7/27/2010

JOHN CONTE'S HORSES TO WATCH: AUGUST 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 Saratoga & Del Mar

DEL MAR

FLUKE-graded stake runner, ready to roll, late move  - turf
HALLOWEEN CANDY-very game filly, strong sprinting
DERIVE-set up for non winners of 1 allowance score, closer
SKY FOX-was beaten by 7 length runaway winner, next time !
MINISTERS POWER (BEST BET)  California bred, drops in class, speed to spare
MR JAZZ-has winners circle smile, graduation day is here, live maiden
GALANT SON-away since May, faced grade 1 runners, bullet work, giddyup !
LEMON DROP RIDGE-bothered last outing, makes amends

 

SARATOGA
DOUBLE DINGHY DAY-strong closer, turf special 1mile or more
ENDLESS CIRCLE-rounding to best form
PICO DINERO-had 11 post, moved too soon, follow up
LORRAINE IN SPAIN-bottom level claimer finished strongly at 6 panels, extra distance would help
ICABAD CRANE-beaten a neck, came from way back, cashier's special
SWEAT SHOP-beaten by monster winner who won by 11
CONSEQUENCE-gets the green on the grass

RAYMOND-showed speed on turf at 29-1, use in gimmicks