The Redboard Room
Allan Lane starts off hot in his first edition of FROM THE HORSES MOUTH Seven winners from the top choices Five other top choices In -the- Money The Redboard Room – RACE 1 1ST – 5 – LEGO’S(NY) – returns to winning level, three for three this track 2ND – 3 – SHMALON(NY) – local bred specialist, chance at a price 3RD – 1 – LANGDON’S LOVERS(NY) – distance limitations, best of rest This race played out exactly as expected as all three picks finished in that order. Winner paid $7.20 but the exacta returned a disappointing $29.00. RACE 2 7 – BRUTTIBONI(CA) – returns to turf at winning distance and level 3RD – 6 – QUADZILLA(KY) – drops to lowest level, winless long time 1ST – 8 – COURT EARLY(KY) – always knocking on door, seldom answered Tried to beat the favorite here but she proved much the best. RACE 3 3RD – 8 – ANABAA ATTACK(FR) – racing in good form, finds softer spot 5- DEVILWORSHIP(KY) – obvious class running obscure races 2ND – 4 – MOON OF ENDOR(IRE) – could lead every step, one to catch IRON BERO ruined this ticket cashing party, but we’re not stressing yet RACE 4 1ST – 3 – GHOST SENSE(KY) – much the best here 3RD – 6 – DEPUTY MAJESTIC(KY) – what’s not to like so far 5 – HUES HUGHES(KY) – happy with part GHOST SENSE laid over this field as expected was the easiest $5.30 you’ll ever make RACE 5 8 – NANCY’S BIRD(KY) – stood out at 37-1 in debut at this distance, edge here 3RD – 11 – YPSI(KY) – huge run last out, improves with each start, price upset 10 – CANDY LICKER(KY) – dangerous if allowed to get loose Best you could have done was bet YPSI to show for a neat $7.30 RACE 6 1ST – 3 – DOSSOLOGIA (KY) – lone speed has things his own way with these 2ND – 2 – EXHILARATOR(JPN) – class edge, picks up the pieces if top one falters 4 – MONTE’S CHARLIE(KY) – ran a huge number in last, turns back DOSSOLOGIA got away from the field as expected. Second choice EXHILARATOR finished second for a $20.00 cold exacta. Winner paid $6.40 RACE 7 1 – KHANQUER(KY) – half to Graded winner GISELA(IRE), first asking 3 – IRISH CAPTAIN(KY) – closing late in turf debut, one to beat 7 – DRY WIT(KY) – always the bridesmaid, never the bride I couldn’t have been more off than I was in this race. Nothing RACE 8 3RD – 3 – SJ’S WARCAT(KY) – winner of four benefits from early speed duel 1ST – 5 – JELLY RINGS BG(KY) – might be the fastest of the fast 7 – BARB GETS EVEN(KY) – drops from stakes company, but still in tough Exacta was split when DUX MATERIAL held on for second. Second choice won at $11.00 RACE 9 1ST – 1 – THE GALLERIA(NZ) – stands out in a weak field 7 – KNOWN SEEKER(CAN) best of rest 6 – MCCARTE(NY) – third choice only because BLUE PINE(KY) backs up THE GALLERIA stood out an ran like it. $5.90 for you $2 bet Race 10 1ST – 5 – DISTORTED REVENGE(KY) – turf to dirt, long to short, also ran to winner’s circle 1 – CAST(KY) – well bred filly from graded stakes producing mare 3 – WEST STREET(KY) – another well bred filly, may need once over Top choice clicks for $10.60 RACE 11 2ND – 13 – FORTHELUVOFTHEGAME(KY) – looks ready to graduate 1ST – 12 – CHARMING RIVER(JPN) – always in the mix, added distance helps 1 – PLATINUM RULE(IRE) – different horse last out two turns Reverse the top two and you hit a neat $91.70 exacta RACE 12 1ST – 5 – BEHAVELIKEANANIMAL(AUS) – gets back to winning ways 3RD – 4 – PINK FLAMINGOES(KY) – freshened, better suited with these 7 – BOLD BERG(JPN) – dangerous if fit Top choice found his way back into the winner circle for a $10.40 payoff RACE 13 2ND – 3 – CRANBERRY CHIP(KY) – solid effort in last, in top form 14 – BRISTOL LORD(KY) – looking for three in a row, likes the distance 6 – BIG BIRDINSKI(KY) – convincing winner against older in last CRANBERRY CHIP didn’t get to the wire in time and had to settle for a $7.40 Place payoff RACE 14 9 – BIG MONEY BEN(KY) – welcome to the graded ranks, one to beat 7 – ONE EMPIRE(KY) – turf, dirt, doesn’t seem to matter 3RD – 4 – OLYMPIC IDEAL(ENG) – racing in good form, upset chance Missed this one, top two in disappointing efforts RACE 15 2ND – 7 – ONE SICK TAP(KY) – turf mile was best outing, returns 6 – BLAME IT ON LOVE(KY) – returns to turf where he’s done his best running 2 – BIG MOTOR(KY) – always around for a part ONE SICK TAP just missed so we had to settle for the $8.30 for place RACE 16 1ST – 6 – GORGEOUS GEORGE(IRE) – OK so you bet the 1-5, overlay 2ND – 1 – XMOBE(KY) – overbet here Overlay of the day GORGEOUS GEORGE paid $15.60 to win. Was no point betting the exacta.