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.