Saturday's Best Bet: Coach makes the winning move in Mistletoe
Saturday’s ninth race at Oaklawn Park is the $150,000 Mistletoe Stakes for fillies and mares traveling one mile on the main track. The scheduled post time is 5:14 p.m. EST.
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No. 1 Coach (2-1) appears to have many positives in her corner. She won two local routes at the last Oaklawn meet including the Pippin Stakes. She goes back on lasix and should make her presence felt throughout from the inside post. There is a good chance of rain on Saturday and she enjoys a wet track.
No. 2 Ice Orchid (5-1) is a gem of consistency for John Ortiz. She finished in the top three in each of her seven starts. She graduated at this venue and projects a decent stalking trip.
No. 6 Le Da Vida (8-5) won both of her dirt starts since arriving in this country. She does some of her best work at this distance and should make her presence felt in the lane. She steps up to face better company and won’t offer much wagering value.
No. 4 Will’s Secret (10-1) can spice up the exotics for Wayne Lukas. She captured both of her local stakes starts last year, and finally got back on the beam in an optional claiming victory under the Twin Spires on Nov. 25.
Wagers:
No. 1 to Win
Exacta Box 1-2
Trifecta 1-2/1-2-4-6/1-2-4-6
Recent Best Bet winners
Dec. 1 – Tap the Faith ($6.30), exacta ($18.20)
Dec. 3 – Dr B/Bank Sting/Betsy Blue trifecta ($84.48)
Wednesday – Candidate ($5.80), exacta ($20.80)