Kim Nelson

Kim Nelson has grown up with horses in Kentucky. She began her career with Thoroughbreds at North Ridge Farm in Lexington, KY where she worked with foaling mares and yearlings. She moved on from there to work for Carl Nafzger as an assistant trainer and exercise rider. After the birth of her daughter she changed careers to handicapping for the Daily Racing Form. Once the Daily Racing Form closed its handicapping department in Lexington, Kim was very fortunate to land a position with Marylou Whitney Stables. She is now the assistant racing and breeding manager for Mrs. Whitney.




Sunday, April 21, 2013

Race 1

#5 Bill of Rights is making his 2^nd start off a long layoff. He drops for half and has a race over the track. Looks like a good spot for him here. #2 Fluent has the formidable team of Maker and Rosario. The combo is winning at 44% here. Would not leave out. #1a Fort Morgan is on the drop and his consistent Beyer numbers suggest he can be a part of this.

 

$1 Exacta Box

#5 Bill of Rights, #2 Fluent, #1a Fort Morgan

Cost $12

 

Race 2

#10 Tattaglia landed 2^nd in his last and posted a big Beyer number in the slop. He should take to the poly off that race and be a contender here. #7 Steel Guitar has a race over the track at this level and finished a respectable 4^th. Should improve off his last. #3 Niemi Says No is making only his 2^nd career start. He trains over the Keeneland surface and looks well prepared for this race.

 

$1 Trifecta Box

#10 Tattalglia, #7 Steel Guitar, #3 Niemi Says No, #2 Best Five

Cost $24

 

Race 3

#3 Voodoo Doctor didn’t run so well in his last over this track but he drops in class for the return. Keeping allowance company on the 12^th he drops in to Clm $16K a level where he should be competitive. #2 Kingsford Drive can boast a win here on the 6^th with this level of company. Possible to win 2 races that close together but not likely. Still have to respect his last and keep him in exotics. #8 Highlight also has a trip over the course this meet. He ran a decent 2^nd with softer. Still he should get a share of this.

 

$1 Exacta Box

#3 Voodoo Doctor, #2 Kingsford Drive, #8 Highlight

Cost $12

 

Race 4

#6 Revenue drops in price and draws Rosario to the irons. She has been turning in even efforts lately but this softer spot might get her back in the winners circle. #1 Song Girl has not run since January and draws the dreaded 1 post. Still, she has 2 wins for 2 starts over the course, she is a distance specialist and trainer wins at 29% off the layoff. She looks good with these. #7 Costly won here just 5 days ago and not quite sure about the quick return. She is a tough mare though and seldom misses a check.

 

$1 Trifecta Box

#6 Revenue, #1 Song Girl, #7 Costly, #2 Oh Carole

Cost $24

 

Race 5

#9 Any Given Royal has been off since November but still like him for the win here. He has only missed 2 checks in 12 starts and is Graded Stakes placed. He has several nice works over the track and Rosario in the saddle. #2 Humble and Hungry has been off almost a year and will likely need a race. Still he is a Graded Stakes winner and look for his class to get him to the wire and on the board. #4 Positive Side won with similar here last fall and strong Beyer figures for the grass. Off since November and probably will need one but may be sharp enough to land a share. Would keep in exotics.

 

$1 Trifecta Box

#9 Any Given Royal, #2 Humble and Hungry, #4 Positive Side, #5 Screenplay

Cost $24

 

Race 6 .50 Late Pick 4

#8 Making Amends, #9 Barrio Baby, #7 Let’s Go Ben

Race 7

#1 Hitechnoweenie, #6 Dance Again, #12 Always Kitten

Race 8

#1 Successful Dan, #5 Richard’s Kid, #7 Boisterous

Race 9

#4 Tanzspiel, #6 Moonlight Caper, #9 Be My Kitten

Cost $40.50

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