Problem Ponies - Horses to Watch - 7/26/16

Most of the country is sweating it out and the racing action keeps getting hotter ! - Summer racing is always the best of the year, and Mother Nature is giving us a full-blown party. Del Mar and Saratoga on the wagering menu, and Arlington's grass racing. Does it get any better than this ? - Oh, and don't forget Gulfstream and your favorite oval close to home. Just kick back, grab a cool drink, and put on your shades in the sunshine. Things are just getting started and the best is yet to come ! - In the meantime, keep a close eye on these runners next time out. They had a compromised trip and that means there might be a bumper payday right around the corner.

Saratoga

7/23/16 - Race #2 - 1 1/16 on the turf

#1 - Master Merion - Jose Ortiz in the saddle and this guy grabbed the lead and fought his rider most of the way refusing to settle down. - He was just beat by a nose.

7/23/16 - Race #4 - 6f on the dirt

#4 - Tree Top Lover - Bumped at the break, steadied and clipped heels, and stumbled twice. - Anything better than this and you might see a whole new runner.

7/23/16 - Race #6 - 5 1/2f on the dirt

#7 - Royal Copy - Ricardo Santana aboard and he looked like a sure winner. - He came up just a bit short down the lane after shipping in from Churchill.

Arlington

7/23/16 - Race #3 - 1 mile on the turf

#2 - Dad Are We Here - Nick Meza in the irons and here is a playback runner. - Lacked room at the 3/16th's pole and fanned four wide and still won by 1 1/4.

7/23/16 - Race #4 - 1 1/16 on the all weather

#5 - Mom's Choice - Jose Valdivia up for Larry Rivelli. They won by a widening 4 1/4 under wraps. - Bet right back with both hands.

7/23/16 - Race #6 - 1 1/16 on the turf

#2 - Poker Player - Edgar Perez in the irons and was forced to fan four wide on the final turn losing ground to finish a fast 3rd.

Del Mar

7/24/16 - Race #3 - 1 mile on the dirt

#5 - Storm the Shore - Iggy Puglisi in the irons and this guy got caught up in a quick speed duel. - He still ran a game 3rd, but the clock may have done him in at the end of the race.

7/24/16 - Race #8 - 1 1/16 on the turf

#2 - Ambitious Brew - Flavien Prat had his mount in full gear down the lane and was just beat at the wire. - He'll be a player next out.

Just keep your eyes peeled and get ready for them to fire right back. - See where they fit on the E-Z Win Forms to gauge their level of competition. - They had an excuse this outing and just be patient. They'll be taking the track very soon. - Best of luck from your friends at Winning Ponies !