Race 3
Conquest So True (#4)
Got a somewhat uncomfortable trip last time when buried down on the inside for most of the race.
Should appreciate the turnback, as she was competitive sprinting earlier in her career.
There should be some pace in this race with Wildcate Belle, Daring Prospect, and Loose all possessing speed.
6-1 on ML
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There are some intriguing first-time starters among this group, but I have go give the edge to those with experience. The horse to beat, and the runner that I would bet at anything around his 3-1 morning line, is READY TO ESCAPE (#7).
FOXY FRESH
Trainer: Reed Saldana
Last race: April 5, 6th
Finish: 1st by 3 3/4
Beyer: 72
This low-level claiming mare scored her second victory in her last three starts and was claimed for $8,000 by Saldana from Jim Cassidy. She can win again on the class hike.
Race 4
Benefactor (#5)
Despite racing on turf recently, his few dirt races actually make him competitive in this field.
Is one of the few runners with tactical speed that can stalk likely leader Hembree.
DRF Formulator Fact: Mike Maker has won with all 4 of his starters at Aqueduct over the past 30 days.
7-2 on ML
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The victory by Justify in the Santa Anita Derby on Saturday led bettors to make the colt a clear-cut favorite in the fourth and final pool in the 2018 Kentucky Derby Future Wager, which closed Sunday at 6 p.m. Eastern following the customary three-day run.
With $339,036 in the win pool, Justify was the 3-1 favorite, followed by Mendelssohn (5-1), Audible (7-1), Magnum Moon (8-1), Good Magic (9-1), and Bolt d’Oro (10-1). The lowest $2 exacta will-pay is the combination of Justify over Mendelssohn (12-15), worth $47.60.
Grade 1, $1 million Santa Anita Derby, 1 1/8 miles, Santa Anita, April 7, 2018
(100 Derby qualifying points for a win, 40 for second, 20 for third, 10 for fourth)
Winner: Justify, by Scat Daddy
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Jockey: Mike Smith
Owner: China Horse Club, Head of Plains Partners LLC, Starlight Racing, and WinStar Farm
Beyer Speed Figure: 107
With two graded stakes highlighting Sunday’s racing at Keeneland, here is my handicapping analysis and DRF TicketMaker wagering strategy for the late pick five. This wager, along with the opening pick five, has a 15 percent takeout and can be played in 50-cent denominations.
Race 5
Brett Davis:
R1: 9-7-8-4
R2: 2-1-8-12
R3: 1-6-10-7
R4: 1-6-2-10
R5: 1-8-3-6
R6: 4-1-2-12
R7: 1-2-3-5
R8: 4-1-2-6
R9: 7-1-4-12
R10: 2-13-8-9
Best Bet: R10 N2 Baba Mama
Longshot: R3 N6 Premium Champion
Best Play: R7 Quin 1,2
Paul Lally:
R1: 4-8-7-9
R2: 1-2-5-8
R3: 7-1-12-3
R4: 1-2-6-3
R5: 7-1-14-4
R6: 12-3-7-11
R7: 1-2-3-5
R8: 6-1-2-8
R9: 7-1-4-13
R10: 2-3-11-13
Best Bet: R3 N7 Ever Laugh
