Handicapper's Corner: 2018 Preakness Stakes

Who We Like in the 2018 Preakness Stakes 

Congratulations to Reinier Macatangay & Robert Marks for picking Justify on top in the Kentucky Derby.

The collective minds of the ThoroFan Handicappers take their best shot at the 2018 Preakness. The consensus comes down to Justify vs. Good Magic for the win spot.  Picks are for first through third place and their best longshot bomb. 

Good Luck to everyone and Get Your Preak On!

HANDICAPPER	FIRST	SECOND	THIRD	LONGSHOT
Michael Amo	Good Magic	Justify	Tenfold	Bravazo
John Caro	Good Magic	Lone Sailor	Justify	Quip
Nick Costa	Good Magic	Justify	Quip	Bravazo
Reinier Macatangay	Justify	Good Magic	Lone Sailor	Bravazo
Michael Mills	Justify	Lone Sailor	Good Magic	Diamond King
Nicolle Neulist	Justify	Good Magic	Lone Sailor	Quip
Laurie Ross	Justify	Lone Sailor	Good Magic	Tenfold

Handicapper's Corner: 2018 Man O'War Stakes

Turf Veterans Highlighted in Man O'War Stakes

By: John Caro, S. FL ThoroFan Member

Another big money race at Belmont to start this season and some fine older veterans going hard on the inner turf. 

There are many who have the class and back class to be a top pick for this one but, I’m going to point to a horse that has been the distance five times and won or placed at each asking, #6 Call Provision as a second choice. Clearly, he does not race at the same level often but, his last out against my second pick, #9 One Go All Go shows he can be competitive in this level.

Of course, the old warrior, #2 Sadler’s Joy, has to be in the ticket with his class and history along with #8 Big Picture with his Belmont record and he’s always trying.

Finally, there is #7 Hi Happy, last out winner in the Pan Am as a well rated leader who can cut good fractions. I think he may have his hands full on the lead with #3 Scholar Athlete but, his distance experience should hold him up. The rest are all worthy of a look though I believe these are the guys who can get it done at the finish.

I’m betting a low-cost bet today and saving some shekels for next Saturday. If it stays on the turf the bets should look like this:

$1 Superfecta: 7 with 6,9 with 2,6,9,8 with All - $36

$3 Exacta: 2,7,8,9 with 6 - $12

Off the turf…

$4 Exacta: All with 8,9 - $48 (or less depending on the scratches)