PLAYING THE PONIES
Sam Houston Race Park selections for Saturday, May 18
May 17, 2019, 6:55 am
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Here are my selections for Saturday. 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 from 1-3 p.m. so please drop by. Also, it is Preakness Day so check elsewhere on this site for my plays.
FIRST
1-7-2-4
FLY TOOLE FLY should benefit from better post
SECOND
5-6-4-3
CAPTAIN VALOR looks very solid in this spot
THIRD
7-5-4-1
LA GRAN VALENTINA just missed in last and fits well here
FOURTH
3-6-5-2
LOTTA CASH ON THE FLY has not shown much but clean trip would help
FIFTH
9-6-1-3
ONE SWEET KO has improved in each start
SIXTH
7-6-2-5
MOMAS DEALING has two sharp efforts in a row
SEVENTH
9-4-2-7
SO BANG THE IVORIES was dull in last but deserves another shot
EIGHTH
8-6-4-5
JLS RUSTYSPECIALPIE has been off for a while but could surprise
NINTH
7-1-4-6
VIOLETA LUNA should improve off a decent debut
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