Lisa’s Booby Trap Poised for Shocker in CCA Oaks
Who: Thoroughbreds – Lisa’s Booby Trap, Connie and Michael, Devil May Care, ActingHappy
What: Horse Racing Betting Tips – TheCoaching Club American Oaks (Grade 1)
Where: Saratoga
When: Saturday,July 24th
Every once in a while, a horse from a minor track like Finger Lakes explodes on the scene at Saratoga and lays waste to horse racing’s elite. Nameslike Fio Rito (winner of the 1981Whitney) and Tin Cup Chalice (firsthorse to sweep the Big Apple Triple)come to mind. Could Lisa’s Booby Trap,listed at 30-1 in the morning line for the Grade 1 CCA Oaks be the next Finger Lakes invader to make a name forherself? She’ll have to defeat multiple Grade 1 winner Devil May Care to be mentioned in the same breath as theaforementioned champions. Let’s look at the CCA Oaks lineup and assess thechances of this undefeated filly.
#1-Bahama Bound:This filly’s getting good, and her BeyerSpeed Figures have improved with each start. Still, it’s hard to ignore thefact that this Barclay Tagg traineeraced for a tag (pardon the pun) back in February, and has only beatenentry-level allowance foes thus far.
#2-Lisa’s Booby Trap:You rarely see first-time starters hit 88 on the Beyer scale. The only starterin this field to top that figure in her career debut was Connie and Michael (95on Keeneland’s poly-track). I’ve watched all three of this filly’s starts, andshe’s been visually impressive. She shaded :22 in her second start, and is theonly member of the field to do so, ever! I’d be surprised, therefore, if shedidn’t have the early lead. This filly is physically imposing, so it’s hard topicture her being intimidated by any of her competitors…in fact, she may be theone doing the intimidating. She got her two-turn debut out of the way recently,and passed with flying colors. What the hell, at 30-1 she’s worth a long look. I’ll bet her across the board and use hertop and bottom in exactas with Connie and Michael, Devil May Care and ActingHappy.
#3-Seeking the Title:Nice win in the Iowa Oaks, butstruggled a bit in her other graded starts. If the pace falls apart, she couldbe along for a minor share.
#4-Connie and Michael:Looked like she was backing up in the Mother Goose, but came again for secondin a gutsy effort. She poses the main threat to ‘Lisa on the front end, but Isuspect they’ll underestimate ‘Lisa’s chances and let her go. Should hit theboard.
#5-Absinthe Minded:Lukas usually manages to have his horses at their best for the big dances, andtop rider Gomez takes the mount.Fringe player.
#6-Biofuel:Didn’t have the best of trips in the Mother Goose, but she might just be ashade below several others in here.
#7-Devil May Care:She’s the logical choice and most likely winner. However, she’s nothead-and-shoulders above this field, and her odds won’t be appealing. Must usein all exotics, however.
#8-Acting Happy:This filly’s bred to be a good one, and she’s starting to live up to herpedigree. There was nothing fluky about her win in the Grade 2 Black Eyed Susan, and her training hasgone beautifully. Expecting a top effort.
Those are my horseracing betting tips for the weekend. Best of luck and happy gambling!
