Problem Ponies - Horses to Watch - 9/13/16

Labor Day is in the books and the heat and humidity of summer are starting to subside a bit. It won't be long until the autumn scenes of Keeneland fill my head, and Breeders' Cup will be on every racing page in the land. - Oh what a great time to be a handicapper, but rest assured. There is still plenty of top-notch racing to watch and wager ! - Here are some runners you'll want to keep your eyes peeled the next time they take the track.

9/10/16

Arlington Park

Race #1 - #2 - Scitech - 6f on the AW

In tight at the start and finished a strong rally for 2nd money.

Race #2 -#2 - Badger Bay - 7f on the AW

Steadied in the stretch and blocked badly down the lane.

Race #7 - #4 - Sister Kan - 7f on the AW

Off very slowly from the break and was forced 4-5 wide on the final turn in the Arlington-Washington Lassie.

Belmont Park

Race #1 - #5 - Boomerang Bay - 6f on the main

Broke through the gate prior and was the beaten favorite to finish 3rd.

Race #3 - #3 - Baccelo - 1 1/16 on the dirt

Led all the way and was bested right in the shadow of the wire under hot fractions.

Race #4 - #2 - Adirondack Dancer - 1 mile on the turf

Tracked nicely and took over the lead. Was beaten right at the wire as the beaten favorite.

Race #5 - #6 - Afleet Martini - 6 1/2f on the dirt

Heavily bet and steadied at the start. Finished a solid second place on this day.

Race #6 - #2 - Moonlit Garden - 1 mile on the main

First timer for Pletcher who was in tight from the start, and 3-4 wide on the final turn to finish up a very game 3rd.

The next time they hit the track be sure to check them against the Winning Ponies E-Z Win Selections to see where they fit into the race. - There is nothing better than seeing a compromised trip to follow up with next time out. - Always check in to see where they fit in the level of competition and hopefully you'll be one step closer to a sweet payday ! - Best of luck from your friends at Winning Ponies !