Aaron Vercruysse

January 27, 2012

Against the Odds Picks for Jan. 28

Best Bet: Orbiston Parva in the Affectionately

SM Distaff-
My Pal Chrisy-
* May have regressed in last
* Paceless race didnt help
* Will be one to benefit if top 2 go at it

SM Sprint-
Its Never Too Late-
* Race can be won from behind
* 3rd start off layoff
* 5 time winner locally

SM Turf-
Bad Debt-
* Gets first run on Mike
* Likes to win races
* Likes this course

SM Classic-
Duke of Mischief-
* Was not cranked for last
* Working hole in the wind
* Cozy draw, stalk and pounce

Affectionately at AQU-
Orbiston Parva-
* Now is the time to try these
* Pace looks honest
* Take the price on X Factor

Santa Ysabel at SA -
Charm The Maker-
* Looked keen in last
* Still have not seen her best?
* Time off may have done her some good

Santa Monica at SA -
Home Sweet Aspen
* Faces different scenario here
* Gets off the rail
* Owns distinct tactical advantage

December 17, 2011

Picks for Saturday, Dec. 17

Best Bet-
Pretty Boy Freud

ATO RACES:

1. (SAT) AQUEDUCT – GRAVESEND STAKES
Pretty Boy Freud-
* Wants no part up close
* Gets a sneaky good scenario
* Last run can win it

1. (SAT) LAUREL PARK – MARYLAND JUVENILE FILLY CHAMPIONSHIP STAKES
Two Hearts in One-
* Did not lose ground to runaway winner
* Clean break will help
* Limited starts for hot barn

1. (SAT) LAUREL PARK – MARYLAND JUVENILE CHAMPIONSHIP STAKES
Going to Market-
* Note trainer stats
* Blinks came off in improved effort
* Most upside in race

1. (SAT) GOLDEN GATE – PACIFIC HEIGHTS STAKES
Bleach Blonde-
* What a difference a year makes
* Seems to be figuring it out
* Gutty win in last

1. (SAT) GULFSTREAM PARK – HARLAN’S HOLIDAY STAKES
Duke of mischief
* Just cannot envision bad trip
* lets see if he is back from Spa debacle
* Price fair

1. (SAT) FAIR GROUNDS – BLUSHING K.D. STAKES
Bet On Blue-
* Good spot for return
* Gets first run on closers
* Back numbers fit at huge price

1. (SAT) FAIR GROUNDS – BONAPAW STAKES
Crystal Moment
* 3rd off layoff
* can rate and win
* Game as they come -good draw

1. (SAT) FAIR GROUNDS – TENACIOUS STAKES

Fast Alex-
* this is his track
* 2 turns is his game
* Its the tafel blue and yellow

1. (SAT) HOLLYWOOD – CASHCALL
Groovin Solo-
* Like the time off
* Working hole in wind
* Patience pays off

EDGE PICKS FOR SATURDAY

AQU Pick 4
Race #7

Stories in the Dark-
* Woke up in last
* No coincidence on inner dirt
* Cozy draw-more improvement?
Cool Operator-
* High % barn
* Toss wet track race in last
* Could also be going wrong way

Race #9
Left uppercut-
* Give him a fast track shot
* has not been beaten all that much

Matties Warrior-
* Good barn a plus
* Blinkers may help

Gulfstream Pick 4

Race #9
Pure Amour
* Barn has come out firing
* Win streak continues
* Top Canadian based rider signs on

Mount Holiday-
* Gets plenty of speed to chase
* Outside draw keeps price up
* Has a local win

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