Calder - Race #9 - Post: 4:30pm

Rating:

Choice Plays:

#6 SIR DANDY ANDY (ML=3/1)
#2 A TRIPLE A (ML=4/1)


SIR DANDY ANDY - I'll forgive that last performance on Jul 17th when he was beaten as the favorite. That race was pretty good for a $16,000 Maiden Claiming race and this colt's figure was solid. Sneaky speed on this one. He'll probably be stalking thoroughbreds on the back side, then bury them down the stretch. This colt is in exceptional physical condition right now. Ended up third in the last race and comes back rapidly. The 71 most recent race speed rating looks good on paper. A TRIPLE A - Have to give this colt a chance. Ran a sharp effort last time around the track within the last thirty days. Colt took a little vacation, but has been racing into shape.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 KING QUIZI (ML=5/1), #9 LE GRAND CHIEF (ML=6/1), #5 WISE EMPEROR (ML=8/1),

KING QUIZI - Pedestrian speed rating last time around the track at Calder at 5 furlongs. Don't believe this pony will improve too much in today's race. LE GRAND CHIEF - When checking today's class figure, he will have to notch a better speed figure than in the last race to compete in this dirt sprint. WISE EMPEROR - Today's race is 7 furlongs. Hasn't finished in the money in a sprint clash in the last sixty days. Not the greatest of indicators.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - SIR DANDY ANDY - Playing the top earnings per start entrant is an angle which won't steer you wrong in the long run. I'm betting on this one.
 
 
 

Del Mar - Race #3 - Post: 3:04pm

Rating:

Choice Plays:

#7 MR. CHIPS (ML=6/1)
#6 TALEITLIKEITAIN'T (ML=5/1)
#3 BLAZE N WAGGIN (ML=10/1)


MR. CHIPS - My handicapping know-how tells me to watch out for this horse in this affair TALEITLIKEITAIN'T - All systems look good for this colt. Last work, 2nd fastest of the day, shows he's fit and ready. Michael Baze and Guillot perform well when they join forces. It's hard to beat a +22 return on investment for a jockey and conditioner. Trying to be a first time winner moving from a grass race to the main track. I think Guillot will have him conditioned well for today's race. Three consecutive improved speed figs (84-88-93) make this horse a strong contender. BLAZE N WAGGIN - This horse could be tough this race, especially since Espinoza rode last time out and now should be more familiar with this one. This jock and trainer's equines have been producing a beneficial return on investment. Last race out, ran the last quarter in less than 25 ticks. What that tells me is he can close well, and should be right there at the wire this time around. Have to forget about that last grass race. This gelding should do better hitting the dirt in today's race.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 ONETIMEATBANDCAMP (ML=5/2), #8 UNUSUAL SMOKE (ML=7/2), #1 MR. INN ZONE (ML=9/2),

ONETIMEATBANDCAMP - Didn't come through as the favorite back to back. Probably won't gain a victory today either. UNUSUAL SMOKE - Probably won't make much of a mark this time out. MR. INN ZONE - 9/2 is not priced right for any horse in a sprint of 6 furlongs that hasn't finished in the money in a sprint contest lately. The finish position of seventh in the last event shows me that this equine may be going off form. Recorded a substandard speed fig in the last race in a Maiden Special race on June 8th. Unlikely to see an improved performance off of that figure.
 

Race 9 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $11100 Class Rating: 74

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES SINCE JULY 7 ALLOWED 3 LBS. A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 6 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $3,500.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 4 KING TRUE 2/1
	# 6 RENEW 9/2
	# 7 WINNING LINE 7/2

I think KING TRUE is a very strong choice. With Cora in the saddle guiding her, this mare will almost certainly be able to break out early in this competition. Has a solid shot for this race if you like back class. Sound average speed figures in dirt sprint races make this horse a solid contender. RENEW - Exhibits the look of a lucrative play, averaging a solid 56 Equibase Speed Fig which is one of the best in this group of animals. Stites and Chaves have a good win percentage together. WINNING LINE - Boasts strong speed figures on average overall when compared with the rest of this group. Gamblers using horses with this jockey and trainer duo have done soundly recently.

Race 9 - Stakes - 8.5f on the Turf. Purse: $150000 Class Rating: 95

NEW YORK STALLION STATUE OF LIBERTY S. - INNER TURF FOR FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD WHICH ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE NEW YORK STALLION STAKES. BY SUBSCRIPTION OF $100 DUE ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2005, WITH THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY PAYMENTS: $100 DUE ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 2006; $250 DUE ON OR BEFORE MARCH 1, 2007; $350 DUE ON OR BEFORE JUNE 1, 2007. $750 TO PASS THE ENTRY BOX, $750 TO START. THE PURSE

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 3 I LOST MY CHOO 1/2
	# 2 STUDY ABROAD 8/1
	# 5 WESTERN SLANG 3/1

My selection in this event is I LOST MY CHOO. Like the results in the last few races. With a nice class fig average of 92, has one of the top class advantages in this field. Serpe has this filly running well and is a strong pick based on the very good Equibase Speed Figures put up in route races recently. STUDY ABROAD - Overall the speed figs of this horse look formidable in this competition. WESTERN SLANG - Has to be given a chance against this field displaying quite good numbers lately and an average speed figure of 73 under similar conditions. Has ran soundly in turf route races.