PLAYING THE PONIES
Sam Houston Race Park selections for Wednesday, Jan. 15
Jan 15, 2020, 6:50 am
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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). We will be doing The Blitz from 4-7 at the track so please drop by.
FIRST
6-1-2-4
KADA is in sharp form but should be challenged by a talented entry.
SECOND
1-3-8-7
IMPRESSIVE REWARD has been close in Oklahoma and should break through
THIRD
9-7-2-5
ICED OUT should be in a good spot to clear this condition
FOURTH
8-1-7-2
RAILROAD ROSIE has won two in a row and should be in the mix
FIFTH
6-1-5-4
BANKROLL BEN is in a good spot and should offer some value
SIXTH
2-8-10-1
WAR ARGYLE has been knocking on the door and should break through here
SEVENTH
7-6-3-10
DECLARE WAR has a good record over this surface and is in good form
EIGHTH
5-6-8-4
GRADE ONE struggled in last but prior efforts were strong
NINTH
3-4-6-9
GRAY HOPE is in sharp form and should be competitive in tough group
TENTH
1-3-5-6
COUNTENANCE will be a short price but looks very good in this spot
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