Just getting started and race 1 Friday is a head scratcher!
Here\'s my thoughts on the CD 1st Oaks day:
#7 Scadadle has 3 races on fast tracks. 2 of them put her right there, especially since the she\'s getting weight from the horses who have run faster. Obviously, I have to draw lines through the wet track races & the turf race, but at 15/1 ML, I\'m willing to forgive the dud she threw in her last, her only bad race on a fast track. The only CD race she\'s had she won by over 6 lengths.
To complete a big double I\'ll be going with 20/1 ML Zealous Madame who had no turf options at Oaklawn and should improve going longer & on the turf. With 2 bombs in both halves of the early DD, I\'ll probably protect myself with some favorites mixed in on a 3x3 DD of 2,3,7/1,4,9 and double up on the DD with my 2 bombs.
Thanks for the response. Yes having an affinity for CD is a big positive. Liking your picks in the 2nd though I get nervous leaving a Ramsey 1x Kitten off my ticket.
Toppled:
I think you are on to something good here. Especially your choice in the 2nd race.
However I worry about both the #2 Chide & #3 Opening Act in the 1st race.
Opening Act looks to be the controlling speed and the way that one came home last out nobody may get by. Note - Trainer is +.
Unless Chide is better than the last effort indicates. Traffic kept this one from coming off the turn at full speed. Note hot young sire +.
They look a solid ebx choice and hate to see them ruin what will be a good double with any.
Good Luck!