Win a pair; lose a pair.
In a portend of things to come, # 3 Pianist (Final Odds 6.70) got the early lead in Race 9 - The Gallorette Handicap and never let it go, leading the field around the track and winning by close to three lengths.
Race 10 - The Maryland Sprint Handicap proved very formful, with our selections running one-two; as Post Time Favorite # 10 Sage Valley (2.30) crossed a wire a little more than two lengths in front of # 4 Hardened Wildcat (2.40), forming an Exacta that paid $10.80 for a buck.
And that was the end of our winners on this ticket.
Race 11 - The Dixie saw Jockey Gary Stevens sprint the D Wayne Lukas trained # 10 Skyring (24.20) out to a clear lead early; a lead that he would not relinquish, finishing a half-length in front of # 1 Willcox Inn (5.50) and # 2 Optimizer (3.10).
For those who dig instant replay, Race 12 - The Preakness saw Jockey Gary Stevens sprint the D Wayne Lukas trained # 6 Oxbow (15.40) to a clear lead early; a lead that he would not relinquish, finishing a length and three quarters ahead of # 9 Itsmyluckyday (8.50); while our single, Post Time Favorite Orb (0.70) finished a well-beaten fourth, nine lengths behind the winner. Incidentally, those who had the Senior Citizens Double of Skyring / Oxbow were rewarded with a payout of $278.70 for every dollar wagered.
Meanwhile, the Late Pick Four of 3 / 10 / 10 / 6 paid $4883.05 for a fifty cent bet. God Bless all those who had it.
Oh well; onto the next race.
Peace and Love,
Jimbo
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