Playing the Ponies
Sam Houston Race Park selections for Saturday, Feb. 2
Here are my selections for Saturday 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. If the races come off the turf due to rain, check out Twitter and I will update the picks. (These are the picks and format that are available on the free tip sheet at SHRP). I will be at the track from 7-9 p.m. in the special ESPN section so if you are out drop by and say hello.
FIRST
1-6-3-2
DANCE WITH ME BW has an experience edge in this group
SECOND
1-3-9-2
BIG BEN AA picks up Sasha and could turn the tables on RB TEXAS HOLDEM
THIRD
2-5-6-3
COWBOY BLING did not seem to like the Delta surface; good record here
FOURTH
7-2-1-5
WAVE OF PERFECTION has been inconsistent but best effort wins this
FIFTH
5-11-1-4
FRILLY FRILL has a sharp work for debut and should handle the grass
SIXTH
4-6-1-3
PAULAS BUDDY seems to be better at this distance and might get it done
SEVENTH
6-8-11-10
BLOWIN SMOKE has been competing on some difficult circuits
EIGHTH
1-2-5-6
Overwhelmed in last, but ALEX'S BOURBON was sharp before that effort
NINTH
11-9-2-7
Will try to get out with a long shot in MIDWATCH who should fare better sprinting