Some small fields early in the card dampen enthusiasm some for a pick three shot, as do two races late on the card full of firsters (races 7, 9). In between, however, races 4-6 have decent-sized fields and some form on which to base a wager, so we’ll take a look there.
Let’s take a look at the late pick three from Del Mar on Saturday.
The linchpin for this wager lies in race 7, the featured Red Smith, in which the likely favorite BIG BLUE KITTEN appears a solid single, giving you a chance to spread in the other three legs to find your price.
The difficult aspect to this card is there doesn’t appear to be a linchpin to serve as a foundation for your multi-race wagers. So it may be a case of taking the day as it comes and taking what the card gives you early, which can help bankroll your plays later on the card.
BreezeFigs Quick-Pix for Saturday, November 15th by Bob Fierro and Jay Kilgore.
With the group so talented and appearing so evenly matched in the Mrs. Revere Stakes at Churchill Downs, searching for a price seems paramount. And for this horseplayer, that price horse is 10-1 outsider Sparkling Review.
Brad Free's horses to watch at Del Mar.
Wednesday’s ninth race at Churchill Downs is more than the richest race of the day at the track. To these eyes, it also offers the best wagering opportunity.
The pick six was not hit Saturday, Sunday, or Monday, resulting in a triple carryover of $227,192 as the new week begins Wednesday.
When the top jockeys have reasons to work hard during the waning days of a meet when the weather is cold and the races are generally cheap, then one should closely scrutinize all their mounts.
