TGJB---
Just a suggestion for ROTW; Atto Mile is an unusual turf race in that it goes at a mile around 1 turn. The race historically produces box car exactas and likely entry WANDO will be way overbet.
Thanks,
Joe B.
It was interesting to learn that trainer Keogh is using this race as a prep to decide if W.Ando will take on the Euros in the BC Mile. Bringing in NASCAR driver Geoffry Bodine to do the draw, moreover, resulted in a much better post for W.Ando than he had in his last.
Mall--
I love handicapping this race. Got real lucky last year when Chopinnina barely lasted for second behind Good Journey and survived a stewards inquiry. Not sure about a 3yo, though very talented, cutting back from mile and a half and trying to tackle tough, older milers.
Good luck,
Joe B.
*** As I write this the sky\'s are threatening but I don\'t believe any significant rain will fall in Toronto .
The turf course should be very firm - as we haven\'t had rain in awhile .
I think Todd kabel will exact some revenge today on his earlier mistake this year , picking Mobil over Wando in the Queen\'s Plate. To me Soaring Free is the real deal . His connections excel on the turf - the wide post shouldn\'t be a problem as he has the speed to sit off Chopinina and it\'s a long run to the turn .
Wando is an absolute , with both hands - BET AGAINST .
A few other observations :
6th race - I think Volga will be overbet - 5yo with an iffy line . If the course favors speed - Ginger Gold off her last could be tough .
8th Race - If Kabel can give Battlements a hustling ride early from the fence he could last for a big piece .
bj
Thanks for the heads up. Made a nice exacta score boxing the Drysdale horses, Tap the Admiral and Soaring Free.
BJ---
Nice call. SOARING FREE ran his eyeballs out; caught a generous exacta payoff with razor sharp \'Blues.
Thanks,
Joe B.