Remington Park: Stakes spot plays for Dec. 17

In addition to the $400,000 Springboard Mile S., Remington Park hosts another four black-type events on Friday evening. Below are my interests for these four events.

Race 8 – Jim Thorpe S.

Oklahoma-bred sophomores will travel one mile on the main oval in the first stakes event of the day. It’s hard for me to look past morning-line choice #7 Number One Dude (1-1) in his current form cycle. The American Lion gelding has been strong since adding blinkers and simply looks the best of the cast.

#4 Tap the Dot (5-1) has speed in a paceless contest, and the Steve Asmussen pupil seems like the main danger to the formidable favorite.

Race 9 – Useeit S.

Three-year-old Oklahoma-bred fillies will race in the one mile affair on the dirt with six going postward. I will side with Kari Craddock’s #5 Gotta See Red (5-1) to turn the tables on a few of her foes at a square price. The daughter of Pollard’s Vision had a poor trip when fourth in preparation of Friday, and marked improvement is expected with Leandro Goncalves retaining the mount. The dark bay is one of my top selections on the entire card.

Race 10 – She’s All In S.

An excellent field of eight fillies and mares will vie in the route affair on the dirt. I am not sure if #1 My Bets (12-1) can upset the fine field, but I do like her chances to rally for a piece at a big price for conditioner Phil Sims. The four-year-old daughter of Include has been facing lesser competition this campaign, but she possesses a consistently strong turn of foot and I love that she drew the rail to save ground throughout. The Kentucky-bred will have Lane Luzzi in the controls.

Race 11 – Trapeze S.

A one mile endeavor for two-year-old fillies is the penultimate stakes race on the card and features a fine field of 12 youngsters. #7 Hits Pricey Legacy (8-1) earned a hefty 103 Brisnet Late Pace number in her first route try on the course last time out, and I think that she possesses great value. The March foal has been first or second in each of her four lifetime outings to date for trainer C.R. Trout, who gave her a pair of morning works following her stakes romp. Jose Alvarez has the call.