The Spa meet continues to be one of the most enjoyable handicapping challenges in the sport. Let’s find some winners today.
Race 1 Of the first time starters, I’m most interested in the 8 Rock Chalk for trainer George Weaver.
Picks: 1—7-8
Race 2 More first timers here. Looking at another gray with excellent pedigree, the 10 Astrila out of Bill Mott’s barn.
Picks: 1-5-10
Race 3 The 4 Big Q has run 6 furlongs on the dirt six times in her career, finishing in the exacta five times. Red-hot jockey Javier Castellano in the irons.
Picks: 4-1-2
Race 4 Battle on the front end between the 2 Cost Basis and the 7 Fire Sword. Will they soften up enough for the closers to pounce is the question.
Picks: 8-5-2
Race 5 Second time out for the 7 Yamas (Arrogate) for trainer James Jerkens. Jockey upgrade to Luis Saez.
Picks: 8-2-7
Race 6 Trainer Steve Asmussen debuts the 6 Twin Mischief (Into Mischief) in a good spot.
Picks: 10-6-8
Race 7 Fiesty group of NY-Bred fillies and mares here. Morning line favorite 3 Spungie fits with a record of 2-1-1-0 lifetime going 8.5 furlongs on grass.
Picks: 3-8-2
Race 8 First time Lasix for the 3 Sweet Solare here. Interesting at a price.
Picks: 5-3-4
Race 9 Non-graded Mahony Stakes, 2022 edition. The 5 That’s Right has won his last two wiring the field; why not again today?
Picks: 5-2-3
Race 10 Today’s finale should be competitive. A lot to choose from in this field. Want to key the 2 Brazillionaire in the exacta.
Picks: 8-2-9
Best of luck!