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Merneith
April 19, 10th race, Oaklawn, MdSpWt60k
Beyer: 91
6f , dirt sloppy, 1:09.96, 1st by 10 1/4 lengths
b. f. 3, American Pharoah-Flattermewithroses, by Flatter
Noteworthy siblings: None
Auctions: Fasig-Tipton Fall Mixed ’17 - $300K; OBS March 2yo ’19 - $600K
With most other North American sports being shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, we hope the sport of horse racing can entertain you during these trying times. Daily Racing Form has served as the most trusted source of news and information about the sport since 1894, and moving forward we have decided to provide a free daily playbook – something that both hardcore horseplayers and casual observers can reference to get informed of each day’s action.
An appealing card Thursday at Gulfstream Park includes several live longshots; the deep and baffling card at Oaklawn Park produced one play. Jumping in:
Gulfstream Park double, races 2-3 (1:35 p.m. ET) – If the program favorite wins either race, the double is dead. The favorites could win both, but neither is a cinch. In race 2, Sunshine City (3) is from a stable whose debut 2-year-olds tend to be undervalued. In race 3, Monmouth Dr (6) is a dropper at even-money, not usually a great bet. The double excludes both.
With most other North American sports being shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, we hope the sport of horse racing can entertain you during these trying times. Daily Racing Form has served as the most trusted source of news and information about the sport since 1894, and moving forward we have decided to provide a free daily playbook – something that both hardcore horseplayers and casual observers can reference to get informed of each day’s action.
Midwest racing is getting a lot of attention lately, as will a stakes doubleheader Wednesday at Fonner Park in Nebraska. Over at Will Rogers Downs in Oklahoma, a modest card includes a late double worth a look. Value at both tracks? It could happen.
With most other North American sports being shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, we hope the sport of horse racing can entertain you during these trying times. Daily Racing Form has served as the most trusted source of news and information about the sport since 1894, and moving forward we have decided to provide a free daily playbook – something that both hardcore horseplayers and casual observers can reference to get informed of each day’s action.
Hong Kong selections for Wednesday, April 29, 2020.
Mark McNamara
R1 – 7,4,9,1
R2 – 3,2,6,4
R3 – 2,6,5,1
R4 – 7,6,3,2
R5 – 5,8,9,7
R6 – 6,4,7,10
R7 – 9,1,5,3
R8 – 11,1,10,3
R9 – 5,1,7,2
Best Bet R8 N11 Owners Star
Longshot R1 N9 Bullish Glory
Play: R2 – Q/QPL -2,3,4,6
Craziness early and uniformity late is the Sunday blueprint at Gulfstream Park and Oaklawn Park. It begins with a Jaime-come-lately. Diving in:
Gulfstream Park, Race 1 (12:55 p.m. ET) – Form reversals usually apply to horses. Sometimes it applies to trainers, which is happening now in Florida. From 2014 through 2019, Jaime Mejia was a 4 percent trainer (68 wins, 1,571 starts). This year, Meija is 5 for 20 with three wins from his last five starters, including another winner Saturday. Quite an unexpected run.
With most other North American sports being shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, we hope the sport of horse racing can entertain you during these trying times. Daily Racing Form has served as the most trusted source of news and information about the sport since 1894, and moving forward we have decided to provide a free daily playbook – something that both hardcore horseplayers and casual observers can reference to get informed of each day’s action.
