Thursday, January 22, 2009

Follow that move!

I've learned from experience to follow the fortunes of a move winner after the win.That practice paid off today with winner A Flying Jet, $52 in Aqueduct's third race.

Two other factors gave me enough encouragement to bet the horse in today's win pool and daily doubles. Despite what NYRA's official handicappers believe, the inner-dirt track is playing to inside speed. The leader at the top of the stretch usually opens up major lengths on the turn for home.

Additionally, the comment line of Jet's move win said he was rated until asked. Maybe there was something in reserve and the Beyer number was cloudy. Also, the second place finisher in that race came back to win. And, the coup de grace--CC Lopez to ride--noted for his front running exploits. Jet lead wire-to-wire.

Enough evidence for me. The double returned $324.50 with the second favorite