Tuesday Best Bet: Chipofftheoldblock breaks away in Highland Ice
Tuesday’s ninth race at Will Rogers Downs is the $50,000 Highland Ice Stakes for 3-year-olds and up dashing six furlongs on the main track. The scheduled post time is 6:05 p.m. EDT.
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No. 3 Chipofftheoldblock (3-1) was strong in a local allowance score on March 7. He stubbed his toe at Oaklawn last time, and he might bounce back in his third start after a layoff.
No. 2 Ernie Banker (2-1) captured his last three starts in Texas. The versatile gelding owns competitive speed ratings and must be respected in his current form.
No. 1 Dame Plata (9-2) does his best work at this venue and might show more in his third start after a layoff. He won this race in 2022 but was much sharper at that time.
Wagers
No. 3 to win
Exacta 3/1-2
Exacta 1-2/3
Recent Best Bet winners
April 5 – Ego Man ($4.80), exacta ($21.80), trifecta ($39.80)
April 9 – First Peace ($10), trifecta ($207.20)
April 10 – Out Dancing ($9), exacta ($13)
April 12 – Street Swagg ($8.94)
April 13 – Curl Girl ($4.06)
April 14 – Love Reigns ($7.38), trifecta ($224.64)
April 15 – Twilight Gleaming ($7.54)
Sunday - Les Bon Temps ($6.80)