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English Premier TODAY 20:00

West Brom

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Chelsea

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
SS1		10/3	5/2	19/20	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT WEST BROM	RECENT FORM
HLHLAWHDAWAD​ Most recent​	1 - 1 2 - 1 1 - 0 1 - 3	AWHWADAWHWHD​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: West Brom kept five clean sheets in 12 games against top-seven teams

EXPERT VERDICT: West Brom fans shouldn’t expect any half measures from champions Chelsea, but Albion's good recent head-to-head record at the Hawthorns suggests the Blues are no certainties. Chelsea have not won in three visits to the West Midlands, losing twice and drawing 1-1 last season.

RECOMMENDATION: Draw
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REFEREE: Mike Jones STADIUM:

 

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Italian Serie A TODAY 18:00

Fiorentina

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Parma

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
BT1		2/9	11/2	11	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT FIORENTINA	RECENT FORM
HLALHWALAWHL​ Most recent​	2 - 2 2 - 0 3 - 0 2 - 0	ALADHWALALHD​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Fiorentina have conceded 14 goals in their last six Serie A assignments

EXPERT VERDICT: One of Parma’s six wins this season was against Fiorentina and Serie A’s bottom club are belatedly showing some fight. They’ve lost only three of their last nine and are in the mood to shock a Fiorentina outfit who have lost seven of their last 11 culminating in Thursday’s dismal Europa League exit at the hands of Sevilla.

RECOMMENDATION: Parma
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Italian Serie A TODAY 20:00

Napoli

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Cesena

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BT1		1/6	13/2	16	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT NAPOLI	RECENT FORM
HWALHWHDADAL​ Most recent​	0 - 0 2 - 1 2 - 0 1 - 0	HLADALHDALHL​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Cesena have trailed at half time in 17 league matches

EXPERT VERDICT: Cesena’s one away win came at the one side below them in the Serie A table and they are going down without much of a fight – they’re without a win in ten. Napoli should dust themselves down from Europa League heartache and press on with their pursuit of third place by overpowering limited opponents.

RECOMMENDATION: Napoli-Napoli double result
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English Premier We 20May 19:45

Arsenal

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Sunderland

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SS1		3/10	5	10	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT ARSENAL	RECENT FORM
AWND*HDAWHLAD​ Most recent​	4 - 1 0 - 0 2 - 1 0 - 0	HWHLADHWAWHD​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Arsenal have won six of their last eight meetings against Sunderland

EXPERT VERDICT: Sunderland need a point to guarantee their Premier League survival, but they are unlikely to get any joy at the Emirates. The Black Cats are playing with a greater determination under Dick Advocaat than Gus Poyet’s final months, yet the gulf in class is likely to be highlighted from the early moments.

RECOMMENDATION: Arsenal-Arsenal double result
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REFEREE: STADIUM: Emirates Stadium

 

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MLB

National League
Cardinals @ Mets
Lackey is 1-1, 1.89 in his last three starts; five of his last six stayed under.

Harvey is 2-1, 1.57 in his last four starts; his last three stayed under.

St Louis-Mets split last ten games; under is 8-0-1 in last nine in series. Mets won last two games after losing previous five- they're 15-4 at home. Under is 6-3-2 in their last 11 games. Cardinals played at home last night; they're 3-5 in last eight games.

Diamondbacks @ Marlins
de la Rosa is 2-0, 2.57 in his last two starts; over is 6-2-1 in his last nine.

Former D'back Haren is 2-0, 1.59 in three home starts; over is 8-0-2 in his last ten starts overall.

Miami fired its manager yesterday; they won three of last four games against Arizona- under is 7-3 in last ten series games. Marlins lost six of last seven games; five of their last six went over. Arizona lost seven of last nine games- seven of its last ten went over.

Phillies @ Rockies
Hamels is 3-1, 3.00 in his last five starts; under is 3-0-1 in his last four.

Lyles is 0-2, 7.62 in his last three starts; three of his last four stayed under.

Colorado lost 13 of its last 15 games, with last three going over; they've lost three of last four games with Philly- all four went over total. Phillies won their last five games, with four of those staying under the total.

American League
Angels @ Blue Jays
Wilson is 1-1, 2.36 in his last five starts, all of which stayed under.

Sanchez is 2-1, 3.44 in his last three starts; under is 4-2-1 in his last seven.

Angels won eight of last 11 games; nine of their last ten stayed under total. Halos won eight of last ten games with Toronto- under is 5-3 in last eight in series. Blue Jays lost seven of last eight games; four of last six went over.

A's @ Astros
Pomeranz is 1-3, 7.11 in his last six starts; his last five went over.

21-year old McCullers comes up from AA to make MLB debut; he was 3-1, 0.62 in six AA games (four starts). He was 3-6, 5.47 in A ball last year.

Houston won its last five games, scoring 28 runs; four of their last six went over. Astros won last four games with Oakland- last three went over total. A's lost nine of last ten games; over is 6-3-1 in their last ten.

Indians @ White Sox
Indians are 1-7 in Kluber starts, but he struck out 18 Cardinals in last start as he won for first time this year; he had been 0-4, 8.60 in four starts before his gem last week- three of his last four starts went over.

Sale is 1-1, 8.82 in his last three starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven.

White Sox won seven of last eight games, with five of last six staying under total. Chicago lost six of last nine games with Cleveland; last ten seres games stayed under total. Indians are 4-3 in last seven games; over is 8-3 in their last eleven games.

Interleague
Brewers @ Tigers
Fiers is 1-1, 4.22 in his last four starts; his last four road starts stayed under.

Lobstein is 1-2, 5.71 in his last three starts; four of his last five went under.

Milwaukee-Detroit haven't met since 2009, so series history doesn't matter a whole lot. Brewers lost four of last five games (under 3-1-1). Detroit played in St Louis last night; they've won three of last four games; six of their last eight games stayed under the total.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
StL-NY-- Lackey 4-3; Harvey 5-2
Az-Mia-- de la Rosa 4-3; Haren 5-2
Phil-Colo-- Hamels 4-4; Lyles 2-5

LAA-Tor-- Wilson 4-3; Sanchez 3-4
A's-Hst-- Pomeranz 2-5; McCullers 0-0
Clev-Chi-- Kluber 1-7; Sale 4-2

Mil-Det-- Fiers 2-5; Lobstein 3-3

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
StL-NY-- Lackey 2-7; Harvey 2-7
Az-Mia-- de la Rosa 2-7; Haren 0-7
Phil-Colo-- Hamels 2-8; Lyles 1-7

LAA-Tor-- Wilson 1-7; Sanchez 3-7
A's-Hst-- Pomeranz 2-7; McCullers 0-0
Clev-Chi-- Kluber 4-8; Sale 5-6

Mil-Det-- Fiers 0-7; Lobstein 4-6

 

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Vegas odds on English Premier League weekend action
By STEPHEN CAMPBELL

Tuesday afternoon the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook released the following odds for English Premier League action for the upcoming weekend on the pitch:

MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015


12:00 PM - NBC SPORTS NETWORK
CHELSEA -1/2 EVEN 2 1/2 OVER +110
WEST BROM +1/2 -120 2 1/2 UNDER -130

3 WAY RESULT:
CHELSEA EVEN
DRAW +240
WEST BROM +290

 

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NHL Cheat Sheet - Conference Finals
By Alex Smith

Anaheim Ducks vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Series Price: Blackhawks -115, Ducks -105

Team Trends

Ducks: 5-0 SU Last 5 Home Games
Ducks: 6-3 O/U Last 9 Games

Blackhawks: 7-2-1 O/U Last 10 Games
Blackhawks: 5-0 SU Last 5 Home Games
Blackhawks: 5 Game Winning Streak Overall
Blackhawks: 4-1 SU Last 5 vs Anaheim

Head-to-Head Trends

-- Corey Crawford (Blackhawks): 9-4-1 Record vs Ducks
-- Road Team has won Last 4 Meetings
-- Under is 8-2 Last 10 Meetings

Exact Games Odds - 7 Game Series (2-2-1-1-1)
4 Games Blackhawks Win 10/1
5 Games Blackhawks Win 5/1
6 Games Blackhawks Win 4/1
7 Games Blackhawks Win 9/2

4 Games Ducks Win 10/1
5 Games Ducks Win 9/2
6 Games Ducks Win 5/1
7 Games Ducks Win 7/2


New York Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Series Price: Rangers -150, Lightning +130

Team Trends

Lightning: 4-1 SU Last 5 Meetings
Lightning: 4-2 SU Last 6 Road Games
Lightning: 7/16 (43.7%) on the Power-Play Last 5 Games

Rangers: 1-10 ATS & 2-9-1 O/U This Postseason
Rangers: 5-2 SU Last 7 Home Games

Head-to-Head Trends

-- Underdog is 5-1 SU Last 6 Meetings
-- Over is 4-1-1 Last 6 Meetings

Exact Games Odds - 7 Game Series (2-2-1-1-1)

4 Games Lightning Win 10/1
5 Games Lightning Win 13/2
6 Games Lightning Win 7/2
7 Games Lightning Win 4/1

4 Games Rangers Win 12/1
5 Games Rangers Win 11/2
6 Games Rangers Win 9/2
7 Games Rangers Win 7/2

Odds to win Stanley Cup

New York Rangers 9/5
Chicago Blackhawks 9/4
Anaheim Ducks 5/2
Tampa Bay Lightning 5/1

 

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Game of the Day: Lightning at Rangers

Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers (-135, 4.5)

An inability to prevail in one-goal games spelled the difference for the New York Rangers in last season's Stanley Cup Finals loss to Los Angeles, but they are perfecting the winning formula this time around. New York looks to take a 2-0 edge over the visiting Tampa Bay Lighting in Monday's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final after squeezing out a 2-1 victory in the series opener.

All 13 of the Rangers' postseason games have been decided by one goal and they are 9-4 overall, with seven having been deciding by 2-1 margins. "This is a comfortable place for us to be," New York forward Martin St. Louis said after his team's NHL record 15th consecutive one-goal decision dating to last postseason. "We've been in tight games all year in the playoffs. We're used to it." The Rangers also managed to finally solve Lightning netminder Ben Bishop, who had won his first eight career starts against them, but Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper was rankled more by his team's overall performance. "one team played like they'd been there before and the other one played like they hadn't," Cooper said.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBCSN, CBC, TVA

LINE HISTORY: As of this writing, sportsbooks have not moved off New York -135 since opening.

INJURY REPORT: Tampa Bay - B. Boyle (questionable), M. Ohlund (I-R). New York - M. Zuccarello (questionable).

ABOUT THE LIGHTNING: Tampa Bay needs to find a way get some balanced scoring after Ondrej Palat netted the lone tally in Game 1, giving the "Triplets" line of Palat, Tyler Johnson and Nikita Kucherov 18 of the team's 35 goals in the postseason. "To be honest I don't think we tested (Rangers goaltender Henrik) Lundqvist as much as we should have, not a lot of quality shots, not a lot of shots period," said Lightning captain Steven Stamkos, a 43-goal scorer in the regular season. "We have to find a way to generate more." Ryan Callahan returned to the lineup five days after undergoing an appendectomy but fellow forward Brian Boyle sat out Game 1 and did not practice Sunday.

ABOUT THE RANGERS: Veteran forward Dominic Moore, who has played with nine different teams (including the Lightning), scored the game-winner with 2:25 left in regulation in Game 1 when a pass from Kevin Hayes caromed off his knee and into the net. Even though it was a bit of a fluke, Moore's teammates said it was no accident that he was in position for the decisive tally. "I'm all about preparation and I can see him almost being like a goalie with everything he does to prepare himself to get into the right place going into every game," Lundqvist said. "I think that's why he's been so consistent throughout his career as well. He brings his game to a level that he's helping the team every night."

TRENDS:

*Under is 3-1-1 in Lightning last 5 overall.
*Under is 9-1-1 in Rangers last 11 overall.
*Lightning are 8-2 in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.
*Rangers are 30-8 in their last 38 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.

CONSENSUS: 61 percent of support is on the Rangers.

 

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Rangers get boost with Game 1 win
Andrew Caley

The New York Rangers have been moved to -303 favorites to win the Eastern Conference Final after their 2-1 Game 1 Saturday.

The Rangers opened at -164, while the Lightning, who now sit at +200, opened at +137.

Game 2 goes Monday night at Madison Square Garden, where the Rangers opened as -135 favorites.

 

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Lightning-Rangers Game 2 total opens at 4.5
Andrew Caley

After yet another under backed by the continued strong performance of Henrik Lundqvist, the total for Monday's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final has opened at a low 4.5.

The Rangers have been seeing totals of 5.0 all during the playoffs, but books are starting to adjust after the under going 10-2-1 in their 13 games.

New York has also opened as a -135 home favorite, while the Tampa Bay Lightning are on the board at +122.

 

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NHL

Rangers won Game One 2-1 on a goal with 2:25 left, after they lost three games with Tampa Bay during the season; they were outscored 15-7 in three games against Lightning the regular season. Four of last six series games went over; Lightning won three of last four visits to this building. All thirteen Ranger playoff games were decided by one goal. Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Lightning games; they've won four of last six on road. Rangers allowed six goals in winning last four games overall. Rangers outhit Tampa Bay 30-18 in Game 1- only Lightning goal came on the power play.

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Century Downs

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 9 - Post: 4:40 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 79 - Purse:$4500 - CLAIMING 7500


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 3 SILENT RESCUE 6/1


# 8 PERUVIAN PARADISE 4/1


# 1 ALL CANADIAN MJJZ 10/1

The consensus in this one is that SILENT RESCUE is the one to beat. Is a bang-up win contender given the 77 speed rating from his most recent race. Fans should always give a second look to contenders beginning from the 3 position as the ROI is much better than you would expect. PERUVIAN PARADISE - Could surely better this group given the 78 speed rating earned in his most recent affair. ALL CANADIAN MJJZ - This race horse looks tough considering the high class rankings. We wouldn't recommend tossing out of any exotics. Has been running competently lately and his style of running should result in a sharp performance.

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Northfield Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 2 - Post: 6:20 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 88 - Purse:$7000 - NON WINNERS $500 PER START IN 2015. AE: N/W $4500 IN LAST 5 STARTS. AE: CLAIMING $8000


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 3 LONESOME ATTACK 2/1


# 6 IMA NUISANCE 5/1


# 4 MAJO CHRISTMASGIFT 5/1


LONESOME ATTACK should be supported as our best wagering option in this contest. Feel the need for speed, this interesting entrant has been turning in some great TrackMaster SRs averaging around 88. Should be considered in this one if only for the formidable speed rating earned in the most recent gathering. Very good driver-trainer, winning 32 percent of the time. Appears to be a solid wager. IMA NUISANCE - Could provide us a trip to the winner's circle based on very nice recent TrackMaster Speed Ratings - earning an avg of 91. With a 90 avg class rating, this contender has one of the top class edges in the pack. MAJO CHRISTMASGIFT - Can't pass over the connections here, a 26 winning clip, one of the most compelling at getting into the winners circle. Should compete soundly in this gathering as his style of running fits well in this group of animals.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Finger Lakes

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 6 - Maiden Special Weight - 4.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $19000 Class Rating: 76

FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 7 ULATIONS 1/1


# 1 SWING DIXIE 3/1


# 6 ROYAL SILK 5/1


ULATIONS is the most favorable bet in this race. Has respectable Equibase speed figs and has to be considered for a bet in this race. Looks very good versus this field and will probably be one of the leaders. Could beat this field given the 85 speed figure earned in his last outing. SWING DIXIE - Is a definite contender - given the 63 speed figure from his most recent race. He has to be carefully examined given the very good speed figs. ROYAL SILK - Ought to go to the lead and should never look back. Ran a sharp last race.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Will Rogers

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 6 - Maiden Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $6500 Class Rating: 37

FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 6 DUANES GOLD 8/1


# 7 LPLUSJONES 8/5


# 2 OCEAN ALARM 7/2


I give the nod to DUANES GOLD for this race and could score at a price in here. Meeting a much easier bunch than last time out. LPLUSJONES - Reason to like this gelding as he has in the saddle one of the best jocks using winning percentages over the last month. Is a contender - given the 51 Equibase Speed Fig from his most recent race. OCEAN ALARM - In this field, this one is prominent in earnings per start in dirt sprint contests.

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mountaineer - Race #2 - Post: 7:22pm - Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $10,400 Class Rating: 75

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#5 THIS IS ELIZA (ML=5/1)
#1 YOU'RE TOO WILD (ML=7/2)
#6 IMA GIVEN (ML=6/1)


THIS IS ELIZA - This animal has recorded the best recent turf speed fig at the dist-surf. The return on investment when Ortiz and Treharne hook up is tremendous. Treharne drops her down to this class. You don't need too much more information to think this animal should run well at this level. I like that latest outing on April 20th at Mountaineer where she finished third. YOU'RE TOO WILD - Every now and then I take some time off, when I come back to the track I feel refreshed. I think it's the same with this mare as she always seems to run well after a vacation. Cox has a very solid win percent in grass sprints. This mare should be in great shape. Ran a less than stellar race at Mountaineer in the last race. Racing without a sloppy track puts this mare at the top of my list of contenders. IMA GIVEN - Mare is a few starts into a return here. Should give a big performance today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 CASA TUA (ML=3/1), #1A SERIOUS STUFF (ML=7/2), #4 TEQUILAVILLE (ML=4/1),

CASA TUA - 3/1 is not priced right for any horse in a sprint of 5 furlongs that hasn't hit the board in a short distance contest of late. The speed figure last time out doesn't fit very well in this event when I look at the Equibase class figure of today's event. Mark this horse as a possibly overvalued contestant. SERIOUS STUFF - Difficult to back any entrant in a short distance event if she hasn't finished in the money in a sprint in the last 60 days. Speed kills. Plenty of speed in this event compromises this horse's dreams at winning. TEQUILAVILLE - This questionable contender ran a mediocre speed figure last time around the track. She shouldn't run much better and will likely lose in today's event running that fig.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #5 THIS IS ELIZA on the nose if you can get odds of 7/2 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,5,6]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [1,5,6] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[1,5,6] with [1,5,6] with [1,3,5,6,8] with [1,3,5,6,8] Total Cost: $36

** Some or all wagers above involve entries and assume all parts of entry start the race **

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Woodbine - Race #1 - Post: 1:00pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $16,000 Class Rating: 83

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#1 HOLLYWOOD HALLIE (ML=8/1)
#6 GEISHA'S DANCE (ML=5/2)


HOLLYWOOD HALLIE - This mare is entered to race right back into a race in less than 10 days; this is a positive sign. The way this affair sets up this mare will be in perfect striking position when they enter the stretch. GEISHA'S DANCE - I like to bet on this angle, a pony coming back off a good contest within the last month or so. Campbell comes to race after getting to know the mare in the last event. This mare is rounding her way back into shape. Should run well today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 MAVIS ROAD (ML=8/5), #4 CANADIAN LADY (ML=4/1), #3 APRIL HALO (ML=6/1),

MAVIS ROAD - The Brain cautions me to keep away from ponies in sprint races that haven't hit the board in short distance races recently. CANADIAN LADY - Difficult to put your money on the win end of any animal that finishes second and third as often as this horse does. Don't feel this entrant will make an impact today. That last speed fig was common when compared with today's Equibase class figure. APRIL HALO - Tough to wager on any thoroughbred to turn things around if there is no wager value to taking the risk.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #1 HOLLYWOOD HALLIE on the win end if we get at least 2/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,6]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

 

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Mohawk: Monday 5/18 Analysis
By Garnet Barnsdale

DRF HARNESS

Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

EARLY $1 PICK 4:

5,7,10/3,4,6,10/7/2,8 = $24


LATE PICK 4: 4,7,8,9,10/2,3/1,4/7 = $20

MEET STATS: 73 - 224 / $418.60 BEST BETS: 10 - 20 / $32.60

SPOT PLAYS: 4 - 18 / $40.80

Best Bet: SPLIT THE HOUSE (11th)

Spot Play: BUZZ (1st)


Race 1

(9) BUZZ was raced sparingly at B tracks last year but moves to the big circuit to start his 3YO season for the potent combo of Blais/Filion. Top call in a wide-open curtain raiser. (7) RENEGADE MAGIC finished quickly in her lone qualifier and looks like one of the main contenders here. (5) ON THE ROAD DE VIE likely fills one of the minor spots as has been his custom so far.

Race 2

(2) WINDSONG LEO has done everything asked of him so far and while he faces tougher here, he may be capable of giving more and his price could be better; top call. (1) SPORTSKEEPER looks ready to give a top effort off the shelf. Trainer Coleman was 2/2 with these types on Thursday night. (5) ARAMBLIN HANOVER continues to race well but once again is more likely for a slice.

Race 3

(1) CHARMED LIFE was given a passive steer last week and couldn't get to a long-gone winner. Look for her to be on the move earlier in this opening leg of the Miss Versatility. (7) DORSAY may not look great on paper but she is capable of notching a big upset here; beware. (6) ALLIE LABROOK has been putting in some impressive miles in open company at Hoosier. She's in with a shot here.

Race 4

(7) LANCASTER PARK showed glimpses of talent last year and looks well-prepped for a trainer noted for sending everything ready off layoffs. (10) ROLLWITHTHEPUNCHES has been closing rapidly in her qualifiers and is another that looks ready. (5) WINDSONG LIGHTNING raced well in the Diplomat series and Menary continues to be hot; use on pick 4 tickets.

Race 5

(6) FASHION MAVEN showed big speed for most of the mile last time at Vernon now ships in to face maidens. Top call in another wide-open dash. (3) WINDSUN STETSON closed quickly vs. a well-meant debut winner and can build off that and contend for the win here. (10) MARACASSO qualified better than he raced in most of his miles last year which may be a sign that he's much faster now; chance at a big price.

Race 6

(7) GOOD FRIDAY THREE raced huge in the Diplomat Final when hung the mile. He should be able to handle this group. (5) MAC RAIDER went right down the road last week and finished fast. He is a threat to do exactly that again. (3) REGAL SIGHT got stung first-over and can be closer with a better trip.

Race 7

(8) CHEYENNE REIDER keeps rolling right along and has a knack for working out a good trip from an outer post. Call to repeat. (2) F TWENTY TWO was an unlucky loser last time after doing all the work and getting nailed late by one who did none; he's a threat here. (1) REB THE RAIDER has held his form well for a long time and should get a piece of this.

Race 8

(8) CATCH THE DREAM moves up off a win and was a Preferred horse most of last year. Catch him tonight before the price drops next week. (4) NORTHERN VICTORY has cycled back to his best form and is a threat here at a price. (10) DAYLON MAGICIAN missed 3 weeks and gets post 10 which is a tall order at a likely underlaid price.

Race 9

(3) PHYSICALLYINCLINED was impressive in his 2015 debut and will be looking for more of the same as he eyes some big stakes; top call. (2) SOUTHWIND INDY is more than capable of upending the choice and could get the right trip to do it from this post. (1) ROBERT HILL comes off a nice win but the waters are deeper here.

Race 10

(2) ETRUSCAN HANOVER trotted a winning mile last time and was just nailed late by one who set a new life's mark. He should be tough in here. (4) WILD AND CRAZY GUY drops in class but note the choice handled him easily two back. (6) P L HERCULES faced some very good ones last year and wasn't disgraced. He can contend here in his seasonal debut.

Race 11

(8) SPLIT THE HOUSE lived up to expectations in his debut and now faces better but should be up to the task. He could be any kind. (3) TWIN B TK also steps up off a powerful maiden win and should get a good share here. (2) MIKES POWERHOUSE was good early last year and Coleman has been sending everything ready as is her custom. (4) SPEED RACER has already won 8 times but gets into this NW2 due to the small amount of earnings; another contender. (5) LIBRADO HANOVER was beat by an improving colt in the rain last week and could better this placing.

 

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Yonkers: Monday 5/18 Analysis
By Brewster Smith

DRF HARNESS

Race 7 - $10,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool

MEET STATS: 71 - 402 / $534.90 BEST BETS: 6 - 35 / $31.10

Best Bet: KEEMOSABE (5th)

Spot Play: DEMOCRACY N (2nd)


Race 1

(1) STONEBRIDGE TONIC moves inside and that should help his chances in here; all systems go to get it done. (2) ROCK N ROLL JET Delaware invader could have a say in the outcome. (6) KNOCKING AROUND raced evenly in his last trip.

Race 2

(5) DEMOCRACY N Quite sharp in his latest. Gelding can boss these at his best. (2) FOUR STARZ TRACE just got up last out at Freehold to get the job done. (1) HOT RODDY retains the rail slot; watch out.

Race 3

(3) IWANNAGOHOME showed signs of life in her last try. Pacing filly can put her best foot forward against this group. (8) INTOVIEW fits well with these despite the move to the 8-hole; threat. (4) SEBOOMOOK PRINCESS Philly shipper might be a factor.

Race 4

(4) WAYWARD SON could be ready to fire his best if given the right trip; consider. (6) FRITZIE PIC UP MAN Even finish to hold on for third last out; big threat. (5) ATLAS ALLIANCE N could land a share of the purse.

Race 5

(6) KEEMOSABE Sharp in victory last out for his second straight score. Pacer moves up a bit in class, but his form indicates he can boss these for the hat trick. (3) STONEBRIDGE COWBOY took the pocket route last time around for win honors; main danger. (1) TRIP HANOVER should fare quite well from the rail.

Race 6

(2) CENALTAFIRECRACKER Easy victory at Philly in her recent trip to the post. Pacing miss moves her trade to the half-mile oval and good to see Brennan with the call. (1) CLARA BEA moves to the fence and that should help her cause. (3) HEAVEN TO EARTH was sent down the road last out for all the glory.

Race 7

(3) DR CS Z TAM Gelding has put in three good starts. Might be able to pounce and score over this group. (2) DAVIDS DREAM moves inside and might be a serious threat with Brennan back aboard. (1) WESTERN VICTORY put in a good run from the 8-hole last out; not out of this.

Race 8

(1) GALLANT SEELSTER is seeking his first score of the year and with the move the rail slot, this guy can get the job done. (3) O SUNDLAND returns to Yonkers where he was a sharp winner on March 14; big player. (2) SOUTHERN ALLIE Pocono invader can make some noise against these.

Race 9

(5) BELIEVEINTHESPIRIT tired in the stretch drive in his last trip. He is capable of taking this at his best. (4) LORD OF MISRULE Sharp in victory last time out; dangerous again. (2) IDEAL WILLIE rallied strongly for the place spot in his last try; don't count him out.

Race 10

(5) SIMPLY BUSINESS Bartlett takes over this 6-year-old gelding and he was aboard his last score three trips ago. Can be ready to get back into the swing of things. (1) MISSISSIPPI HIPPY closed strongly to nail down the win recently. (3) GO BOTH WAYS Speedy gelding may once again be on the engine; contender.

Race 11

(1) BITTERSWEET CHAMP flashed good speed in his last start and he retains the golden rail. If he can relax his speed, the rest will have to battle for second money. (3) ESPEN DE VIE gets serious post relief; main danger. (2) ROCK TO GLORY also gets a better draw; watch out.

Race 12

(1) CASHENDASH HANOVER moves down a bit in class. Gelding has the rail slot and could take this group down the road. (2) MR HASANI N was second best two starts ago from the 2-hole; threat. (5) UPFRONT COUNTRYBOY Quite sharp in his last two tries; beware.