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Friday, January 31, 2025

Oaklawn: Race 7

- (3) Chiringo 10-1

Last race 27 days ago at same distance, fair effort, but faltered at end. However, second race back, 50 days ago, just missed. Has plenty of speed to take the lead or be a few lengths behind, loves the distance (4/5 WPS) and track (3/4 WPS), breezed 4F 2 weeks ago, and this being the 3rd race off a layoff, should be all set to win (C. Cipriano wins at a 25.7% clip with 3rd race off a layoff in 113 races). Must not get into a speed duel with (1) Bohemian Bo.

Result: Won: $12.00 - $6.20 - $4.00

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Parx: Race 6

- (4) Keithsendshelloooo 12-1

Last race here 2 months ago, at 6F, poor effort. Today, going 1M and 40 yards, second try at distance (placed in other try). Loves this track (15/20 WPS), essentially the only sprinter in the race and the fastest of any of these. In previous outings, showed tremendous closing ability going sub 36.0 last 3 furlongs. Shows a really fast 4F workout 21 days ago, 47.8! With no speed in the race and being the only sprinter, should have an easy uncontested lead and should be able to hold on with no real closers.

Result: Finished 9th

Monday, January 27, 2025

Parx: Race 6

- (2) Commingling 12-1

Last race 2 weeks ago, slightly longer, fair effort. Has excellent early speed to stay close, 2/5 WPS at distance and 6/14 WPS at the track. The cut back in distance and tons of early speed give this 5 year old gelding a real good chance at an upset...

Result: Won: $23.40 - $12.60 - $7.00

Sunday, January 26, 2025

Oaklawn: Race 9

- (3) Capo Luca 20-1

Last race here 29 days ago at a mile finished 6th but gained significant ground. Today going slightly longer, 1 1/16, a distance he has won at.

With a nice 5F breeze 9 days ago, first time lasix, second race after a claim, and with the added distance, this 3 year old colt has everything going for him to pull off an upset.

Result: Finished 3rd: $6.80

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Oaklawn: Race 6

- (8) Manta Rey 20-1

Last race 19 days ago deceivingly good, was 12 lengths behind at the first call and finished 6th, less than 2 lengths behind the winner. Ran the last 3F in 35.3 which is more than a second faster than anyone else in here. Has 3 wins at the distance and a win at the track. With a decent start, has a great chance here.

Result: Won: $37.20 - $14.20 - $6.40

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Oaklawn: Race 8

- (8) Bennykayandsuzytoo 20-1

Last race here 2 weeks ago going longer, finished 11th, almost 30 lengths behind. However it was most likely a prep for this race, as he gained more than 7 lengths from the second to third call. Loves the distance (6/10 WPS) and track (7/12 WPS). Second race back was a very decent effort at this distance, and this being the third race off a layoff, has a great chance to pull off the upset.

Result: Finished 3rd: $8.40

Friday, January 17, 2025

Oaklawn: Race 3

- (3) Marina's Gold 12-1

Last race 4 weeks ago, 6F, in all likelihood a prep race for this, finished 5th, 5 lengths behind. However, gained over 10 lengths from the second call to finish. Today, going longer, at favorite distance (4/5 WPS) and has a 3rd place finish from 3 tries at the track. Also, adding blinkers back on. With the best final fractions, should be flying home late.

Result: Finished 2nd: $9.20 - $6.80

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Aqueduct: Race 1

- (5) Muazarah 6-1

Simply, has too much speed for these - loves the distance (6/8 WPS) and track (6/10 WPS), and in great form, expecting gate-to-wire win.

Result: Finished 4th

Friday, January 10, 2025

Aqueduct: Race 7

- (2) Mystic Night 15-1

Last race 26 days ago average effort, finished 6th. Today, second race off a claim and adding blinkers. Has the most speed of any horse here as well as the best time at the distance. Record at distance is very decent (6/13 WPS) and loves the track (8/15 WPS). Breezed a nice 4F in 48.2 six days ago. With the best early speed and inside post, should easily get the lead, and hold on.

Result: Finished 4th

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Parx: Race 10

- (2) Whiskeyromeosierra 12-1

Last race 30 days ago here at 6.5 furlongs, finished 7th going too fast early (22.8 - 46.0). Trying this distance first time but loves the track (5/8 WPS). With post position 1, having by far the best early speed, and hopefully not going too fast, should be able to wire this field as there are no real closers.

Result: Finished 5th

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Parx: Race 7

- (8) Tap In Formation 6-1*

Last race 42 days ago a winning one at same distance here at Parx. Loves the track (4/11 WPS), had nice rest, is the only one here that can easily go under 23.0 - 46.0, and has the fastest final fractions as well. All set for another win. Downside - 2 shippers who never raced at Parx.

Result: Finished 3rd: $2.10