Race Four #5 Mo Kreesa- This 3YO gelding should have a clear cut pace advantage in this spot. He’s been involved in back-to-back races featuring hot paces and should take advantage of the lack of other speed signed on here today. Moreover, Mark Henning isn’t known as being a ‘claiming trainer’, but he actually has had a lot of success with his claims- sporting a 21% Win Rate and $2.95 ROI. Look for Johnny V to be able to put ‘em to sleep on the front-end and we’ll try to get this gelding home at a generous price!
The Play: 5 units to Win, 1 unit on 5/2,7 Exacta and 1 unit on 5/7 Exacta.
Race Eight- #2 Khali Magic should take advantage of being lone speed in this spot and Irad Ortiz should be intent on gunning her from the rail draw. We think the #3 Lemon Muffin is the interesting filly to go with her in the exacta. She was in good form earlier this year and started tailing off shortly before the untimely passing of a truly great human being and ambassador of our game, The Coach. RIP Legend.. She’s since switched barns and is now being conditioned by Rudy Brisset and has been steadily working at Ellis. We think she can return to her previous form in this spot and make first run at the #2 horse and get a jump on the closers in what should be a moderately-paced race.
The Play: 1 unit on 2,3 Exacta Box and 1 unit on 2/3 Exacta.