Monday's Best Bet: Artie's Princess rules in Presque Isle Masters
Monday’s eighth race from Presque Isle Downs is the Grade 2 Presque Isle Masters for fillies and mares dashing 6 1/2 furlongs on the all-weather surface. Scheduled post time is 7:19 p.m. EDT.
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No. 5 Artie’s Princess (4-1) is a multiple all-weather stakes winner, and she should impact the pace under Jose Ortiz. She might get brave if able to shake loose early.
No. 6 Caravel (5-2) won two of her last three turf sprint stakes starts, and she won all three all-weather outings including a pair of local victories. Her winning rider Luis Saez stays put, and she should make her presence felt throughout.
No. 9 Jeanie B (8-1) moves to the Michael Stidham barn, and she has won on all-weather ground before. The versatile mare might work out the right tactical trip at playable odds.
No. 3 Change of Control (7-2) is a classy turf sprint specialist trying all-weather ground for the first time. She is sharp and versatile.
No. 11 Cafe Society (12-1) missed by a nose in a local optional claiming sprint Sept. 5. She packs a decent late kick and should get pace to chase.
Wagers:
No. 5 to Win
Exacta 5-6/5-6-9
Trifecta 3-5-6/3-5-6-9-11/9-11
Recent Best Bet winners
Sept. 7 - Wolfie's Dynaghost ($3.20), exacta ($5.60), trifecta ($12.60)
Sept. 8 - Private Creed ($7.58), exacta ($11.42)
Sept. 9 - Giver Not a Taker ($4.60)
Tuesday - Adventuring ($7.80), exacta ($17.78)
Thursday - Collaboration ($9.30), exacta ($27.60)
Friday - Ramblin' Wreck/Provision exacta ($39.20)
Sunday - Faith in Humanity ($13.80), trifecta ($172.00)