LAUREL PARK PICKS AND PONDERINGS: march 24, 2024

In which we pick the races from Laurel Park each day…

Post time: 12:25 p.m.

Carryovers: 
Rainbow Jackpot Pick 6 —$11,063
Jackpot Super High 5 — $0
Late Pick 5 — $0

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RACE 1

5. Xcellent MenCutback to 5 1/2 furlongs a plus for a runner who keeps running out of steam late; prior local try likely good enough
2. JayHalf-bro to G2-placed turfer Nakamura for good first-out connex
6. Bold TalkImproved try in last despite hop at start; three next-out winners from that last

RACE 2

1. Energy EfficientMakes third start off the bench following good try versus better
7. Order Ofthe KettleFinished a couple behind top choice in last, which was both his first of the season and first with blinkers
5. Hurrying HomeGalloped versus maiden foes in last; Magee 21% first off the claim

RACE 3

1. Mr. McMahonDid plenty wrong in still-credible debut and gets blinkers for second try
3. Bad AdvicePricey Gun Runner colt was right there for six furlongs in debut
6. Petingas TwinBlinkers on after three straight runner-up tries

RACE 4

6. Ginger GirlShankle claimback just missed versus CT allowance foes in last; winner was third in follow-up
5. Cynergy’s ElectraTrainer Sullivan 23% first off the claim
1. Baby SoxBombs away!

RACE 5

8. Dust DevilFormful sort has won two of three, beating next-out winner in last
2. SplicethemainbraceVeteran owns 13 wins
5. Loose GooseEubanks barn with strong start to the season

RACE 6

4. RezoomSpeedy sort showed a bit more fight last out than in previous tries
11. Champagne DanceDrop to bottom could be what this one needs; hot-riding Boyce back aboard
14. Shirley KnotSwitch to dirt should help; half to four-time main track winner Bay of Cats

RACE 7

3. Spicy MargaritaTrainer Magee protects runner in this spot
6. Shero1970s hockey coach Fred Shero nicknamed “The Fog”
8. MattitudeBeat similar in last when claimed back by Bailes, has better efforts to run back to

RACE 8

1. Golden EffectHas kept better company
6. Lady ZetaTrainer Ness and owners apparently bought this one back privately after she was claimed back in October
3. FuhgeddabouditYet another class-dropper

RACE 9

1. Brilliant IceDemand value as runner is 0-for-7 at the trip (albeit with three seconds); made middle move in last before flattening
3. Going to the LeadHas run a bunch of good races at the level without winning
9. BacknthewoodsMoves back up the class ladder for Corrales barn having a strong start to the year

RACE 10

3. I KnowBetter efforts win here
7. Toast to CoastGood return to action after eight-month break
5. Great CallWas right there with a furlong to go in last

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