There is a bevy of good races for the holiday weekend. – I used to relish the nine live races at our local track years ago. Now, with a full card of simulcasting ready for betting it is like a non-stop buffet of action. – Sit back, and take a look at these runners. Use them as food for thought and whet your appetite. – Be sure to the Winning Ponies E-Z Win Forms for the definitive answer on how the races will take shape! – Have a great weekend!

 

Belmont Park

 

Race #1 – #2 – Malibu Mischief = Take a look at the blistering bullet work: 35.2 – the best of 54 works at the distance for the day.

Race #2 – #9 – Southern Brigade = Exits a “key” race where three winners from nine starters have returned.

Race #3 – #5 – Fight On Lucy = Bullet work of 36.1 and was the best of five at the distance.

Race #5 – #6 – Montauk Daddy = Trainer Linda Rice wins 27% making the 2nd career race.

Race #6 – #6 – Majid = Horse for the course angle where he’s 2 for 2 with wins. – Looking to keep rolling them up.

Race #7 – #2 – Newspaperofrecord = Bullet work with Irad Ortiz and should be ready to make the news today.

Race #8 – #8 – Pat on the Back = Exits a hit key race where 2 runners from three starters have come back to win.

Race #9 – #12 – Demarchelier = Fit and ready and has the services of Castellano. – Look for a really big effort.

Race #10 – #2 – Preservationist = Exits a strong “key” race where 2 runners from 3 starters have scored.

 

Ellis Park 

Race #3 – #1 – Finesse Bere = Hot trainer angle who wins 23% 3rd off the layoff.

Race #4 – #6 – C.P. Quality = Exits a “key” race where three have returned to score.

Race #9 – #8 – Dos Vinos = Red hot and ready to get a winner’s circle picture today.

 

Belterra Park 

 

Race #3 – #2 – It’s a Ford = Red hot rider on the turf and exits a “key” race where 2 from 3 starters have come back to win.

Race #4 – #1 – Liberate = Going to be odds-on and can be used as a “free spot” for multi-race gimmicks. – Ready to roll from the rail.

Race #7 – #3 – Turndown Da Volume = Sony Leon has been riding on a hot streak and looks to continue.

 

Have a happy holiday weekend and may your winners be many and your photos be few!