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Yonkers: Friday 6/19 Analysis
By Brewster Smith
DRF HARNESS

MEET STATS: 85 - 473 / $615.10 BEST BETS: 8 - 41 / $37.20

Best Bet: THEREISAPACEFORUS (2nd)

Spot Play: TIPITINA (6th)



Race 1

(1) JUMP THE SHARK did not fire at Philly but the good news is he moves back to Yonkers where this guy was a clear cut second. (3) LONG FIGHT HANOVER should find this group to his liking. (5) GIACOMETTI could land a share of the purse.

Race 2

(2) THEREISAPACEFORUS rolled home to victory last time out. Pacer seems to be moving in the right direction so two straight is not out of the question. (1) AMERICAN ISLAND has fine speed and retains the fence; big threat. (4) LISCLOON gets class relief; watch out.

Race 3

(3) KEEMOSABE Sharp pacer is very capable of taking these down the road. (4) SHOW ME UP just got up last out for win honors; main danger. (6) GEORGE JETTISON will be closing in the final strides.

Race 4

(4) KNOW IT ALL Pacing mare should used her tactical speed to get the job done over these. (6) MONKEY ON MY WHEEL was sharp for the place spot at The Meadowlands last time around; factor. (2) MARTY PARTY gets post relief.

Race 5

(5) LETS GO HIGHER Upstate invader scored down the road last out. She has hit the board in her last five tries; all systems go for the double. (4) CHERRY BLISS can make some serious noise down the lane. (2) CANACO STAR makes her return to Yonkers where she was second best two trips back.

Race 6

(2) TIPITINA put in a nice effort in her latest. 5-year-old mare might have a fondness at this level; ready to move forward. (4) FOR THE LADIES N is much better than her last flop. (1) MAGIC STARLIGHT should fare well from the fence; watch out.

Race 7

(3) CLASSIESISTAR N leaves the 7-hole for a cozy post. Reunites with Sears who knows this 6-year-old; threat at his best. (2) SAFE HARBOR should show more speed against these; contender. (1) ROCK TO GLORY is back on the rail where he was a sharp second three trips ago.

Race 8

(7) STONE TREE Monticello invader was sent down the road last out for all the glory. Gelding is good enough to proved he belongs here; maybe. (3) SIGN TO INVERELL A Pocono shipper just got up to nail down the score; dangerous. (3) FASHION DELIGHT The two slot should help his cause; not out of this.

Race 9

Will take a shot with (1) TONY CHEESECAKE to be the boss with a return to his 5/26 trip to the post. (4) AMERICAN VENTURE moves down in class and gets post relief; main danger. (3) GOBAN has done quite well at Yonkers; don't count him out of this.

Race 10

(2) NF HAPPENSTANCE Trotting miss is back in the 2-hole where she went down the road for all the marbles; ready to strike. (6) TAKE MY PICTURE has good tactical speed. big player in this event. (4) WINEMASTER HANOVER was nailed for win honors last out; beware.

Race 11

(2) STONEBRIDGE TONIC closed well to grab the place spot last time out. Pacer fits well in here and a move forward is not out of the question. (1) SAMS ESCAPE faced open foes in his last try; big factor. (5) BJ'S BEQUIA put in a game effort in his most recent try.

 

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Meadowlands: Friday 6/19 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

CHAMPIONSHIP MEET STATS: 52 - 177 / $258.70 BEST BETS: 6 - 13 / $18.10

Best Bet: RIVER RUNS THRU IT (11th)

Spot Play: ACT NOW (8th)

Race 1

(6) CRESCENT FASHION gets some serious class relief after facing some heavy-hitters in NJSS action. (2) MAGENTA MAN made two miscues last July and hasn’t been seen from since. Both qualifiers with trotting hobbles added look promising. (8) SOBORO HANOVER has displayed the ability to trot fast when he minds his manners.

Race 2

(1A) A PLUS just missed in her last start at this level and her recent qualifier was a solid effort behind a good 4-year-old. (1) SHE’S A HOT MESS has some ability but hasn’t been able to put it all together. (4) LISSAN gets to drop out of NJSS but finished behind the top choice the last time they met. (2) SWEETWITHOUTSUGAR looked good in her only career start; this is tougher.

Race 3

(4) PASADENA STAR was aired out nicely on Tuesday in a second-place finish and gets the narrow call in another evenly-matched Amateur race. (1) ALTERNAT THURSDAYS has a tough trip at Plainridge Monday and no real chance from outside posts in other recent starts. (7) FOX VALLEY LEGEND comes off a pair of wins and is an obvious player. (6) MY MUSCLEMAN is in a relatively easy spot; capable. (9) CAPTAIN PRIMEAU bested a similar group from post 10 last time; using.

Race 4

(6) PROPULSION came up with a big qualifying mile last time and might finally be able to live up to his initial $250K price tag. (2) SOUTHWIND POSEIDON has raced well each of the last three weeks and is clearly one of the horses to watch. (5) JUSTIN ON BROADWAY has raced well in all recent starts and finished ahead of #2 last time.

Race 5

(2) REAL DRAMA goes for the Cathedra Dot Com hat trick and has actually won three straight already. I wouldn’t call her a lock, but it is hard to love another horse to beat her. (3) BRUSHSTROKES can’t seem to get over the top versus some of these lately, but she is clearly sharp enough to win given the proper setup. (8) THAT WOMAN HANOVER successfully bottomed-out the field last week and is always dangerous at this level. (5) OCEANS MOTION will be firing off the wings of the gate and could easily score the mild upset.

Race 6

(5) OBRIGADO had absolutely no chance after chasing slow fractions in the Charlie Hill. He can step up with Tetrick hopping in the bike. (6) DW’S NY YANK will likely be heading to the front and could take this field a long way; must use. (2) MASTER OF LAW just missed in a fast mile last time at odds-on. (7) MELADY’S MONET is back at the Meadowlands and could return to form.

Race 7

(10) FATHER PATRICK got nipped at the wire by (4) JL CRUZE last time, but I’m not going to hold it against him. I still think he is the best trotter on the track. The latter hasn’t been worse than second all year and is clearly a win threat. (1) GURAL HANOVER has speed and an inside post. He’ll need to pick up his game to go with the top pair.

Race 8

(5) ACT NOW showed how talented she is as a 3-year-old but has yet to live up to those expectations in two starts against older foes. There is plenty of outside speed signed on to this event and I can see her getting the right pace scenario to come storming late at a price. (2) BEACH STORY was second behind a mare that is racing against the best in the country at Mohawk this week. If Callahan can secure a decent trip, she’ll be a factor. (6) MAJOR DANCER qualified sharply with Lasix added; there is talent here. (7) HOT LIST has been a killer since moving into the Marks barn. (9) INITTOWINAFORTUNE has been sharp almost all year; hard to ignore.

Race 9

(2) LIGHTNING STORM doesn’t exactly jump off the page, but the inside post should help his chances against a field with question marks. (8) QUICK DEAL continues to be fast and erratic. Will he mind his manners this time around? (4) HOME TURF minded his manners with hobbles added in his qualifier.

Race 10

(9) ROCKEYED OPTIMIST has enough tactical speed to gain position from the outside post and the extra 1/8 in distance should give him ample time to find the seat. He’s been one of the best pacers all year and deserves the edge. (11) JK ENDOFANERA has seen a light schedule this year and perhaps that has kept him from a huge mile. If Gingras can work out a trip from the second tier, watch out! (8) DOO WOP HANOVER might have been my choice from an inside post, but he hasn’t shown much early speed and he could have a bunch of horses to pass. (5) ALL BETS OFF seems likely to try coming from off the pace in this spot; that might be a good thing. (1) LYONSSOMEWHERE is off a career best mile.

Race 11

(2) RIVER RUNS THRU IT is down in class this week and should take charge. (6) ROCKINGCAM PARK is another getting class relief. She has been off her game tackling older foes but could wake up in this spot. (5) GLAM CAM gets a trainer change to one of the hottest stables this side of the Mississippi.

Race 12

(7) TREVOR’S BEBE closed well in his first start in five weeks and can build on that mile. (8) HIT BY LIGHTNING improved when dropped to this level last time. (5) MYSTICAL DANICA ships in for a barn that tends to send them here ready. (6) BIJOU THEATER is technically staying in the same class as last week, but this is an easier spot.

 

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Mohawk: Friday 6/19 Analysis
By Garnet Barnsdale

DRF HARNESS:

Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

EARLY $1 PICK 4:

2,4,5/1,5,10/4,6,9/2,4,5 = $81



LATE $1 PICK 4: 2,4,5/5,6,7,8/1,2,3/1 = $36

MEET STATS: 122 - 378 / $714.70 BEST BETS: 16 - 34 / $54.80

SPOT PLAYS: 5 - 32 / $45.60

Best Bet: CAST NO SHADOW (10th)

Spot Play: SHADOWS WONDER (6th)

Race 1

(6) HIDDEN IDENTITY flashed early speed for the first time this year last week, then took cover and rallied late to just miss. He's sharp now; top call. (5) CAL CHIPS BROTHER just missed last time but is as erratic as they come. He could be right there…or, self-destruct. (9) CREAMPUFF MACDADDY has been racing more aggressively and is in with a chance here.


Race 2

(7) HAT TRICK HONEY drops to the lowest conditioned class in her 2nd start off the layoff and this is pretty easy company for her. She should go coast-to-coast. (3) PATHTODOVER has raced well in Preferred classes out of town recently and should be close vs. these. (1) LARJON LAURA makes her first start for Auciello off what looks like a private sale. Expect immediate improvement.

Race 3

(2) PLATOON SEELSTER closed a ton last time from an outer post. He clearly has bigger races in his sights but may be able to beat these without expending a lot of effort. (9) CASH FOR GOLD has rocketed home late in all three starts off the layoff and is a sharp opponent. (1) LITTLE RED CHEV stepped up a little too high last time and had class-dropping speedsters to contend with early and met her match. She can go better here.

Race 4

(5) MOMAS GOT A GUN was part of a rapid early pace in her Fan Hanover elim and held on reasonably well considering. These are easier and she looks like one of few that want to be up front; top call. (4) RIDE AWAY SHARK showed some life late last time vs. OSS Gold company. She should also be prominent early. (2) DELIGHTFUL HILL shakes Solar Sister here finally and should make her presence felt late.

Race 5

(10) GAME ON HANOVER has been monstrous in four starts for Zeron and has already won easily from the 10-hole which may help her price here; top call. (5) BOLI has won two of his last three when flat and has developed a potent late kick. He looks like the main threat. (1) HOMEN DRY raced okay in his second start of the year and should go forward here with the aid of post relief.

Race 6

(7) SHADOWS WONDER was intent on the lead last time and tired after cutting a solid half. Moving outside she could surprise here coming off a helmet late. (4) MACHNBYRD PRINCESS stepped up off the claim and raced well. She's a contender here. (9) OCEANVIEW BINDI wasn't beaten far when dropping into this class last week and is another in with a good shot.

Race 7

(4) TESSA SEELSTER already beat NW2L company three back then stepped up too high. She has a much better shot here. (2) CHEEKIE has been on a big roll and her wicked late speed should be respected here. (5) INVEST IN ART was a massive favorite last time and couldn't hold off the one above. She has done well in her three starts this year though and is a contender here again.

Race 8

(5) SETANTA was a big maiden winner last week and the mark he took there is actually the fastest in this field. He stands a good chance to double up in this NW2L tilt. (8) NOBLE POWER produced a strong first-up effort to be second last week and will be coming late here. (6) PISCEAN had a crazy trip at Georgian suffering an equipment break and several interference breaks and still managed to come out of it second when the dust cleared. He should be up close throughout here.

Race 9

(3) FRANNEY LOVE DAT has been very live since joining Zeron's barn and should sit a good trip near the front here; top call. (2) GIRLOFYOURDREAMS has faced better in stakes action and looks like the one to beat. (1) PINOT GRIGIO may be cycling back to the good form she had at the start of her career last winter and is a threat here.

Race 10

(1) CAST NO SHADOW suffered a brutal trip from the 10-hole after missing a month's action. She is clearly best here and is likely to be a big chalk but also has much bigger fish to fry this stakes season for sure. (6) AN ANGEL SHES NOT showed some grit holding off a rival that was slipping up the rail late. She should be a top contender here, too. (2) SOUTHWIND MISCHIEF was an easy first-over Grassroots winner at Georgian and is on the improve. Toss In tri bets. (7) CALL ME MAYBE dusted NW2L foes now moves back up; for a slice. (10) MYSTIQUE BEACHBUM can crack the bottom of the exotics here from way back.

 

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Copa America TODAY 22:00

Mexico

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Ecuador

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT ALL VENUES	RECENT FORM
ALHWNDALNDND​ Most recent​	1 - 0 3 - 1 1 - 1 1 - 2	NLNLADHWNLNL​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Ecuador have won only two of 22 meetings against Mexico

EXPERT VERDICT: Ecuador find themselves bottom of Group A after a pair of defeats but that doesn’t make them a bad side. Their second-half assault on Bolivia in a 3-2 loss was captivating – their problem is they look a mess at the back. This has been the group of goals and that trend should continue to the end.

RECOMMENDATION: Both teams to score
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Copa America Sa 20Jun 00:30

Chile

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Bolivia

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HWNLNLNWNWND​ Most recent​	2 - 2 3 - 1 2 - 0 4 - 0	NLNDHWALNDNW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Bolivia have conceded two goals or more in seven of their last nine matches

EXPERT VERDICT: Arturo Vidal’s car crash has dominated the build-up to this vital match for both countries. Even allowing for that controversy, the Chileans should be far too hot for a Bolivian team who have won just twice in their last 18 and were hanging on for dear life against Ecuador.

RECOMMENDATION: Chile-Chile double result
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European U21 Championship Sa 20Jun 17:00

Serbia U21

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Czech Rep. U21

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KEY STAT: Czech Republic have won two of their last ten matches

EXPERT VERDICT: Serbia’s youngsters put in a very confident display against ante-post tournament favourites Germany and were worth their 1-1 draw which suggests they should beat Czech Republic. The hosts started well in their opener, but were ripped apart by Denmark in the second half and could be heading for an early exit.

RECOMMENDATION: Serbia
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European U21 Championship Sa 20Jun 19:45

Germany U21

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Denmark U21

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KEY STAT: Denmark scored the most goals (38) in the qualifying group stage

EXPERT VERDICT: We saw the best and worst of Denmark in their 2-1 win over Czech Republic on Wednesday. The Danes were dodgy at the back, particularly in the first half before their star-studded attacking department turned on the style after the break and they possess the tools to hurt Germany in the final third.

RECOMMENDATION: Both teams to score
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Copa America Sa 20Jun 20:00

Uruguay

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Paraguay

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KEY STAT: Uruguay have scored one goal or fewer in six of their last seven competitive fixtures

EXPERT VERDICT: Uruguay are struggling to cope with the absence of suspended striker Luis Suarez and a lack of firepower may hamper their chances of beating Paraguay in La Serena. The Copa America brought the best out of Paraguay four years ago and they are playing well enough to seal a second successive victory.

RECOMMENDATION: Paraguay
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Copa America Sa 20Jun 22:30

Argentina

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Jamaica

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KEY STAT: Jamaica have won just two of their last 19 competitive matches

EXPERT VERDICT: Jamaica have kept things respectable in their opening two games – losing 1-0 to Uruguay and Paraguay – but are likely to be swept aside by Argentina in Vina del Mar. Argentina have not reached their peak but the 1-0 win over Uruguay was an important stepping stone and they will be looking for further improvement against the Reggae Boyz.

RECOMMENDATION: Argentina to win 4-0
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Friday Horse Racing Spot Picks

SPOT PLAYS

For Friday
TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE

Arlington Park (6th) Betterbytheminute, 4-1
(8th) Nelyn's Flyer, 4-1

Belmont Park (4th) Devilish Grin, 7-2
(7th) Neck of the Moon, 6-1

Belterra Park (4th) Pickin Pockets, 7-2
(6th) Edson's Pride, 9-2

Canterbury Park (4th) Big Commission, 9-2
(5th) Flying Frank, 9-2

Charles Town (3rd) Quay Factor, 5-1
(5th) Space Race, 6-1

Churchill Downs (3rd) Carlito, 4-1
(5th) Artsy, 4-1

Emerald Downs (3rd) Kilauea, 7-2
(6th) Wine at Nine, 7-2

Evangeline Downs (2nd) Wildwood Heir, 4-1
(6th) Boogie Miester, 5-1

Finger Lakes (1st) Guns and Religion, 4-1
(6th) Swing Dixie, 7-2

Gulfstream Park (5th) A Woman with Pants, 4-1
(6th) Hy Quality Prince, 7-2

Indiana Grand (5th) Timetotime, 9-2
(7th) Perilous Indian, 9-2

Lone Star Park (6th) Hyde and Go, 3-1
(9th) Thatlleaveamark, 4-1

Louisiana Downs (3rd) Ryland T, 5-1
(7th) Ourfiftyfiftystar, 4-1

Monmouth Park (8th) Takeoff Your Hat, 7-2
(9th) First Spark, 3-1

Penn National (1st) Nofinancingneeded, 7-2
(6th) Miner's Break, 5-1

Pleasanton (4th) Shared Image, 7-2
(7th) Stellar Sea, 3-1

Prairie Meadows (3rd) Rootie Tourtie, 7-2
(6th) Treacherous, 3-1

Santa Anita (3rd) Senor Pegasus, 4-1
(8th) Sidepocket Run, 4-1

Thistledown (2nd) R Skinnys Chick, 7-2
(4th) Eye Formation, 9-2

Woodbine (6th) Smart Spree, 3-1
(9th) Ring for Maddie, 5-1

 

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MLB

Today's games
Pirates @ Nationals
Burnett is 6-1, 2.47 in his last eight starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight.

Ross is 1-1, 3.46 in his first two MLB starts.

Pirates won last eight games, allowing seven runs (five shutouts)- ten of their last 11 games stayed under. Pittsburgh lost its last four games with Nationals; home side won seven of last eight series games. Washington lost three of last four games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine.

Cardinals @ Phillies
Lyons is 1-0, 6.00 in his four starts, last three of which stayed under.

Aumont is making first MLB start; he is 1-5, 6.58 in 45 relief stints, totalling 39.2 innings. He is 3-4, 2.35 in ten AAA starts this year.

Phillies lost nine of last ten games; six of their last eight stayed under total. Cardinals won six of last nine games with Philly; over is 4-2-1 in last seven series games. St Louis lost four of its last five road games; their last eight games overalll stayed under the total.

Marlins @ Reds
Haren is 2-1, 2.72 in his last six starts, four of which stayed under.

Leake is 1-0, 3.79 in his last three starts; five of his last six went over.

Reds are 8-2 in last ten home games- four of last five overall stayed under. Miami lost seven of last ten games with Cincinnati; road team won eight of ten games- under is 4-2-1 in last seven. Marlins are 5-11 in last 16 road games.

Mets @ Braves
deGrom is 4-0, 1.45 in his last six starts, five of which went over.

Wisler is making first MLB start; he is 3-4, 4.29 in 12 AAA starts this year.

Mets won six of last seven games with Atlanta; nine of last ten series games went over. NY is 3-13 in its last 16 road games- their last four games overall stayed under total. Braves are 3-5 in their last eight games; over is 5-2-1 in those eight games.

Brewers @ Rockies
Jungmann is 1-1, 2.25 in his first two MLB starts (under 2-0).

de la Rosa is 3-0, 2.70 in his last three starts, all of which stayed under.

Brewers lost last four games with Colorado; four of last five went over; they lost last six games overall, outscored 39-13- six of their last eight games went over the total. Rockies lost eight of last nine games, with last four going over.

Padres @ Diamondbacks
Shields is 3-0, 3.18 in his last seven starts; five of his last six went over.

de la Rosa is 1-1, 7.45 in his last five starts, four of which went over.

San Diego won four of last six games with Arizona; seven of last ten series games went over. Padres are 1-3 since changing managers- three of the four games went over. D'backs won five of last seven games, with six of the seven staying under the total.

Giants @ Dodgers
Heston is 2-2, 2.88 in his last four starts; six of his last eight went over.

Bolsinger is 4-0, 1.01 in his last four home starts; six of his last nine starts overall stayed under.

Giants won nine of last ten games with Dodgers, shutting them down in last three games- home side won nine of last ten series games- six of last eight stayed under total. SF lost six of last eight games overall; six of their last seven went under total. Dodgers lost three of last four games; five of last six went under total. LA scored 12 runs in their last six games.

American League
Tigers @ Bronx
Verlander allowed two runs in five IP (87 PT) in his first '15 start.

Warren is 2-1, 2.92 in his last four starts; five of his last six stayed under.

Detroit lost six of last nine games with Bronx; four of last five stayed under total. Tigers lost three of last five games overall- their last three road games went over. Bronx won nine of its last ten home games.

Orioles @ Blue Jays
Wright is 0-2, 10.00 in his last two starts.

Estrada is 3-0, 5.50 in his last three starts, all of which went over; Jays scored 31 runs in the three games.

Baltimore lost five of last seven games with Toronto; over is 5-3-1 in last nine series games. Orioles won eight of last ten games; over is 5-3 in O's last eight games. Blue Jays won 13 of last 15 games; last four stayed under.

Rays @ Indians
Karns is 0-2, 3.81 in his last five starts; six of his last six stayed under.

Carrasco is 4-1, 4.99 in his last five starts, four of which went over.

Tampa Bay lost three of last four games with Cleveland; Rays won six of last seven games overall-- over is 5-2-1 in their last eight. Indians are 4-3 in last seven games.

Red Sox @ Royals
Rodriguez is 2-1, 3.55 in his first four starts (over 2-2).

Pino is making first '15 start; he was 2-5, 5.07 in 11 starts for Minnesota LY, has allowed two runs in 14 IP in relief (six games) this year. He was 4-2, 4.93 in six AAA starts this season.

Red Sox won six of last seven games with Kansas City; three of last four went over the total. Boston lost eight of last ten overall; over is 4-2-2 in their last eight. Royals won eight of last ten; three of their last four went over.

Rangers @ White Sox
Lewis is 2-0, 3.43 in his last three starts; eight of his last nine went over.

Sale is 3-1, 0.92 in his last four starts; six of his last seven stayed under.

Texas won four of last five games with the White Sox; over is 5-3-1 in last nine series games. Rangers won five of last seven games; four of their last five stayed under. Chicago was outscored 34-14 in losing last seven games; four of their last five stayed under.

Angels @ A's
Shoemaker is 1-1, 2.96 in his last four starts; three of his last four road starts went over the total.

Gray is 4-1, 1.30 in his last five starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Oakland won four of its last five games; four of those five went over total. but A's lost four of last five against the Angels- five of last six series games went over total. Halos are 2-3 in last five games; their last three stayed under.

Astros @ Mariners
McCullers is 3-1, 2.25 in his six starts (under 4-2).

Elias is 1-3, 5.96 in his last four starts; nine of his last ten stayed under.

Astros won eight of last ten games with Seattle; last five went over the total. Houston won last five games, scoring 43 runs; their last seven went over the total. Mariners lost five of their last eight games, three of their last four stayed under total.

Interleague
Cubs @ Twins
Hendricks is 2-1, 2.53 in his last five starts, four of which stayed under.

Hughes is 0-2, 5.50 in his last three starts; four of his last six stayed under.

Cubs lost seven of last nine games with Minnesota; last three series games went over total, but teams haven't met since '12. Chicago is 5-3 in last eight games; four of its last five stayed under. Twins are 3-2 in last five games; all five of those games stayed under the total.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Pitt-Wsh-- Burnett 8-5; Ross 1-1
StL-Phil-- Lyons 2-2; Aumont 0-0
Mia-Cin-- Haren 8-5; Leake 4-9
NY-Atl-- deGrom 8-5; Wisler 0-0
Mil-Col-- Jungmann 1-1; de la Rosa 5-4
SD-Az-- Shields 9-5; de la Rosa 8-5
SF-LA-- Heston 8-5; Bolsinger 5-3

Det-NY-- Verlander 0-1; Warren 8-4
Balt-Tor-- Wright 2-3; Estrada 3-5
TB-Clev-- Karns 6-7; Carrasco 8-5
Bos-KC-- Rodriguez 2-2; Pino 0-0
Tex-Chi-- Lewis 6-7; Sale 8-4
LAA-A's-- Shoemaker 6-6; Gray 8-6
Hst-Sea-- McCullers 3-3; Elias 3-7

Cubs-Min-- Hendricks 7-5; Hughes 5-8

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Pitt-Wsh-- Burnett 1-13; Ross 0-2
StL-Phil-- Lyons 2-4; Aumont 0-0
Mia-Cin-- Haren 1-13; Leake 3-13
NY-Atl-- deGrom 5-13; Wisler 0-0
Mil-Col-- Jungmann 0-2; de la Rosa 3-9
SD-Az-- Shields 2-14; de la Rosa 4-13
SF-LA-- Heston 1-13; Bolsinger 3-8

Det-NY-- Verlander 0-1; Warren 4-12
Balt-Tor-- Wright 2-5; Estrada 2-6
TB-Clev-- Karns 4-13; Carrasco 6-13
Bos-KC-- Rodriguez 0-4; Pino 0-0
Tex-Chi-- Lewis 2-13; Sale 5-12
LAA-A's-- Shoemaker 3-12; Gray 1-14
Hst-Sea-- McCullers 0-6; Elias 4-10

Cubs-Min-- Hendricks 1-12; Hughes 3-13

 

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U.S. Open Odds - 2nd Round

The first round of the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay has concluded and only 25 of the 156 golfers in this year’s field were able to break par (70). Fifteen of those 25 ball strikers are from the United States while the remaining 10 international players are from eight different countries.

Dustin Johnson and Henrik Stenson share the lead after the first 18 with scored of 5-under 65.

Oddsmakers had Johnson listed as a pre-tournament 20/1 betting choice (Bet $100 to win $2,000) while Stenson was a 35/1 choice (Bet $100 to win $3,500).

After all golfers completed their opening 18, oddsmakers at the major offshore outfit adjusted their future numbers, which can be bet LIVE throughout the event.

Johnson is now the top choice at 19/5 (Bet $100 to win $380) while Stenson is not far behind with 6/1 odds. The 2015 Masters Champion Jordan Spieth has 9/2 odds after shooting a 2-under 68 in the first round.

Odds to win 2015 U.S. Open

Dustin Johnson 19/5
Jordan Spieth 9/2
Henrik Stenson 6/1
Phil Mickelson 10/1
Jason Day 15/1
Patrick Reed 15/1
Rory McIlroy 18/1
Justin Rose 22/1
Matt Kuchar 22/1
Ben Martin 30/1
Brandt Snedeker 40/1
Francesco Molinari 50/1
Hideki Matsuyama 50/1
Bubba Watson 55/1
Jason Dufner 55/1
Sergio Garcia 55/1
Adam Scott 60/1
Jimmy Walker 60/1
Branden Grace 65/1
Jim Furyk 80/1
Joost Luiten 80/1
Shane Lowery 80/1
Brooks Koepka 100/1
Geoff Ogilvy 100/1
Billy Horschel 115/1
Chris Kirk 125/1
Kevin Kisner 125/1
Kevin Na 125/1
Kevin Chappell 150/1
Miguel Angel Jimenez 150/1
Paul Casey 150/1
Ian Poulter 175/1
Zach Johnson 175/1
Alexander Levy 200/1
Angel Cabrera 200/1
Colin Montgomerie 200/1
Danny Willett 200/1
Martin Kaymer 200/1
J.B. Holmes 225/1
Lee Westwood 225/1
Webb Simpson 250/1
Marc Leishman 275/1
Bernd Wiesberger 300/1
Bill Haas 300/1
Ernie Els 300/1
Hunter Mahan 300/1
Keegan Bradley 300/1
Michael Putnam 300/1
Morgan Hoffman 300/1
Russell Henley 300/1
Ryan Palmer 300/1
Thongchai Jaidee 300/1
Alexander Noren 400/1
Byeong-Hun An 400/1
George Coetzee 400/1
Luke Donald 400/1
Rickie Fowler 400/1
Ryan Moore 400/1
Charl Schwartzel 450/1
Ollie Schniederjans 450/1
Andy Sullivan 500/1
Erik Compton 500/1
Graeme McDowell 500/1
Jamie Donaldson 500/1
John Senden 500/1
Lucas Glover 500/1
Robert Streb 500/1
Tiger Woods 500/1
Tommy Fleetwood 500/1
Gary Woodland 600/1
Charley Hoffman 750/1
David Hearn 750/1
Louis Oosthuizen 750/1
Victor Dubuisson 750/1
Anirban Lahiri 1000/1
Bradley Neil 1000/1
Brendon Todd 1000/1
Bryson DeChambeau 1000/1
Cameron Tringale 1000/1
Gunn Yang 1000/1
Jason Allred 1000/1
Matt Every 1000/1
Sam Saunders 1000/1
Stephen Gallacher 1000/1
Darren Clarke 1500/1

Odds Subject to Change

 

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Players enjoying unique challenge of Chambers Bay
By THE SPORTS XCHANGE

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. -- The best golfers in the world threw their first jabs at Chambers Bay during the early wave of the first round of the 115th U.S. Open on Thursday and had the rookie course surrendering a surprising amount of red numbers.

But Chambers Bay showed its championship meddle as the undulating greens consistently confounded the players and prevented anyone from landing a real haymaker out of the gate -- although Dustin Johnson came a few glancing blows away from a special round.

The wide landing surfaces and calm conditions allowed for players to mostly avoid the thick fescue rough and take aim at the rock-hard greens with shorter irons. The real challenge came on the highly talked about putting surfaces. They certainly featured their fair share of bumpy putts, but for the most part the greens rolled true enough to reward players who could read the tricky slopes.

Take this exchange on the 10th hole between one of the featured groups: Phil Mickelson, Bubba Watson and Angel Cabrera.

With a pin location on the front right, Mickelson found himself toward the back of the green in two, facing about a 35-foot birdie putt. Cabrera was in tight and asked Lefty if his spot was in his line.

"Don't even worry about it, man, I have no idea where I'm going yet," Mickelson said with some bewilderment.

A few moments later, Mickelson found his line.

"Coming at you, Bubba," Mickelson said to Watson, who was standing on the far left side of the green contemplating his state of affairs after taking two hacks to get out of the green-side bunker.

Mickelson proceeded to throw his putt up on the hillside, but he misjudged the pace just a hair and ended up three-putting for bogey.

That was an early example of the type of funhouse scenarios the player can expect to find themselves faced with throughout the week. But Mickelson took no issue with the green or pin position.

"That was a pin that I had not spent time on and I didn't know how high up the ridge I need to go, so I was guessing at the time because I hadn't hit that putt from back there," Mickelson said. "That's my own fault for having not known that and practiced that putt to that pin."

Even the straightforward putts often have subtleties that players are finding difficult to read.

On the challenging par-4 sixth hole, Mickelson and Japan's Masahiro Kawamura each missed almost identical four-foot birdie putts to the left without so much as scaring the hole. On the 18th, playing as a 604-yard par-5, early leader Dustin Johnson threw his approach shot five feet just back left of the flag.

A caddie who works at Chambers Bay told me the putt would slide left, and that's exactly where Johnson missed his birdie putt. Ten minutes later in the next group, Rory McIlroy missed nearly the identical birdie look, also to the left. Mickelson missed on a similar line later.

We knew coming in that Chambers Bay would feature elements never seen before at a U.S. Open because of its links layout that features heavy elevation changes. Following favorite players is nearly impossible due to the seven-mile terrain that lacks the ability to walk directly from hole to hole. Patrons are largely left to wait in lengthy lines to enter grandstands because of the lack of sightlines along the course.

Even Mickelson's wife, Amy, has found it difficult to follow her husband around the course. And the eighth hole that runs along the northern edge of the former gravel mine has no place for fans to watch the action. The massive elevation changes will be a factor this week, playing into the conditioning of players over four competitive rounds after practice rounds.

"I think it is one of the more difficult (courses) to walk, but that's part of the test," Mickelson said. "That's part of the challenge of playing well here and part of the overall test of the players."

While Johnson threatened to blow the top off Chambers Bay in the first round, he acknowledged that conditions are more favorable in the morning and expects a completely different test Friday afternoon.

"I think they set it up really nice today," he said. "I thought the conditions were favorable."

USGA executive director Mike Davis will also take stock of how the course held up Thursday and ratchet up the difficulty meter as he sees fits to make sure Chambers Bay bares its teeth while trying not to lose control of a course that is already burned out and on the edge in some places.

All in all, the players who put the course through its first live test on Thursday came away with very favorable reviews.

"The first time I played I thought (the course) was great," Johnson said. "I still like it. It's definitely an interesting golf course. But I thought it was a lot of fun to play.

"It's always fun to play courses that are different than what you play every day."

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Meadowlands

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 12 - Post: 10:55 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 84 - Purse:$7600 - FILLIES & MARES N/W $5,100 IN LAST 5 STARTS STARTERS FOR A PURSE OF MORE THAN $12,000 IN LAST START INELIGIBLE OPTIONAL CLAIMING $12,500 ***HI 5 CARRYOVER: $136,155.83***


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 8 HIT BY LIGHTNING 5/2


# 6 BIJOU THEATER 6/1


# 10 MISS MACHQUEEN 15/1

Hard not to support HIT BY LIGHTNING as the top selection in this event. Feel the need for speed, this entrant has been turning in some fantastic speed ratings averaging around 88. Could beat this grouping, just look at the TrackMaster Speed Rating - 82 - from her last affair. Always magnificent driver/trainer tandem. 24 percent winners when they combine to do work. BIJOU THEATER - This standardbred could get the win here beginning from the Meadowlands 6 position. This mare getting the victory wouldn't be impossible, a chance. MISS MACHQUEEN - This contender may have some hidden form, a victory would be a pleasant surprise.

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Yonkers Raceway

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 9 - Post: 9:50 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 94 - Purse:$21500 - NON-WINNERS OF $18,000 IN LAST 6 STARTS


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 4 AMERICAN VENTURE 7/5


# 3 GOBAN 9/2


# 2 UF ROCKIN DRAGON 8/1

Really keen on the chance of AMERICAN VENTURE taking down the winner's share here. Could very well provide us a score based on formidable recent TrackMaster Speed Ratings - earning an avg of 97. This solid standardbred has shown us ability in its prior races, just look at the 95 average class rating. Should play well in this race. Talk about a dynamic duo, Sears and Sabot have some of the best driver/trainer figures at the track. GOBAN - Good driver/trainer, winning 35 percent of the time. Seems to be a super wager. This solid standardbred will be greatly helped with Bartlett guiding. 19 percent winners this last month. UF ROCKIN DRAGON - Racing competitively, achieved a substantial speed figure in his most recent affair (90).

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Assiniboia Downs

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 1 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $7700 Class Rating: 75

FOR MAN / SAS / N.DAK BRED THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE IN 2015 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 3 STRIKING ILLUSION 2/1


# 5 LUXIANA COIN 6/5


# 1 SUPER ME 7/2


I think about STRIKING ILLUSION here. Earnings per start at the distance/surface is a very good angle. This entrant ranks at the top in this group. This gelding with Singh in the irons makes him a solid contender. Has respectable speed figures and has to be considered for a bet in this race. LUXIANA COIN - In fine fettle, and coming back soon again this time around. Overall the Equibase Speed Figures of this racer look solid in this race. SUPER ME - Has ran admirably in dirt sprint races. Seems to have a decent class edge based on the most recent company kept.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Thistledown

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 8 - Claiming - 5.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $10300 Class Rating: 80

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE JUNE 19. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000


RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 9 UNO DUCKSY 3/1


# 7 UNLIMITED SPIRIT 7/2


# 1 RONALDO 9/2


UNO DUCKSY looks like the wager in here. Could provide positive gains based on strong recent Equibase Speed Figures with an average of 76. Put up a sound Equibase Speed Fig in the most recent race. Can run another good one in this affair. Has a very solid shot in here if you like back class. UNLIMITED SPIRIT - Houghton ought to be able to get this gelding to break out quickly for this race. Have to suppose this horse will make a good impression following the quick major improvement. RONALDO - He has recorded solid figures under today's conditions and will probably fare well against this group of horses in this race. He has been racing admirably lately while recording solid speed figures.

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Belterra Park - Race #4 - Post: 4:27pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $7,000 Class Rating: 79

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#3 DELANTERA (ML=5/1)
#7 MY BIRTHDAY GAL (ML=6/1)


DELANTERA - This filly is in fine physical condition. Ran first on Jun 5th. MY BIRTHDAY GAL - This first time turf runner is going to give these ponies a run for their money. She came in second in her try on a sluggish track on May 29th. Should like the turf. I am keen on that recent race on May 29th at Belterra Park where she ran second. I like this mare. Has the highest earnings per race in here today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 THELESUSAYTHBETTER (ML=5/2), #4 PICKIN POCKETS (ML=7/2), #5 VALARI (ML=4/1),

THELESUSAYTHBETTER - Can't play this probable favorite off the extended layoff. Awfully hard to wager on this horse when she hasn't been showing any signs of life lately. PICKIN POCKETS - Don't think this vulnerable equine is worth 7/2 in this race. VALARI - This questionable contender has no victories in her last ten races. She's probably not worth the price on the win end today.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#3 DELANTERA is the play if we get odds of 8/5 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Louisiana Downs - Race #7 - Post: 5:57pm - Maiden Special - 5.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $19,000 Class Rating: 66

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 OURFIFTYFIFTYSTAR (ML=4/1)
#3 BILOXI GOLD (ML=6/1)


OURFIFTYFIFTYSTAR - Broberg is solid in grass sprints. This horse should have no alibis if he doesn't win. Rosier was aboard this gelding in the last race and was impressed enough to take the animal right back. This one could be a possible overlay in this race at M/L odds of 4/1. Finished fifth in last race at Louisiana Downs but was close at the wire. This gelding's last speed rating is strong enough to triumph here, I'll invest in him right back in today's event. BILOXI GOLD - I am keen on that last outing on May 28th at Louisiana Downs where he finished second. Gelding took a little vacation, but has been racing into shape.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 PETEINTHEHALL (ML=7/2), #6 KOOL IDE (ML=9/2), #9 FLEETING IMAGE (ML=5/1),

PETEINTHEHALL - This morning-line choice may be out of form without any recent workouts. Tough to take this vulnerable equine at the odds after the finish position (seventh) in the last race. Could be tough for this horse to beat this field off of that last speed figure. Not likely to improve enough to run a figure anywhere near today's class rating, so put him on the vulnerable contenders list. KOOL IDE - Pace is so vital, and this speedy one is going to have a speed battle on his hands. Don't believe this questionable contender will make a winning move in today's race. That last speed rating was disappointing when compared with today's class figure. FLEETING IMAGE - Going to have a hard go of it with all of the other early speed in this affair.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Turf Man - OURFIFTYFIFTYSTAR - This steed is a nice turf runner and he has the best last race TrackMaster turf rating.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #4 OURFIFTYFIFTYSTAR to win. Have to have odds of at least 7/5 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,4]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass