First Post: Saturday, June 8, 2013

Twenty-five years ago in the Belmont, a most satisfying outcome, with Risen Star being hand-ridden by Eddie Delahoussaye (remember that guy?) to a romping win, with Winning Colors defeated far-back and last, Eugene Klein & Lukasz ready to have heart attacks in the grandstand, Louie Roussel 3d one calm and cool customer heading to the winner’s circle. Loved Eddie D.’s ride in that race, showing Risen Star the whip down the long homestretch, rhythmic. Winning Colors far back and gasping. Risen Star #1 alwayszzzz!

Free ones: Today…

Pimlico 4, 7
Delpark 5
Suffolk 8
Golden Gate 1, 4, 7, 8, 9
BFHollyPark 2, 10, 11

Pay-side: Today…

Churchill 11
Colonial 4, 5, 6, 8, 9
Lone Star 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 11
Louisiana 9

Today’s Stakes Pageantry: Good luck today at Belmont!

Hol 10 is the Grade II Honeymoon, and it’s on the free page.

Vaunted Triple Threat Horsey in AP 5, the Gaily Gaily: #5 Hooh Why. Likewise the comebacking #1 Colonial Flag in CD 9, the Grade III Mint Julep. As well, #5 Slim Shadey in Hol 4, the Grade II Whittingham.

Looks OK for #1 Langstaff in WO 8, the Bold Ruckus.

Chalky in Idaho: #1 Really a Charmer and #4 Banker’s Brat appear prohibitive in Boi 6 & 8, respectively.

Nonfavored duo in prospect for Finger 8, the Susan B. Anthony: #6 Saichi Sweepin, #5 Mojito Mint.

Wild at Northlands in the eighth, the Journal. #2 Minutesandtouches and #6 Ready Racer are just as likely as any of the others.

Trying for #5 Freeze Your Kela to return successfully in PrM 8, the Cyclones.

Should be OK for #7 Lady Genius in SrP 8, the Kendrick.

Another longshot returner: #8 Stamp Queen in Tdn 7, the Mackey.

Yesterday’s Activity: As always, Welcome to The Home of The Runner-Up Finish.

Case in point was Lornefivehundred in GG 2, 10-1 on the morning line and 18-1 at the off. Second by a respectable 1¼ lengths. The winner was 4-1 on the morning line but 7-1 in the wagering, which is precisely why you want to do these numbers via V6 on your own. The exacta paid $152 for this pair of LifeLiner qualifiers.

Another example: Seeking Reason was 8-1 on the morning line in AP 8 but sent away at 10-1 actual; Seeking Reason finished second. The winner was the top LifeLiner Speed guy, and the exacta paid $68.

Winners included Bond Baroness, 7-1, in the second at Calder; In the Backseat in the opener at Lone Star, 8-1; and Second Bonkersmate Hennyville, a 29-1 winner from 15-1 on the morning line: $61.60.

Indeed, in that glorious Hennyville race, all four slots were LifeLiner qualifiers: $441 exacta (and the horse completing that exacta was the fave!), $2,991 trizacta, $42,799 super-duper.

Again, you can be doing this for yourself. We have only first-level education, and no matriculation in the School of Hard Knox, either. In your capable hands, between your long experience or advanced education or both, you can make this V6 gizmo gold in your hands. Seriously.

WMF Report:

Early
Arlington 6f
Belmont 6f
Les Bois 5f
Churchill 6½f
Delpark 6f
Emerald 5½f, 6f
Evangeline 6f
Finger 6f
BFHollyPark 6f
Exhibition 6½f
Louisiana 6f
Mountain 6f
Monmouth 6f
Northlands 6f
PennNat 6f
Keystone 5½f, 6f
Prairie 6f
SunRay 4½f
Thistle 1m

Nocturnal Submission: Night off…

Thank you. Best wishes. Goodbye. So long.