Spotlight Turns Into Tip Sheet
For the first time ever, the Spotlight feature will take the form of a Tip Sheet. I’ve considered doing this for a long time and anyone who has read ”From The Horses Mouth” already knows the format. Checkers has done a wonderful job with the weekly coverage of the New York track and I enjoy reading the article, rather, tip sheet, each week. Also, the recap of the races are an excellent touch! I’m not trying to copy his format, although I can’t say there won’t be any similarities. I think most tip sheets have a lot of things in common. So here we go.
Before going to the tipsheet, a recap of last weeks Spotlight race is in order:
Last week’s Spotlight feature drew focus on a $2,500 claiming race for older fillies and mare in Pennsylvania. The race attracted many trainers and three horses were claimed and switched barns after the race. Moving to new homes were Blues Idol, Offtherocker and PJ Royal Gamble.
But not changing barns was the winner of the race, Southern Pine. This mare returned with only 2 weeks rest and wired the field with a career equaling best speed of 86. I pretty much passed up on this horse due to the short rest, but expected an improvement in speed. Those who went with Southern Pine picked up $12.00 on a two-dollar wager.
Offtherocker was my second choice and finished in second, making up a lot of ground in the final quarter mile, but not enough to catch the winner. The exacta was a decent $38.40.
Completing the triple, which paid $166.90 was Paulse. Paulse lost out in a photo for second, but improved off of last two outings with drop in class.
My top pick Zensational Miss showed she doesn’t care for the dirt and was disappointing with big drop from allowance level. Third choice PJ Royal Gamble ran flat, finishing fourth, was claimed, and retired for breeding purposes. Such is th e live of a sim-thouroughbred.
NOW ON TO THE FIRST EVER SPOTLIGHT TIP SHEET….and we head to NEVADA!!!!
RACE 1
6. Silver Account showed improvement in switch to grass in last, gets call here.
4. Street Lucket will look to take lead, could make it last to wire this time.
3. Good Ol Leroyebrown makes switch to grass and may find better liking on this surface.
RACE 2
1. War Broad gets edge with E N Tice in saddle.
3. Theroadofadisciple throw out last, it was on grass. Will be tougher this time out.
RACE 3
1. Larry’s Big Bamboo takes drop from stake level to allowance. Class edge.
2. The Peacemaker loaded with speed, very consistent with speed and has won 10 of 20, can’t ignore.
5. Start Cast makes second start after long rest, look for improvement on return.
RACE 4
2. Bose Ry shows some late speed and could get job done this time.
5. Tabby Dream will be front runner and needs to hold off top choice.
4. Royal Kamehameha bred for grass but better on dirt. Favorite with decent speeds should get piece of the pie.
RACE 5
10. Cataclysmic Event rallied at this distance with 96 speed in last, honest chance to repeat here.
8. D. C. Swinger has tons of early speed and drops considerably in distance, upset possibility.
7. VLT speed numbers and consistency must be considered, include in exotic wagers.
RACE 6
2. Samurai Nureyev has seen speed numbers increase with each start since October. Will be tough in this race.
5. Battery Charge has been popping speed every other race lately. Another one due this outing.
1. Its Shafts World just missed in last, on board three of last four. Can’t rule out.
RACE 7
2. Fangio ended 5 race win streak in last when moving to steak level. Back to allowance and ready to start new streak.
1. Pleasantly Dark has not been off board in 7 starts. Speeds at 100 or higher 5 of those races. No reason for him not to cash in.
5. Baby Blaze returned to track after long break, winning against soft field. Working way back up to stake level and using this race as a stepping stone. Should improve.
RACE 8
3. Stormy Trebre is late closer with little speed to chase in this race. Won by over 6 in last on this track. Repeats here.
4. YY Yeats All Folks likes to stalk leaders and has won last two. Looks to have another good trip ahead of her.
8. Indy Smart Class usually brings a paycheck home with her. Definitely include her in triples.
RACE 9
3. Protiva only one in field to hit 80 speed level. Choice in wide open event.
2. Queen Catamaran just missed on fast dry track two back. Speighstown filly showing signs that she’s ready to break maiden.
4. Victory Trample recorded 75 speed in sloppy dirt debut in last. Could improve considerably with V. Jef holding the reigns.
RACE 10
4. Untapit shot off a speed of 81 in debut which is better than most in the field. Gets top spot.
5. Dynaweiss is unraced filly out of Dynaformer and has bloodlines extending to Unbridled’s Song and Seattle Slew. Breeding alone makes this one dangerous threat.
3. Humbled returns to dirt where she knocked off speed of 81. Don’t overlook.
RACE 11
2. Awesome Archer is chalk choice here. Tough to beat after 104 in last.
1. Texas T connects for cheap exacta combination.
RACE 12
4. Exbourne’s Court has won four in a row on this track, all with E N Tice riding. The duo shoot for five straight.
7. Weena’s Pride roared home with strong close in last start for win, distance suits this horse well.
2. Broome faces a bit tougher but speed numbers say he’s competitive. Adds distance but should be able to handle it.
RACE 13
2. Tiz Rock Hard just got beat by nose and speed of 73. This 2 year old could score this week at rewarding 12-1
5. Holo shows strong late speed and at 21-1 worth adding to exotics.
3. Monarchy of Roses is first time colt from Malibu Moon that has nice blood line and could proof to be menacing.
RACE 14
3. Mailbox has been showing signs of life with win and pair of seconds in last three outings. Slight edge here.
2. Ragnar Relay switches back to dirt and return may be just the thing for this gal.
5. Dixieland Mine has the speed and will be the one to catch.
RACE 15
1. Mister Slate-toss out last race, was run on slop. Prior two were over Nevada track finishing 2nd and 3rd. Ready to score.
2. Northampton has been inconsistent but showed some late kick in last. Could be pulling his act together.
9. Get ‘Em Johnny has been on the board half of his starts. Speeds have been decent and could impact the trifecta.
RACE 16
1. Iron Error has been on board six straight, including twice on this track in adverse conditions. Better weather could yield victory.
2. Red Rhino has been knocking on the door with three consecutive seconds. Chance for this Red Ransom mare to pass through door entrance.
11. Indy Beginning is long time Nevada runner out of A.P. Indy who has won 25 races, 22 of these on this track. V. Jef is the “go-to” jockey who has won 21 times with this horse. Foolish to ignore.