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RULES OF PLAY: In our opinion, each horse listed below (and in our
newsletter) has a reasonable chance to win or run well
for second. If there are two recommended horses running in the same race, play
both to win and place and in the exacta
and/or quinella. We suggest giving precedence to a selection in a more recent
report or, if you like, play the horse with
the higher odds.
NOTE: Our recommendations have a life of one month, so you may want to
print this page to keep for your handicapping. If,
however, you find there are too many horses to watch simply discard the oldest
issue in the one-month cycle. Horses
switching tracks remain plays, and sometimes become our best plays as shrewd
trainers place fit horses in excellent spots
on other circuits, so keep an eye out in these instances. Good luck and always
bear in mind: Play with your head, not over
it.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
FAIR GROUNDS
MOJITO MAN: Faced fleet pace foe, gave chase, and weakened over sloppy ground in hot sprint most recently; finds right spot to lead others a merry chase.
MORAL FIBER: Raced with pace and stayed on for third in his first try since late-September; one-mile trip in return gives needed conditioning boost for next time.
NITE IN ROME: New face in town chased and faded over good ground in return from break; filly with solid pedigree and connections steps up her game from here.
SARAVA MAN: Battled with leaders and weakened a touch to finish a useful fourth of 12 in racing debut; son of Sarava only improves from here.
SLEEVE: Lagged early and showed some late interest to grab fifth in what should prove a useful debut run to improve upon; son of Ten Most Wanted would appreciate added ground.
UPTOWN SEATTLE: Broke last of 11 from tricky rail post position in his racing debut, but showed nice stretch interest to be third; maiden win waiting for him next time.
4*SPECIAL: INNER LIGHT: Raced eager early but in some traffic, and then simply didn?t have the needed stretch punch in latest third-place finish; perhaps dead-send, maybe pair of blinks, works best now.
LONGSHOT: OH SO AWESOME: Typically lagged early but did put in a minor run to grab fourth over sloppy footing in his latest; packs punch on claiming scene with right trip.
TURF PARADISE
FRENCHIE?S FAST: Rallied off slow break to win going away, albeit in slow time over soft company, in first start since June; takes another if reasonably spotted.
HIDDEN BOUNTY: Sat a touch off pace, took over, and drew out to clear score at odds-on billing most recently; proven performer keeps rolling in current form.
MANNINGTOHARRISON: Chased throughout and stayed on for second behind blowout winner in his latest; game sort knocks out a big one on turf before long.
SILVER PLAN: Now has a pair of fair races under his saddle since back from August-layoff; puts in big run with lower-end claiming cast next time.
WAILEA WARRIOR: Made up plenty of ground to finish third in blanket finish most recently; nice to see veteran back on form, and thinking he holds it.
4*SPECIAL: PASS ME THE SUGAR: Battled on pace along the inside and weakened in lane when an improved and useful fourth in her first start since September; set now.
LONGSHOT: TOLL FREE: Lagged early behind legitimate pace, put in move to get in range, and flattened in lane to sixth most recently; past efforts say he does more with right trip.
