By Kevin Oklobzija At Batavia Downs Friday, Aug. 11 Race 1 No. 5 Yohansbastion Mach (5-1 morning line). Back to the races as of last weekend after a 21-month hiatus. This was a FAST horse who loved the front end. A solid refreshing mile last week, zooming home in :28.4. Now gets the ultra-aggressive John Cummings Jr. in the bike. Added incentive to race well: he's … [Read more...] about Spot Play Hot Plays for Aug. 11-12-13
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Spot Play Hot Plays at Batavia Downs for Aug. 9
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Spot Play Hot Plays For Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Batavia Downs Race 5 No. 2 Open Water (7-2 morning line). The No. 1 and 3 are mares, and mares shouldn't pace as fast as the boys. The rest of the field is on the slow side. A prime spot to take charge. Race 6 No. 1 Hot Patootie (7-2 morning line). Jim Morrill Jr. hops in the bike and, coming off … [Read more...] about Spot Play Hot Plays at Batavia Downs for Aug. 9
Sunday Spot Play Hot Plays, plus $6,000+ Saturday Pick 5 pool
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA First, a note about Saturday night: The early Pick 5 (starting in race 1) at Batavia Downs will have a guaranteed pool of $6,000. To win, you must pick the winners of races 1-5 on the ticket you purchase before race 1. There's a $3,281 carryover, so there's little doubt the pool will climb past $6,000. The pick 5 hasn't been hit since last … [Read more...] about Sunday Spot Play Hot Plays, plus $6,000+ Saturday Pick 5 pool
Spot Play Hot Plays for Friday/Saturday
Batavia Downs Friday Race 3 No. 4 Lenny Mac (6-1 morning line). Drops in class, picks Drew Monti and, if final odds resemble the morning line, is far more inviting than No. 5 Winky's Pride (2-1). Race 4 No. 1 Sea Star (4-1 morning line). Will either take the 2-hole trip or will cut the mile. Either way, he's the must use in the exacta. Race 8 No. 1 Studio … [Read more...] about Spot Play Hot Plays for Friday/Saturday
Spot Play Hot Plays for Aug. 2
Spot Play Hot Plays Batavia Downs, Wednesday Aug. 2 Race 1 No. 6 It's A Miracle (9-5): Loved her last week and she got trapped, then shuffled to the back of the bus when Dustlanemissymolly (Not Dusty!, Ken Warkenton) dropped anchor going to the three-quarter marker. She still flew home once free. Outside post, plus other droppers should ensure a price better than the … [Read more...] about Spot Play Hot Plays for Aug. 2