Daily Racing Form expert Scott Ehlers provides his handicapping insights for the Monday, February 9 racing card at Turf Paradise, highlighting his top picks and best bet. His standout selection is Mission Beach in the fourth race, noting the horse’s strong recent form, favorable post position, and reunion with a successful rider. Ehlers also favors Lansdowne and Coastal Jazz in the same race, emphasizing their consistent performances and tactical advantages.
Beyond the fourth race, Ehlers offers projected top finishers for the other seven races, analyzing factors such as recent workouts, class changes, and jockey assignments. Notable mentions include Silverbullitbadger in the second race for his winning tendency, Fifth Street in the third race for overcoming a long layoff, and Guiltyofhavingfun in the seventh race for her turf proficiency and class drop. Overall, Ehlers combines form cycles, barn stats, and race dynamics to guide bettors through the Turf Paradise card.
