Great weekend of racing ahead. So bummed I'll be out of town.
GB, who are you liking on Saturday?
My picks for Saturday's Stakes races
Race 7 - San Felipe - I think Dortmund will win another thriller. He's going to be 3-5 though at post time and he's going to duel and grind again. So hard to bet those types of horses. I like Prospect Park to battle him late. I don't think Dortmund has any chance at winning the Derby. OchoOchoOcho needs a race. Trainer is terrible of the layoff. Lord Nelson could run huge, but he seems like a Miler/Sprinter.
Race 8 - China Doll - Haven't seen a ML for this race yet, but I really like 7-Spirit of Xian. I think anything 5-1 or better and this is a must bet.
Race 9 - The San Carlos - 1-Chitu (2-1) should get the lead and control the pace, which should make all the difference this time. I think he's 50/50 to win, so a good bet if his odds stay. I think Conquest Two Step will take a lot of action too, maybe even be the favorite.
Race 10 - Frank Kilroe - Mega Heat (8-1) is another I'd bet. Up in class, but a one-run closer. Class is less of a concern.
Race 11 - Big Cap - Shared Belief (3-5) duh! 13-Hard Aces (12-1) for second. I'd play a big straight exacta.
Pick 4 (Race 8-11)
2,4,5,6,7,11 / 1 / 2,7,8,9,10 / 5