Horsepicking, Racing, and Track Guide » Monmouth

“Ravi’s” The Rave At Monmouth (7/31)

mircon1 — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:30:13 +0000

Fast and good for fabulous 14 race card on Haskell Day — only went 1 for 12 on yesterday’s card with 4 winners listed so I have to do better today!

In race 11, The Grade 3 Matchmaker, Ravi’s Song (#6) really took to the turf last time and has run against some pretty tough horses on dirt and can close again and beat this group at a price — I’m keying in all doubles and pick 3’s and playing an exacta box with #’s 4 and 2.

In race 6, The Jersey Derby, Beachcombing (#8) has run two great races on the local turf course and is ready to win today — I’m keying in all doubles and pick 3’s and playing an exacta box with #’s 6 and 2.

In race 5, The Regret, Hour Glass (#3) is going for the hottest trainer on the planet and has the numbers to win this from just off the pace — I’m keying in all doubles and pick 3’s and playing an exacta box with #7. Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 3 and 8

Race 2: 5 and 4

Race 3: 3, 8 and 1

Race 4: 7 and 5

Race 5: 3 (Best Bet) and 7

Race 6: 8 (Best Bet) with 6 and 2

Race 7: 1, 5 and 7

Race 8: 8 and 6

Race 9: 7 with 2 and 4

Race 10: 8 with 2 and 3

Race 11: 6 (Best Bet) with 4 and 2

Race 12: 4 and 6

Race 13: 1 and 10

Race 14: 8, 7 and 4

Ok To Take A “Fall” At Monmouth (7/30)

mircon1 — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:57:02 +0000

Fast and yielding with only race 6 remaining on the turf. Went 3 for 12 on the Friday card and both best bets lost so I will have to do better today. In race 6, Cascadilla Falls (#5) has tremendous speed and keeps on going — ran great in one turf start and can take another. I’m keying in all doubles and pick 3’s and playing an exacta box with #3.

In race 9, Double Desert (#2) gets inside and can track a stretch-out sprinter and get the jump on the closers — I’m keying in all doubles and pick 3’s and playing an exacta box with #9. Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 5, 6 and 8

Race 2: 11 with 1 and 8

Race 3: 1 and 2

Race 4: 3, 4 and 9

Race 5: 3, 8 and 1

Race 6: 5 (Best Bet) and 3

Race 7: 1 and 7

Race 8: 6 and 1

Race 9: 2 (Best Bet) and 9

Race 10: 13 and 8

Race 11: 5 and 8

Race 12: 3, 6 and 2

Bet The “Farm” At Monmouth (7/29)

mircon1 — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:18:57 +0000

Fast and good at Monmouth for the Friday card — exciting racing in NJ over the weekend so I thought I would handicap today.

In race 8, Sold the Farm (#8) is lightly raced, claimed by sharp outfit and has the numbers to beat these on turf — I’m keying in all doubles and pick 3’s and playing an exacta box with #’s 5 and 7.

In race 5, Mo Slow Mo (#9) goes second off a long layoff and can stalk and pounce from this post — I’m keying in all doubles and pick 3’s and playing an exacta box with #’s 2 and 12. Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 4 and 3

Race 2: 3 and 5

Race 3: 1 and 3

Race 4: 5, 8 and 1

Race 5: 9 (Best Bet) with 2 and 12

Race 6: 3, 4 and 2

Race 7: 4 with 6 and 8

Race 8: 8 (Best Bet) with 5 and 7

Race 9: 4 and 8

Race 10: 3 and 7

Race 11: 8 with 2 and 9

Race 12: 5 with 9 and 8

Not Humble About “Pie” At Monmouth (7/24)

mircon1 — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:07:10 +0000

Fast and firm on this very hot day, but they are back racing at in New Jersey. In race 10, Pinch Pie (#3) is 2 for 2 on the turf at this distance, a hot trainer at the controls and a fast pace to close into — I’m keying in all multi-race wagers and playing an exacta box with #4.

In race 11, Devilofanargument (#4) shortens back up to a sprint, but has speed in a paceless race and should wire these — I’m keying in all doubles and pick 3’s and playing an exacta box with #6. Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 4 and 2

Race 2: 4 and 7

Race 3: 4 and 1

Race 4: 6 and 4

Race 5: 2 and 3

Race 6: 6 and 9

Race 7: 3 and 5

Race 8: 3 and 8

Race 9: 9 with 6 and 2

Race 10: 3 (Best Bet) and 4

Race 11: 4 (Best Bet) and 6

Race 12: 5 with 4 and 2

Greetings From London (7/17)

mircon1 — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:25:31 +0000

It’s raining across the pond, but I am determined to bring some sunshine to my readers. I had a great day at Monmouth yesterday and a below average day at Belmont, so I’m going to list both cards in one post without any best bets, Good luck!

Monmouth:

Race 1: 2 and 3

Race 2: 4, 8 and 1

Race 3: 5 and 3

Race 4: 14, 10 and 3

Race 5: 6 and 8

Race 6: 7 and 2

Race 7: 2 and 4

Race 8: 1A and 8

Race 9: 4 and 6

Race 10: 1 and 6

Race 11: 4 and 6

Race 12: 3 and 10

Belmont:

Race 1: 1 and 7

Race 2: 3 and 4

Race 3: 6 and 8

Race 4: 4 and 1

Race 5: 8, 9 and 3

Race 6: 4 and 7

Race 7: 8 and 2

Race 8: 3 and 1

Race 9: 1 and 10

Race 10: 3 and 10

“Valentine’s” Day At Monmouth (7/16)

mircon1 — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:02:13 +0000

Fast and firm on a beautiful Saturday in NJ — had a pretty good weekend last week so let’s see how I do today.

In race 11, The Serena’s Song, Miss Valentine (#6) stretches back out to two turns and gets a fast pace to close into today — I’m keying in all multi-race wagers and playing an exacta box with #5.

In race 6, Magical Myth (#1) gets cozy inside post and loves the local strip — can take another from just off the pace. I’m keying in all multi-race wagers and playing an exacta box with #8. Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 1A and 5

Race 2: 6 with 1 and 8

Race 3: 5 and 4

Race 4: 10 with 9 and 6

Race 5: 3, 5 and 2

Race 6: 1 (Best Bet) and 8

Race 7: 3, 6 and 1

Race 8: 5 and 7

Race 9: 9, 6 and 5

Race 10: 1A and 8

Race 11: 6 (Best Bet) and 5

Race 12: 5, 7 and 10

A “Perfect” Play At Monmouth (7/10)

mircon1 — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:41:30 +0000

Fast and good for the Sunday card — had a nice day yesterday with 4 winners on top and a flat bet profit, so I will try and keep it up today.

In race 10, Perfect Officer (#8) is the absolute in-form closer in a turf sprint packed with speed and is my best bet in weeks! I’m keying in all doubles and pick 3’s and playing an exacta box with #3.

In race 4, another turf sprint, Witchesofwestfield (#4) gets back on favorite surface after a game dirt score — runs these down late at a nice price. I’m keying in all doubles and pick 3’s and playing an exacta box with #6. Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 3 and 2

Race 2: 6 and 7

Race 3: 4 and 3

Race 4: 4 (Best Bet) and 6

Race 5: 4 and 7

Race 6: 5 with 2 and 3

Race 7: 9 with 1 and 8

Race 8: 8 with 7 and 3

Race 9: 7 and 2

Race 10: 8 (Best Bet) and 3

Race 11: 6 and 1

Race 12: 4 and 3

“Now’s” The Time At Monmouth (7/9)

mircon1 — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:28:55 +0000

Fast and and yielding at Monmouth for the Saturday card with all races off the turf except race 10. In race 10, Nownownow (#1) likes a soft course and gets a great set up with all the speed signed on — I’m singling in all multi-race wagers!

In race 12, Farmer Jones (#7) will move way up now that the race is off the turf — I’m keying in all late race wagers and playing an exacta box with #13. Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 3 and 4

Race 2: 5 and 6

Race 3: 3 and 8

Race 4: 6, 3 and 9

Race 5: 3 and 7

Race 6: 1 and 5

Race 7: 7, 5 and 3

Race 8: 1 and 7

Race 9: 5, 6 and 1

Race 10: 1 (Best bet)

Race 11: 3 and 4

Race 12: 7 (Best Bet) and 13

A Winner You Can “Taste” At Monmouth (6/5)

mircon1 — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:21:28 +0000

Fast and firm at Monmouth for the Sunday card — thought I would add a third track today given the beautiful weather and to warm up for my more regular handicapping at the Jersey track.

In race 11, Tastefully Smart (#2) will get the perfect trip stalking the suspect speed in this turf contest and hold off the closers — I’m keying in all doubles and pick 3’s and playing an exacta box with #’s 6 and 9. Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 6 and 5

Race 2: 6 and 7

Race 3: 4 and 6

Race 4: 5 and 6

Race 5: 1 and 2

Race 6: 2 and 9

Race 7: 3 and 1

Race 8: 2, 10 and 9

Race 9: 7 and 3

Race 10: 3 and 2

Race 11: 2 (Best Bet) with 6 and 9

Race 12: 7 and 6

A “Ray” Of Hope At Monmouth (8/21)

mircon1 — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:43:39 +0000

Fast and firm at Monmouth — figured I’d handicap today since the Saratoga card has so many unknowns.

In race 2, Raybern’s Gold (#4) gets and easy pace today and will turn tables on Straight Arrow (#6). I’m keying in all doubles and pick 3’s and playing an exacta box with #6.

In race 7, Another Love (#10) keeps improving and runs a good race every time — can prevail over winners today with a nice stalking trip. I’m keying in all doubles and pick 3’s and playing an exacta box with Afternoon Treat (#11) and Mumbo (#2).

I also like Darjeeling (#3) in race 4, Obsequious (#3) in race 8 and Trensa (#1) in race 10. Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 8, 9 and 1

Race 2: 4 (Best Bet) and 6

Race 3: 5, 8 and 4

Race 4: 3, 8 and 9

Race 5: 7, 4 and 10

Race 6: 2 and 9

Race 7: 10 (Best Bet) with 11 and 2

Race 8: 3 with 10 and 9

Race 9: 9, 1 and 10

Race 10: 1 and 8

Race 11: 4 and 3

Race 12: 9 and 4