At the Gate - Friday
By Mike Dempsey
We have three Road to the Kentucky Derby points races on tap on Saturday, and after some early handicapping it may be tough to find some value.
Classic Empire is the 3-5 morning line favorite for the $350,000 Holy Bull (G2) at Gulfstream Park taking on eight foes as he makes his three-year-old debut.
The colt won the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) to cap off his 2016 season, earning the Eclipse Award for top two-year-old. He is the early betting favorite for the Kentucky Derby.
El Areeb is the 6-5 morning line favorite in the $250,000 Withers (G3) at Aqueduct. The colt rolled to a 11 ¼ length victory in the mud in the Jerome (G3) in his first trip on the inner track at the Big A.
The $150,000 Robert B. Lewis (G3) at Santa Anita drew a disappointing field of just five and three of them are trained by Doug O’Neill.
The Jerry Hollendorfer trained Sheer Flattery is the 2-1 morning line favorite. It is strange to say this but the Lewis might be the toughest of the three races to come up with the winner despite the compact field.
I will have selections for all three of the Derby preps in Saturday’s Best Plays Report.
Here is the opening race from Gulfstream Park to get the day off to a good start:
GP Race 1 Clm $16,000N3L (12:35 ET)
#1 Rare Mix 10-1
#8 Voila La Victoire 9-5
#6 Celtic Embrace 4-1
#3 Break Away 5-2
Analysis: Rare Mix showed improvement last out in a fourth-place finish in her second start off the long layoff for the Sheppard barn. She dueled for the early lead and faded to finish eighth two back off a 17-month layoff. She broke her maiden on turf at Penn in her debut back in '14 and cold be sitting on a good one here third off the bench. Juarez picks up the call and we should catch a decent price on this mare who has four sibs that have won on turf and two of her sibs are stakes winners.
Voila La Victoire has been the beaten favorite in three of her last four starts. She was off a step slow last out and made a god late rally to finish in the runner up spot last out here. She looks headed in the right direction for the Albertrani barn but her price is going to end up on the light side.
Wagering
WIN: #1 to win at 5-1 or better.
EX: 1,8 / 1,3,6,8
TRI: 1,8 / 1,3,6,8 / 1,2,3,6,8
Today’s Featured Race of the Day from Gulfstream Park:
GP Race 9 Md $50,000 (4:32 ET)
#2 Carbon Data 3-1
#5 Songeur 12-1
#9 Hawk 4-1
#6 More Alex 8-1
Analysis: Carbon Data is a $275,000 Ocala purchase making his debut for the Brown barn that is 18% winners with first time starters. The colt is by Birdstone out of the turf stakes winner Penny Marie ($351,830) who has dropped five winners including a trio of turf winners, top earner stakes winner Centrique ($461,955). Solid looking works on the morning tab and Castellano takes the call.
Songeur drops in for a tag here for his second career start for the Pletcher barn. The colt was off a beat slow and never a threat in his debut here, checking in eighth. He comes back with blinkers added for a barn that has been hot all meet and hits at a 32% clip (with a +ROI) overall with second out maidens. The colt is out of an Affirmed mare that has dropped four winners and two are turf winners with three being stakes winners, top earner In Tune ($229,350).
Wagering
WIN: #2 to win at 5-2 or better.
EX: 2,5 / 2,5,6,9
TRI: 2,5 / 2,5,6,9 / 1,2,5,6,9
Live Longshots:
These are price plays for exotic players looking to find a couple of extra contenders to use in their trifecta and superfecta wagers. Or for those with smaller bankrolls, you might want to get in a small win-place wager.
Gulfstream Park
R1: #1 Rare Mix 10-1
R3: #3 Randy Sr 8-1
R4: #8 Arien’s Prospect 10-1
R4: #6 Red Cotton 8-1
R6: #7 Angels Seven 20-1
R7: #8 Catnapped 15-1
R7: #6 S S Illuminati 8-1
R9: #5 Songeur 12-1
R9: #6 More Alex 8-1
R10: #4 Chia Ghost 8-1
R11: #11 Feel Proud 8-2
Good luck today!
By Mike Dempsey
We have three Road to the Kentucky Derby points races on tap on Saturday, and after some early handicapping it may be tough to find some value.
Classic Empire is the 3-5 morning line favorite for the $350,000 Holy Bull (G2) at Gulfstream Park taking on eight foes as he makes his three-year-old debut.
The colt won the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) to cap off his 2016 season, earning the Eclipse Award for top two-year-old. He is the early betting favorite for the Kentucky Derby.
El Areeb is the 6-5 morning line favorite in the $250,000 Withers (G3) at Aqueduct. The colt rolled to a 11 ¼ length victory in the mud in the Jerome (G3) in his first trip on the inner track at the Big A.
The $150,000 Robert B. Lewis (G3) at Santa Anita drew a disappointing field of just five and three of them are trained by Doug O’Neill.
The Jerry Hollendorfer trained Sheer Flattery is the 2-1 morning line favorite. It is strange to say this but the Lewis might be the toughest of the three races to come up with the winner despite the compact field.
I will have selections for all three of the Derby preps in Saturday’s Best Plays Report.
Here is the opening race from Gulfstream Park to get the day off to a good start:
GP Race 1 Clm $16,000N3L (12:35 ET)
#1 Rare Mix 10-1
#8 Voila La Victoire 9-5
#6 Celtic Embrace 4-1
#3 Break Away 5-2
Analysis: Rare Mix showed improvement last out in a fourth-place finish in her second start off the long layoff for the Sheppard barn. She dueled for the early lead and faded to finish eighth two back off a 17-month layoff. She broke her maiden on turf at Penn in her debut back in '14 and cold be sitting on a good one here third off the bench. Juarez picks up the call and we should catch a decent price on this mare who has four sibs that have won on turf and two of her sibs are stakes winners.
Voila La Victoire has been the beaten favorite in three of her last four starts. She was off a step slow last out and made a god late rally to finish in the runner up spot last out here. She looks headed in the right direction for the Albertrani barn but her price is going to end up on the light side.
Wagering
WIN: #1 to win at 5-1 or better.
EX: 1,8 / 1,3,6,8
TRI: 1,8 / 1,3,6,8 / 1,2,3,6,8
Today’s Featured Race of the Day from Gulfstream Park:
GP Race 9 Md $50,000 (4:32 ET)
#2 Carbon Data 3-1
#5 Songeur 12-1
#9 Hawk 4-1
#6 More Alex 8-1
Analysis: Carbon Data is a $275,000 Ocala purchase making his debut for the Brown barn that is 18% winners with first time starters. The colt is by Birdstone out of the turf stakes winner Penny Marie ($351,830) who has dropped five winners including a trio of turf winners, top earner stakes winner Centrique ($461,955). Solid looking works on the morning tab and Castellano takes the call.
Songeur drops in for a tag here for his second career start for the Pletcher barn. The colt was off a beat slow and never a threat in his debut here, checking in eighth. He comes back with blinkers added for a barn that has been hot all meet and hits at a 32% clip (with a +ROI) overall with second out maidens. The colt is out of an Affirmed mare that has dropped four winners and two are turf winners with three being stakes winners, top earner In Tune ($229,350).
Wagering
WIN: #2 to win at 5-2 or better.
EX: 2,5 / 2,5,6,9
TRI: 2,5 / 2,5,6,9 / 1,2,5,6,9
Live Longshots:
These are price plays for exotic players looking to find a couple of extra contenders to use in their trifecta and superfecta wagers. Or for those with smaller bankrolls, you might want to get in a small win-place wager.
Gulfstream Park
R1: #1 Rare Mix 10-1
R3: #3 Randy Sr 8-1
R4: #8 Arien’s Prospect 10-1
R4: #6 Red Cotton 8-1
R6: #7 Angels Seven 20-1
R7: #8 Catnapped 15-1
R7: #6 S S Illuminati 8-1
R9: #5 Songeur 12-1
R9: #6 More Alex 8-1
R10: #4 Chia Ghost 8-1
R11: #11 Feel Proud 8-2
Good luck today!
Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Freehold Raceway
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 7 - Post: 2:30 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 83 - Purse:$7000 - PREFERRED HANDICAP PP 1 - 5 DRAWN PP 6 - 8 DRAWN
CONSORTIUM*CHOICES
# 7 KEENAN 7/2
# 8 BOOTS N CHAINS 3/1
# 3 BROADWAY ROCKS 8/1
Really keen on the probability of KEENAN taking down the winner's share in this one. He's racing in fine form, recording very strong speed figures. An excellent choice. This harness racer and Marshall have some sort of connection going. In the money figure for this pair is high. BOOTS N CHAINS - This nice horse looks dangerous considering the high class figures. Don't toss out of any exotics. The number crunching team noted a huge outing out of this horse last time. Hoping for a repeat effort of that to score. BROADWAY ROCKS - He's squaring off in fine form, recording huge speed ratings. An excellent choice. It's dangerous to consider on class alone, but this gelding has among the most compelling class rankings of the field of starters.
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 7 - Post: 2:30 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 83 - Purse:$7000 - PREFERRED HANDICAP PP 1 - 5 DRAWN PP 6 - 8 DRAWN
CONSORTIUM*CHOICES
# 7 KEENAN 7/2
# 8 BOOTS N CHAINS 3/1
# 3 BROADWAY ROCKS 8/1
Really keen on the probability of KEENAN taking down the winner's share in this one. He's racing in fine form, recording very strong speed figures. An excellent choice. This harness racer and Marshall have some sort of connection going. In the money figure for this pair is high. BOOTS N CHAINS - This nice horse looks dangerous considering the high class figures. Don't toss out of any exotics. The number crunching team noted a huge outing out of this horse last time. Hoping for a repeat effort of that to score. BROADWAY ROCKS - He's squaring off in fine form, recording huge speed ratings. An excellent choice. It's dangerous to consider on class alone, but this gelding has among the most compelling class rankings of the field of starters.
Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Yonkers Raceway
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 9 - Post: 9:50 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 88 - Purse:$18000 - F& M NON-WINNERS OF $15,000 IN LAST 5 STARTS WINNERS OVER $150,000 IN 2016/17 NOT ELIGIBLE. AE. OPTIONAL CLAIMING ALLOWANCE $30,000
CONSORTIUM*CHOICES
# 2 KNOW IT ALL 3/1
# 5 BAZOOKA TERROR 5/1
# 6 ICOMMANDMYSPIRIT 6/1
The pick in this event is KNOW IT ALL. Worth a close look here looking at the stats in the speed fig department alone. This mare has been running against some of the most competitive company in this group of horses lately. Has to be given a look based on the competitive TrackMaster speed fig achieved in the most recent race. BAZOOKA TERROR - When the trainer Banca puts Bartlett up for the drive great things happen. Just check out the 24 win percent. Horse players love to play the driver of this mare - fantastic win clip within the recent past. ICOMMANDMYSPIRIT - The number crunching team gives this harness racer a good chance to take this race, class figures are tops in the group. Take a good long look at making this horse your win bet based on well above average win stat alone.
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 9 - Post: 9:50 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 88 - Purse:$18000 - F& M NON-WINNERS OF $15,000 IN LAST 5 STARTS WINNERS OVER $150,000 IN 2016/17 NOT ELIGIBLE. AE. OPTIONAL CLAIMING ALLOWANCE $30,000
CONSORTIUM*CHOICES
# 2 KNOW IT ALL 3/1
# 5 BAZOOKA TERROR 5/1
# 6 ICOMMANDMYSPIRIT 6/1
The pick in this event is KNOW IT ALL. Worth a close look here looking at the stats in the speed fig department alone. This mare has been running against some of the most competitive company in this group of horses lately. Has to be given a look based on the competitive TrackMaster speed fig achieved in the most recent race. BAZOOKA TERROR - When the trainer Banca puts Bartlett up for the drive great things happen. Just check out the 24 win percent. Horse players love to play the driver of this mare - fantastic win clip within the recent past. ICOMMANDMYSPIRIT - The number crunching team gives this harness racer a good chance to take this race, class figures are tops in the group. Take a good long look at making this horse your win bet based on well above average win stat alone.
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Oaklawn Park
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 3 - Maiden Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $26000 Class Rating: 65
FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 121 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $25,000.
RECOMMENDED*CHOICES
# 8 HEAT MY DUST 9/2
# 7 SLICK RED OIL 7/2
# 1 LINEUP FOR KISSES 3/1
HEAT MY DUST is the best bet in this race. Is worth serious consideration and may be a wager - strong Equibase Speed Figures (52 average) at today's distance and surface recently. She has been running admirably and the speed figures are among the top in this group. Looks competitive against this field and will probably be one of the leaders. SLICK RED OIL - Ran a strong last race. LINEUP FOR KISSES - Has performed soundly recently in sprint races, posting a nifty 53 avg speed rating. Villafranco has a reliable 27 percent win rate with entries running at this distance and surface.
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 3 - Maiden Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $26000 Class Rating: 65
FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 121 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $25,000.
RECOMMENDED*CHOICES
# 8 HEAT MY DUST 9/2
# 7 SLICK RED OIL 7/2
# 1 LINEUP FOR KISSES 3/1
HEAT MY DUST is the best bet in this race. Is worth serious consideration and may be a wager - strong Equibase Speed Figures (52 average) at today's distance and surface recently. She has been running admirably and the speed figures are among the top in this group. Looks competitive against this field and will probably be one of the leaders. SLICK RED OIL - Ran a strong last race. LINEUP FOR KISSES - Has performed soundly recently in sprint races, posting a nifty 53 avg speed rating. Villafranco has a reliable 27 percent win rate with entries running at this distance and surface.
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Penn National
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 6 - Claiming - 5.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $15200 Class Rating: 92
FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JANUARY 3 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE DECEMBER 3, 2016 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000
RECOMMENDED*CHOICES
# 1 NOBLE PRINCE 5/2
# 7 MANANDO 6/1
# 1A DELAYED ENGAGEMENT 5/2
NOBLE PRINCE is the strongest bet in this race. The winning percentage shown by horses entered by Patterson running at this distance are the top in this group of horses. Will probably compete very well in the early pace battle which bodes well with this group. Should be given a shot here if only for the very good speed figure posted in the last race. MANANDO - Has decent Equibase Speed Figures and has to be considered for a bet in this race. Has decent Equibase Class Figures relative to this group - worth a look. DELAYED ENGAGEMENT - Has to be carefully examined here on the basis of the numbers in the speed department alone. Could beat this group of horses in this race given the 90 speed figure earned in his last outing.
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 6 - Claiming - 5.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $15200 Class Rating: 92
FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JANUARY 3 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE DECEMBER 3, 2016 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000
RECOMMENDED*CHOICES
# 1 NOBLE PRINCE 5/2
# 7 MANANDO 6/1
# 1A DELAYED ENGAGEMENT 5/2
NOBLE PRINCE is the strongest bet in this race. The winning percentage shown by horses entered by Patterson running at this distance are the top in this group of horses. Will probably compete very well in the early pace battle which bodes well with this group. Should be given a shot here if only for the very good speed figure posted in the last race. MANANDO - Has decent Equibase Speed Figures and has to be considered for a bet in this race. Has decent Equibase Class Figures relative to this group - worth a look. DELAYED ENGAGEMENT - Has to be carefully examined here on the basis of the numbers in the speed department alone. Could beat this group of horses in this race given the 90 speed figure earned in his last outing.
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
Laurel - Race #9 - Post: 4:30pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $15,000 Class Rating: 71
Rating:
#5 BETTER WAY (ML=7/2)
#9 SWEET PEACHES (ML=5/2)
#2 BAILEY'S ISLAND (ML=4/1)
#7 DA'BLUES DANCER (ML=12/1)
BETTER WAY - Entered a $5,000 Claiming race at Laurel last out and raced on the mud finishing fourth. Will most certainly do better right here. When Torres and Gonzalez join forces on equines the ROI has been fabulous at +38. Carrying 7 pounds less this race. Trainer has her in a good spot. SWEET PEACHES - You have to consider this thoroughbred in today's event. She has been claimed out of her last two races. Another way to judge class is earnings per race entered. This thoroughbred has the top in the bunch. I think she'll be close at the end. BAILEY'S ISLAND - Each one of this filly's recent finish positions has been progressively better. Good return on investment for this jockey and handler duet. This filly's last rating earned on Jan 16th is at the top in last race speed figs. This filly is in good form, having run a strong race on January 16th, finishing first. DA'BLUES DANCER - Last time around the track was at Laurel in a race with a class figure of 80. Dropping drastically in class rating this time puts her in a solid position today. This animal ran out of the money at Laurel last out on a track listed as good. She should improve right here without a sloppy track.
Vulnerable Contenders: #8 FATUM (ML=7/2),
FATUM - Just don't think she is priced right at the probable odds.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#5 BETTER WAY to win at post-time odds of 4/1 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:
Pass
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None
SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
Skip
Laurel - Race #9 - Post: 4:30pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $15,000 Class Rating: 71
Rating:
#5 BETTER WAY (ML=7/2)
#9 SWEET PEACHES (ML=5/2)
#2 BAILEY'S ISLAND (ML=4/1)
#7 DA'BLUES DANCER (ML=12/1)
BETTER WAY - Entered a $5,000 Claiming race at Laurel last out and raced on the mud finishing fourth. Will most certainly do better right here. When Torres and Gonzalez join forces on equines the ROI has been fabulous at +38. Carrying 7 pounds less this race. Trainer has her in a good spot. SWEET PEACHES - You have to consider this thoroughbred in today's event. She has been claimed out of her last two races. Another way to judge class is earnings per race entered. This thoroughbred has the top in the bunch. I think she'll be close at the end. BAILEY'S ISLAND - Each one of this filly's recent finish positions has been progressively better. Good return on investment for this jockey and handler duet. This filly's last rating earned on Jan 16th is at the top in last race speed figs. This filly is in good form, having run a strong race on January 16th, finishing first. DA'BLUES DANCER - Last time around the track was at Laurel in a race with a class figure of 80. Dropping drastically in class rating this time puts her in a solid position today. This animal ran out of the money at Laurel last out on a track listed as good. She should improve right here without a sloppy track.
Vulnerable Contenders: #8 FATUM (ML=7/2),
FATUM - Just don't think she is priced right at the probable odds.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#5 BETTER WAY to win at post-time odds of 4/1 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:
Pass
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None
SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
Skip
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
Sam Houston - Race #6 - Post: 9:30pm - Maiden Special - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $19,000 Class Rating: 70
Rating:
#9 ACED MY FINALS (ML=8/1)
#4 DIAMOND ROWE (ML=6/1)
#7 SIGNS AND WONDERS (ML=15/1)
ACED MY FINALS - The jockey/handler pair of Eads and Tibbitts has a strong return on investment together. Going on Lasix for the first time. While a common handicapping angle, it's still quite an important piece of information. Adding blinkers occasionally leads to improvement on the racetrack. DIAMOND ROWE - Several positive 'vibrations' attached to this thoroughbred and his brain trust. SIGNS AND WONDERS - Don't often see a positive ROI like +60. This jockey/conditioner duo has done well together over the last twelve months. Meaux is giving this one Lasix for the first time. A solid move, in my opinion.
Vulnerable Contenders: #10 STICK (ML=8/5), #3 SEVEN SQUARED (ML=3/1), #2 BOOGY BRITCHES (ML=8/1),
STICK - Not easy to wager on this mount today. Make him show you something in a short distance race before you wager on him in a race of 6 furlongs. SEVEN SQUARED - Would have to get quite a bit more than the morning line odds of 3/1 to invest in this horse. BOOGY BRITCHES - 8/1 is not pegged at the proper price for any entrant in a sprint of 6 furlongs that hasn't finished in the money in a short distance event lately. When examining today's Equibase class figure, he will have to notch a better speed rating than last race out to be competitive in this dirt sprint.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #9 ACED MY FINALS to win if you can get odds of 4/1 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,7,9]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [4,7,9] Total Cost: $6
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None
Sam Houston - Race #6 - Post: 9:30pm - Maiden Special - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $19,000 Class Rating: 70
Rating:
#9 ACED MY FINALS (ML=8/1)
#4 DIAMOND ROWE (ML=6/1)
#7 SIGNS AND WONDERS (ML=15/1)
ACED MY FINALS - The jockey/handler pair of Eads and Tibbitts has a strong return on investment together. Going on Lasix for the first time. While a common handicapping angle, it's still quite an important piece of information. Adding blinkers occasionally leads to improvement on the racetrack. DIAMOND ROWE - Several positive 'vibrations' attached to this thoroughbred and his brain trust. SIGNS AND WONDERS - Don't often see a positive ROI like +60. This jockey/conditioner duo has done well together over the last twelve months. Meaux is giving this one Lasix for the first time. A solid move, in my opinion.
Vulnerable Contenders: #10 STICK (ML=8/5), #3 SEVEN SQUARED (ML=3/1), #2 BOOGY BRITCHES (ML=8/1),
STICK - Not easy to wager on this mount today. Make him show you something in a short distance race before you wager on him in a race of 6 furlongs. SEVEN SQUARED - Would have to get quite a bit more than the morning line odds of 3/1 to invest in this horse. BOOGY BRITCHES - 8/1 is not pegged at the proper price for any entrant in a sprint of 6 furlongs that hasn't finished in the money in a short distance event lately. When examining today's Equibase class figure, he will have to notch a better speed rating than last race out to be competitive in this dirt sprint.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #9 ACED MY FINALS to win if you can get odds of 4/1 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,7,9]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [4,7,9] Total Cost: $6
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None
Handicapped by Rick Needham at Aqueduct
RACE #1 - AQUEDUCT - 12:50 PM EASTERN POST
6.0 FURLONGS WINTERIZED INNER DIRT TRACK MAIDEN THREE YEAR OLD FILLIES $40,000.00 CLAIMING $41,000.00 PURSE
33 COURTMEWITHCARATS
#1 SPECIAL RISK
#4 JAX
#5 BEAR SHE GOES
#3 COURTMEWITHCARATS is the overall speed and pace profile leader in this field today, qualifies as a TrackMaster PLUS "PowerPony," and comes off a "POWER RUN PLACE" finish in her last start, missing a "Circle Trip" in that race by less than a length. Jockey Kendrick Carmouche and Trainer Danny Gargan send her to the post ... they've hit the board with 59% of more than 100 entries saddled as a team to date. #1 SPECIAL RISK has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in two of her last five starts.
RACE #1 - AQUEDUCT - 12:50 PM EASTERN POST
6.0 FURLONGS WINTERIZED INNER DIRT TRACK MAIDEN THREE YEAR OLD FILLIES $40,000.00 CLAIMING $41,000.00 PURSE
33 COURTMEWITHCARATS
#1 SPECIAL RISK
#4 JAX
#5 BEAR SHE GOES
#3 COURTMEWITHCARATS is the overall speed and pace profile leader in this field today, qualifies as a TrackMaster PLUS "PowerPony," and comes off a "POWER RUN PLACE" finish in her last start, missing a "Circle Trip" in that race by less than a length. Jockey Kendrick Carmouche and Trainer Danny Gargan send her to the post ... they've hit the board with 59% of more than 100 entries saddled as a team to date. #1 SPECIAL RISK has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in two of her last five starts.
Woodbine Harness: Friday 2/3 Analysis
By Garnet Barnsdale
DRF
Race 1 - $40,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool
Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
PICK 5: 8/7/1,6/1,2,4,5/1,4,5 = $4.80
EARLY PICK 4: 1,2,4,5/1,4,5/3,4,10/1,3 = $72
LATE PICK 4: 1,3/1,5,7/4,8/2,3 = $24
MEET STATS: 100 - 395 / $548.40 BEST BETS: 16 - 36 / $59.70
SPOT PLAYS: 15 - 35 / $59.40
Best Bet: AWESOMENESS (2nd)
Spot Play: REGALLY READY (5th)
Race 1
(8) MARQUISE DE SARAH made a menacing middle move last week that she couldn't sustain. She should be plenty tight enough now and she faces a field she should beat here. (7) BETTYS BAY was uncovered while pacing a :27 2/5 third 1/4 last week. A better trip gives her an upset chance here. (6) SHOW SOME LEG should contend from close range here. (1) UP FRONT ELIZABETH should be part of the early pace here, but she may need one.
Race 2
(7) AWESOMENESS is quite simply the best horse in this series. Only a really bad trip gets him beat here. (1) SENIOR K could trip out then come on late for 2nd here. (8) LYONS SANDS has been very good in the preliminary legs, but, he is sure to get challenged earlier here. (5) BIG YELLOW is racing well and he should be closing for a piece here.
Race 3
(6) VICS ROYAL LADY faces much easier here and she will be tough to catch if she makes front leaving the gate. (1) DARK ROAST should improve after showing some late interest in his first start over the track. (7) TOTALLY RIPPED will be closing late. He's worth a look for the exotics at a price. (4) LADY CATERINA is another that makes sense for the bottom rungs of vertical wagers.
Race 4
(2) JORDIES HOPE couldn't keep pace with a very sharp winner last week, but she raced well and fits here; slight nod. (5) TEMPUS SEELSTER couldn't get a breather last week. She fits well here too and she projects to get a better trip. (4) PHEONICIAN GAL is worth a look for a stable that has been doing well; using. (1) A PLUS figures here, but she has missed a month; your call.
Race 5
(4) REGALLY READY last raced in this class in late October and she was an easy winner that night. I'm thinking history repeats here. (1) SHES A MANIAC is on a tremendous roll and she will have to be chased down here. (5) CASE DISMISSED could go much better leaving from the middle of the gate here. (9) ONYOURMARKNATAVA was very impressive last week, but the outer post could be her undoing here.
Race 6
(3) JUSTICE JET drops, gets Roy back and he is due for some better luck trip-wise. I'll give him the nod here. (4) AMITYVILLE LINDY always seems to do well in this class; using. (10) OUR MOJO drops and he can take this if he clears quickly; beware. (6) CROWN CLASSIC figures for a smaller share here.
Race 7
I keep expecting an explosive performance from (3) XELENE BAYAMA. With lots of pace to chase here in this stakes final, maybe tonight's the night. (1) I DEAL IN KISSES was all business last week and getting roughed up early didn't hurt her a bit; must-use. (4) KLOOF STREET could benefit from some front-end battling here. (9) SENSELESS BEAUTY rates highly but her post likely hurts.
Race 8
(7) DAZZLING ROCKETTE is as sharp as they come and if she is in striking range at the head of the lane here, she can roll by these late. (1) BERNADETTE swung very wide turning home last week but not even that ground loss could stop her furious rally. Toss her in the late Pick 4. (5) KIWI FOCUS N should be out closer to the front here early which puts her in the mix. (3) HOT SPOT HANOVER can close for a smaller share.
Race 9
(2) DIXIE LULLABY was loaded in the stretch on Monday at Flamboro with nowhere to go. She returns quickly and gets Filion and she could pop at a price here. (3) LIGHTS GO OUT tipped her hand by showing early speed last week vs. better; using. (8) BRING ME DIAMONDS should improve here in her 2nd start for Zeron. (6) THREE DREAMS always seems to grab a smaller share. (1) NINETTE B is another that can close late for a slice.
By Garnet Barnsdale
DRF
Race 1 - $40,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool
Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
PICK 5: 8/7/1,6/1,2,4,5/1,4,5 = $4.80
EARLY PICK 4: 1,2,4,5/1,4,5/3,4,10/1,3 = $72
LATE PICK 4: 1,3/1,5,7/4,8/2,3 = $24
MEET STATS: 100 - 395 / $548.40 BEST BETS: 16 - 36 / $59.70
SPOT PLAYS: 15 - 35 / $59.40
Best Bet: AWESOMENESS (2nd)
Spot Play: REGALLY READY (5th)
Race 1
(8) MARQUISE DE SARAH made a menacing middle move last week that she couldn't sustain. She should be plenty tight enough now and she faces a field she should beat here. (7) BETTYS BAY was uncovered while pacing a :27 2/5 third 1/4 last week. A better trip gives her an upset chance here. (6) SHOW SOME LEG should contend from close range here. (1) UP FRONT ELIZABETH should be part of the early pace here, but she may need one.
Race 2
(7) AWESOMENESS is quite simply the best horse in this series. Only a really bad trip gets him beat here. (1) SENIOR K could trip out then come on late for 2nd here. (8) LYONS SANDS has been very good in the preliminary legs, but, he is sure to get challenged earlier here. (5) BIG YELLOW is racing well and he should be closing for a piece here.
Race 3
(6) VICS ROYAL LADY faces much easier here and she will be tough to catch if she makes front leaving the gate. (1) DARK ROAST should improve after showing some late interest in his first start over the track. (7) TOTALLY RIPPED will be closing late. He's worth a look for the exotics at a price. (4) LADY CATERINA is another that makes sense for the bottom rungs of vertical wagers.
Race 4
(2) JORDIES HOPE couldn't keep pace with a very sharp winner last week, but she raced well and fits here; slight nod. (5) TEMPUS SEELSTER couldn't get a breather last week. She fits well here too and she projects to get a better trip. (4) PHEONICIAN GAL is worth a look for a stable that has been doing well; using. (1) A PLUS figures here, but she has missed a month; your call.
Race 5
(4) REGALLY READY last raced in this class in late October and she was an easy winner that night. I'm thinking history repeats here. (1) SHES A MANIAC is on a tremendous roll and she will have to be chased down here. (5) CASE DISMISSED could go much better leaving from the middle of the gate here. (9) ONYOURMARKNATAVA was very impressive last week, but the outer post could be her undoing here.
Race 6
(3) JUSTICE JET drops, gets Roy back and he is due for some better luck trip-wise. I'll give him the nod here. (4) AMITYVILLE LINDY always seems to do well in this class; using. (10) OUR MOJO drops and he can take this if he clears quickly; beware. (6) CROWN CLASSIC figures for a smaller share here.
Race 7
I keep expecting an explosive performance from (3) XELENE BAYAMA. With lots of pace to chase here in this stakes final, maybe tonight's the night. (1) I DEAL IN KISSES was all business last week and getting roughed up early didn't hurt her a bit; must-use. (4) KLOOF STREET could benefit from some front-end battling here. (9) SENSELESS BEAUTY rates highly but her post likely hurts.
Race 8
(7) DAZZLING ROCKETTE is as sharp as they come and if she is in striking range at the head of the lane here, she can roll by these late. (1) BERNADETTE swung very wide turning home last week but not even that ground loss could stop her furious rally. Toss her in the late Pick 4. (5) KIWI FOCUS N should be out closer to the front here early which puts her in the mix. (3) HOT SPOT HANOVER can close for a smaller share.
Race 9
(2) DIXIE LULLABY was loaded in the stretch on Monday at Flamboro with nowhere to go. She returns quickly and gets Filion and she could pop at a price here. (3) LIGHTS GO OUT tipped her hand by showing early speed last week vs. better; using. (8) BRING ME DIAMONDS should improve here in her 2nd start for Zeron. (6) THREE DREAMS always seems to grab a smaller share. (1) NINETTE B is another that can close late for a slice.
Meadowlands: Friday 2/3 Analysis
By Derick Giwner
DRF
Race 1 - $25,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool
Race 3 - $25,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
Race 7 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
MEET STATS: 100 - 343 / $521.60 (-$164.40)
BEST BETS: 13 - 28 / $52.60 (-$3.40)
Best Bet: AVA N ELLA (2nd)
Spot Play: BETTER SAID (11th)
Race 1
(5) WINEMASTER HANOVER couldn’t get anywhere near the lead into a fast opening quarter last week. The road to the top should be easier this time around and that tactical edge gets him the call. (1) POSSESSED FASHION is the most accomplished trotter in the field, though I’m not sure how I feel about now needing hobbles as a 7-year-old. Let’s check him out in the post parade. (3) FOX VALLEY STEFFEN drops in claiming price once again and could be a factor with a clean trip.
Race 2
(1A) AVA N ELLA was expectedly short in her first start since April having missed four weeks since her most recent qualifier. She ships down to the track where she won two races in 2016 and should have a big shot against this field. (3) BIG BAD BEACH is plenty sharp and perhaps the horse to beat, at least if the top pick doesn’t bring her best game. (6) NEVER ANY DOUBT has early speed. Let’s see what the new barn can do with her.
Race 3
(5) MOSTINTERESTINGMAN brushed and crushed on the switch to the big track last week. Hopefully Bongiorno can get the same result as Gingras last week. (7) GRANITE STATE didn’t bring his best effort after spending six months on the sidelines; can improve. (6) ANGEL CINDY should be along for a share of the exotics. (9) EYESEENOW has early speed and is another I’ll be using underneath.
Race 4
(2) BAGGAGE CLAIM made a bold move last time and paid the price. With a smoother journey he can pull off an upset. (6) CENTURY CHURCHILL comes off a solid effort and should be in prime position after leaving off the gate. (7) B FAST EDDIE bested many of these last time but gets an unfavorable post switch. (5) CAROLINA HURRICANE was in over his head versus Gravelsinmytravels last Saturday. He might be worth a look here.
Race 5
(1) KEYSTONE ACE dropped to this level last week but faced a much better group than tonight’s collection of formless foes. The addition of the red hot Marohn can only help. (5) ITS CHOCOLATE TIME also comes out of the same tougher NW5000 heat as the top choice and is eligible to do better this time around. (3) BUFFALINO HANOVER will clearly be a player in the race but needs to go faster to win. (2) PLAYBOY RUSTY should save ground and get a piece.
Race 6
(7) CROSBYS CLAM BAKE should have a major tactical advantage with a clear shot at the early lead this week. Unless he is somehow odds-on, I’ll be on board. (6) MUSCLE DIAMOND & (5) B YOYO are clear players if the top one falters or the trip works out nicely.
Race 7
(5) CLASSICAL ANNIE raced well versus a superior group last Friday to be third. I’ll give her the slight edge tonight. (4) CAN DO picked up his game with Gingras in the bike. Gelding should be on the move early and have every chance of winning with Monti driving. (1) WAITING ON A WOMAN has speed and the inside. Things could get interesting if Campbell gets aggressive early. (3) WORLD CUP has plenty of class but hasn’t been at the very top of his game lately.
Race 8
(3) RED SCOOTER finished well last time and sees his claiming tag slashed by one-third tonight. I’ll be very surprised if this 9-year-old doesn’t race well. (7) RING WARRIOR drops down for the third straight week but could get lost in the wagering shuffle as others are clearly going to take action. His last win came at this $10K claiming level. (6) ALEX BULLVILLE has won two of three starts at this condition and is now a must-use. (2) MAGIC TRICKS couldn’t handle the class rise off the claim and now is back in for the purchased price.
Race 9
Let’s preface this analysis with the fact that I’m not crazy about any of these horses and will likely be spreading wide in the late pick four for this race. (8) O U SEXY GUY never got involved in his last try here but won the previous start in a NW7500, which despite the listed NW11500 condition, is about where this group fits. Brett Miller driving is a nice plus. (4) I C CAVIAR faces substantially lesser quality horses tonight, but has no form to speak of and is coming off consecutive breaks; tough call. (1) BATTLE MAGE has early speed from the inside; using underneath. (7) HERE COMES SAM & (3) WINDSONG ILLUSION are both off solid efforts and either could step up with the right scenario.
Race 10
(7) ASPEN CALIFORNIA closed well off the bench and should get plenty of pace to close into this week. (8) LONG STORY SHORT drops back down and can grind with the best of them; post may hurt. (3) SKATES N PLATES was a sharp winner last time but figures to have company near the front. (2) FUSION POWER is capable of winning with a smooth trip.
Race 11
(2) BETTER SAID wound up first over and couldn’t sustain her rally to fend off fresher foes; another shot. (9) INTOVIEW is clearly feeling good now and is comfortable at this level. (10) BEAUTIFUL LADY double drops but drew poorly; capable with a good trip. (7) BLUSH HANOVER gets another chance at this level after winning last time. (4) JOYFUL GAME just missed behind #7 last week.
By Derick Giwner
DRF
Race 1 - $25,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool
Race 3 - $25,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
Race 7 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
MEET STATS: 100 - 343 / $521.60 (-$164.40)
BEST BETS: 13 - 28 / $52.60 (-$3.40)
Best Bet: AVA N ELLA (2nd)
Spot Play: BETTER SAID (11th)
Race 1
(5) WINEMASTER HANOVER couldn’t get anywhere near the lead into a fast opening quarter last week. The road to the top should be easier this time around and that tactical edge gets him the call. (1) POSSESSED FASHION is the most accomplished trotter in the field, though I’m not sure how I feel about now needing hobbles as a 7-year-old. Let’s check him out in the post parade. (3) FOX VALLEY STEFFEN drops in claiming price once again and could be a factor with a clean trip.
Race 2
(1A) AVA N ELLA was expectedly short in her first start since April having missed four weeks since her most recent qualifier. She ships down to the track where she won two races in 2016 and should have a big shot against this field. (3) BIG BAD BEACH is plenty sharp and perhaps the horse to beat, at least if the top pick doesn’t bring her best game. (6) NEVER ANY DOUBT has early speed. Let’s see what the new barn can do with her.
Race 3
(5) MOSTINTERESTINGMAN brushed and crushed on the switch to the big track last week. Hopefully Bongiorno can get the same result as Gingras last week. (7) GRANITE STATE didn’t bring his best effort after spending six months on the sidelines; can improve. (6) ANGEL CINDY should be along for a share of the exotics. (9) EYESEENOW has early speed and is another I’ll be using underneath.
Race 4
(2) BAGGAGE CLAIM made a bold move last time and paid the price. With a smoother journey he can pull off an upset. (6) CENTURY CHURCHILL comes off a solid effort and should be in prime position after leaving off the gate. (7) B FAST EDDIE bested many of these last time but gets an unfavorable post switch. (5) CAROLINA HURRICANE was in over his head versus Gravelsinmytravels last Saturday. He might be worth a look here.
Race 5
(1) KEYSTONE ACE dropped to this level last week but faced a much better group than tonight’s collection of formless foes. The addition of the red hot Marohn can only help. (5) ITS CHOCOLATE TIME also comes out of the same tougher NW5000 heat as the top choice and is eligible to do better this time around. (3) BUFFALINO HANOVER will clearly be a player in the race but needs to go faster to win. (2) PLAYBOY RUSTY should save ground and get a piece.
Race 6
(7) CROSBYS CLAM BAKE should have a major tactical advantage with a clear shot at the early lead this week. Unless he is somehow odds-on, I’ll be on board. (6) MUSCLE DIAMOND & (5) B YOYO are clear players if the top one falters or the trip works out nicely.
Race 7
(5) CLASSICAL ANNIE raced well versus a superior group last Friday to be third. I’ll give her the slight edge tonight. (4) CAN DO picked up his game with Gingras in the bike. Gelding should be on the move early and have every chance of winning with Monti driving. (1) WAITING ON A WOMAN has speed and the inside. Things could get interesting if Campbell gets aggressive early. (3) WORLD CUP has plenty of class but hasn’t been at the very top of his game lately.
Race 8
(3) RED SCOOTER finished well last time and sees his claiming tag slashed by one-third tonight. I’ll be very surprised if this 9-year-old doesn’t race well. (7) RING WARRIOR drops down for the third straight week but could get lost in the wagering shuffle as others are clearly going to take action. His last win came at this $10K claiming level. (6) ALEX BULLVILLE has won two of three starts at this condition and is now a must-use. (2) MAGIC TRICKS couldn’t handle the class rise off the claim and now is back in for the purchased price.
Race 9
Let’s preface this analysis with the fact that I’m not crazy about any of these horses and will likely be spreading wide in the late pick four for this race. (8) O U SEXY GUY never got involved in his last try here but won the previous start in a NW7500, which despite the listed NW11500 condition, is about where this group fits. Brett Miller driving is a nice plus. (4) I C CAVIAR faces substantially lesser quality horses tonight, but has no form to speak of and is coming off consecutive breaks; tough call. (1) BATTLE MAGE has early speed from the inside; using underneath. (7) HERE COMES SAM & (3) WINDSONG ILLUSION are both off solid efforts and either could step up with the right scenario.
Race 10
(7) ASPEN CALIFORNIA closed well off the bench and should get plenty of pace to close into this week. (8) LONG STORY SHORT drops back down and can grind with the best of them; post may hurt. (3) SKATES N PLATES was a sharp winner last time but figures to have company near the front. (2) FUSION POWER is capable of winning with a smooth trip.
Race 11
(2) BETTER SAID wound up first over and couldn’t sustain her rally to fend off fresher foes; another shot. (9) INTOVIEW is clearly feeling good now and is comfortable at this level. (10) BEAUTIFUL LADY double drops but drew poorly; capable with a good trip. (7) BLUSH HANOVER gets another chance at this level after winning last time. (4) JOYFUL GAME just missed behind #7 last week.
Yonkers: Friday 2/3 Analysis
By Brewster Smith
DRF
MEET STATS: 19 - 91 / 181.00
BEST BETS: 4 - 9 / $14.60
Best Bet: SER JON (3rd)
Spot Play: IN RUNAWAY BAY N (6th)
Race 1
(4) RONNY BUGATTI showed sharp speed before tiring in the stretch run last time out; can turn things around against these. (5) P H KENNY is knocking at the door based on his last two trips to the post. (2) TYBER TYKE moves down the ladder and that could help his cause.
Race 2
(3) DREAMLANDS ART comes by way of the Meadowlands and has done quite well over there; threat at his best. (2) BIG SURF gets class relief and good to see Bartlett at the controls. (5) DULL ROAR leaves the 8-hole for a cozy slot; must be respected.
Race 3
(1) SER JON moves back to the fence where this gelding just missed glory by only a neck; can greet the cameraman for pictures tonight. (4) SAFE HARBOR is another that gets post relief and does have late punch based on his January 9th start; threat. (3) HIGH JOLTAGE put in a nice qualifier here last week and could have a say against these.
Race 4
(1) TRIPLE SEELSTER did not fire from door number eight in his latest but now this gelding gets a better post to get the job done over this group. (6) ARDIE B SPEED was sharp for the placing last out; post hurts but is very capable. (7) WINTER BLAST could land a share if given a favorable trip.
Race 5
(2) FAMEOUS WESTERN moves down in class and if he returns to his 1/14 start, it could be game over for the rest of these. (1) STONEBRIDGE TONIC took charged turning for home but was nailed for win honors recently; main danger. (6) IDEAL WILLIE was dull in his Meadowlands finale and now returns to the hilltop; watch out.
Race 6
(2) IN RUNAWAY BAY N put in a mild rally for third money last out. Gelding closed strong for win honors two trips ago and has every right to get back to his winning ways. (5) FORT KNOX was sent down the road for all the glory in his recent outing; dangerous despite the rise in class. (1) ANGS DELIGHT came wide and mowed them down for the victory last week; beware.
Race 7
(6) EMPRESS DEO had to be used hard to grab the lead and tired in deep stretch last time out. Mare does know how to get the job done at this condition and must be respected for win honors. (3) BEDROOMCONFESSIONS Qualifier at the Meadowlands was sharp and she seems to be ready to contend against these. (1) MOTU MOONBEAM N retains the rail and was sharp in her last two tries; not out of this.
Race 8
(4) ANGEL OR TERROR was a very game second last out and now this pacing mare moves up in class. With a favorable trip she can get the job done. (7) CAVIART CARI ANN might show more speed in here; contender. (3) ALBANY GIRL took charge right from the gate and never looked back in her last try; don't sell her short despite the rise in class.
Race 9
(5) BAZOOKA TERROR finally leaves door number eight and she figures to be ready to make tonight a winning one with Bartlett in the bike. (7) DEUCES FOR CHARITY tipped out at the 3/4 pole for an easy victory last out; post hurts but she is very capable. (2) KNOW IT ALL was sharp for win honors at this condition recently; must be considered in this event.
Race 10
(1) JACLYN HANOVER Pacing mare moves to the rail and she does have the speed to boss these down the road. (3) FOR THE LADIES N 8-year-old miss has been good in her last two efforts; big threat. (6) DELIGHTFUL DRAGON moves back to a better condition and she did get the job done three starts back; don't overlook.
By Brewster Smith
DRF
MEET STATS: 19 - 91 / 181.00
BEST BETS: 4 - 9 / $14.60
Best Bet: SER JON (3rd)
Spot Play: IN RUNAWAY BAY N (6th)
Race 1
(4) RONNY BUGATTI showed sharp speed before tiring in the stretch run last time out; can turn things around against these. (5) P H KENNY is knocking at the door based on his last two trips to the post. (2) TYBER TYKE moves down the ladder and that could help his cause.
Race 2
(3) DREAMLANDS ART comes by way of the Meadowlands and has done quite well over there; threat at his best. (2) BIG SURF gets class relief and good to see Bartlett at the controls. (5) DULL ROAR leaves the 8-hole for a cozy slot; must be respected.
Race 3
(1) SER JON moves back to the fence where this gelding just missed glory by only a neck; can greet the cameraman for pictures tonight. (4) SAFE HARBOR is another that gets post relief and does have late punch based on his January 9th start; threat. (3) HIGH JOLTAGE put in a nice qualifier here last week and could have a say against these.
Race 4
(1) TRIPLE SEELSTER did not fire from door number eight in his latest but now this gelding gets a better post to get the job done over this group. (6) ARDIE B SPEED was sharp for the placing last out; post hurts but is very capable. (7) WINTER BLAST could land a share if given a favorable trip.
Race 5
(2) FAMEOUS WESTERN moves down in class and if he returns to his 1/14 start, it could be game over for the rest of these. (1) STONEBRIDGE TONIC took charged turning for home but was nailed for win honors recently; main danger. (6) IDEAL WILLIE was dull in his Meadowlands finale and now returns to the hilltop; watch out.
Race 6
(2) IN RUNAWAY BAY N put in a mild rally for third money last out. Gelding closed strong for win honors two trips ago and has every right to get back to his winning ways. (5) FORT KNOX was sent down the road for all the glory in his recent outing; dangerous despite the rise in class. (1) ANGS DELIGHT came wide and mowed them down for the victory last week; beware.
Race 7
(6) EMPRESS DEO had to be used hard to grab the lead and tired in deep stretch last time out. Mare does know how to get the job done at this condition and must be respected for win honors. (3) BEDROOMCONFESSIONS Qualifier at the Meadowlands was sharp and she seems to be ready to contend against these. (1) MOTU MOONBEAM N retains the rail and was sharp in her last two tries; not out of this.
Race 8
(4) ANGEL OR TERROR was a very game second last out and now this pacing mare moves up in class. With a favorable trip she can get the job done. (7) CAVIART CARI ANN might show more speed in here; contender. (3) ALBANY GIRL took charge right from the gate and never looked back in her last try; don't sell her short despite the rise in class.
Race 9
(5) BAZOOKA TERROR finally leaves door number eight and she figures to be ready to make tonight a winning one with Bartlett in the bike. (7) DEUCES FOR CHARITY tipped out at the 3/4 pole for an easy victory last out; post hurts but she is very capable. (2) KNOW IT ALL was sharp for win honors at this condition recently; must be considered in this event.
Race 10
(1) JACLYN HANOVER Pacing mare moves to the rail and she does have the speed to boss these down the road. (3) FOR THE LADIES N 8-year-old miss has been good in her last two efforts; big threat. (6) DELIGHTFUL DRAGON moves back to a better condition and she did get the job done three starts back; don't overlook.
Spot Plays
For Friday
TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE
Aqueduct (2nd) Bullheaded Boy, 3-1
(8th) Cause I’m Alex, 6-1
Charles Town (3rd) Nite Blitzen, 7-2
(4th) Daiquiri, 3-1
Delta Downs (5th) Jonesboro Polly, 9-2
(7th) Pummill, 9-2
Fair Grounds (3rd) Off On Holiday, 9-2
(5th) I Hope You Dance, 9-2
Golden Gate Fields (4th) Anythingcanhappen, 4-1
(7th) Foxy Lover, 5-1
Gulfstream Park (2nd) Vanishing Lady, 3-1
(6th) Sistine Sista, 5-1
Laurel Park (7th) Iredell, 4-1
(9th) Bailey’s Island, 4-1
Oaklawn Park (2nd) You Vow Me, 5-1
(7th) Mostly Sunny, 8-1
Penn National (4th) Allezcome, 8-1
(5th) Desert Jewel, 7-2
Sam Houston (3rd) Mula Dawn, 4-1
(5th) Blonde Flyer, 4-1
Santa Anita (4th) Starlite Style, 3-1
(7th) Sheeza Milky Way, 5-1
Tampa Bay Downs (3rd) Mo Town Kat, 6-1
(7th) Blake’s Magic, 3-1
Turfway Park (6th) Mysterious Legend, 9-2
(7th) Dawnsdarlingorphan, 4-1
For Friday
TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE
Aqueduct (2nd) Bullheaded Boy, 3-1
(8th) Cause I’m Alex, 6-1
Charles Town (3rd) Nite Blitzen, 7-2
(4th) Daiquiri, 3-1
Delta Downs (5th) Jonesboro Polly, 9-2
(7th) Pummill, 9-2
Fair Grounds (3rd) Off On Holiday, 9-2
(5th) I Hope You Dance, 9-2
Golden Gate Fields (4th) Anythingcanhappen, 4-1
(7th) Foxy Lover, 5-1
Gulfstream Park (2nd) Vanishing Lady, 3-1
(6th) Sistine Sista, 5-1
Laurel Park (7th) Iredell, 4-1
(9th) Bailey’s Island, 4-1
Oaklawn Park (2nd) You Vow Me, 5-1
(7th) Mostly Sunny, 8-1
Penn National (4th) Allezcome, 8-1
(5th) Desert Jewel, 7-2
Sam Houston (3rd) Mula Dawn, 4-1
(5th) Blonde Flyer, 4-1
Santa Anita (4th) Starlite Style, 3-1
(7th) Sheeza Milky Way, 5-1
Tampa Bay Downs (3rd) Mo Town Kat, 6-1
(7th) Blake’s Magic, 3-1
Turfway Park (6th) Mysterious Legend, 9-2
(7th) Dawnsdarlingorphan, 4-1
Friday’s 10-pack
Finalists for the Bob Cousy Award, given to the best college point guard:
— Nigel Williams-Goss, Gonzaga
— Monte Morris, Iowa State
— Frank Mason, Kansas
— De’Aaron Fox, Kentucky
— Melo Trimble, Maryland
— Joel Berry, North Carolina
— Dennis Smith, NC State
— Lonzo Ball, UCLA
— Jalen Brunson, Villanova
— Markelle Fultz, Washington
Finalists for the Bob Cousy Award, given to the best college point guard:
— Nigel Williams-Goss, Gonzaga
— Monte Morris, Iowa State
— Frank Mason, Kansas
— De’Aaron Fox, Kentucky
— Melo Trimble, Maryland
— Joel Berry, North Carolina
— Dennis Smith, NC State
— Lonzo Ball, UCLA
— Jalen Brunson, Villanova
— Markelle Fultz, Washington
