We’re ready to run on the racetrack Wednesday at the BetOnline racebook. BetOnline is putting on at least eight racecourses for wagering on the card. Don’t go looking for stakes racing because you’re not going to find it, but it’s a decent card with enough options to be had on the racetrack.
The feature race for this coming weekend is the $600,000 Razorback Handicap (Gr. 3) at Oaklawn Park in Arkansas. There isn’t anything of the sort on Wednesday, but you don’t need stakes racing to have winners. We’re at Gulfstream Park and Turf Paradise on Wednesday afternoon.
For our Gulfstream picks, head to the Gulfstream Park for more information. Turf Paradise has eight races worth $125,400 in prize money in the desert this afternoon. Head below for our best Turf Paradise picks on February 9, 2022.
Race 2
Post Time: 1:00 p.m. MST
Distance:870 Yards
Purse:$25,500
Race 2 is an 870-yard sprint on the dirt. Look for Captain Scotty and Classy Class to have a big run in them.
Captain Scotty is 6 for 24 in his career and should have a chance to go in Wednesday afternoon. He’s finished 5th, 2nd, 2nd, 6th in his previous four assignments in his career.
In his most recent race, Captain Scotty finished 6th on January 10 in a $29,400 assignment. This was after a solid attempt to place 2nd behind Self Taught by 1 ¼ lengths on March 27 in a $31,000 race.
Captain Scotty should be able to handle these terms on Wednesday afternoon to be more competitive. Classy Class should be right there fighting back against Captain Scotty.
Classy Class has finished 1st, 1st, 1st, 3rd, 4th in his previous five outings. In his most recent, he finished 4th in the $60,000 Zany Tactics Stakes on December 17.
Classy Class was on a hat-trick, most recently winning on April 21 for a $19,000 purse by a neck over Keller’s Gold. From the inside rail, expect Classy Class to be tough to beat.
Race 6
Post Time: 3:02 p.m. MST
Distance: 1 Mile
Purse:$11,480
Race 6 is a mile on the dirt for an $11,480 purse. Consider Ms Michelle and Info’s Treasure as top contenders in the sixth race at Turf Paradise.
Ms Michelle is a one-time winner through 14 attempts, with a win in the summer at Arizona Downs. Since then, Ms Michelle has been winless in six races.
In her most recent outing, Ms Michelle finished 4th on January 20 for a $19,000 purse. It was an alright performance, but Ms Michelle needs a drop in grade to get into contention.
Info’s Treasure is a one-time winner in 25 races and is picking up good progress recently. She has placed 2nd in back-to-back events going into today.
Info’s Treasure placed behind Princess Soiree by 2 ½ lengths in an $11,480 event and then behind Rational by a neck in the same grade. The mare continues to get closer and has a good opportunity in this one.
Race 7
Post Time: 3:34 p.m. MST
Distance:1 Mile
Purse:$14,140
Race 7 covers a mile on the dirt for a $14,140 purse. Look for Tacoflavoredkisses and Cats Touch to have promising runs in this event.
Tacoflavoredkisses is 2 for 16 in his career with a good chance in this one. It’s going to be easier than Tacoflavoredkisses has experienced recently.
He has finished 5th, 3rd, 5th in his last three outings. In his last assignment, Tacoflavoredkisses finished 5th for a $26,000 purse on January 17.
Before that run, he showed 3rd on December 5 for a $22,000 prize. Down to $14,140, expect better from Tacoflavoredkisses.
Cats Touch is 9 for 40 in his career and has done well recently. He’s been a consistent beast, finishing 1st, 1st, 2nd, 1st, 1st, in his last five outings.
Cats Touch is coming off a ¾ length win over Mad Luther in a $13,020 event. It was his second in a row after a $12,320 win. On the inside rail, look for Cats Touch to use it to his advantage. He has some good value in race 7.
