Race 4 Hollywood -- MDN 25K - 7Fs

Contenders--Morning Line

#1 Warren's Jack V.--5/1
#5 Vanaldi--5/2

Median winning Beyer Speed Figure - 74

Both of these horses have shown speed in some races and in others they have run from off the pace with staying power.

In this type of race, horses from off the pace do well unless there is dominant speed in the race. The only horse I can see going wire to wire is #5 Vanaldi. He did not get a chance to run in his last as jockey Michael Baze had him restrained during the first part of the race and he was blocked behind horses throughout the whole stretch run. Draw a line through that one on your racing form. Today, trainer Mike Puype switched to leading rider Rafael Bejarano.

One of the first time starters might surprise, but I cannot bet them. Either #1 Warren's Jack V. or #5 Vanaldi should have the late kick necessary to win, so I will bet them both at 2/1 or more.

On the website, my bets are $650 to win on #5 Vanaldi and $350 to win on #1 Warren's Jack V, both only at 2/1 or more.