Mr. K's Play of the Day for Saturday, October 19, 2019
Race 9: Today's Feature is the G2-Raven Run for fillies going 7-furlongs on the main track. On paper, all of the these fillies look like contenders so I figure the prices will be fair come post-time. Trainer Richard Baltas ships Horologist down from the east coast where she two straight Graded Stakes efforts where she finished 1st and 3rd consecutively. Both of these Stakes were 1-1/16th and now she'll cut back in distance. I like that she's got outside early speed and jockey Joe Bravo knows this filly well seeing how he's won each of the three times he's been in the irons. Her latest bullet work here at KEE convinced me to give her the final nod.

​THE BET: Race 9: $50 across the board on #9-HOROLOGIST

Results:

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Saturday, October 19, 2019
Race 8: This 1-1/16th mile Allowance goes on the grass this afternoon and features a full field of 12. Trainer Arnaud Delacour is having a hot meet winning at 29% and today he starts Jehozacat who last ran a dismal 7th at Parx after having been bet down to 7-2. I'm thinking the horse simply needed to get a race in her after the two-month layoff. This 4-year-old daughter of Tapit should get an ideal rail trip and be ready to sit patiently until it matters in the stretch. Watch as her odds float well above the 8-1 morning-line into double-digits. Delacour would not have shipped her here if he didn't feel confident about her chances.

​THE BET: Race 8: $20 across the board on #2-JEHOZACAT

​Results:

Mr. K's Early PK4 of the Day for Saturday, October 19, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 2: 1-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13
Race 3: ALL (8)
Race 4: 2-3-5-10
Race 5: 1
Total: $149

Results:

​Mr. K's Late PK4 of the Day for Saturday, October 19, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 7: 1-3-5-7-8-9-10-11-12-14
Race 8: 2-3-4-5-6-9-11-12-13
Race 9: 1-3-4-8-9
Race 10: 10
Total: $225

Results:

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Mr. K's Play of the Day for Friday, October 18, 2019
Race 7: This one goes 1-1/16th on the grass. Trainer Conor Murphy brings Emmaus down from Canada where this 5-year-old just completed a three-race Stakes campaign at Woodbine. Today, he drops into a spot that seems both suitable in class and distance. This one is screaming for the extra 1/16th and jockey Channing Hill will be patient and fire in the stretch for the win.

​THE BET: Race 7: $50 across the board on #5-EMMAUS

Results: Emmaus took over mid-stretch and held off the closers for the win. Bet $150, cashed for $335.

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Friday, October 18, 2019
Race 5: I have been waiting all meet for an opportunity like this. Trainer Michael Stidham brings Golden Orb into Lexington off a June layoff where he finished a dismal 7th in a route race at Delaware Park. Today, he cuts back in distance to 5-1/2 furlongs where he'll go to the lead from the outset and never look back at 15-1 morning-line odds. The best turf-sprint jockey in the business, Joel Rosario, gets the mount which only adds to the appeal.

THE BET: Race 5: $20 across the board on #7-GOLDEN ORB

​Results: Golden Orb made a decent stretch run but never led. Loss of $60.

Mr. K's Early PK4 of the Day for Friday, October 18, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 2: 2-3-4-8-11                 Winner: 4
Race 3: 1-2-3-6-7-8-9-10  Winner: 1
Race 4: 8-10                               Second: 10
Rade 5: 3-7-10                          Second: 10
Total: $120

Results: Loss of $120

Mr. K's Late PK4 of the Day for Friday, October 18, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 7: 2-4-5-6-8-9       Winner: 5
Race 8: 3-4-5-6-7-8-9   Winner: 3
Race 9: 10-11-12-15     Winner: 12
Race 10: 4-7                         Second: 7
Total: $168

Results: Bad beat. Loss of $168.

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Mr. K's Play of the Day for Thursday, October 17, 2019
Race 8: It makes me uneasy when my POD is a 1-1/2 mile grass race but I can't seem to pass-up the Chad Brown trained Focus Group who is dropping, yes I said dropping, into the Grade III - Sycamore today. This 5-year-old son of Kitten's Joy has spent all five of his 2019 races competing in Grade I's and II's with only one win to show for it. Today's class-drop should benefit him just enough to get to the winner's circle under jockey Jose Ortiz. This jockey/trainer combo wins at an astounding 35% here at Keeneland and that percentage will get a bump up on Thursday. 

​THE BET: Race 8: $50 across the board on #5-FOCUS GROUP

Results: An expected poor 6th place finish. Loss of $150

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Thursday, October 17, 2019
Race 6: This turf-mile features a full field of 12 which should lend itself to an upset of the short-priced horses. Trainer Steve Asmussen has an extremely fast 5-year-old mare in Oh My. This daughter of Madaglia d'Oro typically breaks on top and we've seen her fade in the final strides of late in races going over a mile. Today she get a cutback in distance and I see jockey Rafael Santana getting her to relax on the front-end, saving enough to seal the deal at 10-1 morning-line odds. Look for a thrilling finish in this one.

THE BET: Race 6: $20 across the board on #4-OH MY

Results: A good account of herself but finished well-back. Loss of $60

Mr. K's Early PK4 of the Day for Thursday, October 17, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 2: 3-4-5-6   Winner: 4
Race 3: ALL (5)    Winner: 5
Race 4: 2-10-11  Winner: 11
Race 5: 2-6-7        Winner: 6
Total: $90

​Results: Cashed for $502.75

Mr. K's Late PK4 of the Day for Thursday, October 17, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 6: 1-2-3-4-6-7-8-9-13 Winner: 3
Race 7: 4-5-6-7                             Winner: 7
Race 8: 4-5-6-7-9-10                Winner: 10
Race 9: 2-9                                       WinnerL 2
Total: $216

Results: Winner! Cashed for $1,062.70

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Mr. K's Play of the Day for Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Race 8: Today's finale is a 6-furlong sprint for maidens on the main track. The dry weather should stay put in central Kentucky but the temps will drop to 50's which is perfect weather for the horses but lesser so for the patrons. Trainer Brad Cox took over duties for Dallas Stewart on Takechargematriarch who last ran 6th in a Maiden Special $90K as the beaten favorite at Oaklawn in March. Now this filly appears to be fit enough to win against much lesser company today. Cox wins at 28% in maiden claimers and this homebred daughter of Take Charge Indy should cruise over this field based on her classy PP's alone.

THE BET: Race 8: $50 across the board on #5-TAKECHARGEMATRIARCH

​Results: Takechargematriarch could never get to the leader finishing 3rd. Cashed for $60.

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Race 7: All eyes will be on Emaraaty with Javier Castellano in this turf mile Wednesday, but I see the opportunity for a BIG PRICE PLAY in the Dale Romans' trained Storm Runner. Owned by Team Valor, this 4-year-old once had big hopes when he ran 7th in both the Fountain of Youth and Florida Derby while on the Kentucky Derby trail in 2018. He has since been toiling in obscurity attempting to get back on track in his two starts this year in January and June with nothing to show for it. Since the June layoff, it appears as if Romans may have figured this guy out as he's shown three consecutive 4-furlong works of 48.0, 47.1, and 47.2. Now he gets switched from dirt to turf where he understandably has been given a morning-line of 30-1. I expect a top effort today.

THE BET: Race 7: $20 across the board on #9-STORM RUNNER

Results: Storm Runner gave us a thrill with an early lead then a stalking trip but had no kick in the lane. Loss of $60.

Mr. K's Early PK4 of the Day for Wednesday, October 16, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 2: ALL (5)                Winner: 3
Race 3: 5-6-8                    Third: 8
Race 4: 1-2-5-6-7-11  Winner: 1
Race 5: 4-6-10                 Winner: 4
Total: $135

Results: Three of four. Loss of $135.

Mr. K's Late PK4 of the Day for Wednesday, October 16, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 5: 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12  Winner: 4
Race 6: ALL(10)                                             Winner: 3
Race 7: 5-6-9                                                  Second: 5
Race 8: 5                                                            Third: 5
Total: $165

Results: Loss of $165.

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Mr. K's Play of the Day for Sunday, October 13, 2019
Race 8: This 5-1/2 furlong turf sprint features a mare named Hotshot Anna that I selected as my longshot play on Friday but was scratched that morning. Today she shows up in an easier spot where she should make quick work of the competition. Her stablemate Aiken to Be ain't to shabby either as you get a two-for-one option for added comfort.

THE BET: Race 8: $50 across the board on #1-HOTSHOT ANNA/AIKEN TO BE

Results: Winner! Bet $150, cashed for $187.50

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Sunday, October 13, 2019
Race 6: Like my best bet race, this one is also a 5-1/2 furlong turf sprint where trainer Rusty Arnold brings in Sensible Myth for her second start of the year. Her latest outing was a 7th place blanket finish at Kentucky Downs on that very unique turf course going 6-1/2 furlongs. Now she cuts back in distance and retains jockey Florent Geroux at 12-1 morning-line odds. This trainer wins at 31% in his second start off the layoff which only adds to the appeal.

THE BET: Race 6: $20 across the board on #2-SENSIBLE MYTH

​Results: Sensible Myths closed well and got headed for second finishing third. Bet $60, cashed for $58.

Mr. K's Early PK4 of the Day for Sunday, October 13, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 2: 2-3-4-6-7-8       Winner: 8 
Race 3: 1-2-3-7-10-11 Winner: 3
Race 4: 2-6-7                      Winner: 2
Race 5: 3-5-6-8-10         Second: 10
Total: $270

Results: A brain-cramp hit me as I created my ticket and wrote down the #3 instead of my top tip sheet selection #2. Of course the #2 wins and costs me a $648 cash. Los of $270 due to ignorance.

Mr. K's Late PK4 of the Day for Sunday, October 13, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 6: 2-4-5-6-7-10  Winner: 5
Race 7: 1-3-6-9               Second: 1
Race 8: 1-3                        Winner: 1
Race 9: 1-3-4-5-7          Second: 3
Total: $120

​Results: Loss of $120

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Mr. K's Play of the Day for Saturday, October 12, 2019
Race 7: Man it's a cold Saturday compared to the beautiful warmth and sunny skies of Friday. This will put a bit of cut in this turf sprint going 5-1/2 furlongs. Trainer Peter Miller has two wins from three starters this meet and today he ships in Texas Wedge who was last seen finishing a well-beaten 9th in a Grade III at Parx in December. Bettors usually base their decisions on the last thing they see so Texas Wedge may be slightly ignored at the windows thus giving me a juicy price for my win bet. I look for jockey Florent Geroux to stalk the leaders and kick to victory in the lane to take this Allowance at the wire.

​THE BET: Race 7: $50 across the board on #7-TEXAS WEDGE

Results: Texas Wedge lost by a neck at the wire running second. Bet $150, cashed for $280.

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Saturday, October 12, 2019
Race 9: Today's feature is the GI-QEII Cup going 1-1/8th miles on the lawn with a $500,000 purse up for grabs. Each of the 9 runners are very formidable so I'm looking for the price-play in this one. Magnetic Charm ships in from Canada  where she made her North American debut at Woodbine coming up just short in the Canadian Cup Stakes to Starship Jubilee who is likely going to compete in next month's Breeders' Cup. This Godolphin-bred will relish today's chilly weather and I see a patient Florent Geroux taking full advantage and sweeping past the leaders for the win at 12-1 morning-line odds.

THE BET: Race 9: $20 across the board on #7-MAGNETIC CHARM

Results: Magnetic Charm pressed the pace early but faded in the lane. Loss of $60.

Mr. K's Early PK4 of the Day for Saturday, October 12, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 2: 1-2-5-7-8-9-10 Winner: 1
Race 3: 1-2-3-4                   Winner: 4
Race 4: ALL (12)                  Winner: 8
Race 5: 2-10                           Sixth: 2
Total: $336

Results: Los of $336

Mr. K's Late PK4 of the Day for Saturday, October 12, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 7: 1-4-7                               Second: 7
Race 8: 2-3-4-5-7-9-10-11 Winner: 11
Race 9: ALL (8)                            Winner: 3
Race 10: 1-5-9                            Winner: 1
Total: $288

​Results: Loss of $288

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Mr. K's Play of the Day for Friday, October 11, 2019
Race 3: When Kentucky Derby-runners come to Keeneland, they typically get pounded at the windows simply because they have a recognizable name. Today, last place Derby-finisher Gray Magician shows up in this $100,000 Optional Claimer going 1-1/16th on the main track. This 3-year-old has had decent success with one win and two seconds in his three starts since that May debacle and today white hot jockey Javier Castellano climbs aboard for the first time which makes this one a virtual Friday lock.

THE BET: Race 3: $50 across the board on #3-GRAY MAGICIAN

Results: WINNER! Bet $150, cashed for $192.50

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Friday, October 11, 2019
Race 9: Today's feature is the 5-1/2 furlong turf sprint, the G3-Buffalo Trace Franklin County. Trainer McLean Robertson is a virtual unknown in central Kentucky, but he has exceptional success with his runners in Chicago and Pennsylvania winning at 22%. Today, his 5-year-old mare Hotshot Anna ships in riding a two-year wave of never finishing worse than second in her last 11 starts. This speedy daughter of Trappe Shot will be ignored at the windows and her 8-1 morning-line odds should balloon to double-digits come post-time. This is my kind of longshot play.

THE BET: Race 9: $20 across the board on #5-HOTSHOT ANNA

Results: SCRATCHED

Mr. K's Early PK4 of the Day for Friday, October 11, 2019
50-cent PK part-wheel:
Race 2: ALL (5)             Winner: 3
Race 3: 3                           Winner: 3
Race 4: 1-3-5-6-7-8   Second: 6
Race 5: ALL(9)               Winner: 8
Total: $135

Results: Loss of $135

Mr. K's Late PK4 of the Day for Friday, October 11, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 7: 1-4-5-6-8-9-10-11-12  Winner: 1
Race 8: ALL (11)                                  Winner: 10
Race 9: 3-11                                          Second: 3
Race 10: 3                                                Third: 3
Total: $99

Results: Loss of $99

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Mr. K's Play of the Day for Thursday, October 10, 2019
Race 10: Today's nightcap is for maidens going 7-furlongs on the main track. Todd Pletcher ships in Cairo Cutie from New York where this filly ran a badly beaten 4th after a May layoff. I'm guessing she didn't like the sloppy track that day and tomorrow should be dry and fast. She is dropping from a Maiden Special $75K into this $30K claimer where Pletcher wins at 40% with such a move. I look for jockey Johnny V to make this race look like a public workout.

THE BET: Race 10: $50 across the board on #3-CAIRO CUTIE

Results: WINNER! Cashed for $220

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Thursday, October 10, 2019
Race 8: This 6-furlong $20K claimer is a field of nice affordable horses. My longshot play is a James Baker-trained son of Shackleford who last ran 11th by 18 lengths at Churchill following a six-month layoff. Baker added blinkers that day and he was bet down to 3-1 before finishing in dismal fashion. Today the blinkers come off and I see this one taking this race from the outset at a tasty 12-1 morning-line odds.

THE BET: Race 8: $20 across the board on #8-ONE MAN PARTY

Results: Finished out of the money. Loss of $60.

Mr. K's Early PK4 of the Day for Thursday, October 10, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 2: 1-3-4-5-7-8-10-11-12-13 Winner: 13
Race 3: 1-2-3 Winner: 3
Race 4: 5-7-12 Winner: 12
Race 5: 1-4-5-7-10 Winner: 1
Total: $225

Results: Chalky cash for $57.60

Mr, K's Late PK4 of the Day for Thursday, October 10, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 7: 2-5-6-8-9-12 Winner: 9
Race 8: ALL (10) Winner: 1
Race 9: 1-2-3-4-6-8-9-10-11 Winner: 3
Race 10: 3 Winner: 3
Total: $240

​Results: Cashed for $329.35
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Mr. K's Play of the Day for Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Race 6: This 6-1/2 furlong sprint on the main track looked like an All-Button race when I first glanced at it but then clarity set in and I landed on the favorite Honest Mischief. This Chad Brown-trained colt is coming out of two Graded races in New York where his best finish was 3rd in the G2-Amsterdam at Saratoga that was run in July. Now with some well deserved rest, Brown spots him in a race that shouldn't take much out of him in preparation for another Graded try down the road. White hot Castellano returns in the saddle which practically assures a winning trip.

​THE BET: Race 6: $50 across the board on #4-HONEST MISCHIEF

Results: Honest Mischief won for fun at short odds. Bet $150, cashed for $180.

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Race 2: This turf-mile for maidens contains a tough field of ten. I am focused on a first time starter named Mungojerrie trained by Arnaud Delacour. This gelding is by hot turf-sire Declaration of War who sired two winners this past weekend at Keeneland. Delacour rarely sends his horses out a first asking going a mile on the grass unless they are ready to roll. He brings in jockey Trevor McCarthy to ride where the jockey/trainer combo wins at 28%. I like him at his 12-1 morning-line odds.

THE BET: Race 2: $20 across the board on #8-MUNGOJERRIE

​Results: After being bet down to favoritism, Mungojerrie broke poorly and beat two horses. Loss of $60

Mr. K's Early PK4 of the Day for Wednesday, October 9, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 2: 1-2-3-6-8-9 Winner: 9
Race 3: 4-8 Second: 4
Race 4: 3-8-9-11 Second: 11
Race 5: 1-2-6-9-10 Second: 1
Total: $120

Results: Loss of $120

Mr. K's Late PK4 of the Day for Wednesday, October 9, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 5: 1-2-6-9-10 Second: 1
Race 6: 3-4-7 Winner: 4
Race 7: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9-11-15 Winner: 6
Race 8: 1-9-12 Second: 12
Total: $225

​Results: Loss of $225

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Mr. K's Play of the Day for Sunday, October 6, 2019
Race 9: The GI-Spinster goes 1-1/8th miles on the main track and consists of formidable field of five fillies and mares. Bill Motts 5-year-old mare Elate could be in the best shape of her career coming off an easy win in the Delaware Handicap and a tough head-bob loss to Midnight Bisou in the Personal Ensign Stakes at Saratoga. There are no Midnight Bisous to tussle with today so I'm making her my best bet at short odds.

THE BET: Race 9: $100 across the board on #5-ELATE

Results: Elate lost the stretch duel to Blue Prize finishing second. Bet $300, collected $225. Loss of $75.

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Sunday, October 6, 2019
Race 5: This main track route goes 1-1/16th and features a Pletcher filly in Bellera that is going to draw a ton of attention at the windows based on her last out romp in the slop at Saratoga where she posted an 89 Beyer speed figure. My price-play today is Clever Serve which is both owned and trained by Steve Asmussen. She is coming off a July layoff where it looks as if she got some much needed rest. In a race full of speed, this mare will uncork a late bid and wear down the favorite at the wire.

THE BET: Race 5: $20 across the board on #2-CLEVER SERVE

​Results: The pace was simply not quick enough for Clever Serve to close into and finished fifth. Loss of $60.

Mr. K's Early PK4 of the Day for Sunday, October 6, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 2: 2-3-4-5-7-10 Winner: 3
Race 3: 5-6-7-8-9-10-14 Second: 6
Race 4: 1-5-7-8-9-12 Winner: 7
Race 5: 2-6 Second: 6
Total: $252

Results: Loss of $252


Mr. K's Late PK4 of the Day for Sunday, October 6, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 7: 1-2-3-9 Winner: 2
Race 8: 2-5-6-7-10-12-13-14 Winner: 10
Race 9: ALL (5) Winner: 2
Race 10: 2-10 Winner: 2
Total: $160

Results: Winner! The PK4 paid $437.35

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Mr. K's Play of the Day for Saturday, October 5, 2019
Race 9: The Claiborne Breeders' Futurity is a big test for future Derby wannabes. This field of 10 consists of up and coming 2-year-old colts looking for a Win and You're In for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. All the big trainers are represented here including Casse, Kenneally, Asmussen, Lukas, McPeek, and Pletcher. But I zeroed in on the Kiaran McLaughlin trained son of Curlin named Ajaaweed. Ajaaweed is an Arabic word meaning "Act of Kindness" and this colt will be kind to your wallet today. He broke his maiden last out at Belmont with a tough inside trip and drew off after clearing some traffic. Today's 8-post should provide him with a clean trip and watch jockey Joel Rosario make quick work of the other youngsters once they straighten out in the lane.

THE BET: Race 9: $50 across the board on #8-AJAAWEED

Results: Maxfield was simply too much for the rest of the field. Ajaaweed finished a solid 4th. Loss of $150.

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Saturday, October 5, 2019
Race 10: Today's Feature is the Shadwell Turf Mile going a mile on the lawn. This is very nice field of turfers led by two Chad Brown horses in Valid Point and Emaraaty, so if you can beat Chad Brown, you're going to get a price. Trainer Brian Lynch brings Admission Office in after a 3-month layoff from a second place finish in the Wise Dan Stakes at Churchill. This 4-year-old is regally bred for the grass being by Point of Entry and won here last April in his only start on this Keeneland surface. Jockey Joel Rosario had to hop off to work for his bread and butter Chad Brown so Jose Ortiz gets the call in what will be considered an upset at 8-1 morning-line odds. Look for Admission Office to be uncorked during his stretch run and win by a head-bob at the wire.

THE BET: Race 10: $20 across the board on #6-ADMISSION OFFICE

Results: Admission Office went too fast too early and was gobbled up in the lane. Loss of $60.

Mr. K's Early PK4 of the Day for Saturday, October 5, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 2: 1-4-5-6-7-8 Winner: 8
Race 3: ALL (9) Winner: 6
Race 4: 3-4-7-8-9-10-11 Winner: 4
Race 5: 1-9 Third: 9
Total: $189

Results: Loss of $189

Mr. K's Late PK4 of the Day for Saturday, October 5, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 7: 1-3-4-5-6-7-8 Winner: 3
Race 8: 4-6-7-11-12-13 Winner: 4
Race 9: 1-3-6-8-10 Winner: 6
Race 10: 6 Eleventh: 6
Total: $105

Results: Loss of $105

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Mr. K's Play of the Day for Friday, October 4, 2019
Race 2: It's wonderful to be able to pad the bankroll early on the first day of the Fall meet. In this 7-furlong sprint on what should be a speedy main track, trainer Chad Brown displays his only entry of the day in Looking At Bikinis. This 3-year-old colt was overmatched in the Travers running next to last to Code of Honor, but he actually took a bit of money and ended up 11-1 on the Tote. Hall of famer Javier Castellano stays in the saddle for his fifth start and today he jogs on the cutback. Pound this one on both sides of the double and key him on top in your exactas and tri's.

THE BET: Race 2: $100 across the board on #7-LOOKING AT BIKINIS

Results: WINNER! Won for fun. Bet $300, cashed for $420.

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Friday, October 4, 2019
Race 8: Today's GII- Phoenix is a 6-furlong sprint on the dirt track. Two superstars ship into Lexington, namely Promises Fulfilled and Whitmore, both having serious shots at taking a portion of this $250,000 purse. But I'm looking a price-play in Steve AssJuicen's Engage. Under the guidance of trainer Chad Brown, this Into Mischief colt had a 6-race campaign in 2018 that included the Bay Shore, the Woody Stephens, the Amsterdam, the Allen Jerkins, and the Galant Bob Stakes. He was unable to cross the line first in any of those graded stakes but made a nice showing finishing no worse than 4th. Skip ahead after a 9-month layoff and he shows up at Saratoga finishing 4th as the beaten favorite before being transferred to Asmussen for his next start. In that start, the $100K Bensalem Stakes, he stalked early and cleared the 8-horse field in a gallop for the win. Now in his third start of the year, Asmussen has had him pointed for this race and should have him cranked for this one at 8-1 morning-line odds. Regular jockey Jose Ortiz gets back on which only adds to the appeal.

​THE BET: Race 8: $20 across the board on #8-ENGAGE

Results: WINNER! Bet $60, cashed for $350.

Mr. K's Early PK4 of the Day for Friday, October 4, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 2: 7 Winner: 7
Race 3: 1-4-5-7-8 Winner: 1
Race 4: 2-3-5-6 Winner: 3
​Race 5: 1-3-4-7-8-9-10-11-12 Winner: 10
Total: $90

Results: WINNER! Bet $90, cashed for $161.65

Mr. K's Late PK4 of the Day for Friday, October 4, 2019
50-cent PK4 part-wheel:
Race 7: 6-8-9-10 Winner: 6
Race 8: 1-2-3-6-7-8 Winner: 8
Race 9: 4-5-6-7-10 Winner: 7
Race 10: 4-9-10 Winner: 10
Total: $180

​Results: WINNER! Bet $180, cashed for $264.65