Tapiture cuts back in distance and drops down in class. #2 Big City Bob comes in for Jorge Duarte and Nik Juarez. He is 2 for 2 at Monmouth and can sit just off and make a move around the far turn. He’s been off for 5 months and may come back sharp and ready making his 2nd start of the year.