Race 8 - The Del Mar Handicap - # 8 Ashleyluvssugar (Final Odds 2.50*) - "A" Selection
Race 9 - The Pacific Classic - # 1 California Chrome (1.10*) - "A" Selection
Race 10 - # 3 Into The Mystic (Ire) (3.40) - "A" Selection
Race 11 - # 7 Spud Spivens (15.70) - No Selection
We couldn't have asked for better positioning entering the final leg, holding three Aces and being alive to more than half the field; but we couldn't bring it home, as we had no part of the winner; nor, for that matter, of the runner-up, # 10 Gunslinger (4.80).
But as much as we love our bankroll and hate to see any of it depart, today was not really about us; but, rather, about California Chrome, who turned the star-studded Grade 1 Pacific Classic into a romp, proving that he is, indeed, the best horse currently in training. Congrats to horse and connections, and good luck as they continue onto this year's Breeders' Cup Classic.
For the record, here are the $0.50 Will Pays for the six runners to which we were alive in the finale:
# 2 Carlsbad Mountain (3.70*) - $105.25 Finish: 5th
# 5 Arlington House (13.80) - $670.95 Finish: 8th
# 6 Alex Rossi (Arg) (5.20) - $158.35 Finish: 6th
# 8 Missing Groom (8.50) - $219.55 Finish: 7th
# 9 J Serino (13.00) - $450.90 Finish: 3rd
# 11 Mystery Train (Arg) (4.3) - $200.90 Finish: 4th
Note that had either Carlsbad Mountain or Alex Rossi (Arg) crossed the wire first we would have collected three times the above listed payoff for each, as a victory by either would have allowed us to cash our one dollar "All A Entries" ticket as well as our big ticket.
But such was not to be.
Oh well; onto the next race.
Meanwhile, those who had the correct Pick Four sequence of 8 / 1 / 3 / 7 were rewarded with a payout of $443.45 for their fifty cent wager. May God bless them as they spend their winnings.
Peace and Love,
Jimbo
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