A field of six will head to the gate on Saturday in the Jennings Handicap at Laurel Park, including last year's winner #1 Broadway Producer (7/5). Note, however, that this year the Jennings has been extended from 8.5 furlongs to a full 9 furlong distance.
Looking over the field, not a lot of speed has signed on, which might hurt the chances of off-the-pace types like #4 Regal Solo (7/2). I'm guessing that the early speed will come from #3 Sarto (5/2) and #2 Star Patriot (30/1). Broadway Producer and #6 Target Sighted (5/1) should be in the next flight, with Regal Solo and #5 Distributor (12/1) a bit further back.
I like a horse that offers a little value here, #6 Target Sighted. He's a 3-year-old and lightly raced son of Not for Love who appears to be headed in the right direction. I also think the favorite here, Broadway Producer, might be a bit vulnerable, even though he has faced horses like Fabulous Strike, Tizdejavu, and Bribon in recent races that would be obvious selections over this field.
Underneath I like Sarto to hang on (provided he's part of the pace), with Regal Solo flying late to grabe a slice as well. I'll probably use Broadway Producer underneath on my tickets even though he's not listed in my top 3. I'm just not interested in playing him to win at 7/5.
W- #6 Target Sighted (5/1)
P- #3 Sarto (5/2)
S- #4 Regal Solo (7/2)
