7/8/2010

JOHN CONTE'S HORSES TO WATCH: JULY EDITION

2009 DRF/NTRA National Handicapping Champion John Conte reached the top of his profession by developing comprehensive and complete information on horses around the country. As an owner himself, he's alert to the best claiming opportunities and as a handicapper he's determined to be wherever there's money to be made. Below are his Horses To Watch for three key east coast tracks...

BELMONT
OFFICER FLIRT-breaks MDN in turf sprint
J L BERNSTEIN-NY bred, ready to roll, needed last, sits close, green
KEEPING THE HONOR-looking for spot at 25K  claim level, stalk & pounce style
SOLDAT-2yo solid on muddy strip
GAME TOKEN-tactical speed, non winners of 2-level, good overlay
RENEWED HOPE-encountered traffic, makes amends
DARRINS DILEMMA-speedy 2yo filly scores while pressing pace
KRISTI WITH A K-had wide trip vs top turfers, ready to mow the lawn  (BEST BET)

MONMOUTH PARK
GO GO SHOOT-angeled out, finished 3rd vs strong field
CONGA BELLA-speedster shopping for spot, sits close
DAKOTA DOLL-shrewd barn, whispers say its a go
GATOR TIGER-placed June 5th, bumped
GULF COAST-cashiers window special, $5-$7K claimer
MATTHEW T C-tab going 1 1/16mi

DELWARE
OUR SECOND FITZ-horse for course
DANCING DIGITS-wire to wire
YANKEE DOODLE GIRL-$30K claimer, closes a ton
SAINT VICKIES CHARM-gets jump on field, won't look back
SARATOGA MISTRESS-consistent sort
PERFECT KRIS-sits close, loves grass, 1.70 suits