The middle of the week is often reserved for small tracks and cheap horses. This week at Will Rogers Downs, they will hold a rare Tuesday Stakes race.
Full Card Analysis
Will Rogers Downs Race 1
Post: 1:00 PM CT; Purse: $10,900 Claiming, 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt; Entries: 5
- #5 TAKE CHARGE GAL (2-1) has a great shot in the race given the speed & class.
- #1 GP’S AMAZING GRACE (3-1) should be competitive based on the overall power rating which has it tops in the group.
- #4 AWESOME SUNSET (9-5) should be in the right spot early to give this horse a chance to get the job done.
- #2 NANA’S JOY (6-1) looks to fit with this group and could be a player to at least hit the board.
Selections: 5-1-4-2
Will Rogers Downs Race 2
Post: 1:28 PM CT; Purse: $12,650 Claiming, 5 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 6
- #1 RUBY BE JUDGED (6-1) could provide a bit of an upset here. This one looks to get a really nice setup in the race and should have plenty of stamina at this shorter distance.
- #5 NAUGHTY NATALIE (5-2) is in with a great chance based on the horse’s class & pace numbers.
- #4 SERENIDIPITOUS DO (3-1) is a major player based on speed figures.
- #3 SEXY SOCKS (4-1) is in with a great chance based on the horse’s connections & power rating.
Selections: 1-5-4-3
Will Rogers Downs Race 3
Post: 1:56 PM CT; Purse: $9,000 Maiden Claiming, 5 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 7
- #7 JODEAN (8-5) is in with a major shot holding speed & class.
- #1 WOODLAND GIRL (8-1) is a really nice price that stacks up well with this group. This one should run better than the odds.
- #6 MIGHTY HAPPY (5-1) should be competitive based on the overall breeding rating which is among the best in the field.
- #4 LAKE SENSE (10-1) has some foundation and at the price is a great use in all vertical plays.
Selections: 7-1-6-4 (Best Bet: #7 JODEAN)
Will Rogers Downs Race 4
Post: 2:24 PM CT; Purse: $26,400 Allowance, 1 Mile on Dirt; Entries: 6
- #4 JUST A IRISH LAD (4-1) is worth a look here given edges in class & connections.
- #5 J B’S LEGACY (2-1) is probably a deserving favorite based on the current form of this runner.
- #6 GOSPEL MUSKETEER (7-2) should be competitive today based on the horse’s speed & race flow.
- #1 YOUNG SKYWALKER (5-1) will be forward early and has a good record for hitting the board in dirt miles.
Selections: 4-5-6-1
Will Rogers Downs Race 5
Post: 2:52 PM CT; Purse: $10,900 Claiming, 5 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 8
- #2 LIMBO’S PROMISE (2-1) is favored and rightfully so. These connections are always dangerous in the claiming ranks at Will Rogers.
- #7 EUROBOND (3-1) should be forward in the early stages and is somewhat of a distance specialist at this distance.
- #4 VALID DECISION (6-1) merits consideration in this spot given edges in speed & form.
- #8 SHADES OF GLORY (12-1) could get involved in the result at a nice price.
Selections: 2-7-4-8
Will Rogers Downs Race 6
Post: 3:20 PM CT; Purse: $10,900 Claiming, 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt; Entries: 6
- #2 BELLA BLU (1-1) is a major player in today’s race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & power rating.
- #6 MARKANTONY’SQUEEN (8-1) comes into the race in great form and may be the one they all have to catch in the final stages.
- #1 WEST COAST TEMPLE (5-2) should be well served by the pace scenario in today’s race.
- #3 SAVE THE DAY (12-1) stacks up well enough against this group to be included underneath.
Selections: 2-6-1-3
Will Rogers Downs Race 7
Post: 3:48 PM CT; Purse: $20,900 Allowance, 5 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 6
- #6 LA MORENA (5-2) should be competitive today based on the horse’s speed & form.
- #2 MY KIKI (2-1) is worth a look here given edges in record at the distance & power rating.
- #5 SNOWTRICK (3-1) is in with a great chance based on the horse’s class & pace numbers.
- #1 SANGRIA CITY (6-1) makes some sense in this spot as a fringe contender.
Selections: 6-2-5-1
Will Rogers Downs Race 8
Post: 4:16 PM CT; Purse: $27,500 Allowance, 1 Mile on Dirt; Entries: 6
- #1 DAME PLATA (3-1) should be competitive today based on the horse’s speed & record at the distance.
- #4 NUMBER ONE DUDE (2-1) should be competitive today based on the horse’s speed & power rating.
- #3 BOX SEAT (7-2) looks like a top contender in the race based on the horse’s speed figures & form.
- #6 ROCKPORT KAT (4-1) is worth a look here given edges in connections & record at the distance.
Selections: 1-4-3-6
Will Rogers Downs Race 9
Post: 4:44 PM CT; Purse: $55,000 TRAO Classic Sprint S., 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 7
- #6 MESA MOON (2-1) is a major player in today’s race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & power rating.
- #5 QUALITY ROCKET (4-1) merits consideration in this spot given edges in stamina & race flow.
- #3 SHANNON C (9-5) has speed figures that make this one competitive with the top pick.
- #7 TOMMYHAWK (8-1) is one that you might want to use underneath to get some value pumped into the exacta and trifecta.
Selections: 6-5-3-7
Will Rogers Downs Race 10
Post: 5:12 PM CT; Purse: $23,760 Maiden Special Weight, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 12
- #1 DUBBED IN SEATTLE (12-1) has to be respected based on the connections.
- #5 MISTER WAYSIDE (6-1) is in with a great chance based on the horse’s class & blood lines.
- #8 J. CAT WEST (4-1) merits consideration in this spot given edges in speed & form.
- #10 KYEMBEA (20-1) should be in the right spot early to give this horse a chance to get the job done.
Selections: 1-5-8-10
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