Horse Racing Tips from a Top Race Handicapper

The early part of this Thursday program has the potential to be fairly chalky but there are some decent middle priced chances in the Pick-6 and in the late Pick-4.

In the opener, #4 Coluda moves up a notch following a Mitchell claim (superb 31% with a flat bet profit with first-off-claim plays). The Pure Prize gelding has won over this track in the past and his front-running style is complimented by the track profile (very kind toward speed so far this meeting). We’ll make him a rolling exotic single, though at 8/5 on the morning line he offers little in the way of value.

#1 Quietasacat ran very well in his debut last month at Del Mar and Gaines has an outstanding record with second time starters, so we’ll assume this son of Elusive Quality will move forward in today’s opener. The rail shouldn’t be an issue and neither should this extended sprint distance. # 6Super Ninety Nine was entered in a sprint stakes as a first time starter yesterday but opts for this more realistic spot. Clearly he’s highly regarded by Baffert and should come out firing. Preference goes to Quietasacat but both should be used in your rolling exotics.