Long Time Coming

After having a new baby join the family and trying unsuccessfully to operate a for-profit wagering service, I'm back - at least through the Breeders' Cup weekend. If you're swinging back to check the blog out - great. If it falls on deaf ears, so be it.

Tomorrow, I'll have a late pick four for Friday's cards and Saturday selections on Thursday.

A few trends to look for while making your selections:

• Bob Baffert was white hot winning the first four races at Oak Tree on Sunday. He's loaded for another good score this Breeders' Cup weekend, so include him or toss at your own peril
• Goldolphin is loaded and ready for at least a few wins
• Europeans will be here in force, will they dominate again?
• There will be plenty of logical longshots to love - make sure to play a few in your exotic wagers or just to win. I really liked Desert Code in last year's sprint turf and threw him on top of several exactas (which I failed to hit), and I didn't have him to win at 30-1

Good luck and talk to you tomorrow...