Problem Ponies – Horses to Watch – 9/19/16

There is nothing like watching a race where a runner didn’t have the best of days, and even better if you’re able to document the horse and follow them back to the windows next out. – Keep an eye on these runners, and be sure to check them against the Winning Ponies E-Z Win Forms to see where they fit against the competition next time to the races. – Best of luck from your friends at Winning Ponies !

 

9/17/16

 

Churchill Downs

 

Race #2 – #6 – Magnum Force – 6 1/2f

Was forced to steady leaving the gate and made a strong rally to be 5th this day.

 

Race #3 – #4 – Sweetgrass – 1 1/16 on the main track

In tight at the start and was bumped around soundly causing her to alter course.

 

Race #4 – #9 – Pocket of Aces – 6f

Shipping in from Ellis and put in a mild bid showing good promise for the next time out.

 

Race #7 – #10 – Entertainer – 6f

 

Saratoga shipper forced 6 wide and finished up with a strong late kick to be 2nd this day.

 

Race #8 – #1 – Lookin at Lee – 1 1/16

 

Finished a fast closing second in the (G-3) Iroquois, and this is a 2-year-old we need to keep a watch.

 

 

Gulfstream Park

 

Race #1 – #4 – Lay it Down -= 7 1/2f on the turf

Carried out 4 wide on the second turn still had a late kick to be third.

 

Race #2 – #1 – Curlin’s Gem- 1 mile on the main track

In tight at the start and bumped against the rail. He still managed to show a good late kick for 3rd.

 

Race #11 – #5 – Bay Point Count – 7 1/2 f on the turf

Didn’t break too well and still showed good interest down the lane to be 5th this day.

 

Race #12 – #2 – Kitten’s Star – 6f

Bumped soundly at the break, and was forced five wide on the final turn. She’ll show much better next out.