PLAYING THE PONIES
Sam Houston Race Park selections for Friday, Feb. 21
Feb 21, 2020, 6:36 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
6-5-2-1
LAZUR HESS has finished behind a couple of these in the past but looks sharp
SECOND
8-2-3-6
GAME DAY DECISION gets back on dirt and distance should suit him
THIRD
11-12-5-7
MORE THAN STATURE hooked a monster in last; prior race fits well here
FOURTH
1-5-4-6
ROCKNROLL ROCKET was an easy winner in last and could repeat
FIFTH
8-9-7-1
JADE D'ORO just missed in Delta debut and should be in the mix
SIXTH
6-3-4-8
SNEEM has yet to lose at this trip; new barn should keep him sharp
SEVENTH
3-10-4-7
BIG EGYPT is a shrewd claim who has already paid off; could win right back at this level
EIGHTH
5-4-7-6
LEBRON J has every reason to improve in start No. 3
NINTH
6-8-5-2
THREE TIME CHARMER had gate issues in last; better behavior could equal a win
TENTH
3-1-5-10
UNCAIL will be on the lead early and tough to run down
The Houston Rockets sure looked bad in Tuesday night's 112-95 loss to the Thunder. They do have a better record this year. But have they matched the expectations people had for them this season?
ESPN 97.5's Joe George and Paul Gallant discuss in the video above.