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World Cup Sa 12Jul 21:00

Brazil

v

Holland

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSIN BRAZIL	RECENT FORM
HWHDHWHD*HWHL​ Most recent​	0 - 0 3 - 1 2 - 2 1 - 1	NWNWNWNWND*ND*​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Holland have kept five clean sheets in their last eight fixtures

EXPERT VERDICT: Brazil will need time to recover from their mauling at the hands of Germany and the rebuilding process may have to wait until after the third/fourth place playoff. Getting motivated for this fixture is always difficult but Holland should find it easier to move on from their semi-final exit and can pile on the misery for the hosts.

RECOMMENDATION: Holland
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Week 3

Saturday, July 12

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CALGARY (1 - 0) at TORONTO (1 - 1) - 7/12/2014, 6:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-1 against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-1 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BRITISH COLUMBIA (0 - 2) at SASKATCHEWAN (1 - 1) - 7/12/2014, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 49-26 ATS (+20.4 Units) in July games since 1996.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 47-24 ATS (+20.6 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1996.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SASKATCHEWAN is 4-4 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 5-3 straight up against BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

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Brazil

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Netherlands

[h=2]2014 FIFA WORLD CUP THIRD-PLACE PLAY-OFF[/h]

• Venue: Estadio Nacional, Brasilia
• Date: Saturday, 12 July
• Kick-off: 21:00 BST

[h=2]TEAM NEWS[/h]Brazil will welcome back captain Thiago Silva to the centre of defence after he missed the 7-1 defeat BY Germany through suspension.
Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is expected to make several other changes as the hosts try to salvage some pride.
Netherlands are also set to rotate their squad, so the likes of Memphis Depay and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar could earn starts.
Goalkeeper Michel Vorm is the only Dutch player yet to feature in Brazil.
[h=2]MATCH PREVIEW[/h]Hosts Brazil, still reeling from the humiliating 7-1 defeat to Germany,end their campaign by taking on Netherlands in the third-place play-off.
A game between the two losing semi-finalists, first introduced at the 1934 World Cup, was originally envisaged as a match to whet the appetite ahead of the final.
Yet Dutch coach Louis van Gaal believes the fixture is an irrelevance.
"There is only one award that counts and that is becoming world champions," Van Gaal said.
"The worst thing is that there is a chance you are going to lose twice in a row," he added.
"And in a tournament in which you have played so marvellously well you go home as a loser."
Van Gaal's side lit up the competition in the group stage, with their 5-1 demolition of defending champions Spain particularly impressive.
However, they found the going a little tougher in the knock-out phase, producing three nervy displays.


With the pressure off, the Dutch will hope to regain their fluency and giveManchester United-bound coach Van Gaala winning send off.
This game could also prove to be a swansong for Brazilian boss Luiz Felipe Scolari.
His future will be discussed after the tournament and the 2002 World Cup-winning coach is only too aware that the thrashing by Germany leaves a stain on his CV.
"I know my career will be marked by this defeat but we have an obligation to move on, thinking about the next goal," he admits.
" I know it's a much smaller dream than we all wanted but we have to honour the shirt of the national team."
[h=2]MATCH FACTS[/h]Head-to-head

• This will be the 12th game between Brazil and Netherlands (W3, D5, L3), and the fifth in World Cup finals.
• The Dutch have won two of the three most recent World Cup meetings, including a 2-1 win in the quarter-finals of the last World Cup.
• The two nations have given away the most fouls in the tournament - Brazil 107, Netherlands 106.
• Brazil's last victory over the Dutch was a 3-1 win in 1999. The match saw five players sent off; Edgar Davids, Andre Ooijer and Peter van Vossen for the Dutch, Rivaldo and Amoroso for Brazil.
• Netherlands had just one shot on target in their semi-final against Argentina, while Brazil had eight in their 7-1 loss against Germany.

Brazil

• This is the fourth time Brazil have been involved in the third-place play-off. They have two wins (1938 and 1978) and one defeat (1974) from the previous three.
• Brazil have scored 11 goals and conceded 11 at this tournament. They have never let in more than 11 at a World Cup, having also done so in 1938.
• Brazil have had more shots (76) than any other country at this World Cup.
• Julio Cesar, David Luiz and Marcelo have featured in all 570 minutes of Brazil's 2014 World Cup campaign
• Marcelo has created 10 goalscoring chances for Brazil - only Neymar (13) has managed more for the hosts.
• Maxwell is the only outfield player yet to feature for Brazil.

Netherlands

• This is the second time Netherland have been involved in the third-place play-off. They lost 2-1 to Croatia in 1998 having lost to Brazil on penalties in the semi-final.
• The Dutch scored 11 goals during their three groups matches but have managed just one in three knock-out games.
• Ten of the Netherlands' 12 goals in this tournament have come after half-time; the last four have come after the 75th minute.
• For the second time, after 1974 and 1978, Netherlands will finish in the top four in consecutive World Cups.
• Only Karim Benzema (15) has had more shots on target than Robin van Persie (10) in this World Cup, but the Dutchman is yet to score in the knock-out stage.
• Michel Vorm is sole player within the Dutch squad yet to make an appearance at this World Cup.

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Yonkers: Saturday 7/12 Analysis
By Matt Rose
DRF HARNESS
MEET STATS: 205 - 588 / $1077.40 BEST BETS: 35 - 48 / $113.30

Best Bet: CARTOON DADDY (5th)

Spot Play: FLEM N EM N (12th)



Race 1

(7) PAMS LEGACY has raced well in all recent efforts. The outside post presents a bit of a problem tonight but the price should be right to take a shot with him. (1) ACHILLES BLUE CHIP returns locally with plenty of speed and the best draw; threat to go all the way. (3) WHOLLY LOUY returns to claimers looking for three straight.


Race 2

(1) TRACK MASTER D broke leaving from the eight hole last out; toss that effort and he should be right there with these. (8) ITS A GOOD THING triple-jumps in class off a pocket-rocket score and he's been competitive with these in the past. (3) ROCK TO GLORY gets post relief and he will be more involved from this spot.

Race 3

(1) BAKIN ON THE BEACH returns locally off some solid efforts versus lesser out of town and he's beaten better than these in the past. (4) OLDE TIME HOCKEY should be flashing early speed from this spot. (2) HARD TO MACH rallied well for a small share from a tough spot in his debut for new connections and he gets serious post relief tonight.

Race 4

(2) ROCK N ROLL WORLD is a nicely bred colt who arrives off an even effort at The Meadowlands and he looms the one to beat here. (4) MYSTICAL PACER put in a good effort over the half in NYSS action at Buffalo. (6) IN THE ARSENAL tired after an aggressive try in his career debut at The Big M.

Race 5

(3) CARTOON DADDY is fresh off a big win in a NYSS test and the Burke trainee looks like he should have little problems with these. (1) LONE SURVIVOR raced well in defeat at The Meadowlands. (5) SONOFA SIZZLE qualified in stellar fashion at Vernon for veteran horseman Dan Daley.

Race 6

(5) PANCETTA exploded home from the clouds last week and got closer than he ever should have; Sabot trainee is in raging form and can take this with any sort of trip. (4) THE REAL ONE hikes to the Open level after taking three straight upon arrival for Lachance. (1) SAPPHIRE CITY is assigned the rail and has the early speed to take full advantage.

Race 7

(3) CASIMIR JITTERBUG drops back to the level where he was a wire-to-wire winner two back; logical. (1) CHINA GRILL was also a winner when last seen with these. (2) VERDAD hails from Burke and has hit the ticket in five-of-six.

Race 8

(1) SIR ZIGGY'S Z TAM has picked up minor shares in his last two versus Open types and now he gets a very generous post position assignment; Lachance should be able to work out a winning trip from this spot. (3) LIFE UP FRONT has been rock-solid in all recent efforts. (6) GREAT VINTAGE is as gutsy as they come and Stalbaum may be firing with him tonight.

Race 9

(1) SANTANNA ONE almost made it the distance last out in a tough beat; chance for redemption tonight. (7) MONTREAL PHIL drops back to a level where he jogged four back. (5) DALLENBACH HANOVER is always a speed threat.

Race 10

(1) BITTERSWEET CHAMP has been pretty good in all of his starts for Gareth Dowse. If he can stay close enough to the pace he can roll by late. (3) TWIN B FAMOUS returns locally and gets Brennan in the bike. (2) VILLAGE BEAT has plenty of back class to call upon.

Race 11

(3) THIRTY TWO RED finally broke through with a solid front-end score and he can easily repeat versus these. (1) RONNY BUGATTI has loads of speed and he lands back inside. (2) FAMEOUS WESTERN gets class and post relief after going nowhere in his last two races.

Race 12

(2) FLEM N EM N was nailed on the wire last week after a solid, aggressive effort; Fraley trainee can get it done tonight. (4) ROLLWITHITHARRY had no chance of reaching last week; this is obviously a better spot. (3) K SLATER bumps up in class but is back in good form.

 

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Mohawk: Saturday 7/12 Analysis
By Greg Gangle
DRF HARNESS

Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

Best Bet: APPRENTICE HANOVER (10th)

Spot Play: BOOMBOOMBALLYKEEL (7th)



Race 1

(1) SOME POWER did most of the work on the front in his debut last week and was only beaten a length for the win. (4) UTAH BEACH qualified strong with a second-place finish, timed in 1:55 with a :27 4/5 final quarter. (5) PIERCE HANOVER raced from behind and finished strong with a :27 1/5 final frame. He gets MacDonell back in the bike and has shown a lot of versatility very early in his career.


Race 2

(2) MY SECRET BELLE got away too far back last week in a condition event, but won two straight prior for trainer/driver Joe Hudon. (6) BROOKDALE SHADOW returns tonight against a field that she's very competitive in based on her record this season. (4) SKIPPIN BY returns to this circuit, draws a favourable post and has been racing very well this season.

Race 3

(7) SUDOKU has raced just once so far this season, but her debut on June 23 was a winning one in the OSS Gold Series as she posted the mini upset in 1:53 3/5 on a track listed as 'Good' on that occasion. (5) ALIBI SEELSTER has hit the board in six of seven starts this season and went a tough trip in her latest a she was parked through the early stages of the mile before clearing to the front. (6) DELIRIUM makes a class jump in this contest for high percentage trainer Marcel Barrieau, but she appears capable with her recent efforts.

Race 4

(10) MR BIG HEAD was assigned the outside post nine last week, but that didn't stop the talented son of Real Desire from earning his ninth tally of the season. (2) JDS CALEB MAN has shown quick speed as of late along with final quarter speed and may offer a fair price in this contest. (3) RAVE ON has been very consistent in each of his last three starts in this class and he comes from the Corey Johnson barn.

Race 5

(6) LADY SHADOW finished second last week as the favourite against the provinces' top sophomore fillies and will gain a lot of attention once again in here. (2) SECTIONLINE AQUA was too far back last start, but finished a closing second with a :26 3/5 final quarter for trainer Steve Bauder. (3) BRESCIA SEELSTER has been very impressive as of late with three straight wins to her credit.

Race 6

(2) A REAL COMMITMENT has been nothing short of spectacular since arriving in the Corey Johnson barn following her claim on June 13 for $8K. (4) WILDCAT BEAUTY hasn't missed the board in each of her last six starts dating back to May 30. (7) MACHO CHICK might offer a price from a post seven start, but she raced much better last week for trainer Carmen Auciello.

Race 7

(3) BOOMBOOM BALLYKEEL draws inside and is fresh off a terrific winning performance. (8) VICTOR BAYAMA caught a lot of people by surprise with his 1:50 3/5 open-length effort in his first start of the season last week. (4) SHADOWBRIAND has hit the board in six of seven starts this season and comes from the Jack Darling stable.

Race 8

(7) MARLEE B drops out of the Fillies & Mares Preferred level and into a much suitable class. (9) ST LADS PEEPER was highly considered for top honours, but with a post nine start and her winning record this season, I decided to place her second. (6) FOOLISH MIND posted the 10-1 upset in her latest win and remains at this same class.

Race 9

(2) SILVERHILL SHADOW finished second in the Summertime Series final and draws inside in this Canadian Breeders elimination. (3) SPECKLED DOOR hasn't missed the board in his last three starts and just missed last week, timed in 1:50 4/5. (8) STEADY WARRIOR raced very well last week with a :26 final frame, but was too far back turning for home. He was the post time favourite and should receive a more aggressive drive in here by driver Jody Jamieson.

Race 10

(7) APPRENTICE HANOVER has been ranked as one of the top free-for-all pacers in North America this season with over $325K earned. (2) ELLIS PARK draws inside once again this week and has a patented late kick that shouldn't get overlooked. (6) BESTOFBEST HANOVER was timed in 1:49 in his latest start and comes out of the Richard Moreau barn.

Race 11

(10) FOOL ME ONCE received major class relief last start and the son of Art Major made the most of it as he scored a commanding victory in a sizzling 1:48 2/5, just one-fifth of a second off his lifetime best. (6) HES A SENSATION shouldn't get overlooked as he found the wire first at this level last week for driver Phil Hudon. (8) ALEXIE MATTOSIE doesn't have the best record this season, but he drops in class which should benefit him.

Race 12

(7) AMERICAN IN PARIS was a winner two back at this Fillies & Mares Preferred level and finished third in her latest. (3) VOELZ HANOVER has hit the board in two of her last three starts, draws inside and has over $1.5 million of back class to offer. (4) D GS PESQUERO enjoyed her 13th career tally last week as she posted the 29-1 upset in this field for trainer Richard Moreau.

Race 13

(2) MODERN LEGEND has been racing against the top free-for-all pacers in North America this season and not only returns home to this circuit, but receives major class relief. (1) MYSTICIAN comes out of the Jeff Gillis barn and posted a strong qualifying effort in 1:54 4/5. (9) CHAMPAGNE PHIL will begin from an outside post, but has hit the board in each of his last three starts in this class.

 

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Meadowlands: Saturday 7/12 Analysis
By Derick Giwner
DRF HARNESS

Race 1 - $30,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool

Race 3 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

Race 6 - $100,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

Race 9 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool

MEET STATS: 76 - 248 / $437.80 BEST BETS: 12 - 19 / $44.00

Best Bet: FATHER PATRICK (4th)

Spot Play: TRUE BLUE STRIDE (1st)

Race 1

(4) TRUE BLUE STRIDE was reserved for much of his career debut and charged home full of trot when asked for a bit of speed. I would imagine he’ll be kept closer to the action this time around. (3) CANEPA HANOVER is a high-priced colt with clear ability. You can just cross a line through his last effort. (1) FRENCH LAUNDRY rolled in his debut but should get more competition from this group; loses Gingras.

Race 2

(6) MISSION BRIEF only needs to stay on stride to win; appears fastest. (7) SATURDAY MORNINGS has been racing well but was no match for the winner last time. (4) DYNAMITE DAME adds Sears and has room for improvement.

Race 3

(1) SOMEWHERE IN L A was once thought to have some potential but has yet to tap into that pool. He now picks up Yannick Gingras, who chose off another contender to drive here. In a field without a standout, I’ll take a shot. (6) BUSHWACKER looks good if you cross a line through his last effort; has early speed. (10) LET’S DRINK ON IT would be my selection from a better post, but I just can’t take a short price on him from post 10. (2) UNLOCKED has a bit of ability when he stays pacing. Maybe Callahan can get him going.

Race 4 – Stanley Dancer Memorial

(9) FATHER PATRICK is the undisputed king of this division until one of these horses can step up and knock him off the throne. I have no doubt he will win. (7) NUNCIO has been handled with kid gloves all year and it might be time to let him roll. (1) MUSCLE NETWORK switched to the Svanstedt barn and didn’t exactly light the world on fire in his qualifier. But we’ve seen this show before from Svanstedt. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. (12) TRIXTON is immensely talented but is crippled with a second-tier starting spot. Against this salty group, if he can navigate traffic and finished second, my hat is off to him.

Race 5 – Del Miller Memorial

(7) SHAKE IT CERRY got right back on track after suffering a rare defeat two starts back. We have yet to see the 1:51 and change mile she may need to win on Saturday but I think it is there. (1) DESIGNED TO BE trounced the top choice when they last meet and clearly deserves to be the favorite. (6) HEAVEN’S DOOR is a quick filly with plenty of talent of her own; chance. (10) LIFETIME PURSUIT is handicapped with post 10. It will be tough to win from out there. (2) COOLER SCHOONER has speed that deserves respect.

Race 6 – Mistletoe Shalee Final

(7) WEEPER does her best work near the lead and was taken back to last because of the fast fractions last time at Pocono. Let’s toss that mile and expect an aggressive steer from catch-driver Corey Callahan. (3) SANDBETWEENURTOES has done everything right with a perfect record in five starts this year. Filly even made a brief skip last week and still overcame a tough uncovered trip. (5) GALLIE BYTHE BEACH has plenty of early speed and may have finally found a spot where she can get the front without working so hard and wind up sitting a sweet pocket trip. (8) PRECOCIOUS BEAUTY was thought to be the divisional leader coming into the year but hasn’t done much to impress. That said, she kicked home nicely last time and is certainly eligible to bring a big mile. (1) TABLE TALK has been racing well and picked up her game even more with Tim Tetrick in the bike; player.

Race 7 – Golden Girls

(5) DROP THE BALL hasn’t been herself in most of her starts this year, but in her defense, she always seems to be in the wrong spot at the wrong time. With only Anndrovette likely leaving hard to her outside, she should be in position to pick up live cover. For an eighth of a mile there are few horses faster. (7) ANNDROVETTE is clearly the one to beat in here. What makes her even scarier is the chance she could get away with a soft half in a field that seems to lack guaranteed early speed. If the timer reads 55 seconds or higher at the half and you have a win ticket on this gal, head to the windows. (1) SOMWHEROVRARAINBOW is an obvious player but I like Anndrovette better at 4-5 than her at 5-2.

Race 8 – William R. Haughton Memorial Final

(2) CAPTAINTREACHEROUS tried to leave in the Franklin but Tetrick quickly jumped ship when the pace was too fast. On a whole, the effort wasn’t that bad considering he paced a 1:47 3/5 mile and has dropped time in each of his last five starts. I can’t promise he’ll win but I’ll be shocked if he isn’t raced very aggressively this week. (3) SWEET LOU has won each of his last five starts and bested almost all of the foes he faces on Saturday. The road to the winner’s circle goes through him but if he hits a slight bump, a number of these could pick him off. (7) BOLT THE DUER was raced conservatively last time but I’d be shocked if he didn’t leave hard this week. With the right trip he could make some noise. (6) BETTOR’S EDGE is too sharp to ignore.

Race 9 – Meadowlands Pace Final

(3) HE’S WATCHING pounced off cover last time and showed how good he can be when given a sweet trip. The likelihood of everything working out that perfect again seems slim, but I believe he has the best combination of reliability and speed in the field. (4) TELLITLIKEITIS was a top contender in the North America Cup and he finished a good second. He actually went off the favorite versus my top choice last week. Did he throw in a dud, yes. Now you’ll get at least 8-1 and probably better odds. He is very fast but needs a trip. If he gets it, watch out! (2) JK ENDOFANERA showed some guts in his elimination effort. He has looked much sounder the last couple of weeks than when he won the North America Cup. There is no doubt he can win and you must use him on your tickets. (6) LYONSSOMEWHERE is a tough horse that can take a tough trip. Can he go fast enough to win? Good question. (8) SOMETIMES SAID picked up his game last time. He’ll need good cover and some luck to get the job done. (5) LUCK BE WITHYOU put in a credible effort in his elimination. I wouldn’t be shocked if he won. (9) ALWAYS B MIKI will draw some attention but he just seems like a poor bet considering he has been erratic on the turns and can’t pace straight in the stretch. He is fast, though.

Race 10

(4) BEE A MAGICIAN overcame a traffic-filled trip to finish a strong second in the Maturity last week. I really think she is sitting on a huge mile. (5) PERFECT ALLIANCE has been nearly perfect all year and there is no reason to think she won’t race well. (7) CLASSIC MARTINE is fast off the gate and a very nice mare. (8) MAVEN is one of the better trotting mares in the game but will have a lot of work to do starting outside her competition.

Race 11

(4) DEALT A WINNER basically grinded on the rim last time and won as he pleased. This son of Cam’s Card Shark draws inside his main rival and is the one to beat in my book. (8) ARTSPEAK finished with a vicious turn of speed in his pari-mutuel debut. He’ll need a new dimension to win from the outer post. (5) TOO DARN HOT will be a part of the early action. Is he fast enough to win?

Race 12

(3) GOLDEN RECEIVER got back on track with a wire to wire score last week. That should give him the confidence he needs to best this more accomplished group. (6) SUNFIRE BLUE CHIP is probably racing a bit better than his PP lines suggest. (4) WAKE UP PETER hasn’t thrown in many bad efforts this year. (8) ODDS ON EQUULEUS needs some help up front to score.

Race 13

(3) THE SHOW RETURNS was simply outsprinted despite pacing home in 26 seconds in her first career start. Some may look at the 1:59 1/5 final time and think she isn’t fast enough. I see an opportunity to play this well-bred youngster at a price. (6) STACIA HANOVER is perfect in two career starts and remains the one to beat. (8) WICKED LITTLE MINX flashed speed at the start of her lone mile and showed some good late pace, too. (2) CASHAWAY won her only start but needs to go faster now.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Hazel Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $9000 Class Rating: 38

FOR MICHIGAN BRED MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 3 TRACKSINTHEMEADOW 9/2

# 2 HEAVENLY STRIPES 3/1

# 7 TRICKY STRATEGY 7/2

TRACKSINTHEMEADOW has a quite good shot to take this race. Should expect this animal to be right there on the wire versus these ponies. HEAVENLY STRIPES - The big drop in class can only help out this one this time out. A solid 57 avg Equibase class rating may give this filly a distinct class edge against this group of horses in this race. TRICKY STRATEGY - Looks formidable to be close to the lead at the first call. Always good to invest in a handler with this kind of very strong win percentage - 17 percent - at this distance & surface

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Gulfstream - Race #11 - Post: 6:35pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $14,500 Class Rating: 87

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#2 HOLY SMOKE (ML=4/1)
#12 FEAR THE BEARD (ML=6/1)
#7 CACTUS KID (ML=10/1)


HOLY SMOKE - This jock and conditioner have a terrific winning percent when they team up. Another way to assign class is earnings per race. This horse has the uppermost in the field. I think he'll be close at the end. Have to make this gelding a win candidate; he comes off a good race on June 30th. FEAR THE BEARD - Ran a lackluster race at Gulfstream last out. Racing on a non-sloppy track puts this gelding at the top of my contenders roll call. This gelding's last speed figure earned on June 8th is utmost in last race speed figures. Morning drills are frequent over the past 2 weeks. An indication Keen must feel good about his chances right here. CACTUS KID - This jockey and conditioner are solid together. Winning percentage when teamed up is hard to better. Gelding's win percentage is better than 50 percent in first and second starts off a vacation. Dropped in class last time around the track, running against the same type today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #14 LEVERAGED LOAN (ML=3/1), #8 RIO GREY (ML=8/1),

LEVERAGED LOAN - Substandard speed fig last time around the track at Calder at 6 1/2 furlongs. Don't think this runner will improve too much in today's event. RIO GREY - Trying to beat this entrant in today's event at the price of 8/1.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#2 HOLY SMOKE is the play if we get odds of 3/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
2 with [7,12]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [2,7,12] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[2,7,12] with [2,7,12] with [2,4,7,10,12] with [2,4,7,10,12] Total Cost: $36

SUPER HI 5 WAGERS:
[2,7,12] with [2,7,12] with [2,4,7,12] with [2,4,5,7,10,12] with [2,4,5,7,10,12] Total Cost: $72

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Suffolk Downs - Race #3 - Post: 1:43pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $11,800 Class Rating: 65

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#6 HOME SPUN GAL (ML=10/1)


HOME SPUN GAL - Atop this horse on Jun 9th and Amiss is right back in the irons this race. Faced tougher last out at Suffolk Downs. Based on Equibase class ratings, this is a weaker field, so I will put this horse on my list of probable winners in this race.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1A JOSIE'S DEVIL (ML=8/5), #1 VINCE'S VALENTINA (ML=8/5), #5 KEY PUNCH (ML=5/2),

JOSIE'S DEVIL - This morning-line choice ran on June 9th and hasn't had a drill since then. The pace situation just isn't too promising for this early speedball. Many other horses would have to scratch to upgrade her dreams at winning. VINCE'S VALENTINA - I find it hard to bet on any runner in a short distance event if she hasn't hit the board in a sprint in the last sixty days. Long turnout, then came back and finished fifth. Tough to expect much better this time. KEY PUNCH - Hard to bet on this horse out of the July 5th race. Only faced maidens in that one. She's almost certainly going to get cooked on the top end. Common rating in the last race at Suffolk Downs at 5 1/2 furlongs. Don't believe this pony will improve too much in today's race.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#6 HOME SPUN GAL is going to be the play if we are getting 1/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
6 with [4,5]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

 

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park

RACE #9 - BELMONT PARK - 5:28 PM EASTERN POST
12.0 FURLONGS TURF GRADE II FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD STAKES $200,000.00 PURSE

The Bowling Green Handicap
#5 GRANDEUR
#6 SKY BLAZER
#3 BOISTEROUS
#4 CHAMOIS

Here in the 56th renewal of this graded stakes event, a turf handicap, which is named for the area on the lower tip of Manhattan Island, #5 GRANDEUR, an Irish-bred entry, has produced "POWER RUN PERFORMANCES" in five straight starts, hitting the board in three, including a pair of "POWER RUN WINS" being embedded in this recent streak of racing consistency, and will be feeling that "LASIX LIFT" for the 2nd time today. #6 SKY BLAZER, a 12-1 BOMB, has turned in a quartet of "POWER RUNS" in his respective last five outings, hitting the board in a pair, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in his 4th race back.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Finger Lakes

Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 7 - Stakes - 8.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $150000 Class Rating: 99

NEW YORK DERBY - FOR THOSE THAT ENTER AND ARE ELIMINATED, ALL FEES WILL BE REFUNDED. THE DETERMINATION OF STARTERS BY FLRA INC. SHALL BE FINAL AND INCONTESTABLE. FLRA INC., DAILY RACING FORM AND EQUIBASE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ERROR IN COMPILATION OF SUCH EARNINGS. TROPHY TO THE OWNER OF THE WINNER. STARTERS TO BE NAMED THROUGH THE ENTRY BOX BY THE USUAL CLOSING OF


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 6 EMPIRE DREAMS 7/5

# 7 EFFINEX 8/1

# 4 LADY'S SMART ALEC 8/1

EMPIRE DREAMS looks decent to best this field. He should definitely be considered given the very strong speed figures. The Equibase Speed Figure of 101 from his latest affair looks very strong in here. With a nice class fig average of 95, has one of the top class advantages in this group of horses in this race. EFFINEX - Has to be considered a contender on earnings per start at the distance/surface alone. This pony has some longshot angles going for him. LADY'S SMART ALEC - Vaunts formidable speed figs on average overall when compared with the rest of this field. He looks very strong in this slot and I expect will be on the lead or close at the halfway point.

 

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Saturday Horse Racing Spot Picks
SPOT PLAYS


For Saturday
TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE

Arlington (5th) V V Goodnight, 3-1
(12th) Domain's Rap, 9-2

Belmont Park (3rd) Onecats Chance, 6-1
(5th) Campion Lane, 10-1

Belterra Park (1st) Ohio Silver, 3-1
(3rd) First Shadow, 7-2

Canterbury (4th) Dear Fay, 3-1
(6th) Code of Pleasure, 7-2

Charles Town (4th) Molls Alley, 9-2
(8th) Before You Know It, 4-1

Delaware Park (1st) How Convenient, 8-1
(6th) Avarice, 6-1

Ellis Park (1st) Hopeful Sweeper, 5-1
(9th) Bull Gato, 6-1

Emerald Downs (3rd) Italian Warrior, 7-2
(8th) Inkey Mooey, 4-1

Evangeline Downs (4th) My Man Parker, 8-1
(7th) Lone Star Sizzler, 5-1

Finger Lakes (4th) St Patricks Appeal, 3-1
(6th) Dapper Draper, 4-1

Gulfstream Park (7th) Contrip, 3-1
(9th) Wicked Rascal, 5-1

Hastings (5th) Pacific Crest, 9-2
(7th) Leo's in the House, 3-1

Indiana Grand (1st) Ridin' Wild, 8-1
(8th) Donacher, 9-2

Lone Star Park (3rd) Nurse Goodnight, 4-1
(10th) Nato Isatexan, 8-1

Los Alamitos (4th) Dynamo Dixie, 8-1
(6th) Ghost N Your Heart, 3-1

Louisiana Downs (4th) Independant Girl, 7-2
(6th) I Hope, 6-1

Monmouth Park (4th) No Means No, 3-1
(10th) Nevsky, 7-2

Mountaineer (3rd) Mrs. Asher, 4-1
(5th) Stormin Lex, 7-2

Parx Racing (2nd) Albertina, 9-2
(9th) Sarah's Big Day, 7-2

Penn National (1st) Bren's Golden Girl, 3-1
(9th) Bay Head, 3-1

Prairie Meadows (4th) Shark's Delight, 7-2
(8th) Excessive, 5-1

Sacramento (5th) Maddie Moo, 3-1
(7th) More Champagne, 5-1

Suffolk Downs (4th) First Choice, 8-1
(8th) Category, 6-1

Thistledown (5th) Alternative, 7-2
(8th) Nanseeyouin Heaven, 6-1

Woodbine (3rd) Honey Lake, 3-1
(7th) On Rainbow Bridge, 3-1

 

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Preview: Athletics (58-34) at Mariners (49-43)


Game: 2
Venue: Safeco Field
Date: July 12, 2014 10:10 PM EDT

Jesse Chavez may be the forgotten man in an Oakland Athletics rotation that features two of the AL's top 10 ERA leaders and two key midseason acquisitions.

Though Chavez may be under the radar, that likely won't be the case much longer if he continues delivering strong performances.

The right-hander looks to help Oakland bounce back from a loss in the series opener as he faces a sputtering Seattle Mariners offense Saturday night at Safeco Field.

Oakland (58-35) has the best record in baseball thanks in large part to its major league-leading 3.08 ERA. Scott Kazmir and Sonny Gray have received plenty of praise for their sub-3.00 ERAs, and general manager Billy Beane made a splash July 4 by trading three prospects to the Chicago Cubs for All-Star Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel.

Chavez (7-5, 3.06 ERA) has been solid in his own right, though. After a rare stretch in which he allowed nine runs and 14 hits while walking seven in 10 innings over his previous two starts, Chavez struck out a career high-tying nine in six innings of Monday's 5-0 win over San Francisco.

"Chavy was lights-out," said Josh Donaldson, one of Oakland's seven All-Stars. "Quality start after quality start, it seems like, and he was just dominating (Monday)."

Chavez, who made just two starts in 191 appearances prior to this season, has allowed two earned runs or fewer in 12 of his 18 starts. He gave up two runs - one earned - in six innings of Oakland's 3-2, 12-inning win over the Mariners on April 3, but he allowed four runs in 5 2-3 innings of an 8-3 defeat May 6.

Chavez again looks to stymie Seattle's offense, which has scored just 12 runs during a 3-5 stretch. The Mariners (50-43) got just enough production Friday, as Robinson Cano's go-ahead double in the sixth gave them a 3-2 victory to snap a three-game skid.

Cano had two of Seattle's five hits and has been one of its few offensive bright spots lately, hitting .417 over his last 12. He's batting .349 while recording at least one hit in all 11 games against the A's this season.

The Mariners seek their fifth victory in the last six meetings with Oakland as they send Hisashi Iwakuma to the mound.

Iwakuma (7-4, 3.07) was solid in each of his last two starts, giving up one run in six innings of a 13-2 win at Houston on July 1 before striking out a season-best 10 in seven innings of Monday's 2-0 victory over Minnesota.

The right-hander said he's feeling healthier now after starting the season on the disabled list with a torn tendon in his finger and dealing with neck soreness last month.

'My body, physically, I'm feeling really good right now,' Iwakuma said. 'Just keeping the ball down and moving to both sides of the plate has helped me a lot.'

Iwakuma is 3-3 with a 4.54 ERA in six starts against the A's, who have dropped two of three following a six-game winning streak. Stephen Vogt homered and Jed Lowrie had an RBI single in the first Friday, but Oakland had only three hits over the final eight innings.

It's unclear if first baseman Alberto Callaspo will be available in this contest after leaving in the second inning Friday with a strained right hamstring. Coco Crisp was scratched with a sore neck, and manager Bob Melvin isn't sure if he'll play in the series.

 

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CFL

Week 3

Trend Report

Saturday, July 12

6:30 PM
CALGARY vs. TORONTO
Calgary is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Toronto
Calgary is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Calgary
Toronto is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games

9:30 PM
BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. SASKATCHEWAN
British Columbia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Saskatchewan
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of British Columbia's last 7 games when playing on the road against Saskatchewan
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Saskatchewan's last 7 games when playing at home against British Columbia

 

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WNBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, July 12

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ATLANTA (13 - 5) at INDIANA (10 - 10) - 7/12/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in road games after scoring 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) after a division game this season.
INDIANA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent since 1997.
ATLANTA is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.
INDIANA is 102-135 ATS (-46.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 9-9 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 10-8 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (8 - 12) at TULSA (7 - 13) - 7/12/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 254-309 ATS (-85.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 159-203 ATS (-64.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 47-70 ATS (-30.0 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after a division game this season.
TULSA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games in July games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 2-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-1 straight up against TULSA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

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WNBA

Saturday, July 12

Trend Report

7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. INDIANA
Atlanta is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Atlanta is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana's last 7 games
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. TULSA
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Washington's last 19 games
Washington is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Tulsa's last 12 games
Tulsa is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

 

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MLB

Saturday, July 12

Trend Report

3:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Chi White Sox are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

4:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Chi Cubs's last 19 games when playing at home against Atlanta

4:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BALTIMORE
NY Yankees are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
NY Yankees are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees

4:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
San Francisco is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona

4:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Colorado is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games at home

4:10 PM
BOSTON vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games

4:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
St. Louis is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 12 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games at home

4:10 PM
MIAMI vs. NY METS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
NY Mets are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Mets's last 10 games at home

4:10 PM
TORONTO vs. TAMPA BAY
Toronto is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:10 PM
DETROIT vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit's last 9 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Kansas City's last 23 games when playing at home against Detroit

7:15 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Washington is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Washington is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Washington
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:15 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games on the road
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Texas's last 25 games when playing at home against LA Angels

7:15 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games

10:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. SEATTLE
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Oakland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 7 games

10:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games on the road
San Diego is 4-12 SU in their last 16 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
LA Dodgers are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games at home

 

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MLB

Saturday, July 12


Giants activate 2B Scutaro

San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro was activated from the 60-day disabled list on Friday, the Giants announced via Twitter.

To make room for Scutaro, the Giants designated second baseman Brandon Hicks for assignment.

Scutaro, 38, has yet to play in a game this season because of chronic back pain, but he is scheduled to be in the starting lineup for Saturday's game.

He is earning $6 million this season, which is the second year of a three-year, $20 million deal signed in December 2012.

Last season, Scutaro hit .297, and he hit .306 in 2012, when he spent time with the Colorado Rickies and the Giants. In 61 games with the Giants that year, he hit .361.

Hicks was the Giants' primary second baseman in Scutaro's absence. An adequate defensive player, Hicks hit just .162, but did hit eight homers with 22 RBIs.


Rockies activate Gonzalez

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez was activated from the 15-day disabled list and was in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins.

Gonzalez had a foreign body removed from his left index finger last month and has not played for the Rockies since June 3.

The finger bothered Gonzalez in May and June, and his average slipped to .255 with eight home runs. He also had only two stolen bases.

In his final nine games before being sidelined, Gonzalez was just 2-for-24.

Since Gonzalez has been on the disabled list, the Rockies have gone 11-24 (.314).


Dodgers' SS Hanley Ramirez, questionable Saturday

Ramirez missed Friday's game with a shoulder injury and is questionable to play Saturday against the Padres.