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English Premier TODAY 20:00

Southampton

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Man Utd

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT SOUTHAMPTON	RECENT FORM
AWAWHWADHLAL​ Most recent​	1 - 1 2 - 3 1 - 2 0 - 3	HDALHWAWHWHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Man United have won one of their last ten away matches

EXPERT VERDICT: Manchester United’s shaky away form makes them unappealing at the prices and Southampton look value to end their three-match winless streak. The Red Devils were fortunate in victory at Arsenal in their last away game and their road jitters could prevent them from landing their fifth triumph in a row.

RECOMMENDATION: Southampton
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Italian Serie A TODAY 18:00

Cagliari

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Chievo

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT CAGLIARI	RECENT FORM
HDALHDADHLHD*​ Most recent​	0 - 1 0 - 2 0 - 0 4 - 1	HLALHDHWADHD​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Cagliari are the only team in Serie A yet to register a home win

EXPERT VERDICT: With three draws and a win in their last four league matches, Chievo are improving and a decent price to heap more misery on troubled Cagliari. The Sardinians simply cannot win at home and last week’s 4-0 thumping by Fiorentina was the low point. They do like to attack, however, and eight of their last 12 have produced three goals or more.

RECOMMENDATION: Both teams to score
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Italian Serie A TODAY 20:00

Verona

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Sampdoria

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT VERONA	RECENT FORM
HDADADHLALHW​ Most recent​	2 - 0 1 - 1 0 - 0	ALHWHDADHDHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Sampdoria have drawn five of their last seven matches

EXPERT VERDICT: After a horror show at Napoli it looked like Verona had stopped the bleeding with a trio of straight draws. However, they’ve lost their last two – narrowly, but defeats nonetheless – and they may well get pipped once again by a Sampdoria side who have lost only once on the road.

RECOMMENDATION: Sampdoria
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Champions League Tu 9Dec 19:45

Galatasaray

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Arsenal

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT GALATASARAY	RECENT FORM
ALAWHLALAWHW​ Most recent​	0 - 0	ALHLHWAWHWAL​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Galatasaray have not kept a clean sheet in their last seven home matches

EXPERT VERDICT: Arsenal have been more consistent in Europe than in the Premier League and can give themselvs the best chance of winning Group D by beating Galatasaray in Istanbul. The Turkish hosts are guaranteed to finish bottom and their goals-conceded tally (15) is the second highest in the competition.

RECOMMENDATION: Arsenal
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Champions League Tu 9Dec 19:45

Liverpool

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Basle

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT LIVERPOOL	RECENT FORM
HLALADHWAWHD​ Most recent​	1 - 1	HWAWHWHLAWAW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Liverpool have not scored more than one goal in eight of their last 11 matches

EXPERT VERDICT: Liverpool look an ordinary side without Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge and they could be heading out of the Champions League if they record a poor result against Basle. The Swiss side have conceded just two goals in their last four Champions League matches and their solid defence can help them achieve the point they need to hold on to second place.

RECOMMENDATION: Draw
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Champions League We 10Dec 19:45

Chelsea

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Sporting Lisbon

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SKY1		8/11	11/4	4	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT CHELSEA	RECENT FORM
AWHWAWADHWAL​ Most recent​	Unknown	HWHDAWHWHWAW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Chelsea have scored two goals or more in their last seven home games

EXPERT VERDICT: Chelsea are guaranteed top spot in Group G but should still be motivated enough to see off Sporting at Stamford Bridge. The Portuguese need just a draw to seal a place in the last 16 but may struggle to contain a Blues side eager to atone for Saturday’s 2-1 loss at Newcastle.

RECOMMENDATION: Chelsea
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NHL Grand Salami - December

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
12/1 5 26.5 31 OVER
12/2 10 55.5 45 UNDER
12/3 4 21 22 OVER
12/4 11 60.5 65 OVER
12/5 3 15.5 24 OVER
12/6 12 64 65 OVER
12/7 4 21.5 21 UNDER
12/8 3 - - -

 

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NHL Preview: Panthers (11-7) at Blues (17-8)

Date: December 08, 2014 8:00 PM EDT

The comforts of home were always there for Martin Brodeur during his 21 seasons in New Jersey, where the winningest goalie in NHL history earned 379 of his victories.

Now the future Hall of Famer will experience something new at the age of 42.

Brodeur makes his first home start in a St. Louis uniform Monday night when the Blues face off against the Florida Panthers.

Brodeur has appeared in two games since St. Louis (17-8-2) signed him Tuesday, losing his first start 4-3 on Thursday in Nashville before picking up a win Saturday by stopping 14 of 15 shots in relief of Jake Allen to help the Blues beat the New York Islanders 6-4.

"Not what I expected, that's for sure," Brodeur told the Blues' official website. "I think it's been a tough road trip. We played some tough teams.

"It's nice. First one out of the way so I'm excited about that."

Brodeur will chase his 690th career win Monday behind a defensive unit coming off its worst stretch this season. St. Louis has allowed four goals in each of the last three contests after surrendering four only twice across the first 24 games.

"We haven't played our best hockey," defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk said. "We've looked almost lazy and haven't really played that smart, simple game we're so good at ... Then we start to play and we look like the Blues that everyone kind of says that we are, the fast, hard-hitting, simple kind of blue-collar team."

The Blues ended a two-game skid Saturday behind the offense, which had three goals in both the second and third periods to overcome a 3-0 deficit. Paul Stastny scored two, T.J. Oshie got his third this season and Vladimir Tarasenko his fifth in five games.

They'll look to carry that momentum into what statistically is shaping up to be a defensive battle. Florida (11-7-7) ranks in the NHL's top 10 with 2.40 goals allowed per game, sitting just behind the Blues, who allow an average of 2.26.

The Panthers have not allowed more than three during their 4-1-1 stretch.

Rookie defenseman Aaron Ekblad has led the charge on both ends of the ice. The 2014 first overall draft pick leads the NHL with six points this month and the team with 13 assists this season.

"I don't want to get too cocky or anything like that, but pretty happy to be producing and I couldn't be doing that without some help from these guys," Ekblad told the Panthers' official site. "They're making great plays and giving me those opportunities."

Florida, kicking off a three-game trip, sits near the bottom of the NHL with 2.20 goals per game but has 10 over its last three, including Saturday's 3-2 win over Buffalo.

"I thought we played really well as a team," said goaltender Roberto Luongo, who stopped 26 shots. "Now we've got to focus on a big road trip for us here."

Luongo will likely start in net again and seeks his fourth win in five games. He is 15-11-0-1 against the Blues in his career, but lost his last meeting 4-3 in a shootout on Feb. 17, 2013, while still with Vancouver.

The Blues have won four straight over the Panthers by a combined score of 17-2, including a 7-0 victory Oct. 5, 2013, in the most recent meeting in St. Louis.

 

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NBA Preview: Suns (12-9) at Clippers (14-5)

Date: December 08, 2014 10:30 PM EDT

Chris Paul and Blake Griffin have been one of the NBA's most efficient duos this season, and they've been even better during the Clippers' recent hot stretch.

They'll look to lead Los Angeles to a 10th win in 11 games Monday night when it hosts the Phoenix Suns.

Paul, averaging 17.9 points on 53.4 percent shooting, and Griffin, at 22.9 on 50.1 percent, are two of eight players and the only teammates averaging at least 17.0 points and shooting 50.0 percent or better.

They've elevated their play during Los Angeles' 9-1 run, with Paul shooting 59.0 percent from the field and going 18 for 36 from 3-point range. Griffin has asserted himself more on the latter portion of this stretch, averaging 26.4 points and shooting 61.4 percent in the last five games.

Both were economical in Saturday's 120-100 win over New Orleans. Griffin scored 30 points while going 10 for 15 while Paul had 18 points on 7-of-13 shooting with a season-high 16 assists.

The Clippers (14-5) outscored the Pelicans a combined 73-42 in the first and third quarters and hit a season-best 17 3-pointers on 32 attempts. They're averaging 110.7 points and shooting 51.3 percent while winning nine of 10. Six different players have hit at least 10 3-pointers in that stretch.

Los Angeles recorded 34 assists for its third straight game with at least 32. The team is averaging 26.1 assists over the last 10 contests after it had 22.9 per game during its 5-4 start.

"Guys are just making the right play," Griffin told the team's official website. "I said to CP on the bench, sometimes we pass it one too many times. That's a pretty good problem to have."

Paul scored a season-high 32 points and was 5 of 6 from deep in a 120-107 home win over Phoenix on Nov. 15. Griffin had 19 points on 7-of-12 shooting.

Los Angeles was 14 of 29 from beyond the arc to overcome a season-high 21 turnovers for its eighth victory in 11 meetings. The Clippers shot 52.9 percent from the field compared to 38.4 percent for the Suns (12-9), who continue to struggle to find ways to win when they don't shoot well.

Phoenix is 2-7 when it shoots worse than 44.7 percent, and its 41.3 field-goal percentage in losses is one of the lowest in the NBA.

The Suns hit a season-low 36.6 percent of their shots in Saturday's 100-95 loss at Houston after shooting a combined 53.0 percent in back-to-back victories. Phoenix was outscored 35-18 in the first quarter.

"We outplayed them in the second half, but you can't get down 20 at the half," coach Jeff Hornacek said.

Eric Bledsoe scored a team-high 23 points while Markieff Morris continued to struggle with four points on 2-for-14 shooting. Morris is shooting 36.8 percent over his last six games after shooting 51.1 percent in his first 15 contests.

Hornacek said Isaiah Thomas (15.5 ppg) could return Monday after missing six games with a right ankle injury.

Bledsoe was limited to one point in the first meeting, though he had 10 assists, while Morris had five points and went 2 for 10 from the floor.

The Clippers have won five of six in the series in Los Angeles, with the victories coming by an average of 16.0 points.

 

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'Raptors return to winning ways'

Raptors found it difficult to slow down LeBron and his Cavaliers' Friday night walking off at the wrong end of a 105-91 decision at the Air Canada Centre. The Eastern Conference leading Raptors (15-5, 12-8 ATS) will now look to get back into the win column when they host road weary Nuggets (9-11, 8-11-1 ATS) playing without rest and their third road game in four days. Motivated following the beat-down along with a scheduling advantage Raptors are the choice. Since retooling last year Raptors have been cash cows after a loss the previous effort posting a profitable 19-5-1 record against the betting line including a sparkling 9-1-1 mark as home chalk. Toronto cashing 6-of-11 (6-3-2 ATS) playing on 2 days rest including 2-0-1 ATS when playing an un-rested team improve to 13-6-2 ATS as home chalk vs a team with a losing record, 11-1 ATS vs the NBA Northwest.

 

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NCAAB

.Florida lost four of last six games, but all four losses were to teams in the top 30; Gators are 3-0 vs teams outside top 100, winning by 23-5-9, but Yale is #79 and they beat UConn 45-44 last game- Bulldogs grabbed 13 offensive rebounds, UConn one. Yale lost by 6 to Providence in its other top 100 game; Yale is a top 30 team nationally in terms of experience.

UCSB is 4-3, losing at Kansas by 10, at 8-1 Fla Gulf Coast in OT; they finished 2nd in Alaskan Shootout, losing by hoop to Colorado St, after an OT win over Mercer in semis. SMU won last three games by 13-12-13 points after 2-3 start, with all three losses to top 50 teams. Mustangs are turning ball over 21.6% of time playing a slow (#259) tempo.

Providence lost last two games to Kentucky/BC after a 6-0 start; Friars are forcing turnovers 21.8% of the time- they're 3-0 vs teams outside top 200, winning by 4-21-37 points. Brown is local rival; they split pair with Friars last two years, with two games decided by total of 5 points- they are 3-6 vs D-I teams, with all six losses by 12+ points. .

Purdue lost to #166 North Florida of A-Sun Saturday, bad loss; Boilers are 6-2, had just beaten BYU/NC State before UNF loss- they're 4-1 vs teams outside top 100, with wins all by 20+ points. Fort Wayne is 4-2, losing by 9 at Georgia Tech in only top 100 game; Mastodons are good at getting to foul line (#5 in US) but make only 65.9% once they get there.

North Dakota is 2-4 vs D-I teams, losing by 12 at Northern Iowa, 37 at Utah in only top 100 games; UND is allowing teams to make 56.8% of its 2-point shots. Minnesota is 4-0 vs teams outside top 100, winning by 22-18-15-20 points; Gophers are forcing turnovers 27.5% of time, #5 in country. Minnesota is making 59.9% of its foul shots, not very good.

Neb-Omaha is playing #2 tempo in nation; they won at Marquette, lost by 18 at K-State, 13 at Nebraska. Mavericks haven't played in six days; this is their fifth road game already. Air Force is 0-3 vs teams in top 200, losing by 6-1-15 points; Falcons turn ball over 24.1% of time- they play #299 tempo. Best team they've beaten is #317 Citadel.

7-1 Butler is 4-0 against teams outside top 200, with all four wins by 22+ points; Bulldogs have two top 25 wins, are forcing turnovers on 25% of possesions (#17 in US). Kennesaw State is 3-7, scoring total of 84 points in last two games; Owls lost to Syracuse by 47, to Cal by 34- they turn ball over 25.9% of time. Three of their last four losses are by 13 or less.

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Monticello Raceway

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 4 - Post: 1:25 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 71 - Purse:$2700 - F& M $4000 CLAIMING/ALLOWANCES NON-WINNERS $1350 LAST 3 STARTS J TAGGART JR 3 OVER 6


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 1 WHEELCHAIR WENDY 5/2


# 3 CARRIE ANN 4/1


# 5 SWEET SISTER PALZ 8/1

Really keen on the probability of WHEELCHAIR WENDY taking down the winner's share in this contest. The consortium saw this horse's name on a t-shirt. Call it our coffee house play, worth a small play. The wagering panel gives this race horse a great chance to win this one, class ratings are tops in the bunch. Certainly should be given a look based on the good TrackMaster Speed Rating earned in the last race. CARRIE ANN - Many analyzers know speed is is such an important factor. This horse has credentials with a 73 average ranking. A very good class horse cannot be forgotten. With an avg class stat of 73 all signs point to yes. SWEET SISTER PALZ - Pace figures show this fine animal has what it takes to end up in the winner's circle for this race.

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Woodbine

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 6 - Post: 9:05 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 78 - Purse:$8000 - FILLIES & MARES, CLAIMING HANDICAP $8,000 TO $10,000. ALLOWANCES FOR AGE. ENTER IN MULTIPLES OF $1,000. LINE


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 7 SPEND IT ALL 5/1


# 3 ONE NIGHT DANCE 10/1


# 6 COUNTRY DELIGHT 15/1

All signs point to SPEND IT ALL for the pick. Take a look at this standardbred's average speed statistic of 88 and compare to today's class rating. Looks like a competitive bet. There is a great probability that this harness racer will improve with the med change with first time Lasix. Heads into this race with very good TrackMaster class figures relative to the group - worth a look. ONE NIGHT DANCE - Earned a 74 TrackMaster Speed Rating last time out. A duplicate effort here should get the ultimate prize in this race. COUNTRY DELIGHT - Post 6 has been winning at an above average percent, suggesting competitive probability of success for this one.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Mahoning Valley Race Course

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Race 6 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $6500 Class Rating: 78

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE DECEMBER 8. THREE YEAR OLDS, 123 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 8 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000 OHIO REGISTERED FOALS PREFERRED).


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The Walker Group Picks

# 8 LEADEROFTHESTORM 5/1


# 11 RELENTLESS MOVE 3/1


# 12 FREE ENTRY 4/1


LEADEROFTHESTORM has a respectable shot to take this race. Castro has him trained very well to break swiftly out of the gate. Has been racing solidly in races of this distance, going 5 out of 25 under similar conditions. RELENTLESS MOVE - Could provide positive returns based on decent recent Equibase Speed Figs with an average of 83. Colon has been hot the last month, winning at a nifty 18 percent rate. FREE ENTRY - Should hit the board without any problem. Have to take a chance on this gelding with the reliable earnings per start in dirt sprint events.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Sunland Park

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Race 3 - Allowance - 300y on the Dirt. Purse: $35000 Class Rating: 98

QUARTER HORSE 300Y, FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, OR TRIAL SINCE NOVEMBER 8 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CONDITION ELIGIBILITY PREFERRED).


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The Walker Group Picks

# 5 FITTEST 3/1


# 8 CALL ME CASH MAN 6/1


# 3 ANAZOOM 6/1


FITTEST should be supported as the bet in here. Appears to have a decent class edge based on the most recent company kept. Has to be given a chance versus this group displaying strong numbers lately and an average speed rating of 97 under similar conditions. His 98 average has this gelding with among the best speed figures in this contest. CALL ME CASH MAN - This gelding is coming back in next to no time to race. ANAZOOM - Ran a solid last race. Has to be carefully examined versus this group displaying respectable numbers as of late and an average Equibase Speed Figure of 91 under similar conditions.

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Parx Racing - Race #5 - Post: 2:13pm - Starter Allowance - 6.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $24,000 Class Rating: 89

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#6 FRAN'S BUCKAROO (ML=9/2)


FRAN'S BUCKAROO - Have to like this gelding today. If you take a look at his PP lines you see a definite trend, getting closer with every race. This thoroughbred has increased his Equibase speed figures in each of the last two races. That kind of progress is important to note. Ranked number 1 in earnings per start. Another confirmation that this animal is the class of the race.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 PESCI TO DE NIRO (ML=2/1), #7 WORTHY LION (ML=3/1), #4 GRIS HOMBRE (ML=5/1),

PESCI TO DE NIRO - The finish position of fifth in the last event shows me that this horse may be going out of form. You always think this horse has a shot to cross the finish line in first, but he falls short often. Tough for this closer horse to get up today. Without a hot pace to stir things up, the lone early speed is going to make it awfully hard to get the job done. WORTHY LION - Difficult to wager on any horse in a sprint race at 3/1 when he hasn't shown any on the board results in sprints in the last two months. GRIS HOMBRE - Don't believe this steed will make a winning move in today's race. That last fig was somewhat easily forgotten when compared with today's class figure.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - FRAN'S BUCKAROO - Analysis shows this gelding's last speed number of 91 is as good as any. Don't overlook this gelding in your betting.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #6 FRAN'S BUCKAROO on the nose if you can get odds of 1/1 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
6 with [1,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
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Woodbine Harness: Monday 12/8 Analysis
By Greg Gangle

DRF HARNESS

Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

Best Bet: THE ONLY ONE (1st)

Spot Play: WHIPPET GOOD (10th)


Race 1

(7) THE ONLY ONE will debut for trainer Carmen Auciello and will offer a short price. (2) AISLING draws inside, comes from the Moreau barn and has hit the board in four of his last five starts. (10) SIX BAX has won two straight and three of his last four at this level. He'll need to overcome post 10, but comes from the Baillargeon barn.

Race 2

(4) I C D MOOLAH is a consistent threat at this level, comes from a high percentage barn and is a logical option. (6) ELECTRIFY has hit the board in each of his last two starts and has been offering a price. (1) IF IT RAINS gets the rail and has won two straight. He moves onto this circuit but comes from a high percentage barn in Nixon.

Race 3

(1) LOVE DETECTIVE has been knocking on the door as of late and is due for a winning effort. She overcame the outside last week and will begin from the rail. (7) TELLMEHOWYOULIKEIT has won two of his last three starts and has a good overall record this season. He shows quick speed over Pocono and likely will offer a short price. (5) EARLY HIT has won two straight, moves onto this circuit and gets Christoforou in the bike.

Race 4

(8) ALLIES DRAGON just missed in his latest at Pocono in a speedy time. He's 0-for-19 coming into this dash but will debut for trainer Fine. (5) JEREMYS JEANS comes from a Hall of Famer in Bob McIntosh and is fresh off a win. (4) EUCHRED draws inside, qualified sharply and comes from the McNair barn.

Race 5

(2) MISS PANTHERS was a beaten favourite last week, but is capable again with an inside post. (8) SEAWIND PASCALE has been much better as of late and the Macdonnell barn has been rolling in the past few weeks. She has the speed and has a good overall record this season. (10) STRONG HOPE closed very well last week to finish third and is capable of overcoming the outside post 10.

Race 6

(4) A REAL COMMITMENT moves into the Moreau barn and has 10 wins this season from 38 starts. (9) KIKISKISSINKOUSIN has won eight of 41 starts this season and has been a consistent threat at this level. (1) JET HOT STUFF raced well in the debut for trainer Heard last week and gets the rail. She's a price option with some upside.

Race 7

(7) J JS DELIVERY has won two straight, including last week in this class. (3) BRIGHT FUTURE comes from the Baillargeon barn and has hit the board in each of his last two. (6) NO SERIOUS MATTER doesn't like to win, but has the speed and talent to be a major threat for the triactor.

Race 8

(6) MMS LUCKY BOY draws in the middle of the gate and has hit the board in three of his last four starts. He's due for a win and comes from a top barn. (2) INTENSE AMERICA returns home after competing in the Breeders Crown and may be overbet. (1) MONEY MAVEN draws the rail and has won two of his last three. He closed well last week and deserves some attention.

Race 9

(10) INCOGNITO is fresh off a win at this level and looks like to horse to beat despite a post 10 start. (3) VAL AMERICA comes from the Montini barn and has hit the board in each of his last two and four of his last five. (1) SHOW TOPPER draws the rail and has won each of his last two at this level. He's a big player in this dash.

Race 10

(3) WHIPPET GOOD has been knocking on the door as of late and is the picture of back class. (2) CANBEC KINGKAZIMIR draws inside and drops down in class for trainer Vic Puddy. (1) POP POP JOE raced well last week at this level and draws inside once again. He doesn't have the best record this season, but has some momentum in his favour at a price.

 

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Northfield: Monday 12/8 Analysis + Pick Four ticket
By Jeremey Day

DRF HARNESS


Race 8 - $10,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

Jeremey’s $1 Pick Four Play:

5 / 7,8 / 2,6,7,8 / 1,2,5,6 = $32


Best Bet: MYTHICAL HALL (9th)

Spot Play: FANCY CREEK ELUSIV (14th)


Race 1

(2) VERTIGO HANOVER was an easy winner at this level a few starts ago. (4) FEELIN CORNERED owns only one win on the year but gets sent out for the top barn in the country; threat. (1) TOLEDO BEND GATOR gelding can crank it up late but could need a start over the track.

Race 2

(6) CHASE THE SUN doesn't come into the race with the best form but has beaten much better on the year for a streaky trainer. (1) CRAIG MICHAEL gets the best post and should be in line for a decent trip. (2) SANTA'S SPECIAL gelding is one of few that has been competitive at this level and could show improvement for new connections.

Race 3

(3) ORSE POWER gets sent out first start for the top barn in the country. The connections are deadly with first timers racing for them. (1) JAGGER BLUE CHIP is just now back in racing shape and will be used very aggressively from the best post. (2) TEST OF WILL also gets a huge trainer change; threat.

Race 4

(4) TEAM ZORDIN was the top driver's choice and will be in the mix early. (8) FORTUNE SAILOR gelding just needs a good setup for a chance at a piece late. (2) LADY REV mare is inconsistent from week to week but will look to make it three straight against a much better field; command a price.

Race 5

(2) POWER ROCK has been facing better and will be tough to beat with an easy lead; fires early. (6) FORTUNE'S JENNA gelding needed his last start off over a month. The pacer gets sent out for capable connections and is one of few threats in the race. (1) BANDICOOT picks up a significant driver change with the rail.

Race 6

(1) MYBROTHERGEORGE well bred pacer will look to drop and pop driven very aggressively down in class. (5) IRA'S BIG GUY ships in from out east where the gelding had been going some big miles. (3) BOLERO ANDREW went from barely getting around the track to razor sharp in a matter of a few starts; threat.

Race 7

(5) SENOR GLIDE seven-year-old stallion makes his third start back off a long layoff and faces a much easier field. (1) FLORIDA MAC ATTACK comes off a nice win and gets a great post. (7) NORMA'S ROSE picks up a top driver and will likely try and fly off the gate for a spot.

Race 8

(5) LITTLE PRINCE beat a better field last out and just needs a trouble-free trip to cash. (3) TYLER'S Z TAM makes his second start for new connections and could be one of few threats to the top choice. (1) STORMY WEST well bred stallion comes into the race off a nice victory; threat.

Race 9

(7) MYTHICAL HALL raced gamely last out not missing by much from a very tough post. The classy trotter should get the jump on his main competition. (8) VICTORY IS COMING mare needs to find a way to stay within striking distance off the top choice for a shot late. (9) ACTION-BROADWAY owns all the back class but could need another start based on her last effort.

Race 10

In a tough race to gauge (6) BETTOR'S CHOICE should benefit from early gate speed and the top driver. (2) ONHISHONOR HANOVER gelding has not won at this level but has been racing gamely; fires early. (7) REAL FUTURE will offer a great price but needs to find a way into the race along with some racing luck.

Race 11

(6) MASTER STROKE needed his last start off over a month and was full of pace prior to the time off. (2) WIT AND WISDOM has really turned it around in his last few and can threaten with a good trip. (1) KING OTRA picks up a top driver from the rail; threat.

Race 12

(1) ART'S ON FIRE gelding faces much easier shipping in from out east and gets the best post. (2) SEMALUE EXPRESS has shown a good burst of speed when timed right and should be in line for a nice trip up close. (3) DVCFLYINGFRENCHMAN is in the same boat as the top choice and could be sitting on a good effort.

Race 13

(2) HEAD OF THE BARN is racing better than his lines indicate and keeps a top driver. (1) LIBERAL three-year-old colt makes his first start for a new trainer with the best post; threat. (3) KEYSTONE ROYCE was an easy wire to wire winner last out but will need much more; command a price.

Race 14

(4) FANCY CREEK ELUSIV needed his last start and should have much more to offer second start back off a long layoff. (1) LOST JEWELS gelding should benefit from his gate speed; fires early. (9) BETTOR WIN gelding has been razor sharp for the new connections and just needs to find a way into the race from the second tier.

Race 15

(5) MODERN WARFARE picks up a significant driver change and has been competitive at this level. (4) STRANGE HANOVER has yet to win in twenty-nine attempts on the year but has been very close in recent; threat. (1) JET SET STYLE closed nicely last out and makes his second start for new connections.

 

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Yonkers: Monday 12/8 Analysis
By Matt Rose

DRF HARNESS

MEET STATS: 359 - 1046 / $1891.50 BEST BETS: 57 - 85 / $185.20

Best Bet: DANISHDUJOUR (5th)

Spot Play: THE AMAZING ART (1st)


Race 1

(4) THE AMAZING ART closed belatedly from the eight hole last week in his debut for the DiDomenico barn; he can be much closer tonight at nowhere near his 20/1 morning line. (1) FAIRYTALE PRINCE has been a steady check-earner and he draws best. (2) BLACK HAMMER had a useful local debut.

Race 2

(3) WELL CONNECTED KID raced well in the slop last week; clearly he can top these. (2) IVANA HANOVER has speed and a better draw. (6) MY MUSCLEMAN picks up the red-hot Bartlett in the bike upon arrival from Saratoga.

Race 3

(7) ARUBA VACATION has loads of back class and with his early speed the outside post shouldn't present a serious problem. (2) FALCOR BLUESTONE ships from Canada for Auciello and could be a good fit here. (3) BULLVILLE ATA GIRL flattened out in her local debut but maybe she can hang on for the bottom of the ticket tonight.

Race 4

(4) MISSY GOLDFIRE was too far back in one of last week's added-distance events; mare drops to the winning level tonight. (6) SUN OF A VICTORY also drops in class and should be forwardly placed. (8) EASTER LEGGS raced well last week but she may be done in by the eight hole.

Race 5

(3) DANISHDUJOUR gets both serious class and post relief tonight; pretty logical selecting here. (2) BOOTS N BOURBON had poor cover but rallied decently last week. (5) MEETYOUATMIDNIGHT keeps Merton and he looks for two straight.

Race 6

(1) MASSACAIA raced very well in defeat upon arrival and the colt can take the next logical step tonight. (6) TAC'S DELIGHT is probably best but he has to behave himself. (2) WILD SMILE should never be far back from this spot.

Race 7

(5) COMMISSIONER DALEY looked very strong last week and he can clearly take another. (1) SON OF NORDIC has speed, class and the best draw. (2) TAMASIN HALL gets to put her nose on the gate tonight.

Race 8

(3) HOT RODDY has raced well to be second best in his last two; gelding is as good as any in here. (1) SHADY CITY has been racing well for Team Stalbaum. (4) DIAMOND KEEPER goes second-time Lasix and drops in class; big threat.

Race 9

(3) ROCK ICON gets needed post relief and should have a tactical edge on his main rivals. (5) THAT'S THE LIFE has done little wrong hitting the ticket in his last two. (6) ROADWAY is loaded with back class but his form isn't the best.

Race 10

(6) IDEALBEACH HANOVER seems to be a bit more talented than these and he only needs a live trip to score. (1) BEACHY DREAM gets another crack from the rail looking for two straight. (3) STIRLING CADILLAC will likely be flashing early speed from this spot.

Race 11

(4) MISTER ANSON looked strong going wire-to-wire last out versus similar; repeats. (2) KEEP IT SWEET ships in for new connections and the filly may be a good fit here; maybe we need to watch one, however. (8) MARKUP HANOVER could be forwardly placed off the gate.

Race 12

(3) MOLIERE HANOVER was third best to two tough ones last week; graduates tonight. (2) ELECTRIC CRUISER ships back off some okay-looking lines at The Meadowlands and he returns to Sears. (8) CARD SHOCK could spice up the exotics from the eight hole.