Handicapper Tips & Picks

Race 6:  1 - 8 - 4

Pick 4 Ticket: 1,8 / 1,2,4,5,8 / 2,7,8,9 / 3,8  ($40)

#1 Quiero Dinero (5-1) is one of a few in this race that can pass horses. It looks very likely this race will fall apart late, and Quiero could be the one to pick up the pieces. Felix takes the mount…nothing wrong with that jockey change.

Race 7:  5 - 8 - 1

With a plethora of speed on the inside, #5 Sir Pistolero (5-1) should sit a nice stalking trip off the two frontrunners. Trainer Tanner takes over the training from Peter Miller, who was running this gelding against solid competition in California. Plenty of local works gives me more confidence, maybe at an okay price.

Race 8:  7 - 8 - 9

Wide open nickel claimers going two turns….I’m gonna take a shot with #7 Princess Tenko (9-2). The 4yo filly has been sprinting lately, and frankly not doing it very well. She was much better going long, so maybe that will wake her back up to better form. Or, maybe she’s just on the downswing…you decide.

Race 9:  3 - 8 - 1

Although #3 Get the Candy (9-2) has not been very brave lately, she also has been pressed very hard up front. Based on the speed figs, this race projects to have a slower early pace, and the thought here is “Candy” can get to the top much easier and slow it down a bit on the lead, allowing her to sustain her speed to the wire.