Do you hear me…do you care
Do you here me…do you care
My lips are moving and the sound is coming out
The words are audible but I have my doubts
That you realize…what has been said
*Everything written below is for entertainment purposes only and is not financial or investment advice.
RACE 8
1 – Big Bowie – last raced 9-15-24. Danced all the dances here last year after winning his first two starts at TuP. Has hit the board 5 of 6 tries. Has been working well and is first time Lasix as are many of these. Can’t fault those who fancy this runner.
2 – He’s Not Talking – last raced 8-25-24 *FULL DISCLOSURE* I’m in the bag for this horse. I made a ton of money on his dam and thought he ran great in his debut despite running LAST. He SHOULD HAVE WON his second start – I won’t mince words here – it is my opinion his rider got him beat that day (no disrespect to Candy Caballo). HNT was 9-1 that day and it hurt me dearly when the rider was not able to close the deal. (and I have been known to hold a grudge) Also first time Lasix. Has been working extremely well for his return. Was a late scratch in the Gottstein Futurity when he got away from his handler at the freaking gate, bolted off towards the barn area and ended up injuring himself slightly in the process. I’m still not over it. Second pick. (but first pick in my heart).
3 – Tiz’s Harbor – this horse has a 3rd place finish and a win in two restricted allowance races at Santa Anita this year. Normally a horse coming here off a win at Santa Anita would automatically qualify for serious consideration for top honors, but I am not sure that is the case here. A best Beyer of 47 isn’t intimidating and his winning 6f time of 1:13.4 looks sort of ho-hum to me. He might prove me wrong, but I am taking a stand against him today.
4 – Da Smoke – last raced 1-28-25. This horse has good early foot and exits a winning effort in January in which he garnered a lifetime 57 Beyer. Today will be his first start against winners and that can be a big deal. Cannot completely dismiss.
5 – Checkered Flag – last raced on 12-7-24 posting a come from behind, 1:12.8 win at a track (one of many in N. CA) that no longer exists. Best Beyer thus far is 45. I like Blaine’s other runner better.
6 – Candy Caballo – last raced 1-17-25 when things did not go so well in the stakes race at Sunland. First time Lasix today. This horse ran a HUGE race in the Gottstein Futurity (set fast fractions, had to check in the final turn and then was surging late) and came back to easily defeat 5 foes in his first out at TuP. Best Beyer to date is 67 which stacks up well here. Third pick.
7 – Si That Tiger – Last raced 9-15-25 when posting a 4th place finish in the Gottstein Futurity at 3/5. The WTBOA Lads winner is first time Lasix today. He has been favored in all four of his races. He has plenty of gas, the outside post and the best Beyer showing (71) and has been training well. His dam Ros’s Girl has thrown a bunch of winners. The Pick.
What are words for
When no one listens anymore (what are words for)
When no one listens (what are words for)
When no one listens
It’s no use talking at all
See you at the track!
DB
The Invisible Treadmill 
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