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English Premier TODAY 20:00

Liverpool

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Newcastle

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
SS1		2/5	4	8	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT LIVERPOOL	RECENT FORM
HWHDAWHLALAW​ Most recent​	2 - 1 1 - 1 3 - 1 3 - 0	ALHWHLALHLAL​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Newcastle have failed to score in five of their last seven away games

EXPERT VERDICT: Liverpool have not impressed in recent games but this looks an ideal opportnity for them to get back to winning ways. They were solid enough when beating Blackburn in their FA Cup quarter-final replay and can rediscover their scoring touch against a Magpies team who have beaten only Aston Villa in their last eight games.

RECOMMENDATION: Liverpool to win 3-0
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REFEREE: Lee Mason STADIUM:

 

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Scottish Premiership TODAY 19:45

St Mirren

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Ross County

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BT1		9/5	12/5	7/5	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT ST MIRREN	RECENT FORM
ALHWALALHLAL​ Most recent​	2 - 2 1 - 0 2 - 1 1 - 4	HWHWADHWAWHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: St Mirren have claimed just five points from their 16 home matches this season

EXPERT VERDICT: Ross County have come out storming to give themselves breathing space at the bottom of the Scottish Premiership and it is difficult to see St Mirren giving them problems. Ross have won seven of their last eight league matches and the Buddies look unlikely to put up much resistance.

RECOMMENDATION: Ross County
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REFEREE: William Collum STADIUM: St Mirren Park

 

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Champions League Tu 14Apr 19:45

Atl Madrid

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Real Madrid

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ITV		9/5	12/5	17/10	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT ATL MADRID	RECENT FORM
ADHWHWAWHWAD​ Most recent​	4 - 0 2 - 0 1 - 0 2 - 2	HLHWALHWAWHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Real Madrid have not beaten Atletico in normal time in their last eight derbies

EXPERT VERDICT: Atletico Madrid have not allowed last season's Champions League final defeat to get them down and can stretch their unbeaten run against Real to seven games with a quarter-final first-leg victory at the Vicente Calderon. Real lost 4-0 at the venue in February and could be heading for another defeat, albeit by a smaller margin.

RECOMMENDATION: Atletico Madrid
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Champions League Tu 14Apr 19:45

Juventus

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Monaco

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SS1		1/2	16/5	15/2	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT JUVENTUS	RECENT FORM
AWAWHWHWAWAL​ Most recent​	4 - 1	HWHLAWHDHDAW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Juventus have won nine of their last ten home fixtures

EXPERT VERDICT: Serie A leaders Juventus have a trophy double in their sights and can put one foot in the Champions League semi-finals by coasting to a routine home win over Monaco. Arsenal were guilty of underestimating the French side but Juventus are likely to produce a more controlled performance and can register a fifth clean sheet in six games.

RECOMMENDATION: Juventus 2-0
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Champions League We 15Apr 19:45

Porto

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B Munich

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SS5		4	11/4	4/5	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT PORTO	RECENT FORM
HWHWADALHWAW​ Most recent​	1 - 1 0 - 2 2 - 1	HWAWHLAWAD*HW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Porto have conceded one first half goal in ten Champions League matches this season

EXPERT VERDICT: Benfica and Sporting Lisbon are the only teams to have beaten Porto on home soil this season but Bayern Munich can add their name to that select list with a first-leg victory in the Champions League quarter-finals. Bayern may need to show patience against well-drilled opponents but can make their extra class count after the interval.

RECOMMENDATION: Draw-Bayern Munich
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Champions League We 15Apr 19:45

Paris St-G.

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Barcelona

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SS1		7/2	11/4	17/20	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT PARIS ST-G.	RECENT FORM
AD*ALHWAWHWNW​ Most recent​	3 - 2 2 - 2 2 - 1	AWHWHWAWHWAD​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: PSG are unbeaten in their last 24 home matches

EXPERT VERDICT: Zlatan Ibrahimovic misses the opening leg of PSG's tie against Barcelona through suspension but the French champions can seal victory without their Swedish talisman. PSG have not lost a home game all season and have no reason to fear Barca, having beaten them 3-2 in a group-stage match at the Parc des Princes.

RECOMMENDATION: Paris St-Germain
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NHL Future Odds

Odds to win the 2014-15 Stanley Cup

Team Odds

New York Rangers 6/1
Anaheim Ducks 8/1
Chicago Blackhawks 8/1
Minnesota Wild 8/1
St. Louis Blues 8/1
Montreal Canadiens 9/1
Nashville Predators 12/1
Tampa Bay Lightning 12/1
Ottawa Senators 16/1
Pittsburgh Penguins 16/1
Vancouver Canucks 16/1
Detroit Red Wings 18/1
New York Islanders 18/1
Washington Capitals 18/1
Calgary Flames 20/1
Winnipeg Jets 25/1


Odds to Win 2015 Eastern Conference

Team Odds

New York Rangers 5/2
Montreal Canadiens 9/2
Tampa Bay Lightning 9/2
Detroit Red Wings 8/1
New York Islanders 8/1
Ottawa Senators 8/1
Pittsburgh Penguins 8/1
Washington Capitals 8/1


Odds to Win 2015 Western Conference

Team Odds

Chicago Blackhawks 7/2
St. Louis Blues 4/1
Anaheim Ducks 9/2
Minnesota Wild 9/2
Nashville Predators 9/2
Vancouver Canucks 8/1
Calgary Flames 10/1
Winnipeg Jets 12/1

How To Bet NHL Futures

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To figure out your Win Amount, take the odds and multiply by the amount wagered. Ex. Boston Bruins (10/1) to win the NHL Stanley Cup Finals. The Bruins are listed as a 10/1 betting choice to win the Stanley Cup Finals. If you wager $100 on Boston to win the Stanley Cup Finals and it captures the championship, then you would win $1,000 (10 ÷ 1 x 100). You would collect $1,100, which includes your win and stake ($100).

 

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Playoff Cheat Sheet - East
By Alex Smith

Western Conference

New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

2014-15 Head to Head Record: Rangers lead 3-1, 2-2 O/U
Played in Last Season's Conference Semi-Final (NYR won in 7)
Underdog is 7-4 Last 11 Meetings
Rangers: 6-1 SU Last 7 Meetings

New York Rangers
(Record: 53-22-7, 113 Pts; Won President's Trophy & Metro Division Title)
O/U Record: (16-18 at 5.5/ 22-14-11 at 5)
Power Play: (16.8%; Ranked #21)
Penalty Kill: (84.3%; Ranked #6)
Number of OT/SO Games: 17

Last Playoff Appearance: 2014 (Beat Philadelphia in 7, Beat Pittsburgh in 7, Beat Montreal in 6, Lost to Los Angeles in 5)
13-12 SU, 8-10-7 O/U & 12-13 ATS in 2014 (Eastern Conf. Champs)
29-33 SU, 18-28-16 O/U & 26-36 ATS Last 4 Postseasons
2-4 in 1st Home Game of Series since 2013

Current Form: On a 7-1 SU run; 9-1-2 O/U Last 12
Scored 2 or more goals in 12 of the last 13 games

Pittsburgh Penguins (Record: 43-27-12, 98 Pts)
O/U Record: (22-27 at 5.5/ 9-14-9 at 5)
Power Play: (19.3%; Ranked #10)
Penalty Kill: (84.6%; Ranked #3)
Number of OT/SO Games: 22

Last Playoff Appearance: 2014
(Beat Columbus in 6, Lost to NY Rangers in 7)
15-13 SU, 15-12-1 O/U & 11-17 ATS Last 5 Series

Current Form: On a 4-7 SU, 2-6-2 O/U, & 0-10 ATS run

Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators

2014-15 Head to Head Record: Senators lead 3-1, 2-2 O/U
Home Team won in 3 of 4 meetings
Underdog cashed in 3 of 4 meetings
Over is 7-2-1 Last 10 Meetings

Montreal Canadiens (Record: 50-22-10, 110 Pts; Won Atlantic Division)
O/U Record: (7-12 at 5.5/ 19-27-14 at 5/ 2-0 at 4.5)
Power Play: (16.5%; Ranked #23)
Penalty Kill: (83.7%; Ranked #7)
Number of OT/SO Games: 23

Last Playoff Appearance: 2014
(Beat Tampa Bay in 4, Beat Boston in 7, Lost to NY Rangers in 6)
11-11 SU, 11-6-5 O/U & 12-10 ATS last 4 series

Current Form: On a 3-3 SU, 6-0-2 O/U & 1-7 ATS run
Scored at least 1 Power-Play Goal in 6 of their last 7 Games

Ottawa Senators (Record: 43-26-13, 99 Pts)
O/U Record: (26-30 at 5.5/ 10-8-9 at 5)
Power Play: (16.8%; Ranked #22)
Penalty Kill: (82.9%; Ranked: #11)
Number of OT/SO Games: 26

Last Playoff Appearance: 2013
(Beat Montreal in 5, Lost to Pittsburgh in 5)
5-5 SU, 6-3-1 O/U & 5-5 ATS Last 2 series

Current Form: Went 23-8 SU last 31 games to clinch playoff berth
Currently on a 8-5 O/U run; 6 of last 9 games have gone past Regulation
Avoided being shut-out the entire season.

Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders

2014-15 Head to Head Record: 2-2 SU & O/U
Home Team won All 4 Meetings as Favorite
Favorite has won 7 of the last 10 Meetings
Capitals: 6-5 SU Last 11 Meetings
islanders: Held to 3 Goals or fewer in 9 of the Last 10 Meetings.

Washington Capitals (Record: 45-26-11, 101 Pts)
O/U Record: (25-28 at 5.5/ 12-13-4 at 5)
Power Play: (25.3%; Ranked #1)
Penalty Kill: (81.2%; Ranked #14)
Number of OT/SO Games: 21

Last Playoff Appearance: 2013 (Lost to NY Rangers in 7)
(3-4 SU, 2-4-1 O/U & 4-3 ATS in that series)
7-7, 3-8-3, 11-3 ATS Last 3 Series
3-7 Last 10 Playoff Road Games

Current Form: On a 5-3 SU & 6-2 O/U run
Converted 5 of their Last 12 Power-Play chances (41.6%)
G Braden Holtby: Has started every game in net since Feb. 15th (25 GS)

New York Islanders (Record: 47-28-7, 101 Pts)
O/U Record: (5-3 at 6/ 32-34 at 5.5/ 0-4-3 at 5)
Power Play: (18.7%; Ranked #16)
Penalty Kill: (78%; Ranked #26)
Number of OT/SO Games: 19

Last Playoff Appearance: 2013 (Lost to Pittsburgh in 6)
(2-4 SU, 4-2 O/U & 4-2 ATS in that series)

Current Form: On a 3-6 SU, 4-3-1 O/U & 2-7 ATS run
G Jaroslav Halak: Allowed 4 or more Goals in 4 of his Last 6 Starts

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings

2014-15 Head to Head Record: Lightning lead 3-1, 2-2 O/U
Favorite has won 3 of 4 meetings, cashing on puck-line in all 3 wins
Under is 6-4 Last 10 Meetings

Tampa Bay Lightning (Record:50-24-8, 108 Pts)
O/U Record: (6-2 at 6/ 29-32 at 5.5/ 9-1-3 at 5)
Power Play: (18.8%; Ranked #14)
Penalty Kill: (83.7%; Ranked #9)
Number of OT/SO Games: 15

Last Playoff Appearance: 2014 (Lost to Montreal in 4)
(0-4 SU, 2-2 O/U & 3-1 ATS in that series)

Current Form: On a 4-4 SU Run
5-0-2 O/U Last 7 with a Total of 5
0-6 Last 6 with a Total of 5.5

Detroit Red Wings (Record: 43-25-14, 100 Pts)
O/U Record: (15-22 at 5.5/ 20-11-13 at 5/Over in one 4.5)
Power Play: (23.8%; Ranked #2)
Penalty Kill: (80.9%; Ranked #17)
Number of OT/SO Games: 25

Last Playoff Appearance: 2014 (Lost to Boston in 5)
(1-4 SU, 1-2-2 O/U & 2-3 ATS in that Series)
16-19 SU, 11-13-11 O/U & 20-14 ATS Last 4 Postseasons

Current Form: On a 3-5 SU & 2-3-3 O/U run Last 8 Games.

Game 7 Notes

Home teams have won 12 of the last 22 Game 7's

2015 Playoff Teams with Most Game 7's Since 2011
Rangers (6; 5-1)
Canadiens (4; 1-3)
Red Wings (3; 1-2)
Blackhawks (3; 1-2)
Penguins (2; 1-1)
Ducks (2; 0-2)

Overtime Notes

2014
26 OT Games
14 in Round 1
5 in Round 2
4 in Conference Finals
3 in Stanley Cup Final

2013
27 OT Games
17 in Round 1
5 in Round 2
2 in Conference Finals
2 in Stanley Cup Final

2012
25 OT Games
16 in Round 1
5 in Round 2
2 in Conference Finals
2 in Stanley Cup Final

2011
22 OT Games
14 in Round 1
6 in Round 2
1 in Conference Finals
1 in Stanley Cup Final

2015 Playoff Teams Overtime Records Since 2011

Eastern Conference
Rangers (5-12)
Penguins (3-6)
Canadiens (3-6)
Senators (4-0)
Lightning (1-2)
Red Wings (3-5)
Islanders (0-2)
Capitals (6-5)

 

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Playoff Cheat Sheet - East
By Alex Smith

New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

2014-15 Head to Head Record: Rangers lead 3-1, 2-2 O/U
Played in Last Season's Conference Semi-Final (NYR won in 7)
Underdog is 7-4 Last 11 Meetings
Rangers: 6-1 SU Last 7 Meetings

New York Rangers
(Record: 53-22-7, 113 Pts; Won President's Trophy & Metro Division Title)
O/U Record: (16-18 at 5.5/ 22-14-11 at 5)
Power Play: (16.8%; Ranked #21)
Penalty Kill: (84.3%; Ranked #6)
Number of OT/SO Games: 17

Last Playoff Appearance: 2014 (Beat Philadelphia in 7, Beat Pittsburgh in 7, Beat Montreal in 6, Lost to Los Angeles in 5)
13-12 SU, 8-10-7 O/U & 12-13 ATS in 2014 (Eastern Conf. Champs)
29-33 SU, 18-28-16 O/U & 26-36 ATS Last 4 Postseasons
2-4 in 1st Home Game of Series since 2013

Current Form: On a 7-1 SU run; 9-1-2 O/U Last 12
Scored 2 or more goals in 12 of the last 13 games

Pittsburgh Penguins (Record: 43-27-12, 98 Pts)
O/U Record: (22-27 at 5.5/ 9-14-9 at 5)
Power Play: (19.3%; Ranked #10)
Penalty Kill: (84.6%; Ranked #3)
Number of OT/SO Games: 22

Last Playoff Appearance: 2014
(Beat Columbus in 6, Lost to NY Rangers in 7)
15-13 SU, 15-12-1 O/U & 11-17 ATS Last 5 Series

Current Form: On a 4-7 SU, 2-6-2 O/U, & 0-10 ATS run

Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators

2014-15 Head to Head Record: Senators lead 3-1, 2-2 O/U
Home Team won in 3 of 4 meetings
Underdog cashed in 3 of 4 meetings
Over is 7-2-1 Last 10 Meetings

Montreal Canadiens (Record: 50-22-10, 110 Pts; Won Atlantic Division)
O/U Record: (7-12 at 5.5/ 19-27-14 at 5/ 2-0 at 4.5)
Power Play: (16.5%; Ranked #23)
Penalty Kill: (83.7%; Ranked #7)
Number of OT/SO Games: 23

Last Playoff Appearance: 2014
(Beat Tampa Bay in 4, Beat Boston in 7, Lost to NY Rangers in 6)
11-11 SU, 11-6-5 O/U & 12-10 ATS last 4 series

Current Form: On a 3-3 SU, 6-0-2 O/U & 1-7 ATS run
Scored at least 1 Power-Play Goal in 6 of their last 7 Games

Ottawa Senators (Record: 43-26-13, 99 Pts)
O/U Record: (26-30 at 5.5/ 10-8-9 at 5)
Power Play: (16.8%; Ranked #22)
Penalty Kill: (82.9%; Ranked: #11)
Number of OT/SO Games: 26

Last Playoff Appearance: 2013
(Beat Montreal in 5, Lost to Pittsburgh in 5)
5-5 SU, 6-3-1 O/U & 5-5 ATS Last 2 series

Current Form: Went 23-8 SU last 31 games to clinch playoff berth
Currently on a 8-5 O/U run; 6 of last 9 games have gone past Regulation
Avoided being shut-out the entire season.

Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders

2014-15 Head to Head Record: 2-2 SU & O/U
Home Team won All 4 Meetings as Favorite
Favorite has won 7 of the last 10 Meetings
Capitals: 6-5 SU Last 11 Meetings
islanders: Held to 3 Goals or fewer in 9 of the Last 10 Meetings.

Washington Capitals (Record: 45-26-11, 101 Pts)
O/U Record: (25-28 at 5.5/ 12-13-4 at 5)
Power Play: (25.3%; Ranked #1)
Penalty Kill: (81.2%; Ranked #14)
Number of OT/SO Games: 21

Last Playoff Appearance: 2013 (Lost to NY Rangers in 7)
(3-4 SU, 2-4-1 O/U & 4-3 ATS in that series)
7-7, 3-8-3, 11-3 ATS Last 3 Series
3-7 Last 10 Playoff Road Games

Current Form: On a 5-3 SU & 6-2 O/U run
Converted 5 of their Last 12 Power-Play chances (41.6%)
G Braden Holtby: Has started every game in net since Feb. 15th (25 GS)

New York Islanders (Record: 47-28-7, 101 Pts)
O/U Record: (5-3 at 6/ 32-34 at 5.5/ 0-4-3 at 5)
Power Play: (18.7%; Ranked #16)
Penalty Kill: (78%; Ranked #26)
Number of OT/SO Games: 19

Last Playoff Appearance: 2013 (Lost to Pittsburgh in 6)
(2-4 SU, 4-2 O/U & 4-2 ATS in that series)

Current Form: On a 3-6 SU, 4-3-1 O/U & 2-7 ATS run
G Jaroslav Halak: Allowed 4 or more Goals in 4 of his Last 6 Starts

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings

2014-15 Head to Head Record: Lightning lead 3-1, 2-2 O/U
Favorite has won 3 of 4 meetings, cashing on puck-line in all 3 wins
Under is 6-4 Last 10 Meetings

Tampa Bay Lightning (Record:50-24-8, 108 Pts)
O/U Record: (6-2 at 6/ 29-32 at 5.5/ 9-1-3 at 5)
Power Play: (18.8%; Ranked #14)
Penalty Kill: (83.7%; Ranked #9)
Number of OT/SO Games: 15

Last Playoff Appearance: 2014 (Lost to Montreal in 4)
(0-4 SU, 2-2 O/U & 3-1 ATS in that series)

Current Form: On a 4-4 SU Run
5-0-2 O/U Last 7 with a Total of 5
0-6 Last 6 with a Total of 5.5

Detroit Red Wings (Record: 43-25-14, 100 Pts)
O/U Record: (15-22 at 5.5/ 20-11-13 at 5/Over in one 4.5)
Power Play: (23.8%; Ranked #2)
Penalty Kill: (80.9%; Ranked #17)
Number of OT/SO Games: 25

Last Playoff Appearance: 2014 (Lost to Boston in 5)
(1-4 SU, 1-2-2 O/U & 2-3 ATS in that Series)
16-19 SU, 11-13-11 O/U & 20-14 ATS Last 4 Postseasons

Current Form: On a 3-5 SU & 2-3-3 O/U run Last 8 Games.

Game 7 Notes

Home teams have won 12 of the last 22 Game 7's

2015 Playoff Teams with Most Game 7's Since 2011
Rangers (6; 5-1)
Canadiens (4; 1-3)
Red Wings (3; 1-2)
Blackhawks (3; 1-2)
Penguins (2; 1-1)
Ducks (2; 0-2)

Overtime Notes

2014
26 OT Games
14 in Round 1
5 in Round 2
4 in Conference Finals
3 in Stanley Cup Final

2013
27 OT Games
17 in Round 1
5 in Round 2
2 in Conference Finals
2 in Stanley Cup Final

2012
25 OT Games
16 in Round 1
5 in Round 2
2 in Conference Finals
2 in Stanley Cup Final

2011
22 OT Games
14 in Round 1
6 in Round 2
1 in Conference Finals
1 in Stanley Cup Final

2015 Playoff Teams Overtime Records Since 2011

Eastern Conference
Rangers (5-12)
Penguins (3-6)
Canadiens (3-6)
Senators (4-0)
Lightning (1-2)
Red Wings (3-5)
Islanders (0-2)
Capitals (6-5)

 

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Playoff Cheat Sheet - West
By Alex Smith

Anaheim Ducks vs. Winnipeg Jets

2014-15 Head to Head Record: Ducks lead 3-0, Over 2-1
JetsLost 2 meetings as a Home Favorite
Ducks 5-2 All-Time vs Jets since 2011

Anaheim Ducks
(Record: 51-24-7, 109 Pts; Won Pacific Division Title & #1 Seed)
O/U Record: (1 Over at 6/ 22-35 at 5.5/ 12-8-4 at 5)
Power Play: (15.7%; Ranked #28)
Penalty Kill: (81%; Ranked #15)
Number of OT/SO Games: 23

Last Playoff Appearance: 2014
(Beat Dallas in 6, Lost to Los Angeles in 7)
10-10 SU, 8-7-5 O/U & 7-11 ATS Last 3 series

Current Form: On a 9-4 SU & 5-6-2 O/U run
Scored 2 or More Goals in 12 of their Last 13 Games
Only 1 Power-Play Goal in their last 23 Chances (4.3%)

Winnipeg Jets
(Record: 43-26-13, 99 Pts)
O/U Record: (24-16 at 5.5/ 18-18-6 at 5)
Power Play: (17.8%; Ranked #17)
Penalty Kill: (81.8%; Ranked #12)
Number of OT/SO Games: 24

Last Playoff Appearance: None as the Winnipeg Jets
Made Postseason as Atlanta Thrashers in 2007

Current Form: Won 4 of their Last 5, 6-2 SU Last 8 at Home

St. Louis Blues vs. Minnesota Wild

2014-15 Head to Head Record: 2-2 SU, 2-1-1 O/U
Home Teams & Favorites split
Blues 7-3 SU Last 10 Meetings

St. Louis Blues
(Record: 51-24-7, 109 Pts; Won Central Division Title)
O/U Record: (17-14 at 5.5/ 18-16-16 at 5 /1 Over at 4.5)
Power Play: (22.3%; Ranked #3)
Penalty Kill: (83.7%; Ranked #8)
Number of OT/SO Games: 21

Last Playoff Appearance: 2014 (Lost to Chicago in 6)
8-13 SU, 9-11-1 O/U & 6-15 ATS Last 3 years

Current Form: On a 6-4 SU & 3-5-2 O/U Run
G Jake Allen 4-1 SU Last 5 Starts
PK Unit: 19 Kills / 20 Chances Last 7 Games

Minnesota Wild
(Record: 46-28-8, 100 Pts)
O/U Record: (9-17 at 5.5/ 21-21-14 at 5)
Power Play: (15.8%; Ranked #27)
Penalty Kill: (86.3%; Ranked: #1)
Number of OT/SO Games: 16

Last Playoff Appearance: 2014
(Beat Colorado in 7, Lost to Chicago in 6)
7-11 SU, 9-7-2 O/U & 9-9 ATS Last 3 series

Current Form: On a 2-4 SU & 2-2-2 O/U run
Won 12 of their last 13 Road Games

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators

2014-15 Head to Head Record: Hawks lead 3-1, 1-3 O/U
Favorite won in 3 of 4 meetings, Home team won 3 of 4
Blackhawks: 9-5 SU Last 14 meetings since 2013 Lockout Season
Predators: Lost 2010 Western Conf. Quarterfinal to Chicago in 6 Games

Nashville Predators
(Record: 47-25-10, 104 Pts)
O/U Record: (11-19 at 5.5/ 21-18-13 at 5)
Power Play: (16.2%; Ranked #25)
Penalty Kill: (80.8%; Ranked #18)
Number of OT/SO Games: 24

Last Playoff Apperance: 2012
(Beat Detroit in 5, Lost to Phoenix in 5)
5-5 SU, 5-2-3 O/U and 5-5 ATS in 2012 Playoffs

Current Form: On an 0-6 SU & 4-2 O/U run
Allowed 3 or More Goals in 7 consecutive games

Chicago Blackhawks
(Record: 48-28-6, 102 Pts)
O/U Record: (1 over at 6 /14-32 at 5.5/ 11-12-12 at 5)
Power Play: (17.6%; Ranked #20)
Penalty Kill: (83.4%; Ranked #10)
Number of OT/SO Games: 18

Last Playoff Appearance: 2014 (Beat St. Louis in 6,
Beat Minnesota in 6, Lost to Los Angeles in 7)
29-19 SU, 22-19-7 O/U & 24-24 ATS Last 3 Years
0-9 SU in 1st Road Game of a Series since 2010 Cup Final

Current Form: On a 0-4 SU run after a 4 game winning streak
3-8-3 O/U Last 14 Games; 3/23 on the Power-Play Last 10 games

Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks

2014-15 Head to Head Record: 2-2 SU, 1-2-1 O/U
Favorite Covered in 3 of the 4 Meetings
Canucks: 14-6 SU Last 20 vs Flames

Vancouver Canucks
(Record: 48-29-5, 101 Pts)
O/U Record: (16-25 at 5.5/ 19-10-12 at 5)
Power Play: (19.3%; Ranked #10)
Penalty Kill: (85.7%; Ranked: #2)
Number of OT/SO Games: 16

Last Playoff Appearance: 2013 (Lost to San Jose in 4)
(0-4 SU, 2-1-1 O/U & 1-3 ATS in that series)

Currently on a 5-2 SU & 3-3-1 O/U Run
Won 4 of their last 5 games as an Underdog

Calgary Flames
(Record: 45-30-7, 97 Pts)
O/U Record: (16-31 at 5.5/ 19-7-7 at 5/ 1 Under at 4.5)
Power Play: (18.8%; Ranked #13)
Penalty Kill: (80.6%; Ranked #20)
Number of OT/SO Games: 20

Current Form: On a 4-2 SU & 5-8 O/U Run

Flames have committed 1 penalty or less in 8 of their last 13 games,
with 4 of those contests penalty-free

Last Playoff Apperance: 2009 (Lost to Chicago in 6)
(2-4 SU, 3-3 O/U & 4-2 ATS in that series)

Game 7 Notes

Home teams have won 12 of the last 22 Game 7's

2015 Playoff Teams with Most Game 7's Since 2011
Rangers (6; 5-1)
Canadiens (4; 1-3)
Red Wings (3; 1-2)
Blackhawks (3; 1-2)
Penguins (2; 1-1)
Ducks (2; 0-2)

Overtime Notes

2014
26 OT Games
14 in Round 1
5 in Round 2
4 in Conference Finals
3 in Stanley Cup Final

2013
27 OT Games
17 in Round 1
5 in Round 2
2 in Conference Finals
2 in Stanley Cup Final

2012
25 OT Games
16 in Round 1
5 in Round 2
2 in Conference Finals
2 in Stanley Cup Final

2011
22 OT Games
14 in Round 1
6 in Round 2
1 in Conference Finals
1 in Stanley Cup Final

2015 Playoff Teams Overtime Records Since 2011

Western Conference
Blackhawks (12-8)
Predators (2-2)
Blues (3-4)
Wild (3-4)
Canucks (4-5)
Flames (NA)
Ducks (2-5)
Jets (NA)

 

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Opening Series Odds

Home Team listed first - Best of 7 Games (2-2-1-1-1)
(Opening Odds in parentheses)

Eastern Conference - First Round

N.Y. Rangers vs. Pittsburgh
Rangers (-210)
Penguins (+175)

Montreal vs. Ottawa
Canadiens (-160)
Senators (+140)

Washington vs. N.Y. Islanders
Capitals (-155)
Islanders (+135)

Tampa Bay vs. Detroit
Lightning (-175)
Red Wings (+155)

Western Conference - First Round

Anaheim vs. Winnipeg
Ducks (-175)
Jets (+155)

St. Louis vs. Minnesota
Blues (-145)
Wild (+125)

Vancouver vs. Calgary
Canucks (-155)
Flames (+135)

Nashville vs. Chicago
Blackhawks (-120)
Predators (+100)

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at The Meadows

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 8 - Post: 3:15 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 89 - Purse:$13000 - CLAIM HANDICAP $20,000 - $25,000 W/A MORNING LINE: 3-8-7-4


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 8 BOYTOWN 7/2


# 4 JESSE'S STORY 6/1


# 7 SPLITSVILLE 9/2


The choice today is BOYTOWN. This race could be controlled by this gelding. A single look at the avgerage TrackMaster Speed Rating will confirm that. Good for a win wager just off the stellar prior class numbers. Have to like this race horse. This fine animal achieved a respectable speed rating in last race. Looks in good form to come right back. JESSE'S STORY - This entrant will have to be a wager, based on the exemplary driver/handler win stat. Don't gloss over a horse with these connections. Driver/trainer statistics are looking really good. SPLITSVILLE - Been competing with some tougher customers of late, has a distinct class advantage. (Average Rating 92). This standardbred achieved a respectable speed rating in last race. Looks sharp to come right back.

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Yonkers Raceway

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 3 - Post: 7:50 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 73 - Purse:$14000 - NON-WINNERS OF 2 P-M RACES OR $20,000 LIFETIME. 3,4& 5 YEAR OLD FILLIES & MARES


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 3 NOT BEFORE EIGHT 6/5


# 1 SEAFOOD MISSY 2/1


# 2 HEAVEN ON EARTH 6/1


Look no further than NOT BEFORE EIGHT as the wager in this event. Overall ratings appear good. Can't throw out at this point. Worth looking at here based on the ratings in the speed fig department alone. This filly has been squaring off against some of the most competitive horses in this race recently. SEAFOOD MISSY - Her 79 avg has this filly among the best speed figs this time. Could be considered in this race if only for the competitive speed rating achieved in the most recent contest. HEAVEN ON EARTH - When the starter calls, interesting entrants starting out of the 2 position have more wins than the expected average. Horoscope said take a chance today, this nice horse is as good as any to take a shot with.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Mountaineer

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 2 - Maiden Special Weight - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $14100 Class Rating: 63

FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 1 LUCKY LANE 4/1


# 4 CAUTION HIGH WATER 7/2


# 7 CORINTHIAN'S TUNE 10/1


LUCKY LANE looks decent to best this field. This gelding with Bracho in the saddle makes him a contender. Bracho has an excellent ROI over the past month (+38) which should help investors with this choice. CAUTION HIGH WATER - His earnings per start in dirt sprint events alone makes you take a look at him. Hussey is trying to prove victorious with this one by bringing him back so quickly. CORINTHIAN'S TUNE - Lagunes and Sanchez are a strong pair for gains.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Will Rogers

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 3 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $8500 Class Rating: 71

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE MARCH 13 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500


RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 3 GINA'S WISH 5/1


# 2 BUSTIN TO BELONG 6/1


# 4 HIDDEN KITTEN 8/1


GINA'S WISH has a respectable shot to take this race. Lozano has her trained well to break rapidly out of the starting gate. This mare has to be carefully examined just off the earnings per start in dirt sprint contests alone. BUSTIN TO BELONG - Has been racing strongly and has among the strongest speed in the race for today's distance. Displays the look of a lucrative play, averaging a solid 63 speed rating which is one of the most competitive in this group.

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mahoning Valley Race Course - Race #5 - Post: 2:36pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $6,900 Class Rating: 86

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 KERSHNER (ML=8/1)
#3 DOMONATION (ML=2/1)
#5 SCOTCHNWATER (ML=9/5)


KERSHNER - TrackMaster keeps good stats on this type of information. This gelding always seems to perform well after a vacation. This gelding was sharp enough to post a 'top two' workout recently. I think he's ready for today's event. I look for this pony to sit chilly off the pace and make a big move on the turn, cruising straight on to the winner's circle. DOMONATION - That 91 fig this gelding garnered in his last event tells me he's a major player today. When Radosevich gives Rivera a leg up on any magnificent animal, you have to feel that with their win percentage you have at least a fighting chance. Radosevich brings him back again. I advocate you stick with this strong gelding. Horse has improved at least two speed fig points in last 2 races. I look for that to continue its positive trend right here in this race. This racer brings in a lot of cash per race. I believe he will boost that bankroll right here in this race. SCOTCHNWATER - Trainer Moyers moves this animal to a lower class level to face a lower level today. Look for a good performance in this race.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 MAJOR ROCK STAR (ML=5/1), #2 ROCKABYE (ML=8/1),

MAJOR ROCK STAR - Didn't do alot last time out. Probably won't make a winning move in today's race. The speed rating in the last race doesn't fit very well in this event when I look at the Equibase class figure of today's affair. Mark this horse as a vulnerable contender. ROCKABYE - When examining today's Equibase class figure, he will have to record a much better speed rating than last time around the track to be competitive in this dirt sprint.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #4 KERSHNER to win. Have to have odds of at least 7/2 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,4]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [3,4,5] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Parx Racing - Race #7 - Post: 3:37pm - Allowance - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $35,000 Class Rating: 97

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#8 STREET INVADER (ML=6/1)
#2 MARTIN BROTHERS (ML=7/2)
#3 IT'S TIME TO REIGN (ML=8/1)


STREET INVADER - This gelding is the longer price of the 'split' entry from the barn of Farro. This rider and trainer have a profitable return on investment when they unite. That last morning drill tells me this gelding is set for a top effort. Past performance data show this thoroughbred with 3 improving speed figures. Hernandezorteg should be on a horse ready to go right here. MARTIN BROTHERS - This jockey and handler have a lucrative return on investment when they partner up. I like to bet on this handicapping angle, a racer coming back off a nice race within the last month. IT'S TIME TO REIGN - I expect this horse to stun some prognosticators today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 GIROUX (ML=5/2), #7 CHARM CITY DANCER (ML=4/1), #1 COSMIC DESTINY (ML=5/1),

GIROUX - This questionable contender hasn't been on the track since March 21st. Not even any works. CHARM CITY DANCER - This horse hasn't had nary a work after running so well on Mar 23rd. COSMIC DESTINY - Probably hasn't had enough seasoning to beat the elders today.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #8 STREET INVADER to win. Have to have odds of at least 3/1 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,3,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [2,3,8] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[2,3,8] with [2,3,8] with [1,2,3,7,8] with [1,2,3,7,8] Total Cost: $36

 

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Mohawk: Monday 4/13 Analysis
By Garnet Barnsdale

DRF HARNESS

Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

EARLY $1 PICK 4:

2,4/5,8,9/1,6,10/2,4 = $36


LATE $1 PICK 4: 2,4/2,3,6,7,9/8/4,6 = $20

MEET STATS: 3 - 10 / $10.60 BEST BETS: 1 - 1 / $3.40

SPOT PLAYS: 0 - 1 / $0.00

Best Bet: DAYLON MAGICIAN (3rd)

Spot Play: GENESEE (8th)


Race 1

(4) GOOD FRIDAY THREE debuts here for Robinson and is the first foal of a well-bred dam that won early. She showed enough late speed in her qualifier to get our attention; top call. (7) SHOOT NC was in a quick mile vs. a tough winner taking an edge and should also improve. (9) MYHONEYTELLSALL can overcome the outside spot for a share.

Race 2

(5) DOCTOR TERROR has been driven so passively in her first two 2015 starts that she hasn't had a chance to show what she can do. In tonight's Final of the Blossom Series we'll find out and we'll take a shot as she is likely third choice here. (4) CAST NO SHADOW has been lights out on this series as has (6) MAPLELEA who is on a 5-race win skein. Tactics will be interesting here.

Race 3

(5) DAYLON MAGICIAN has returned to the races as good as ever which is bad news for his opponents. Top call at a short price. (1) BURNIN MONEY's results are dependent on trip. He should get out into the top five here, latch onto some good cover and get a good share. (4) ROCKIN WITH DEWEY has been third to the choice the past two weeks, closing strongly both times; contender.

Race 4

(5) MY MAN CHARLEY suffered a brutal park out last time which cost him all chance. From the middle of the gate he can make himself a better trip at a square price. (8) CLOSING CREDITS was the one that took no prisoners in that dash and almost lasted at huge odds; using here. (9) FUTURE MILLION has been consistent at this level and should get a good trip if McNair can float out and land in the top 5 early.

Race 5

(2) SKY DESPERADO made two moves and was closing strongly at the end of the mile, just failing to get up. His chances look strong here. (4) MR DENNIS drops into a claimer for Menary and is a must-use on pick 4 tickets. (10) CHEYENNE RAIDER has been in strong form for weeks but the 10-hole may be the great equalize for him here.

Race 6

(10) HUNCH MAN won once last year - in 1:50 1/5 right here at Mohawk. He flew home in his qualifier and trainer Young has sent several to post ready off layoffs recently. (1) MCKINNEY obviously fits this class as evidenced by his big mile from post 10 last time; the main danger. (6) A REAL ROCKER won a class lower off a sweet trip. This will be tougher.

Race 7

(4) VELOCITY DRIVEN was thwarted by a slow early pace last week, coming his back half in :54 1/5 to just miss. There should be more early speed here to set up his late kick; top call. (2) D GS JUSTLIKETHAT gamely repelled the choice late but was also aided by a pedestrian second quarter which he may not get here. (5) IDEAL SHADOW is in top form but steps out of the NW3 class to face a bit tougher here.

Race 8

(7) GENESSEE goes first off the claim and showed good early speed last time which could be a sign of impending improvement for him. He was a consistent performer at this track last summer. (6) P L GYRO also debuts in a new barn and is in solid form; using. (3) LITTLE QUICK is another - one of five in here, in fact - debuting off the claim. You may want to use all five in your pick 4 if budget allows.

Race 9

(8) SPORTS BETTOR returned to the races last week easily beating NW2 foes as expected. These are tougher but the classy colt should be up to it. (5) VELOCITY HEADLIGHT almost always has good late speed to offer and is the most likely one to capitalize if the choice fails. (3) DECISIVE DESTINY was a big winner in a claimer now steps back into the conditioned ranks in top form.

Race 10

(6) TEA WITH MS MCGILL stormed home in :54 1/5 last week when stepped up into this class. He looks good here but the price will also drop substantially. (4) SINGLE WHITE SOCK was very good early last year and the same appears to be the case this season; using on pick 4 tickets. (5) SHIPPEN OUT closed strongly from the 10-hole last out and should get a slice here. (9) WELL WRITTEN is a consistent check earner and should get one here. (3) READ THE PROPOSAL put up some big fractions last time and stopped. Look for him to revert to a closing style and come late for a share.

 

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Yonkers: Monday 4/13 Analysis
By Matt Rose

DRF HARNESS

Race 7 - $10,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool ($4,361 C/O)

MEET STATS: 106 - 333 / $564.70 BEST BETS: 13 - 26 / $46.10


Best Bet: SIMPLY BUSINESS (7th)

Spot Play: LONG FIGHT HANOVER (1st)


Race 1

(2) LONG FIGHT HANOVER made a big move right off the bench but ran into a sharp rival and was repelled; gelding faces a tough one in (1) STONEBRIDGE COWBOY but his price figures to be better. The latter ran a big race to be second best last out. (3) WORLD CUP CULLEN should sit close to the action and could complete the trifecta.

Race 2

(4) SHOW ME UP went on a big run right off the DiDomenico claim but may have climbed the ladder a bit too high; he's right back in for a tag tonight, which to be honest is a bit surprising. (6) NASSAU COUNTY debuts for Bamond via claim; must-use. (1) FALL TOY also goes for new connections and draws best.

Race 3

(3) NOT BEFORE EIGHT has looked ultra-impressive in her two career races and she gets a free ride against similar rivals; I see a $2.10 win price coming. (1) SEAFOOD MISSY should sit the pocket and complete the chalky number. (2) HEAVEN ON EARTH needed last week's start off the long layoff and she can have more to offer.

Race 4

(1) TRIP HANOVER has raced well in all recent and the rail spot should put him over the top. (3) RED BUGLER drops in class and may be heading to the front. (5) CHEYENNE JEFFREY also drops in class and could show more.

Race 5

(2) CONNERY BLUE CHIP returns locally and has had some good moments here in the past; worth a try from this inside post. (1) VILLAGE BEAT raced well last out, showing he still has some life left; now-or-never spot. (5) OR is erratic but does fit with these.

Race 6

(1) CHEYENNE ROBIN got used up early in the Petticoat final; Dube should be able to rate the action toniight. (4) MYDELIGHT BLUECHIP flashed decent early speed in her local return and she can be forwardly placed again. (3) ROCK MY WORLD has hinted at ability but obviously needs to stay pacing.

Race 7

(1) SIMPLY BUSINESS drops in class off a big effort, finally lands an inside post and looks like lock-city tonight. (6) GOBAN hasn't done much since returning from vacation but he also drops and has good early speed. (7) CODE WORD returns off two blowout scores at Freehold and Dube drives tonight; major player.

Race 8

(1) HICKORY ICON had too far to come last week after being stuck third over; it should be smooth sailing tonight from the rail. (3) MISSISSIPPI HIPPY has had no realistic chance in his last four races from tough posts; he can be much more involved from this spot. (6) PIERCE is another who had no real chance in his last two but his prior efforts were good.

Race 9

(1) ERLE DALE N kicked home nicely albeit too late last week, his second start off the layoff. He's rewarded with a good post tonight and should take full advantage of the opportunity. (3) HUNCHIE finished willingly upon arrival from an impossible spot. (6) BELIEVEINTHESPIRIT powered home off cover last out and he's certainly capable of repeating.

Race 10

(4) SWEETNSINFUL showed a good finishing kick in her seasonal debut and that clearly stamps her as the one to beat tonight. (1) SGT MOLLY PITCHER finally gets a good post to work with. (6) HAY STACKED finished very willingly last week after escaping traffic.

Race 11

(5) SANTANNA ONE missed a nose last week in a race he probably should have won; I'll give him another chance tonight. (1) BE PACIFIC draws best and this barn is pretty good with horses saving ground and hitting the ticket. (7) COWBOY TERRIER broke leaving as the odds-on chalk last week; much better price looming tonight.

Race 12

(3) THIRTY TWO RED has been pretty good in most of his 2015 starts without a win to show for it; Schnittker trainee gets needed post relief tonight and the sneaky-hot Stratton is driving. (7) FLEM N EM N drops in class again off a parked-out trip and he would obviously be no surprise. (2) IDEAL FASHION was a very good second last week to a sharp shipper.