3/26: Aqueduct ($30k C/0)

[Kasept]

Wednesday's beat in the $960 P4 (.50) was especially galling given that Gulfstream seems to allow scratches at any point in the day, and continues to fail to inform the public of them on a timely basis. Many of us cannot check the scratch board multiple times between 10am-2pm, and nor should we have to. Yesterday, and many times recently, several runners have been late additions to the scratch list, and the changes impact players significantly. I received an Email from one distraught wagerer who would have used 9th race winner Murch had he known Wood Be Willing had been scratched, and would have cashed the quad.

I'll be honest and say I'm not sure the serially unreliable Murch was going to find his way on my ticket under any scenario, but it is frustrating beyond description to discover changes in the card long after 'final' decisions are made. The only reason late scratches are typically allowed by a racing office is on days where there have been races taken off the turf and in emergency situations where horses have taken ill. Gulfstream, which certainly has its' problems, has managed to create a new way to irk horseplayers this year with the inconsistent management of their changes.

The good news on the day Wednesday was the nightcap hit of Best Value tab Valid Meadow ($21.80; $10.40; $5.80) and third choice Trust N Vegas ($17.20; $12.60) for the $171.00 exacta ($1). Trust N Vegas was the Bill White firster who showed no works and was screaming 'Bet Me". Earlier, Turning South helped boost a $60 tri under Fawkes' Yes I Am American in the 7th. It was a good day that had potential to be great, and I was pleased to hear from 'Bill in Detroit' who slipped into a Michigan OTB to bet the nightcap and walked out $500 richer... Hope you did OK too!

Aqueduct has a $30k carryover, and I had already looked at the P4 anyway. Approachable series, but the 4th and 5th are 'cheap' races which have been producing some kooky results lately.


AQUEDUCT


POST-SCRATCHES


4th: MDN CLM, 3+, 6f (P6, P3, DD, Super)

Most Likely: #7 Abu Racer 5-2 2nd
Best Value: #5 Catsatiger 15-1 3rd
Next Best: #4 Chaysen' Alex 2-1 4th
Super Add: #1 Just Dixie 4-1 WON

$1 Exacta (1-7) Paid $22.20
$1 Trifecta (1-7-5) Paid $147.50
$1 Superfecta (1-7-5-4) Paid $310.50


5th: S/HCP, 4+, 6f (G/S, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #6 Executive Search 5-2 2nd
Best Value: #7 Kamboo Man 5-1 5th
Next Best: #1 More Than a Reason 7-2 WON


6th: NYB-MDN CLM, 3yo, 6f (P4, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #2 SCR
Best Value: #8 Brassy Event 5-1 WON
Next Best: #9 Marly My Way 7-2
Super Add: #3 Four Star General 5-1 3rd


7th: CLM/N1Y, 4+, 6f (P3, DD)

Most Likely: #5 SCR
Best Value: #2 Brahms Lullaby 12-1 4th
Next Best: #1 Japengo 6-1 3rd
Super Add: #7 SCR


8th: OC/C, 4+, 6f (DD)

Best Value: #3 SCR
Value Also: #7 Per Incanto 6-1 WON
Most Likely: #1 Sir Winston 5-2 3rd


9th: NYB-MDN CLM, F&M-3+, 6f (Super)

Most Likely: #6 Heartsforhaley 4-1 3rd
Next Best: #5 Eastern Prime 3-1 2nd
Best Value: #3 Sweet Ludaoo 10-1
Super Add:: #7 Wise Pitch 7-2 WON


<$200 P6 Play:

4: 5-7
5: 6
6: 2-3-8-9
7: 1-2
8: 1-7
9: 3-5-6

2x1x4x2x2x3 = 96 x $2 = $192


<$75 P4 Play:

6: 2-3-8-9
7: 1-2-6
8: 1-7
9: 3-5-6

4x3x2x3 = $72


Good luck!
Steve