PLAYING THE PONIES
Sam Houston Race Park selections for Friday, Jan. 31
Jan 31, 2020, 6:36 am
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
4-2-7-1
SEATTLE SOUNDER is lightly raced and should improve
SECOND
3-1-5-7
ORATORY GLORY should be in a good spot to clear this condition
THIRD
10-6-1-12
MINE BOSS is lightly raced, last was not bad and he should improve
FOURTH
4-6-2-3
REACHREACHREACH drops in class and fits well in this spot
FIFTH
10-7-11-2
T.J.B. OORAH comes from a hot barn and is bred to love the grass
SIXTH
5-4-9-1
FRANKALEE FUN did the heavy lifting in last before getting passed by the favorite late
SEVENTH
5-8-2-3
TIZ PLUS was in over his head in the last two; much better spot here
EIGHTH
2-8-9-3
TRULY BLING has good connections; distance should be a perfect fit
NINTH
3-1-7-2
KARATE HOTTIE is another sharp Broberg claim who will be tough
TENTH
5-7-4-1
GATOR VINDICATION was a sharp second here in last and might go all the way
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