Running Aces has a 12-race card with the 0.50 Late Pick 4 starting in Race 9. The sequence has a $3,000 guaranteed pool, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 9 (8:40 PM EST)

4-My Friskie Boy (4-1)-Got a pocket ride in last and made the most of it to draw off by over 4 lengths. Got an efficient trip but won't downplay the win and the same trip is a possibility again. It was the 1st start in a month since shipping in from CalX and might be even better tonight
6-Rockinscience (6-1)-Has raced on a sloppy track in 2 of the 3 last starts and still came away with one picture. Jacob Cutting could provide a winning steer if he gets a close-up seat off the gate.

Race 10 (9:00 PM EST)

2-Picoso (3-1)-Likes to race near the top of the stack and Cutting should have no problem working that trip. Looks like a main player and a dry track would help.
6-PD's Gabriel (6-1)-Makes the 3rd start for the Johnson barn and couldn't connect after having the rail in the other races. Todd Warren is at the controls my take is he will come off cover and not look to land on the point. Expecting improvement in the 3rd start off a sick scratch.

Race 11 (9:20 PM EST)

3-Grab Da Moni (9/2)-Moved up to this level in the 2nd race in town and raced well leaving from post 7. But broke at the start last time, and that happens from time to time. Should offer a square price and be forwardly placed off the gate. Could surprise with a sharp steer and if minds its manners.
4-Never Mind N (7/2)-Took charge early on and didn't look back in last. This veteran may have liked racing on a sloppy track last week. But he may have also gotten acclimated to this surface after shipping in from HoP. Could double up at a fair price and may not have come with his best race yet.

Race 12 (9:40 PM EST)

3-California Rock (6-1)-This 8-year-old could show some gate speed at this level. Will look for an aggressive steer by Svendsen. Could land on the point and not look back.
5-Stick With Cramer (3-1)-Was used hard from post 7 and did land on the point but the trip took its toll. Makes its 4th start at Aces and gets some post relief. Luke Plano could work a less taxing trip and that could be the winning difference.

0.50 Late Pick 4

4,6/2,6/3,4/3,5
Total Bet=$8

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