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BetPTC.com Weekend Stakes Preview – 12/29/18

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BetPTC.com/ Weekend Stakes Preview / Ed Meyer

Gulfstream Park

Race #8 – The Tropical Park Oaks – 1 1/16 on the turf – 3:39 pm EDT

BetPTC.com Selections / #1 – Too Cool to Dance / #6 – Proud O’ Paddy / #13 – Angel of Mischief

#1 Too Cool to Dance has Irad Ortiz in the saddle for Chad Brown. They are winning 18% on the year and bring a daughter of Kitten’s Joy who’s been off for three months. They are cutting back in distance and the connections win 29% with layoff runners. #6 Proud O’ Paddy is a daughter of Paddy O’Prado for Jane Cibelli. She is 4 for 5 ITM at GP and been off since October. She won her last start and the barn wins 23% with repeat runners. Nik Juarez is the reinsman and should have her close to the pace. #13 – Angel of Mischief hails from the Norm Casse barn with Julien Leparoux in the irons. Toss out her race in the G2 Mrs. Revere at CD and she is a perfect 2 for 2 on the sod. Casse is going to do big things in racing and the meet at Gulfstream may kick it off.

Race #9 – The Via Borghese – 1 3/16 on the turf – 4:10 pm EDT

BetPTC.com Selections / #5 – Peru / #7 – Danceland / #2 – Silver Shaker

#5 Peru comes from the Mike Maker barn and is a daughter of Motivator. Jose Ortiz in the irons and she is 3 for 6 ITM at Gulfstream Park. She gets added distance and should be drafting right behind the top flight. Ortiz fits her like a glove and wins 21% with Maker runners. #7 Danceland is a daughter of Tapit for Shug McGaughey. John Velasquez is the rider and she’s making her 2nd start off a layoff. The barn wins 21% on this move and she takes a drop down from graded company and switches back to Johnny V. #2 Silver Shaker comes from the Chad Brown and is making her 2nd start off the layoff. The trainer wins 24% on this move and is 8 for 9 ITM on the green. Irad Ortiz in the irons, and just got bested at the wire last out. She will be forwardly placed in this group.

Race #11 – The Tropical Park Derby – 1 1/16 on the turf – 5:12 pm EDT

BetPTC.com Selections / #4 – Breaking the Rules / #12 – Rose’s Vision / #11 – Therapist

#4 Breaking the Rules is a son of War Front for the Shug McGaughey barn. Irad Ortiz has the call and was an impressive winner last time out. He’s been away for two months and ships in fresh from Belmont after some solid works at Payson Park. #12 Rose’s Vision is a son of Artie Schiller with Jose Ortiz in the driver’s seat. He’s been away from the races since August and working regular at Palm Meadows. Trainer Stuart Simon scores 25% off a last race win. #11 Therapist is a son of Freud for trainer Christophe Clement. He is 2 for 2 ITM at GP and 7 for 9 on the greensward. Tyler Gaffalione has the call and comes in fresh and ready to fire.

 

BetPTC.com Horses to Watch – 3/6/17

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Horses to Watch – Ed Meyer

The weather returned to more winter like temperatures after a brief taste of an early spring. The road to the Derby preps carried on, and with each passing race we find ourselves taking copious notes to determine the contenders from the pretenders as the the first Saturday in May is only 61 days away. Be sure to keep a close on eye on Derby prep action with every passing week, and keep building your bankroll. – Here are some runners who deserve a good look before they take to the track. Some may have a good excuse while others are candidates for a repeat trip to the winner’s circle. – Best of luck from your friends at BetPTC.com !

Aqueduct

2/25/17

Race #7 – #4 – Stormin Stephen – 6f on the inner track

Fresh off the claim with apprentice Hector Diaz in the irons. This son of Malibu Moon stumbled badly leaving the gate as Diaz corrected his mount to manage a good 4th place effort.

Fair Grounds

2/25/17

Race #4 – #4 – Tweeting – 6f on the main

Florent Geroux aboard for Thom Proctor with a good looking 1st timer. A well-bred filly by Uncle Mo was last away from the break and was carried wide into the final turn for home. This gal managed a solid bid for 3rd and should rebound nicely for a solid trainer.

Race #6 – #9 – Awesome Saturday – 6f on the main 

First timer from the Bret Calhoun barn with B.J. Hernandez in the irons. This son of Any Given Saturday was forced to check sharply and still managed to hit the after-burners and close with a flourish to get the win. He has the look of a repeat player who deserves a play right back.

Race #9 – #3 – Shane’s Girlfriend – 1 1/16 on the dirt

Mario Gutierrez in the driver’s seat for Doug O’Neill. They shipped in from California and was working very well in the mornings. She was slammed on both sides leaving the gate and she still tried to rebound with her first start of 2017. Sent off the odds-on chalk, her back class gives us plenty to look forward.

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Race #10 – #1 – Bullard’s Alley – 1 1/8 on the turf

Solid runner from the Tim Glyshaw barn. This was his 2nd start off the shelf and may need a little class relief dropping out of graded company. This son of Flower Alley seems to enjoy the sod and lesser foes can have a strike at a sweet price.

Gulfstream Park

2/25/17

Race #5 -#4 – Blue Buff – 5 1/f on the dirt

First timer by Unbridled’s Song with Joe Bravo in the irons. He was working lights out in the morning at Palm Meadows and his dam (Fiery Pulpit) has three wins from 4 starters. He was wide down the backstretch and won impressively. He is a strong candidate to move up the ladder with promise.

Race #8 – #2 – I’m Stepping It Up – 7f on the main

Fresh off the claim for John Servis. 9-year-old son of Congrats and was forced to tap on the brakes down the backside. Once he was in gear he out put forth an honest effort for the show dough.

BetPTC.com Horses to Watch – 2/13/17

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Horses to Watch – Ed Meyer

The Sam F. Davis, San Vincente, and WEBN Stakes gave us a little glimpse of good things to come from the three-year-olds.  If you’re a horse player you have to love this time of year. The marquee events start catching your eye on Monday, and before you know you’ll be thinking of Saturday. With every passing morning the sun is coming up minutes earlier, and I can smell the roses blooming in Louisville. – But hold your horses ! – There’s a bevy of races that offer plenty of bankroll building value, and many runners who’ll get a pass this weekend as they may not have put forth their best effort due to unforeseen circumstances. Be on the lookout and give them a good look before heading to the windows. – Best of luck from your friends at BetPTC.com !

Gulfstream Park

2/11/17

Race #6 – #9 – Love Me in Malibu – 7 1/2f on the turf

Javier Castellano was the pilot, and the daughter of Malibu Moon has been off for two months shipping in from Churchill Downs. She was dropping in class and the Eddie Kenneally barn wins 37% dropping down two class levels. She was sent off the odds-on chalk and bumped at the start and forced wide throughout the race.

Race #7 – #5 – Snag – 1 1/16 on the turf

This son of Harlan’s Holiday was backing up from 2 miles on the turf and brought together the team of Florent Geroux and Todd Pletcher. He was dropping in class to the O.C. $35,000 level and looked to be a player. The colt saved ground along the rail and was forced to tap on the brakes and await room at the 1/4 pole. He still managed a solid bid but had to settle for 4th money this day.

Race #8 – #1 – Rocketry – 7 1/2f on the turf

First time starter from the James Jerkins barn and drew the rail post. he has been training a solid clip at Palm Meadows and he bred to relish the turf. – Nik Juarez found himself back in the rear and had the look of a runner who has good racing interest but will need a bit more ground. Be on the lookout for a little longer race and the barn will have all systems go !

Race #9 – #3 – Puca –  1 1/8 on the turf – G-3 Suwannee River 

Five-yr-old daughter of Big Brown making her first start in two months shipping in from Aqueduct. She hails from the Bill Mott barn, and had the services of veteran turf rider Jose Lezcano. – She was a off a beat slow from the gate break and forced 7 wide into the far turn while making up ground. Maybe a small drop in class does the trick, or she’ll score at a big price at this class level. Either way, this is a follow right back to the windows runner.

Race #10 – #5 – Flatlined – 1 1/8th on the turf

Have you ever had a bad hair day for no reason ? – Well this gelding tossed in a clunker and there is no real explanation. Jersey-Joe Bravo had the call for Charles Dickey and is 9/12 ITM over the green. – He showed no real effort and was forced five wide down the backstretch. – He has the look of a turfer who will jump up and pay box cars, and you’ll want him in your exotic wagers.

Race #11 – #7 – Sharp Azteca –  1 mile GP Handicap

This son of Freud has the look of a runner who could relish the sprint or stretch out a bit and get the job done. He showed the way and drew off by a 4 1/2 length victory. 7/9 ITM for the Jorge Navarro barn and loves the GP oval. – This was his first start back off the G-1 Malibu and I think were in for a treat in the 2017 season.

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BetPTC.com Horses to Watch – 1/9/16

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Horses to Watch – Ed Meyer

Rain, bitter cold, and sub zero windchill’s covered many ovals this past weekend. – It never stopped the mailman, and the horsemen always try to put on the show. When the winds start making that five degree night in the minus zone and rain holds court in areas that see little to no precipitation. Thoroughbred racing is at the mercy of Mother Nature. – Rest assured, the rain and cold won’t last forever and you’ll be seeing a full compliment of red-hot racing action soon.  In the meantime, here are some runners you’ll be waiting to see hit the entry box as they’ll offer up some good value at the windows. Best of luck from your friends at BetPTC.com ! 

Gulfstream Park

1/7/17

Race #3 – #4 – Summer Luck – 6f on the dirt

Javier Castellano in the irons for Mark Casse. A solid daughter of Lookin at Lucky had her first start in 57 days. She was bumped at the break and checked back shortly after. The good news is she managed to get it all together and turn in a very impressive 3rd place effort. She was turning back from a mile at Churchill and this race may be sign of good things to come.

Race #4 – #2 – Shiraz – 7 1/2f on the turf

Paco Lopez in the saddle for Mike Maker, and they brought a son of Tale of the Cat to post. It was his second off the layoff shipping in from New York and he checked off heels losing his action. The upside was he still managed a show placing after getting a tough trip.

Race #5 – #4 -Expedition –  1 1/16 on the main

Javier Castellano in the driver’s seat for Todd Pletcher. This son of Pioneer of the Nile bobbled at the break and got back on path down the backstretch. He was in a striking position to make a run and appeared to call it an early day. This was his 2nd lifetime effort and he should improve for the trainer next out as the barn is known for getting all the bugs out ready to roll.

Race #7 – #7 – Something Awesome – 7f on the dirt

Corey Lanerie was in the saddle and his mount was making his 1st start in 55 days. He shipped in from Woodbine and came rolling 7 wide late with very good energy.

Race #8 – #6 – Inflexibilty – 1 1/16 on the turf

Joel Rosario in the saddle for Chad Brown. They brought a daughter of Scat Daddy who was a first timer coming off a solid work tab at Palm Meadows. She was bothered at the start and this took her mind completely off business. Brown will have her more focused as he wins (25%) on the turf.

Race #9 – #7 – Bellavais – 7 1/2f on the turf

John Velasquez was aboard this filly making her first start in 59 days shipping in from Aqueduct. She was hammered in and threaded the needle at the top of the lane. At the 1/4 pole she tipped off making her run when an opponent struck her with a whip across her nose. She jumped a shadow and tried to bite the other horse. – The good news is she won by 3/4 and will only get better from here.

Tampa Bay Downs

1/7/17

Race #3 – #4 – Big Bad Kitty – 6f on the dirt

He was a first time starter with Erick Rodriguez in the irons. Sent off the odds-on favorite he hit the side of the gate upon leaving and was off very slow. – This race is one for the trash bin as he’ll come back ready to reward his backers.

BetPTC.com – Horses to Watch – 2/8/2016

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Horses to Watch – Ed Meyer

The races are getting better with each passing weekend, and you can smell the aroma of roses  in the distance. – It won’t be long until we’ll be singing “My Old Kentucky Home”  with a tear in our eye. Now before you start etching in stone your Triple Crown hopeful, remember there are many races to come, and many runners will appear out of thin air. – Nothing new, it happens every year. That is one of the best surprises of Thoroughbred racing. – Before you sit back and wait for the spring to arrive, here are some runners that will have you jogging to the windows the next time they hit the track.

Gulfstream Park

Race #10 – 2/3/16 – #2 – 1 3/16 on the turf

#2 – Songoficeandfire = Jose Lezcano had the call for Bill Mott. This mare settled out nicely behind runners under the guided hand of Lezcano, and waited patiently for a seem. It just wouldn’t appear, and he finally had to “bull” his way over to get out as he had tons of runner. This move had him tap on the brakes, and when he finally saw daylight he ran out of real estate. – Lezcano and Mott are 37% ITM as team,  and I would look for some payback next up.

Dubai / Meydan

Race #2 – 2/4/16 – #3 – 5f on the turf

#3 – Naadirr = Christophe Soumillion aboard for Marco Botti, and his runner closed very fast down the lane. It had the look of a solid prep, and the commentators made note he’ll be returning later for the reminder of the Carnival. Soumillon is one of the best turf riders in the world, and he waited patiently before giving a little gas and accelerated swiftly with no real urging.

Dubai / Meydan

Race #5 – 2/4/16 – #2 – 1 3/4 mile

#2 – Famous Kid – James Doyle had the assignment for Saeed bin Suroor, and this runner was locked in against the fence by State Empire. Once Doyle was able to guide his runner off the hedge he had a very strong late kick to finish up 3rd. – Hoping to see a return later in the month for the Carnival.

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Gulfstream Park

Race #8 – 2/6/16 – Race #8 – #8 – 1 1/16 on the turf

#8 – Who’s Your Drama = Javier Castellano in the irons for Todd Pletcher. This was the second effort off the shelf for the son of Big Drama, and had been working well at Palm Meadows. – Confidently handled and had the misfortune of running into some slow fractions. He closed up very solid after being 14th in this field. – An effort pretty much the same has him in the winner’s circle.

Race #12 – 2/6/16 – #4 – 1 1/8 on the turf

#4 – All Included = Luis Saez aboard for Todd Pletcher.  He was holding the rail most of the trip, and when called upon for his best stride was a little erratic trying to work off the rail. – The connections team up to win 35% as team, and this son of Include looks to be on target for a great 2016.