Race Eight:
This is a tough one as we reach what I like to call the “late double” of the Pick-6.
If you’re alive through the first four legs and have say three or four horses in each of the last two legs, you must be smilin’ like a “Chessie Cat”.
As for me, I could make a case for four or five horses, even one that I didn’t cite in my “Top Four”. In this case, my lukewarm, tepid nod in this race goes to
Palladian Bridge. This mare has competed in New York state-bred non-stakes events. She won in open company back in November on a sloppy track at a much higher level. Manny Franco was the jockey then as he is today.
A horse that I did not include in my original “Final Four” who deserves consideration is
D J’s Favorite. This filly loves the off-going. Then there are distaffers like
Bluegrass Jamboree and
Pauseforthecause. This may be the toughest leg to surmount on your quest for handicapping riches.
