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Champions League TODAY 19:45

Galatasaray

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Arsenal

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

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

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

RECOMMENDATION: Arsenal
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REFEREE: David Fernandez Borbalan STADIUM:

 

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Champions League TODAY 19:45

Liverpool

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Basle

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

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

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

RECOMMENDATION: Draw
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REFEREE: Bjorn Kuipers STADIUM:

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Champions League We 10Dec 19:45

Chelsea

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Sporting Lisbon

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

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

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

RECOMMENDATION: Chelsea
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REFEREE: Svein Oddvar Moen STADIUM:

 

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Champions League We 10Dec 19:45

Roma

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Man City

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT ROMA	RECENT FORM
ALHWAWADHWHD​ Most recent​	Unknown	ADHWHWAWAWHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: City have lost just two of their last 12 away games

EXPERT VERDICT: Manchester City’s 2-1 victory at home to Bayern Munich has breathed life into their Champions League hopes and they can sign off Group E with a win away to Roma. The home side know a victory will send them through but they may struggle against City, even though the visitors will be without the suspended Yaya Toure.

RECOMMENDATION: Man City
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REFEREE: Milorad Mazic STADIUM:

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Europa League Th 11Dec 18:00

Dyn. Zagreb

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Celtic

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT DYN. ZAGREB	RECENT FORM
HLADHWALAWHW​ Most recent​	3 - 0 2 - 1	AWHWHLAWHWAW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Dinamo Zagreb have won six of their last seven home games

EXPERT VERDICT: Celtic have done well to qualify from a tricky Europa League section but their performances have been tailing off and they could sign off Group D with a defeat away to Dinamo Zagreb. The Bhoys are going well in the SPL but may struggle against the Croatian league leaders, who won 3-0 at home to title rivals Rijeka on Saturday.

RECOMMENDATION: Dynamo Zagreb
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Europa League Th 11Dec 18:00

Mgladbach

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FC Zurich

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT MGLADBACH	RECENT FORM
AWALHLADALHW​ Most recent​	Unknown	HWAWAWHWHLAL​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Gladbach have lost just one of their last 15 home fixtures

EXPERT VERDICT: Borussia Moenchangaldbach's only victories in Group A have come against basement boys Apollon Limassol but they can change that by sweeping aside FC Zurich on matchday six. Despite being held to three draws Gladbach lead the standings and should have too much for the Swiss, who have lost their last two domestic league games.

RECOMMENDATION: Borussia Moenchangaldbach to win 2-0
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REFEREE: STADIUM: Bokelberg

 

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NHL Grand Salami - December

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

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

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

NHL GRAND SALAMI

Date No. of Games Total Goals Combined Goals Scored Result
12/1 5 26.5 31 OVER
12/2 10 55.5 45 UNDER
12/3 4 21 22 OVER
12/4 11 60.5 65 OVER
12/5 3 15.5 24 OVER
12/6 12 64 65 OVER
12/7 4 21.5 21 UNDER
12/8 3 15.5 16 OVER
12/9 10 - - -

 

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Preview: Predators (17-7) at Avalanche (9-12)


Date: December 09, 2014 9:00 PM EDT

The Nashville Predators sat near the bottom of the Central Division throughout most of 2013-14 while the Colorado Avalanche surged toward the top in a surprising turnaround under first-year coach Patrick Roy.

Their roles have been reversed this season.

Nashville begins a three-game road trip as it looks to deal Colorado a fourth straight defeat Tuesday night.

The Avalanche finished 24 points ahead of the Predators and won the Central last season after finishing at the bottom of the Western Conference in 2013. But with injuries taking a toll, Colorado (9-12-6) sits in last in the division while Nashville (17-7-2) is competing with Chicago and St. Louis for the top spot.

Filip Forsberg is an early candidate for the Calder Trophy with 11 goals and 14 assists, while offseason acquisitions Mike Ribeiro (22 points) and James Neal (15) also have succeeded on the top line with Forsberg.

The Predators had won five of six before falling 3-1 to the Blackhawks on Saturday.

"They've been playing well all season," captain Gabriel Landeskog told the Avalanche's official website. "They picked up some guys over the course of the summer, and they've got Fillip Forsberg, a Swedish friend of mine that's playing well. They've surprised a lot of people. A lot of people counted them out."

Nashville hasn't lost back-to-back games under first-year coach Peter Laviolette, and 12 of its last 14 have been decided by one goal.

"These guys have been competitive from Day 1," Laviolette said after practice Monday. "It's almost like when you lose a game, nobody's got a good taste in their mouth about it. They do their best to fix it, and they've done a pretty good job of it."

Colorado is trying not to let the bitterness carry over. It fell 6-2 to Winnipeg on Friday and has allowed 14 goals during an 0-2-1 stretch.

"You have to just look at the next game and focus," Landeskog said. "We're not going to look at three or four games down the road. We're just going to focus on (Tuesday) and what we're going to do."

Already without multiple contributors, Colorado lost goaltender Semyon Varlamov when he re-injured his groin in practice Monday. Rookie Calvin Pickard was recalled from the AHL and will get the start for the Avalanche, who are forced to go with a 19-man lineup because of injuries.

"Not only is it tough, but it's hard to evaluate our team right now because of it," Roy said. "We've been missing so many players. It's almost unfair to say 'Hey, you're not producing like you should,' but who would in that position?"

Colin Wilson has been producing plenty for the Predators lately. He's scored in back-to-back games and has five goals and three assists in his last nine after totaling one goal and four assists in his first 15.

"I think his production was something that was bound to come," Laviolette said. "He's consistently in the mix offensively and in the last couple of weeks, he's starting to see the results."

Pekka Rinne ranks near the top of the league with a 1.89 goals-against average, and he's likely to be in net. He went 1-1-2 with a 1.96 GAA against the Avalanche last season.

 

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NBA Preview: Mavericks (16-6) at Grizzlies (16-4)

Date: December 09, 2014 8:00 PM EDT

The only teams giving the Memphis Grizzlies any trouble lately reside in Texas. Now there's another one coming to town which gave them plenty of problems last season.

The Dallas Mavericks were the last visiting team to win a regular-season game in Memphis - about 10 months ago - until another Lone Star state stalwart recently did. The Grizzlies must beat them Tuesday night to avoid having more losses through 10 days of December than they had in all of November.

This season series opener features Southwest Division rivals off to strong starts and one game apart in the standings - just as they finished last season. Memphis (16-4) ended up with the better record thanks to a 106-105 overtime victory over Dallas (16-6) to close the regular season, grabbing the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs while dropping the Mavericks to eighth.

Mike Conley's two free throws with 1.1 seconds left were all that prevented Dallas from sweeping the season series. The Mavericks had won each of the first three meetings by at least 12 points, joining San Antonio as the only West teams to defeat the Grizzlies by double digits more than once.

The Spurs also are the only team to hand Memphis a home loss this season, winning 107-101 on Friday. That snapped the Grizzlies' regular-season home winning streak at 22, which dated to a 110-96 defeat to Dallas on Feb. 5.

Memphis bounced back with a 103-87 home win over Miami on Sunday behind John Leuer's 20 points and 12 rebounds.

However, that game came against a struggling, sub-.500 team. The Grizzlies were coming off the loss to San Antonio and a 105-96 defeat in Houston, their only two games since Thanksgiving that weren't double-digit victories. A loss to Dallas would drop them to 1-3 in December after opening 15-2.

The potential emergence of a 3-point threat like Leuer and the continued growth of Conley and Courtney Lee could take pressure off big men Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph. Gasol had two points Sunday, 17 below his team-leading average, while Conley and Lee combined for 35 on 15-of-17 shooting.

"In order to get better each year, you've got to improve on something," said Lee, averaging a career-high 12.6 points. "Everybody knows that's our DNA, to get it down low to the big fellas and let them go to work. It opens up everything for everybody else."

Dallas relies more on the perimeter, having attempted 111 more 3-pointers than Memphis.

Monta Ellis has at least 30 points in half of the past six games as the Mavs have gone 5-1. Dallas hopes the inconsistent Chandler Parsons is starting to come around after scoring 28 on 11-of-14 shooting in a 125-102 win over Milwaukee on Sunday. He was 4 of 6 from 3-point range after a 14-for-50 slump (28.0 percent).

"He is just really working at it," coach Rick Carlisle said of Parsons, who had a career-high 34 points and an NBA single-half record 10 3-pointers Jan. 24 against Memphis.

Carlisle also was pleased with not having to play his starters in the fourth quarter other than Dirk Nowitzki, who left with 9:12 to play and scored 21.

"Our depth guys were able to finish the game for us, which really helps with the week that we have coming up," Carlisle told the team's official website. "... Now we've got to get ready for some really physical, high-level teams in the next several games."

This game is the first of two on back-to-back nights with travel involved, hosting New Orleans on Wednesday, before facing league-best Golden State on Saturday.

 

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NBA Win Total Update

The first quarter of the 2014-15 NBA regular season is in the books with most teams playing at least 20 games.

Before the marathon of the 82-game regular season began, the LVH SuperBook at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort released NBA Win Totals for all 30 teams.

Even though we have three quarters of the season remaining, you can clearly start to separate the contenders from the pretenders.

Hopefully, you bought stock in the Western Conference this season.

Through Sunday Dec. 7, the West has nine teams that are on pace to go ‘over’ their season win totals.

Dallas
Golden State
Denver
L.A. Clippers
Memphis
Phoenix
Portland
Sacramento
San Antonio

Two other teams, Denver and New Orleans, can go either way.

In the Eastern Conference, there are only a few teams that are currently exceeding the expectations set by the SuperBook oddsmakers.

Atlanta
Boston
Toronto
Washington

The highest win totals in the East were Cleveland (58 ½) and Chicago (55 ½) and both clubs have underachieved through the first six weeks of the season.

Listed below are all of the teams, their win totals, record and projection, which is based on current win percentage.


2014-15 NBA Win Totals (**Records as of 12/7/14**)

Team Win Total Current Record
Atlanta Hawks 40.5 13-6
Boston Celtics 26.5 7-11
Brooklyn Nets 41.5 8-10
Charlotte Hornets 45.5 5-15
Chicago Bulls 55.5 12-8
Cleveland Cavaliers 58.5 11-7
Dallas Mavericks 49.5 16-6
Denver Nuggets 40.5 9-11
Detroit Pistons 36.5 3-18
Golden State Warriors 50.5 17-2
Houston Rockets 49.5 16-4
Indiana Pacers 32.5 7-13
Los Angeles Clippers 55.5 14-5
Los Angeles Lakers 31.5 5-16
Memphis Grizzlies 48.5 16-4
Miami Heat 43.5 9-11
Milwaukee Bucks 24.5 11-11
Minnesota Timberwolves 25.5 4-15
New Orleans Pelicans 41.5 9-10
New York Knicks 40.5 4-18
Oklahoma City Thunder 57.5 7-13
Orlando Magic 28.5 9-14
Philadelphia 76ers 15.5 2-18
Phoenix Suns 42.5 12-9
Portland Trail Blazers 48.5 16-4
Sacramento Kings 30.5 10-10
San Antonio Spurs 56.5 15-5
Toronto Raptors 49.5 15-5
Utah Jazz 25.5 5-15
Washington Wizards 49.5 13-6

 

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'Southwest Foes Square Off'

The best offense and the best defense in the NBA square off at FedExForum in Memphis when Mavericks visit division rival Grizzlies. Dallas showed its offensive dominance (110.6) last time out topping Milwaukee 125-102 moving the record to 16-6 SU while cashing 13-of-19 tickets. The Grizzlies displayed their league-leading defense (93.5) in a 103-87 win over Heat Sunday improving to 16-4 SU on the campaign with a 11-9 record against the betting line. Dallas had the upper hand in last season's series winning three of four (4-0 ATS) netting a solid 107.8 points/game and we expect another win/cover in this one. That's because, Grizzlies are in dangerous betting territory. Memphis, which couldn't slow down Dallas last year are already 0-3 ATS this season, 3-13-1 ATS last fifteen allowing => 105.0 points/game including 0-5 ATS as home chalk.

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at The Meadows

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 7 - Post: 2:55 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 84 - Purse:$11000 - CD ALL AGES F& M NW $5500 LAST 5 STARTS HORSES RACING FOR A PURSE GREATER THAN $12,501 LAST START NE - STAKES, CLOSERS & 10 HORSE BONUS MONEY EXCLUDED


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 5 RULER'S BEST 4/1


# 1 JUICE HANOVER 3/1


# 8 THINKYOUCANDANCE 6/1


RULER'S BEST is the clear stand out bet in the eyes of the consortium. The consortium noted a very compelling effort out of this interesting entrant last time. Hoping for a repeat effort of that to win. One of the most favorable win statistics with this driver/trainer make this mare dangerous. This fine animal will be greatly helped with Merriman guiding. 21 percent winners over the last 30 days. JUICE HANOVER - This race may be controlled by this mare. A single look at the avgerage speed rating will confirm that. With a 85 avg class statistic, this solid standardbred has one of the finest class advantages in the group. THINKYOUCANDANCE - Has the makings of a profitable play, averaging a rather good 85 TrackMaster SR. Driver/trainer are no strangers to the winners circle and should have this mare breaking away from the field of horses.

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Northfield Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 7 - Post: 8:00 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 72 - Purse:$4600 - NON WINNERS 3 PARI-MUTUEL RACES OR $20,000 LIFETIME. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 2 MOVIN' N SHAKIN' 7/2


# 6 OLA HANOVER 9/2


# 4 BODACIOUS BECKY 3/1

We've got a feeling MOVIN' N SHAKIN' is going to get the score. Worth careful consideration here given the stats in the speed rating department alone. He has really good class stats, averaging 74. Worth considering for a bet in this event. Certainly did like this gelding's last race. Ran a solid 71 speed rating. Major player. OLA HANOVER - Wrenn has been on fire over the last 30 days, winning at a nice 35 percent. BODACIOUS BECKY - Hard to put finger on it, but back her for this race. This filly has the ability to take positive advantage of a favorable pace scenario in this competition.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Mahoning Valley Race Course

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 3 - SA - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $10000 Class Rating: 106

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $5,000 OR LESS IN 2013 - 2014. THREE YEAR OLDS, 123 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 9 ALLOWED 2 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 4 JUST CHILLIN BOSS 8/5


# 7 DUTY CALLS 2/1


# 1 NOEQUAL 6/1


JUST CHILLIN BOSS looks to be the bet in here. Should be used in the exotic offerings. Looks to have a very good class edge based on the most recent company kept. Has been running soundly and has among the most favorable speed in the race for today's distance. DUTY CALLS - Has strong early pace and will most likely fare well against this field. The speed figure of 106 from his latest race looks very strong in here. NOEQUAL - Shows evidence of the look of a lucrative play, averaging a solid 90 speed figure which is one of the best in this group of animals. Recorded a reliable speed rating in the latest race. Can run another good one in this race.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Turf Paradise

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Race 3 - Claiming - 6.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $6500 Class Rating: 76

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 9 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $3,500.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 8 ARTAKSEZ 3/1


# 6 DREAMIN GRAND 5/2


# 1 CRAFTY ROAD 7/2


My selection in this contest is ARTAKSEZ. Has competitive speed figures and has to be considered for a bet for this race. Could best this group of horses based on the speed rating - 70 - of his last contest. Looks quite good for the conditions of this affair today, showing solid numbers in dirt sprint races recently. DREAMIN GRAND - Put up a solid Equibase speed fig in the most recent race. Can run another good one in this affair. The average class rating alone makes this horse a solid contender. CRAFTY ROAD - With Oro on top him, this gelding ought to be able to break out sharply here. Have to sense that this one will do well following the quick turnaround.

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mahoning Valley Race Course - Race #7 - Post: 3:32pm - Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $9,000 Class Rating: 81

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#6 LOVE IN EGBERT (ML=6/1)
#7 CANALASSO (ML=8/1)
#9 CLARE'S BERNARDINE (ML=20/1)


LOVE IN EGBERT - This mare has higher odds on the morning line than the other entrant from the stable of Sullivan. Better watch out for this angle. Rider and conditioner do well when they partner up. Colon and Sullivan have been reliable together. Finished fourth at Mahoning Valley Race Cour last out. Was close at the end and at odds of 6/1 today, she looks like a possible contender. CANALASSO - Myers must have known this filly would run well at this track. Won her last race here on November 25th and now goes for back-to-back wins. The ROI when Radosevich and Myers hook up is out of sight. Radosevich was aboard this filly last time around the track and was impressed enough to take the horse right back. The 76 most recent race figure looks strong on paper. CLARE'S BERNARDINE - Mare took a little vacation, but has been racing into shape.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 EMOTIONAL LADY (ML=4/1), #11 WHAT OUTA WHO (ML=5/1), #5 EDDIE'S LADY (ML=8/1),

EMOTIONAL LADY - Hasn't been on the Mahoning Valley Race Course oval in the last two to three weeks. Cause for some concern. WHAT OUTA WHO - Recent declining Equibase speed figs of 86/79/69 give an indication that this equine may be going off form. EDDIE'S LADY - Hard to keep stabbing at this sort of 'bridesmaid' horse.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #6 LOVE IN EGBERT on top if we're getting at least 5/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
6 with [7,9]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [6,7,9] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[6,7,9] with [6,7,9] with [4,6,7,9,10] with [4,6,7,9,10] Total Cost: $36

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Parx Racing - Race #5 - Post: 2:13pm - Maiden Special - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $44,000 Class Rating: 83

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#1 MINE THE STORE (ML=9/2)
#5 METTLER (ML=6/1)


MINE THE STORE - I like to bet on this handicapping theory, a thoroughbred coming back off a nice race within the last thirty days. This colt is tried right back into a race in less than 10 days; this is a positive sign. You have to like that latest race speed fig, 82, which is the top latest race speed figure of this group. METTLER - This thoroughbred could be tough in today's contest, especially since Sanchez rode in the last race and now should be acquainted with this one.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 CAT FIFTYFIVE (ML=5/2), #7 ZIWIYE (ML=3/1), #2 UNRIVALED (ML=4/1),

CAT FIFTYFIVE - This horse gave a less than rousing performance last time out finishing fourth. Don't expect any betterment in today's event. No picnic to wager on any mount in a sprint event at 5/2 when he hasn't shown any successful endeavors in sprints in the last couple months. ZIWIYE - This steed made little impact last time finishing second. Don't see any hint of a reversal of fortune today. UNRIVALED - I find it hard to wager on this vulnerable equine this time. Make him show you something in a short distance contest before you wager on him in a race of 7 furlongs. Could be tough for this thoroughbred to beat this field off of that last speed fig. Not likely to improve enough to run a figure anywhere near today's class rating, so put him on the vulnerable contenders list.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - METTLER - Better than looked in the last race. Expect a nice effort in today's event.



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

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,5]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

 

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Northfield: Tuesday 12/9 Analysis + Pick Four ticket
By Jeremey Day

DRF HARNESS

Race 8 - $10,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

Jeremey’s $1 Pick Four Play:

2,3,7,9 / 3,5,9 / 4 / 2,4 = $24


Best Bet: FEEL THE HEAT (10th)

Spot Play: HEEZA NORDIC (1st)


Race 1

(2) HEEZA NORDIC has a good career win record, picks up the top driver, and could offer a nice price having been off a month. (5) SAINTFRANCIS jumps up quite a bit but was racing in the open not too long ago; threat. (6) DAY TO DAY comes into the race off a victory but is facing tougher; command a price.

Race 2

(6) ZORGWIJK IMPACT nine-year-old stallion makes his first start for new connections and has been facing much tougher out east. (2) CHRISTINA VICTORY closed nicely last out from a tough spot and should be closer turning for home. (7) BIT O LOOKS will offer value underneath but needs some racing luck.

Race 3

(2) PYTHIA filly trotter makes her third start for a new trainer and has shown a big move when timed right. (4) LOU LOUS PRINCESS mare picks up a big driver change and has the most wins in the field on the year by far. (3) DOUBLE A GLORIA was improved last out but rarely hits the top spot.

Race 4

In a weak field full of few contenders (1) R MASTER SCOTT has been racing gamely and gets the best post. (4) BLUE COLLAR RAIDER never had a chance last out but could be a threat at a price late. (6) U BETTOR WATCH OUT gets sent out for proven connections but couldn't score from the rail last out; command a price.

Race 5

(1) LUCKY CHARM mare gets sent out first start for proven connections. (2) NORDIC VENTURE picks back up the top driver and owns the most wins on the year; threat. (3) STARBUX EDEN mare owns only one win but does own good gate speed; use underneath.

Race 6

In a weak and inconsistent field (6) MAJOR MONTE makes his first start in a new barn and is one of few with upside in the race. (5) STAR MASTER FOX has put in some nice recent efforts and will be firing early. (7) ACTION AUBREE ROSA filly needed her last race and should be much better second start back off a layoff.

Race 7

(2) MOVIN' N SHAKIN gelding was an easy winner first start in a new barn and was the driver's choice. (4) BODACIOUS BECKY has been competitive against much better but could need an acclimating start over the track; command a price. (3) JACKSONS SPIN gelding owns a big brush when timed right but gets a negative driver change.

Race 8

(9) LIFE LONG HANOVER gelding has just been trotting evenly but finds a wide-open race and is capable with a smooth trip. (3) CHANGE THE FUTURE drops back in for a tag and was a dominating winner at this level the start prior. (7) HUSTLINHANNAH mare has been racing gamely but needs to find a way into the race.

Race 9

(5) BEST DREAM SEEKER owns only one win on the year but has been pacing some faster than most of the field. (9) ABBUYS LUCK takes a huge drop in class and could be closer turning for home; threat. (3) FANTASYPAN was a game winner first out in a new barn off a month but looks to need more.

Race 10

(4) FEEL THE HEAT faces significantly weaker and will be driven very aggressively for a top trainer. (1) LEE A BRYANT takes a big bump up in class but does get the best post with good gate speed. (3) HE'S A BEACHBOY raced gamely last out but needs a trouble-free trip to hit the top spot; command a price.

Race 11

(2) QUIK GROOM was an easy winner from off the pace last start for a hot barn. (4) ASTOUNDING HANOVER gelding has been putting in some nice efforts since entering a new barn and could be the only threat to the top choice. (1) YOULL THINK OF ME gets the best post but could be tailing off; use underneath.

Race 12

(4) GET PACKIN has been facing much tougher competition out east and a similar effort to his last two makes him hard to beat. (2) INQUIRING ANDY has a good win percentage, owns a good burst of speed off the gate, and also faces easier. (5) VICTORINTHEVALLEY has some talent and comes off a nice easy win.

Race 13

(7) ROUNTUIT BLUEGRASS set a lifetime mark last race and finds an even weaker field; short price. (2) RENATA filly was no match for the top choice last out but does have a good percentage of hitting the board. (1) NIRVANA GEAR filly should be in line for a ground saving trip up close; use underneath.

Race 14

(4) DETROITER looks to be unstoppable against this group; fires early. (6) ITSALLABOUTTONIGHT pacer looks terrible on paper but could offer value underneath for proven connections. (2) INDOMITABLE SPIRIT has shown the ability to trot a big mile but is best used underneath.

Race 15

(5) MORELAND FLASH picks up a big driver change and takes a significant drop in class. (9) TIDEWATER TOMAHAWK also picks up a top driver for capable connections. (6) RICKY BLUE EYES could be the sleeper in the race at a price should the top choice falter.

 

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SPOT PLAYS

For Tuesday


TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE


Mahoning Valley (1st) Good News Billy, 5-1
(8th) Antique Silver, 9-2


Parx Racing (2nd) Bennie Luke, 3-1
(8th) Pink Princess, 6-1


Turf Paradise (3rd) Crafty Road, 7-2
(8th) Dobes Bee, 10-1