By: Michael Jordan, @mhjpicks
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Race 1
Nice full field to kick off the day at GP. #9 Laura Speed will need a bump, but should improve dropping in class for Joseph (31%), switching to turf (18%) and first time at a route (22%). Hope to see this one get involved early.#4 Con Permiso is getting closer to the winners circle each race and has been close at this level and is the likely favorite. #6 Uncle Fun is dropping in class off a bullet work.
A (Must Use): 9-4-6
B (Consider): 5
Race 2
A lot of similar horses here in this race. #4 Iberico is off a couple of bad races, but takes a plunge and appears to have worked out any issues with solid works. Prior to those races this horse had figures that will dominate the group. #3 Magnilia Blvd drops slightly and has shown to be a better sprinter after a poor route race. #6 Congrats That, also a dropper, is the likely pace and has the ability to hold on despite a couple of recent fails.
A (Must Use): 4-3-6
B (Consider): 7-5
Race 3
#2 Gran Etiqueta hated the turf and gets back to dirt. Should be forwardly placed and set for a nice surprise effort. His last race was the anomaly and she should get back in form. #5 Dana Grace is a dropper who always seems to be close. She has been in the exacta the last four races. #6 Adonai Bless is a twice beaten favorite bumping up. She does have enough speed to be a factor.
A (Must Use): 2-5-3
B (Consider): 4
Race 4
#6 Audrey is a huge dropper with figures well above the others which should translate to a win. Her figures are superior to the group even despite poor placings. #3 Kirby is a good second option for Zerpa first off the claim who is 38% with horses in their second race. I expect a big jump forward today. #4 Dial A Lady is improving and gets an upgrade in the saddle to Zayas. Classic Sano placement
A (Must Use): 6-3
B (Consider): 4-1
Race 5
A race with an opportunity for chaos is well meant for #5 Choas Kid for Delgado (20%) who gets a weight advantage which could give the edge at a nice price. Another who could be the only real closer is my top choice #1 Sir Hoski who could come late into what should be a lot of pace. His speed figures are competitive and with another conditioner he would have more respect in the ML. #8 Vincitore is a twice beaten favorite with the figs to be competitive. Roussel continues to have good meet.
A (Must Use): 1-5-8
B (Consider): 6-4
Race 6
Great 2YO race. #2 Zuriel is off a strong bullet work for a new site performing well with first timers. #3 Hercules is also off a bullet out of a productive dam. #7 Julius the Great is out of a speedy sire who does well with first timers. #4 Callsomeonewhoncares goes for Nicks who is 20% for 2 YO.
A (Must Use): 2-3-7-4
B (Consider): 5
Race 7
Mandatory payout starts here with the lowest level claimer. #11 Luxe Diamond has her work cut out for her far outside. New trainer Morzan has something going and that could give the edge here. #6 Ima Daredevil is better on dirt and a repeat of the effort two back would be dominant. #1 Itsmyluckygirl will likely send from the rail but could ride the pocket too.
A (Must Use): 11-6-1
B (Consider): 2-5-3
Race 8
First stakes race the Proud Man for 2YOs. The logical is the ML favorite #7 Fulmini stretches out (19%) off the maiden for Maker and will be involved early. Race is his to win or lose. #8 Boca Boy moves to grass after some sloppy races and ran well including a stakes race. Could translate to a big effort today.
A (Must Use): 7-8
B (Consider): 5-1
Race 9
The Florida Sire Susan’s Girl should be a great race despite the small field. #5 Princess Secret has a never been out of the exacta and has some heart to push through the pace. #1 Freak will be sitting just off but I worry distance is too much. #3 Alluramore is a maiden who is obviously thought highly of to be entered aggressively. #4 Go Jo Jo Go had a big closing effort last out and could repeat.
A (Must Use): 5-1-3-4
B (Consider): 6
Race 10
The Sharp Susan should be dominated by #5 Spanish Loveaffair who crushed the field on debut at the trip. Should be tough today again for Casse. #4 Director’s Cut improved last out at the trip to get the maiden win and could be ready for another. #2 Can’t Buy Love goes for The always dangerous on turf for Maker.
A (Must Use): 5-4
B (Consider): 2-9
Race 11
The final stakes, the 200k Affirmed will also have a tough and strong favorite. #4 Big Daddy Dave stretches off the big maiden win. He was very strong and should improve today for Nicks/Zayas. #6 Breeze on By could very well do that today. He has won both starts in front running fashion. #1 Gatsby ran second to the Ml favorite off a poor G3 outing. Being on firm footing should help him move forward.#5 Seazan would need a jump but has a chance to upset the group.
A (Must Use): 4-6-1
B (Consider): 5
Race 12
#11 Extra Extra will go for the lead and class drop should help him last. Always good to have a front-runner in your multis. #7 Policy Option is a former Chad Brown horse for Joseph will be a factor late after winning on the class drop.
A (Must Use): 11-7-6
B (Consider): 4-8-9