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AI Analysis of Races from Aqueduct and Gulfstream Park

Posted on by DDS
Horse racing

AQU Race 7
6 furlongs on dirt

Key Contenders:

KUPP (6-1): Trained by Wayne Potts, Kupp stands out as a top contender with favorable odds. This 4-year-old gelding boasts impressive late energy, evident from his high overall speed rating and consistent workouts. Despite a recent jockey switch, Kupp’s strong form at today’s distance and track positions him as a formidable threat for victory.

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND (6-1): Under the guidance of trainer Rudy R. Rodriguez, Daufuskie Island offers potential value with his commendable current form and solid overall speed rating. Despite past challenges at Aqueduct, this 4-year-old gelding’s recent good workout suggests readiness for a competitive performance.

WHAT’S UP BRO (9-5): Trained by Adam Rice, What’s Up Bro enters the race as the favorite, backed by remarkable attributes and a high win rate. A recent claim and jockey switch indicating confidence, this 3-year-old gelding demonstrates class and potential dominance. Strong form at today’s distance and track further solidifies his position as a leading contender.

Summary: Kupp, with a favorable morning line of 6-1, boasts strong overall speed and current form, making him a solid contender despite a recent jockey switch. Daufuskie Island also shows promise with good workouts and a respectable overall speed. What’s Up Bro, with the lowest morning line odds of 9-5, demonstrates consistent form and a high win rate. While the field offers some intriguing options, Kupp emerges as a standout pick given his combination of speed, form, and enticing odds.

GP Race 9
1 1/8 miles on all-weather

1 – PARAMOUNT PRINCE (8-5): Trained by Mark Casse, Paramount Prince takes a significant purse drop but presents mediocre speed ratings and limited current form. While he has one win at today’s distance, his recent performances on all-weather surfaces might not translate well here. Fair odds are 7-1.

2 – CYBER NINJA (10-1): Trained by William Mott, Cyber Ninja showcases solid speed ratings and a fair current form. With no prior success at today’s distance and track, Cyber Ninja might struggle in this field. Fair odds are 9-1.

3 – SPEIGHT’SPERCOMETE (20-1): Offers modest speed ratings and a fair current form. Despite a recent claim and some success at today’s track, his overall record suggests he’s a longshot in this race. Fair odds are 31-1.

4 – SIGRUN FAST BOY (15-1): Presents solid speed ratings and a fair current form. With decent workouts and some success at today’s track, he could contend for a minor award. Fair odds are 34-1.

5 – AGED TRUTH (20-1): Trained by Caio Caramori, Aged Truth enters the race with impressive speed ratings and a stellar current form, coming off a big win. However, with limited race experience, how he’ll perform against tougher competition is uncertain. Fair odds are 22-1.

6 – SIR FOR SURE (5-1): Boasts impressive speed ratings and a strong current form, particularly showcasing excellent late energy. With success at today’s distance and track, Sir For Sure is a top contender. Fair odds are 4-1.

7 – ROTTERDAM (8-1): Trained by Ralph E. Nicks, Rotterdam has solid speed ratings and a fair current form, with success at today’s track. While he has shown improvement, he might need more to challenge for the win here. Fair odds are 11-1.

8 – JEOPARDY THEORY (9-2): Trained by Joseph Orseno, Jeopardy Theory offers decent speed ratings and a fair current form. Despite no prior success at today’s track, he could contend for a minor award based on recent performances. Fair odds are 16-1.

9 – PATOU ROAD (4-1): Trained by the great Chad Brown, Patou Road showcases impressive speed ratings and a strong current form. Despite limited success at today’s distance and track, his recent jockey switch and decent last workout suggest he could be a top contender. Fair odds are 2-1.

Summary: Sir For Sure and Patou Road emerge as the top contenders in this race, boasting impressive speed ratings and strong current forms. Aged Truth could be a wildcard with his recent big win, while Paramount Prince might struggle with a significant purse drop. Overall, Sir For Sure and Patou Road hold favoritism, with Aged Truth a potential upsetter if he handles the step up in class.

RESULTS
(Updated 3/11/24)

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Why NOT Going to the Gym Can Be a Great Idea

Posted on by DDS

“Rest when you’re weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work.”
—Ralph Marston

Because I’ve been so busy trying to get my new website up and running (more on that in a future post), I’ve been working a lot of hours. Consequently, prior to this evening, I hadn’t been to the gym in three days — a rarity for me.

But after my workout tonight, I was left wondering if longer breaks might, in fact, be a good thing. Not for the first time, I was amazed by how good I felt. My typical aches and pains were gone and I was tossing the weights around like fish at the Pike Place Market.

Even complete strangers noticed.

After one of my sets on the bench press, a guy nodded at me. “What was that,” he asked, “30 reps?”

“35,” I responded. (He later told me he’d just been released from prison, making me question the wisdom of correcting his math — but, damn it, don’t short me reps!)

According to bodybuilder Chris Zaino, rest is a key to making constant progress and, perhaps more importantly, avoiding injuries. Zaino suggests taking a week off after every 2-2 ½ months of steady training.

“After 8-10 weeks of continued training, you should give yourself a whole week off to fully recuperate. Physically, this will help the body heal any minor strains, sprains, tears, and joint pain you may have or are on the road to having,” wrote Zaino on the bodybuilding.com website. “It is not always that easy for a compulsive fitness warrior, such as many of you readers’ out there, to allow yourselves to take the time off. Some people may fear they will ‘de-condition’ if they take a week off.

“Trust me you will not. It takes around 3-4 weeks of total inactivity for your muscles to start atrophying, or breaking down muscle tissue. In fact, I guarantee that you will come back stronger and more refreshed than ever,” Zaino said.

Tanner Baze, a writer at brobible.com (with a website name like that, you know you can trust the guy), was even more adamant. After training two hours a day non-stop for an extended period of time, Baze discussed a beach vacation he took.

He noted that he “drank a ton of beer, ate enough Whataburger to clog up 5 toilets, and didn’t do a damn thing but sit in a lawn chair on the beach.”

“I didn’t do anything that amounted to physical activity other than carry a cooler,” Baze wrote. “I came back into the gym the next week and had pretty much accepted that I’d lost all my gains thanks to that beach trip.

“What I noticed was that I was actually stronger than I was before I left. Not only was I stronger, but my nagging little injuries were nonexistent,” Baze concluded.

Minus the Whataburger issues, I can totally relate to what Baze said. That is exactly what I experienced tonight.

So, the next time I skip going to the gym, I won’t feel guilty. I’ll just tell myself I’m taking a much-needed rest.

Now, if I could only find a legitimate reason to eat pie…

Featured photo by Danielle Cerullo on Unsplash.