Saturday 4/23/22 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-23-2022, 07:16 AM

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Oaklawn Park Picks: An All-Stakes look at the card on April 23 ... Apple Blossom ... OP Stakes ... Oaklawn H.
By J.N. Campbell

Oaklawn Park Picks - Saturday, April 23, 2022

Race 1: 4-7-10-1
Race 2: 5-10-3-11
Race 3: 2-5-7-6
Race 4: 8-5-12-6
Race 5: 2-5-1-3
Race 6: 7-1-11-10
Race 7: 3-9-5-7
Race 8: 4-7-2-3
Race 9: 1-6-3-2
Race 10: 8-9-3-6
Race 11: 2-8-7-3
Race 12: 12-3-5-8
**Most Likely: Home Brew #4 (Race 8)**
**Best Value: Thomas Shelby #2 (Race 11)**

ALL-STAKES PICKS @Oaklawn on Apple Blossom Day

(Race 5: Dirt, 1 1/16th, Apple Blossom H. (G1), $1 million, F&M 4+)

One of the highlights of the Oaklawn Meet is this race for older females … the Grade 1 Apple Blossom. Of course, most of the betting attention will be directed toward Fausto Gutierrez’s excellent mare, Letruska #2. Rightly so … At 7/5, she is a deserving favorite, especially when you consider the St George Stable-owned router is the reigning Older Female Eclipse Award Champion. After such a celebrated ’21 Season, she returned to the track in the Royal Delta (G3) at Gulfstream Park. With Jose Ortiz aboard, she blitzed the competition. As I see it, the only way to beat her is to go hoof-to-hoof with her, right from the start. That’s what Florent Geroux did in the Azeri (G2) last year with Shedaresthedevil, and it might be a plan again. Her chief rival in this spot is a runner that is the reigning Azeri (G2) champ … Mike McCarthy’s Ce Ce #5 is also an Eclipse trophy-holder … Female Sprinter. The SoCal-based conditioner sent her to Hot Springs with the hope that she would relish the distance test, and she did … Winning over Pauline’s Pearl and Shedaresthedevil. Now, the matchup is set … who will win. I do not see anyone else drawn in here that can match either of these talented females. The play is to call an ice-cold exacta, and reap the rewards … It is going to be a race for the ages, and one that could set us up for a rematch in the BC Distaff (G1) at Keeneland in November.

Wagering Recommendation: $2 Exacta, 2 w 5

(Race 8: Dirt, 1 1/8th, Oaklawn S., $150k, 3)

If you are looking for a tough puzzle on this Saturday card, then look no further than this 1 1/8th route. With so many options, it is not going to be easy to nab one out of there 7, 3-yr-olds. My inclination is to back Bill Mott’s Happy Boy Rocket #7. The colt by the popular Runhappy sire missed for Frank Fletcher & Co. a week ago at Oaklawn in an OC100kn1x event. Maybe he did not care for the muddy track … maybe it was the way Ricardo Santana took him back … Whatever the reason, I think he can make a return in here, and run well. He is too well-bred, and the addition of “Blinkers” by Mott sounds like a plan. Another entry that should enjoy a better trip this time around is Brad Cox’s Home Brew #4. Owned by Gary and Mary West, the colt had a time of it in the Smarty Jones S. $250k on New Year’s Day. Coming off a break, which was probably the best thing Cox could do, it looks like he could be ready to fire. This son of Street Sense has exhibited some strong power on the engine, and if Jose Ortiz can tap into that early, then he could be looking at a nice win. One other 3-yr-old that I want to include is Steve Asmussen’s Stellar Tap #2. Well-bred by Tapit, the colt missed against Ron Moquett’s Ruggs in his last race at Oaklawn on 1 April. That was not a poor effort, especially when you watch the replay … the traffic rival Central Avenue on Arkansas Derby Day. With Joel Rosario serving as pilot, he should be able to turn-the-tables on this field, if the others aren’t careful. What a fun race!

Wagering Recommendation: $2 Trifecta Box, 2/4/7

(Race 11: Dirt, 1 1/8th, Oaklawn H. (G2), $1 million, 4+)

While the Oaklawn S. is for 3-yr-olds, the Handicap is a good ole fashioned slugfest for older runners. You are going to find many names in this race that spark some memories, and I am hoping that a price comes my way … the payoff could be huge! Of course, attention will be divided between Brad Cox’s Plainsman #6, and Todd Pletcher’s Fearless #8. The former was so powerful down the lane in the Razorback H. (G3) back in February, and he really lived up to his low odds. Joel Rosario has the call again, and we will see if he can get this 7-yr-old into position when it matters most. The Pletcher entry is probably glad to be away from Gulfstream Park, and for that matter, his rival, Speaker’s Corner. He finally got a distance in the Ghostzapper (G3) that he could handle, and it was a 6-length score for Luis Saez. Now, Jose Ortiz takes the ride, and there is no question that this one is dangerous. As for other entries, you could make a case for Robertino Diodoro’s Thomas Shelby #2. This seasoned son of Curlin just has not gotten the right pace setup, and if he could control the fractions upfront, then he could pull off an upset. I am sure that Dallas Stewart’s Last Samurai #3, and the Danny Caldwell-claimed Rated R Superstar #5 will need a look too. They have a history of coming in when you least expect it. As for Steve Asmussen, he is present with former Arky Derby Champ, Super Stock #7, a horse who was up against some tough foes in the New Orleans Classic (G2) in late March. This one loves the track at Oaklawn, and he could be one to watch with new jockey Isaac Castillo in the irons. What a field! This might be the toughest race to handicap all weekend. Here is what I came up with … a Superfecta extravaganza!

Wagering Recommendation: $2 Superfecta Wheel, 2/8 w 2/8 w 3/5/6/7 w 3/5/6/7

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-23-2022, 10:44 AM

Top Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 23, 2022
By J.W. Paine in Horse Racing

For our Saturday wagering pleasure, we have a slew of stakes matches among our selected horse races from Keeneland Race Course, Laurel Park, and Oaklawn Park.

Laurel Park takes the prize with five stakes races, but Oaklawn Park offers the biggest purses, including a couple of million-dollar races—the Apple Blossom Handicap and the Oaklawn Handicap.

Don’t forget you can find the full race-cards and all the wagering options for all three tracks at our best horse racing betting sites.

Good luck!
My Saturday Picks for Keeneland Race Course

Let’s start on the turf course with race seven, a 1-1/16 miles allowance horse race for fillies and mares four years old and upward. I’ll go along with the morning line here and bet on the 3/1 favorite, Gam’s Mission, ridden by Adam Beschizza.

This four-year-old bay filly has the best of it as far as stats are concerned, finishing in the money five of her eight career starts, winning three, including the Regret Stakes (Grade III) last May at Churchill Downs.
While there are a couple of others in this 12-horse field that have similar stats, Gam’s Mission has faced tougher competition successfully. She’s got this.

Cherie DeVaux trains Gam’s Mission for owner-breeder Lazy F Ranch (Corbett). She put Beschizza in the irons for Gam’s Mission’s Regret Stakes victory.

We switch to the dirt track for race eight—the Ben Ali Stakes (Grade III), a $300,000 purse, 1-1/8 miles run for four-year-olds and upward.

I’m backing the 9/2 fourth favored Mighty Heart, with veteran jockey James Graham aboard.

In this field of eight, this five-year-old stands out with eleven money finishes in his 16 career starts, six of them wins. Those victories include the Blame Stakes (Black Type) last May at Churchill Downs and the Autumn Stakes (Grade II) at Woodbine last November.

Mighty Heart has moneyed seven of his last eight races, and three of those were wins. He’ll do.

Longtime horse racing veteran Josie Carroll trains Mighty Heart for owner Lawrence Cordes.

Back on the turf for race nine, we’ve got the Elkhorn Stakes (Grade II), a $350,000 purse, 1-1/2 miles grass run for four-year-olds and upward. I’m betting my two dollars on the third favored (at 4/1) Phantom Currency, piloted by top jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr.

This six-year-old bay gelding finished in the money seven of his 15 career starts, winning six, including the Mac Diarmida Stakes (Grade II) in February, and the Kitten’s Joy Appleton Stakes (Gr. III) earlier this month–both at Gulfstream Park.

In fact, Phantom Currency has won four of his last five starts.

Ranked among the top 100 in earnings every year since 2008, Brian A. Lynch trains Phantom Currency for owners Jim and Susan Hill.
Saturday Horse Racing Picks for Laurel Park

We’ll start here with race six, the King T. Leatherbury Stakes, a $100,000 purse, 5-1/2 furlong turf run for three-year-olds and upward. My money’s on the 5/2 second-favorite, Grateful Bred, with Jevian Toledo in the irons.

This six-year-old dark bay gelding finished seven of his eleven career starts in the money, five of those wins. Those wins include the Maryland Million Turf Sprint Stakes (Black Type) in October here at Laurel Park. He’s won three of his last five races.

Madison F. Meyers trains Grateful Bred for owner-breeder Gordon C. Keys. Grateful Bred gave Meyers her first pro flat-track win two years ago here at Laurel Park.

Race seven is the Primonetta Stakes, a $100,000 purse, six-furlong dirt track race for fillies and mares three years old and upward. I like the 9/5 morning-line favorite for this race—Princess Kokachin, ridden by Xavier Perez.

Finishing in the money 13 of her 16 career starts, this four-year-old dark bay filly has won ten of those 13. More importantly, she’s won seven of her last nine races, finishing second and third in the two she didn’t ace.
Her most recent stakes victory was the Politely Stakes (Black Type) here at Laurel Park last November.

Longtime horseracing veteran John J. Robb trains Princess Kokachin for owner Eric A. Rizer. Incidentally, jockey Xavier Perez is currently experiencing the winningest year of his career.

Race eight is the Dahlia Stakes, a $100,000 purse, one-mile grass run for fillies and mares three years old and upward. In an unimpressive 12-horse field like this one, the competition not to finish last will be fierce, but futile.

Still, the 2/1 morning-line favorite looks mildly encouraging, so let’s bet on In a Hurry, piloted by Forest Boyce.

This five-year-old bay mare moneyed eight of her 13 career starts, winning three. She notably finished third in the Suwannee River Stakes (Grade III) at Gulfstream Park in December.

Horseracing Hall of Famer Claude R. McGaughey III trains In a Hurray for owner-breeder Stuart S. Janney, III.

Race nine is the Native Dancer Stakes, a $100,000 purse, 1-1/8 miles dirt track race for three-year-olds and upward. Looks like I’m in agreement with the morning line. My money’s on the 2/1 favorite, Forewarned, with Dexter Haddock in the irons.

This seven-year-old moneyed 23 of his 48 career starts, winning eleven. His wins include the Best of Ohio Endurance Stakes (Black Type) last October, the Queens County Stakes (Listed) in December, and the Excelsior Stakes (Listed) at Aqueduct earlier this month.

With more than three decades in the horse racing business, Uriah St. Lewis trains Forewarned for Trin-Brook Stables, Inc.

Race ten is the Henry S. Clark Stakes, a $100,000 purse, one-mile turf race for three-year-olds and upward. This is going to be a much tighter race than the morning-line odds suggest, but I’m going to call it for the 1/1 favorite, Field Pass, ridden by top jockey Victor R. Carrasco.

This five-year-old gray roan finished in the money 14 of his 24 career starts, winning eight. His most recent wins were the Baltimore/Washington International Turf Cup Stakes (Grade III) last July and the Seabiscuit Handicap (Grade II) in November.

While Field Pass’s best earnings heyday was back in 2020, he’s still winning stakes races and posting triple digit speed figures like a boss.

Breeders’ Cup veteran Michael J. Maker trains Field Pass for Three Diamonds Farm.
Saturday’s Picks for Oaklawn Park

We begin with race five, the Apple Blossom Handicap (Grade I), a $1,000,000 purse, 1-1/16 miles dirt run for fillies and mares four years old and upward.

This is my no-brainer pick of the day: 7/5 morning-line favorite Letruska, piloted by Jose L. Ortiz.

This six-year-old bay mare finished 20 of her 24 career starts in the money, winning 18. In her latest six races she aced five—four of which were Grade I, and one of which was last year’s edition of the Apple Blossom Handicap.
Does Letruska have this? Magic 8-Ball says “duh.”

A dominant force in horse racing in Mexico before coming to the States to compete, Fausto Gutierrez trains Letruska for St. George Stable LLC.

Race eight is the Oaklawn Stakes, a $150,000 purse, 1-1/8 miles dirt run for three-year-olds. The winning horse automatically receives entrance to the 2022 Preakness Stakes on May 21, provided that horse is already nominated for the Triple Crown.

None of the entries in this seven-horse field have moneyed in a stakes-level race, so I’m backing the horse that has performed well otherwise: the second-favored (at 3/1) Home Brew, with Jose L. Ortiz in the irons.

This bay colt finished three of his four career starts in the money, winning two. His speed figures are superior to those of the favorite.

Breeders’ Cup veteran Brad H. Cox—who has also taken three horses to Triple Crown races—trains Home Brew for owners Gary and Mary West.

Race eleven is the Oaklawn Handicap (Grade II), a $1,000,000 purse, 1-1/8 miles dirt track race for four-year-olds and upward. Winning horse has a guaranteed post for the Pimlico Special and will have all start and entry fees waived for that race.

I was really hoping for a longshot here, but the 9/5 favorite has all the right answers. So, let’s bet our two dollars on Fearless, piloted by Jose L. Ortiz.

This six-year-old bay gelding finished in the money 12 of his 14 career starts, winning six. Those six include the Harlan’s Holiday Stakes (Grade III) in December, and the Ghostzapper Stakes (Grade III) earlier this month.

Thoroughbred horse racing Hall of Famer Todd A. Pletcher trains Fearless for Repole Stable.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-23-2022, 10:45 AM

Weekend GamePlan for April 23, 2022: Picks for Apple Blossom, Elkhorn, Ben Ali
Marcus Hersh

Finally, some actually warm weather this spring across the middle swath of the country, great news for racing fans at Keeneland and Oaklawn, which host Saturday’s best racing.

Apple Blossom

Letruska won this race a year ago by a nose over Monomoy Girl, and she’ll be favored, likely at odds-on. Letruska, who likes to lead, appears to have a significant pace advantage and will widely be expected to return to top form in her second start this season.

I’m not convinced it’s that simple and won’t just throw out the Breeders’ Cup Distaff, where Letruska lost by 32 lengths. Yes, the scorching BC Distaff pace collapsed, but do note Shedaresthedevil, who prompted the speed, was beaten less than seven lengths, not more than 30. Letruska is 6. Her career began 3 1/2 years ago in Mexico. She had a strong seven-race 2020 campaign, an epic eight-start 2021 campaign. Does she have another one in her? Maybe, but the Gulfstream comeback race, which she would’ve needed to fall down to lose, offers few clues.

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Ce Ce won the Azeri last month by three-quarters of a length while considerably more dominant than the margin of victory. After making the lead, she pulled herself up, and when rivals closed in, she jumped back into the bridle and edged away. Ce Ce won the BC Filly and Mare Sprint and has plenty of speed to engage Letruska on the far turn; I think she emerges victorious from that battle.

Still, I’m taking Clairiere to win the war. I agree with you: Clairiere, like Letruska, dominated overmatched rivals in a comeback start. Look closely at her performance, however. Clariere ran her second quarter mile of that route race in 22.87 seconds, got stuck in a pocket around the far turn, and cruised to the lead when switched outside at the three-sixteenths pole like she was facing toddlers. All the gears – those are new. So is much of the muscle Clairiere carried at Fair Grounds. The filly showed high-level ability from her first start at 2, but only now has she grown into the racehorse she was meant to become. That’s my take, and if I’m right, Clairiere holds all the value Saturday.

Elkhorn

Just a reminder: Co-owner and principal trainer Hugh Robertson plucked Two Emmys out of a yearling auction for $4,500. After winning the $300,000 Muniz Memorial in March at Fair Grounds, the gelding has banked more than $765,000. That’s a grand slam, not just a homerun.

Two Emmys in October lost the Sycamore, like the Elkhorn a 1 1/2-mile Keeneland turf race, because he had to be used from post 11. His draw in the Elkhorn is much better, post 3, but stationed just outside him is a serious pace rival, Phantom Currency; I don’t believe Two Emmys can take sustained pace pressure and prevail.

Nor do I believe Channel Maker, the race’s most accomplished entrant, will be ready to win his first start since a fine effort in the Breeders’ Cup Turf.

Bemma’s Boy is the play, hopefully at odds higher than the published 5-1. Bemma’s Boy didn’t race for the better part of two years, but looked like his pre-layoff self in a pair of Fair Grounds starts over distances well short of his best. This 1 1/2-mile trip is what Bemma’s Boy wants. He beat Zulu Alpha, the best turf distance horse in North America at the time, going 1 1/2 miles in the 2020 Pan American, and in a 1 1/2-mile Keeneland allowance-race win in 2019, Bemma’s Boy got his final quarter mile in 22.87 seconds. He slots into a ground-saving stalking trip from the rail.

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Ben Ali

Warrant gave Express Train, one of the better older horses in the country, all he wanted in the Santa Anita Handicap and is the likely favorite over Proxy, who hooked an even better horse (in my opinion) in Olympiad finishing second in the New Orleans Classic. I’ll try Scalding to upset them both.

Scalding has gone 3 for 3 in two-turn races and passed a considerable class test last out at Tampa in the Grade 3 Challenger Stakes. Scalding idled after making the lead, and had to beat back a challenge from Cody’s Wish, a much better horse than he’d previously dominated. He did so easily. Ignore the neck margin of victory, as Scalding found another gear as soon as Cody’s Wish came to him, and galloped out far in front. Scalding should love the nine furlongs of the Ben Ali and will be a better horse with a target in front of him into the homestretch, and his win odds will be fair.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-23-2022, 10:45 AM

Keeneland Picks: Late Pick 5 takes center stage on April 23
By J.N. Campbell

Keeneland Picks - Saturday, April 23, 2022

Race 1: 1-4-6-5
Race 2: 8-7-1-10
Race 3: 2-5-7-1
Race 4: 6-2-4-9
Race 5: 3-5-9-7
Race 6: 5-1-3-8
Race 7: 6-9-1/1A-5
Race 8: 5-3-7-4
Race 9: 1-5-4-7
Race 10: 9-1/1A-4-3
**Most Likely: Faith's Reward #5 (Race 6)**
**Best Value: Take Charge Ro #6 (Race 7)**

LATE PICK 5 …

LEG 1: (Race 6: Dirt, 7F, MSW100k, 3F)

The Late Pick 5, which is sure to bring some major value, begins with this 1-turn sprint from the chute on the MT. I know Brad Cox is bringing the heat this Saturday, but I am not sure that backing the Elm Racing homebred, Casa de Goat #1, from that inside post position on debut is such a sparkling idea. Young horses can have trouble when they are forced to exit a gate near the temporary rail. Instead, being drawn towards the outside helps with focus, and can be a much better spot. Taking a chance against Cox, and Flavien Prat might be playing with fire, but I am willing to look elsewhere. I landed on Steve Asmussen’s Faith’s Reward #5, a homebred from the former governor of Kentucky’s stock. Brereton Jones knows his business, and this filly was up against some tough company in a couple maiden races at Oaklawn. She was up against Ice Orchid, and that one was tough to tangle with for sure. The addition of Gerardo Corrales is a superb move by the HOF trainer, and he is awfully good when it comes to sprint-types. If this daughter of Uncle Mo can get to the lead, the race could be hers.

Selections: 5 (Single)

LEG 2: (Race 7: Turf, 1 1/16th, ALLW130kn3x, F&M 4+)

Switching to the Haggin Turf Course for this route event, we have a strong field of 10 assembled. Thinking broadly … and not focusing on a poor “last out performance” is in-order. If Brendan Walsh’s coupled entry makes it in, I am sure that I Hear You #1 and Keeper of Time #1A will take money. The former is an alum of a couple of tough Fair Grounds “Non-G” grass races, while the latter was most recently in SoCal at Santa Anita for the G2 Buena Vista S. Neither did particularly well, but they have some races prior to these that make them intriguing. I want to use them on my ticket (we will have to wait to see which one Tyler Gaffalione rides …). As far as a top selection, I am willing to give Brian Lynch’s Take Charge Ro #6 a chance, especially since the mare by Will Take Charge was up against it in the G2 Hillsborough at Tampa Bay last time. Her work at Churchill and Gulfstream speaks to the fact that she can handle some tough competition, and with Luis Saez in the irons, she will be piloted by an aggressive rider that knows how to handle traffic in the lane. One other entry that appears ready for a score is Brad Cox’s Saranya #9. A daughter of The Factor, she has not been seen since the Valley View S. (G3) at Keeneland last fall, but she could be sharp off-the-bench. With a past history that speaks to that ability, plus Cox-Prat together on the grass, it makes for a potent combination. Let’s use this lot, and I am sure 1 of them will cross the wire in the lead.

Selections: 1/1A/6/9 (3-Deep)

LEG 3: (Race 8: Dirt, 1 1/8th, Ben Ali S. (G3), Purse, $300k, 4+)

Part of a “double feature,” the Ben Ali S. is a fixture this time of year during the back half of the Meet. The 1 1/8th is a 2-turn roadblock for many runners, but we have some entries in here that have traversed the territory. It is great to see Canadian Horse of the Year, Mighty Heart #2 drawn in for Josie Carroll, but I am concerned about his level of fitness. He has not been seen since mid-December, and I am skeptical that James Graham can get the job done. Woodbine horses can run outside of Toronto, but there are some other directions to go in that might be more inviting. When it comes to my choices, I much prefer Brad Cox’s well-travelled Warrant #5, and Shug McGaughey’s Scalding #7. Cox sent his colt by Constitution out to Santa Anita for the Big ‘Cap (G1), and he ran as well as he possibly could against Express Train. Now, coming back to Kentucky, the 4-yr-old should enjoy both the cutback, and reuniting with jockey Flavien Prat. As for Shug’s entry, this talented son of Nyquist is coming in hot … with 3 wins in-a-row. The Challenger (G3) was an impressive victory back at Tampa, and if he can build on that score (Javier Castellano makes the trip to Kentucky to ride), then the sky is the limit for this one. One other entry that deserves some respect is the former Derby Trail-er, and Godolphin homebred, Proxy #3. Mike Stidham made some noise with this well-bred son of Tapit as a 3-yr-old, and it is great to see him come to Keeneland. He was 2nd in the New Orleans Classic (G2) in late March, when the Fair Grounds was closing up shop. No one was going to beat Olympiad that day, but Stidham’s colt made a run at it. Including him here makes a ton of sense … Let’s head to the Haggin next!

Selections: 3/5/7 (3-Deep)

LEG 4: (Race 9: Turf, 1

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-23-2022, 10:46 AM

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Saturday, April 23, 2022
DRF Staff

Daily Racing Form has served as the most trusted source of news and information about the sport since 1894, and moving forward we have decided to provide a free daily playbook – something that both hardcore horseplayers and casual observers can reference to get informed of each day’s action.

12:40 LRL 1st HANDS DOWN (#1, 10-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Dan Illman). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

12:50 TAM 2nd MIAMI CHROME (#3, 9-2) has a chance to steal this if he can break alertly and is ridden aggressively in the opening stages by jockey Hector Diaz Jr., who has him more forwardly placed than usual in his last try; given that scenario he could get brave, and he does figure to be a price. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

1:20 AQU 1st GRAND CAY (#5, 4-1) stretched out to this distance for his second start and improved from his green debut to finish a rallying third after catching some traffic in the stretch; well-bred colt has the pedigree to keep getting better with time and distance. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

1:48 LRL 3rd UNCAPTURED SPIRIT (#10, 12-1) is a half-brother to Broad Storm, who won his initial turf outing after an off-the-board dirt race for these connections back in 2020. Stakes-placed on the main track, he's by a 14% turf-sprint sire (12% industry average). Trainer Mark Shuman is 4 for the last 16 (25%, $3.51 ROI) moving from dirt to turf. Should show some speed. -Dan Illman | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

1:53 AQU 2nd HYDRA (#5, 9-2) was in excellent form and was moving up the ladder in the Midlantic into 2021 and was claimed for $40k after winning three of four starts through the spring with improved figures; not sure why the new connections decided she was a turf horse but that didn't work out; has steadily improved since moved back to dirt by this trainer and exits a clear-cut win 20 days ago while keeping after a solid pace in the mud; can keep close in a race that may not be run at a quick pace. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

1:59 TAM 4th FLASH TOWN (#2, 9-2) hasn't been out since the summer but she remains the one to beat in this sprint on the strength of her Beyers, which are far and away the best figures in the field; tactical speed should ensure good positioning from the start, and the fact that trainer Skip Einhorn takes advantage of the waiver rule (she's not eligible to be claimed, due to the layoff) is a positive, as he doesn't want to risk losing her. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

2:09 GP 3rd SADE PURSE (#6, 5-1) will appreciate the class relief and move back to a sprint after a couple of races in odd spots in her first two starts as a 3-year-old. She fits a lot better here and a couple of her races last year would put her right there. -Randy Goulding | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

2:11 WO 3rd CRIMSON SKY (#4, 9-2) was a local $80K yearling purchase by top Ontario sire Silent Name and from a speedy family. She wintered at Palm Meadows with the trainer of champion Summer Sunday, Stu Simon, who had a 15% strike rate with first-timers during the past five years ($2.75 ROI). -Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

2:43 WO 4th DAY TRIPPER (#4, 9-2) raced quite wide all the way over a strong inside-favoring track when fifth in his final 2021 start going long Nov. 6. The son of Tourist was gelded over the winter and should be prominent under Moran, who was aboard for his two best 2yo races in the fall. -Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

2:54 AQU 4th OUR SWEET GIRL (#6, 8-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Mike Beer). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

3:00 TAM 6th LINDSEY LUCK (#5, 6-1) was all out to get up in time vs. maiden claimers in her latest but she did have to overcome a rather tepid half mile time to get there, and the resulting figure was a big improvement over her debut Beyer; should get a much better race flow in this sprint, which features a fair amount of early zip. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

3:26 AQU 5th COTTON (#4, 6-1) cut back to sprint for her 3yo finale and wound up in traffic for much of that trip, before altering outside in the stretch too late behind a front-running winner; not sure he's that much better going longer and he returns in a race that might set up well for him; one more try at a price. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

3:32 TAM 7th MAPACHE G (#5, 8-1) finished behind a couple of these dame runners in his last try on the grass, two back, but a slow start cost him position in that one, a race that was already short on speed, and he also ran into some traffic trouble; tardy break also a problem in his debut but if he can get away cleanly he should be able to get position on key rivals, as he did on the dirt last time out. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

3:56 LRL 7th Although PRODIGY DOLL (#3, 12-1) finished behind a couple of these in her last two races, don't think she's too far off those horses and will likely offer a more appealing price on the tote. Dismissed at 42 to 1 in the Barbara Fritchie, she tracked the pace while three wide-five path on the backstretch, made a three-four wide bid on the turn and flattened out in the stretch. She's run well fresh in the past and has the tactical speed to stay close to the pace. -Dan Illman | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

4:17 WO 7th OWEN'S TOUR GUIDE (#7, 12-1) is 2 for 2 when fresh and could make some noise at a square price in this second-level optional claimer. She wintered at Margaux Farm in Kentucky before working two fast half-miles here on the Tapeta and is versatile in terms of running style. -Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

4:28 LRL 8th DECIDING VOTE (#10, 5-1) blossomed toward the end of turf season last fall and has performed well off layoffs. Worked out a nice closer's trip to take second-level allowance in final start of 2021 as she saved ground behind a solid pace, cut the corner, split rivals in midstretch and won comfortably. She'll receive a class test in first stakes appearance, but should get plenty of pace to attack. -Dan Illman | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

4:53 GP 8th BE NAUGHTY WITH ME (#3, 8-1) looked good breaking her maiden on Tapeta and the runner-up won her next start before just missing in a $20K N2L. Naughty chased an honest pace before fading in a tougher spot on dirt and will appreciate the easier company while being back on what appears to be her preferred surface. -Randy Goulding | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

5:25 GP 9th FUTURE VICTORY (#9, 12-1) had excuses in his last two and ran into some tough ones both times. The winner of his latest repeated in the Grade 3 Canadian Turf and the winner of his race two back won a $120K stakes at Saratoga. He beat a nice horse in his race three back and he could fire a big shot in his first start as a gelding. -Randy Goulding | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

5:26 OP 9th TOWN CHAMP (#5, 6-1) picks up a tad more real estate with the move from five and a half panels to six and his last two wins on form have come at the latter distance. -Mary Rampellini | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

6:01 OP 10th EGO (#8, 12-1) exits a key race. The third-place finisher came back to take a $20K claimer at OP by nine lengths, with a Beyer Speed Figure of 89, and the fifth-place finisher, Hardly a Secret, a $12.5K starter at OP, with a Beyer of 80. A concern is whether this one will get the pace he needs to fuel his late run. -Mary Rampellini | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

6:50 MED (Harness) 2nd RIVER NESS (#3, 5-1) finished just a neck behind in the co-fastest mile of the morning last Saturday at the qualifiers. Note that driver David Miller didn’t pull the plugs until passed on the inside and he battled back nicely. KYSS runner-up from 2021 has plenty of ability. – Derick Giwner | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

7:40 WBS (Harness) 3rd MACHIN A TRICK (#8, 3-1) got an impossible trip and still didn’t miss by much last week. I can see him getting claimed here which would mean a speed blast is likely coming; top call. – Garnet Barnsdale

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-23-2022, 10:46 AM

Oaklawn Park Picks for April 23, 2022 – Horse Racing Betting Tips

By Kyle E in Horse Racing — Apr 22nd, 2022 8:00pm PDT

Oaklawn Park Picks for April 23, 2022 – Horse Racing Betting Tips

The Road to the Kentucky Derby is completed, but there is some notable racing on Saturday. Oaklawn Park is the landing spot for the biggest races this weekend.

Oaklawn Park in Arkansas has the running of the $1,000,000 Oaklawn Handicap (Gr. 2) and $1,000,000 Apple Blossom Handicap (Gr. 1). Two million dollar races on a card at Oaklawn isn’t a bad afternoon.
Oaklawn Headlines On Saturday
There are two million dollar races at Oaklawn Park this afternoon. The Apple Blossom (Gr. 1) is the feature race in Arkansas.

Along with the two million dollar races, there is the $150,000 Oaklawn Stakes. A total of $2,718,000 in prize money is on the table. Head below for our best Oaklawn Park picks on April 23, 2022.
Taking Your Horse Race Betting to the Next Level
Race 3
(1) Vobiscum
+500 (5/1)
(2) Grapnel
+450 (9/2)
(3) Sinner’s Sin
+180 (9/5)
(4) Feliciano
+1200 (12/1)
(5) Suppressor
+350 (7/2)
(6) Times Union
+600 (6/1)
(7) Alpha Whiskey
+500 (5/1)

Post Time:1:15 p.m. CST

Distance:6 Furlongs

Purse: $90,000

The third race at Oaklawn Park is a $90,000 event covering 6 furlongs on the dirt. Look for Grapnel and Sinner’s Sin to put on a good show in this event.

Grapnel finished 5th on his debut appearance February 12 in a $84,000 race. Despite the loss, the $130,000 newcomer is open to improvement.

This looks like a spot where Grapnel can find a better outing. Sinner’s Sin is 8th, 2nd, 3rd in three assignments.

In his previous two races, he placed 2nd behind Smokin Willie by 1

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-23-2022, 10:46 AM

Today’s horse racing quaddie picks | Saturday, April 23
April 23, 2022 9:15 am.
James Herbert

Horse Racing on Saturday, April 23 will feature 11 meetings in Australia, headlined by The Showdown at Caulfield Racecourse.

Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au compiled free quaddie numbers for the meetings at Caulfield, Doomben, Morphettville, Randwick, Ascot & Alice Springs.
Saturday quaddie tips for Caulfield
Caulfield quadrella selections

Saturday, April 23, 2022

1-2-9
1-2-5-12
1-3-11-12
2-4-9-11

Investment: $192 for 100%
Saturday quaddie tips for Doomben
Doomben quadrella selections

Saturday, April 23, 2022

3-7-8-10-15
1-2-3-4-6-7
1-4-5-6
1-2-8-12

Investment: $480 for 100%
Saturday quaddie tips for Morphettville
Morphettville quadrella selections

Saturday, April 23, 2022

1-5-6-7
2-3-4-5
1-3-5-6
7

Investment: $64 for 100%
Saturday quaddie tips for Royal Randwick
Royal Randwick quadrella selections

Saturday, April 23, 2022

2-10
3-5
3-4-6-7
2-5-9-10-12

Investment: $80 for 100%
Saturday quaddie tips for Ascot
Ascot quadrella selections

Saturday, April 23, 2022

1-2-3-4
4-6-7
2-8
3-10-11

Investment: $72 for 100%
Saturday quaddie tips for Alice Springs
Pioneer Park quadrella selections

Saturday, April 23, 2022

6
1
4
1

Investment: $1 for 100%

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-23-2022, 10:47 AM

Aqueduct Picks - Saturday, April 23, 2022

Race 1: 5-3-1-6
Race 2: 2-1-6-7
Race 3: 8-6-1-3
Race 4: 1-7-4-6
Race 5: 4-8-2-1
Race 6: 7-10-1-6
Race 7: 5-6-3-7
Race 8: 1-2-7-4
Race 9: 4-1-6-3
Race 10: 8-4-6-5
**Most Likely: Unique Unions #1 (Race 8)**
**Best Value: Cotton #4 (Race 5)**

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-23-2022, 10:47 AM

Charles Town Picks - Saturday, April 23, 2022

Race 1: 6-3-5-4
Race 2: 3-8-1-4
Race 3: 6-2-7-9
Race 4: 5-9-2-4
Race 5: 8-1-9-3
Race 6: 3-8-1-6
Race 7: 8-2-5-1
Race 8: 10-7-4-2
**Most Likely Winner: Star Of Night (Race 6)**
**Best Value: Feisty And Sassy (Race 8)**

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-23-2022, 10:47 AM

FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing Picks - Saturday, April 23, 2022

Race 1: 3-5-4-6
Race 2: 5-3-2-6
Race 3: 5-1-2-3
Race 4: 3-1-2-4
Race 5: 8-2-7-3
Race 6: 1-5-2-4
Race 7: 4-8-6-2
**Most Likely Winner: Wildwood Sicilian (Race 1)**
**Best Value: Bubba Cabello (Race 4)**

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-23-2022, 10:47 AM

Gulfstream Park Picks - Saturday, April 23, 2022

Race 1: 2-9-1-7
Race 2: 8-7-4-3
Race 3: 3-8-1-6
Race 4: 2-6-5-1
Race 5: 4-5-7-2
Race 6: 11-3-2-7
Race 7: 2-7-4-3
Race 8: 2-6-1-3
Race 9: 7-4-5-3
Race 10: 6-7-2-3
Race 11: 6-9-10-4
**Most Likely Winner: R Adios Jersey (Race 10)**
**Best Value: Hotter Than July (Race 1)**

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-23-2022, 10:47 AM

Keeneland Picks - Saturday, April 23, 2022

Race 1: 1-4-6-5
Race 2: 8-7-1-10
Race 3: 2-5-7-1
Race 4: 6-2-4-9
Race 5: 3-5-9-7
Race 6: 5-1-3-8
Race 7: 6-9-1/1A-5
Race 8: 5-3-7-4
Race 9: 1-5-4-7
Race 10: 9-1/1A-4-3
**Most Likely: Faith's Reward #5 (Race 6)**
**Best Value: Take Charge Ro #6 (Race 7)**

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-23-2022, 10:48 AM

Laurel Park Picks - Saturday, April 23, 2022

Race 1: 7-6-5-4
Race 2: 8-1-3-6
Race 3: 12-2-6-1
Race 4: 3-1-5-6
Race 5: 6-2-1/1A-7
Race 6: 3-2-1-4
Race 7: 4-7-6-3
Race 8: 6-10-8-5
Race 9: 7-5-2-6
Race 10: 6-7-5-2
**Most Likely Winner: Field Pass (Race 10)**
**Best Value: Whizwit (Race 2)**

Saturday 4/23/22 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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