After having Santa Anita days for a while, I’ve been moved to Oaklawn and couldn’t be more excited. I think it’s a fantastic track with plenty of opportunities. Let’s get to it!
Race 1) #8 Get That Box was going a little too far last out and I think this distance will suit better. Seems to be in good shape and is definitely worth a few bucks. #1 Snuggley Bear has a truly erratic form but there’s definitely a chance that he puts it all together today. Don’t leave out.
Race 2) #1 Golden Paree looks fantastic here! Should be the speed without interference like we saw in the last. A little concerned about the connections but it may not matter here today. #9 All Right With Me has been off for the better part of a year but the class of racing we saw last is in a whole different league. Given Asmussen, this one definitely isn’t the one to turn a blind eye towards.
Race 3) A nice price horse here with #4 Jean’s Beauty. Can’t quite put my finger on this one but the recent running lines seem quite awkward and think those can be tossed out. An effort more recently might be enough to win this lower level race and is worth a look.#7 Blushing Bella will be the post time favorite and deservedly so.
Race 4) Looking for prices here so I’m going to go with #5 La Johnnie!!! Another puzzling but fun race here. #5 has some serious opportunity here. Birzer will be piloting a well conditioned horse in a weaker field. Again, we spy a deserved favorite in #9 Shell Locket.
Race 5) #4 Undivided simply outpaces, outclasses, out speeds the rest of the field here. Easy choice here. Like this one and if you’re looking for a single, give this filly a look!
Race 6) #2 Bubba’s Dixie looks like the one for me in the sixth here. I like the second off the claim angle and seems to be in shape here. Gutsy call but I would personally single here as well.
Recommended Race 5 bet: $10 Double 4/2
Race 7) Nothing from me here in this race. Pass.
Race 8) #5 Bebop Shoes looks wildly the best here. Not much more to say besides another SINGLE! Let’s make some money.
Race 9) No opinion here again.
Suggested Pick 5: 4/2/ALL/5/ALL Total: $55