Fast and firm on a beautiful day in Kentucky the day before the Derby. It’s a competitive card to say the least, with several stakes on tap so there definitely money to be made.
In race 9, The Grade 3 Alysheba, Arson Squad (#7) is in great form, prefers natural dirt surfaces, can stay fairly close to a moderate pace and get the first jump on the closers. If you forgive his last trip to Churchill in The Stephen Foster, where he may not have recovered from Dubai and was beaten by Macho Again, you may get 3-1 today! I’m keying in all doubles and pick 3′s and playing an exacta box with Cool Coal Man (#4).
In race 10, The Grade 2 American Turf, Doubles Partner (#6) is clearly a turf horse and can take advantage of a decent pace to post a modest upset. I’m keying in all doubles and pick 3′s and playing an exacta box with Guys Reward (#3) and Lost Aptitude (#4).
In the Kentucky Oaks, use It’s Tea Time (#1) as a viable longshot. Here’s the entire card and good luck!
Race 1: 8 and 4
Race 2: 7 and 9
Race 3: 3, 10 and 12
Race 4: 4, 11 and 8
Race 5: 4 with 3 and 11
Race 6: 4 and 3
Race 7: 2 and 9
Race 8: 3 and 2
Race 9: 7 (Best Bet)) and 4
Race 10: 6 (Best Bet) with 3 and 4
Race 11: 1, 5 and 7
Race 12: 10 with 9 and 8