Loading ...May 16 2012
Pimlico Free Picks Friday May 18 Black Eyed Susan and Pimlico Special Grid
The historic Pimlico Special returns after a 3 year absence due to poor track management, with a Grade 3 rating and a a great field of 9.
Mission Impazible heads the Pimlico Special field flashing the best set of speed and pace figures and will be the favorite. However, improving Cherokee Artist also boasts a top EP rating and the best PF last out, and a 15-1 ML. Late running Hymn Book and mid- pack Alternation are at 4-1. 2011 Kentucky Derby runner up Nehro who skipped last year’s Preakness offers value at 8-1.
The Black Eyed Susan has almost been conceded to Baffert’s Mamma Kimbo with the highest EP, power, and PF and a 6-5 ML. Chad Brown’s Welcome Guest and Pletcher’s In Lingerie and Disposablepleasure (a great pair of names there) will try to make a race out of it. Others appear to be in too deep.
The full card at Pimlico includes some other listed stakes of $100k each with nice competitive fields. With sunny skies and mild temperatures forecasted, it should be a great racing day for all.
