Breeders' Cup Day 2 selections

I missed day one, but here are my selections for day two. Horse-Races.net has links to free past performances for all Breeders' Cup races except for the Marathon.

I'll bet Zappa in the Marathon. There's very little early speed in this race. Zappa might be able to win it wire to wire, as he won the Cougar II Handicap at Del Mar in July.

I'll bet True to Tradition in the Turf Sprint.

Well Armed looks like a deserving favorite in the Dirt Mile which, despite its name, will actually be run on Pro-Ride.

Goldikova looks formidable in the Mile, but she's never raced on firm turf. I'll bet Daytona, who is 2 for 3 at the distance and is undefeated on the turf at Santa Anita.

I'll bet Square Eddie in the Juvenile. Square Eddie has won around two turns and appears to like syntetic tracks.

The undefeated Bittel Road looks like a deserving favorite in the Juvenile Turf.

I'll bet In Summation in the Sprint.

I'll bet Red Rocks in the Turf. Red Rocks won this race two years ago, and has run well in all of his previous North American starts.

Curlin loks like a deserving favorite in the Classic. the only question is whether he likes the Pro Ride surface.

Races of the Week

Last week, Doctor Dino finished fifth in the Canadian International. Shakis finished second in the Shadwell Turf Mile, paying $5.20 to place and $3.40 to show. Slides Choice finished second in the John W. Galbreath Stakes, paying $2.10 to place and $2.10 to show. Pforperfectpistol finished fifth in the Best of Ohio Sprint. Raise the Reward finished second in the Best of Ohio Juvenile, paying $3.20 to place and $2.80 to show. Cryptoquip finished second in the Best of Ohio Distaff, paying $4.40 to place and $3.40 to show. Catlaunch won the Best of Ohio Endurance, paying $5.80 to win, $4.40 to place, and $3.60 to show.

Today, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland and the Athenia Handicap at Belmont Park.

My selection in the Queen Elizabeth II is Sefroua. Sefroua finished third against older mares in her only start in North America. She gets first-time lasix today. There's not much early speed in today's race and her past performances show a couple of front-running victories. The Form provides free past performances. Brisnet.com past performances are available via Graham Motion.

Criminologist looks like a deserving favorite in the Athenia. The Form provides free past performances. Brisnet.com past performances are available via Graham Motion.

Races of the Week and Ohio Stakes Selections

Last week, Tiago finished second in the Goodwood Stakes, paying $4.40 to place and $3.00 to show. Wanderin Boy finished second in the Jockey Club Gold Cup, paying $4.20 to place and $3.70 to show. The $2 Curlin-Wanderin Boy exacta paid $9.40.

Today, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Shadwell Turf Mile (also Equibase's race of the week) at Keeneland and the Canadian International at Woodbine.

My selection in the Shadwell Turf Mile is Shakis. Shakis has been running well lately and should be helped by the inside post, which is 4 for 8 in mile races on the Keeneland turf this year. Equibase provides free past performances. So does Brisnet.com.

Doctor Dino looks like a deserving favorite in the Canadian International. He had a successful trip to North America last year and he's 2 for 4 at a mile and a half on the turf. The Form provides free past performances. Brisnet.com past performances are available via Mark Casse

Today is also Best of Ohio day at Thistledown, featuring five state-bred stakes races. Thistledown's stakes schedule provides links to past performances of all Best of Ohio nominees. Equibase provides entries.

None of the fillies in the John W. Galbreath Stakes has raced around two turns before. I'll go with Slides Choice, who is undefeated in two stakes races and who defeated morning-line favorite Yankee Cruz in their only meeting.

I'll pick Pforperfectpistol in the Best of Ohio Sprint. Pforperfectpistol is 8 for 9 at Thistledown and is coming off of a stakes victory.

My selection in the Best of Ohio Juvenile is Raise the Reward, who has a win around two turns at Thistledown and is coming off of a bullet work.

Cryptoquip looks like the class of the field in the Best of Ohio Distaff. Her past performances show second-place finishes in open stakes races at Laurel and Aqueduct. The 5-month layoff could be a problem, but she's coming off of a bullet work, and she's raced well off of layoffs before.

My selection in the Best of Ohio Endurance is the front-running Catlaunch, who makes his second start off of a layoff.

Races of the Week

Last week, Macho Again finished second in the Super Derby, paying $2.80 to place and $2.20 to show. I should have stuck with My Pal Charlie, who paid $15.00 to win. Commentator won the Massachusetts Handicap.

Today, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park, which is also Equibase's race of the week, and the Goodwood Handicap at Santa Anita.

Curlin is formidable in the Jockey Club Gold Cup, but I think I'll take a chance on the front-running Wanderin Boy, who finished 2 3/4 lengths behind Curlin in the Woodward Stakes. According to Brisnet.com, routes at Belmont are favorable to front runners. I think I'll also back up my bet with a Curlin-Wanderin Boy exacta. Equibase provides free past performances. Past performances are also available from Brisnet.com via Todd Pletcher.

In the Goodwood, I'll go with Tiznow. According to the Brisnet.com track bias stats, Santa Anita is favorable to his late-closing style, and the 8-post should also be helpful. The Form provides free past performances. So does Brisnet.com via Eoin Harty.

Races of the Week

It's been a while since I've posted any selections. I'll get caught up in figuring my net profit or loss for the year next week. Today, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Massachusetts Handicap at Suffolk Downs and the Super Derby at Louisiana Downs. The Super Derby is also Equibase's race of the week.

Commentator looks like a prohibitive favorite in the Massachusetts Handicap. The lightly raced 7-year-old is coming off of a win in the Whitney Handicap, in which he posted a Beyer figure of 120. I don't see how anyone else in this field can keep up with him, but he'll probably go off at too short a price to be worth a bet. The Form provides free past performances. Brisnet.com past performances are available via Winstar Farm.

My selection in the Super Derby is Macho Again, who appears to be the class of the field. When I first looked at the Brisnet.com track bias statistics, I was tempted to take a chance on the front-running My Pal Charlie, but then I saw that the track bias stats were based on only one race. Equibase provides free past performances. So does Brisnet.com.

Races of the Week

I've neglected to post selections for the past couple of weeks. I'll post an update later but for now, here are my selections in the Daily Racing Form's and Equibase's races of the week.

In the Gardenia Handicap, I'll bet Miss Atlantic. Miss Atlantic is a front runner and Ellis Park favors early speed. An inside post position should help her too. Equibase provides free past performances.

Storm Mesa looks like a deserving favorite in the Del Mar Oaks. She's won five in a row, including her last start on the turf at Del Mar. She's never gone a mile and an eight before, but her Tomlinson rating indicates that the added distance shouldn't be a problem for her. The Form provides free past performances.

I'll go with the Godolphin Stable's entry of Music Note and Little Belle in the Alabama Stakes. Music Note is the only filly in the race who has run a triple-digit Beyer figure. In her last start, she showed she could win at a mile and a quarter. The Form provides free past performances. Brisnet.com past performances are available via the Godolphin Stable.

Races of the Week

Last week, Sailor's Cap finished third in the Virginia Derby, paying $2.20 to show. Lava Man finished sixth in the Eddie Read Handicap. The Godolphin entry of Music Note and Little Belle finished first and second in the Coaching Club American Oaks. J'espere upset Pyrite Marci in the Queen City Oaks. So far this year, a flat $2 win bet on my selections has yielded a net profit of $14.10 on total wagers of $108.

Today, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Whitney Handicap and the Go For Wand Handicap at Saratoga.

In the Whitney, I'll bet AP Arrow. There's a lot of early speed in the Whitney field, and A.P. Arrow can come from off the pace. Equibase provides free past performances.

In the Go For Wand, I don't see how anyone can beat the Stronach Stables entry of Ginger Punch and Spring Waltz, but they'll probably go off at too short a price to be worth a a bet. The Form provides free past performances.

Races of the Week, Part II

I'll bet Lava Man in the Eddie Read Handicap today at Del Mar. Lava Man is 2 for 4 at a mile and an eighth on the turf. According to the Brisnet.com past performances, the turf at Del Mar has been favorable to front runners.

Races of the Week

Last week, Red Rocks upset Curlin in the Man O' War Stakes. Miraculous Miss finished second in the Princess Rooney Handicap, paying $4.80 to place and $2.80 to show. Weathered finished fifth in the Delaware Oaks. Catlaunch won the George Lewis Memorial Stakes, paying $5.40 to win, $4.00 to place, and $3.60 to show. Raise the Reward won the Hoover Stakes. So far this year, a flat $2 win bet on my selections has yielded a net profit of $18.10 on total wagers of $104.

This week, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Coaching Club American Oaks today at Belmont Park and the Eddie Read Handicap tomorrow at Del Mar. Equibase's race of the week is the Virginia Derby today at Colonial Downs.

The Godolphin entry of Little Belle and Music Note looks like a prohibitive favorite in the Coaching Club American Oaks. I can't bet against them, but they'll probably go off at too short a price to be worth a bet. The Form provides free past performances. Brisnet.com past performances are available via Darley Stable.

Sailor's Cap looks like a deserving favorite in the Virginia Derby. There's not much early speed in this field, and Sailor's Cap can run close to the pace. Equibase provides free past performances. Brisnet.com past performances are available via McPeek Racing.

I was unable to find past performances for today's Queen City Oaks at River Downs.

I'll post my selection in the Eddie Read Handicap later today or early tomorrow. The Form provides free past performances. Brisnet.com past performances are available via O'Neill Racing.

Races of the Week and Ohio Stakes Selections

Last week, Raw Silk led most of the way in the American Oaks before fading to finish eighth. Strike a Deal couldn't quite get up to win the United Nations Handicap, finishing second and paying $4.00 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 $18.70 on total wagers of $98.

Tomorrow, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the Man O' War Stakes at Belmont Park and the Princess Rooney Handicap at Calder. Equibase's race of the week is the Delaware Oaks at Delaware Park.

In the Man O' War, I can't bet against Curlin. On the other hand, I can't bet on an odds-on favorite making his first start on turf. Curlin's Tomlinson rating indicates that the turf shouldn't be a problem for him. But on the other hand, you never know. I'll pass this race. The Form provides free past performances. Brisnet.com past performances are available via H. Graham Motion.

My selection in the Princess Rooney is Miraculous Miss. Last fall, Miraculous Miss finished ahead of Dream Rush, today's morning-line favorite, in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint. She's coming off of two bullet works, and her recent Beyer figures are competitive with the rest of this field. The Form provides free past performances. Brisnet.com past performances are available through O'Neill Racing.

I'll bet Weathered in the Delaware Oaks. Weathered has won two in a row. The inside post should help her, and her front-running style is well suited to Delaware Park. Equibase provides free past performances. So does Brisnet.com.

My selection in tomorrow's George Lewis Memorial Handicap at Thistledown is Catlaunch. Catlaunch has won 6 of his last 8 races, and should be able to get an early lead. Thistledown provides free past performances for all Lewis nominees. Equibase provides entries.

I'm still not sure about the Hoover stakes, to be run Sunday at River Downs. Interestingly, two trainers account for 7 of the 9 entrants in the Hoover. I might post an update with my selection later in the weekend. Brisnet.com past performances for the Hoover are available through Darley Stable.

Races of the Week

Last week, Tiago finished sixth in the Hollywood Gold Cup. Solar Flare finished second in the Suburban Handicap, paying $7.00 to place and$4.30 to show. Pyrite Gem finished thirteenth in the Cleveland Gold Cup. I neglected to post a selection in the Cincinnatian Stakes, as I was unable to find an on-line source for free past performances. So far this year, a flat $2 win bet on my selections has yielded a net profit of $22.70 on total wagers of $94.

Today, the Daily Racing Form's races of the week are the American Oaks at Hollywood Park and the United Nations Handicap, which is also Equibase's race of the week, at Monmouth Park.

I'll bet Raw Silk in the American Oaks. I think she'll benefit from the lack of early speed in today's race. She's never gone a mile and a quarter before, but her Tomlinson rating indicates that it shouldn't be a problem for her. The Form provides free past performances. Brisnet.com past performances are also available through McPeek Racing.

In the United Nations, I'll bet Strike a Deal. Strike a Deal's recent Beyer figures are competitive with the rest of this field. His Tomlinson rating indicates that he should like a mile and three eighths. He's never won a graded stakes, but he came close a couple of times last summer at Colonial Downs. Equibase provides free past performances. Brisnet.com past performances are available through H. Graham Motion.

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.