PLAYING THE PONIES
Sam Houston Race Park selections for Friday, Feb. 28
Feb 28, 2020, 6:52 am
PLAYING THE PONIES
Here are my selections for Friday night at Sam Houston Race Park. These are not meant to be in exact order, but merely the four horses I think have the best chance to win. For beginners, I suggest exacta boxes with three horses, using two of mine and one of your own. And you can always pick up a copy of Acing Racing 2016 to learn everything you need to know. (These are the picks and format that are available on the free tip sheet at SHRP).
FIRST
3-1-7-6
FLYING J GIDEON showed improvement in last and should move forward
SECOND
5-2-1-7
EVIL WAYS has been in decent form and should be in the mix
THIRD
11-12-10-8
CYPRESS POINT has been on some tough circuits; fits well here
FOURTH
2-5-6-7
AMERICAN LEAGUE was a beaten favorite in last; should fare better here
FIFTH
2-10-7-12
CATCH THE DEVIL might have finally found the right spot
SIXTH
4-12-10-6
BO TEE should have an improved effort if he gets back on the turf
SEVENTH
1-11-6-9
MUCHO DINERO just missed in meet debut; could get it done here
EIGHTH
3-8-7-1
MAX PANDOWDY has been OK against solid foes
NINTH
8-7-1-4
BLUE HARBOR has been solid in both starts at SHRP
TENTH
2-6-7-9
HONG KONG HELEN just missed in last and should be right there again
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