PLAYING THE PONIES
Sam Houston Race Park selections for Monday, April 22
Apr 22, 2019, 6:38 am
PLAYING THE PONIES
Here are my selections for Monday. 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). Rough start to the quarter horse meet but it will come around.
FIRST
5-8-6-2
WMA RED SAND First time starter has decent works and could surprise
SECOND
7-5-2-6
ZOOMINATUER Is always close and fits well in this spot
THIRD
8-6-4-2
SHAKE MY COCKTAIL Has run some decent races and should be in the mix
FOURTH
3-1-6-4
LA GRAN VALENTINA Was OK in debut and should improve here
FIFTH
4-8-1-3
PARADICE CITY Raced against a tough group in debut and should improve here
SIXTH
1-7-2-3
JALEPENO COUNTY has a nice work for this
SEVENTH
1-9-4-3
TOO KOOL TO RETURN Should be ready for a big effort in debut
EIGHTH
2-1-6-10
JESS LEAVING FAST Has not been worse than second in six starts
The latest update from Astros GM Dana Brown on the club's flagship station did not ease anyone's concerns this week. Brown said he was optimistic that Kyle Tucker would be back before September. September?
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