How to bet Golden Gate Fields's Pick 4 - April 27, 2013
Here's my race-by-race rundown of Saturday's pick four at Golden Gate Fields on April 27, 2013. I'm building my wager with TicketMaker, found exclusively on DRF.com. I'm betting in increments of $0.50, and my budget is $100.00.
Race 6 (San Francisco Mile Stakes)
TIGAH (#1) may be ready to peak. His sharp 3rd in a very strong stakes at SA stamps him the one to beat. SUMMER HIT (#6) fires every time and comes off a big win at SA. He gets tested for class. GALLANT SON (#7) was 3rd in this last year and 2 strong local main-track sprints may have him ready for a top try. BARNEY REBEL (#5) flashed talent last spring. He hasn’t been seen since but has fired before off the bench.
Race 7 (Starter Allowance)
HE’S CAGEY (#9) has been knocking on the door of late and a sharp 2nd on this course April 6 hints he’s sitting on a win. MARY’S APP (#7) has blossomed in recent months. He’s up in class and while his only prior turf try was ugly but he’s bred for this and appears a much better horse now than he was then. DOWNTOWN C. T. (# flopped as the chalk in a turf race here April 6 but he’s capable of better. FLYOVERFAST (#10) has proven turf form and boasts a bullet work for his first start in a couple months. REDVETTE (#4) is winless in 11 tries on turf, yes, but he’s run a number of good races on this course.
Race 8 (Maiden Special Weight)
SHOWGIRL FORM (#2) may be your linchpin. She was a sharp 2nd on turf in her debut at SA March 2. She was only 7th in start No. 2 but wasn’t beaten far at all (2 1/2 lengths). She looks spotted for action. BLUE BLIZZARD (#1) set the pace in her first turf try and first route here April 7 before tiring to 4th. She can improve.
Race 9 (Maiden Claiming Race)
BACKSTREET BOSS (#6) takes a significant drop for a high-percentage trainer. It’s first time turf but pedigree-wise there’s no reason at all he shouldn’t handle it. ONE MINT JULEP (#8) invades from Florida where he showed flashes of turf talent. FRENCH DYNASTY (#7) has been knocking on the door on the main track at this level and if able to transfer that form to turf can be scary. O WILD WEST WIND (#4) is bred for turf (sire won the Group 1 English Derby) and comes off a decent 4th on this main track at this level.
My wagers
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