Horse Racing Picks by Stogie

October 19, 2024

7 Aviator Gui- exits from a maiden score over the main track here at Aqueduct. Colt came home very quickly the last quarter mile and galloped out strong. This Uncle Mo Colt now tries the green for the first time and stretches out another sixteenth. His Pedigree suggests he'll love the weeds and I just love Uncle Mo's youngsters as they tend to move forward rather quickly. Top Choice
4 Valuation Metric was last seen trying to go gate-to-wire versus a quality group of MSW. This Chad Brown only lost by a neck that day. There's no want the lead types here, so expect Jockey Flavien Prat to try to wire this field once again. Win Contender
5 Tiz Dashing looked sharp when winning debut at six furlongs on the turf in which he ran an impressive 80 Bris number. Colt has the breeding to a route distance for trainer Barclay Tagg today. Major Threat

6 Prerequisite came back off a year layoff to go gate-to-wire versus Allowance/ Optional 62.5k N2 foes by a comfortable 2 and a half lengths. This Filly has back class and should be even tighter for her second start off the bench. Win Contender
4 Child of the Moon has run two very sharp races in the States since coming over via France. Filly defeated lower-level Allowance types last race while running a 93 turf Bris number. Gal faces much tougher today but appears to be up to the task. Win Contender
7 Papilio has the best closing kick of this group but will need it quick upfront early. Don't sleep on this 4-time winner. Major Threat

5 Book'em Danno is a classy Gelding who has never finished off the board in 9 starts while sporting 6 trips to the winner's circle. This Grade 1 winner gets the services of Irad Ortiz Jr, who had won multiple times on this 3-year-old. Top Pick
7 Patriot Spirit must be considered after two back-to-back victories which included an Illinois Derby win while running a triple-digit number. Live Longshot
4 Who Dey is a consistent Colt who has won 5 of 9 starts. His only off-the-board finish was versus the very talented Seize the Gray, where he only lost by a length. This son of Liam's Map could make some noise in here at a price. Major Player

3 My Mane Squeeze comes out of a 5-length victory in the Dogwood Stakes at this distance at Churchill. This Filly finished 2 lengths behind your likely favorite in here Emery. This Mike Maker trainee never took to the track muddy that day in the Grade 1 Test. If this gal gets a fast track today, I believe she can turn the tables on the morning line favorite. Win Contender
5 Emery is your deserving favorite and Grade 1 winner. She's a perfect 1-1 over this main track here at Keeneland and her work tab looks tight. Win Contender
6 V V's Dream makes her second start off the layoff and has back-class. Don't Ignore