King’s Bishop

Grade 1 Kings Bishop (8/23/08)

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#1 Kodiak Kowboy- This colt is one for one with the connections of Gabriel Saez and Larry Jones, posting a monstrous Beyer of 108 last time out. In that race he held off Desert Key by just a head. You can definitely make a case for this son of Posse.

#1 Lantana Mob- Just like his entry mate, Lantana Mob is a son of Posse. He should be rolling late, but he will need some deathly fractions to win this. I can’t advise you against betting this one so long as your still getting Kodiak Kowboy with him.

#2 Desert Key- Nearly wired the field last out in the Grade 2 Amsterdam before relenting to Kodiak Kowboy to finish second by a head. He also earned a 108 Beyer for that race. Trainer Allen Jerkens has been great for horse betting because of his ability to win with a price horse. Although I haven’t looked at the ML this colt shouldn’t be any more than 5-1 by my estimation. He is in with a shot.

#3 Gentleman James- Finished second last out in a Grade 2 at Calder after letting the flag fall on the lead. While he wouldn’t be a surprise I’m going to look elsewhere.

#4 Nautical Storm- I wonder if Lukas knows how desperate it makes him look when he enters colts like this in big races? With just a maiden win that wasn’t overly impressive this colt will need a miracle to win.

#5 Visionaire- Claimed his first win at a sprint distance in an optional claimer last out, against a field of older horses that was quite tough. Matz wouldn’t have him in here if he wouldn’t be contentious. You have to use this colt.

#6 Silver Edition- Finished far back against Desert Key and Kodiak Kowboy last out. I wouldn’t bet this colt to win, but I might use him to round out a superfecta ticket.

#7 Golden Spikes- Prevailed over Gentleman James last out in the Grade 2 Carryback. He is coming off consecutive stakes win, and looks primed for a big run. I suggest using this colt on all of your exacta, trifecta, and superfecta tickets. Watch out for Golden Spikes.

#8 J Be K- This colt is likely to win the race. The only two defeats in his career were to Pyro and Harlem Rocker, both who are in the Travers. While he is not bulletproof he is surely the horse to beat. He is a must use on your exacta, trifecta, and superfecta tickets when your betting horses for this race. I would suggest a win bet if you like him, at odds of 3-1 or better.

#9 Salute The Sarge- Nick, you know I’m your biggest fan, but I can’t endorse this colt based off his recent form. Nonetheless, I will be rooting for you. Good luck Southern Equine!

#10 I’m So Lucky- This colt has reeled off three consecutive wins with Robby Albarado in the irons. I don’t like this ones chances of winning, but he could find his way onto a trifecta, or superfecta ticket.

1st- Kodiak Kowboy
2nd- J Be K
3rd- Vissionaire

Plays:

$2 Exacta: (1,8/1,2,5,7,8)
$2 Trifecta: (1,8/1,2,5,8/1,2,5,7,8)
$0.10 Superfecta (1,8/1,2,5,7,8/1,2,3,5,6,7,8/1,2,3,5,6,7,8)