Best laid plans...nope!

You don't always have to win to decide that your game is still intact. In the midst of miserable day at the races, I was faced with solving the nondescript 9th at Aqueduct.  Big Creek was an obvious move.  But, even with the change to 'Blinkers On' seemed incapable of winning the
 1 1/6 turf event.  

Parachute Chutney appeared an automatic winner, Balance the Budget  a logical second choice. Seeking 'move' clarity, I continued to investigate. Then I noticed super-longhot Jackin my Style was entered for the fourth time this month by Trainer Randi Persuad--as an uncoupled entry mate for 'Creek.'

The strategy became clear.  Style would push the lead, attempting to set up Big Creek.  That's what happened.  Big Creek came flying down the lane to run third at 17-1.  Horse could have run second had app Lezcano not gotten off to a slow start.

Small profit, observation skills intact.