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Sam Houston Race Park selections for Saturday, May 11

Sam Houston Race Park selections for Saturday, May 11
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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). I will be doing an appearance at the track so please drop by.

FIRST
2-3-1-6
PRIDE OF THE CAVALRY draws a favorable post and should be in the mix

SECOND
2-6-4-7
DM MARY DEAL has been close in last two and could break through

THIRD
7-6-1-2
MR EISENHEIM should take a step forward in this spot

FOURTH
7-3-4-2
FDD ATTITUDE had a nice debut over the track and should be in the hunt

FIFTH
7-3-9-5
A DIRTY DIVA just missed against better in last two

SIXTH
5-3-7-2
TK CARTEL is bred to run early and could be ready

SEVENTH
6-4-2-8
EOS A POLITICAL WIN was terrific last year and first start of 19 was not bad

EIGHTH
10-9-6-7
MAS PRONTO QUE ALEX was a dominant winner in trials for this race

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