Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Pocono Downs
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Race 2 - Post: 7:48 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 87 - Purse:$18000 - 5 YEAR OLDS & YOUNGER COLTS, STALLIONS & GELDINGS NW 7 EXT. PM RACES OR $70,000 LIFETIME PA PREFERRED MOHEGAN SUN POCONO DRIVER`S CHOICES: MATT KAKALEY #4 OVER #7
CONSORTIUM*CHOICES
# 2 TOM HILL 9/2
# 5 MICHAEL'S VICTORY 3/1
# 4 DON'TCALLMEFRANCIS 4/1
Look no further than TOM HILL as the bet in this one. Should compete sharply in this contest as his style of running fits well in this grouping. Win percent for this driver-trainer is a sparkling 39 percent - excellent probability. Napolitano is racking up the wins in recent times. Terrific win statistic makes this nice horse our contender. MICHAEL'S VICTORY - A formidable play in here as he has one of the highest winning clips in the grouping as well as tremendous credentials all around. Could provide us a win based on great recent speed ratings - earning an average of 89. DON'TCALLMEFRANCIS - The handicapping team always likes a proven performer. This horse's high winning rate is confirmation of that. Starters win from this position at Pocono Downs with better than average regularity, suggesting this tremendous wager.
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Race 2 - Post: 7:48 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 87 - Purse:$18000 - 5 YEAR OLDS & YOUNGER COLTS, STALLIONS & GELDINGS NW 7 EXT. PM RACES OR $70,000 LIFETIME PA PREFERRED MOHEGAN SUN POCONO DRIVER`S CHOICES: MATT KAKALEY #4 OVER #7
CONSORTIUM*CHOICES
# 2 TOM HILL 9/2
# 5 MICHAEL'S VICTORY 3/1
# 4 DON'TCALLMEFRANCIS 4/1
Look no further than TOM HILL as the bet in this one. Should compete sharply in this contest as his style of running fits well in this grouping. Win percent for this driver-trainer is a sparkling 39 percent - excellent probability. Napolitano is racking up the wins in recent times. Terrific win statistic makes this nice horse our contender. MICHAEL'S VICTORY - A formidable play in here as he has one of the highest winning clips in the grouping as well as tremendous credentials all around. Could provide us a win based on great recent speed ratings - earning an average of 89. DON'TCALLMEFRANCIS - The handicapping team always likes a proven performer. This horse's high winning rate is confirmation of that. Starters win from this position at Pocono Downs with better than average regularity, suggesting this tremendous wager.
Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Rideau Carleton
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Race 4 - Post: 7:30 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 82 - Purse:$6650 - WINNERS OVER $25,000. LIFETIME NOT LISTED PREFERRED.
CONSORTIUM*CHOICES
# 6 UNABATING 2/1
# 5 TORCHES ANGEL 5/1
# 2 ROCKY BOY 7/1
We've got a vibe UNABATING is going to get the score. Worth a close look here based on the ratings in the speed rating department alone. Comes into this race with good TrackMaster class stats in relationship to the group of animals - could be worth a shot. This nice horse achieved a really strong TrackMaster Speed Rating last out. Looks fit to come right back. TORCHES ANGEL - Earned a 82 speed rating last time out. A duplicate affair here should get the victory in this contest. Really good driver-trainer, winning 40 percent of the time. Looks to be a strong bet. ROCKY BOY - Pace makes the race is a favorite saying of this brain trust. Pace statistics here point to a sharp play. Drawing the 2 hole at this track has lead to a well above average win clip.
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Race 4 - Post: 7:30 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 82 - Purse:$6650 - WINNERS OVER $25,000. LIFETIME NOT LISTED PREFERRED.
CONSORTIUM*CHOICES
# 6 UNABATING 2/1
# 5 TORCHES ANGEL 5/1
# 2 ROCKY BOY 7/1
We've got a vibe UNABATING is going to get the score. Worth a close look here based on the ratings in the speed rating department alone. Comes into this race with good TrackMaster class stats in relationship to the group of animals - could be worth a shot. This nice horse achieved a really strong TrackMaster Speed Rating last out. Looks fit to come right back. TORCHES ANGEL - Earned a 82 speed rating last time out. A duplicate affair here should get the victory in this contest. Really good driver-trainer, winning 40 percent of the time. Looks to be a strong bet. ROCKY BOY - Pace makes the race is a favorite saying of this brain trust. Pace statistics here point to a sharp play. Drawing the 2 hole at this track has lead to a well above average win clip.
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Woodbine
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Race 7 - Maiden Claiming - 8.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $20300 Class Rating: 76
FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000, IF FOR $19,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.
RECOMMENDED*CHOICES
# 9 THUNDER POINT 5/1
# 7 SOCIAL SKILLS 12/1
# 6 EXTREMELY FRANK 6/1
THUNDER POINT looks to be a formidable contender. Has a strong shot in this race if you like back class. Could provide positive profits based on competitive recent Equibase Speed Figures with an average of 74. I like the jock on this gelding - very strong chance to win the contest. EXTREMELY FRANK - Boulanger's return on investment over the last 30 days automatically makes this pony a very solid contender.
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Race 7 - Maiden Claiming - 8.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $20300 Class Rating: 76
FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000, IF FOR $19,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.
RECOMMENDED*CHOICES
# 9 THUNDER POINT 5/1
# 7 SOCIAL SKILLS 12/1
# 6 EXTREMELY FRANK 6/1
THUNDER POINT looks to be a formidable contender. Has a strong shot in this race if you like back class. Could provide positive profits based on competitive recent Equibase Speed Figures with an average of 74. I like the jock on this gelding - very strong chance to win the contest. EXTREMELY FRANK - Boulanger's return on investment over the last 30 days automatically makes this pony a very solid contender.
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
Aqueduct - Race #2 - Post: 12:49pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $41,000 Class Rating: 80
Rating:
#1 KOPPER WIRED (ML=6/1)
#9 BAPU (ML=12/1)
#6 THERE GOES BEN (ML=3/1)
#12 TWO DOWN ONE TO GO (ML=8/1)
KOPPER WIRED - This thoroughbred obviously likes the conditions for today's race. Has garnered the highest speed rating on the grass at the distance and surface. This horse has increased his speed figs in each of the last 2 races. That kind of progress is telling me this horse is ready. BAPU - Taking a big class drop in class rating points from his September 28th race at Delaware Park. Based on that key piece of info, I will give this horse the advantage. Gelding's last race was against tougher open company. He's in with easier 'state breds' today. Based on his last TrackMaster turf number alone, I'm going to play this mount. THERE GOES BEN - Was a beaten favorite in his last start. Ran well considering the speed fig recorded was good enough to make him one of the contenders in today's contest. TWO DOWN ONE TO GO - The jockey/trainer duo of Gallardo and Asmussen has a strong ROI together. Asmussen has a very strong win percent in turf routes. This gelding should be in shape and ready to win.
Vulnerable Contenders: #11 APOLLO ELEVEN (ML=7/2), #15 SOUTHERN UNION (ML=4/1), #4 STREET FIGHTIN MAN (ML=6/1),
APOLLO ELEVEN - This animal hasn't shown much in the last pair of events. This horse likes to hit the board, but doesn't usually finish first. Leave out of the top spot. SOUTHERN UNION - This animal doesn't have a conquering demeanor. Very often finishes second or third. STREET FIGHTIN MAN - Granted the last race was nice, finishing third. The lack of any recent activity raises some concerns though. This racer ran a disappointing speed rating last time out. He shouldn't improve and will likely suffer defeat in today's race running that fig.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - BAPU - Comparing last speed ratings in this field, nobody beats this gelding. Tops in the field with a last speed rating of 93 on September 28th.
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STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#1 KOPPER WIRED is going to be the play if we are getting 9/2 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,6,9]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass
Aqueduct - Race #2 - Post: 12:49pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $41,000 Class Rating: 80
Rating:
#1 KOPPER WIRED (ML=6/1)
#9 BAPU (ML=12/1)
#6 THERE GOES BEN (ML=3/1)
#12 TWO DOWN ONE TO GO (ML=8/1)
KOPPER WIRED - This thoroughbred obviously likes the conditions for today's race. Has garnered the highest speed rating on the grass at the distance and surface. This horse has increased his speed figs in each of the last 2 races. That kind of progress is telling me this horse is ready. BAPU - Taking a big class drop in class rating points from his September 28th race at Delaware Park. Based on that key piece of info, I will give this horse the advantage. Gelding's last race was against tougher open company. He's in with easier 'state breds' today. Based on his last TrackMaster turf number alone, I'm going to play this mount. THERE GOES BEN - Was a beaten favorite in his last start. Ran well considering the speed fig recorded was good enough to make him one of the contenders in today's contest. TWO DOWN ONE TO GO - The jockey/trainer duo of Gallardo and Asmussen has a strong ROI together. Asmussen has a very strong win percent in turf routes. This gelding should be in shape and ready to win.
Vulnerable Contenders: #11 APOLLO ELEVEN (ML=7/2), #15 SOUTHERN UNION (ML=4/1), #4 STREET FIGHTIN MAN (ML=6/1),
APOLLO ELEVEN - This animal hasn't shown much in the last pair of events. This horse likes to hit the board, but doesn't usually finish first. Leave out of the top spot. SOUTHERN UNION - This animal doesn't have a conquering demeanor. Very often finishes second or third. STREET FIGHTIN MAN - Granted the last race was nice, finishing third. The lack of any recent activity raises some concerns though. This racer ran a disappointing speed rating last time out. He shouldn't improve and will likely suffer defeat in today's race running that fig.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - BAPU - Comparing last speed ratings in this field, nobody beats this gelding. Tops in the field with a last speed rating of 93 on September 28th.
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STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#1 KOPPER WIRED is going to be the play if we are getting 9/2 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,6,9]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
Golden Gate Fields - Race #1 - Post: 12:45pm - Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $7,000 Class Rating: 85
Rating:
#5 PRIVATE TANNER (ML=12/1)
#4 MANY INVESTMENTS (ML=3/1)
PRIVATE TANNER - Has discovered a soft spot today. MANY INVESTMENTS - I think this gelding is ready to run a good one. He's had enough races since the layoff and should be fit. He has the top earnings per start. Take a long look at this horse.
Vulnerable Contenders: #6 SOUTHEAST ASIA (ML=9/5), #3 TUPELO CUSH (ML=2/1), #2 WEST A WHILE (ML=8/1),
SOUTHEAST ASIA - You always believe this animal has a shot to be the victor, but he just misses most every time. Finished fourth last time out. Would have to perk up to finish in the money in today's event. Garnered a somewhat easily forgotten speed rating last time out in a $3,200 Claiming race on October 6th. Doubtful to see an improved performance off of that fig. TUPELO CUSH - If you keep playing these sort of 'bridesmaid' types, you're going to be disappointed frequently. In any affair of 5 furlongs, I like to support a contender that has been looking good in sprint affairs recently. This horse doesn't win here at Golden Gate Fields. He needs a different venue to show his best. WEST A WHILE - This gelding hasn't had any recent success in short distance affairs. Difficult to bet on him in this race.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#5 PRIVATE TANNER is going to be the play if we are getting 5/2 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,5]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None
Golden Gate Fields - Race #1 - Post: 12:45pm - Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $7,000 Class Rating: 85
Rating:
#5 PRIVATE TANNER (ML=12/1)
#4 MANY INVESTMENTS (ML=3/1)
PRIVATE TANNER - Has discovered a soft spot today. MANY INVESTMENTS - I think this gelding is ready to run a good one. He's had enough races since the layoff and should be fit. He has the top earnings per start. Take a long look at this horse.
Vulnerable Contenders: #6 SOUTHEAST ASIA (ML=9/5), #3 TUPELO CUSH (ML=2/1), #2 WEST A WHILE (ML=8/1),
SOUTHEAST ASIA - You always believe this animal has a shot to be the victor, but he just misses most every time. Finished fourth last time out. Would have to perk up to finish in the money in today's event. Garnered a somewhat easily forgotten speed rating last time out in a $3,200 Claiming race on October 6th. Doubtful to see an improved performance off of that fig. TUPELO CUSH - If you keep playing these sort of 'bridesmaid' types, you're going to be disappointed frequently. In any affair of 5 furlongs, I like to support a contender that has been looking good in sprint affairs recently. This horse doesn't win here at Golden Gate Fields. He needs a different venue to show his best. WEST A WHILE - This gelding hasn't had any recent success in short distance affairs. Difficult to bet on him in this race.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#5 PRIVATE TANNER is going to be the play if we are getting 5/2 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,5]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None
SPOT PLAYS
For Sunday
TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE
Aqueduct (2nd) There Goes Ben, 3-1
(6th) Achanaha, 7-2
Churchill Downs (5th) Summer Whites, 9-2
(10th) Nan's Pierce Arrow, 8-1
Golden Gate Fields (5th) Victoriously Jewel, 5-1
(6th) Gangnam Guy, 9-2
Gulfstream Park West (3rd) Stormin Charlotte, 8-1
(8th) Arella Princess, 7-2
Laurel Park (2nd) Papa's Forest, 6-1
(8th) Andalusite, 6-1
Mountaineer (2nd) Majestic Touch, 6-1
(4th) Can't Get Enough, 7-2
Parx Racing (5th) Discreet Duke, 9-2
(6th) Risque's Diamond, 3-1
Santa Anita (3rd) Liana Skye, 5-1
(7th) Seau, 7-2
Turf Paradise (4th) Steamnstone, 8-1
(7th) Raofthesun, 6-1
Woodbine (4th) Spanish River, 10-1
(5th) Leighlin Road, 3-1
For Sunday
TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE
Aqueduct (2nd) There Goes Ben, 3-1
(6th) Achanaha, 7-2
Churchill Downs (5th) Summer Whites, 9-2
(10th) Nan's Pierce Arrow, 8-1
Golden Gate Fields (5th) Victoriously Jewel, 5-1
(6th) Gangnam Guy, 9-2
Gulfstream Park West (3rd) Stormin Charlotte, 8-1
(8th) Arella Princess, 7-2
Laurel Park (2nd) Papa's Forest, 6-1
(8th) Andalusite, 6-1
Mountaineer (2nd) Majestic Touch, 6-1
(4th) Can't Get Enough, 7-2
Parx Racing (5th) Discreet Duke, 9-2
(6th) Risque's Diamond, 3-1
Santa Anita (3rd) Liana Skye, 5-1
(7th) Seau, 7-2
Turf Paradise (4th) Steamnstone, 8-1
(7th) Raofthesun, 6-1
Woodbine (4th) Spanish River, 10-1
(5th) Leighlin Road, 3-1
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Camarero Race Track
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Race 5 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $5750 Class Rating: 63
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE FEBRUARY 5, 2016 AND WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $5,000 OR LESS. THREE YEAR OLDS, 117 LBS.; OLDER, 121 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 4 ALLOWED 1 LBS. A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 18 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 18 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $3,500.
RECOMMENDED*CHOICES
# 6 CLASSIC CHARLIE 5/2
# 9 MY HONEY LAURIE 9/2
# 2 LA PLATANERA 10/1
CLASSIC CHARLIE is my choice. Should best this group here, showing very good numbers of late. Players should take a good look at this one as this mare has one of the best win percentages at this distance in this group. Must be carefully examined - I like the figs from the last contest. MY HONEY LAURIE - Garcia is trying to score with this horse by bringing her back so soon. Earnings per start at the distance/surface is a good angle. This horse ranks at the top in this group. LA PLATANERA - Is worth careful consideration and may be a bet - strong speed figs (67 average) at today's distance and surface as of late.
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Race 5 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $5750 Class Rating: 63
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE FEBRUARY 5, 2016 AND WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $5,000 OR LESS. THREE YEAR OLDS, 117 LBS.; OLDER, 121 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 4 ALLOWED 1 LBS. A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 18 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 18 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $3,500.
RECOMMENDED*CHOICES
# 6 CLASSIC CHARLIE 5/2
# 9 MY HONEY LAURIE 9/2
# 2 LA PLATANERA 10/1
CLASSIC CHARLIE is my choice. Should best this group here, showing very good numbers of late. Players should take a good look at this one as this mare has one of the best win percentages at this distance in this group. Must be carefully examined - I like the figs from the last contest. MY HONEY LAURIE - Garcia is trying to score with this horse by bringing her back so soon. Earnings per start at the distance/surface is a good angle. This horse ranks at the top in this group. LA PLATANERA - Is worth careful consideration and may be a bet - strong speed figs (67 average) at today's distance and surface as of late.
Handicapped by Rick Needham at Aqueduct
RACE #6 - AQUEDUCT - 2:50 PM EASTERN POST
The Long Island Handicap
12.0 FURLONGS TURF GRADE III FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD STAKES $200,000.00 PURSE
#2 ITSONLYACTINGDAD
#6 ACHNAHA
#1 DESIREE CLARY
#4 SWEAR BY IT
The Long Island Handicap in named for the largest island in the continental United States, and is home to both Aqueduct and Belmont Park racetracks. Here in the 61st renewal of this graded stakes test, #2 ITSONLYACTINGDAD takes a class drop (-8), and has produced "POWER RUN PERFORMANCES" in each of her last five outings, hitting the board in a pair, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in her 3rd race back. #6 ACHNAHA, an Irish-bred entry, shares the overall speed honors in this field racing at today's distance of 12.0 furlongs on the grass with #1 DESIREE CLARY and has hit the board in three of her last four starts, including a win in her 4th race back.
RACE #6 - AQUEDUCT - 2:50 PM EASTERN POST
The Long Island Handicap
12.0 FURLONGS TURF GRADE III FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD STAKES $200,000.00 PURSE
#2 ITSONLYACTINGDAD
#6 ACHNAHA
#1 DESIREE CLARY
#4 SWEAR BY IT
The Long Island Handicap in named for the largest island in the continental United States, and is home to both Aqueduct and Belmont Park racetracks. Here in the 61st renewal of this graded stakes test, #2 ITSONLYACTINGDAD takes a class drop (-8), and has produced "POWER RUN PERFORMANCES" in each of her last five outings, hitting the board in a pair, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in her 3rd race back. #6 ACHNAHA, an Irish-bred entry, shares the overall speed honors in this field racing at today's distance of 12.0 furlongs on the grass with #1 DESIREE CLARY and has hit the board in three of her last four starts, including a win in her 4th race back.
