The Bomb Squad Longshot picks

Four tracks. Five shots at making the favorites somebody else’s problem. Our targets: 💣 Keeneland Race 5 #3 TONKA WARRIOR Morning line: 15-1 | Want: 12-1 or better - SCRATCHED His last start was a fourth in Saratoga’s West Point Stakes, beaten just 1¼ lengths behind Spirit of St Louis. That earned a 113 Equibase speed figure the highest last-out figure in this field. Before that, he won twice and missed another victory by a nose at Canterbury. There’s enough pace signed on

Four tracks. Eight suspects. Nobody here for the participation trophy. Odds listed are morning lines; the minimum prices are what we’d want before making a win bet. A horse can be interesting at 15-1 and considerably less charming at 4-1. KEENELAND 💣 Race 10 #2 CACTUS CAIRO Morning line: 30-1 | Want: 15-1 or better - SCRATCHED Here’s our biggest swing. In her turf debut at Churchill, she came from well back to finish sixth, beaten only 3¾ lengths, earning a 92. Shirley Ann

Race 4 — No. 8 Mizzou (12/1): Showed the way going seven furlongs at Churchill last time and held second with a 92 Equibase figure. Now cuts back to six furlongs at the same claiming level—a setup that could help him finish the job. He’s also placed at Keeneland before. Eleven starts without a win suggests commitment issues, but at 12/1 we’re willing to discuss the relationship. 4th Race 10 — No. 8 Tend to You (8/1): His July turf effort produced a 98 figure and a second bea

Welcome to The Bomb Squad horse racing longshot picks for those who don’t mind waiting for a price. We hunt overlooked contenders and races where the crowd might have it wrong. A big number alone doesn’t make a good bet. If nothing appeals, we sit it out. If you want to bet favorites and slowly bleed your bankroll - you do you. Me? I’m grabbing a beer and taking a seat. Two reasons I’m getting up: another beer or to cash a FAT ticket. Expect losing stretches, infrequent celeb