Race Five - #8 Best Impression : We don’t normally like playing the chalk, but we think the price will more than compensate for this horses true chances of winning. We had this horse chasing wide against a gold rail in the race two back in a much tougher spot and then last time out the filly was entered into the appropriate level but made an early move into a scorching hot pace that ended up collapsing. We significantly upgraded that performance given the pace dynamics. Moreover she was claimed by Linda Rice who often moves these types up, sporting a gaudy 35% win-rate and $2.93 ROI in this situation. Look for her to sit an outside stalking trip and loom up around the turn and take care of her business.
The Play: 2 units to Win.
Race Eight - #2 Duboff : This filly ran a bang-up race last time out, albeit against much weaker company, but that ability figure earned (trip-adjusted speed figure) is the highest in this field. Furthermore she should sit a good ground-saving trip tucked in right behind the speeds. Look for Javy to tip her out at the top of the lane and produce her finish- getting a jump on the classier closers in this field. The price will be right to find out if she can hold them off in deep stretch!
The Play: 1 unit to Win.