Race Two:
In the second half of the early double, I’m going with my "double-number, piano-keyboard” choice,
Elios Milos. As I look at his “lines,” this Dublin-bred 4-year old bay colt started his racing career in the spring of 2018 by winning at first-asking. He followed that up with a 2nd place finish in state-bred allowance company. This Afleet Alex-bred was then put on the shelf for nearly one year. His connections brought him back last month; this colt finished 5th in what must be described as a “troubled trip,” i.e., he lunged at the start. This is his 2nd start off a layoff, an angle I like (although, quite candidly, his trainer Jorge Abreu, is only 10% in that category). Yet, it should be noted that Abreu does very well with horses entered in claiming events. And, I suppose, in that vein, here’s the rub. I’m shaking my head to think that a horse that heretofore has been running in allowance company is being dropped in “for a tag”. Yet, if he reverts back to previous form, this colt can win. The only indication of that possibility is a recent morning work, but that, admittedly, was mediocre. Yet, when all is said and done, I believe, if reasonably ready, this Successful Appeal-bred can prevail. Manny Franco has his boots in the stirrups. Others:
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