I always invite your questions, just e-mail at jerryj@cox.net (subject line JJPP-Q).
Belmont has been handicapped for Wet conditions and all races have been handicapped for the Main Track, as I expect rain to continue on through tomorrow.
Santa Anita is as always – lovely.
Talking Preakness –
Friday – May 18 – at 11:30 AM at Virgin River Race Book in Mesquite
Reprint -> This race was a DOOOOSSSSYYYYY! As I said on Race Day, the early fractions were the kind of fractions run by Seattle Slew in 1977. I would say, this was even faster than the fractions run by Nyquist. While at first glance the numbers seem similar, but once you factor in how slow the track was, this would “adjust” not only the final figs, but the internal fractions as well.
When we reviewed the Kentucky Derby we had a “herd” of fantastic 3-year old colts, while the Preakness Stakes has just two. But we have seen all season long, colts arriving on to the scene, producing fantastic races. So we will have to look deep and look long and see if we can find another horse that is ready to step up to these two “monsters”, with the best trainers in the game…
Below are the actual Figs, that the top 3 ran on my Jerry J’s Fabulous Figs.
The Kentucky Figs!
| Justify | 79.3 |
| Good Magic | 78.0 |
| Audible | 78.0 |
“Race Day Las Vegas” Plays
Last Week’s play
5-10 Belmont – Callant Out Santa Anita – Radish – Out
5-11 Belmont Her – Latest Film – 3rd Santa Anita – Tidal Effect – Out
5-12 Belmont – King Kranz – out Santa Anita – Temple Key – out
5-12 Belmont – Blended Citizen WIN – $11.40
5-13 Belmont – Sand City – 3rd Santa Anita – NO PLAY off the Turf
Thursday’s
5-16 Belmont Race #1 Terrabyte off at 23/1… attended the pace then took good position in behind the front runners, moved off the rail when coming off the turn, found a nice seam and moved to the front, winning well while full… Winner Paid $49.60
Belmont Race #8 Heavy Meddle off at 2/1, ran along behind the front runners while saving ground, moved out for clear running at the top of the lane, and finished evenly to get 3rd money.
Totals for New York, Gulfstream Park and So. Cal Plays 2018
NY Total Return $190.40, Total Cost $ 136.00 ROI Total $1.40/$1.00
Gulf Total Return $40.80, Total Cost $ 32.00 ROI Total $1.28/$1.00
SC Total Return $145.20, Total Cost $ 126.00, ROI Total $1.15/$1.00
Churchill Downs Return $0.00, Total Cost $ 4.00, ROI Total $0.00/$1.00
Returns on all plays for 2018
Total Return $ 376.3
Total Cost $ 302.00
ROI $1.25 / $1.00 (1-1-2018 thru 5/16/2018)
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Returns on all plays for 2017
TOTALS for New York and So. Cal Plays
(starting February 24, 2017 )
NY Total Return $414.10, Total Cost $ 396.00 ROI Total $1.05/$1.00
SC Total Return $357.10, Total Cost $ 367.00, ROI Total $ .96/$1.00
Total Return $ 880.30 Total Cost $ 896.00
ROI $ 0.98 (1-1-2017 thru 12/26/2017)
ROI $ 1.04 (1-1-2016 thru 12/31/2016)