Here are my selections for Friday night. 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). I will be in the special ESPN section from 8-10 p.m. so drop by and say hello.

FIRST

4-3-8-1

CATHY JOE was solid in debut and should improve here

SECOND
8-4-3-1
SMASHED GOL just missed in meet debut and should take a step forward

THIRD
2-1-5-3
EIGHT TOMORROWS has lots of experience and maybe tonight is the night

FOURTH
9-8-5-6
CH BODACIOUS BUG has been in tough and fits well here

FIFTH
2-1-4-3
CLASS WITH FLASH will need to improve but fits well here

SIXTH
9-8-2-1
IMA DASHIN LEADER turned in a big effort in last and should be in the mix

SEVENTH
1-9-8-6
EYESA JESS JUMPIN has finished first in eight of his last nine

EIGHTH
4-9-2-10
TRUMP MY RECORD is on a roll to start off his career