The Red Mile has a 14-race card under-the-lights. The $1.00 Early Pick 4 starts in Race 6. The sequence has a $7,500 guaranteed pool with a low 12% takeout, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 6 (6:45 PM EDT)

2-Unreasonable (6/5)-The team Erv Miller trainee has won 6 of 8 this year and has finished no worse than 2nd. Versatile filly races well on large or small ovals and is the one to beat.
4-Looksgoodinloulou (3-1)-The race should go through the one above, but this son of Sweet Lou has big speed, could come off cover and be the best down the lane. Beat the one above 2 back and did draw the rail that time. But regardless, it would be best to not overlook the Burke trainee who has banked over $400k.

Race 7 (7:05 PM EDT)

1-Uno (5/2)-Raced well in the initial 2 starts in this series. Bagged a win, then lost by a nose. Last time drew the 8-hole and was hung the mile. Now draws inside and Tim Tetrick should be in position to use the big speed this colt has shown in the past. Got on the engine and didn't look back in its 1st race on clay this year. Stopped the clock in 150.1 drawing off by over 9 lengths. This probably won't be that easy but with another top effort the Tony Alagna pupil should have his way with this field.

Race 8 (7:25 PM EDT)

1-Bytheliteofthemoon (4-1)-Not in love with playing a horse coming off a sick scratch in a race that can go in a few directions. But the Chris Ryder entry deserves respect. If it brings the same type of effort as in the races 2 and 3 back, it could be picture time.
2-Swift Sarabi (9-1)-Taking a swing for a price with a Noel Daly student who has drawn the 8 hole twice and post 7 once in the 3 races at Lex. Tetrick could work a suck-around trip and this time be in reach of the leader turning for the wire.
3-Duration (3-1)-Started the last race a short block behind the leader and was 8th by 13 lengths at the half pole. This time leaves from post 3 instead of post 8. Landing a close-up seat off the car could be the winning difference.
7-Duchess Deo (8-1)-Probably needs to go faster than a 1.51 mile to win, and that could happen in its 4th start at the Red Mile since shipping in from Canada. Was used more than once in the last race that led to the 1st win at Lex and the 1st picture this year. The Marna Shehan 3-year-old appears to be improving, so will string along at a healthy price.

Race 9 (7:45 PM EDT)

1-Dragon Perfect (8-1)-Left from post 7 in last and started slowly but went the back half in .55 to cash a 3rd place check. Has been in good form but will still probably be a solid price. Could connect for a win with an alert start and an efficient trip.
4-One Corona To Go (5/2)-Came a good 2nd against the $20k claimers at Scioto in last. Easily beat a field similar to this two back at Lex. Drops, gets a positive driver change to Dave Miller, lands a decent post, and it looks like all systems go. This is a main player, should get bet and the 5/2 morning line isn't likely to hold up.

$1 Early Pick 4

2,4/1/1,2,3,7/1,4
Total Bet=$16

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