Betting the ponies
Sam Houston Race Park selections for Wednesday, Feb. 6
Feb 5, 2019, 5:00 pm
Betting the ponies
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. If the races come off the turf due to rain, check out Twitter and I will update the picks. (These are the picks and format that are available on the free tip sheet at SHRP). I like betting these midweek cards because most of the money is from off track, which means my picks do not get hammered as much.
FIRST
5-1-2-3
COVER CHARGE has been chasing tough runners and should thrive back on turf
SECOND
5-1-6-2
GET THE BLING might turn the tables on LOOKIECOOKIE this time around
THIRD
10-3-5-6
SARAAB's turf efforts have been solid and might break through in this spot
FOURTH
3-1-5-4
DION lost to the favorite in last but prior efforts would get it done
FIFTH
9-10-3-5
TIZ PLUS gets back to a preferred surface and looks solid
SIXTH
1-5-7-2
FUDGE PROUD will be a short price but looks tough here
SEVENTH
2-8-5-6
HUMOR is one of two Asmussen runners with a huge shot
EIGHTH
8-1-6-3
MOVE IT MABEL showed some life in last and might be sitting on a good one
NINTH
6-11-9-5
ST JOSEPH COUNTY was a beaten fave in last; could bounce back
The latest update from Astros GM Dana Brown on the club's flagship station did not ease anyone's concerns this week. Brown said he was optimistic that Kyle Tucker would be back before September. September?
Which made us wonder what type of injury Tucker is really dealing with? A bone bruise doesn't typically take this long to heal.
Be sure to watch the video above as ESPN Houston's Joel Blank and Barry Laminack share their thoughts on Tucker's health, the Astros' secrecy when it comes to injuries, and much more!