PLAYING THE PONIES
Sam Houston Race Park selections for Saturday, Jan. 11
Jan 11, 2020, 6:50 am
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. (These are the picks and format that are available on the free tip sheet at SHRP). We will be doing The Blitz from 4-7 at the track so please drop by.
FIRST
1-6-7-4
Won't get much value but Broberg duo looks very tough here
SECOND
6-2-1-5
FIFTEEN LOVE BACK offers nice value and a good record over the track
THIRD
1-3-8-4
SNEEM has three wins - all at this trip - and should be in the mix
FOURTH
3-7-6-8
DONTBEFOOLISH gets in with state breds and should like this spot
FIFTH
7-6-12-11
CULPER thrived in first start for new barn and should continue to improve
SIXTH
8-2-6-7
HURRY BACK has been close in a few spots and maybe tonight is the night
SEVENTH
1-11-12-13
EMPIRE OF GOLD has been sharp in two starts and might break through
EIGHTH
6-8-1-2
EURODEVILWOMAN has a string of runner-up finishes; maybe it's breakthrough time
NINTH
4-2-3-7
LOVE TO LEARN has been on some tough circuits and should be in the mix
TENTH
1-2-7-6
CATCH THE DEVIL has some decent works for the debut
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