Belmont Stakes Revisited

Well, we were right about Charitable Man not being able to handle the distance. And we were right about Dunkirk holding off Mine That Bird as he did in the stretch. Thought we were going to cash big in the middle of the stretch.

Then Summer Bird came on the outside and ran down our three selections. We did include Summer Bird in our triples for second and third, but I had no confidence that he could win. Remember that this horse's only win was his maiden in early March. Quite a bit of progress in a few months.

So the bottom line is that we were mostly right, but that doesn't mean we cashed, unfortunately. The good news is that we have a diverse group of three year olds, and we are likely to see some of these at Saratoga.

Speaking of the Holy Land, Saratoga is only a day and a week away. Mr. X is studying diligently to be ready for Opening Day. I will post a Doghouse for Wednesday, July 29 and likely on Friday, July 31.

Let's have a great Spa season. No place better on earth!

Mr. X

Belmont Stakes Doghouse Posted for Saturday, June 6

We are looking for another win after our win in the Preakness.

I like Dunkirk to upset Mine That Bird, but you need to read the entire analysis to see how and why.

As always, go to Meet Mr. X and click on the Doghouse Confidential red button or to the date on the Racing Calendar at the bottom of the Meet Mr. X page.

Handicapped for good to fast track.

Good luck!

Mr. X

Preakness Doghouse A Winner!

Once in awhile, we get things right along with some luck.

We hit our safe bet paying $39 exacta for a $24 bet (nobody will get rich); but a winner is a winner.

I had the exacta a few times and the triple which paid $216. Made $150 on the race.

Our analysis of the pace of the race was right on, and we expected a good effort from Mine That Bird which we received. Musket Man ran very well and could have been second but for traffic trouble. Rachel Alexandra showed how good she is, running a tough pace race and holding on to win.

Now we need to follow up with another payday in the Belmont.

Mr. X

Preakness Doghouse Posted for Saturday, May 16

I have posted the Doghouse at Meet Mr. X or on the Racing Calendar. Doesn't look like a good betting race. I have handicapped the race for a good to fast track.

In the Derby, I had no chance after seeing the condition of the track. On the other hand, there is no way I would have picked Mine That Bird under any conditions. Great ride and a good little horse. Let's see what he does tomorrow on a fast track. I'm betting that he will run very well again.

Should be a good race tomorrow with Rachel Alexandra facing the boys.

Good luck!

Mr. X

Direct Link to Derby Doghouse

Here is a direct link for those of you having trouble accessing the Doghouse:

Kentucky Derby 2009 Doghouse Confidential

Good luck!

Mr. X

Derby Doghouse Updated 11 am, Saturday

I have updated the Doghouse because of the scratch of I Want Revenge, our choice in the Derby.

I have moved Dunkirk to the most likely to win. The betting strategy has changed as well.

According to the track superintendent, we can expect a good to fast track by the Derby.

Good luck to all!

Mr. X

Kentucky Derby 2009 Doghouse Posted

You can access the Doghouse at Meet Mr. X and click on the Doghouse Confidential button, or you can go to the calendar and look under the May 2 date.

Weather is a big problem, so check it out before you bet.

Have a great day and hopefully a prosperous one as well.

I Want Revenge is the pick.

Mr. X