Tuesday August 5 picks

Race 1

#3 COURSE LITE takes a huge drop just two races after winning for $20,000. He’s a legitimate favorite who should get a perfect stalking trip. #2 LOTSA MACHO was second against tougher last time despite carving out some fast fractions. The extra sixteenth may catch up to him today but he fits very well here and will be on the lead into the stretch.

Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2

Race 2

#8 UNBRIDLED BEHAVIOR was racing competitively in stakes as recently as May so why is he dropped here for $5,000? He’s obviously much the best against this field if he’s right and strong recent works for a very hot trainer indicate that he’s at least close to being right.

Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 8 w/ 2,11 w/ 1,4,7,9

Race 3

#11 RUNNING IN REALITY lost all chance after an equipment failure last time. He’s definitely good enough to win and should be ready for a peak effort with a couple of races under his belt. #2 KEY UNION has been close all meet and draws well today.

Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,11

Race 4

#7 POWER JEANS always runs well at this course and distance. He’s obviously in good form after a solid closing third in a stakes last time. #9 DIAMOND WILDCAT is very tough in turf sprints. He should win if he’s at his best but is coming off a long layoff today. #4 SMOOTH TANGO cuts back in distance after tiring in three straight mile races.

Suggested bet: Trifecta – 7,9 w/ 1,4,7,9 w/ 1,4,7,9

Race 5

#2 MEXICALI MISSILE is a half brother to a couple of multiple turf winners and has been working steadily for his debut. #2B HAM AND ERNIE is also a solid-looking firster for a top debut trainer. #1A RABBITOUTOFMYHAT and #1 GOING FOR GOLD have both run promises races in their nascent careers. #6 THIEF comes out of a key race and has the pedigree to improve on turf.

Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,2,6

Race 6

#8 POWDERED DONUT has shown plenty of talent already in just two lifetime starts with a dominant maiden win and a narrow loss at this level. She was caught behind a slow pace in her 1x race and should get more speed to run at today. #3 GLEN WILDING should move forward in her second start off a layoff.

Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,8

Race 7

#2 JAZZ ENSEMBLE takes an important and logical drop in class. She’s run well on dirt before and should fit very well at this level. #5 SHEZA WONDER has run two straight good races that make her look like an improved horse. #3 ÉCLAIR DES CHAMPS has run several quality races against similar and should be closing fastest late.

Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,3,5

Race 8

#7 RUNNING GEAR will win this fairly easily is she can replicate her turf form on dirt. #4 MOMMY’SSTAR won impressively on turf last time and is equally as talented on dirt. #2 LITTLEMISSLOUWHO seems to be n top form with three wins in her last five starts. She fits well here and does already have a track and distance win.

Suggested bet: Exacta box – 7 w/ 2,4

Race 9

#7 MIDNIGHT SWIM ran well in a key race two back but was eased last time. She’s certainly good enough to win if she can rebound. #3 LITHGOWCONCERNWISH has two straight seconds in similar spots. #6 UPANDGONE shows a couple of reasonable works for her debut.

Suggested bet: Exacta box - 3,6,7