Bank on Thegoodlife in Race 1

May 24, 2024
THEGOODLIFE, with Philip Parchment aboard, walks to the winner’s enclosure after his victory over 5 -1/2 furlongs at Caymanas Park on Sunday, December 26, 2021.
THEGOODLIFE, with Philip Parchment aboard, walks to the winner’s enclosure after his victory over 5 -1/2 furlongs at Caymanas Park on Sunday, December 26, 2021.

IT's not often that bankers are suggested in the lower claiming ranks of $180,000 and $250,000 runners. However, never miss an opportunity to capitalise on a good thing, especially this Saturday's Reggae 6, which gets knottier after each race.

Reading the form from every angle, THEGOODLIFE should be a banker to start all Reggae 6 bets. A winner on a $400,000 tag on New Year's Day, THEGOODLIFE showed speed in all her subsequent races at higher levels.

Claimed for $550,000 on April 6 by Greg Fennell for champion owner Carlton Watson, THEGOODLIFE returned three weeks later, attempting to make all at six and a half furlongs a rung down the claiming ladder.

Tackled by out-of-class ROHAN KABIR on the lead, THEGOODLIFE surrendered but was still second coming off the turn and third a furlong out after being relegated by PHAROAH IT IS.

ROHAN KABIR won 10 lengths clear of PHAROAH IT IS, who was six ahead of THEGOODLIFE finishing sixth in the 11-horse field of $400,000 claimers.

Lowered to $250,000 off the claim with champion jockey Reyan Lewis summoned at five and a half furlongs, THEGOODLIFE won't be for catching at the shorter trip in weaker company.

The Reggae 6 gets pretty sticky after the opening event. Tread carefully and avoid the urge to bank iffy horses, more so maiden runners showing similar speed at exercise.

JIMMIE

REGGAE 6

Race 1: 1

Race 2: 1, 5, 6, 7

Race 3: 3, 4, 5, 7

Race 4: 2, 3, 4, 6

Race 5: 3, 7

Race 6: 9, 12, 13

TOTAL: $3,840

TWILIGHT 6

Race 4: 2, 3, 4, 6

Race 5: 3, 7

Race 6: 9, 12, 13

Race 7: 8

Race 8: 4

Race 9: 2, 5

TOTAL: $480

BONUS BETS:

EARLY 5 STAR

Race 2: 1, 5, 6, 7

Race 3: 3, 4, 5, 7

Race 4: 2, 3, 4, 6

Race 5: 3, 7

Race 6: 9, 12, 13

TOTAL: $3,840

LATE 5 STAR

Race 5: 3, 7

Race 6: 9, 12, 13

Race 7: 8

Race 8: 4

Race 9: 2, 5

TOTAL: $120

BEST THREE

Race 1: Thegoodlife

Race 7: Supremasi

Race 8: Wall Street Trader

OUTSIDER:

Race 6: Princess Akilah

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