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Cashinmywranglers could be key to Lone Star Daily Double
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Gary West
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POST TIME 5 p.m. Star-Telegram horse racing writer Gary West highlights his picks for today’s races. Odds are provided by Lone Star Park, with program number, post position (where different), jockey, trainer and weight. The thoroughbred season continues through July 26.
Second race: Cashinmywranglers could provide just that. After finishing fourth against some talented older horses, he returns to the more agreeable company of 3-year-olds in this race, where he could complete an early Daily Double that’s most likely to begin with Fiesty Lula, Susan’s Fancy or Lady Be Tru.
Third race: Today’s post time has been moved back to accommodate the fireworks, which will begin after the races. Of course, they could figuratively begin right here, with this race, where some promising youngsters will make their debut. B’wanagoldmine and Big Texas Daddy both have flashed ability in the mornings, and either could have a winning debut.
But the choice from this corner is Hayszmoon. Trust me on this: He runs better than he spells. On June 4, for example, he worked a half-mile from the starting gate in 46.87 seconds, running the first three-eighths in 34.73 and then pulling clear to finish four lengths ahead of a workmate. A $40,000 purchase, the son of Malibu Moon has followed with two solid moves at five furlongs. Hayszmoon could be the key multi-horse investments with B’wanagoldmine, Big Texas Daddy and Cosmo Girl.
Seventh race: Belle Noelle has finished second in consecutive races, including one here at Lone Star, behind Sundayville Break, who followed with another victory. Belle Noelle appears to have a significant talent edge, but Chocolate Express, who had an impressive five-furlong workout into a strong headwind on June 19, could be a threat, and Heart of Dixie seems to be improving. Still, Belle Noelle looks as if she could sit comfortably atop a trifecta, with Chocolate Express and Heart of Dixie underneath.
Ninth race: After a series of solid efforts on the main track, Rare Flyer moved to the turf in his most recent outing and responded with a good runner-up effort in good company. In fact, he looked like a winner in mid-stretch, but was run down in the final sixteenth of a mile. With a little less distance, he should be especially tough in today’s finale, ending a late Daily Double that’s most likely to start with Dreams D’Oro.
