Doghouse Posted for Friday, August 8

The Doghouse is available at Meet Mr. X or on the calendar.

Handicapped for wet, but we really don't know how bad the weather is going to affect the track. Pay attention to the Grand Slam and the later races if all of the races are off the turf. There may be some good overlays when that happens.

Good luck!

Mr. X

Career Day Last Sunday; Doghouse to be Posted for Friday, August 8

For those of you paying attention, last Sunday's Doghouse had six winners on top out of seven races paying $27, $12.80, $8.60, $7.40, $4.10, and $3. Emailed the $27 winner to Track Facts Live (local tv show) on Sunday.

Also hit two Daily Doubles, the Pick4 for half of $810, three exactas for $120, $55.50, and $26.20, and the Grand Slam for $38.60 ten times.

Made over $1100 betting conservatively. Now plus $700 for the meet.

I will post another Doghouse for tomorrow, Friday. Just don't expect the same results!

Mr. X

Sunday, August 3 Doghouse Posted

I have posted the latest Doghouse. Go to Meet Mr. X and click on the Doghouse Confidential red box or find the date on the Racing Calendar.

Hit two of three Spot Plays on Wednesday singling the favorite in the jump race with our horse. Then hit the triple twice in the late race. Missed the Grand Slam when the favorite in the third leg ran out. Good day, though.

Very tough card today with anyone winning any race. If you find value, go for it.

Good luck!

Mr. X

Doghouse to be Posted for Sunday, August 3

I will post the first Saratoga Doghouse Confidential for tomorrow, sometime around 10 am.

I hope you have been following the spot plays as I hit 2 of 3 on Wednesday and made some money!

Mr. X

Spot Plays, Wednesday, July 30

Here are some spot plays that I will make today:

Race 2

8 Akilina - should be the favorite; towers over these with danger from firsters; my odds are even money or less. Single in doubles, pik 3's, and pik 4.

Race 4 - Infirmiry Special

2 He's a Lumberjack - by default; trainer 50% win - 50% in $ 2nd off; +Maragh, looks like one of few that are alive, but hasn't won in two years.

4 Brooker D - one to beat, will be chasing; 4/6 in $ this year, 7/11 in $ at dist.

The Bet: maybe win on 2 at 4-1; at least $10 exbx 2-4

Race 9

7 Talking Treasure - chance on best, good works; 3/4 at dist, won at Spa; Baker 27% win-59% in $ here.

1 Ice Cool Kitty - beat top one long ago; won at Spa, likes dist, 9/17 lifetime, Dutrow 25-55%; +Prado

5 Morning Gallop - good B's, doesn't win, Prado leaves?

The Bet: $2 exbx 1-5-7, $20 ex 7-1, $10 ex 1-7.

Good luck!

Mr. X

First Race Friday, July 25

Neil Howard is a dangerous trainer shipping into Saratoga. He is generally better with 9f runners, but I'll take my chances here:

6 Ship's Piano - layoff, stepping up, working well.

The bet: $20 Win 6; $2 Exbx 2-5-6.

Better weather today. We collected on our first bet at the meet. Has to be a good sign.

Good luck.

Mr. X

Late Scratch Thursday Feature

My top horse was scratched, so the bet is now as follows:

$20 Ex 3-7, $10 Ex 7-3, $2 Ex 3-7/6

Good luck again.

Mr. X