Just posted the Doghouse Confidential for today. It includes the early Pick 4 starting at race 2. May play the Pick 5 today for the first time.
As always, go to the Meet Mr. X page and click on the red Doghouse Confidential button.
Had an okay week winning a good double on Wednesday, but remain way, way, down. However, there is always hope during Finals Week.
Good luck!
Friday, August 29, 2014
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Late Scratch Substitute, 9th Race
In the Pick 4, substitute 2 Centre Court as an A horse for 5 Dayatthespa who was scratched.
Travers and Stakes Pick 4, August 23, 2014
To me, this is a three-horse race between Bayern, Tonalist, and Wicked Strong. These all stand out, and I won't bet anyone else. Don't think it is such a great betting race, however, because it is difficult to separate the three.
2 Bayern is an interesting horse. Whistled in the Haskell at 9f in an okay paced race. The difficult part is that the horse ran faster at the end and has the best closing time of the three. Not what I expected. So he meets my criteria of getting 10f rather easily. Bayern has never run on the more tiring Spa track versus the glib surface favoring front runners at Monmouth.
6 Tonalist won the Belmont at 12f and looked like he wasn't fully cranked for the Jim Dandy. But he just may be a better 10f horse than the rest. A little bit upright and not going past Wicked Strong that day.
7 Wicked Strong was our Derby horse who got into a lot of trouble. But his Wood Memorial time was the best of all the Derby preps. Jerkens put the blinkers on him in the Jim Dandy, and he ran much better. Looked as if he wouldn't let Tonalist pass him at all. Maybe he's turned the corner.
I think the pace of the race will have Wicked Strong and Tonalist much closer to Bayern knowing that they can't let Bayern get away. Remember that Bayern has the best closing time, so if there is a moderate pace with no pressure, Bayern will gallop. But my numbers suggest that the three will be relatively close to one another at the 6f mark.
If I had to pick the order, I think that the small edge goes to Wicked Strong. I will bet all three in an Exacta box and then likely bet Wicked Strong over the other two again.
Finally, I have posted the all Stakes Pick 4, races 9-12, ending with the Travers. Just go to the Meet Mr. X page and click on the red Doghouse Confidential button.
Good luck to all!
2 Bayern is an interesting horse. Whistled in the Haskell at 9f in an okay paced race. The difficult part is that the horse ran faster at the end and has the best closing time of the three. Not what I expected. So he meets my criteria of getting 10f rather easily. Bayern has never run on the more tiring Spa track versus the glib surface favoring front runners at Monmouth.
6 Tonalist won the Belmont at 12f and looked like he wasn't fully cranked for the Jim Dandy. But he just may be a better 10f horse than the rest. A little bit upright and not going past Wicked Strong that day.
7 Wicked Strong was our Derby horse who got into a lot of trouble. But his Wood Memorial time was the best of all the Derby preps. Jerkens put the blinkers on him in the Jim Dandy, and he ran much better. Looked as if he wouldn't let Tonalist pass him at all. Maybe he's turned the corner.
I think the pace of the race will have Wicked Strong and Tonalist much closer to Bayern knowing that they can't let Bayern get away. Remember that Bayern has the best closing time, so if there is a moderate pace with no pressure, Bayern will gallop. But my numbers suggest that the three will be relatively close to one another at the 6f mark.
If I had to pick the order, I think that the small edge goes to Wicked Strong. I will bet all three in an Exacta box and then likely bet Wicked Strong over the other two again.
Finally, I have posted the all Stakes Pick 4, races 9-12, ending with the Travers. Just go to the Meet Mr. X page and click on the red Doghouse Confidential button.
Good luck to all!
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Doghouse Confidential Posted for Sunday, August 10
Just posted the Doghouse for Sunday. As always, go to the Meet Mr. X page and click on the red Doghouse Confidential button.
Still losing but hitting some races. Haven't had a winning day yet.
Good luck!
Still losing but hitting some races. Haven't had a winning day yet.
Good luck!
Friday, August 1, 2014
Whitney Day Doghouse Confidential Posted
Handicapped races 7 through 11, fast and firm. As always, go to the Meet Mr. X page and click on the red Doghouse Confidential button.
Haven't been doing well at all so take it easy. It will be a long day. Wait for the later stakes races.
Good luck!
Mr. X
Haven't been doing well at all so take it easy. It will be a long day. Wait for the later stakes races.
Good luck!
Mr. X
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Doghouse Confidential Posted for Sunday, July 27
I just posted an abbreviated Doghouse for races 6 through 10 although two of the races are guessing games. Handicapped for fast and firm presuming we will get some storms.
Wicked Strong finally ran to his potential and beat Tonalist. I guess the blinkers helped him focus. On to the Travers which should be a good one.
Had Coup de Grace as my best bet today. She won easily, but I didn't have a dollar on her to win. Didn't hit the exacta. Have to bet them right.
Go to the Meet Mr. X page and click on the red Doghouse Confidential button.
Good luck to all!
Wicked Strong finally ran to his potential and beat Tonalist. I guess the blinkers helped him focus. On to the Travers which should be a good one.
Had Coup de Grace as my best bet today. She won easily, but I didn't have a dollar on her to win. Didn't hit the exacta. Have to bet them right.
Go to the Meet Mr. X page and click on the red Doghouse Confidential button.
Good luck to all!
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Monday, July 21st Saratoga Pick 4
The Holy Days are here. Broke my maiden today with a few cashed tickets, but only broke even at best.
Tomorrow I will be betting the late Pick 4 singling 2 Grace Hall in 8th race feature. The total bet for $0.50 is $37. If you are adventurous, just double the bet.
You can get the Pick 4 at the Meet Mr. X page. Just click on the Doghouse Confidential red button.
I'll post occasionally including a full Doghouse Confidential from time to time, so you have to make sure that you check the blog here.
Good luck!
Tomorrow I will be betting the late Pick 4 singling 2 Grace Hall in 8th race feature. The total bet for $0.50 is $37. If you are adventurous, just double the bet.
You can get the Pick 4 at the Meet Mr. X page. Just click on the Doghouse Confidential red button.
I'll post occasionally including a full Doghouse Confidential from time to time, so you have to make sure that you check the blog here.
Good luck!
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