'Soaring' over Rachel's return

Those of us on the ground, playing the ponies day-to-day, do appreciate greatness. Super-horse Rachel Alexander returned to the races at Monmouth Park, today, winning as easily as expected. Hoorah!
The more difficult challenge is how to make money off of the promised victory. I can't say a monster move prompted the $20 double connecting Rachel to 30-1 Black Hawk Soaring in the following race. But, two of my favorite move performers--trainer Patricia Farro, and underrated jock Angel Serpa--gave me enough confidence to take the shot. It was worth a $42 double. A significant earlier win including a $160 daily double (see earlier post) was the other major ingredient.

Really good day.

Earning while learning

Yes. I'm still struggling with the finer points of the Monster Move system. But, once in a while a I get a chance to earn while I learn. Such was the case today in the Desert Vixen Stakes second race at Monmouth Park. Island Time lead every step of the way to pay a generous $33.20.

My interest in the filly, naturally began with the prescription last running line. Closer examination showed she was near the lead on turf at six furlongs in 1:11.3. Monster trainer Jason Servis found out what he needed to know. The rest was up to jockey Carlos Marquez. He slowed the pace sufficiently so that Island had plenty left to outrun the odds-on favorite. Brilliant ride.

Island Time completed a juicy $64 double with odds-on in race one. I am alive in the next wide-open dd with four contenders.