A field of four is entered into the 2-mile marathon La Peach Memorial. A modest purse of $50,000 is on the line, and with the short field, everyone running will walk away with a chunk of change. The race is set to go on the dirt and the weatherman is predicting nice weather for the weekend, so we are looking at a fast track.<\/p>\n
Starting at the rail is GYRON, who is set as the heavy 1-2 favorite. Gyron s the most experienced in this field in running routes, pulling in six wins in 25 route starts. Although she has only one start going 2 miles, a sixth place finish in a speed of 82 this past September, she has the edge in this race. Her routes are mostly in speeds in the 90-range and even with the 82 for 2 miles, this seems to far exceed the abilities of her competition.<\/p>\n
CHARLIE’S MIX 5-2 is a sim-computer entry that has never run more than 9 furlongs leaving from post 2. Charlie shows some game efforts running sprints against lower class horses. The odds on Charlie seem too generous for a horse who is untested going any distance over a mile. Unless the oddsmakers know something going on in the barns, I don’t see this one reaching the wire first.<\/p>\n
TO THE MAX 39-1 comes in with extremely high odds for such a small field and starts from post 3. To The Max ran 14 furlongs in early November finishing 3rd in a short field of four and a disappointing speed of 46. Her last outing was more promising with a win at 9 furlongs in a speed of 69 against allowance. To The Max probably won’t win this, but does stand a chance to hit the board. Would a show bet pay more than $2.10 on a 39-1 shot in this race? It may, but not much more.<\/p>\n
Leaving from post four is I’AM BUSTING who is set at 5-2 odds. I’Am Busting has the best chance of anyone to upset Gyron in this race. This mare has won 4 of 7 routes and has a 3-win race streak on the line. She will probably be the leader early on in the race and recently won a 13 furlong event in a speed of 73. She also shows a race at 11 furlongs a few months ago where she posted a speed of 79. Her best speeds have been recorded going the distance of a mile.<\/p>\n
Top pick is to Gyron who has the speed numbers and class advantage. She is well placed in this field and should have no problems.<\/p>\n
I’Am Busting is second selection and looks to be the next best in this race.<\/p>\n
To The Max gets my third choice as Charlie’s Mix is untested going this distance and is being asked to run almost double the distance she has in the past.<\/p>\n
Good luck to all!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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