Saturday 6/4/22 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 06-04-2022, 06:51 AM

Saturday’s games

National League
St Louis (30-22) @ Cubs (22-30)
— Cardinals haven’t named a starter for either game.

— Cardinals won 10 of their last 14 games.
— St Louis is 14-11 on road.
— over 3-0 last three road games
— scored run in first inning: 18-52
— record in first 5 innings: 26-20-6

— Swarmer allowed 4 runs in 6.2 IP (92 PT) in his first MLB start.
— Cubs are 0-1 in his starts.
— over 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0
— He is 1-1, 2.65 in three starts vs St Louis.

— Cubs haven’t named a starter for Game 2

— Cubs are 4-6 in their last ten games.
— Cubs are 10-18 at home.
— over 11-4 last fifteen games
— scored run in first inning: 23-52
— record in first 5 innings: 21-24-7

Arizona (26-27) @ Pittsburgh (22-28)
— Davies is 0-2, 9.00 in his last three starts.
— Arizona is 4-6 in his starts.
— under 7-3
— allowed run in first inning: 4-10
— record in first 5 innings: 4-4-2
— He is 6-6, 5.04 in 18 starts vs Pittsburgh.

— Diamondbacks lost five of last eight games.
— Arizona is 12-11 on road.
— under 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 15-53
— record in first 5 innings: 19-20-14

— Contreras is 0-0, 1.80 two starts.
— Pirates are 0-2 in his starts, losing both in extra innings.
— under 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Arizona.

— Pirates are 4-2 in their last six games.
— Pittsburgh is 11-15 at home.
— under 10-5-3 last eighteen games
— scored run in first inning: 12-50
— record in first 5 innings: 17-26-7

San Francisco (28-23) @ Miami (21-29)
— Webb is 1-0, 3.12 in his last four starts.
— Giants are 8-2 in his starts.
— over 5-1-1 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 5-10
— record in first 5 innings: 8-2
— He is 1-0, 0.69 in two starts vs Miami.

— Giants won four of last six games.
— San Francisco is 15-12 on road.
— over 23-10-1 last 34
— scored run in first inning: 10-51
— record in first 5 innings: 26-20-5

— Lopez is 1-1, 2.32 in his last five starts.
— Marlins are 1-5 in his last six starts.
— under 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 4-10
— record in first 5 innings: 5-2-3
— He is 0-1, 1.17 in four starts vs San Francisco.

— Miami is 9-21 in its last 30 games.
— Marlins are 11-13 at home.
— over 4-2 last six games.
— scored run in first inning: 9-50
— record in first 5 innings: 19-23-8

Washington (19-35) @ Cincinnati (18-33)
— Fedde is 1-2, 4.50 in his last five starts.
— Nationals are 2-3 in his road starts
— over 4-4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-10
— record in first 5 innings: 4-5-1
— He is 1-0, 5.52 in three starts vs Cincinnati.

— Washington is 10-19 in its last 29 games.
— Nationals are 10-17 on road.
— over 9-4 last thirteen games.
— scored run in first inning: 21-54
— record in first 5 innings: 18-32-4

— Mahle is 1-1, 4.18 in his last five starts.
— Reds are 4-7 in his starts.
— over 8-3
— allowed run in first inning: 3-11
— record in first 5 innings: 4-6-1
— He is 3-1, 4.50 in four starts vs Washington.

— Reds won six of last nine games.
— Cincinnati is 10-13 at home.
— under 12-6 in last eighteen games
— scored run in first inning: 13-51
— record in first 5 innings: 15-29-7

San Diego (31-21) @ Milwaukee (33-21)
— Gore is 3-1, 1.64 in his last six starts.
— San Diego is 4-3 in his starts.
— under 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 5-1-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Milwaukee.

— Padres are 2-5 in their last seven games.
— San Diego is 18-11 on road.
— under 11-4-2 last seventeen games.
— scored run in first inning: 15-52
— record in first 5 innings: 27-16-9

— Ashby is 1-0, 1.64 in his last two starts.
— Milwaukee is 4-1 in his starts.
— under 3-2
— allowed run in first inning: 0-5
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-1
— He is 0-0, 1.59 in one start vs San Diego.

— Brewers are 29-16 in their last 45 games.
— Milwaukee is 15-7 at home.
— over 6-2 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 16-54
— record in first 5 innings: 22-20-12

Atlanta (26-27) @ Colorado (23-29)
— Strider allowed five runs in 4.1 IP (72 PT) in his first start.
— Atlanta is 0-1 in his starts.
— under 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-1
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Colorado.

— Braves won five of their last six games.
— Atlanta is 12-13 on road.
— over 23-14-1 last 38 games
— scored run in first inning: 13-53
— record in first 5 innings: 25-22-6

— Freeland is 0-2, 7.40 in his last fourstarts.
— Rockies are 5-5 in his starts.
— under 4-2 at home
— allowed run in first inning: 4-10
— record in first 5 innings: 3-6-1
— He is 1-2, 5.59 in five starts vs Atlanta.

— Colorado is 8-19 in its last 27 games.
— Rockies are 16-14 at home.
— over 7-3 last ten games.
— scored run in first inning: 15-52
— record in first 5 innings: 17-28-7

NY Mets (35-19) @ Los Angeles (35-17)
— Peterson is 2-0, 5.74 in his last three starts.
— Mets are 5-0 in his starts
— over 4-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— record in first 5 innings: 3-0-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Los Angeles.

— Mets lost last two games, scoring one run.
— Mets are 16-11 on road.
— over 9-4 last thirteen games.
— scored run in first inning: 22-54
— record in first 5 innings: 31-14-9

— Buehler is 2-0, 5.73 in his last four starts.
— Dodgers are 7-3 in his starts
— over 4-1-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 2-10
— record in first 5 innings: 8-2
— He is 1-0, 3.65 in four starts against the Mets.

— Dodgers lost three of last five games.
— Los Angeles is 17-8 at home.
— under 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 18-52
— record in first 5 innings: 32-13-7

American League
Cleveland (23-24) @ Baltimore (22-32)
— McKenzie is 3-2, 2.12 in his last five starts.
— Cleveland is 5-3 in his starts.
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 2-8
— record in first 5 innings: 5-3
— He hasn’t pitched against Baltimore.

— Guardians are 5-1 in their last six games.
— Cleveland is 12-16 on road.
— under 9-4 last thirteen games.
— scored run in first inning: 14-47
— record in first 5 innings: 15-19-13

— Wells is 2-2, 3.16 in his last five starts.
— Orioles are 3-7 in his starts.
— under 5-1-1 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 2-10
— record in first 5 innings: 2-7-1
— He threw 2.2 scoreless IP, in two relief stints vs Cleveland.

— Orioles are 8-8 in their last sixteen games.
— Baltimore is 13-14 at home.
— over 13-5-1 last nineteen games.
— scored run in first inning: 6-54
— record in first 5 innings: 14-29-11

Detroit (21-31) @ New York (35-15)
— Brieske is 0-2, 6.63 in his last four starts.
— Detroit is 2-5 in his starts.
— under 4-2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 4-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-5-1
— He hasn’t pitched against New York.

— Tigers won seven of last ten games.
— Detroit is 6-16 on road.
— under 32-16-1 last 49 games.
— scored run in first inning: 9-52
— record in first 5 innings: 15-30-7

— Severino is 1-1, 2.33 in his last three starts.
— New York is 7-2 in his starts.
— over 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 1-9
— record in first 5 innings: 4-3-2
— He is 3-1, 2.52 in six starts vs Detroit.

— New York won eight of last ten games.
— New York is 21-7 at home.
— under 6-3 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 16-52
— record in first 5 innings: 29-9-14

Minnesota (31-23) @ Toronto (30-21)
— Bundy is 0-0, 3.07 in his last three starts.
— Twins are 3-5 in his starts.
— over 4-3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-8
— record in first 5 innings: 4-4
— He is 5-4, 3.27 in 12 starts vs Toronto.

— Minnesota lost four of its last six games.
— Twins are 14-12 on road.
— over 11-6 last seventeen games
— scored run in first inning: 17-54
— record in first 5 innings: 29-17-8

— Berrios is 1-1, 5.91 in his last four starts.
— He pitched for Minnesota from 2016-21.
— Toronto is 7-3 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 3-10
— record in first 5 innings: 4-4-2
— He is 1-1, 4.26 in two starts vs Minnesota.

— Blue Jays are 12-4 in their last 16 games.
— Toronto is 17-9 at home.
— over 9-1 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 20-51
— record in first 5 innings: 20-17-14

White Sox (23-27) @ Tampa Bay (31-21)
— Cease is 2-1, 2.57 in four road starts.
— White Sox are 7-3 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-10
— record in first 5 innings: 5-4-1
— He is 1-1, 4.22 in two starts vs Tampa Bay.

— White Sox are 1-6 in their last seven games.
— Chicago is 12-14 on road.
— over 5-0 last five games.
— scored run in first inning: 12-50
— record in first 5 innings: 21-24-5

— Rasmussen is 5-1, 2.86 in his last seven starts.
— Rays are 8-2 in his starts.
— over 5-0-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 1-10
— record in first 5 innings: 8-2
— He is 0-1, 5.40 in one start vs Chicago.

— Tampa Bay is 10-6 in its last 16 games.
— Rays are 18-11 at home.
— under 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 17-52
— record in first 5 innings: 25-16-11

Seattle (23-29) @ Texas (24-27)
— Gonzales is 2-1, 3.20 in his last four starts.
— Seattle is 4-6 in his starts.
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 3-10
— record in first 5 innings: 3-6-1
— He is 8-6, 3.74 in 17 starts vs Texas.

— Mariners are 12-23 in their last 35 games.
— Seattle is 11-19 on road.
— under 5-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 16-52
— record in first 5 innings: 20-25-7

— Otto is 2-0, 2.45 in his last two starts.
— Rangers are 4-3 in his starts.
— uover 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 4-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-4
— He hasn’t pitched against Seattle.

— Rangers lost their last three games.
— Texas is 12-15 at home.
— under 23-13-2 last 38 games
— scored run in first inning: 13-51
— record in first 5 innings: 16-23-12

Houston (34-18) @ Kansas City (16-34)
— Garcia is 2-2, 4.00 in his last five starts.
— Astros are 6-3 in his starts.
— under 7-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-9
— record in first 5 innings: 6-3
— He is 1-0, 2.31 in two starts vs Kansas City.

— Astros are 10-4 in their last fourteen games.
— Houston is 20-12 on road.
— under 28-8 last 36 games
— scored run in first inning: 12-52
— record in first 5 innings: 32-15-5

— Bubic is 0-3, 13.14 in five starts.
— Royals are 1-4 in his starts
— over 4-1
— allowed run in first inning: 4-5
— record in first 5 innings: 0-4-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Houston.

— Kansas City is 8-24 in its last 32 games.
— Royals are 8-16 at home.
— over 10-4 last fourteen games
— scored run in first inning: 11-50
— record in first 5 innings: 14-28-8

Boston (25-27) @ A’s (20-34)
— Pivetta is 4-0, 1.93 in his last four starts
— Red Sox are 4-6 in his starts.
— over 3-2 road starts
— allowed run in first inning: 2-10
— record in first 5 innings: 4-5-1
— He is 1-0, 0.00 in one start (7 IP) vs Oakland.

— Red Sox are 3-4 in their last seven games.
— Boston is 12-13 on road.
— under 4-1-1 last six games.
— scored run in first inning: 14-52
— record in first 5 innings: 22-17-13

— Blackburn is 1-1, 3.22 in his last four starts.
— A’s are 8-2 in his starts.
— under 5-0 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 4-10
— record in first 5 innings: 8-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Boston.

— A’s are 6-15 in their last 21 games.
— Oakland is 7-21 at home.
— over 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 12-54
— record in first 5 innings: 17-29-8

Interleague game
LA Angels (27-26) @ Philadelphia (22-29)
— Lorenzen is 2-0, 1.86 in his last three starts.
— Angels are 5-3 in his starts.
— over 5-0 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 4-8
— record in first 5 innings: 6-2
— He 1-2, 3.38 in eight relief stints (10.2 IP) vs Philly.

— Angels lost their last nine games.
— Angels are 12-13 on road.
— over 11-6-1 last eighteen games
— scored run in first inning: 21-53
— record in first 5 innings: 29-19-5

— Wheeler is 2-0, 2.33 in his last three starts.
— Phillies are 4-5 in his starts
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 1-9
— record in first 5 innings: 4-4-1
— He is 1-0, 3.60 in one start against the Angels.

— Phillies lost 12 of their last 18 games.
— Philly is 13-15 at home.
— over 10-2-1 last thirteen games
— scored run in first inning: 15-52
— record in first 5 innings: 21-25-6

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 06-04-2022, 02:01 PM

AI Picks: National Stakes Races | Saturday, June 4, 2022

June 2, 2022 | By 1/ST BET

The Saturday national stakes menu is loaded with premier races. To assist your handicapping, top selections provided by the 1/ST BET app measure each contender against the 10 leading factors for each race. The 1/ST BET app looks at 52 handicapping factors and more than 200,000 past races to determine its AI selections.

You can use the automated handicapping factors, or create your own factor filters to incorporate angles you prefer. Full-card selections can be found in the 1/ST BET app. We’ve included the official track morning line odds with each runner.

Santa Anita // Race 2 // 4:33 pm ET // Grade 3 Desert Stormer Stakes // 6 furlongs

#5 Becca Taylor (4-5) // 32%W
#1 Dance to the Music (2-1) // 24%W
#4 Samurai Charm (3-1) // 19%W
#2 Dynasty of Her Own (8-1) // 15%W

Belmont // Race 9 // 5:12 pm ET // Grade 2 Pennine Ridge Stakes // 1-1/8 miles turf

#4 Napoleonic War (3-1) // 31%W
#7 Unanimous Consent (8-5) // 19%W
#6 Emmanuel (5-2) // 13%W
#5 Elizar (6-1) // 11%W

Gulfstream Park // Race 9 // 5:19 pm ET // Ginger Punch Stakes // 7-1/2 furlongs turf

#8 Sugar Fix (6-5) // 31%W
#3 Una Luna (6-1) // 17%W
#6 Lovely Luvy (3-1) // 11%W
#7 Key Biscayne (6-1) // 10%W

Churchill Downs // Race 10 // 5:26 pm ET // Blame Stakes // 1-1/8 miles

#8 Americanrevolution (8-5) // 25%W
#4 Militarist (20-1) // 19%W
#6 Scalding (5-2) // 17%W
#1 Proxy (9-2) // 10%W

Santa Anita // Race 7 // 7:17 pm ET // Cinema Stakes // 1-1/8 miles turf

#2 Cabo Spirit (4-1) // 29%W
#3 Balnikhov (4-5) // 26%W
#5 War At Sea (4-1) // 23%W
#4 Beef Winslow (5-1) // 11%W

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 06-04-2022, 02:01 PM

Race of the Week: $100K Cinema Stakes at Santa Anita | Saturday

June 1, 2022 | By Jeremy Plonk

The Lead:
While we await the 3-year-olds at Belmont next week to close the Triple Crown, sophomore turfers are tested Saturday in the $100,000 Cinema at Santa Anita. It's part of a dual-stakes card that also includes filly and mare dirt sprinters in the G3 Desert Stormer. The Cinema goes as Race 7 of 9 and will be part of the late pick 4 and pick 5 sequences.

Field Depth:
CABO SPIRIT is a listed stakes winner and G3-placed. BALNIKHOV is G2-placed. The others are making class rises. BALNIKHOV and CABO SPIRIT have a decided edge in terms of class.

Pace:
BEEF WINSLOW could make the lead in a race without a defined pace. CABO SPIRIT and WAR AT SEA are capable if their riders are intent on the front. RED ROAD shouldn't be too far off it, while BALNIKHOV tries to track them down likely from last of 5 early.

Our Eyes:
French import BALNIKHOV fits the profile for trainer Phil D'Amato, who has mastered taking modest Europeans to California success at higher levels. BALNIKHOV was well-enough thought of to tackle Churchill's G2 American Turf on the Kentucky Derby undercard, and made a winning move before finishing second to Stolen Base. The addition of blinkers should put some late focus into such a move if repeated. Leading pilot Juan Hernandez has the controls on the obvious favorite and horse to beat.

CABO SPIRIT has tested the best 3-year-olds on the grounds at Santa Anita all season. He ventured for a couple of synthetic bids at Turfway and Golden Gate to no avail, but should be back home on grass where he won the Eddie Logan. He's got more tactical speed than BALNIKHOV and jockey Joe Bravo is coming off a good week as was red-hot trainer George Papaprodromou {14: 5-3-0 (36%, $2.67 ROI) // $5, $7, $8, $26, $28 winners, including G2 Triple Bend}.

WAR AT SEA has won 2 straight turf miles and makes his stakes debut for a Ron Ellis barn that's sighted as often as bigfoot, but dangerous when spotted. The faster the pace, the better this one has run; the fear is that 9F will have a flatter pace and not give WAR AT SEA the kind of set-up he's gotten of late.

RED ROAD pulled a 15-1 upset over 2-1 BEEF WINSLOW in a May allowance prep over this 9-furlong trip. Both are bred to handle the distance, but the running style and past performances give RED ROAD the distance edge. The addition of blinkers and Lasix last time helped move up RED ROAD.

Most Certain Exotics Contender:
BALNIKHOV is a legit favorite and will come on strong at the end.

Best Longshot Exotics Contender:
None projected.

Sending it in ($100 bankroll):
Let's ride the hot hand for a minor upset. $75 exacta CABO SPIRIT over BALNIKHOV; $25 exacta BALNIKHOV over CABO SPIRIT.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 06-04-2022, 02:01 PM

Weekend GamePlan for June 4, 2022: Picks for Pennine Ridge, Royal North, Crestwood

Marcus Hersh

It’s getting frustrating, these short Saturday stakes fields. Santa Anita has two potentially nice races, but each drew a mere five entrants. Belmont’s feature, the Pennine Ridge, got only six in the field’s main body, no huge surprise since there’s a race in the same division the night before at Penn National and another on Saturday at Churchill Downs. Nonetheless, we’ll try to bob and weave our way into a decent-priced stakes winner or two.

Pennine Ridge

Twice in the last five years, trainer Todd Pletcher has made a dirt-to-turf move with a stakes horse who went off at odds of less than 4-1. Both those horses won, and Emmanuel, who makes that move Saturday, might well be favored in the Grade 2 Pennine Ridge. I liked the horse in the Blue Grass, where he caved with surprisingly little resistance when collared by eventual runner-up Smile Happy in upper stretch.

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The appeal at Keeneland was Emmanuel’s lone-speed status and that will be the case again in his turf debut. DRF’s David Grening gave a favorable report on a recent Emmanuel grass work, and I’d imagine he’ll take quite a bit of beating with an easy lead Saturday.

Chad Brown has two entrants, and the astute NYRA linemaker David Aragona has made Unanimous Consent the 8-5 favorite, pegging Brown’s second runner Napoleonic War at 3-1. Napoleonic War last out was life and death to beat Quality G., who did not cover himself in glory last Sunday at Monmouth in the Jersey Derby. Unanimous Consent is unbeaten after three starts, winning each of them cozily, though it’s fair to question the quality of his competition.

I’m going with “none of the above” and betting Elizar in just his second start and North American debut.

Quality of competition is an issue that also applies to this French import, who now resides in Christophe Clement’s barn. That Chantilly all-weather maiden race he won last October hardly was filled with budding prospects for the Prix du Jockey-Club. But wow, did Elizar win that well. Saying he was “held up” in last doesn’t quite tell the tale, since Elizar seemed perfectly happy dawdling along in last place through the early and middle stages. Spun out wide, he came into contention without being asked for anything and just whistled past everyone with a remarkable burst of speed. His last 400 meters? A brilliant 22.12 seconds. Joel Rosario might have gone to ride Pauline’s Pearl at Churchill Downs on Saturday but winds up instead on this colt, and we know Clement excels with French imports. Let’s see what Elizar can do.

Royal North

This filly-and-mare turf sprint is crazy: eight entrants, four trained by Mark Casse, three for Josie Carroll, and one shipper from the Al Stall barn.

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Only two 4-year-olds run, with the rest older horses whose form has been well exposed. Among them, Amalfi Coast looks best here to me, but she’s a 6-year-old, and the younger horses are the ones with latitude to improve. I doubt that the 4-year-old Souper Sensational really is a turf horse, but the 4-year-old Lady War Machine absolutely appears to be.

Lady War Machine is by the excellent turf-sprint sire Street Boss and it’s no coincidence her career peak came in her lone grass start. Yes, Lady War Machine raced close to a moderate pace in that race, the Alywow, run over this distance on the Woodbine course, but she was stuck inside another pace player the entire trip before kicking clear nicely after cornering for home.

Lady War Machine has every right to improve as a 4-year-old and surely Carroll has her ready for something competitive off a very long string of works. There’s online video of her turf breeze from March 26, and I thought she was going better than workmate Ephrata, an overseas import who won her North American debut, a May 14 Woodbine maiden, by more than nine lengths.

Crestwood

Hawthorne has assembled a solid, competitive field for this-female dirt sprint, but Charlie’s Penny will win if she’s as ready as I think she is following a 1 1/2-year layoff. The filly twice suffered hairline fractures that required healing time but ought not compromise her performance, and trainer Chris Block had her ready to roll in her career debut, an eye-catching sprint win. Charlie’s Penny just has more quality than these foes, and in a pace-packed field ought to get a very favorable setup.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 06-04-2022, 02:23 PM

Belmont Park Picks - Saturday, June 4, 2022

Race 1: 1-4-8-5
Race 2: 5-3-2-6
Race 3: 2-6-1-7
Race 4: 7-1-4-2
Race 5: 5-6-2-1
Race 6: 2-1-5-4
Race 7: 4-8-9-5
Race 8: 5-3-4-6
Race 9: 3-7-6-4
Race 10: 7-3-1-9
**Most Likely: Nazuna #4 (Race 7)**
**Best Value: King Angelo #7 (Race 4)**

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 06-04-2022, 02:23 PM

Churchill Downs Picks - Saturday, June 4, 2022

Race 1: 1-4-5-2
Race 2: 4-6-1-2
Race 3: 5-9-3-6
Race 4: 8-3-1-9
Race 5: 4-2-3-6
Race 6: 1-3-6-4
Race 7: 5-4-3-6
Race 8: 6-5-3-1
Race 9: 1-4-5-2
Race 10: 8-3-1-2
Race 11: 10-9-2-7
**Most Likely: Bango #1 (Race 9)**
**Best Value: Kneesnhips #4 (Race 5)**

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 06-04-2022, 02:23 PM

Delaware Park Picks - Saturday, June 4, 2022

Race 1: 6-2-4-1
Race 2: 2-3-1-6
Race 3: 5-2-6-3
Race 4: 3-4-2-6
Race 5: 1-4-8-3
Race 6: 5-1-6-4
Race 7: 6-5-1/1A-3
Race 8: 7-3-1-6
**Most Likely: Seiche #2 (Race 2)**
**Best Value: Nathan Detroit #6 (Race 7)**

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 06-04-2022, 02:23 PM

Lone Star Park Picks - Saturday, June 4, 2022

Race 1: 4-3-6-2
Race 2: 4-2-7-1
Race 3: 6-2-3-5
Race 4: 2-5-4-1
Race 5: 5-1-2-6
Race 6: 6-7-4-5
Race 7: 2-1-4-3
Race 8: 5-10-8-2
Race 9: 7-2-5-1
**Most Likely: Fra Mauro #5 (Race 8)**
**Best Value: Robo #4 (Race 2)**

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 06-04-2022, 02:24 PM

Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, June 4
By Sam Turner For The Daily Mail

Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday's meetings at Hexham, Doncaster, Worcester, Chepstow, Epsom, Lingfield and Musselburgh.

Hexham

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

1.30 Fraterculus

2.05 Cool Country

2.40 Inferno Sacree

3.15 That’s Your Lottie

3.50 Stoney Mountain

4.20 National Charter

4.55 Motown Lake

5.25 Cyrus Keep

GIMCRACK

1.30 Bird On The Wire

2.05 Cool Country

2.40 Baraboy

3.15 Annies Regatta

3.50 Stoney Mountain

4.20 Jad Mahal

4.55 Deluxe Range

5.25 Restitution

Doncaster

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

1.21 The Cola Kid

1.56 Ti Amo Sempre

2.31 Gift Of Raaj

3.06 Salvator Mundi

3.41 Zoom

4.16 Abu Malek

4.51 Royal Parade

5.21 Galileo Glass

GIMCRACK

1.21 Maple Jack

1.56 Ibiza Love

2.31 Sociologist

3.06 New Comedy

3.41 Migdam

4.16 Gannon Glory

4.51 Thesis

5.21 Gatecrasher Girl

Northerner – 3.06 Hilts (nap); 4.16 Gannon Glory (nb).

Worcester

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

1.10 El Paso Wood

1.45 Coral

2.20 Byzantine Empire

2.55 Uncle Arthur

3.30 Shentri

4.05 Luke San

4.45 Brianna Rose

GIMCRACK

1.10 Marine One

1.45 Grange Road

2.20 Byzantine Empire

2.55 Uncle Arthur

3.30 Steal A March

4.05 Hybris

4.45 Lady Malarkey

Chepstow

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

5.30 Monsieur Fantaisie

6.05 Hope Probe

6.35 Union Court

7.05 Newton Jack

7.35 Chancery Lane

8.05 Hashtagmetoo

8.35 Too Shy Shy

GIMCRACK

5.30 Our Man In Havana

6.05 Red Walls

6.35 Union Court

7.05 Flatley

7.35 Chancery Lane

8.05 Triple Nickle

8.35 Boy George

Lingfield

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

5.40 Arpina

6.15 Four Feet

6.45 Ikkari

7.15 Dragon Glory

7.45 Dual Identity

8.15 Irresistable

8.45 Forge Valley Lad

GIMCRACK

5.40 Arpina

6.15 Four Feet

6.45 Ikkari

7.15 Pearls Of Joy

7.45 Dual Identity

8.15 Irresistable

8.45 Smokey Malone

Epsom

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

2.00 Mr Big Stuff

2.35 Bashkirova

3.10 Modern News

3.45 Mokaatil (nb)

4.30 Desert Crown

5.15 Midn ights Legacy (nap)

5.50 Muscika

GIMCRACK

2.00 War Horse

2.35 Potapova (nb)

3.10 Modern News

3.45 Dusky Lord

4.30 Desert Crown (nap)

5.15 Restorer

5.50 Night On Earth

Newmarket – 3.45 Dusky Lord (nb); 4.30 Desert Crown (nap).

Musselburgh

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

1.36 Alpine Sierra

2.11 Explicit

2.46 Aasser

3.21 Makanah

4.01 Mokaman

4.41 Aquamas

5.11 Bollin Neil

GIMCRACK

1.36 Alpine Sierra

2.11 Explicit

2.46 Point Lynas

3.21 Sampers Seven

4.01 Bridgetown

4.41 Mr Strutter

5.11 Taxmeifyoucan

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 06-04-2022, 02:24 PM

The Jury: Bets and fades for June 4
TwinSpires Staff

Stephen Foster Preview Day at Churchill Downs is the racing highlight domestically, while the worldwide feature on Saturday is the famed Epsom Derby (G1). Kellie Reilly, Vance Hanson, and Ashley Anderson chime in on those events and more in this week's TwinSpires.com jury deliberation.
What is your best bet?

Kellie Reilly: #2 Floriform (4-1) brings an improving profile into Saturday's Arlington (G3) at Churchill Downs. Trained by Bill Mott, the Juddmonte homebred sports a 5-3-1-1 mark on turf. That third-place effort came in his lone stakes attempt, the Feb. 5 Tampa Bay (G3), off a nine-month layoff — a spotting that could be read as a hint in itself. Floriform came right back to take a second-level allowance at Keeneland, beating Cellist who's since won the Louisville (G3). As a lightly-raced four-year-old in a field largely consisting of the usual suspects, Floriform is poised to continue his progress. He also has pedigree appeal. By Into Mischief and out of an Empire Maker mare, he is bred on the same cross as Mandaloun. And Floriform's dam, the multiple English stakes-placed July Jasmine, is a half-sister to classy miler Rob Roy.

Vance Hanson: Floriform is far less exposed than his five rivals in the Arlington, and he looks like a solid play in my estimation, too. There appears to be just enough pace to aid the Juddmonte homebred's rally from a stalking position, and his current relative class looks strong enough for him to make an impact against this field. As Kellie noted, his recent form at Tampa and Keeneland against graded quality types stack up well here despite his limited actual stakes experience.

Ashley Anderson: #6 Scalding (5-2) brings a 4-for-4 record this season to Churchill Downs in the Blame S. and will challenge heavy morning line favorite Americanrevolution, winner of the Cigar Mile H. (G1) last out at Aqueduct in December. Todd Pletcher's pupil clocked a 118 Brisnet Speed figure the last time he raced 1 1/8 miles, back in October at Belmont, but Pletcher has earned just two wins in 27 starts during Churchill's spring meet. A jockey switch to Florent Geroux gives promise, but I'll lean toward Scalding, who bested rivals Dynamic One and Proxy at Keeneland in the 1 1/8-mile Ben Ali (G3) in late April.

Who is the horse to fade?

KR: #6 Amalfi Coast (5-2) returns to defend her title in the Royal North (G2) at Woodbine Saturday as the newly-minted Canadian champion female sprinter. But she is likely to need this tightener. Aside from her age as a six-year-old mare, Amalfi Coast has yet to win first up. Although she was a close second in her career debut, she was sixth in her 2020 reappearance and third to start 2021. And she's changed barns in the interim. Since selling for $475,000 at Keeneland last November, Amalfi Coast has joined Mark Casse, who has three others in the Royal North, including the fascinating #8 Souper Sensational (8-1). Between the depth of the opposition, and a question about how sharp she might be off the bench for new connections, Amalfi Coast appears vulnerable as a win candidate.

VH: The Aristides S. is traditionally Churchill Downs' premier post-Derby week sprint for older horses during the spring meet, but strangely there's not a whole lot of speed in Saturday's renewal. That might put morning line favorite #5 Bob's Edge (3-1) at a distinct disadvantage. Although his local mark is a stellar 4-2-0-1 and he has sufficient class via his Oaklawn form over the winter, the closing Bob's Edge might not get the pace help he needs in this six-furlong dash.

AA: #5 Field Pass (5-2) came home third last out in the Henry S. Clark S. at Laurel Park, beaten 5 1/2 lengths by undefeated Chez Pierre. The Mike Maker trainee makes his return to Churchill, where he boasts a 5 1-1-2 record, with his lone win coming in the Audubon S. in June 2020. In Saturday's Arlington, he'll join a field of six, with intriguing rivals Get Smokin, Floriform, and Gray's Fable capable of earning a trip to the winner's circle.

What else is worth noting?

KS: Saturday's Derby at Epsom will be a riveting spectacle, although I still haven't gotten over the blow of Luxembourg's injury that has ruled him out until the fall. Ballydoyle nevertheless presses ahead with its usual armada, but I can't escape the thought that the lad's best chance has sailed away. In Luxembourg's absence, Sir Michael Stoute's unbeaten #2 Desert Crown (8-5) has surged to favoritism, and it would be a great story for another British legend to win the Derby, run this year in honor of the late Lester Piggott.

Yet Godolphin's supplemented #9 Nations Pride (6-1) looked like a beast at Newmarket. His sire, Teofilo, had ambitions of pursuing the elusive English Triple Crown before his career was cut short, so I'd love to see him get a Derby winner. Note that Teofilo also has #17 West Wind Blows (20-1), a beautifully-bred son of 2007 French Oaks (G1) heroine West Wind, who has a stealthy look with a 2-for-2 mark versus lesser.

If you're looking for a massive longshot who can crash the exotics, #7 Masekela (50-1) has better form than his odds imply. Beaten just a head by champion Native Trail last summer, he was runner-up to the smart Eydon in his lone start this season. Masekela was a late scratch from the Dante (G3) after acting up in the gate, and if he'd run and placed to Desert Crown that day, he might be half the price here.

VH: The Derby at Epsom is the race I'm most looking forward to betting and watching this weekend. You can read more about my win selection and wagering strategy here.

AA: Friday night's Penn National card features the Penn Oaks and Penn Mile (G2), with two heavy favorites headlining their respective races. In the latter, unbeaten #1 Annapolis (9-5) makes his third career start for trainer Todd Pletcher and first since his win in the October Pilgrim S. (G2) at Belmont. I'll be interested to see how the lightly raced three-year-old fares against #7 Red Danger (5-2), who may benefit from a cut back in distance and a rider change, with Paco Lopez picking up the mount for the Brian Lynch trainee.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 06-04-2022, 02:46 PM

Louisiana Legends Night: Evangeline Downs Pick 5 for June 4
Kevin Kilroy

It's Louisiana Legends Night at Evangeline Downs on Saturday, and, wow, what a card of LA-breds!

As we’ve seen in the past, trainer Jose Camejo not only brings out his Star Guitar guns on a big day for Brittlyn Stables, but he also gives handicappers something to ponder, placing horses in races where they are trying something different than last race or for the first time altogether.

In Camejo I trust, so let’s lean on him in this sequence, as well as arguably Louisiana’s best trainer, Ron Faucheux. Things get extra interesting when we look at a wide-open maiden claimer in the get-out leg. Pour yourself an Abita, boil up some crawfish, and to quote track announcer Rob Tuel, "Ils sont partis"!
A B C
Race 5

2, 4

Race 6

4

Race 7

4, 6, 7

5

1, 12
Race 8

6

1, 7, 8

4, 10
Race 9

1, 3, 4, 6

11, 12

8, 9
50-cent Pick 5

All As: $12
4 As and 1 B: $46
4 As and 1 C: $38

Race 5: Turf, 1 Mile LALgndTDB75k 3yo & up statebred fillies

As: #2 World War (10-1) is dangerous on the front end. Trainer Ron Faucheux brings jockey Jareth Loveberry in town for this card, and there are few better on the front end over the turf. #4 Net a Bear (2-1) has thrown up some clunkers in the last two, but we all know her best run comes on grass. Must include.
Race 6: Dirt, 5 1/2 Furlongs LaLgdMmslB75k 3yo & up statebred fillies

A: #4 Ova Charged (6-5) is a phenomenal filly. She beats this field on talent, and she has the heart to overcome any trouble.
Race 7: Dirt, 5 1/2 Furlongs LaLgnsSptB75k 3yo & up statebreds

As: With so much early speed signed on, we need to lean on closers in this leg. #4 Win Ya Win (10-1) enters this race fresh for Camejo and will have the right pace set-up to strut his best stuff. Though #6 Yankee Seven (5-2) didn’t beat much last out, he is ratable and in the top form of his career. Blinkers go on for #7 Relentless Dancer (6-1), and he is poised for a peak effort after a spring win at Keeneland and now in the hands of Keith Bourgeois.

B: #5 Bertie’s Galaxy (7-2) is a stand-out here, consistently running speed figures that top this field. Excuse the last effort on turf. If there wasn’t so much speed signed on, would definitely be an A.

Cs: #1 Black Sword (12-1) will have Vicente Del-Cid piloting him for a late charge if the pace melts downs. Outside post positions have been dangerous, and #12 Takes Two to Tango (15-1) has the form, the jets, and most importantly can duel and sustain.
Race 8: Turf, 1 Mile LaLgdsTrfB75k 3yo & up statebred

As: Let’s look to #6 Behemah Star (10-1) to finish things off. Camejo started him on turf, but four wins later, this is only his second go over the green. His March stakes win at Fair Grounds was impressive and if he retains that form, this could be an exciting stretch run.

Bs: #1 Mangelsen (5-2) is a one-dimensional speed demon with the rail. Can anyone keep up? There are a few others who could push him too fast early. It’s usually hard for me to get excited about #7 Treys Midnite Moon (8-1), but his numbers on turf are solid and the pace set-up is there. #8 Jaci’s Royalty (6-1) is back in form and ready to take that next step up.

Cs: #4 Jax Man (10-1) has the form, the late kick, and is sent out by Sam David Jr. who is en fuego. #10 Britts A Closer (20-1) won two of his last four turf efforts with numbers that compete.
Race 9: Dirt, 5 Furlongs Md 7500 3 yo & up statebred fillies

As: #1 Loco Lucy (7-2) took a few bumps early and didn’t step forward, but could do it here. Blinkers on for #3 Roux Bandit (4-1) after dueling and fading to two next-out-winners last. This could be the day for #4 La Smoochie (7-2) who will likely compete for the lead. #6 Sunset Flash (8-1) closed with alacrity in her second start and will likely take a big step up.

Bs: #11 Zipity (12-1) should appreciate shortening up to five furlongs. #12 T J’s Sunshine (10-1) looked sharp through the first three calls and has the right to improve.

Cs: 8 Cosmic Belle (12-1) puts blinkers on and could improve dropping back in against statebreds. #9 Les and Madge (6-1) has competitive Brisnet Speed figures.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 06-04-2022, 02:46 PM

Piassek's Plays: Saturday Selections Under the Twin Spires
June 3rd, 2022 by John Piassek

Churchill Downs, Race 6, post time 3:18 p.m. ET
weekend Television schedule

Friday, June 3: 12:30-5:30 p.m. ET on FS2; post time varies on TVG

Saturday, June 4: 11-11:50 a.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. ET on FS2; post time varies on TVG

Sunday, June 5: 12:30-2 p.m. ET on FS1; 4:30-5:30 p.m. ET on FS2; post time varies on TVG

#4 Mendenhall: A full field of 3-year-olds will race 1 1/16 miles on the dirt in this event. Mendenhall's form has been obscured by a series of unfortunate events, but he's not nearly as bad as most of his recent lines make him look. In his debut at Gulfstream Park in March, he had a terrible break and had no chance. When he broke cleanly next out, he took the early lead, fended off all challengers, and drew off professionally for a sharp 1 1/2-length victory. In his most recent start, he faced a tough field of first-level allowance horses on the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve undercard, in a race that included Creative Minister, the subsequent third-place finisher in the Preakness Stakes. Mendenhall broke just a sneeze slow and got sandwiched between rivals a few strides out of the gate. After that start, he had no chance to catch up and was well-beaten. That maiden win two starts back is very promising, and it shows what he can do with a clean break. Because of all that trouble, his form doesn't look as good as that of some of the others, and he's 10-1 on the morning line. He'd be a great value play at that price.

Strategy on a $10 Budget

$6 to win on 4

$2 exacta, 4 with 6, 8 ($4 total)

Strategy on a $25 Budget

$15 to win on 4

$5 exacta, 4 with 6, 8 ($10 total)

Strategy on a $50 Budget

$25 to win on 4

$6 exacta, 4 with 6, 8 ($12 total)

$1 trifecta, 4 with 6, 8 with 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12 ($12 total)

Churchill Downs, Race 8, $200,000 Arlington Stakes, post time 4:22 p.m. ET

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#2 Floriform: A short, but competitive, field of six will go 1 1/16 miles on the grass in one of six stakes races on the Saturday Churchill card. This race features a few vulnerable horses who are sure to take money, including Admission Office, who hasn't raced in more than a year, and Get Smokin, who has lots of early speed but recently returned from Dubai and might need a race to re-acclimate.

All the money that goes to marginal contenders will make the price on Floriform that much sweeter. He's won three of his last four starts, including a sharp win at Keeneland last out where he made a five-wide bid and got up to win by a half-length. In his lone stakes start so far, the Tampa Bay Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs, he chased Get Smokin on the lead and ended up third, finishing behind that rival and next-out Grade 1 winner Shirl's Speight. With several horses with early speed in this race, Floriform should get an honest pace to close into. He's a young, lightly-raced horse with improving form, and should close for his first stakes win.

Strategy on a $10 Budget

$8 to win on 2

$2 exacta, 2 with 5

Strategy on a $25 Budget

$18 to win on 2

$7 exacta, 2 with 5

Strategy on a $50 Budget

$35 to win on 2

$15 exacta, 2 with 5

Year-To-Date Statistics

43 starts: 8 wins, 7 seconds, 7 thirds

$10 Budget Plays: $430 bet, $368.20 returned

$25 Budget Plays: $1,075 bet, $1,030.95 returned

$50 Budget Plays: $2,150 bet, $2,073.14 returned

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 06-04-2022, 02:46 PM

Seoul Saturday: Race-By-Race Preview (June 4)

The filly Triple Crown – the “Triple Tiara” – comes to a close at Seoul Racecourse on Saturday with Golden Power, who has won the first two jewels, the Luna Stakes and Korean Oaks, looking to complete a clean sweep. The Gyeonggi Governor’s Cup is race 7 on a 9-race program at Seoul which runs from 10:45 to 18:00. Here are the previews:

Golden Power once more faces Raon The SPurt and Chamjoeun Chingu (Pic KRA)

Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1200M) Allowance / KRW 40 Million

Three-year-old maidens open the program. (5) CHANGER is probably worthy of favourite status, following a good 2nd at his latest start on April 23rd over this distance when he led for much of the way around. From a good draw, he can lead again and this time can go all the way. (3) RAY BOLT was significantly improved at start number three on April 16th when settling midfield and running on for 2nd place. It was a slowly run race but she looks nicely in here again and can go close. (1) RUN BOY RUN won a trial in April and then ran a decent 2nd on debut on May 7th, racing handy throughout. He should have come on for the experience and with some natural improvement should be in the finish again. There are four first-time starters and among them, (9) HIDDEN BLADE looks the more likely to make an impression first-up. (8) CLASS HEEMANG has been through a lot of trials and ran on well from an unpromising position in the latest of them.
Selections (5) Changer (3) Ray Bolt (1) Run Boy Run (9) Hidden Blade
Next Best 8, 6
Fast Start 1, 5, 10, 12

Seoul Race 2: Class 6 (1200M) Allowance / KRW 25 Million

Maiden fillies only here. (3) CAMP SAVER has steadily improved across six starts so far, culminating in 3rd place at this distance on May 7th when settling handy and running on. She was the beaten favourite that day but she looks well in here and from a good draw, should be looking for another career-best finish. (1) CHEONDUNG OREUM is the probable betting favourite, based on a last start 2nd place on April 24th when settling back and running on well with a couple of today’s rivals back down the track behind her. She draws nicely on the inside to drop in again and she will be working home well. (5) DONGSEO YEOGEOL enters off a useful 4th place at this distance on March 20th in a fast, though wet assisted, time. She’ll be challenging Camp Saver for the early lead and can be in this a long way. (11) GUK HYANG was one of those beaten by Cheondung Oreum on April 24th and while drawn wide again can get closer today. (9) AL SIMON another in the placing frame.
Selections (3) Camp Saver (1) Cheondung Oreum (5) Dongseo Yeogeol (11) Guk Hyang
Next Best 9, 6
Fast Start 3, 5, 6, 12

Seoul Race 3: Class 5 (1200M) Handicap / KRW 40 Million

(2) MIRACLE DAUGHTER’s maiden win had been coming and it arrived in emphatic style as she made all to score by nine-lengths over this distance on April 30th. She comes up in class here but keeps a nice light weight, draws very nicely and the manner of that win suggests there can be more to come. (7) MAKALU POWER returns to action for the first time since December when finally broke through at the twenty-first time of asking. It came at this class over 1400M and while he comes up in weight and will probably need this run, he looked sharp when trialing on May 13th and can go well first-up at an each-way price here. (6) GREENBACK took a couple of races to get accustomed to this level. Having previously raced forward, including on her maiden win at 1000M, last time out she was slowly away and went right back, running on well for 4th. She carries a light weight and should go close here. (1) YUKWAEHAN SEONTAEK, another racing for the first time since December, and (12) SONGAM BEST are other potential placers.
Selections (2) Miracle Daughter (7) Makalu Power (6) Greenback (1) Yukwaehan Seontaek
Next Best 12, 9
Fast Start 1, 2, 5, 12

Seoul Race 4: Class 5 (1300M) Handicap / KRW 40 Million

(10) RAON THE PEARL is yet to finish any worse than 4th in four attempts with her win coming at 1200M at class 6 level two starts back. On her first try at this class and distance, she ran 4th on April 16th, settling in midfield and finishing off pleasingly enough. She may need a touch of luck from the gate given the wide draw, but if she can find a decent position, she has the strongest finish of any of these and is the one to beat. (3) CUPID WAY enters off a fair showing at this class and distance on May 8th when 5th. She likes to settle behind the speed and run on and she should be a danger late on here. (4) ROAD ACE went right back on his most recent appearance on April 24th, before finishing off strongly for 4th and he can match or better that here. (1) HOEDURYEONG mixes his form but has run a great time at this distance and from a good draw looks a place chance. (12) SMART HIGH another in the frame.
Selections (10) Raon The Pearl (3) Cupid Way (4) Road Ace (1) Hoeduryeong
Next Best 12, 2
Fast Start 2, 9, 10, 12

Seoul Race 5: Class 5 (1400M) Handicap / KRW 40 Million

(3) PIEONADA has shown signs of getting back into form and was a good 2nd at this class and distance on May 8th when prominent throughout. Under today’s handicap conditions she comes down 2kg in the weights, draws well and is she can get on the early speed, could well go all the way. The main danger is (5) DREAM SPEED. A model of consistency having missed the top-five on only one of nine starts so far, she comes in off back-to-back runner-up finishes at this class, both over 1300M. This is her first try over 1400M and an apprentice jockey keeps her weight down. She has a big chance. (4) ORAE HAMKKEHAJA was a gate-to-wire winner on debut on May 7th. He comes up in class and in distance here but is down in weight and another bold showing is possible. (11) SMART JEONSA and (10) REAL PACK are others in the placing hunt.
Selections (3) Pieonada (5) Dream Speed (4) Orae Hamkkehaja (11) Smart Jeonsa
Next Best 10, 12
Fast Start 1, 3, 5, 9

Seoul Race 6: Class 4 (1700M) Allowance / KRW 60 Million

A very competitive race. (3) WONDERFUL K is a winner at this distance at class 5 level and comes in off a 3rd and a 5th in two attempts at this class. He comes down slightly in the weights, draws nicely to pick his spot, and has as good a chance as any here. (7) CAPTAIN BRAVO is in the form of his life having won his latest two, both at this distance. He is accordingly up in class here but can measure up and a hat-trick isn’t impossible. (8) JANGSAN GUARD won at class and distance two starts back and while he did weaken to 6th having led at his latest start on May 8th, an apprentice jockey just takes the edge of the carried weight today. Expect him to be on the early speed and he can be in this a long way. (9) STELLA ROAD and (1) MUNHAK LUCKY are among others with genuine claims in a tricky contest.
Selections (3) Wonderful K (7) Captain Bravo (8) Jangsan Guard (9) Stella Road
Next Best 1, 6
Fast Start 4, 5, 8, 12

Seoul Race 7: Class Open (2000M) Gyeonggi Govenor’s Cup (KOR-G3) / KRW 450 Million

The final leg of the filly Triple Crown and it’s hard to go past (1) GOLDEN POWER, who triumphed in both previous legs. In the Luna Stakes, she won from well back in the field and then in the Oaks settled on pace. There is little to suggest that the additional furlong will be a problem and from a beautiful draw, she will start a justifiable favourite. (5) RAON THE SPURT is the primary danger. She led in the Luna ultimately finishing a very close 3rd and then from a wide barrier in the Oaks, sat handy and ran on a fast-finishing 2nd, making up a lot of ground late on. She has a closer draw today and shouldn’t be dismissed. (8) CHAMJOEUN CHINGU ran 2nd in the Luna and 3rd in the Oaks, the latter of which she led. She can sit on pace or handy here and will be in this a long way again. One at odds could be (4) P N S LUCKY. She only managed 9th in the Luna but her form before that was strong and she held her own against the colts in the Sports Seoul Classic trial, running 6th but less than five-lengths behind the winner. She may go well. (6) EUNSEONG WINNER, 6th and 4th in the Luna and Oaks, the best of the rest.
Selections (1) Golden Power (5) Raon The Spurt (8) Chamjoeun Chingu (4) P N S Lucky
Next Best 6, 7
Fast Start 4, 5, 6, 8

Seoul Race 8: Class 2 (1400M) Handicap / KRW 90 Million

A winner of six from twelve so far, (7) DAEHAN JILJU has raced just twice this year, running 5th behind Determination in the Listed Sports Chosun Trophy over 2000M on March and then 4th behind Chief Indy over 1800M, having led in both races. He returns to shallower waters here and that combined with the drop in trip, make him very much the one to beat. (1) MIGHTY GEE comes up in class and back up in trip following a good win over 1200M on April 30th. He has won at this distance. He has only finished outside the top three on one occasion in ten outings and has previously run fast times at today’s distance. He will be on pace form the start and can be a big danger. (3) JANGSAN BADA is another up in class following an all the way score over this distance on April 17th. He comes down in the weights here and can measure up. The back in trip pair of (6) GAROSUGIL and (2) GEUM ROYAL are others who can enter the calculations.
Selections (7) Daehan Jilju (1) Mighty Gee (3) Jangsan Bada (6) Garosugil
Next Best 2, 4
Fast Start 1, 3, 7, 8

Seoul Race 9: Class 4 (1400M) Handicap / KRW 60 Million

A very tricky race to conclude with. It’s been a long time since (3) EOSEOWA registered his solitary victory but the colt consistently runs good times at this distance and is rarely too far away. From a good draw, he can sit just behind the speed here and has as good a chance as any of being in the right place on the line. (4) FORT SEUONE comes up in class following a gate-to-wire win over 1400M on May 7th. She draws well here, can be on the early pace and should measure up in this company. (5) TROTTING RILEY has won his first two outings in fine style to get rapidly promoted to this class. He is up in trip too but nicely weighted, should lead here and maintaining his 100% record isn’t impossible. (9) WONPYEONG COD also comes up in class and is distance. He looks to have scope for further improvement and can go well here. The returning (12) SMART OFFICER, last seen running in last November’s Oaks, is the wildcard.
Selections (3) Eoseowa (4) Fort Seuone (5) Trotting Riley (9) Wonpyeong Cod
Next Best 12, 2
Fast Start 4, 5, 6, 10

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 06-04-2022, 02:47 PM

Al Cimaglia: Woodbine Mohawk Park Early Pick 5 Analysis

June 4, 2022 | By Al Cimaglia

Woodbine Mohawk Park has a loaded 10-race card scheduled for this evening. The feature goes in Race 5 when Ontario Sires Stakes Gold action is center stage. The 0.20 Early Pick 5 starts the night. The sequence has a $100,000 guaranteed pool, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 1

5-Kickupyaheels N (3-1)-Willing to toss the last dull start, fits here and is usually in the hunt when minds manners. Filion should work a good trip from this post and will look for a big try.
8-Sunday Afternoon (9/2)-Dunn steers and thinking an aggressive steer is coming. Has the gate speed to be in put in play early and should offer a square price.
9-Dream Dancing (6-1)-The post draw doesn't help but Roy could leave and try to steal a quarter. That plan almost worked on 4-23 and is another who should offer a nice price.

Race 2

7-Pebbel Beach (4/5)-Raced from the back at M1 versus older in its season debut and came a strong 2nd closing in 25.2. Should be posing versus this field without a bad trip.

Race 3

3-Awesome Hill (6-1)-This will be a big test but has been impressive finishing in the money in 12 of 14 this year. Henry should be racing near the top of the stack, could surprise and add some value to the ticket.
4-Oakwoodanabella IR (8/5)-This Brian Brown trainee is in sharp from and has been very consistent hitting the board in all 17 starts with 12 wins. Program chalk looks the part of a main player.
6-Hot Mess Express (4-1)-Has had a dull start to the year but now faces a short field and could be ready for a top try in the 3rd start off the bench. Did show some life in last pacing the 2nd half in 54.1.

Race 4

1-Abuckabett Hanover (3-1)-Rolled home at the Big M in the Graduate on 5-7 and put in a nice qualifier here on 5-28. Has won 4 of 7 at M1 and could be ready for another big effort.
4-Bulldog Hanover (5/2)-Makes the 1st start of the year in East Rutherford and is partial to this oval (15-10-3-0). Appears to be headed for big 4-year-old season and best to not overlook tonight.

Race 5

4-I Love Ongait (8-1)-Comes off a huge try from post 10. Got the top and almost lasted even though the fractions were lively. Should be in line for a less taxing journey.
6-In The Mood (10-1)-Will use this price shot who has been good this year and has hit the board in 9 of 12 here with 7 wins. Looking for Filion to have in striking range at the top of the lane.
11-Prohibition Legal (6/5)-Would be a strong odds-on choice with a decent post draw and should be bet hard anyway. The #2 has some gate speed, which could help. One way or the other JMac should work a good enough trip.

0.20 Early Pick 5

5,8,9/7/3,4,6/1,4/4,6,11
Total Bet=$10.80