Reading is FUNdamental at $53

Anyone reading this blog knows that I am a fan of 'the Form.' One of it's best features is the trainer/jockey stat line, for every horse entered in a race. This info has been key to innumerable winners––Monster Move, et al.

In Aqueduct's second race, yesterday, Barefoot Babe, trained by Edward Allard was coming from Philadelphia sprints to run on the Big A turf for the first time. Jockey Rajiv Maragh (one of my favorites) was named to replace scheduled speed rider CC Lopez.

Allard is notorious for ' putting one over' when he comes to NYRA tracks.
Importantly, the j/t line showed he scores with 23% first time-turfers, and 24% dirt to turf starters--both at generous returns Additionally, in two starts the horse went off at around 4-1.

The evidence required significant wagering action. I complied.

Result: Barefoot paid $52.50 to win. A $2 daily double back-wheel returned $144 the exacta with the favorite paid $238. Across the board wagers were gravy. And, I was insured of a winning day.

All you gotta do is read.

According to the NYRA replay show, Andy Sperling gave this one out. Way to go!

Don't listen to me..

Boom! Little things mean a lot. Like knowing what to look for in the Daily Racing Form. Congratulations to Jacqueline Davis, daughter of famed New York rider Robbie Davis for her first career win on Blue Hill Bay at 64-1, trained by move trainer Scott Everett.

And, congratulations to me, too, for noticing that the horse showed--not one-but several monster moves in her past performances. That lead me to a race in July when she won at 11-1 (off of another move). Yep, I had her--to win and in the exacta. Had she been a more noted rider, I would have had her across the board several times. (Note to self: My four contenders in the race generated a $14,000 superfecta. Make sure to take a look). But, I ain't crying.

I keep telling folks about this move being a long-shot player's dream. It's OK with me if they don't listen.