Race of the Day — March 25, 2010

Oaklawn Park
Race 7
1  mile
Alw $39K
N1X

Weather forecast for Hot Springs: Rain from 12 to 2:00 P.M.

#1 In Case of Fire — No wins at track or distance despite several attempts. Beyers on improve but this is fourth race in a cycle and wondering if he can step up again. Rail position favorable for his speed and should lead. Non winner of two lifetime.

#2 Gather All — 1 mile races are his thing and he just ran his best Beyer last out over the surface. Sterling listed in place of Borel but has good success with trainer. Eligible for NW3 races but goes in this low level allowance.

#3 Quiet Thanks – Adds blinkers again for this less than favorable distance. Looks like he needs to go 1 1/16 with the blinkers. He’s competed against better in OC/NX type races but is still looking for his second career win.

#4 Buzzin and Dreamin — BugBoy rides for Lukas. Exits race with Jilly From Philly when beaten by that foe by four. Looks to like it off and weight break will be big in here. No wins at distance but knocking on the door.

#5 Rabbit Tracks — Cindy Jones takes over for retired husband and sends this new transplant from Delaware to Hot Springs. Hasn’t been to the races since last October but Jones knows how to win. Listed at 8 to 1. Like Delaware horses at Oaklawn. Off track helps.

#6 Linebacker — Has two wins but none at track or distance. It’s obvious on paper if a horse likes the course of not — thank god for past performances. Trainer is due for a win and Thompson lands here.

#7 Jilly From Philly — Horse is better on dirt so here he is as the favorite. However, playing for an off track today and like others chances better for the top spot.

#8 Mr. Steward — Broke maiden here in last at today’s distance. Was six of seven wide that day and drew off turning for home after making the lead wide in the turn. Still running for tags but seems to love the track.

Selections: 5-4-6-3

30% chance of rain in Hot Springs today.