Races of the Week

I was disappointed last week when Cherokee Prince faded in the stretch to finish sixth in the Tampa Bay Breeders' Cup, breaking my 4-race in-the-money streak. That disappointment was short lived, however. Half an hour later, Jambalaya came from off the pace to win the Gulfstream Park Breeders' Cup Turf, and Honey Ryder finished second. Jambalaya paid $16.20 to win, $7.40 to place, and $5.20 to show. The Jambalaya-Honey Ryder exacta paid $25.30. Secret Scheme, my selection in Las Flores Handicap, finished eighth.

This week, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Fountain of Youth Stakes, which is also Equibase's race of the week, and the Santa Anita Handicap.

In the Fountain of Youth, Nobiz Like Showbiz looks like a heavy favorite, but I'll look for a colt who can pull off the upset. Adore the Gold might be that colt. He ran a triple-digit Beyer figure last month in the Swale Stakes. He won his only start around two turns in the Dover Stakes last October. The Form provides free past performances.

Lava Man looks like a prohibitive favorite in the Santa Anita Handicap. I can't bet against him, but he'll likely go off at too short a price to be worth a bet.The Form provides free past performances.