PLAYING THE PONIES
Sam Houston Race Park selections for Saturday, Feb. 29
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