Monday’s result: A tough night as we missed a 14-1 and a couple $9-plus horses. A total of $11,432 was wagered into the pool and the Pick-4 paid $3,923.20.

$1 play: 1256/256/1/12 = $24
$1 play: 26/256/17/12 = $24

Analysis:

Race 8: The class relief helps (6) Fox Valley Flyby who campaigns for a sharp barn, but (2) Samcin may trip out here. (1) Auto Pilot defends the rail and (5) Heez Ruthless is my longshot pick.

Race 9: I thought (6) Ilooklikerudy raced pretty well with Kurt Sugg in the bike for the first time. Look for a big mile from him. (2) SJ’s Manawa Sam comes off consecutive life marks and will be favored and (5) High Gear Speed is in good form.

Race 10: (1) Panskrit is my best bet of the night and I want to thank Director of Racing Dave Bianconi for putting this race in the Pick-4. (7) Go Cowboy Go still has some upside as a recent Ehrhardt acquisition coming off a life mark.

Race 11: Looks like the inside two are the only valid players here.