PLAYING THE PONIES
Sam Houston Race Park selections for Friday, March 6
Mar 6, 2020, 6:40 am
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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
4-1-2-3
MEN OF KYLE has been off since September but will be in the mix if ready
SECOND
1-6-4-7
TELL ME U LOVE ME gets back in with maidens off a nice stakes effort
THIRD
10-1-3-7
MISTER STRANGE was no match for winner in last but catches an easier group
FOURTH
5-1-3-8
RAMBLIN FEVER was only beaten a length against slightly tougher last out
FIFTH
8-9-1-4
CHAMPAGNE'S ON ICE was not bad in meet debut; barn winning at a nice clip
SIXTH
3-2-8-6
PROSPECTOR FEVER has been tough this meet at this level
SEVENTH
5-1-2-6
MADISON'S WILD ONE lost the race at the start in last; prior was impressive
EIGHTH
1-3-6-5
EXCITING is very tough at this trip if the race stays on the grass
NINTH
5-7-2-1
SUNDANCE SEVEN might pop on the turn back in distance
TENTH
9-6-4-3
ON TILT should be a nice fit in this group shipping in from Oaklawn
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