Late Pick 5
Race selections provided are in the mindset of playing the Pick 5 sequence as a whole; runners are placed in the order of most likely winner, in my humble opinion.
Race 7 SELECTIONS: 2 – 4 – 5
#2 Win for the Money is getting some class relief today as this six-year-old veteran is dropping out of Grated Steaks company after a three-month rest; strong connections all around. #4 Clever Mischief is making his return to the races for new trainer Brendan Walsh after a 10-month layoff, previously he had not run less than second in five consecutive races. #5 Agate Road has been away from the races for more than a year but this 4-year-old son of Quality Road has shown his ability to be effective when the right pace scenario presents itself.
Race 8 SELECTIONS: 8 – 4
#8 Prevent has excellent need the lead speed and won a very similar race back at the end of November; gets top jockey Irad Ortiz in the saddle. #4 Private Thoughts is a proven competitor at this level and distance, Tyler Gafflione picks up the mount.
Race 9 SELECTIONS: 8 – 6 – 5
# 8 Moon Spun has great speed and can be versatile even at the sprinting distance of 5 furlongs. #6 Love Appeals has good tactical speed for sprinting on the turf and picks up the services of jockey Tyler Gaffalione. #5 Haulin Ice is a proven sprinter on the dirt and after a less than successful Breeders Cup attempt, she now looks to utilize her quickness on the turf.
Race 10 SELECTIONS: 1 – 2
#1 White Abarrio absolutely loves Gulfstream Park and should perform well after the three-month layoff. #2 Knightsbridge is a four-year-old son of Nyquist that has an excellent mix of speed and stamina.
Race 11 SELECTIONS: 4 – 8 – 5
#4 Capturing returns after a 7th month layoff for trainer Todd Pletcher. If you draw a line through her last race, she has the resume of a strong competitor. #8 Modarosa has good early natural speed and is eligible to improve in her second start off the layoff for trainer Riley Mott. #5 Lying by Omission drops in class for trainer Chad Brown and will be making her second awful long layoff; gets Irad Ortiz in the saddle.
Today’s ticket .50 base (post scratches) : 2,4,5 / 4,8 / 5,6,8 / 1,2 / 4,5,8 cost: $54
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