Handicapper Tips & Picks

After coming out of a race that had a crazy amount of early speed last out, Foggy Kitten looks to find things much easier in this spot.  She may be able to cruise to the front without much effort and if that's the case she should have more than enough left in the tank for the stretch drive.

While the weather forecast doesn't look promising, Seaward is one in here that figures on either turf or dirt, and may actually be in better shape if this race comes off the grass.  She's faced some tough company of late and has held her own.  She should rate close early and be a factor the entire way. Uptown Queen is another that benefits if there is rain as she's 2 for 2 in the money on a wet dirt track.

Not a great race for this level and tough to endorse Wilma Mankiller on top off a recent scratch in a spot where she would have been 4-5. Bargain Hunter is very well bred for a barn that often wins early. First Lasix, and outside draw and consistent workouts show she should be very tough at first asking.

I'm sure the connections of Stormin Hongkong are doing a rain dance as this one has been fantastic on a wet track.  He's been claimed out of his last two races and ran a good second behind a solid winner in his last. Santiago in the saddle is a plus as he may be able to sit a bit closer to the early pace than he did last time out.

This is the race where you hope there isn't rain because I'm not sure there will be any horses left if the race comes off the grass. Plus Chic figures to be one who can threaten on either surface as she has good tactical speed. With many of the top turf contenders in here that have a late closing style, may be she can steal this one today.

All I can say is good luck with this race. There's not much along the lines of consistency from these runners and that leaves every horse in with a shot. If it rains, Kimberly Frances moves up for sure as she has been great on a wet track. Regardless of weather, her style puts he in a good stalking spot but an inexperienced rider compared to others in this field is a bit of a concern.

The move back to the sprint and switch Emigh was enough for me to look to Rock the Birdhouse in this spot.  He has good tactical speed and should be in a good stalking spot. No recent workouts off the last race leave some questions though so let's see if a late added workout is announced. 

It took a while but Lark finally figured things out in his last start. I like that the connections aren't asking too much of him off that victory as he finds a spot where he can easily repeat to close out this card.