Sunday, August 25, 2013

Sunday Doghouse Posted, August 25, 2013

Just posted a Doghouse for today. Many firsters and guessing games, so take it easy. Didn't cash big on the Travers, but that is the way it goes.

Go to the red Doghouse Confidential button on the Meet Mr. X page or the My Racing Calendar link at the bottom of the Meet Mr. X page.

Good luck! Just fantastic weather.

Mr. X

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Travers Epilogue

If anyone was smart enough to box all four of the horses selected for $2, you would have won:

exacta: $313

triple: $1,950

superfecta: $5,098

Of course, I didn't. Only bet it the way I said I would with Palace Malice making the exacta. Unfortunately, the horse stumbled coming out of the gate and went wide throughout.

I did bet Moreno across the board at 31-1, so I made about $50 for the race. Big deal!

You have to bet it right! Next time.

Mr. X


Travers Pick 4 Posted

Sorry for the late post. I have posted the Pick 4 for races 9-12 at the red Doghouse Confidential button at Meet Mr. X.

Good luck!

Friday, August 23, 2013

The Travers Analysis - Saturday, August 24, 2013

It looks to me like 8 Palace Malice is the horse to beat. The Jim Dandy is the key race so I think that the horses coming out of that race are best. Palace Malice looks to be able to go the 10f based on my numbers. Palace Malice is working extremely well since the Jim Dandy, so it looks like all systems go for Pletcher and Mike Smith whom I'm not crazy about here at the Spa. At the very least, I think that Palace Malice will make the exacta.

6 Moreno is a dangerous speed horse working extremely well here since the Jim Dandy, too. He hasn't ever raced this far, so that is a question mark. My numbers say he can do it. Because his workouts are so good, I expect him to improve. On the negative side, everyone knows he is a speed horse, so they don't want him to get an easy lead. Chance to win and chance to fade even though he is a fresher horse and an improving horse since the shades.

5 Will Take Charge did nothing wrong in the Jim Dandy, finishing second behind Palace Malice. Has the best closing time; his numbers are good all around. His works since the Jim Dandy have been good. However, he has danced a lot of dances so he could regress. Lukas likes to run his horses.

2 Orb is the wild card. Been resting since the Triple Crown and had a great work here on 8/19 so he is ready. Been working steadily elsewhere so stamina should not be an issue. However, looking at his past performances, I'm not sure he is as good as these. Yes, he won the Derby on a sealed, sloppy track. But his Beyer numbers in the Preakness and Belmont are only 92. Could have been tired or he is just not good enough on a dry track. Add to the fact that he is a deep closer on a track where you need to be within 5 lengths of the leader at the second call. So even if he is ready, he needs to stay close. Too many question marks for me.

Here is what I will bet: exacta box with 8 Palace Malice over 6 Moreno, 5 Will Take Charge, 2 Orb

I will likely bet another exacta box: 8 Palace Malice and 6 Moreno

No sheet for Travers Day, but I may do a late Pick 4 play.

Good luck!

Mr. X


Sunday, August 18, 2013

Sunday's Doghouse Confidential Posted, August 18

Just posted today's Doghouse. Not a great card. Too many turf races.

Had everything on the Doghouse on Friday. You need to bet them right as well. Hit the early Pick 4, won $3. Lost $200 for the day. Hit the late Pick 4 yesterday, but still down just a little for the meet.

Just go the red Doghouse Confidential button at the Meet Mr. X page and click on it. Or go to the My Racing Calendar link at the bottom of the Meet Mr. X page.

Good luck!

Friday, August 16, 2013

Doghouse Posted for Friday, August 16

Looks like favorites, but will be betting the Pick 4's. Now even.

Go to the red Doghouse Confidential button on Meet Mr. X or the My Racing Calendar link at the bottom of the Meet Mr.X page.

Good luck!

Mr. X

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Doghouse Will Be Posted for Friday, August 16

I will post another Doghouse sometime tomorrow morning for the Friday card. I will also have a Pick 4 ticket as part of the Doghouse.

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Track Conditions and Selections for Wednesday

Weather apparently was bad in Saratoga.

Races 2,7, and 10 are off the turf, so ignore my selections.

Track conditions at 8 am are muddy and yielding. I handicapped for much better conditions (fast and good/firm) so take that into account.

Mr. X

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Doghouse Confidential Posted for Wednesday, August 14

Just posted a Doghouse for tomorrow. First few races are impossible, and the others are really contentious so take it easy.

As always, go to the red Doghouse Confidential button at Meet Mr. X and click on it. You will also see the Racing Calendar at the bottom of the Meet Mr. X page. There a copy will be available as well on the specific date.

Handicapped for fast and good to firm on the turf.

Good luck!

Mr. X

Doghouse to be Posted for Wednesday, August 14

Look for another Doghouse likely late morning tomorrow.

Racing Calendar Updated for August 2013

At Meet Mr. X at the bottom of the page, I have updated the Racing Calendar which will give you the links to the dates on which a Doghouse Confidential was issued.

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Doghouse Confidential Posted for Sunday, August 11, 2013

For those of you paying attention, yesterday's Doghouse yielded 7 A winners out of 8 races including a $35 horse that triggered two Pick 3's, the Grand Slam, and the late Pick 4. Made $1700, now plus for the meet.

Today's card is not great. Later races are better. Just go to the red Doghouse Confidential button at Meet Mr. X.

Good luck!

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Doghouse Posted for Saturday, August 10, 2013

Finally got the site working. You can now get a copy at the red Doghouse Confidential button at Meet Mr. X.

Good luck!

Doghouse Confidential for Saturday, August 10, 2013

Had trouble posting the first Doghouse of the season, so here it is below:

DOGHOUSE CONFIDENTIAL

SARATOGA STRATEGIES by Mr. X at www.sovas.net

Mr. & Mrs. X                                                                                                                                Saturday, August 10, 2013

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TkMkr
Name

Comments






1
3
A
Ithastobegeorge
Cast; good finish last here; trainer doing well here; one to beat

7
A
Moonlight Song
High speed; excellent work 7/30; ready; but 6 yr old; not best dist?

2
B
Tug of War
Very sharp works; layoff, new trainer; likes Spa

6
B
Tenango
Excuse last ; may bounce back to 90 B's; not best dist?










2
5
A
Expression
Looks to be right spot; others?; owner/trainer; dist specialist

3
B
Greed and Fear
Maker/Ramsey claim in June; moves up; beaten by 5

1
B
AnnsSmartDancr
Levine/JVel; doesn't win; gets rail which is only 1/30










3
2
A
The Sixties
+Cast layoff; Maker/Ramsey; stepping up; okay works; no prize

3
A
Where's Danny
Won here in off turfer but beat 12; Kenneally/Rosario; bumped last, still won















7
7
A
Soul House
Looks best; good race here; Weaver/Cast; big favorite

5
A
AmbssadrBridge
+Rosario; good work; main danger; Gyarmati?

8
B
Even Got Quiet
No name trainer/jock; good race here; will like 7f; needs better start

9
C
Charlie's Punch
Ness; Saez choice? Looks to run along

10
C
Fiona's Hero
Rudy layoff after claim; good work with Rudy up; needs to improve










8
7
A
Leadem Ken
Stepping up for Maker/Ramsey; layoff; won at dist; +Cast

10
A
Dangerous Lad
IOrtiz choice; stretching, excellent work; excuses at GP

5
A
Abraham
Pletcher/JVel; first turf; excellent work; +shades

3
B
Ghost Hunter
Racing w better; first turf; layoff but trainer change to Mott/Prado




Watch AE's




$1 Pick 4: 5-7-10/2-8-9/1/3-4-5-8= $36





9
8
A
Summer of Fun
Very tough race, but looks best; ready off layoff; Weaver hot; excellent works

9
A
Barbie Wire
Chad Brown hot; stretching, excellent work; ready; stepping up

2
A
Praia
McPeek; looks to want longer; class; chance inside w Garcia; slower?


B
1,6,7











10
1
A
Wise Dan
Still the man; toting weight but beat most of these; soft okay

7
B
Lea
Looks to close, 2nd behind 1, soft okay; +Rosario; improving

6
B
King Kreesa
Consistent E, +100 B's, but will have company; dist specialist




Exbx: 1/7-6   Ex: 1-7










11
8
A
Adirondack Dncr
One to beat; Rice/CVel; excellent work; won here

4
A
North Star Boy
+Cast; excellent work; trainer okay; one to beat

3
B
Namron
Klesaris/Prado; Del shipper; could surprise on inner; closer

5
B
Short Shrift
Stepping up; horse for course, dist specialist; but E on inner; 2 will challenge

6
C
Unbridled Logic
+Rosario/Levine; layoff; lesser B's

1
C
Situational Ethic
Rail, consistent B's; but 0/4 Spa, 0/7 distance

2
C
Bluegrass Spring
Claimed last; Rice 2nd entry; stretching; will want lead





Handicapped for fast, good. Was very bad early, hardly cashed but now heating up. Have been winning or breaking even. Still a way to go for even. Fifth race off the turf. Good luck!