Hollywood Park December 14, 2008

Hollywood Park December 14, 2008
Races can be seen on tvgnetwork

Race 1 Pick(s): Enchanting Moment. As of 11:40 Pacific, with some 45 minutes to post, this one is currently 1/9. She has the best trainer, the best jockey, and has the best GHR Number Speed Figure in the field. This one should NOT be 1/9, and by post time will probably be closer to even money, which is about right. Would avoid at 3/5. If 4/5 or better, consider. 3/2, definitely.

Race 4 Pick(s): Vital Force. As Todd Schrupp of Tvgnetwork would say, I am being Captain Obvious as he is the 8/5 favorite, but after looking at his competition and comparing it to some of the other contenders past competition, Vital Force seems to be a length or two better than some of the others here, like Norco Pal (4-1), and even Sea Rascal (2-1). I watched Vital Force race against a horse named Lemon at 7 furlongs and seemed about equal. Lemon on the other hand went by Sea Rascal pretty easily at 5 1/2 furlongs. Perhaps sidepocket Lou to complete the exacta.

Race 8 Pick(s)(The On Trust Handicap): Dancing in Silks, Star Nicholas. I am going to pick two here, because the rest, including Litsgoodlookinggray (3-1 ML) appear to be a bit overmatched. These two have run similar times (after adjusting using our Speed figures). Dancing in Silks has the better trainer, but at 7 1/2 furlongs, Star Nicholas might get up as he ran a great one last time at 7 furlongs. This race will be shown on Tvgnetwork at approximately 4:05 PM.