Playing the Ponies

Sam Houston Race Park selections for Wednesday, Feb. 13

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Here are my selections for Wednesday. 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 like the last three races on the card best of all.

FIRST
5-6-2-4
MIDWATCH could improve in second start over the surface

SECOND
2-1-5-7
CU RAHY plunges in class and should fit well here

THIRD
4-2-6-10
JAY ISKEY'S debut wasn't bad; should bounce back from last

FOURTH
2-4-8-6
GET THE BLING might have found the right spot to break through

FIFTH
4-2-3-6
HOT FUDGE LOUIE should be ready for a solid effort in debut

SIXTH
4-6-5-1
BLOWIN SMOKE just missed on the grass in last; should be fine on main track

SEVENTH
7-10-8-4
PRETTY BRITCHES only turf start was not bad and might pull a small surprise here

EIGHTH
3-7-2-6
SEA TREATY has been competitive against tough customers and will be tough

NINTH
8-3-2-6
TIZONA just missed in last and should be ready to break through

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The injury bug bites again.Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images.

The Houston Astros announced on Monday that additional imaging has revealed that Jeremy Peña is dealing with a small fracture in one of his ribs.

Peña left Friday's game after being hit by a pitch in the ribs. The club originally believed they had avoided any fractures or breaks, but new information has informed them otherwise.

Peña is heading to the 10-day injured list retroactive to June 28. This news comes at an unfortunate time, with Jeremy posting the best regular season numbers of his career. He's currently slashing .322, .378, .489 with an .867 OPS.

Peña will miss the Rockies and Dodgers series at a minimum.

Let's hope the team doesn't rush him back too soon and create an even bigger problem. These quotes above from Dana Brown have me concerned. Playing through injuries can create bad habits, and Jeremy has clearly found his swing this season.

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