Welsch: Pimlico pick four play for Friday, May 15

Race 2

Will use DON’TFORGETABOUTME as a single on one ticket, then spread on a backup ticket with RACHEL WALL, who already owns a win over the track and figures to improve with only two races under her belt; LASAMANAMAMA, a three-time winner at the distance coming off a subpar effort in the mud; and SAMANTHA NICOLE, CAYMAN CROC and WE’LL TALK.

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Race 3

For a turf sprint, there isn’t a lot of speed in this race, which makes STERLING’S MAXIMUS and CONSCIENCE very dangerous. From their outside posts they should be able to clear over and have good runs on or near the lead. With a switch in riders, MABROOM gets tossed in at a price, and SUPER SPENDER is a must-use off his last effort should he draw in off the AE list.

Race 4

A very weak-looking maiden special weight dash with TIZ EMILY and JILL a must use off her debut but perhaps eligible to bounce returning on short rest. After that it’s a guessing game. Will use firsters POCO LOCO and CLOCKSTRUCKTWELVE, who has a bullet gate work at Fair Hill to recommend her chances. She’s also by above-average debut sire Malibu Moon out of a multiple-stakes-placed mare.

Race 5

MISS TEMPLE CITY continues to improve, and off her second-place finish to Lady Eli in the Appalachian looks like a single in the Hilltop. On backup tickets, INSIDE OUT, AYAADY and ALL IN FUN seem the best alternatives.

The Tickets
8/1,11,12,14/1,5,9/1,2,8,10 ($24)
1,2,5,7,8,9/1,11,12,14/1,5,9/10 ($36)

Total: $60