After just missing in a three-way photo with my spot play (Spring Honour in the fifth), being disappointed with Dreaming of Anna’s performance in the First Lady S. (G1), and then being completely wrong about Mani Bhavan’s ability to go two turns in the Alcibiades S. (G1), I do not have much confidence this morning.
As a result, my plan for today is to observe, for the most part, the final series of races leading up to the Breeders’ Cup.
At Keeneland, an incredibly tough card is on tap. I like Reynaldothewizard, Pioneerof The Nile, and His Greatness in the Breeders’ Futurity (G1).
At Belmont Park, the first four finishers from the Hopeful S. (G1) all return in the Champagne S. (G1), which was first decided in 1867.
My top selections are Munnings in the Champagne and Persistently in the Frizette S. (G1). I also like Gio Ponti and Court Vision, one-two, in the Jamaica H. (G2).
At Hoosier Park, I like Pyro over Power Game in the Indiana Derby (G2), which goes at 5:40 p.m. (EDT).
Good luck to one and all, and enjoy another terrific day of racing.
Tags: handicapping, Keeneland, The Joyce Report, Thoroughbred racing
