One of the advantages of using a computer to generate handicapping and betting reports like I do is that I can also ask the computer — nicely, of course — to find spot plays for me.
Over the years, I’ve developed various systems and methods that, after extensive testing, I’ve found to be profitable. So, I thought I would be fun to share some of the juicier ones with my adoring readers… and non-family members as well.
Now, I must warn you: the headline reads “longshots” for a reason. All of the horses I’m going to talk about are greater than 6-1 on the morning line, which means the chances of cashing are not great. Contrary to what some people will tell you, there is an inverse relationship between odds and win rate — as one goes up, the other goes down and vice versa.
However, I’m well aware of the fact that most people would rather read about a 9-1 shot that could win, as opposed to a 1-9 shot that should win. After all, everybody can pick the latter — that’s why it’s 1-9!
So, without further ado, here are some longshot possibilities to consider on Saturday:
6th Fair Grounds
1 1/16 miles (turf)
4:35 p.m. Eastern Time
6-Turbo Street (6-1 on the morning line) earned a race-best +5 late speed ration last time and he has the best median LSR (which is also positive) in the field too. This is a potent angle and one of my absolute favorites. I’m also impressed by 2-Sir Dudley Digges (3-1), who is listed at 1-1 fair odds on my Win Factor Report.
BET(S): WIN/PLACE ON 6. EXACTA BOX 2 & 6.
5th Los Alamitos
5 ½ furlongs (dirt
4:58 p.m. Eastern Time
The only two races in which 8-Rafter One (8-1) crossed the finish line first (he broke his maiden via disqualification) took place at Los Alamitos. He’s got some back class too, as he began his career at Del Mar and Santa Anita. If he can work out a good trip — never a guarantee with Los Alamitos’ tight turns — the son of Wildcat Heir should give a good account of himself.
BET(S): WIN/PLACE ON 8. PICK THREE 8 WITH 2, 6, 9, 10 WITH 4.
7th Los Alamitos
5 ½ furlongs (dirt)
4:58 p.m. Eastern Time
In this race, my Win Factor Report has identified a vulnerable favorite in 6-Chromium (3-1). These types of horses significantly underperform their odds and create overlay opportunities elsewhere. In this case, I think those opportunities reside in the form of 4-Big Energy (my top choice, 8-1) and 3-Slasher (my second choice, 7-2). The former dons blinkers and will presumably attempt to lead this field from start to finish, while the latter shipped in from Southern California to win his first local start in impressive fashion.
BET(S): WIN ON 4. EXACTA 3, 4 WITH 3, 4, 8, 9.
6th Remington Park
6 furlongs (dirt)
10:25 p.m. Eastern Time
This one may be a bit of a reach, but if 4-Euramaster (20-1) can outduel 7-Wings Locked Up (6-1) early — granted, that’s a big “if” — I think the sophomore gelding has a good shot of taking his game to the next level and winning this race.
And he’s 20-1 on the morning line!
BET(S): WIN ON 4. EXACTA KEY BOX 4 WITH 2, 6, 7, 8, 9.
Hopefully, we can cash on one of these, as that’s all it would take — assuming the morning line odds hold — to have a pretty good day. Good luck and enjoy today’s races!
