While most of you are enjoying the Spa, some of us are stuck in Chicago watching racing fit for Turf Paradise at perhaps the nicest facility in North America. I thought I had a solid pick 3 handicapped today when I fell victim to "Smart Money". In the 7th race Zibby Do was off a pair and lone speed. In the 8th Nobel Bird was forging and 10-1 in the ML. In the 9th Start Up was circling back to a new top. Both horses connect in the 7th and 8th and as I'm waiting for the 9th I noticed Guest Start opens at 6/5. He looked better suited for a sprint but they bet him and he sat second off fractions slow enough for a harness race. of course he beat Start Up who finished a strong 2nd. I'm sick of getting beat by 6/5's that should be 5-1 and losing off a race with questionable pace which benefits the smart money! It's been a rough stretch, I know we all have stories, just needed to rant! Good luck to all!!