PLAYING THE PONIES
Sam Houston Race Park selections for Wednesday, Feb. 12
Feb 12, 2020, 6:41 am
Here are my selections for Wednesday afternoon 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
9-3-2-4
APPROVETHISMESSAGE will be tough if race comes off the grass
SECOND
6-1-4-7
MISLED's debut was a disaster but works since are sharp
THIRD
1-7-9-2
Another powerful Broberg entry that will take some beating
FOURTH
10-1-9-4
MR TICKLE keeps winning and looks good on either surface
FIFTH
11-8-7-2
BANDY'S MAP was not bad in two starts in Oklahoma and should be in the mix
SIXTH
6-7-2-1
COUNTENANCE was sharp in meet debut and could win right back
SEVENTH
4-6-5-10
ANNA'S LINGERIE is worth a flyer in a struggling group
EIGHTH
11-6-9-2
HURRY BACK should get a nice pace setup to make a late run
NINTH
6-1-2-9
IM A BARNKAT looks competitive in this spot
TENTH
1-5-12-10
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