Races of the Week and Ohio Stakes Selections

I had a profitable weekend last week. Sailor's Cap won the Colonial Turf Cup, paying $9.20 to win, $5.20 to place, and $3.80 to show. Mauralanka won the New York Handicap, paying $3.30 to win, $2.20 to place, and $2.10 to show. Pay the Man won the J. William Petro Memorial, paying $3.80 to win, $3.00 to place, and $2.40 to show. Ginger Brew finished second in the Queen's Plate, paying $3.80 to place and $3.00 to show. So far this year, a flat $2 win bet on my selections has yielded a net profit of $28.70 on total wagers of $88.

Tomorrow, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Hollywood Gold Cup at Hollywood Park and the Suburban Handicap, which is also Equibase's race of the week, at Belmont Park.

My selection in the Hollywood Gold Cup is Tiago, who makes his second start off of a layoff. Tiago can come from off the pace and appears to like Hollywood Park. The Form provides free past performances. So does Brisnet.com.

I'll bet Solar Flare in the Suburban. Solar Flare is taking a big step up in class, but he's won three in a row, and I think he might be able to steal this race on the front end. The Form provides free past performances. So does Equibase.

My selection in the Cleveland Gold Cup tomorrow at Thistledown is Pyrite Gem. Pyrite Gem makes her second start of the year. She finished third against colts last year in the Best of Ohio Juvenile. Darley Stable provides free past performances.

Races of the Week and Ohio Stakes Selections

Last week, Curlin won the Stephen Foster Handicap. Cowgirls Don't Cry finished fourth in the Ogden Phipps Handicap. Seducing Mr. G finished third in the Magic City Classic, paying $2.20 to show. Tom Archdeacon was scratched from the Sydney Gendelamn Memorial Handicap. So far this year, a flat $2 win bet on my selections has yielded a net profit of $20.40 on total wagers of $80.

Today, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Colonial Turf Cup at Colonial Downs and the New York Handicap at Belmont Park. Equibase's race of the week is the Queen's Plate tomorrow at Woodbine.

My selection in the Colonial Turf Cup is Sailor's Cap, who is coming off of a bullet work. There's not much early speed in today's race, and Sailor's Cap can run on the front end when he wants to. The Form provides free past performances. So does McPeek Racing.

Mauralakana looks like a deserving favorite in the New York Handicap. She's 3 for 4 this year. The Form provides free past performances. So does Stronach Stable.

Pay the Man looks like a deserving favorite in the J. William Petro Memorial Handicap today at Thistledown. She has 4 wins from 5 starts at Thistledown, and is coming off of a bullet work. Thistledown provides free past performances for all Petro nominees. Equibase provides entries.

The Queen's Plate is a tough race to handicap, with a field of 15 three-year-olds, none of whom has gone a mile and a quarter before. I'll bet Ginger Brew. She's a filly taking on colts for the first time, but she's coming off of a bullet work, and is undefeated at Woodbine. Equibase provides free past performances. So does Stronach Stable.

Races of the Week and Ohio Stakes Selections

Last week, Out of Control finished second in the Manhattan Handicap, paying $4.20 to place and $3.40 to show. Da'Tara upset Big Brown in the Belmont Stakes. So far this year, a flat $2 win bet on my selections has yielded a net profit of $24.40 on total wagers of $76.

Today, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Stephen Foster Handicap at Churchill Downs and the Ogden Phipps Handicap at Belmont Park. The Form now requires registration for its race of the week content. If you want to avoid registering, you can get free past performances for the Foster from Equibase and for the Phipps from Stronach Stables.

Curlin, who makes his first start in North America this year, looks like a prohibitive favorite. I can't bet against him, but he'll probably go off at too short a price to be worth a bet. The Foster also features a pair of Ohio Derby winners: Delightful Kiss, who won last year's Derby, and 2004 Derby victor Brass Hat. The Form provides free past performances.

Frank Stronach's entry of Spring Waltz and Ginger Punch looks awfully tough in the Phipps, but I'll take a chance on Cowgirls Don't Cry, who is coming off of a win in the Shuvee Handicap and whose front-running style is well suited to Belmont Park. The Form provides free past performances.

Today's card at River Downs features two state-bred stakes races: the Magic City Classic, for Alabama-breds, and the Sydney Gendelman Memorial Handicap for Ohio-breds.

My selection in the Magic City is Seducing Mr. G, who finished second to morning-line favorite Ack Magical back in November. I think Seducing Mr. G will benefit from the inside post this time.

In the Gendelman, I'll go with Tom Archdeacon, who won an open stakes race at Arlington last year, but only if the race stays on the turf.

Races of the Week

Last week, Smooth Air won the Ohio Derby, paying $5.80 to win, $3.40 to place, and $2.40 to show. Nottawasaga finished seventh in the Nassau Stakes. O'Riain finished fifth in the Green Carpet Stakes. So far this year, a flat $2 win bet on my selections has yielded a net profit of $26.40 on total wagers of $74.

Today, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Belmont Stakes and the Manhattan Handicap, both at Belmont Park.

Big Brown looks like the most likely winner of the Belmont, but he'll probably go off at too short a price to bet. I'll pass the race. The Form provides free past performances.

In the Manhattan, I'll bet Out of Control. Out of Control's recent Beyer figures are competitive with the rest of this field, and he can come from just off the pace. He's never gone a mile and a quarter before, but his Tomlinson rating indicates that it shouldn't be a problem for him. The Form provides free past performances.

Races of the Week and Ohio Stakes Selections

Last week, I neglected to make any selections. Mauralakana won the Sheepshead Bay Handicap. Looky Yonder won the Vagrancy Stakes. Two weeks ago, Big Brown won the Preakness Stakes. Stay Close finished second in the Dixie Stakes, paying $6.00 to place and $4.60 to show. So far this year, a flat $2 win bet on my selections has yielded a net profit of $26.60 on total wagers of $68.

Today, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Ohio Derby at Thistledown and the Nassau Stakes at Woodbine.

Smooth Air looks like a deserving favorite in the Ohio Derby. We got quite a bit of rain overnight here in Cleveland, and Smooth Air is undefeated on off tracks. He has tactical speed, and the inside post should help him. In Smooth Air's only start at a mile and an eighth, he finished only 5 lengths behind Big Brown. The Form provides free past performances.

I'll bet Nottawasaga in the Nassau. Nottawasaga makes her second start of the year today. She appears to like the distance and the surface, and Eric Coatrieux's horses run well on the turf. The Form provides free past performances.

In the Green Carpet Stakes today at River Downs, I'll bet O'Riain, who has two stakes wins around two turns. He's never raced on the turf, but I wouldn't be surprised if this race is moved to the main track, as spring turf races at River Downs often are. Brisnet.com provides free past performances.

Races of the Week

Last week, I neglected to make any selections. El Gato Malo won the Lone Star Derby and Casino Drive won the Peter Pan Stakes. Two weeks ago, Pyro finished eighth in the Kentucky Derby. Pforperfectpistol finished fifth in the Babst/Palacios Memorial Stakes. So far this year, a flat $2 win bet on my selections has yielded a net profit of $28.60 on total wagers of $66.

Today, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Preakness Stakes and the Dixie Stakes, both at Pimlico.

Big Brown looks like a prohibitive favorite in the Preakness. He's undefeated, he has tactical spped, and his Beyer figures are by far the most competitive in the field. However, he'll probably go off at too short a price to be worth a bet. The Form provides free past performances.

I'll bet Stay Close to win the Dixie. Stay Close is 2 for 3 on the turf at Pimlico. Last August, he finished 4 1/2 lengths behind Shakis, who is today's morning-line favorite. However, since then, Stay Close has won 3 of his last 4 races. The Form provides free past performances.

Races of the Week and Ohio Stakes Selections Part II

Last week, Sporting Art won the Calder Derby, paying $5.00 to win, $2.80 to place, and $2.60 to show. Harlem Rocker upset J Be K in the Withers Stakes. Blumin Attitude finished seventh in the Bosselman/Gus Fonner Handicap. Key Low finished sixth in the Howard B. Noonan Stakes.

Yesterday, Proud Spell won the Kentucky Oaks, paying $8.80 to win, $4.80 to place, and $3.20 to show. Jilli's Cape finished third in the Angenora Stakes, paying $4.20 to show. So far this year, a flat $2 win wager on my selections has yielded a net profit of $32.60 on total wagers of $62.

In the Derby, I'll bet Pyro, who has never finished out of the money on dirt. The Daily Racing Form provides free past performances.

I'll bet Pforperfectpistol in the Babst/Palacios Memorial Handicap today at Beulah Park. Pforperfectpistol won this race last year and has never finished out of the money. He's making his first start since last June, but he has shown that he can win off of a layoff. Brisnet.com provides free past performances.

Races of the Week and Ohio Stakes Selections Part I

This week the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

In the Oaks, Proud Spell looks like a deserving favorite. The Form provides free past performances.

I'll bet Jilli's Cape to win the Angenora Stakes today at Thistledown. Thistledown provides free past performances for all Angenora nominees. Equibase provides entries.

I'll post my selection for the Derby tomorrow morning.

Races of the Week and Ohio Stakes Selections

Last week, Salute the Sarge finished seventh in the Lexington Stakes. Forest Melody finished fourth in the Santa Barbara Handicap. Good and Lucky finished fourth in the Bill Hartack Memorial Handicap. So far this year, a flat $2 win wager on my selections has yielded a net profit of $28.80 on total wagers of $52, but I've had five consecutive selections run out of the money. If that trend continues, I should be back in the red by Belmont day, and all will once again be right with the world.

Today, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Calder Derby at Calder Race Course and the Withers Stakes at Aqueduct. Equibase's race of the week is the Bosselman/Gus Fonner Handicap at Fonner Park.

Sporting Art looks like a deserving favorite in the Calder Derby. He's 3 for 5 on the turf and is the only graded stakes winner in this field. The Form provides free past performances.

J Be K looks like a prohibitive favorite in the Withers. He's the only early speed in the field and he's undefeated around one turn. However, he'll probably go off at too short a price to be worth a bet. I think I'll pass this race. The Form provides free past performances.

My selection in the Fonner is Blumin Attitude, who is 5 for 9 at Fonner, and is coming off of a stakes victory. Equibase provides free past performances.

I'll bet Key Low in the Howard B. Noonan Stakes today at Beulah Park. Key Low has early speed, and is 2 for 3 at Beulah. Beulah Park provides free past performances for all Noonan nominees. Equibase provides entries.

The First Saturday in May

The First Saturday in May, a documentary about six colts and their connections on the Kentucky Derby trail, opened this weekend. I saw it last month at the Cleveland International Film Festival and I highly recommend it. Here is a list of cities where The First Saturday in May is playing.

Races of the Week

Last week, Liberty Bull finished twelfth in the Arkansas Derby. Cool Coal Man finished ninth in the Blue Grass Stakes. So far this year, a flat $2 win wager on my selections has yielded a net profit of $34.80 on total wagers of $46.

Today, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Lexington Stakes at Keeneland and the Santa Barbara Handicap at Santa Anita. Equibase's race of the week is the Bill Hartack Memorial Handicap at Hawthorne.

My selection in the Lexington is Salute the Sarge. Salute the Sarge is 4 for 6 on artificial tracks. He can come from off the pace and the inside post should help him. The Form provides free past performances.

I'll bet Forest Melody in the Santa Barbara. She's taking a big step up in class, but she's the only early speed in the race and might be able to steal it on the front end. The Form provides free past performances.

I'll bet Good and Lucky in the Hartack. Good and Lucky is taking a big step up in class, but his recent Beyer figures are competitive with the rest of this field, and he could get loose on the lead. Equibase provides free past performances.

Races of the Week

Last week, Court Vision and Inner Light finished third and ninth, respectively, in the Wood Memorial, paying $2.40 to show. Bob Black Jack finished second in the Santa Anita Derby, paying $7.20 to place and $5.40 to show. Scrappy Roo won the John Connally Turf Handicap, paying $14.80 to win, $7.00 to place, and $3.60 to show. So far this year, a flat $2 win wager on my selections has yielded a net profit of $38.80 on total wagers of $42.

This week, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn and the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland.

My selection in the Arkansas Derby is Liberty Bull. Liberty Bull is coming off of a win at today's distance of a mile and an eighth, and he has a win at Oaklawn. He can come from off the pace, which, according to the Brisnet.com past performances, is an advantage at Oaklawn. The Form provides free past performances.

My selection in the Blue Grass Stakes is Cool Coal Man. Cool Coal Man has won 2 in a row. He has the inside post, which, according to the Brisnet.com past performances, is an advantage at Keeneland. The Form provides free past performances.

Races of the Week

Last week, Shes All Eltish won the Bonnie Miss Stakes, paying $10.80 to win, $5.60 to place, and $3.40 to show. Fierce Wind finished tenth in the Florida Derby. So far this year, a flat $2 win wager on my selections has yielded a net profit of $30 on total wagers of $36.


This week, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct and the Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita. Equibase's race of the week is the John Connally Breeders' Cup Turf at Sam Houston.

War Pass looks formidable in the Wood, but I'll take a chance on Bill Mott's entry of Court Vision and Inner Light. Inner light may set a fast pace. Court Vision makes his second start off of a layoff, and has a win at Aqueduct. The Form provides free past performances.

In the Santa Anita Derby, I'll bet the front-running Bob Black Jack, who is 2 for 3 at Santa Anita and is coming off of a bullet work. The Form provides free past performances.

My selection in the Connally is Scrappy Roo. He's taking a big step up in class, but he's won 4 races in a row, all on the turf at Sam Houston, and his recent turf Beyer figures are competitive with the rest of this field. Equibase provides free past performances.

Races of the Week

Last week, Halo Najib finished second in the Lane's End Stakes, paying $5.40 to place and $4.00 to show. On The Acorn was sixth in the San Luis Rey Handicap. So far this year, a flat $2 win wager on my selections has yielded a net profit of $23.20 on total wagers of $32.

Today, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Florida Derby and the Bonnie Miss Stakes, both at Gulfstream Park.

In the Florida Derby, I'll bet Fierce Wind, who has won three in a row and is undefeated around two turns. The inside post should benefit him. The Form provides free past performances.

I'll bet Shes All Eltish in the Bonnie Miss. She's been training sharply and her Tomlinson rating indicates that she should like the distance. The Form provides free past performances.

Races of the Week

Last week, Z Fortune finished fifth in the Rebel Stakes. War Pass Finished seventh in the Tampa Bay Derby. So far this year, a flat $2 win wager on my selections has yielded a net profit of $27.20 on total wagers of $28.

Today, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Spiral Jim Beam GalleryFurniture.com Lane's End Stakes at Turfway Park and the San Luis Rey Handicap at Santa Anita.

I'll bet Halo Najib in the Lane's End. Both of Halo Najib's wins have come on artificial tracks, and he's coming off of a bullet work at Turfway. The Form provides free past performances.

In the San Luis Rey, I'll bet On The Acorn, who is 2 for 4 at a mile and a half and is making his second start off of a layoff. The Form provides free past performances.

Races of the Week

Last week, I neglected to post any selections. Visionaire won the Gotham Stakes and Pyro won the Louisiana Derby.

Two weeks ago, Monterey Jazz finished twelfth in the Santa Anita Handicap. So far this year, a flat $2 win wager on my selections has yielded a net profit of $29.20 on total wagers of $26.

This week, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park and the Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs.

Z Fortune looks like a deserving favorite in the Rebel Stakes. In his last start, Z Fortune finished second in the Risen Star Stakes. The first and third place finishers in that race, Pyro and Visionaire, both went on to win stakes races last week. The Form provides free past performances.

In the Tampa Bay Derby, I can't bet against the undefeated War Pass, but he'll likely go off at such a short price that I can't bet on him, either. I think I'll pass the race. The Form provides free past performances.

Races of the Week

Last week, Cosmonaut won the Tampa Bay Breeders' Cup Stakes, paying $3.60 to win, $3.00 to place, and $2.40 to show. Cool Coal Man won the Fountain of Youth Stakes, paying $16.60 to win, $8.40 to place, and $6.00 to show. Obrigado was scratched from the San Luis Obispo Stakes, which was won by Spring House. So far this year, a flat $2 win wager on my selections has yielded a net profit of $31.20 on total wagers of $24.

This week, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Santa Anita Handicap and the Sham Stakes, both to be run today at Santa Anita.

I'll bet Monterey Jazz in the Santa Anita Handicap. On one hand, he's never gone a mile and a quarter before and he could bounce off of the 107 Beyer he ran in the Strub Stakes. On the other hand, there's no other early speed in this race and he's won 2 in a row. The Form provides free past performances.

In the Sham, I can't bet against El Gato Malo, but he'll likely go off at such a short price that I can't bet on him either. The Form provides free past performances.

Races of the Week, Part I

Last week, I was out of town and neglected to post any selections. The Form provides charts for last week's races, the Barbara Fritchie Handicap and the Sam F. Davis Stakes. Two weeks ago, Lovely Isle finished second in Las Virgenes Stakes, paying $4.80 to place and $3.40 to show. Check It Twice was scratched from the Risen Star Stakes. So far this year, a flat $2 win bet on my selections has yielded a net profit of $15 on total wagers of $20.

This week, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the San Luis Obispo Handicap today at Santa Anita and the Fountain of Youth Stakes tomorrow at Gulfstream. Equibase's race of the week is the Tampa Bay Breeders' Cup Stakes today at Tampa Bay Downs.

In the San Luis Obispo, I'll bet Obrigado, who is coming off of a bullet work. There's no early speed in this race, and Obrigado might be able to get out to an early lead. The Form provides free past performances.

I'll bet Cool Coal Man in the Fountain of Youth. He's coming off of a bullet work, and the inside post should help him with a short run to the first turn. The Form provides free past performances.

Cosmonaut looks like a deserving favorite in the Tampa Bay Breeders' Cup. There's not much early speed to challenge him, and his Beyer figures are consistently in the triple digits. Equibase provides free past performances.

Races of the Week

Last week, A.P. Arrow couldn't quite catch Spring at Last in the Donn Handicap. He fisnised second, paying $4.40 to place and $3.80 to show. Monterey Jazz won the Strub Stakes, paying $13.60 to win, $4.40 to place, and $3.60 to show. So far this year, a flat $2 win bet on my selections has yielded a net profit of $17.00 on total wagers of $18.00. This week, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Risen Star Stakes at the Fair Grounds and Las Virgenes Stakes at Santa Anita.

I'll bet Lovely Isle in Las Virgenes. There's not much early speed in this race, and Lovely Isle may be able to get in front early. She's never been a mile before, but her Tomlinson rating indicates that she should like it. The Form provides free past performances.

In the Risen Star, I'll bet Check It Twice, who should benefit from the rail post, appears to like the distance, and is coming off of two bullet works. The Form provides free past performances.

Races of the Week

Last week, I was 1 for 2. Gottcha Gold finished ninth in the Sunshine Millions Classic. Ginger Punch won the Sunshine Millions Distaff, paying $2.60 to win, $2.40 to place, and $2.10 to show. So far this year, a flat $2 win bet on my selections has yielded a net profit of $7.40 on total wagers of $14.00. This week, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park and the Strub Stakes at Santa Anita.

I'll bet A.P. Arrow in the Donn. Fairbanks and morning-line favorite Daaher will likely set a fast pace. A.P. Arrow can win coming from off the pace. The Form provides free past performances.

In the Strub, I'll bet Monterrey Jazz, who is coming off of a bullet work, has won 3 of his last 4, and looks like he could steal this race from the front end.

Races of the Week

After a strong start to the year, I had three losers last week. Obrigado finished third in the San Marcos Stakes, paying $2.40 to show. Country Diva was seventh in the American Beauty Stakes. Birdgirl ran sixth in the Cincinnati Trophy. I'm still having a profitable year, as far as my race of the week selections are concerned. A flat $2 win bet on my selections this year has yielded a net profit of $8.80 on total wagers of $10.

This week, The Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Sunshine Millions Classic at Santa Anita and the Sunshine Millions Distaff at Gulfstream Park.

In the classic, I'll take a chance on Gotcha Gold. Gotcha Gold hasn't raced in nearly three months, and he's never raced on a synthetic surface. However, his recent Beyer figures are the best in this field, he's 2 for 4 at a mile and an eighth, and, according to the Brisnet past performances, Santa Anita is favorable to his front-running style. The Form provides free past performances.

Ginger Punch looks like a deserving favorite in the Distaff. She's coming off of a three month layoff. However, she's won three of her last four. She's a multiple grade 1 winner dropping into a restricted race, and she has a favorable post position tomorrow. The Form provides free past performances.

Races of the Week

Last week, I had two winners. El Gato Malo paid $6.80 to win, $4.40 to place, and $2.60 to show in the San Rafael Stakes. Z Fortune won the Lecomte Stakes, paying $12.00 to win, $5.60 to place, and $4.00 to show. So far this year, a flat $2 win bet on my selections has yielded a profit of $14.80 on total wagers of $4.

Today, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the San Marcos Stakes at Santa Anita and the American Beauty Stakes at Oaklawn. Equibase's race of the week is the Cincinnati Trophy at Turfway Park.

In the San Marcos, I'll bet Obrigado, who finished third in this race last year, and has never run out of the money on the Santa Anita turf. The Form provides free past performances.

Country Diva looks like a deserving favorite in the American Beauty. She's won two in a row, and can get out of the gate quickly. The Form provides free past performances.

My selection in the Cincinnati Trophy is Birdgirl, who is 1 for 2 at Turfway. There's a lot of spped in this race, and Birdgirl can come from off the pace. Equibase provides free past performances.

Races of the Week

Two weeks ago, Street Sounds finished eighth in the Frances Genter Stakes. Ashley's Kitty finished sixth in La Brea Stakes. I neglected to make any selesctions last week.

Today, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the San Rafael Stakes at Santa Anita and the Lecomte Stakes at the Fair Grounds.

In the San Rafael, I'll bet the undefeated El Gato Malo, who is coming off of a stakes win at a mile. The inside post should help, with a short run to the first turn. The Form provides free past performances.

My selection in the Lecomte is Z Fortune, who ships in from New York with an allowance win at a mile and 70 yards. Z Fortune has the speed to get out to an early lead. The Form provides free past performances.

Races of the Week

Last week, Overextended finished ninth in the Cash Call Futurity and Saada finished seventh in the Sugar Bowl Stakes. I'll try to end 2007 on a winning note in today's races of the week, which are the Frances A. Genter Stakes at Calder and La Brea Stakes at Santa Anita.

In the Genter, I'll bet Street Sounds, who is 2 for 2 at today's distance and seems to run well off of a layoff. The Daily Racing Form provides free past performances.

I'll bet Ashley's Kitty to win La Brea. Ashley's Kitty is 2 for 3 at Santa Anita and undefeated at today's distance of seven and a half furlongs. Her Beyer figures are competitive with the rest of this field and she can come from off the pace. The Form provides free past performances.

Races of the Week

Last week, Spritely finished last in the Hollywod Starlet Stakes. Dalvina finished third in La Prevoyante Handicap, paying $2.20 to show.

This week, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Cash Call Futurity at Hollywood Park and the Sugar Bowl Stakes at the Fair Grounds.

I like Overextended in the Cash Call. Overextended finished second to Colonel John, today's morning-line favorite, in the Real Quiet Stakes last month. Today, Colonel John will start from the 8 post, which could hurt his chances because of the short run to the first turn. I'll bet Overxtended to win and box an Overextended-Colonel John exacta. The Form provides free past performances.

In the Sugar Bowl, I'll bet Saada, who picks up Robby Albarado. The Form provides free past performances.