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Thursday, September 4, 2008

Back to the lab

Fairplex starts on Friday, but instead of making picks, I will use the time to catch up on research so I'm ready for Oak Tree.

Results -- Del Mar Race 10 -- lost $500

Had $500 riding on #4 She's Cheeky who finished second, but never threatened for the win as #3 Inspired Storm dominated after coming back in his second start off a long layoff.

Total bet--$500
Total net--($500)
Monthly win/loss--$3,910
Current bankroll--$62,165


Results
3 Inspired Storm 24.40 8.00 4.40
4 She's Cheeky 3.60 3.20
12 Stuttgart 6.80

Post time odds
1 Burna Dette 16.3
2 Joint Agreement 16.1
3 Inspired Storm 11.2
4 She's Cheeky 2.2
5 Cover Girl Elle 12.6
6 Sherri Said 65.9
7 Western Engagement 33.4
8 Lil Jorae 30.6
9 Madame Striker 2.8
10 Hard Eight 10.2
11 Judy Patootie 8.9
12 Stuttgart 14.4
SCR Kathy's Garden
SCR Sweet October

Results -- Del Mar Race 9 -- won $4,410

In the Del Mar Futurity, jockey Tyler Baze found a lane on the backstretch where he kept Midshipman out of traffic trouble, although Baze was five-wide on the turn. In mid stretch, it didn't look like Midshipman would pass #4 Coronet of a Baron, but he got up in the final stride.

Midshipman was 3/1 in the morning line, but even though he had the best last race Beyer Speed Figure, his post time odds were an unbelievable 6/1. I guess bettors must think Baffert lost his touch after getting off to a slow start at the meet.

I, however, have not lost faith in Bob and bet $700 to win on Midshipman.

Total bet--$700
Total net--$4,410
Monthly win/loss--$4,410
Current bankroll--$62,665

Results

3 Midshipman $14.60 $8.60 $5.60
4 Coronet of a Baron $8.40 $5.60
7 Street Hero $5.20

Post time odds
1 Wild Wild Posse 31.20
2 Southern Exchange 2.80
3 Midshipman 6.30
4 Coronet of a Baron 6.40
5 Kelly Leak 5.00
6 Kerwin's Way 78.50
7 Street Hero 6.00
8 Blazing Spirit 29.40
9 Mensa Heat 41.40
10 Escalon 15.90
11 Believe in Hope 4.30

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Race 10 Del Mar -- MSW -- 6.5 Fs

Contenders--morning line

#4 She's Cheeky--7/2
#9 Madame Striker--9/2

Starting for the fifth time, #4 She's Cheeky looks like a horse that will end the Del Mar meet with a win. She's run two Beyer Speed Figures in the 80s and has the right running style for 6 1/2 furlongs.

Garrett Gomez is named to ride #9 Madame Striker, whose only start was back in December when she ran an 81 Beyer. She also has a great shot.

I will bet $500 on #4 She's Cheeky at 2/1 and over.

Race 9 Del Mar -- Del Mar Futurity -- 7Fs

Contenders--morning line

#3 Midshipman--3/1
#2 Southern Exchange--7/2

Trainer Bob Baffert has #3 Midshipman in this 11-horse field and his runner has the top Beyer Speed Figure and the best race profile. He did it all while going four paths wide in his maiden breaker. Remember, Baffert won the Del Mar Futurity seven straight times from 1996-2002, but hasn't won it since. However, he looks very strong today.

Shipping from Woodbine, #2 Southern Exchange is undefeated in three starts, but looks a little weaker than the best Midshipman can do.

Therefore, I will bet $700 on #3 Midshipman at 2/1 or better.

Results -- Del Mar -- Race 4 -- lost $200

Ended up betting just two horses -- #6 When We Met and #8 Dos and Don'ts -- at $100 each on this Aug. 24 race as I couldn't get the proper odds on many of the others.

Total bet--$200
Total net--($200)
Monthly win/loss--$3,245
Current bankroll--$58,255

Results
1 Majormotionpicture $5.80 $4.20 $3.20
12 Empire House $4.00 $3.20
9 Massone $2.60

Post time odds
1 Majormotionpicture 1.90
2 Pemba At U. T. K. 102.70
3 Walker Rd. 74.20
4 African Diamond 28.00
5 Regal Coyote 27.40
6 When We Met 18.50
7 Restless Feet 61.90
8 Dos and Don'ts 15.30
9 Massone 3.90
10 Emperor Stone 31.90
11 Launching Pad 5.30
12 Empire House 3.30

Results -- Del Mar Race 2 -- lost $600

In this Aug. 24 race, I lost $600 on #2 Internallyflawless who kept up with Midshipman during a workout, but couldn't match him in this race. Maybe she will be better stretching out.

Total bet--$600
Total net--($600)
Monthly win/loss--$3,445
Current bankroll--$58,455

Results

5-Toro Bonito 6.80 $3.80 $3.00
9-Magic Roberta $4.60 $3.40
3 Rising Honour $4.60

Post time odds

2 Internallyflawless 4.30
3 Rising Honour 6.90
4 Red White and Brew 6.40
1 Box Office Queen 29.30
5 Toro Bonito 2.40
6 Brooke's Fantasy 54.50
7 Hot Summer Breeze 8.20
9 Magic Roberta 4.10
10 Trixianna 61.90
11 Catana Perez 29.40
12 My Special Secret 52.60
13 Emba U. T. K. 38.50
SCR Vindictive Cat
SCR Miss McCall - -