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Copa del Rey TODAY 19:00

Real Madrid

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Atl Madrid

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
SS5		8/15	10/3	5	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT REAL MADRID	RECENT FORM
AWNWNWALALHW​ Most recent​	1 - 2 1 - 1 4 - 1 3 - 0	HLHDAWHWHWAL​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Real Madrid have failed to beat Atletico in their four attempts this season

EXPERT VERDICT: Real Madrid are a tempting price despite their poor recent record against their city rivals, but few teams in world football are as effective at defending a lead as Atletico, who are 2-0 up from the first leg. Real should end their winless run against Atletico but they may need patience.

RECOMMENDATION: Draw-Real Madrid double result
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REFEREE: Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz STADIUM:

 

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Copa del Rey TODAY 21:00

Elche

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Barcelona

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SS5		12	6	1/6	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT ELCHE	RECENT FORM
ALHWHLHDALAW​ Most recent​	0 - 0	ADHWHWALHWHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: No La Liga team has conceded more goals than Elche (35)

EXPERT VERDICT: Elche were hammered 5-0 by Barcelona in the first leg but a repeat of that thrashing appears unlikely. The Catalans are likely to rest players and with this tie dead it could pay to anticipate a low-scoring clash. Barca should still win but the hosts are likely to play extremely deep to try to save face.

RECOMMENDATION: Barcelona to win 2-0
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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Dover Downs

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 11 - Post: 7:50 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 90 - Purse:$11500 - HORSES/COLTS/GELDINGS NON WINNERS $12,001 IN LAST 6 STARTS


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 3 INVICTUS HANOVER 15/1


# 5 ALED HANOVER 4/1


# 4 GOOD BET 9/1

The pick today is INVICTUS HANOVER especially at a long price. This horse has a nose for the wire, just look at his better than average win figure. ALED HANOVER - Good for a win play just off the excellent prior class ratings. Have to like this nice horse. Could surprise us at a reasonable price. Don't leave out. GOOD BET - Horoscope said take a chance today, this fine animal is as good as any to take a shot with.

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Flamboro Downs

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Race 5 - Post: 7:20 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 71 - Purse:$7000 - HORSES & GELDINGS - N/W $10000. LIFETIME


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 6 PICTONIAN CAPER 6/1


# 1 DRAGONS FIRE 2/1


# 9 STONEHOUSE PETEY 5/1

Feel pretty confident putting mucho dinero down on PICTONIAN CAPER. This contender looks strong. Take a good look at the 70 avg speed fig. Good for a win wager just off the outstanding prior class ratings. Have to like this race horse. Many harness players will recognize the fantastic TrackMaster speed fig in the last contest. Stacks up against any horse in this bunch. DRAGONS FIRE - He has been racing competently and the speed figs are among the finest in the field of starters. The handicapping team gives this solid standardbred a good chance to take this race, class figures are tops in the field. STONEHOUSE PETEY - Reason to like this gelding as he has in the bike one of the best drivers in win percentage the last 30 days.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Gulfstream

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Race 8 - SO - 8.5f on the Turf. Purse: $24000 Class Rating: 97

FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $16,000 OR LESS OR CLAIMING PRICE $16,000. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER ON THE TURF SINCE DECEMBER 15 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $16,000 (IF DEEMED



RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 2 BOSSY GAL 6/1


# 4 DUN WON 7/2


# 5 ONE PENNY PIECE (GB) 4/1


I've got to go with BOSSY GAL. Will probably come out solid - I have liked the way this filly has moved promptly to the lead recently. The speed figure of 97 from her latest affair looks competitive in here. Has been racing admirably and has among the strongest speed in the race for today's distance. DUN WON - With a very good 95 speed figure last time out, will clearly be a factor in this contest. ONE PENNY PIECE (GB) - Had one of the top Equibase Speed Figures of this group in her last contest. Overall, this conditioner has been lucrative at this distance/surface.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Santa Anita

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Race 8 - Maiden Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $35000 Class Rating: 88

FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $75,000.



RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 1 MAGIC TASTE 12/1


# 4 POCKETBALL 2/1


# 6 PURE THUNDER 8/1


MAGIC TASTE is the top bet in this race especially at a such a nice price. Talamo's ROI over the last 30 days automatically makes this pony a sharp contender. Should be given consideration based on the quite good speed figure recorded in the last competition. Is hard not to consider given the company run in recently. POCKETBALL - Is difficult not to examine based on speed figs which have been respectable - 90 avg - of late. When Kitchingman uses Pedroza there's a good chance for collecting. PURE THUNDER - Has run soundly when running a dirt sprint race. Has solid front-end speed and ought to fare admirably versus this group of animals.

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Oaklawn - Race #4 - Post: 2:28pm - Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $23,000 Class Rating: 89

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#3 COV (ML=5/1)
#4 EVEN ECHO (ML=20/1)
#10 PERKY KITTEN (ML=10/1)
#12 DENALI TIZ A PARK (ML=20/1)
#1 HAWAAKOM (ML=12/1)


COV - The jock/trainer duo of Landeros and McPeek has a strong return on investment together. EVEN ECHO - Horse has improved at least two Equibase speed fig points in last 2 races. I look for that positive increase to continue right here in this race. PERKY KITTEN - This gelding should give a strong account of himself in today's race. DENALI TIZ A PARK - This gelding's last speed figure recorded on October 30th is tops in last race speed ratings. This horse has increased his speed ratings from a fig of 77 to 79 to 87 in succession. HAWAAKOM - Lower impost of -5. In my opinion, a movement of five is important, so this gelding falls into this category.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 OTIS MY MAN (ML=3/1), #9 LAWLY'S GOAL (ML=4/1), #5 HEROIC ACT (ML=6/1),

OTIS MY MAN - Hard to back any horse with declining speed ratings of 96/78/64. Nice race on Dec 26th at Delta Downs, but the fact that there are no workouts since has to make one a little worried. This less than sharp equine ran a common speed rating last race out. He shouldn't run better and will likely get beat in today's event running that rating. LAWLY'S GOAL - Tough to put your cash on the win end of any thoroughbred that finishes second and third as often as this one does. This vulnerable equine ran a common speed rating in the last race. He shouldn't improve and will likely lose in today's event running that fig. HEROIC ACT - Run-of-the-mill fig last out at Remington Park at 1 mile 70 yards. Don't believe this entrant will improve too much today.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #3 COV to win. Have to have odds of at least 9/2 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,4,10]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[3,4] with [3,4,10] with [1,3,4,10,12] with [1,3,4,10,12] Total Cost: $24

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Fair Grounds - Race #9 - Post: 5:24pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $20,500 Class Rating: 67

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#5 THUNDER WEST (ML=8/1)
#1 QUIETA TIZ (ML=9/2)
#8 HAMMERON CAMERON (ML=20/1)
#7 GOOD QUALITY (ML=3/1)
#2 FRIENDS WITH MONEY (ML=12/1)


THUNDER WEST - You'll be generating money right and left by turning your bankroll onto this rider/conditioner combination. QUIETA TIZ - This jock and handler's horses have been generating a favorable ROI. Was in the Louisiana Legacy at Delta Downs last time around the track. That event had a class rating of 82 and he is moving down in this race. A certain strong challenger. HAMMERON CAMERON - This racer coming off a nice performance in the last month is a contender in my humble opinion. I like to play horses that faced open company in their last race and drop into state bred races. This colt fits the bill. GOOD QUALITY - I like to play horses that faced open company in their last race and drop into state bred races. This colt fits the bill. Albarado comes to ride again after getting to know the colt in the last event. Have to give this colt a good shot. Ran a nice race last time out within the last 30 days. FRIENDS WITH MONEY - State bred races are generally easier than 'open' company, and this gelding's move into the 'state bred' class today should make him tough in here. I have to figure that this contest's shorter trip should help this gelding. I think this gelding is ready to run a good one. He's had enough outings since the vacation and should be fit. This entrant ran out of the money at Fair Grounds last out on a track listed as good. He should improve in this race without a sloppy track.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 SMART CRY (ML=4/1), #6 I RATE FIRST (ML=6/1), #9 JASON'S ARROWHEAD (ML=6/1),

SMART CRY - In any contest of 6 furlongs, I like to back a contender that has been looking good in sprint events recently. I RATE FIRST - This gelding hasn't had any strong victories in sprint events in the last couple of months. JASON'S ARROWHEAD - Showed very little in the last event. Really don't see any hint of improvement today.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#5 THUNDER WEST to win at post-time odds of 4/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
5 with [1,2,7,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
5 with [1,2,7,8] with [1,2,7,8] Total Cost: $12

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
5 with [1,2,7,8] with [1,2,7,8] with [1,2,7,8] Total Cost: $24

SUPER HI-5 WAGERS:
[1,5,8] with [1,2,5,7,8] with [1,2,5,7,8] with [1,2,5,7,8] with [1,2,5,7,8] Total Cost: $72

 

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Woodbine Harness: Thursday 1/15 analysis
By Garnet Barnsdale

DRF HARNESS

Best Bet: GOOD LUCK KATHY (2nd)

Spot Play: ONYOURMARKNATAVA (4th)


EARLY $1 PICK 4 TICKET (Race 4): 2,4 7 / 9,10 / 3,4,5 / 2,8 = $36


Race 1

(6) MAPPOS MOENHAY raced greenly from the 1/2 to the 3/4 last week but once straightened out in the lane was a comfortable winner. Call to repeat. (7) SPIRITINA was stung early in the toughest division last Thursday and predictably faded. She faces weaker here and could improve at a price. (8) WILDCAT MAGIC comes in sporting a quick last-out win but has also missed 3 weeks and draws farthest out. Tough call. (2) TANGO BAYAMA was sent first up in a tougher division last week and could make some noise in here with a better trip. (5) AHEAD HANOVER gets post relief tonight and has better results when sent early; outside chance at a price.

Race 2

(5) GOOD LUCK KATHY pulled first-up vs. a well-meant winner last week and paced very gamely to the wire to hold 2nd. She looks solid in here. (6) JET HOT STUFF saved ground throughout in the same mile, angled out in the stretch but could still not catch the top pick for 2nd. (1) KIKISKISSINCOUSIN dodges the white-hot A Real Commitment and draws inside; in with a chance.(3) ONE NIGHT DANCE shows competitive miles in this class in December and drops back down after two dulls tries vs. conditioned foes; for a slice.

Race 3

(1) PINSTRIPE PROMISE showed good spark late vs. easy winner Mystery Bet last week. There are certainly none in here like that one and he should be tough in this dash. (10) MANIMAL left hard in the same race and stopped badly. If the good/bad/good pattern in his lines holds he will be a contender tonight. (2) AMOURATO debuts for trainer/driver Jones and this Donato Hanover filly has upset potential in this weak group. (3) WIRE ME CASH was involved in some interference on the backstretch last week after leaving hard for the lead. He could go better here.

Race 4

(4) ONYOURMARKNATAVA raced in the toughest division last week and was the only one other than the obvious top two who showed life at the wire, closing nicely for third. Both of those fillies are in a different division tonight and this one could pop here at a decent price. (7) DEUCES FOR CHARITY pulled first up at the point when Artistic Fusion was accelerating the pace and she was easily repelled. She was a wrapped up 2nd in the lane however and a similar brush may be more effective vs. these. (2) PL HURRICANE loomed boldly from 2nd-over then hung late. Beware taking a short price on this one.

Race 5

(10) FASHION GODDESS got jammed up on the backstretch when the one she was following went rough. She did very well to stay on her feet and trotting. That line is much better than it looks. She can rebound here at a better price. (9) MYSTERY BET used a big 3rd quarter to bottom out her foes last week. She is the one to chase down. (7) STEALTH JETTA ships in from Pennsylvania and picks up white-hot pilot Allard. It looks as though she will contend but the month break may leave him short in the lane. (4) PL GEMSTONE will be closing late and is a good one to use on the bottom of superfecta wagers.

Race 6

(3) WARRAWEE QUALLY showed good late pace in her debut last Thursday. Tonight the expectations increase and the price decreases. (4) SOMEWHERE FAMEOUS got into a ton of traffic trouble in the lane and is certainly worth inclusion on early pick 4 tickets. (5) WEEKLY SPECIAL has been close in both career starts and should also be on pick 4 tickets despite missing some time.(8) IM A CANADIAN EH was gunned hard by Henry from the 10-hole last time and was still there to the 1/16th pole. An easier trip could get this one a share here.

Race 7

(8) STUARTS DYNASTY couldn’t chase down very good winner Tosca last week, but that one doesn’t return and this Yankee Glide gelding looks best in here. (2) TELLMEHOWYOULIKEIT was perfectly tripped out by Allard but looks solid again in a dash with few real contenders. (6) HEADSAREGONNA TURN finished close to the top pick two back but has had a month off. May fill out the tri.

Race 8

(4) A FEARLESS AFFAIR missed some time between her penultimate start and last week’s opening leg win in the Blizzard Series, but you never would have known it the way she raced. We’ll call this streaking mare in a mild upset over obvious choice (6) ARTISTIC FUSION in a two-horse race. (8) ALL THE LADIES had live late pace last week and should be in the tri if not too far back early.

Race 9

(6) SHOOTER ONTHELOOSE drops out of the Snowshoe Series and fires back in 6 days for conditioner Puddy. This one fits this class and should contend. (1) PORT SIDE showed good late speed last week after getting behind dull cover. Expect a similar effort here. (8) BEACH HERO comes back quickly after a failed front-end mission first off the claim for trainer Waxman, who does well with new acquisitions. This one could rebound with a better mile.

Race 10

(5) FROSTY DELIGHT was in front one step past the wire last week. She’s live, but needs a better steer to get it done in this race filled with contenders. (3) CANT STOP was also closing quickly in the same heat; she could be even sharper tonight back on a seven-day rotation. (9) ARIENNE makes her first start of the year for leading trainer Auciello and could be competitive right off the gate. (4) PEPPERMINT PATTI tried to take ‘em coast-to-coast first time in the Moreau barn and was just short; contender here. (6) BIG TREAT loomed boldly first-over and just hung very late. She’s another that is a threat.

 

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Meadowlands: Thursday 1/15 Analysis
By Derick Giwner

DRF HARNESS

Race 1 - $30,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool

Race 3 - $25,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

Race 7 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

MEET STATS: 54 - 231 / $327.10 BEST BETS: 8 - 16 / $26.20

Best Bet: BLOCKING THE WAY (1st)

Spot Play: ONE MORE MIRACLE (6th)


Race 1

(3) BLOCKING THE WAY wired the field in the first round of the Super Bowl and should control the action once again. (6) TWO HIP DIP took a ton of tote action and made a break, but also recovered very nicely; risky but dangerous. (7) BAD I AM raced well in his Meadowlands debut.

Race 2

(3) PROPULSION benefitted by the leader breaking but was probably going to win in leg one anyway. He is the clear one to beat. (2) DRESS FOR SUCCESS rallied nicely for second most recently despite missing a month of action; main threat. (4) JEWELS IN HOCK made an impressive move to the lead but broke in the stretch. Young filly seems to have some talent.

Race 3

(4) JET WASH raced pretty well from post 10 last time despite missing a few weeks of action. She is hard to love but so are most of these. (1) HAPPILYEVERFASTER gets a major driver change. (5) MC TAYLOR drops down and draws a good post. (8) ALBANIAN ERA has some interesting early speed and could make some noise.

Race 4

(8) THOUGHTFILLY made my horses to watch list with a good qualifier and raced okay after chasing slow fractions from an outside post most recently. I wish she drew inside, but the Kevin McDermott trainee doesn’t have much to beat. (1) MY MUSCLEMAN wasn’t going anywhere from post 10 last week; another shot. (6) WHATNBLAZES has scored at this level before. (4) BROOKROADDONNIE picks up Yannick Gingras.

Race 5

(9) JINS DRAGON missed 26 days prior to his last start and came up a bit short while still putting in a credible effort. If he can get away close enough he’ll have a chance at a price. (6) TRAFFIC COP was a bit better on the drop to this condition. (5) MOONLIGHT RANSOM closed well from post 10 even though he missed more than three weeks; consider.

Race 6

(1) ONE MORE MIRACLE finally gets a good post to work with at the Meadowlands. Nick Surick student drops in for a cheap tag and should bring a big effort. (3) YOU BET YOUR GLASS was used too hard last time; speed and some form. (8) WESTERN TSUNAMI seems to be improving. (5) GRATIAS DEO was a non-factor from post 10 on Saturday.

Race 7

(6) OPULENT YANKEE rolled last week and seems to have a tactical speed edge on fellow opening round winner (8) JL CRUZE, who has been nothing short of spectacular in two Meadowlands starts. (2) DONNIE DARKO jumped it off last week but deserves another shot.

Race 8

(3) BLACK MAGIC EYES almost went last to first at huge odds a week ago and Brett Miller chose here. (8) PANCAKES was my top selection last week and she got rolling too late after chasing pedestrian fractions. I don’t love the outside post, but I respect her chances. (7) KEN DOLL J disappointed as the chalk last time; dangerous. (5) STORMUNN has early speed.

Race 9

(4) AUSPICIOUS HANOVER has been facing much tougher foes in recent weeks. Look for some early speed and a strong showing. (1) ZUPPA INGLESE qualified back well enough and should be forwardly placed. (10) CARNEGIE is as good as any in here but drew poorly. (5) B L CLASS ACT steps up off a sharp score.

Race 10

(1) SPECTATOR K was stuck behind a tired foe and had no shot late. There doesn’t appear to be a ton of early speed in this event and he can take advantage. (6) MARKZ MOOSE has been fairly consistent and should enjoy the big track. (7) GREY ICE raced okay in his first start since September; more now?

Race 11

(3) PIECE OF THE ROCK rolled at Freehold last time. Prior to that he lost to a sharp foe here and faced much tougher three starts back. This is clearly a winnable spot. (2) MISTER VIRGIN has been racing very well; must use. (6) SIR MELO’S Z TAM was full of pace in his qualifier but I don’t think he caught the right group tonight. (7) ALEX BULLVILLE has been picking up good checks.

 

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Yonkers: Thursday 1/15 Analysis
By Brewster Smith

DRF HARNESS

MEET STATS: 6 - 24 / $26.60 BEST BETS: 0 - 0 / $0.00

Best Bet: CASE SOLVED (1st)

Spot Play: ZINDERELLA (3rd)


Race 1

(5) CASE SOLVED was quite sharp in victory last out. Pacing miss can best these for her second straight score. (2) IDEAL A LITTLE should fare well from the 2-hole. (6) LITTLE MERMAID N was second best in her latest.

Race 2

(7) GREYSTONE CASH has good speed. He is very capable of taking these down the road for all the glory. (1) JETTY is a Monticello invader that can be right square in the mix. (3) DONT FOOL WITH ME comes of a qualifier at Freehold which was sharp.

Race 3

(1) ZINDERELLA moves back to the fence where this pacing miss got the job done three trips ago; ready to roll. (3) AUF WIEDERSEHEN was sharp in victory at Monticello last time out. (6) MCEVER will be closing in the final strides.

Race 4

(1) DENYITTOTHEEND was sent down the road last out for the score. She moves to the rail slot and there's a good chance she will repeat. (3) BETTOR B GENUINE moves to Yonkers and the 3-hole can help her cause. (7) GET THE LOOK completes the trifecta.

Race 5

(2) CAMS MACHARENA did not fire at The Meadowlands last time around, but this gal is back on her home turf; threat at her best. (5) STAGE IT RIGHT fits well in here and could contend with these. (8) ITSTIMEFORMETOFLY was second best in her Jersey finale last week.

Race 6

(2) RD IOU gets serious post relief and that might be what she needs to make tonight a winning one. (7) ALHAMBRA has done well at the Big M and she can be a factor in here. (8) BABES CHIP flashed good speed last out and had to settle for the placing; watch out.

Race 7

(5) SEA CRUISE HANOVER makes her return to Yonkers and good to see Bartlett back aboard. Can take this with the right trip. (1) CANT STOP ME NOW posted an easy score at Freehold last time around and that puts her right there again. (3) ANTIGUA HANOVER could make some noise in the stretch drive.

Race 8

(3) WESTERN EMPRESS moves down in class and gets the best of the draw. Pacing mare can boss these at her best. (7) CANACO STAR is a very consistent miss that has wheeled off two straight victories. (5) CAROLSIDEAL rallied strongly last out for the show spot at the Big M.

Race 9

(4) CLASSY LANE ROSE was outrun in her previous outing but the good news is she gets a better slot to work and has the tactical speed to pounce. (5) MANDYS MATTJESTY just held on for win honors recently. (6) HAYWORTH BLUE CHIP could be a factor with this group.

 

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SPOT PLAYS

For Thursday


TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE


Aqueduct (3rd) Sir Bond, 3-1
(9th) Delightful Erin, 5-1

Charles Town (2nd) Possession Arrow, 5-1
(8th) Silectico, 3-1

Delta Downs (1st) Royal Mile, 3-1
(5th) A We Bit Flirty, 3-1

Fair Grounds (6th) Heavy on Themister, 5-1
(7th) One Sexy Momma, 3-1


Golden Gate Fields (5th) Sargent Stadanko, 3-1
(7th) Dontpreachto Darcy, 6-1


Gulfstream Park (6th) Mongolian Honey, 3-1
(7th) Famous Sting, 3-1


Laurel Park (5th) Thinks He's a Bird, 3-1
(7th) Open Rebellion, 9-2


Oaklawn Park (3rd) Ecleto Red, 5-1
(7th) Perfectly, 7-2


Penn National (2nd) Captured, 5-1
(8th) Rob the Cradle, 3-1


Santa Anita (2nd) She's Discreet, 3-1
(3rd) Bench Warrant, 3-1

 

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Tennis 2015 Australian Open Odds

The 2015 Australian Open begins on January 19 from Melbourne as the top players in the world will look to capture the first gramd slam event of the year.

Oddsmakers at the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas have updated their future odds for the tournament.

Last year's winner, Stanislas Wawrinka, is listed as a 10/1 betting choice to repeat. The runner-up to Wawrinka last year, Rafael Nadal, is a 15/2 choice.

The favorite is Novak Djokovic (10/11). The Serbian was upset in last year's event in the quarterfinals but won the three previous years in Melbourne.

Despite not winning the women's title at this event since 2010, Serena Williams has been installed as the 9/4 favorite. Right behind her is Maria Sharapova (5/1) and Simona Halep (6/1).

Listed below are all of the odds per the SuperBook.

Odds to win 2015 Australian Open Men's Singles Championship

NOVAK DJOKOVIC 10/11
RAFAEL NADAL 15/2
ANDY MURRAY 13/2
ROGER FEDERER 11/2
STAN WAWRINKA 10/1
GRIGOR DIMITROV 20/1
KEI NISHIKORI 12/1
JUAN MARTIN DEL POTRO 50/1
TOMAS BERDYCH 40/1
MILOS RAONIC 30/1
NICK KYRGIOS 60/1
DAVID FERRER 60/1
BERNARD TOMIC 100/1
ERNESTS GULBIS 125/1
GAEL MONFILS 80/1
JERZY JANOWICZ 150/1
JOHN ISNER 200/1
RICHARD GASQUET 200/1
FERNANDO VERDASCO 250/1
FELICIANO LOPEZ 250/1
DOMINIC THIEM 250/1
LLEYTON HEWITT 300/1
NICOLAS ALMAGRO 500/1
PHILIPP KOHLSCHREIBER 400/1
FABIO FOGNINI 400/1
KEVIN ANDERSON 500/1
ROBERTO BAUTISTA AGUT 250/1
ALEXANDER ZVEREV 500/1
DAVID GOFFIN 125/1

Odds to win 2015 Australian Open Women's Singles Championship

SERENA WILLIAMS 9/4
VICTORIA AZARENKA 10/1
MARIA SHARAPOVA 5/1
SIMONA HALEP 6/1
EUGENIE BOUCHARD 10/1
PETRA KVITOVA 10/1
CAROLINE WOZNIACKI 10/1
AGNIESZKA RADWANSKA 20/1
ANGELIQUE KERBER 40/1
GARBINE MUGURUZA 40/1
SLOANE STEPHENS 50/1
ANA IVANOVIC 20/1
SABINE LISICKI 80/1
DOMINIKA CIBULKOVA 60/1
EKATERINA MAKAROVA 50/1
SAMANTHA STOSUR 60/1
MADISON KEYS 60/1
JELENA JANKOVIC 60/1
FLAVIA PENNETTA 100/1
SARA ERRANI 150/1
LUCIE SAFAROVA 50/1
VENUS WILLIAMS 30/1
SHUAI PENG 200/1
CAMILA GIORGI 200/1
ALIZE CORNET 200/1
CARLA SUAREZ NAVARRO 200/1
KIRSTEN FLIPKENS 250/1
MARIA KIRILENKO 200/1

 

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Golf Day made Sony Open favorite

Tournament: Sony Open in Hawaii
Date: Jan. 15-18
Venue: Waialae Golf Course
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

After an exciting finish at the Tournament of Champions last week, the PGA Tour stays in the Aloha State for the Sony Open. The field will include six of the top-25 players in the current World Golf Rankings, including No. 8 Jason Day, the highest-ranked player in the tournament. Defending champion Jimmy Walker will also be present for this one, and was huge last year with a score of 17-under while finishing with a 63 on Sunday.

Low scores are common in this event as 10 of the past 15 winners had a score of 15-under or better on the par-70, 7,068-yard course. With a fairly shallow field in this one, the door is wide open for some new names to get a win while also giving some of the more well-known players a chance to dominate. Let’s take a look at a few of the golfers who have a shot at hoisting the trophy on Sunday afternoon.

Golfers to Watch

Jason Day (12/1): It is hard to ignore the talent emanating from Jason Day, who remains in the top-10 of the World Golf Rankings despite having just two career PGA Tour wins. In his two events so far this year, the Hero World Challenge and the Tournament of Champions, the Aussie has placed 5th and 3rd, respectively, while putting up a huge performance (62) on Monday in last week’s big tourney. The key stat that could put him over the edge this week is his ability to score on par-4's as he has earned a birdie or better on 14-of-44 (31.8%) such holes, and will be facing plenty of these on the par-70 course.

Jimmy Walker (16/1): Walker was able to grab a win at this event during his breakout campaign in 2014, and has remained hot going into this season with top-5 finishes in two of the past five events. His driver has been spectacular so far, as Walker is averaging 299.3 yards off the tee (30th on tour) and has hit 82.6% of greens from 200+ yards (14th on tour). Walker has moved up to 21st in the World Golf Rankings and looks prepared to keep climbing the leaderboard with his strong play.

Ryan Palmer (33/1): The name of the game is consistency, and Palmer has been one of the more steady golfers on tour over the past year. He made the cut in 20-of-23 tourneys last year and finished 22nd in the WGC event back in November, which was his only PGA event played so far. Palmer has placed in the top-10 twice at this tournament over the past five seasons and will look to continue his strong putting that helped him gain .291 strokes in 2014 (35th on tour).

Marc Leishman (35/1): Leishman has been strong so far this year and earned a 9th-place finish in his most recent PGA event, the WGC-HSBC Champions in November. While he has always been a solid player, his performances at this course have been out of this world, and he has not ranked worse than 22nd at this event in the past five years. This includes coming off back-to-back, single-digit finishes. With scores of 68 or better in seven of his past eight rounds at Waialae, Leishman should be expected to compete throughout.

Charles Howell III (35/1): While Leishman has been great at this course, the play of Howell III has been out of this world. He has yet to miss a cut in 13 starts while placing 8th, 3rd and 2nd in each of the past three years. Overall he has nine top-10's while playing in the Sony Open, and will be a nice darkhorse pick with his 136th world ranking coming in.

Sony Open in Hawaii Betting Odds

Jason Day 10/1
Jimmy Walker 14/1
Chris Kirk 17/1
Matt Kuchar 17/1
Hideki Matsuyama 20/1
Russell Henley 21/1
Zach Johnson 21/1
Brendon Todd 29/1
Harris English 30/1
Luke Donald 30/1
Tim Clark 30/1
Charles Howell III 35/1
Marc Leishman 35/1
Ryan Palmer 35/1
Sang-Moon Bae 35/1
Robert Streb 40/1
Gary Woodland 45/1
Graham Delaet 45/1
Kevin Na 45/1
Webb Simpson 45/1
Ben Martin 70/1
Brian Harman 70/1
Jerry Kelly 70/1
Kevin Streelman 70/1
Paul Casey 70/1
Boo Weekley 75/1
Brendon de Jonge 80/1
Francesco Molinari 80/1
Tony Finau 80/1
Chris Stroud 90/1
Jason Kokrak 90/1
John Senden 90/1
Scott Langley 90/1
Scott Piercy 90/1
Seung-Yul Noh 90/1
Billy Hurley III 100/1
J.B. Holmes 100/1
Matt Every 100/1
Shawn Stefani 100/1
Brian Stuard 110/1
Justin Thomas 110/1
George McNeill 120/1
Hudson Swafford 120/1
Robert Allenby 120/1
Russell Knox 120/1
David Hearn 140/1
Carl Pettersson 150/1
Carlos Ortiz 150/1
Daniel Summerhays 150/1
Geoff Ogilvy 150/1
Jeff Overton 150/1
Mark Wilson 150/1
Pat Perez 150/1
Rory Sabbatini 150/1
Stewart Cink 150/1
William McGirt 150/1
Matt Jones 190/1
Angel Cabrera 200/1
Danny Lee 200/1
K.J. Choi 200/1
Morgan Hoffmann 200/1
Spencer Levin 200/1
Blayne Barber 230/1
Camilo Villegas 230/1
John Huh 230/1
John Peterson 230/1
Kevin Kisner 230/1
Andrew Svoboda 240/1
David Lingmerth 240/1
Adam Hadwin 250/1
Alex Cejka 250/1
Alex Prugh 250/1
Andrew Putnam 250/1
Bill Lunde 250/1
Brian Davis 250/1
Brice Garnett 250/1
Cameron Percy 250/1
Carlos Sainz Jr. 250/1
Chad Campbell 250/1
Chad Collins 250/1
Chez Reavie 250/1
Colt Knost 250/1
Daniel Berger 250/1
Davis Love III 250/1
Derek Fathauer 250/1
Fabian Gomez 250/1
Heath Slocum 250/1
Hideto Tanihara 250/1
Hiroshi Iwata 250/1
Hyung-Sung Kim 250/1
J.J. Henry 250/1
James Hahn 250/1
Jason Gore 250/1
Jhonattan Vegas 250/1
Jim Herman 250/1
Jim Renner 250/1
Johnson Wagner 250/1
Justin Hicks 250/1
Justin Leonard 250/1
Kenny Perry 250/1
Kyle Reifers 250/1
Luke Guthrie 250/1
Mark Hubbard 250/1
Martin Flores 250/1
Max Homa 250/1
Michael Putnam 250/1
Nicholas Thompson 250/1
Nick Taylor 250/1
Ricky Barnes 250/1
Sam Saunders 250/1
Scott Brown 250/1
Sean O'Hair 250/1
Steven Alker 250/1
Steven Bowditch 250/1
Stuart Appleby 250/1
Tim Wilkinson 250/1
Tom Gillis 250/1
Tom Hoge 250/1
Troy Merritt 250/1
Vijay Singh 250/1
WC Liang 250/1
Yusaku Miyazato 250/1
Zachary Blair 250/1

 

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NHL Grand Salami - January

The Grand Salami in pro hockey is decided by adding up all the goals scored in every game scheduled for that particular day. You can wager on 'over' or 'under' the Grand Salami total. The total is set by adding up all listed 'over/under' odds for each game on that particular day.

Note: The Grand Salami will have no action if any game is suspended or cancelled before the regulation time of three twenty minute periods. Also, regardless of the number of goals scored during the shoot out portion of the overtime, the final scored recorded for the game will give the winning team on more goal than its opponent based on the score at the end of regulation time.

*The majority of sportsbooks do not put out a total on the Grand Salami when there is only one game on the card. For tracking purposes, we will continue to show the 'over/under' for goals and combined goals scored on days with just one game.

NHL GRAND SALAMI

Date No. of Games Total Goals Combined Goals Scored Result
1/1 2 10.5 10 UNDER
1/2 8 43 37 UNDER
1/3 10 52.5 74 OVER
1/4 7 37 46 OVER
1/5 1 5 5 PUSH
1/6 10 55.5 51 UNDER
1/7 4 22 23 OVER
1/8 10 55.5 58 OVER
1/9 5 26.5 33 OVER
1/10 11 58 58 PUSH
1/11 3 16 20 OVER
1/12 3 17.5 15 UNDER
1/13 10 54.5 64 OVER
1/14 4 21.5 18 UNDER
1/15 10 - - -
1/16 6 - - -
1/17 12 - - -
1/18 4 - - -
1/19 7 - - -
1/20 8 - - -
1/21 6 - - -
1/22 No games scheduled/All-Star break
1/23 No games scheduled/All-Star break
1/24 No games scheduled/All-Star break
1/25 No games scheduled/All-Star break
1/26 No games scheduled/All-Star break
1/27 11 - - -
1/28 3 - - -
1/29 11 - - -
1/30 5 - - -
1/31 11 - - -

 

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NHL Preview: Red Wings (23-11) at Blues (27-13)

Date: January 15, 2015 8:00 PM EDT

Petr Mrazek hasn't gotten many opportunities to start for the Detroit Red Wings, who have counted on Jimmy Howard to carry the load in net with veteran Jonas Gustavsson playing solid in a backup role over the last three seasons.

With both out due to injury, Mrazek is getting his chance.

He'll be in net as Detroit looks to snap the Blues' five-game winning streak when they meet Thursday night in St. Louis.

Gustavsson has been on injured reserve with a separated shoulder since Nov. 6, and Mrazek went 5-2-1 with a 2.31 goals-against average in his first seven starts and one relief appearance after the injury.

Howard then suffered a slight groin tear early in the first period in Saturday's loss to Washington that is expected to keep him out for 2-4 weeks. Mrazek took the loss in relief, but he made 25 saves in a 3-1 win at Buffalo on Tuesday.

'We can't be happier with the way (Mrazek) is playing,' said defenseman Kyle Quincey, who had two assists against the Sabres. 'We're confident going forward that he can play well for us.'

The Red Wings (23-11-9) snapped a three-game skid against the Blues with a 3-0 victory in the last meeting April 13, as Mrazek made 23 saves for his second career shutout.

That victory began a stretch for Mrazek in which he's gone 7-1-1 with a 1.97 GAA in his last nine starts. He'll look to help Detroit pick up its fourth victory in five tries after it scored the opening goal for the first time in nine games Tuesday.

"We talked about that before the game," Quincey said. "That was important for us to get a good start, get the first one and definitely get the legs going."

The Blues (27-13-3) have continued winning despite a goaltender dilemma of their own. Jake Allen was sent to the AHL on Jan. 2 after struggling, leaving the crease to Brian Elliott - who returned Dec. 30 after missing 14 games with a sprained knee - and 42-year-old Martin Brodeur.

Allen made his first start in 2 1/2 weeks in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Edmonton after relieving Elliott in Saturday's 5-4 shootout victory over Carolina. Elliott will get the start in this contest after St. Louis on Wednesday granted Brodeur a week-long leave of absence, possibly signaling his exit from the Blues.

St. Louis has outscored opponents 28-10 during the winning streak after David Backes and Vladimir Tarasenko had a goal and an assist apiece against the Oilers.

'We had a really good start,' said forward Jori Lehtera, who picked up one of his two assists on Tarasenko's team-best 24th goal. 'After that we played a bit lazy, but we got the points.'

St. Louis has won the first three of a seven-game homestand, but it hopes to step up its game with Detroit, Toronto, Colorado and Nashville on the schedule before going back on the road Jan. 30.

'Now, we're going to get really challenged, but we're really controlling the game a lot better,' said coach Ken Hitchcock, whose 684th career victory tied the late Pat Quinn for fifth on the all-time list. 'We've got more of a team concept, team game going right now."

Elliott went 0-4-1 with a 3.14 GAA in his previous five appearances against Detroit before making 28 saves in a 1-0 road win April 7.

The Blues have been outscored 8-1 while dropping the last two home matchups with the Red Wings.

 

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Oilers inconsistent defense a boon for over plays
Justin Hartling

The Edmonton Oilers have gone over in their past five games, thanks in large to an inconsistent defense. During those five games, the Oilers have allowed an average of 3.2 goals per game, four of which were at Rexall Place.

Edmonton will travel to Tampa Bay to challenge the lightning Thursday.

 

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Stars high flying offense bashing totals
Justin Hartling

The Dallas Stars offense has been scoring goals all season long, but they have been cashing out lately going over in six of their past seven games. The Stars have averaged 4.1 goals per game, while allowing three goals themselves during that span.

Dallas will host the Winnipeg Jets Thursday.

 

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Slumping Wild looking to turnaround versus Sabres
Justin Hartling

After a hot start, the Minnesota Wild have slumped to a lowly 3-13 in their past 16 contests. Minny has been outscored 63-37 during those 16 games, which is an average scoring margin of -1.6 goals per game.

The Wild will try and right the ship against the bottom-dwelling Buffalo Sabres Thursday.