PLAYING THE PONIES

Sam Houston Race Park selections for Saturday, Feb. 29

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Here are my selections for Saturday 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

7-1-4-6
LAZER HESS needed last; could bounce back in a big way

SECOND
2-1-4-3
I'MABARNKAT will be a short price but looks tough


THIRD

5-7-4-1

NOVA NOTION has been second in three straight; might break through

FOURTH
7-2-9-8
LADY GWEN has a pair of nice efforts in Oklahoma; could surprise

FIFTH
9-8-3-1
BLUE DARTER needed last and should move forward here


SIXTH
8-6-7-1
ELLE'S TOWN has faced tough company; should be in the mix


SEVENTH
4-2-8-3
SHIRL'S READY nearly won last out; should move forward

EIGHTH
1-5-9-2
FRONT PAGE had a troubled race in last; priors put him right there

NINTH
3-2-4-7
TARUCA has been close and consistent; should be there

TENTH
5-10-3-4

JAZZ MUSIC should improve in second start after claim


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