Pick-Four Mania - Saturday - 7/16/16

Ever have a hankering to get involved in the pick-four. Me too. - This weekend I am shooting at a couple of my favorite tracks, and a little pick-four wager for both tracks are in order. - If all goes accordingly to plan, there should be a good bankroll to play with for the Sunday races. - Best of luck from your friends at Winning Ponies.

Belmont

Highs in the lower 90's / sunny

Race #7 / 4:41 p.m. - mdspwt - 6f on the turf

#8 - Asscher (2-1) = J.J. Castellano for Todd Pletcher. 2nd off the layoff (28%) and this filly by Harlan's Holiday lunged at the start as the beaten favorite.

#3 - Consulting (10-1) = Jose Lezcano for Tom Proctor and they go with first Lasix and the barn wins 18% with first turfers.

#7 - Lull (5-1) = Manny Franco has a first time starter for Christophe Clemente from the bloodlines of turf fighter War Front.

#5 - Fly Swift(4-1) = Irad Ortiz in the saddle for Clemente and she owns a sharp work and her breeding suggests she'll love the turf.

Race #8 / 5:13 p.m. - The $150,000 Forbidden Apple - 1 mile on the turf

#1 - Force the Pass (3-5) = John Velasquez in the saddle for Alan Goldberg. He is 10/10 ITM on the turf and drops in from (G-3) company. - I'm hoping this is a "free spot" to make it a pick-three.

Race #9 - Claiming $12,500 - 1 mile

#1 - Finding Candy (6-1) = The rail post is winning 19% and has the services of high % rider in Castellano.

#4 - Point Hope (7-2) = Irad Ortiz in the irons and they came in 3rd off the layoff on the class drop.

#10 - Luckbox Sam (10-1) = Johnny V for Michelle Nevin and he was claimed two races back and her barn scores (23%) two off the new claim

Race #10 - MC $40,000 - 7f on the turf

#4 - Love Blues (8-1)

#6 - Irish Actor (6-1)

#8 - Electrified (5-2)

#5 - Subtle Lady (7-2)

Ticket Cost = 4 X 1 X 3 X 4 = $48 for a $1 ticket and $24 for a 50-cent ticket

Indiana Grand

Moderate temperatures and good conditions

Race #6 - The $100,000 M.H. George - 1 1/16

#1 - Lady Fog Horn (4-1) = Albin Jiminez in the saddle for Tony Granitz (21%). - 2nd start of the year for filly for the course 9/10 ITM.

#7 - Brooklynsway (4-5) = Robby Albarado in the saddle for Bernie Flint and they cut back in distance and take a drop in class. Top it off with some bullet works and she looks a solid 4-5.

Race #7 - The $100,000 Schaefer Memorial - 1 mile and 70 yards

#8 - Geothermal (8-1) = Robby A has the call and rolls in 3rd off the layoff and just missed by a nose last out.

#5 - Rocket Time (4-1) = Corey Lanerie is the pilot and this is the first start off a brief layoff. The barn wins (20%) on this move and she'll fit right in the mix.

#1 - General A Rod (5-2) = Luis Saez is the reinsman and this runner may have seen his (G-1) days past, but he'll rock and toll in a $100,000 event if given half a chance. The drop in class makes him attractive and he looks like a big fish in a small pond.

Race #8 - The (G-2) Indiana Oaks - 1 1/16

#3 - Mines and Magic (10-1) = Robby A in the drivers seat and she is looking for three-in-a-row for a sweet payday.

#7 - Family Tree (7-5) = Julien Leparoux aboard the most likely winner of the race as she exits a win in the (G-3) Iowa Oaks.

Race #9 - The (G-2) Indiana Derby - 1 1/16

#2 - Cherry Wine (5-2) = Luis Saez in the saddle for Dale Romans. Tons of speed in here, and cuts back in distance. Toss out the Belmont, and you'll see a colt who has been on the rise. - Romans even has a "rabbit" to ensure an honest pace to run after down the lane with #4 - Takeittotheedge.

#8 - Whateverybodywants (12-1) = Robby A for Kellyn Gorder and shooting for three-in-a-row and has worked two straight bullets in the morning.

Ticket cost = 2 X 3 X 2 X 2 = $24 for a $1 ticket and $12 for a 50-cent.

Del Mar is open and I'm going to take a watch approach for few days. - Rest assured, I'll be in the mix as soon as possible. - Saratoga opens next Friday, and the Spa is a great meet but a wait and tread lightly approach will be the same. - Best of luck from your friends at Winning Ponies and be sure to check the above tickets against the E-Z Win Forms for 100% confirmation.