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French Division 1 TODAY 19:30

Nice

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Marseille

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
BT2		12/5	21/10	6/5	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT NICE	RECENT FORM
AWHDALALHWAW​ Most recent​	1 - 0 0 - 1 1 - 1 1 - 0	HWALHWADALHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Nice have won one of their last eight home matches

EXPERT VERDICT: Marseille have lost five of their last seven away matches but that run has included trips to Lyon, PSG and Monaco and they can get back on track against Nice. The hosts have won two in a row but Marseille thrashed them 4-0 earlier in the season and the class gap is set to be shown again.

RECOMMENDATION: Marseille
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Scottish Premiership TODAY 19:45

St Johnstone

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Aberdeen

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT ST JOHNSTONE	RECENT FORM
HWHWALHLHWAL​ Most recent​	1 - 0 2 - 1 0 - 2 3 - 1	HWAWHWAWAWHD​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Aberdeen have won their last six Premiership away matches without conceding

EXPERT VERDICT: Aberdeen have been on a great run and showed they have the battle for the fight when they recovered from two goals down to earn a 3-3 draw against Dundee. A trip to St Johnstone will not be easy as the Saints have won five of their last six home league matches, but the Dons have been made to stern stuff on the road and can gain a narrow win.

RECOMMENDATION: Aberdeen 1-0
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REFEREE: Bobby Madden STADIUM: McDiarmid Park

 

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English FA Cup TODAY 19:55

Cambridge U

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Man Utd

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT CAMBRIDGE U	RECENT FORM
ADHLALHWAWHW​ Most recent​	1 - 1	HWADADAWHLAW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Man Utd have won only four away matches this season

EXPERT VERDICT: Cambridge can belie their status as the lowest-ranked club left in the FA Cup by giving Manchester United a scare. Louis van Gaal’s side have lost just twice in their last 18 matches but they haven’t convinced on the road, mainly because of a leaky defence and a lack of pace on the break.

RECOMMENDATION: Both teams to score
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REFEREE: Chris Foy STADIUM:

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Freehold Raceway

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 5 - Post: 1:50 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 80 - Purse:$4200 - NON-WINNERS $2,500 LAST 5 STARTS NON-WINNERS LAST 3 ALLOWED $500 HORSES THAT HAVE RACED FOR A PURSE OF $10,000 OR HIGHER IN LAST 2 STS INEL AE:N/W 4 EXTENDED PARI-MUTUEL RACES LIFE. OPT. CLAIM $8,000


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 2 THOUGHTFILLY 5/2


# 5 MUSCLES PRINCESS 7/2


# 6 CIVIC DUTY 5/1


THOUGHTFILLY is the best wager in this race. She has been competing sharply and the TrackMaster Speed Ratings are among the best in the field of horses. Worth considering in here if only for the nice speed figure achieved in the last outing. Take a good long look at making this horse your win wager based on well above average win statistic alone. MUSCLES PRINCESS - Some trainers just fit better with certain entrants. That seems to be the case right here with Jessop. A very good wager. CIVIC DUTY - Could dominate this race, just look at the speed rating - 81 - from his last performance.

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Miami Valley

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Race 8 - Post: 8:50 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 77 - Purse:$6500 - FILLIES & MARES N/W $2750 IN LAST 4 STARTS THARPS PICKS 4 OVER 9


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 6 CHEAT SHEET 7/2


# 7 BROOKLETSSUGARLAND 5/2


# 2 MY BEACH BABY 3/1


CHEAT SHEET looks like our best wagering option in this outing. The panel of smart guys gives this fine animal a really good chance to take this race, class ratings are tops in the pack. Certainly should be given a look based on the great speed fig achieved in the most recent race. This trainer, and the driver Ater, go together like a hand in a glove. Their results together are fantastic. BROOKLETSSUGARLAND - This harness racer has shown us some ability in the past, just look at the 78 average class figure. Should play well in this event. MY BEACH BABY - Is a sharp win contender given the 76 speed figure from her most recent affair. The wagering panel has Kauffman on its list of drivers who are winning a lot recently. Last 30 days win clip is fantastic.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Laurel Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $40000 Class Rating: 81

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 122 LBS.



RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 5 PRESELI'S PULPIT 6/5


# 3 LATEST THINKING 15/1


# 10 PRET SAY EYE 10/1


PRESELI'S PULPIT looks strong to best this field. Boasts formidable Equibase Speed Figures on average overall when measured up against the rest of this field. Will almost certainly compete solidly in the pace contest which bodes well with this group of horses. Is a key contender - given the 77 speed figure from her most recent race. LATEST THINKING - Difficult to pass on this filly with Pimentel in the irons. Had one of the most favorable speed figures of this field in her last contest. PRET SAY EYE - With a nice class figure average of 80, has one of the strongest class advantages in this field. She looks solid in this spot and I expect will be on the front end or close at the midpoint.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Oaklawn

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 3 - Maiden Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $22500 Class Rating: 67

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 117 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $25,000, IF FOR $20,000, ALLOWED 3 LBS.



RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 6 COZZY STREET 3/1


# 3 CULEBRITA 7/2


# 9 MY SISTER NELL 15/1


COZZY STREET looks to be a very good contender. Has performed quite well lately in route races, posting a nifty 64 avg Equibase Speed Figure. Ought to be considered - I like the figs from the last affair. Has very strong Equibase Class Figures relative to this group of horses - worth a look. CULEBRITA - Entrants trained by Cox in dirt route races are generally strong. Is difficult not to look at based on Equibase Speed Figures which have been solid - 55 avg - of late.

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Fair Grounds - Race #7 - Post: 4:24pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $13,000 Class Rating: 59

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 BIG LIL RED (ML=4/1)


BIG LIL RED - Last out, this one was in a race at Fair Grounds in a race with an Equibase class figure of 73. Dropping drastically in class rating this time out puts him in a solid position in today's race.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 RUN FOR MUMMY (ML=7/2), #7 OFFSHORE FANTASY (ML=4/1), #1 BROUSSARD (ML=6/1),

RUN FOR MUMMY - Finished sixth last time out. Would have to improve to be there at the wire in today's event. This morning-line favorite ran on October 11th and hasn't had a morning drill since then. OFFSHORE FANTASY - He showed not much at all in the last race.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #4 BIG LIL RED to win if we can get at least 1/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
None

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Penn National - Race #8 - Post: 9:10pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $12,400 Class Rating: 75

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#5 IM NOT MAD IM EVEN (ML=5/1)


IM NOT MAD IM EVEN - This horse coming off a good race in the last month or so is a serious competitor in my opinion. This horse has increased her speed ratings from a fig of 40 to 55 to 68 right in a row.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 SHE'S MY AFLEET (ML=3/1), #8 CHESTERCOUNTYGIRL (ML=7/2), #9 WILL N' PAT (ML=4/1),

SHE'S MY AFLEET - I cannot play this confirmed non-winner. Gets the assignment completed once in a while. CHESTERCOUNTYGIRL - Awfully tough to wager on this mount when she hasn't been showing any signs of readiness of late. Finished fourth in her most recent effort with a disappointing speed rating. When I look at today's Equibase class figure, it would take an improved performance to score after that in this field. WILL N' PAT - In the last event this steed finished fifth. Doesn't show much potential for her chances in today's event.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#5 IM NOT MAD IM EVEN to win at post-time odds of 1/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Pass

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

 

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Woodbine Harness: Friday 1/23 Analysis
By Garnet Barnsdale

DRF HARNESS

Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

EARLY $1 PICK 4 TICKET:

1,2,3,4,5,6 / 1,10 / 1,5 / 7 = $24

Best Bet: TOTAL LEE (7th)

Spot Play: TRUE REFLECTION (8th)


Race 1

(6) ABC MUSCLES BOY had plenty of trot in the lane last week but was kept trapped in long enough in the pocket by the leader to thwart his late bid. He should handle this group. (8) TWIGGYS TWIG left hard for position early then rallied after some mid-race shuffling for third in the same dash. This one might turn the tables on the choice with the right trip. (4) EXQUISITE GLIDE blew up the tote thanks to a perfect steer from Jamieson then missed a week. He is more likely for a minor award here.

Race 2

(5) LETS WAIT AND SEE made two moves for the lead but was repelled by a class-dropping winner Monday night. Conditioner Brealey jams him right back in against beatable foes; top call. (4) WINDSUN CHEYENNE showed some talent last year making the exacta in 50% of his starts. It looks as though Tackoor has this one ready to fire immediately off the break; beware.(2) DRAGON WAVE chased an overpowering winner in the Snowshoe Series but couldn't keep up late. These are more within his range.

Race 3

(8) JUST CALL ME LADY was a predictable and impressive winner when claimed Monday night. Auciello brings her back quickly in a NW3 dash and although these are tougher than that weak group, she may be up to it. (1) LATOKA, a winner of 3 of his last 4 looks for his final win in this class before being forced out of it; he is the one to fear most. (9) CAL CHIPS BROTHER consistently fires sub-29.0 kickers when he behaves. He will be closing for a piece as usual.

Race 4

All of these raced in the preliminary legs of the Snowshoe series but failed to make the final. We like the way (6) CREDIT REFUSAL has been finishing his past couple of miles and call him to upend this group. (1) TURBO MACH gapped his cover in a quickening third 1/4 last week but should go better here from the rail. (4) NEWBIE made the board in both his series starts despite overland journeys and is one of many with a chance at the top prize. (5) ER TRUEVALUE closed nicely down the lane last week and could click at a price if kept in closer range early. This is the leg to go deep in the early pick 4.

Race 5

(10) BAGS FOR ALL has fired two very impressive winning miles since shipping in from Chicago. The 10-hole should help get an acceptable price as he shoots for three. We're sticking with him. (1) CLIMB HIGHER provided cover for the choice and was circled by him; the posts could even things out a bit here. (7) STUARTS DYNASTY was beaten in the final strides by an absolute perfect trip winner. He should share but the top two are tougher company for him. (4) IM NOT VANILLA while winless is a great one to use for the bottom of tri and super wagers as he always seems to get a small share at a big price.

Race 6

(1) RAMBLINGAMBLINMAN performed as expected last week off his monster first-up mile the week previous. He will be very tough to beat here in the Snowshoe Final. (5) A BOY NAMED SUZZ powered away from his rivals in a quick third 1/4 as Drury was more aggressive and was rewarded. He looks like the main danger - especially if he makes another big third 1/4 brush again. (9) YS LOTUS finished with good energy but couldn't threaten the winner. He likely will be closing later in the mile but should get on the ticket. (4) KINDOFABIGDEAL disappointed last week but he didn't need that win really, did he?

Race 7

(7) TOTAL LEE went a totally phenomenal mile last week making two moves to the front early, relinquishing the lead twice then escaping a blindswitch in the lane and blasting up the rail to win. She is impossible to overlook in her current form; the night's best bet. (2) DOUBLE JOY proved last week that she needs a trip to beat the choice. Expect Waples to look for a covered trip this time. (9) DIANNA SANTANNA was patiently driven last week to get up to win late. The switch in posts neutralizes any chance of threatening the top pick. She should get a piece though.

Race 8

(4) TRUE REFLECTION came home in 55 4/5 last week and closed a gap on the leaders. She can lay closer here from a better post and topple this group. (1) BOAT HOUSE ROW looks the main danger plunging in class and must be on the late pick 4 ticket. (8) TRAUMA UNIT is an in-and-outer that usually tips her hand by showing gradual improvement. If a hot early pace develops this one could motor by these late at a price.

Race 9

The Blizzard Series Final will likely have a prohibitive favorite win considering (5) ARTISTIC FUSION hasn't been threatened in the slightest in the preliminary legs. She's hard to go against here. (2) ONYOURMARKNATAVA has shown good late energy in both legs and Zeron may try to leave a little closer this time. (9) DEUCES FOR CHARITY was a game winner after putting up solid fractions and should be on the ticket providing MacDonell gets a spot up near the front early as he should. (10) ALL THE LADIES is likely the 2nd best mare in here but the post does her no favors; tough call.

Race 10

(1) DGS PESQUERO showed enough spark late in the mile last week to suggest she might be able to take down the streaking favorite (2) MARQUISE DE SARAH who shoots for five straight scores. Call DGS for the upset. (5) WAASMULA closed latest and widest and is an obvious contender but she always seems to be overbet. Let price be your guide.

Race 11

(2) JANIE BAY shipped in from New Jersey and was conservatively driven off a 35-day break in racing action. We expect a more aggressive steer here and a contentious effort. (1) MISS POPPYCOCK circled up past winded leaders to get up late and is an obvious threat but she seems to depend on a slowing pace to aid her rally. (6) LANESIDE LEXUS, the obvious class of the field, got around and recorded a clean line last week. Dramatic improvement here isn't out of the question. (3) HAT TRICK HONEY has performed better when dropped to the lowest conditioned class and could also spring an upset given the right trip. (5) ADAYMER SEELSTER is a one-paced sort that typically sticks around for a check.

 

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Meadowlands: Friday 1/23 Analysis
By Derick Giwner

DRF HARNESS

Race 1 - $30,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool

Race 3 - $25,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

Race 7 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

MEET STATS: 63 - 268 / $372.40 BEST BETS: 8 - 19 / $26.20

Best Bet: MODEST PRINCE (7th)

Spot Play: CUT A DEAL (8th)


Race 1

(1) CELEBRITY MASSIVE wasn't bad in his career debut on Jan. 2. This field is full of question marks and I'd rather take a shot with a colt that hasn't proven his lack of talent yet. (2) BIG VALLEY SPEED is clearly fast enough but can't seem to keep his wits about him on the track. (6) SHES ON FIRE has been in slightly tougher spots; maybe. (7) ELDORADO OF GOLD S drops out of series action.

Race 2

(4) SAWYER showed last year that she is as fast as any of these. Her return qualifier was solid and the Art Major filly should be ready. (6) FRISKIE'S ANGEL comes off an awful line, but those types of anomaly performances can usually be tossed. (7) AMERICAN TRUTH is lightly raced and thus eligible to step up in her 3-year-old debut.

Race 3

(8) ROYAL ICE comes with the clear risk of a break, but should win easily if he trots; your call. (4) ULSTER spent plenty of time on the rim before making a break in his most recent try. Notice he was the favorite that night. (7) CELEBRITY FANTASY has been okay lately; exotics player for me. (2) VEGLIANTINO picked up some confidence at Yonkers.

Race 4

(4) TWISTED PRETZEL comes off two credible efforts at this level and now faces rather dull group. I wouldn't bet the farm, but he should at least make his presence felt. (7) FICO had a tough trip at this condition two back and was a decent third prior to that. (8) HOMER JAY had no chance of closing against slow fractions at Yonkers. Classy veteran could be a player at a price.

Race 5

(2) WALK THE WALK was a confident winner in the morning last week in preparation for his first start since July. This field contains some decent horses, but he fits right in if ready for a peak effort. (8) DETROIT RAPPER tried different tactics and failed last time. He can make the front tonight. (1) LADY WINDSOR has been very consistent; using. (5) HILL I AM flashed some speed most recently; getting better.

Race 6

(5) MONEY ON MY WHEEL is ready for her 7-year-old season a after a three month winter break. She finished up her qualifying mile with plenty of late speed. (8) SOMWHEROVRARAINBOW is another high-class mare making her 2015 debut. She'll be the favorite and might not be worth a possible odds-on mutuel. (1) SOUTHWIND SERENITY comes out of the same qualifier as the top pair and actually won that morning. Let's see how the 4YO does against the older competition with the money on the line.

Race 7

(8) MODEST PRINCE has been facing tough foes and remains in top form despite not hitting the board. (1) UPFRONT BILLY gets the class relief he needs to make some noise. (7) FOX VALLEY SMARTY flashed early speed and was even late versus better.

Race 8

(1) CUT A DEAL was used in the early pace last time and still hung around for a decent check. She should be forwardly placed again from the inside starting spot. (2) ADDYS WAY has raced well in her two start since coming over from Dayton. (10) KEN DOLL J comes off a win versus cheaper. If Tetrick can work out a trip from post 10, she has a shot.

Race 9

(3) SPLITSVILLE was impeded last week and still finished with a full head of steam for third. As long as he has clear sailing, I'd expect him to be at least in the photo. (2) CANADIAN WILDCAT couldn't touch Well Built last time, but that one moved up in class. Gelding is a clear player. (8) MARION MAYFLOWER has clear early speed; dangerous.

Race 10

(1) KLM EXPRESS gets class and post relief tonight. He had no shot in his recent races and we'll get a true indication on Friday whether this classy 10-year-old can still hack it. (5) CURRENT CRISIS took care of business in his last try against C-2 types. (7) CHOCOHOLIC has early speed and form on her side. (3) WORTH THE MONEY AS was Callahan's choice on the class drop.

Race 11

(6) SOMENICHBEACH was shuffled badly last time and won her prior start. She can win this race. (4) HOT LIST might be the lone speed in this short field; very dangerous. (1) BLUSH HANOVER deserves to be in a straight C-1 after finishing ninth last time. That said, she got another bad trip and is good enough with smoother sailing.

Race 12

(2) PANCAKES took plenty of air and kept digging down deep to lose by only two lengths despite a tough trip. (5) BRING THEM HOME loves it on the engine and should get there easily enough. He won by five lengths in his last C-2 start. (4) BEST BOSS drops down and could awaken. (1) DELICIOUSLYNAUGHTY is hard to toss from a good post at this level.

 

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Yonkers: Friday 1/23 Analysis
By Brewster Smith

DRF HARNESS

MEET STATS: 8 - 48 / $38.20 BEST BETS: 0 - 4 / $0.00

Best Bet: HAYWORTH BLUE CHIP (7th)

Spot Play: THE LUNCH PAIL (12th)


Race 1

(4) RED CARPET DUDE gets a better slot to work with and could be ready to make tonight a winning one. (2) BAY FISHEN DOC was sent down the road last out for all the glory. (5) H HALL put in a sharp effort last time and is not out of this.

Race 2

(4) YOU ROCK MY WORLD just missed the score in his previous trip to the post. Trotter seems ready to get back to the winner's circle. (6) SUPER MANNING flashed good speed in his latest. (2) ROYAL MALINDA She fits with these; watch out.

Race 3

(5) AMIGO DE GRANDE Meadowlands invader put in a nice run last out but tired in the stretch drive. Trotting gelding can take this at his best. (1) ELIN gets serious post relief and that might help his chances. (2) ARUBA VACATION should show more speed against these.

Race 4

(3) KNOW IT ALL raced evenly in her last try so with that said, she is knocking at the door for all the marbles. (1) RIVIERA should do much better from the fence. (6) LEAVEUMLADY could have a say in the outcome.

Race 5

(1) HEEZ ORL BLACK N Sharp effort for win honors last time around. He is very capable again with a repeat performance. (2) MYSTICAL WALTER got the job done against lesser recently. (4) HI HO STEVERINO The four slot might help his chances.

Race 6

(1) NEFERTITI BLUE CHIP Philly invader gets a cozy post to get the job done; threat at her best. (3) SET ME UP did put in a mild rally last time out. (4) SPIRIT OF DESIRE just held on for the victory in her last trip.

Race 7

(5) HAYWORTH BLUE CHIP closed strongly for all the glory last time around. Pacing mare moves up the ladder, but with the right trip comes her way, she can take her second straight score. (3) MOMMA ROCK is on the dropdown and that could be what she needs to contend in here. (4) UP DRAGONS QUEEN Three seconds in a row puts her right in the mix.

Race 8

(4) CRAZY ON YOU just missed the victory at odds on last week. All systems go for her to get it done tonight. (3) MANDYS MATTJESTY has put in two nice efforts that makes her a major factor in here. (2) OUR ELS DREAM N just held on for win honors last time out.

Race 9

(1) SAILER EDDIE gets serious post relief. At his best, this trotter can make tonight a winning one. (5) ON THE PODIUM rallied strongly to grab the score last week. (2) JUSTA REBEL should fare quite well from the 2-hole.

Race 10

(2) ITS A GOOD THING made a good run last out but just lost the victory in the stretch drive. Can top these with Brennan at the helm. (1) HOLDINGALLTHECARDS went down the road last time around and the rail slot makes him a contender again. (4) FLIPPER J closed well to get up for the place spot last time out.

Race 11

(1) MURMUR HANOVER gets the best of the draw and this trotter can boss this group. (4) HERE COMES NUMBERS Easy score against lesser last time out. (6) TAG UP AND GO was third best at the Big M in his recent trip to the post.

Race 12

(1) THE LUNCH PAIL moves to the fence and that might be the ticket for this pacing gelding to bring home all the bacon. (2) ROCKSTAR TEMPER closed best of them all for win honors last time around. (5) COWBOY TERRIER has speed and moves down in class; don't overlook.

 

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SPOT PLAYS

For Friday


TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE


Aqueduct (3rd) Straight Bite, 4-1
(7th) Laura Can Disco, 5-1

Charles Town (2nd) No Time Deputy, 7-2
(4th) Johnny the Bear, 3-1

Delta Downs (8th) Spicey World, 9-2
(10th) Foregoneconclusion, 3-1

Fair Grounds (3rd) Mrs. Gertrude, 5-1
(4th) Pepon, 3-1


Golden Gate Fields (2nd) Illumination Road, 3-1
(8th) Rockin Denile, 4-1


Gulfstream Park (1st) My Cousin Fay, 7-2
(8th) La Inesperada, 3-1


Laurel Park (2nd) Toby Who, 4-1
(9th) Bobrovsky, 3-1


Oaklawn Park (4th) Gentlemans Code, 9-2
(5th) Ms Morris Code, 6-1


Penn National (1st) Abbie's Guy, 3-1
(6th) Victor's Tuition, 5-1


Sam Houston (2nd) Josey Move, 4-1
(8th) Humor Me Lolly, 5-1


Santa Anita (1st) She's Discreet, 4-1
(8th) Fabulous Fit, 4-1


Tampa Bay Downs (7th) Great Aztec, 4-1
(9th) Mile High City, 5-1


Turfway Park (3rd) Kate's Holiday, 7-2
(6th) Aghamora, 7-2

 

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NHL Grand Salami - January

The Grand Salami in pro hockey is decided by adding up all the goals scored in every game scheduled for that particular day. You can wager on 'over' or 'under' the Grand Salami total. The total is set by adding up all listed 'over/under' odds for each game on that particular day.

Note: The Grand Salami will have no action if any game is suspended or cancelled before the regulation time of three twenty minute periods. Also, regardless of the number of goals scored during the shoot out portion of the overtime, the final scored recorded for the game will give the winning team on more goal than its opponent based on the score at the end of regulation time.

*The majority of sportsbooks do not put out a total on the Grand Salami when there is only one game on the card. For tracking purposes, we will continue to show the 'over/under' for goals and combined goals scored on days with just one game.

NHL GRAND SALAMI

Date No. of Games Total Goals Combined Goals Scored Result
1/1 2 10.5 10 UNDER
1/2 8 43 37 UNDER
1/3 10 52.5 74 OVER
1/4 7 37 46 OVER
1/5 1 5 5 PUSH
1/6 10 55.5 51 UNDER
1/7 4 22 23 OVER
1/8 10 55.5 58 OVER
1/9 5 26.5 33 OVER
1/10 11 58 58 PUSH
1/11 3 16 20 OVER
1/12 3 17.5 15 UNDER
1/13 10 54.5 64 OVER
1/14 4 21.5 18 UNDER
1/15 10 55.5 47 UNDER
1/16 6 32 34 OVER
1/17 12 64.5 69 OVER
1/18 4 21.5 33 OVER
1/19 7 37.5 37 UNDER
1/20 8 45.5 47 OVER
1/21 6 33.5 36 OVER
1/22 No games scheduled/All-Star break
1/23 No games scheduled/All-Star break
1/24 No games scheduled/All-Star break
1/25 No games scheduled/All-Star break
1/26 No games scheduled/All-Star break
1/27 11 - - -
1/28 3 - - -
1/29 11 - - -
1/30 5 - - -
1/31 11 - - -

 

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NHL Foligno, Toews are All-Star game captains

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Nick Foligno of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks have been named team captains for the 2015 NHL All-Star weekend Jan. 23-24 in Columbus, league officials said Wednesday.

The NHL said the all-star teams will now be designated as Team Foligno and Team Toews.

In addition, Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings and Patrick Kane of the Blackhawks have been named assistant captains of Team Foligno, while Ryan Getzlaf of the Anaheim Ducks and Rick Nash of the New York Rangers will assist Toews.

The captains and assistants were selected by NHL Hockey Operations in consultation with players selected for the game. The captains will oversee the selection of their teams on Jan. 23, will set the rosters for the team skills competition the following day, and then will wear the ''C'' on their jerseys during the game the day after that.

Team Foligno, coached by the reigning Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings coach, Darryl Sutter, and his staff, is designated as the home team and will wear the black uniforms previously unveiled by the NHL. Team Toews, coached by Nashville head coach Peter Laviolette and his staff, will wear white uniforms.

Representing the hometown Blue Jackets, Foligno is playing in his eighth NHL season and third with Columbus. The 27-year-old Buffalo, New York, native leads the Blue Jackets in goals (18) and points (40) in 2014-15, and is among the NHL leaders in goals (T12th), points (T15th), power play goals (9, T3rd) and power play points (20, 3rd).

Toews, also captain of the Blackhawks, will be making his fourth career NHL All-Star appearance. The 26-year-old Winnipeg, Manitoba, native ranks second on the Blackhawks in goals (13), assists (25) and points (38) this season and collected 1,217,210 votes to finish third overall in this year's fan vote.

Among the assistant captains, Nash is a former Blue Jackets captain who will be returning to Columbus. He is tied for the league lead in goals with 26.

 

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See spot. See spot bet: This week's best spot bet opportunities
By BEN BURNS

Spot bets are classic handicapping practices that have proven profitable no matter what sport you're betting. Whether it's a team looking past this week's opponent, one coming off a hard-fought victory, or a rough patch of schedule, bettors can find value picking their spots. Ben Burns points out his favorites:

Letdown spot

The UTEP Miners are in a tight race in the C-USA, one of three teams at 4-1 in conference play and just behind 5-0 Louisiana Tech and Western Kentucky in the standings. The Miners have a trying stretch of schedule that has them on the road for three straight contests, taking care of business in the first stop of this road run with a 73-55 win at Texas-San Antonio Saturday.

The big test of this span comes Thursday when UTEP takes on the Hilltoppers in Bowling Green, Kentucky – a game that could propel the Miners to the top of the conference. However, they only have a day off from that high-pressure matchup before visiting Marshall Saturday. The Thundering Herd, at 4-14 on the year, will be catching a ton of points at home and may catch UTEP in a bad letdown at the end of an extended road trip.

 

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NBA Preview: Rockets (29-14) at Suns (26-18)

Date: January 23, 2015 9:00 PM EDT

The Phoenix Suns have been perfect halfway through the longest homestand in franchise history behind their typically potent offense.

One of the few teams to stifle them this season has been the Houston Rockets, who will try to stop the Suns' longest home winning streak in nearly five years Friday night.

Phoenix (26-18) picked up a dramatic 118-113 win over Portland on Wednesday to mark its seventh consecutive home victory. After squandering a 25-point lead, the Suns leaned on Eric Bledsoe to mount a late comeback and beat the Northwest Division leaders in the fourth game of their eight-game homestand.

"We just kept our composure and finished the game strong," Bledsoe told the Suns' official site. "These games are starting to fall in our favor, whereas a couple early on, those games down to two minutes or something, we'd lose."

Phoenix is riding its longest home win streak since winning eight straight March 14-April 13, 2010.

Per usual, the Suns relied on a strong offensive output Wednesday in their 14th win in 18 tries. Bledsoe finished with 33 points and 10 rebounds, Isiah Thomas scored 27 and the Suns topped the 110-point mark for the third consecutive game.

Phoenix sits near the top of the NBA with both 107.5 points per contest and 19.4 points off turnovers, the latter of which could prove fruitful Friday. The Rockets (29-14) rank among the worst teams in the league with 17.5 giveaways per contest.

Houston had 20 turnovers in Wednesday's 126-113 loss to Golden State. It was the Rockets' third loss in five games, and they have failed to outrebound the opposition in any of them.

"We can fix things that we can control," guard Patrick Beverley said. "You can't control missing shots, you can't control missing layups and stuff like that. But you can control turning the ball over, you can control hustle plays, getting outrebounded."

The Rockets did overcome 24 turnovers in a 100-95 home win over Phoenix on Dec. 6 in the teams' only meeting. They limited the Suns to 36.6 percent from the field - their second-worst performance of the season - despite missing Dwight Howard with a strained knee.

The three-time former Defensive Player of the Year averaged 29.5 points and 11.5 rebounds in the previous two matchups, part of Houston's three-game win streak in the series.

Howard was held to seven points Wednesday - one off a season low - while James Harden scored 33. The former Arizona State star has averaged 18.2 points on 28.4 percent shooting in his last five meetings with Phoenix.

Harden, who scored a season-high 45 two nights earlier in Monday's win over Indiana, is a big reason the Rockets have reached the 110-point mark in five of six. However, they've given up at least 120 in three of those games and lost them all. After being tied for second in the league in scoring defense Jan. 13, Houston now sits outside the top 10 with 99.0 points allowed per game.

The Rockets let Golden State shoot 50.0 percent Wednesday - a benchmark that could prove vital again Friday. Under coach Jeff Hornacek, the Suns are 35-1 when hitting at least 50.0 percent from the field, and they have reached that mark in each of their last four wins.

Phoenix has a three-game lead on Oklahoma City for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference and is within 3 1/2 of fifth-place Houston.

"We're playing for something," Suns guard Gerald Green said. "We're not trying to take anything for granted."

 

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As Hawks continue to roll, books must adjust
By ANDREW CALEY

The Atlanta Hawks did it again.

They defeated the Indiana Pacers 110-91 Wednesday night, for their 14th win and cover in a row.

Atlanta has now won 28 of their last 30 games straight up and are 26-4 against the spread during that run and sportsbooks have had to make adjustments, exemplified by the fact that the 10.5-point chalk they faced against the Pacers was the most all season.

"We raise their (Atlanta's) power rating, which in turn raises the prices on the Hawks’ spreads," Pete Childs said. "We adjust as much as we can and try to attract action on the other team."

Mike Jerome says they have done the same.

"We are giving the Hawks a lot of credit when we set the line. We had them as 3.5-point favorite at Chicago, and they still covered that number."

While many bettors will continue to ride the Hawks' hot streak, there is a contingent of bettors that believe in the 'due factor', Childs added.

"Some bettors think this team can't keep covering. Regardless, while this Hawks team is hot and covering at an exceptional rate, bettors have to pay a premium to bet them at this point."

Despite this, Jerome says bettors will continue to pile on the hawks as long as they stay hot.

"The heavy majority of the betting public will keep riding the Hawks until they finally cool off, whenever that happens."

Atlanta will try to make it 15 in a row when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday.

 

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Game of the Day: Thunder at Hawks

Oklahoma City Thunder at Atlanta Hawks (-3.5, 208.5)

Atlanta has barely been challenged during a franchise record-tying 14-game win streak, but its quest for a new team standard will come against one of the league's hotter teams. The Hawks aim for a record 15th straight victory Friday at home against Oklahoma City, which has won four in a row of its own. Atlanta's dominant run continued with a 110-91 win over Indiana on Wednesday, when it improved to 2-0 on a seven-game homestand and had its 14th straight game in which it held a double-digit lead.

The Hawks' balanced attack was on display once more, as 10 players scored before halftime and Jeff Teague and DeMarre Carroll led the way with 17 points apiece in Atlanta's 28th win in 30 games overall. While the Thunder's surge is not quite on that level, they have won 19 of 27 and are 3-0 on an Eastern Conference road swing after surviving in overtime against Washington on Wednesday. Superstars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook combined for 66 points and Steven Adams grabbed 20 rebounds as Oklahoma City improved to 11-5 against the East.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FSN Oklahoma, SportSouth (Atlanta)

LINE HISTORY: The line opened at Atlanta -3.5 with a total of 208.5.

INJURY REPORT: Thunder - N/A Hawks - G Shelvin Mack (Ques-Calf)

WHAT BOOKS SAY: "We are giving the Hawks alot of credit when we set the line (Ex: had them as -3.5 favorite at Chicago, and they still covered that number). Hawks are red hot, having covered 14 in a row and 19 of 20. What an impressive run to say the least. Heavy majority of the betting public will keep riding the Hawks until they finally cool off, that that ever happens." - Mike Jerome.

WHAT CAPPERS SAY: "The Atlanta Hawks have been a huge surprise to me this year. They have won fourteen in a row and have dominated just about everybody they have played. I have ridden the Hawks a lot this month to great success. The Thunder have been an enigma all season. Just when I think they look like a championship quality team, they throw in a couple of bad games. They have started putting things together winning four in a row. This will be a good test for the Thunder to see if they are a pretender or contender." - Nick Parsons


ABOUT THE THUNDER (22-20 SU, 20-20-2 ATS, 17-25 O/U): Even amid Oklahoma City's surge, Durant had a bit of a slump, missing a career-high 14 consecutive 3-pointers before waking up to hit four late in the win at Washington. The reigning MVP made 5-of-7 triples while scoring 41 points in the last meeting with Atlanta and is shooting 45.2 percent from long range in 13 career games against the Hawks, his highest mark against an Eastern Conference opponent. Durant averages 29.2 points in their encounters, which is higher than his average against all but five other NBA teams.

ABOUT THE HAWKS (35-8 SU, 32-11 ATS, 22-21 O/U): Carroll is not often at the top of the team's scoring leaders as he was Wednesday but does the grunt work as a defensive standout to help make this unit blend so well. He tied a season high with four steals in the win over Indiana and had a third-quarter sequence that included one theft and a pair of 3-pointers, which has become a more prominent portion of his game. The veteran is 18-for-41 from 3-point range over his last nine games and is shooting a career-high 38.8 percent from beyond the arc.

TRENDS:

*Thunder are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
*Hawks are 23-4 ATS in their last 27 games following a S.U. win.
*Over is 7-1 in Thunder last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
*Under is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

CONSENSUS: 60.47 percent are backing ATL -3.5.