Monday, August 5, 2013

Whatabootie. I'll say!


Non NYRA tracks continue to rescue me from the complete disaster that has been my recent dilemma at Saratoga. There aren't a bunch of good wagers out of town.  At least, there are a few that meet my requirements.

Today, Delaware Racetrack kept me alive long enough (Previous posted mover El Rey Reina won) to capitalize on a solid move in the eighth race.

Trainer Hamilton Smith returned Whatabootie to the races after a six-month layoff with a classic 'monster move' on the turf.  To complete the misdirection, one month later he hoisted veteran jock Carols Marquez on the mare; dropped her in class; and sent her an impossible six furlongs.

A return to turf and  favorite distance--Marquez aboard--completed the signal for me to jump in with both feet.  Whatabootie won easily, paying $21, 



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