PLAYING THE PONIES
Sam Houston Race Park selections for Wednesday, Feb. 26
Feb 26, 2020, 6:45 am
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Here are my selections for Wednesday 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
7-2-5-6
QUINN ELLA drops back in for a tag and fits well here
SECOND
7-1-3-2
WILD AND GOLDEN drops in class and ran well at this level two back
THIRD
9-7-1-4
MOHAWK might enjoy the turn back in distance
FOURTH
7-5-6-4
TOASTING MASTER drops in class and should be in the mix
FIFTH
3-6-8-1
BOSTON CADILLAC is in sharp form and should appreciate this trip
SIXTH
1-9-11-10
Both halves of the entry look good on either surface
SEVENTH
8-7-2-5
ROSE LARUE has a pair of solid efforts this meet
EIGHTH
5-6-4-2
IMABARNKAT is in sharp form and should be tough in this spot
NINTH
11-7-2-6
SAGE'S EPIPHANY has a pair of wins over the surface
TENTH
5-6-1-2
MOMMA'S BABY BOY won on a tough circuit; fits well here
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