What moxie I have

[omar]

I only know a handful of people besides myself who would single this 12 horse on a take all pk6 ticket in the 4th leg. True the 4 won but shades VC of the 2019 derby. He pushed the 5 into the 12 and was placed 6th. I had no idea from a6-1 ml he would go off at 25-1, but yo me he figured on paper. Covered him win-place also and the exacta. Was out in the 2nd leg, no 9, but still alive for the late dd. Back to the board.
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[omar]

In case anybody was wondering why I landed on number 12, the horse had three or four starts in dirt sprints and never raced in a route race or on the grass. This is a spot play I’ve used over many years because it works more often than not. True the 3 was in the same category after 1 win but I felt the 12 was a better bet at that time but at 22-1 why not cover him also. The 4 figured on paper as well as in the exacta board.
You know since I’ve been laid up, my board watching has really come back to me. In some races I don’t even look at the pp’s. Period!

[ranchwest]

I missed that one. Bred to go long and a decent turf pedigree. Nice pick!

I was on the 4 at 10/1, the DQ'ed horse. Fortunately I didn't have money on it.

[omar]

Whenever I see a lightly raced three or four year old horse, with only 12 or less dirt sprints that never raced in a route, or on the grass, those are the horses I will play in turf routes. It’s just a spot play of mine that I’ve seen trainers doing since 1977!
And why not single him in a horizontal bet to catch a score. The last pk3 at Dmr paid $192 with the last 2 legs chalk. Also the before and after doubles with the 12 paid $109 and $209 respectively. I used the 4 also but given a choice I say take him down. I saw him bump the 5 into the 12 live and so did Trevor D also.

[omar]

By the way, I never look at the breeding.

[ranchwest]

Originally Posted by omar

Whenever I see a lightly raced three or four year old horse, with only 12 or less dirt sprints that never raced in a route, or on the grass, those are the horses I will play in turf routes. It’s just a spot play of mine that I’ve seen trainers doing since 1977!
And why not single him in a horizontal bet to catch a score. The last pk3 at Dmr paid $192 with the last 2 legs chalk. Also the before and after doubles with the 12 paid $109 and $209 respectively. I used the 4 also but given a choice I say take him down. I saw him bump the 5 into the 12 live and so did Trevor D also.

Yes, I knew immediately on contact live that there would be an objection and inquiry. He blasted right into the 5.

Congrats, you had a good play. I do consider first on the surface as important information, especially first on turf.