Alameda County Fair: Horse Racing Picks for June 26

By Dennis Miller

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1. Jet Fuel…Not Hot Ticket to worry about here.    Bar JF Red Ticket…Usually first and second.     Sarah Nelson…Old-time all-star still looking solid.

2.  Trapper’s Bounty…Always hitting the board, consistent.   Red Hot Charlotte…Been chasing favorite in last few.   Jaws N’Paws…Trainer excels with first off a claim. 

3.  Royal Mango…Connections will make tough to beat.   Dark Matter…Been right there last two starts.   Goinwest…Seems poised for a good run. 

4. Meshuguna…Dorf puts horses in best spot to win.    Tiger Master….Interesting placing here.    Bruno’s Wager…Obviously needed last start.

5. Itsonme…Switched barns, turned in solid effort in last.     Miracle Road…Trainer solid with second time starters.    Haros Jackpot…Appears to be a good fit in here. 

6. Longview Drive…Overcame troubled start to run second in debut.    Where’s Henry…Has to figure with these connections.     Yard Bully…Solid effort in debut.

 7. Loveintheshadows…Looks ready to fire in debut.     Carol’s Dream Slew…Another first timer who looks ready.     Hanna’s Heaven…Lots of speed with this one.

8. My Secret Weapon…Has hit board vs. better.   Infinity n’ Beyond…First start with new barn productive.    Usually Super…Will forgive poor effort last start. 

9. Elle Dehere…Dorf has her going in the right direction.     Jade Taylor…Impressive maiden score.     Life’s a Thrill…Has bullet drill over track 10. Trapper’s Alibi…Been working over track.     Looking From Above…May be in a good spot for debut.     Moment’s Remembered…Solid first two starts.