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American Turf - Horses to Watch |
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American Turf Club
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.
Friday, August 27
CALDER
ANDALUSIAN: Hard knocking eight-year-old has enjoyed a nice season thus far,
never failing to show up, no matter the surface. Note, faced slightly tougher
in latest.
BAY OF WICKLOW: Finally broke through in ninth career start with a grassy
maiden claiming win, then stepped up with a third-place finish in an allowance
off-the-turfer at 19-1. Love what we're seeing out of this guy right now.
BROWN DIRT COWBOY: Toss July 24 effort in the slop, and he's run well at
double-digits in his last three attempts. Nearly pulled it off at 10-1 in
latest; the time to play is now.
CASH US NOW: Ran well to place third in a maiden claiming off-the-turfer in his
debut, but never threatened when stepped up to a maiden special weight on
grass. Get involved if back with maiden claimers.
SMART KIDDO: Three straight in-the-money finishes versus allowance company
since switching hands for $16k. Nice claim.
SPEED ANGEL: Not a bad first attempt versus winners, finishing a well-beaten
fourth at 14-1 after hitting the gate at the start. Should be able to build off
that one.
4 STAR SPECIAL: MUSICAL ROMANCE: Clearly prefers racing on the green stuff,
but still managed to hit the board in last two in rained-off affairs. Rain,
rain go away.
LONGSHOT: DOUBLE HOLIDAY: Hard luck second at 22-1 while making only his second
start of the season. Very playable versus $12.5k maiden claimers.
GOLDEN GATE
ADVANCE TICKET: Five straight second-place finishes, but by no means a
bridesmaid. A solid win/place bet is a must.
COUSIN BRUNO: Was starting to figure it out late last season before hitting the
sidelines. On the comeback trail for Steve Specht barn.
DEFEND LIBERTY: Back-to-back game second-place finishes after early speed
duels. Hard not to like this lightly raced gelding.
FIRST TAKIN: Five respectable efforts at prices without getting his picture
taken since kicking off his season in May. His time is coming.
SMART MOVER: Recent form is dismal, but may wake-up with a return to Golden
Gate's all-weather, the site of his runaway maiden win. Far from impossible.
SNUFFY SMITH: Capable of much better than he's produced in his last two
efforts. Can turn it around at a hefty number.
STATELY APPEAL: Has completed the trifecta in a pair of attempts since
returning from the bench in August. Primed for best.
STRATE OFF THEBLOC: Just hasn't looked the same in his last two tries over dirt
surfaces at PLN. Gets back on track at Golden Gate for top barn.
VIA ZAVATA: Two solid efforts since resurfacing from October layoff. Was good
enough to graduate at Del Mar last summer; very dangerous when right.
4 STAR SPECIAL: SIDEPOCKET LOU: Has reeled off two straight since exiting SoCal
off the William Morey claim. Keeps rolling versus cheap claimers.
LONGSHOT: SINGLE N WILD: Lightly raced Singletary filly needed one off the
layoff, and was also squeezed at the start. Can improve at a big price.
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