Get A Hunch, Bet A Bunch

Tonight’s racing features another Arabian stakes race, the Western Cup, which goes as the ninth. Where there are Arabian races, you can usually find trainer Jim Sanders, headed for the winners circle.

If Merlot and Pk Whiskey were both entered in the Western Cup, most people would pick them one-two. The good news is that Sanders entered Pk Whiskey in the first race instead. Whiskey, first or second in 13 of his last 15 starts, may not be a cinch, but some of his opponents are maidens. Merlot is 3 for 3 here and, although it will be hard to take the price, it may be harder to bet against him. For the fun of it, let’s try to complete a big show parlay.

One of the three selections won nine of Monday’s 10 races, but only three were picked first.

Here are today’s selections:

FIRST: $200 to show on PK WHISKEY. Parlay any winnings to show on MERLOT in ninth.

SECOND: $10 to win on SEEIN’ RED.

FOURTH: $10 to win on RUN Z’S FESTIVAL.

SEVENTH: $20 to win on MR. MANITO.

EIGHTH: $2 exacta box of MAGOO, PROUD JUSTY and ROUND SEVEN ($12).

Original bankroll: $2,000.

Monday’s result: Lost $41.

Present bankroll: $1,399.20.

, DataTimes