Oaklawn Picks: Tango Charlie calls in on February 13

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Most Likely Winner: (Race 9: Ucantmakethisstuffup #3, 3/1):

Arkansas bred runners do not get the respect that they deserve, but they are just as good as any. In today’s Sunday finale I am plussed to back a Scotty Caroom-owned gelding by Texas Chrome. That sire was excellent for Keene Thoroughbreds, and now is starting to produce some quality progeny. Trainer Federico Villafranco had this gelding charged up last time on debut at Oaklawn. We would expect him to be ready to break his maiden now after that game effort against Oneeighthundredcash. This is a full field, but Cristian Torres should be able to work out another trip.

Wagering Recommendation: $100 Win, #3

Off-the-Pace Play of the Day: (Race 6: Tango Charlie #2, 6/1):

I had a nice winner from the Randy Morse Barn on Friday, and I am going to that outfit again in this spot. Doyle Williams owns this gelding by Hard Spun, and I think the 4-yr-old has a chance to get back to the Larry Snyder Winner’s Circle. Running at this exact level last time, John Hiraldo lost steam aboard his mount, watching AC Expressway go rolling by. Morse is an equine spotting scientist, and he knows how to recalibrate. This one turned in a nice work back on 9 Feb., but the best news is that Florent Geroux gets aboard. He is a hot rider right now, and I like his mount’s chances,

Wagering Recommendation: $100 Bankroll, Graduated Wager WPS #2 ($10-W, $15-P, $75-S)

Spotlight Race of the Day: (Race 8: Dirt, 1 1/16th, OC50kn2x, F&M 4+):

Here is an OC50k for older females that should be a magnificent betting race, if you are willing to take on the presumptive favorite Willful Woman #7. Steve Asmussen’s filly by Nyquist is well-bred, and the Liebong’s have clearly made a fine investment. What is concerning here is that their charge really missed last time out. If you are willing to excuse that lack of effort, then you should bet her … at 5/2 though? Not too interested, even with Joel Rosario in the irons. Instead, I am keen to back Rick Hiles and his mare by super sire Into Mischief. He is a conditioner with a pair of wins already in Hot Springs, and he only has 7 total starts! Break Curfew #2 has the class to take on this group; after all, she should be quite comfortable with OC50k-types. What makes her a great price is that she will be stretching out to over a mile. Why can’t she do it? I think it is possible (old adage about … if nothing is working, stretch ‘em out!), and Luis Contreras will be aboard once again to guide her. These “Mischiefs” are able to make the move, and possibly some “frontend” tactics are in order. Nothing like a switch-up to really spark a runner. Let’s call this … ice-cold Exacta … The payout should be more than decent!

Wagering Recommendation: $2 Exacta Cold, 2 w 7

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