CHURCHILL DOWNS
RACE 12
NO. 11 EXAGGERATOR: After watching his past two races, including his last in person, this bettor sees Kentucky Derby all over him. He made the big move in his previous start, the San Felipe, but could not finish it. Then in the Santa Anita Derby he made it while going a little wide and just blew them off their feet. Now he is on his way to Louisville to meet Nyquist, who he ran fourth behind in the Breeders Cup Juvenile. We think he gets his revenge.
SANTA ANITA
RACE 6
NO. 3 MACRO ACCESS: Has a big work coming into this race and ran to it finishing a very good second behind the lone speed, even money winner. This one is a must use next time out in all the exotics.
RACE 9
NO. 3 DECKED OUT: Decked out was 8/1 on the morning line and got hammered early, then settled at 3/1, winning like a good thing.
NO. 7 BE MINE: Was another shipper, this one in from Tampa and landing in the ultra-hot barn of Phil D’Amato. She was bet down to the 2/1 favorite and won by more than five lengths while under a long hold by Prat. Look for the move up and repeat win. A solid single next time out. $$$$$
Richard Saber, a former director of race and sports at the famed Stardust book, is GT’s horse racing and sports handicapper. Twitter: @SabesBet. Email: [email protected].