As a reader of this board for years I remember when Thorograph users used to post picks BEFORE races were run. Going to try and get that started again today. Having studied since last week\'s pre-entries, here goes:
3rd Race Marathon
This race is between #1 Birdrun and #2 Baryshnikov who can both save ground at long distance and run the necessary 0-1. Small exacta box to start the day.
4th Race Juvenile Turf
Top pick is #7 Caspar Netscher. Doing exactas with #4 Farraaj, #15 Tequila Factor (saver win bet on this one) and #6 Coalport.
5th Sprint
Play against the favorite. Betting #6 Force Freeze. Pattern like Lute\'s first time winning the sprint at MTH. Boxing with #2 Giant Ryan and #5 Jackson Bend.
6th Race Turf Sprint
**I just love #13 Caracortado to mow 'em all down. Using with #10 Havelock and #8 Regally Ready.
7th Race Dirt Mile
Ok, I'm getting chalky in middle of day here. Top selection is #9 Trappe Shot. Under is #3 Tapizar and #8 Caleb's Posse.
8th Race B Cup Turf
Nice race to end a pick 3 sequence and start late 50 cent Pick 4. Going with a U.S. horse, #5 Teaks North at a big price. Exacta and triple with #1 St. Nicholas Abbey, and #8 Brilliant Speed.
9th Race Juvenile Colts
#5 Hansen is going to lead them a long way, but just get nabbed by #12 Fort Loudon as the crowd gasps. Creative Cause to be third.
10th Race Turf Mile
How to play Goldikova? Beat her with an improving 3 year old, #11 Strong Suit. Play with #1 Goldikova, #5 Gio Ponti and #12 Compliance Officer who\'s no fluke on that 5 race streak.
11th Race Classic
*I have been waiting for this opportunity. Hope I've built a bankroll to bet #4 Ruler On Ice, a true "run a negative figure" 1 ΒΌ horse. Using over and under with #2 Flat Out, #7 Rattlesnake Bridge and #9 Stay Thirsty. I would like Uncle Mo and Havre De Grace to take tons 'o money and be out of the money.
Best of luck all.