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December 18
Boca Raton Bowl
Western Kentucky (8-5) vs Appalachian State (10-3)
— WKU is 7-1 in last eight games, losing C-USA title tilt to UTSA.
— WKU started season 1-4, before going on this 7-1 run.
— Hilltoppers scored 31+ points in all five of their losses.
— WKU scored 41+ points in eight of last nine games.
— Hilltoppers threw for 495+ yards in three of last four games.
— WKU has 6 starters back on offense, 4 on defense.
— Hilltoppers have 75 returning starts on offensive line.
— WKU’s QB played four years at I-AA Houston Baptist (48 starts)
— WKU is 3-2 ATS this season in games with single digit spread.
— Over is 8-4 in Hilltopper games this year.
— WKU is 3-2 SU in last five bowls (were favored in all five)
— Hilltoppers won this bowl 51-31 over Memphis in 2016.
— Four of WKU’s last five games went over the total.

— App State is 6-1 last seven games, losing Sun Belt title tilt to ULL.
— ASU is 10-0 when they score 27+ points, 0-3 when they don’t.
— App State covered five of its last seven games.
— App State has 7 starters back on offense, 10 on defense.
— ASU has 69 returning starts on the offensive line.
— App State has a QB with 24 starts- he transferred from Duke.
— ASU is 6-0 all-time in bowl games.
— Mountaineers scored 39.4 ppg in last five bowls.
— Under is 6-2 in their last eight games.
— App State is 3-3 ATS this year in games with single digit spread.

— Favorites are 5-2 ATS in this bowl.
— Conference USA teams are 5-1 ATS in this game.
— Sun Belt teams are 20-15 ATS last 35 games vs C-USA teams.
— Sun Belt teams are 4-2 ATS vs C-USA teams this year.

New Mexico Bowl
Texas-El Paso (7-5) vs Fresno State (9-3)
— UTEP was 5-39 the last four years; they’ve had a great year.
— That said, Miners lost four of last five games, after a 6-1 start.
— UTEP allowed 32.4 ppg in last five games.
— Miners have 11 starters back on offense, 8 on defense.
— UTEP has 101 returning starts on offensive line.
— UTEP’s soph QB has 19 starts.
— UTEP is 7-5 ATS in last dozen games as an underdog.
— This is UTEP’s first bowl since 2014.
— Miners are 0-5 in bowls this century; their last bowl win? 1967.
— UTEP this bowl game 52-24/21-6 in 2010/2014.
— Four of last five UTEP games overall went over the total.

— Fresno’s coach, OC and QB have all bolted team.
— Fresno may play two QB’s here- they threw combined 21 passes TY.
— Bulldogs re-hired former HC Jeff Tedford as head coach.
— Fresno won five of its last six games.
— Bulldogs are 8-0 if they score 30+ points, 1-3 if they don’t.
— Bulldogs were held to 24 or fewer points in their losses.
— Fresno is 3-2 SU on road, winning by 3-17-10 points.
— Fresno has 9 starters back on offense, 10 on defense.
— Bulldogs have 51 returning starts on the offensive line.
— Bulldogs are 8-6 ATS last 14 games as favorites.
— Fresno won last two bowls, 33-27/31-20.
— Under is 5-2 in last seven Fresno games.

— Last ten years, favorites are 5-5 ATS in this bowl.
— Since 2013, Mountain West teams are 6-2 SU/4-4 ATS in this bowl.
— C-USA underdogs are 8-5 ATS in last 13 games vs MW teams.
— Mountain West teams are 9-7 SU last 16 games vs C-USA squads.

Independence Bowl (Shreveport, LA)
UAB (8-4) vs BYU (10-2)
— UAB is 5-2 in last seven games, losing by 6-3 points.
— Blazers ran ball for 220+ yards in three of last four games.
— UAB covered three of four games as an underdog this year.
— Blazers scored 31+ points in five of last seven games.
— UAB is 7-0 giving up 25 or less points, 1-4 giving up 30+.
— UAB has 8 starters back on offense, 9 on defense.
— UAB has 87 returning starts on offensive line.
— Blazers’ soph QB has started 17 games.
— UAB is 4-1 ATS this year in games with single digit spread.
— UAB is 1-3 in bowls, beat Northern Illinois 37-13 in 2018.
— Four of Blazers’ last five games went over the total.

— BYU won its last five games, scoring 43 ppg.
— Eight of ten Cougar wins are by 8+ points.
— BYU beat Virginia, is 4-0 vs Pac-12 teams this year.
— BYU covered once in last six lined games.
— Cougars are 10-16 ATS last 26 games as a favorite.
— Cougars have 7 starters back on offense, 4 on defense.
— BYU has 86 returning starts on the offensive line.
— BYU has soph QB with eight starts.
— Under Sitake, BYU is 11-13 ATS as home favorites.
— BYU won three of last four bowls, scoring 39 ppg.
— Favorites are 3-2 ATS in their last five bowls.
— Under is 7-4 in BYU games this season.

— Underdogs covered this bowl four of last six years.
— Last ten years, C-USA teams are 2-1 ATS in this bowl.
— Last five years, total in Independence Bowl was 55+ four times.

LendingTree Bowl (Mobile, AL)
Eastern Michigan (7-5) @ Liberty (7-5)
— EMU is 5-0 when it scores 35+ points, 2-5 when it doesn’t.
— EMU is 5-0 when it allows 27 or less, 2-5 when it allows 28+ points.
— Eagles scored 19.3 ppg in their last three games.
— Eastern allowed 200+ YR in seven of 11 I-A games.
— Eagles have 10 starters back on offense, 11 on defense.
— EMU has 92 returning starts on offensive line.
— EMU’s soph QB has 14 starts (2 at Cincinnati).
— Eagles are 27-11-1 ATS last 39 games as an underdog.
— EMU lost last three bowls, by 4-2-4 points.
— Eagles are 1-3 all-time in bowls; win was in 1987.
— EMU’s last three games stayed under the total.

— Liberty lost last three games, after a 7-2 start.
— Liberty is 6-0 when it scores 35+, 1-5 when it doesn’t.
— Flames scored 14-14-16 points in last three games.
— Liberty is 6-0 when it allows 17 or less, 1-5 when it allows more.
— Flames allowed 33.3 ppg in their last three games.
— Under Freeze, Liberty is 11-7 ATS as a favorite.
— Liberty has 11 starters back on offense, 9 on defense.
— Liberty has 127 returning starts on offensive line.
— Flames’ junior QB has 22 career starts.
— Under Freeze, Liberty is 9-4 ATS as home favorites.
— Liberty is 2-0 in bowls, winning 23-16/37-34 last two years.
— Last three Liberty games stayed under the total.

— Underdogs are 6-4 ATS in this bowl the last decade.
— Last nine years, MAC teams are 2-6 ATS in this bowl.

Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl (Los Angeles)
Oregon State (7-5) vs Utah State (10-3)
— This is Oregon State’s first bowl since 2013.
— Oregon State is 3-4 in last seven games, after a 4-1 start.
— OSU is 1-5 on road this year; only win was at USC, here in LA.
— Beavers are 6-0 giving up 27 or less points, 1-5 giving up 30+.
— Beavers ran ball for 200+ yards in nine of 12 games.
— Oregon State is 14-6-1 ATS last 21 games as an underdog.
— Beavers have 10 starters back on offense, 9 on defense.
— Oregon State has 36 returning starts on offensive line.
— OSU’s soph QB has 15 career starts
— Oregon State is 3-2 in last five bowls (favored in all five).
— Over is 4-2 in last six Oregon State games.

— Utah State won seven of its last eight games.
— Aggies crushed San Diego State 46-13 in MW title game Dec 4th.
— Aggies are 10-0 scoring 26+ points, 0-3 when they don’t.
— Utah is 4-0 in games decided by four or less points.
— Aggies have 10 starters back on offense, 9 on defense.
— Utah State has 69 returning starts on offensive line.
— USU’s QB has 28 career starts- he played at Ark State for coach Anderson.
— Aggies are 6-4 ATS TY in games with single digit spread.
— Utah State is 18-7-1 ATS last 26 games as a favorite.
— Over is 4-2 in last six Utah State games.
— Utah State lost three of last four bowl games (favored in all four)

— Mountain West teams are 17-12 ATS last 29 games vs Pac-12.
— Mountain West teams are 6-3 ATS this year vs Pac-12.

New Orleans Bowl
Louisiana (12-1) vs Marshall (7-5)
— Coach Napier is off to Florida; the OC is the new coach.
— Louisiana won 12 games in row since 38-18 loss at Texas.
— Cajuns beat App State 24-16 in Sun Belt title game Dec 4th.
— Last six games, ULL is +13 in turnovers.
— Cajuns are 5-0 SU at home (three wins by 5 or less points)
— ULL held five of last six opponents to 17 or less points.
— Cajuns have 10 starters back on offense, 10 on defense.
— Louisiana has 140 returning starts on offensive line.
— Cajuns’ senior QB has started 40 games.
— Last two years, Louisiana is 6-10 ATS as favorites.
— Louisiana is 6-2 in bowls, winning last two, 27-17/31-24.
— Eight of Louisiana’s last ten games stayed under total.
— Louisiana figures to have home crowd edge in New Orleans.

— Marshall lost two of its last three games.
— Thundering Herd gave up 36.2 ppg in losses, 13.5 in I-A wins.
— Marshall is minus-5 in turnovers this year.
— Thundering Herd is 1-4 in games decided by 7 or less points.
— Marshall gained 447+ TY in four of last six games.
— Thundering Herd has 7 starters back on offense, 8 on defense.
— Marshall has 137 returning starts on offensive line.
— Thundering Herd has a QB with 22 starts.
— Last two years, Marshall is 3-0 ATS as an underdog.
— Marshall is 12-4 in bowls; they lost last two, 48-25/17-10.
— Under is 6-2 in last eight Marshall games.

— Favorites covered this bowl five of last six years.
— Last six years, C-USA teams are 2-4 ATS in this bowl.
— Sun Belt teams are 20-15 ATS last 35 games vs C-USA teams.
— Sun Belt teams are 4-2 ATS vs C-USA teams this year.

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Quick Picks for December 18, 2021

Aqueduct Racetrack (NYRA)
Race #1- #4 MATT DOYLE; #6 ICONIC ADVENTURE; #1 SUL PHAROAH
Race #2- #6 SOUND MONEY; #3 BAR FOURTEEN; #9 FOREST SPIRIT
Race #3- #6 ST. LUKES; #3 IRIE SPICE; #9 ILLUSTRIOUS
Race #4- #6 WUDDA U THINK NOW; #1 HAPPY MEDIUM; #9 MR PHIL
Race #5- #7 BOLD JOURNEY; #1 CLASH A. J.; #11 RAW COURAGE
Race #6- #6 GENO; #3 MASETA; #4 SAFALOW’S MISSION
Race #7- #6 SWINTON; #9 ROYAL REALM; #2 BLU GROTTO
Race #8- #6 MORNING MATCHA; #7 HOWDYOUMAKEURMONEY; #3 LAOBAN’S LEGACY
Race #9- #1A BIG BROWN SHOES; #8 GIRAMONTE; #2 UNCLE GEORGE


Charles Town Racing
Race #1- #8 STACIAS RUBY; #5 ENJOY SUMMER; #4 UNBRIDLED IRISH
Race #2- #8 BULL MEECHUM; #4 VIDMER’S COURAGE; #3 MR. SNAP
Race #3- #2 MY PHOENIX; #6 THUNDER KITTEN; #10 ROLL DEM BONES
Race #4- #4 PRINCE JACOB; #8 MODERN DAY ROMANCE; #9 ROCK FILE
Race #5- #2 SUZYSELLSSEASHELLS; #9 SUZZETTE STAR; #1 NEEDACARCALLLOUIE
Race #6- #5 JACKLIGHTING; #10 MEAN TO AMEND; #7 CARTER’S RUN
Race #7- #1 MY BEST FRIEND; #5 BOUNDTOBEBAD; #10 MOONLIT SHADOW
Race #8- #7 TAPPING THE GLASS; #12 CIELO AZUL; #4 MINISTRY OF MAGIC
Race #9- #11 MORTAL STORM; #7 FRENCH NOUGET; #6 LIFE IN FLASH


Delta Downs
Race #1- #8 ZIPZAPTIME; #1A PADDOCK PICK; #2 CLASSIC GREELEY
Race #2- #3 EGEAUXTISM; #1A HUNK OF A HIT; #5 HERE COMES MAGIC
Race #3- #2 JUS GIMME A CALL; #5 MYLIES STAR; #11 RUN NATALIE RUN
Race #4- #4 MUCH CLASS; #5 FORESTDUNGONE; #8 UNWANTED INTRUDER
Race #5- #5 GREY ROGUE; #1 UNDERDOG; #6 DREAMONMEBABY
Race #6- #4 TABLE ONE; #7 DON’T MINE ME; #6 EARNESTINE N HAZEL
Race #7- #5 WISE ANCHOR; #8 OUR BLUE JAY; #1 LAUGHING LATINOS
Race #8- #1 DOUBLE BOGEY; #2 DIXIELAND MUSIC; #9 DURITZ
Race #9- #6 SIR OVERANALYZE; #3 MY BOY SAM; #2 F J’S GEM


Evangeline Downs
Race #1- #7 ROC MY HEART; #6 ACHILLES TLC; #1 EYESA FAST PRIZE
Race #2- #3 OUR HOT TOPIC; #6 LIGHTNIN FAST WAGON; #1 LIL BOO
Race #3- #6 TDZ FOOSE EXPRESS; #8 JP BOSS BABY; #10 BOGARTS FLASH
Race #4- #8 DOCS FAVORITE WAVE; #2 PERFECTLY PERRY; #6 SHES A CARTEL
Race #5- #4 LOVE THE WAY YOU FLY; #5 ON POINT; #2 STEAM ROLLYR
Race #6- #3 APOLLITICALFASTLANE; #1 KK SANDRA PATRIOT; #2 GAMEFACEPRIZE
Race #7- #5 APOLLITICAL HIGH; #3 EL CAMINO CL; #1 SIR LOUISIANA DASH
Race #8- #1 SAN LORENZEAUX; #10 BLOOD MONEY; #3 ULTIMO ALEX


Fair Grounds Race Course
Race #1- #5 FLUFFPOINT; #4 ADIEU LE CHAT; #7 DOUBLE YOU
Race #2- #5 TWIRLING ROSES; #1 CRIME SPREE; #6 GEMO RAIN
Race #3- #6 ALFONS WALDE; #8 WAR CHEST; #3 HAY DAKOTA
Race #4- #1 GTUONE BUCK; #2 NICE STAR; #6 CHEROKEE TAKEOVER
Race #5- #1 IBEAM; #5 CHIEF ALPHA; #2 ULTIMATE IRONY
Race #6- #5 GOLDEN LUNA; #2 TRICOLOUR; #4 TEE BURNS
Race #7- #6 MIDNIGHT TEA TIME; #5 BIG AGENDA; #3 HIERARCHY
Race #8- #5 BOURBON ST TAPPIN; #1 BIG BRASS MONKEY; #2 ZION
Race #9- #4 ATTORNEY TIM; #3 OWN AGENDA; #1 GUNNISON
Race #10- #2 VERRAZANO ISLAND; #7 SPECTACULAR IZZY; #5 ENOUGH HEART


Gulfstream Park
Race #1- #5 STRAIGHT TIME; #7 CARNIVORE; #9 JINXED
Race #2- #2 UKIYO; #8 RECORD; #7 MOUNTAIN BELLATRIX
Race #3- #3 PERSONAL MEADOW; #5 NO COMMISSION; #7 VENERATE
Race #4- #7 VALIANT AVENGER; #1 RULING FRONT; #8 SHEA D CAPTURE
Race #5- #3 SHIFTY SHE; #7 ALMS; #8 KELSEY’S CROSS
Race #6- #6 DREAM MARIE; #1 ALLWORTHY; #4 QUEEN NEKIA
Race #7- #7 ALLEGEDLY PERFECT; #9 BACKWOODS BOOGIE; #13 BERHANU
Race #8- #3 FRANK’S ROCKETTE; #5 CENTER AISLE; #7 BRONX BEAUTY
Race #9- #1 MIGHTY HEART; #6 FEARLESS; #4 EYE OF A JEDI
Race #10- #13 BROWN STORM; #2 L'IMPERATOR; #1 DOSWELL
Race #11- #5 MISBEHAVED; #9 RIDLEY’S MAJOR; #2 WAKE SURF


Hawthorne Race Course
Race #1- #7 AH LEAH; #9 RULER DAENERYS; #11 BELLS OF JOY
Race #2- #5 LION LOVE; #7 PRESENT OF HERO; #1 A FAST BROAD
Race #3- #9 GHAALEB’S CITY; #6 JUST A WONDER; #4 SWEET FRAULEIN
Race #4- #5 PRINCESS TINE; #1 AVASARALA; #4 RONAN
Race #5- #6 ARCH FLYER; #3 FIRST SQUADRON; #2 TRIPLE SCOUT
Race #6- #5 LONG TALL WOMAN; #8 SHEZA SAVAGE; #2 AROSE FOR LYLA
Race #7- #6 FIRST MASAMUNE; #11 EL ASESINO; #4 VALIANT VINNY
Race #8- #5 MEMORY BANK; #11 PACKED HOUSE; #8 ALLEGIANCE


Laurel Park
Race #1- #8 SEA PINES; #9 LEGS LIKE SHACK; #7 MIDDLE ISLAND
Race #2- #7 FOOL YOURSELF; #1 MISS CHESAPEAKE; #4 CONGRESS HALL
Race #3- #8 LANTAU; #6 ADDY’S LADDY T N T; #9 KOZY’S WILDCAT
Race #4- #2 IYWAAN; #4 CANTAKEITANYMORE; #7 CRUSH IT
Race #5- #7 VINNY; #5 BLISS THIS; #9 OSKEE WOW WOW
Race #6- #9 FRAUDULENT CHARGE; #5 FRIEND ME CHARLIE; #10 HOPE HAS A NAME
Race #7- #3 JESTER CALLS NOJOY; #6 PREPAREFORTAKEOFF; #2 SPARKLE SPRINKLE
Race #8- #4 LOCAL MOTIVE; #12 JOE; #10 COASTAL MISSION
Race #9- #8 EFFULGENT; #7 CHAUFFEUR; #2 HANDS DOWN


Lone Star Park
Race #1- #1 PRIZED PIE PERRY; #5 CASHININONAPROSPECT; #4 SEPARATE OCEAN
Race #2- #4 JETSIE CORONA; #5 FANCY RAIL; #9 MINI SECRET
Race #3- #3 CW QUICK BLUE CARTEL; #6 CARTELS VALUE; #8 RUNAWAY MATCH RACE
Race #4- #6 WAGON DASHIN MENACE; #1 LJ GRAN CORREDOR; #2 POOLIE
Race #5- #7 EDWARD ASHLEY; #6 FAVORITFIRE; #1 KISS MY WILD CANDY
Race #6- #2 MACS LADY M; #8 EC ABELLA; #4 GOLLY JESS
Race #7- #6 JEG APOLLITEAL SEIS; #9 FIVE BAR SILVER; #8 BLONDE BELLE CARTEL
Race #8- #10 BIG EAGLE GONE; #7 THE GRAND LEGEND; #8 BLACK CAZADOR
Race #9- #1 SS CLASSYJESS; #2 JESS A DASHIN ANGELA; #5 TEMPTING KNOCKOUT
Race #10- #1 RED RED WINE; #3 SLP MIGHTY HIGH; #5 JACK WITH SEVEN
Race #11- #1 FAMOUS CHIEF; #7 HIS TIME TO DEAL; #12 TEN SENT
Race #12- #10 CHEYENNENEWS; #3 DTL HOT WIRED; #6 WEAREREADYNOW


Mahoning Valley Race Course
Race #1- #1 SAN NICOLA PRANCER; #6 RACK DADDY; #5 GIRLINTHEFIREPLACE
Race #2- #4 BLUE SAGE; #5 AWESOME WONDER; #6 ANDIAMA
Race #3- #1 SHANGHAI PRINCE; #4 YOU’RE MY BOY BLUE; #2 MANGA MAN
Race #4- #3 HIPSTER; #7 WAPAKONETA PHIL; #1 BISCUITS AND GRITS
Race #5- #1 EDGE O’S ME; #4 AVA’S DESTINY; #7 ANIMO STAR
Race #6- #1 THEDAYOFTHEGREY; #6 OUT FOR FUN; #4 RELISH THE RIDE
Race #7- #8 EDGE OF NIGHT; #4 HERE COMES JIGS; #10 MOBIL LADY
Race #8- #2 SWEETASAHONEYBEE; #5 EARLY BLOOMER; #7 TITEBLUEJEANS


Oaklawn Park
Race #1- #8 KNIGHT’S CROSS; #7 COLOSI; #4 PIT BOSS
Race #2- #3 CYBER MONDAY; #8 ROLL DINERO ROLL; #9 DANCIN ROCKET
Race #3- #9 WARTIME HERO; #6 GRAND DESIGN; #4 FLATOUT WINNER
Race #4- #8 PURE ROCKET; #7 POPSTER; #1 COMBAT MEDAL
Race #5- #2 CAPTAIN DON; #4 THE ROCK SAYS; #8 O DOGG
Race #6- #7 JACK’S ADVANTAGE; #9 FLATOUTJUSTICE; #2 CHICORY BLUE
Race #7- #6 ICY STARE DOWN; #7 MOMMASGOTTARUN; #4 RUNAWAY WIFE
Race #8- #8 C Z ROCKET; #7 MUCHO; #2 SIR ALFRED JAMES
Race #9- #2 LONE ROCK; #4 TITLE READY; #7 WARRIOR’S CHARGE
Race #10- #8 GROUP EIGHTEEN; #6 ETHEREAL ROAD; #5 QUICK TO BLAME


Tampa Bay Downs
Race #1- #3 GOLD SPECIAL; #4 VOLBEAT; #2 HERECOMESTHEHAMMER
Race #2- #6 DR. ANN; #1 HUSH Y'ALL; #4 MIZZEN AIR
Race #3- #2 QUICK CONVERSATION; #4 MORNING COCKTAIL; #9 AWILDAS TREASURE
Race #4- #6 GIOVANE’S PROMISE; #5 BUSTER; #1 SUPER SHOES
Race #5- #1 SIGN AND SEAL; #10 BUFFALO DANCER; #9 ROUGH ENOUGH
Race #6- #1 IN THE LOOP; #2 CODETOWIN; #7 NEWYEARSBLOCKPARTY
Race #7- #8 UNION GAP; #2 OLD TIMER’S DAY; #3 HIGHLAND PARK HERO
Race #8- #7 WORLD TOUR; #2 TETELLA; #6 JEAN V’S LEGACY
Race #9- #5 NATIVE HAWK; #8 IMPERIAL KING; #7 GRAN RUNNER
Race #10- #1 THEUNCAPTUREDLADY; #11 REYNA DE VERANO; #6 FLOWERSFORSHANTELL


Turfway Park
Race #1- #4 SEVENTYSEVEN STONE; #6 HONEY BOURBON; #9 POLE SETTER
Race #2- #5 GRANTHAM; #8 ENCOURAGE; #1 QUARI MASTER
Race #3- #4 RUTABAGA; #5 MAPLELINE; #8 ONE FAST ORB
Race #4- #2 RALPHIE BOY; #7 SCOOT DADDY; #5 GOOD SOLDIER
Race #5- #4 SNAPPER SINCLAIR; #2 BIG DREAMING; #10 MUTAKATIF
Race #6- #2 REAL MONEY; #4 GREENER PASTURES; #7 TORONTOTORO
Race #7- #10 VISITANT; #3 HIDDEN SCROLL; #2 JOKER ON JACK
Race #8- #12 ZIGGY’S STORM; #3 SUGAR AND SASS; #11 SHE’S FOREVER

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AI Picks: Laurel, Gulfstream, Oaklawn Stakes | Saturday

December 17, 2021 | By Jeremy Plonk

We put the 1/ST BET artificial intelligence to work for a series of Saturday stakes races. To assist your handicapping, selections provided by the 1/ST BET app measure each contender against the 10 leading factors for each race. The 1/ST BET app looks at 52 handicapping factors and more than 200,000 past races to determine its AI selections.

You can use the automated handicapping factors, or create your own factor filters to incorporate angles you prefer. Full-card selections can be found in the 1/ST BET app. We’ve included the official track morning line odds with each runner.

Gulfstream Park // Race 6 // 2:22 pm ET // $100,000 Rampart Stakes // 1 mile

#6 Dream Marie (9-5) // 31%W
#4 Queen Nekia (3-1) // 24%W
#5 Gran Baby (15-1) // 17%W
#3 Dance d’Oro (7-2) // 13%W

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Laurel Park // Race 7 // 3:18 pm ET // $100,000 Maryland Juvenile Fillies Championship Stakes // 7 furlongs

#6 Preparefortakeoff (20-1) // 32%W
#3 Jester Calls Nojoy (4-5) // 16%W
#2 Sparkle Sprinkle (10-1) // 15%W
#7 Dazzy (7-2) // 12%W

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Laurel Park // Race 8 // 3:50 pm ET // $100,000 Maryland Juvenile Championship Stakes // 7 furlongs

#4 Local Motive (9-2) // 28%W
#3 Wish Me Home (12-1) // 13%W
#1 Alottahope (8-1) // 10%W
#9 Uncle Irish (10-1) // 10%W

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Gulfstream Park // Race 9 // 3:59 pm ET // Grade 3 $100,000 Harlan’s Holiday Stakes // 1 mile
#6 Fearless (8-5) // 33%W
#5 South Bend (4-1) // 25%W
#4 Eye of a Jedi (8-1) // 16%W
#1 Mighty Heart (9-5) // 10%W

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Oaklawn Park // Race 9 // 5:13 pm ET // $200,000 Tinsel Stakes // 1 mile
#6 Thomas Shelby (8-1) // 28%W
#4 Title Ready (9-2) // 22%W
#5 Tenfold (6-1) // 14%W
#7 Warrior’s Charge (5-2) // 12%W

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Eddie Olczyk: Best Bets | Saturday, December 18, 2021

December 17, 2021 | By Eddie Olczyk

NBC handicapper Eddie Olczyk returns for his weekly Saturday spot plays. All 3 best bets Saturday come from Gulfstream Park.

Gulfstream Park // Race 5 // 1:54 pm ET // Grade 3 $100,000 Suwanee River Stakes // 1 mile (turf)

#2 In A Hurry (5-1 ML)

Well-drawn contender can take advantage of saving ground with a stalking trip under Javier Castellano. Course winner is 2-for-4 at the mile trip. Win bet.

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Gulfstream Park // Race 7 // 2:58 pm ET // claiming // 5-1/2 furlongs (Tapeta)

#9 Backwoods Boogie (15-1 ML)

Longshot player threw out the anchor last time going a route of ground, but returns to a more preferred sprint distance. Last showed he could handle the synthetic surface and prior route-to-sprint tries have been respectable. Win-place bet. Daily double 9-5 to final play.

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Gulfstream Park // Race 8 // 3:28 pm ET // Grade 3 $100,000 Sugar Swirl Stakes // 6 furlongs

#5 Center Aisle (2-1 ML)

Impressive Kentucky allowance wins after nearly a year on the sidelines. She's ready for a stakes class rise and could be the one to catch under hot-riding Luis Saez. Win bet.

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Race of the Week: Fort Lauderdale at Gulfstream | Sat., Dec. 18

December 16, 2021 | By Jeremy Plonk

$200,000 GRADE 2 FORT LAUDERDALE AT GULFSTREAM PARK

The Lead:
'Twas the week before Christmas, and Gulfstream Park has stuffed its stocking with 5 stakes races, 4 of the graded variety. We'll hone in on Race 10, the $200,000 Grade 2 Fort Lauderdale for turf routers at 1-1/8 miles. The undercard also includes the Grade 3 Harlan's Holiday on dirt as a potential prep for the Pegasus World Cup in late January.

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​Field Depth:
KING GUILLERMO is the only Grade 2 domestic winner in the field, and that came on dirt. SPACE TRAVELLER won a Group 2 in Ireland in 2019. Grade 3 winners in the lineup include ANALYZE IT, ENGLISH BEE and SOLE VOLANTE. The toughest company lines of late obviously belong to SPACE TRAVELLER in this group, who holds the class edge.

Pace:
The tempo should be fair-to-quick for this distance with DOSWELL, RENAISSANCE FROLIC, ANALYZE IT and ORDER AND LAW all wanting to press the pace that could be set by KING GUILLERMO. The pace would shift to fast if also-eligible BROWN STORM was to draw into the race.

Our Eyes:
SPACE TRAVELLER starts from the 12-hole, so Tyler Gaffalione will have to work out a trip over the narrowed GP turf course since September's unveiling of the Tapeta track. With some early pace in posts 6,8,9 and 10, it might not be as wide of a trip as the worst-case scenario. He's working very well for this and should be a big late danger.

Chad Brown, who won this race in 2019 with Instilled Regard, sends out ANALYZE IT and L'IMPERADOR, the former possessing the deeper domestic resume, but the latter perhaps being the 'now' horse. The draw and pace scenario also favor L'IMPERADOR and I like the jockey change to John Velazquez on Saturday. ANALYZE IT did wire a Belmont allowance last time out in October, but he's lost ground in the final chart call in nearly all of his starts and may be dependent on an easier pace than he'll get Saturday. ANALYZE IT has lost 5 of his last 7 when favored, so he's had plenty of chances.

Mike Maker, winner of the 2018 Fort Lauderdale with Shining Copper, counters with the trio of MEDIA BLITZ, ORDER AND LAW and ATONED. SoCal transplant MEDIA BLITZ has been first or second in all 4 lifetime starts at this distance; ORDER AND LAW also comes east off the Maker claim but stretches out from his typical mile trip; and ATONE has won 2 of his last 3 since coming to this barn. MEDIA BLITZ interests the most among this threesome that looks pretty similar on paper.

Last year's Fort Lauderdale 2-3 finishers re-match in DOSWELL and BREAKING THE RULES. Both hit similar spots in their form cycles, a few races back after extended breaks for much of 2021. BREAKING THE RULES might be slightly sharper coming out of mile races than DOSWELL, who has been going closer to marathon trips. The solid early pace expected here also would tilt the edge to late-running BREAKING THE RULES in this head-to-head.

Course winners ENGLISH BEE, RENAISSANCE FROLIC and SOLE VOLANTE defend home turf, but it's RENAISSANCE FROLIC who seems to have the course advantage. His 4 wins on this turf lifetime are more than the rest of the field's 3-for-15 record combined.
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Most Certain Exotics Contender:
L'EMPERADOR has improved his margin in the last call of every start since coming to the US and catches a stakes field on the class rise that's not beyond his scope.
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Best Longshot Exotics Contender:
KING GUILLERMO has the ability to pop a big effort, but lacks consistency. His lightning workout for this indicates he's on tilt and will try to take them as far as his speed will allow. That could find him holding on for a share on his best effort at a nice price.
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Sending it in ($100 bankroll):
$80 win L'IMPERADOR. $10 exacta box L'IMPERADOR and SPACE TRAVELLER ($20).

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Gulfstream 5 Facts | Dec. 14-19, 2021

December 14, 2021 | By Jeremy Plonk

Schedule:

Wednesday-Sunday

Carryovers:

$16,181 // Super High 5 // Wednesday

Feature Race(s):

$200,000 Grade 2 Fort Lauderdale // turf routers // Saturday

$150,000 Grade 3 Harlan’s Holiday // dirt routers // Saturday

$100,000 Grade 3 Suwanee River // turf fillies and mares // Saturday

$100,000 Grade 3 Sugar Swirl // dirt sprint fillies and mares // Saturday

$100,000 Rampart // dirt miler fillies and mares // Saturday

Key 1/ST BET Factors (top pick win %, top pick profit/loss):

Last 3 Purse (29%, +$22.40)

Lifetime Earnings (30%, -$2.80)

Avg. E2 (Early) Pace (29%, -$6.80)

Jockey/Trainer Trends from Betmix:

T: Saffie Joseph Jr. // last week 14: 7-0-1 (50%, $2.11 ROI) // 3-3 with Tyler Gaffalione

T: Todd Pletcher // last week 5: 3-0-0 (60%, $1.16 ROI) // all 3 wins 7-5 or less // 3-4 with Luis Saez

T: Kent Sweezey // last week 8: 2-0-1 (25%, $2.67 ROI) // $8 and $50 maiden claiming winners both with Paco Lopez

J: Paco Lopez // last week 18: 5-3-3 (28%, $2.03 ROI) // 12-46 last 2 weeks // 2 wins with Gustavo Delgado and Kent Sweezey

J: Luis Saez // last week 25: 6-3-6 (24%, $0.76 ROI) // 4-12 on favorites // 6 wins 3-1 or less + $16 score

** ROI reflects return on $1 win bet**

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Best Horse Racing Bets for Saturday, December 18, 2021
By J.W. Paine in Horse Racing

The three tracks I surveyed for my Saturday horseracing picks provided us with a stakes-rich environment for our underdog scouting and wagering pleasure.

Laurel Park and Mahoning Valley Race Course each offered a couple of state stakes races, while Turfway Park features the Prairie Bayou Stakes (Listed).

You can get the full story on all the horses in all the races with a quick visit to our recommended online racebooks.

Good luck!
Saturday’s Picks for Laurel Park

Let’s begin on the dirt track with race six, a six-furlong allowance run for fillies and mares three years old and upward. I’m backing the 7/5 morning-line favorite for this race—Fraudulent Charge piloted by Johan Rosado.

This three-year-old filly finished in the money for all seven of her career starts, winning one. Even in this very competitive field of ten, she’s a standout, finishing second in each of her four stakes races, the most recent being the Safely Kept Stakes (Listed) last month at Laurel Park.

Lacey Gaudet trains Fraudulent Charge for owners Team Gaudet and Five Hellions Farm. Gaudet has put Rosado in the irons for all seven of Fraudulent Charge’s races.

Race seven is the Maryland Juvenile Fillies Championship Stakes, a $100,000 purse, seven-furlong run on the main track for Maryland-bred or sired two-year-old fillies. I’m betting on the 7/2 second-favored Luna Belle, ridden by top jockey Denis Araujo.
Unlike the favorite, this filly has moneyed a stakes race. For the record, Luna Belle finished in the money four of her six career starts, winning one. She most recently finished second in the Smart Halo Stakes (Black Type) last month at Laurel Park.

Longtime racing veteran and co-owner Hamilton A. Smith trains Luna Belle for Deborah S. Greene and himself.

Race eight is the Maryland Juvenile Championship Stakes, a $100,000 purse, seven-furlong run on the main track for Maryland-bred or -sired two-year-olds. I’m calling this one for the third-favored (at 61) Coastal Mission, with Arnaldo Bocachica in the irons.

This gelding finished in the money for both of his career starts, winning his initial maiden attempt at Charles Town in September, then placing second in the Maryland Million Nursery Stakes (Black Type) at Laurel Park in October. Incidentally, this race’s 9/2 favorite—Local Motive—finished third in that stakes race.

The regularly top-100 ranked trainer Jeff C. Runco trains Coastal Mission for owner-breeder Coleswood Farm, Inc.
Saturday Picks for Mahoning Valley Race Course

We’re on the main track for race four, a six-furlong allowance race for Ohio-bred three-year-olds and upward that have never won four races. I like the 5/2 second-favored Wapakoneta Phil, ridden by veteran jockey T.D. Houghton.

This four-year-old gelding finished seven of his nine career starts in the money, winning his second maiden try at Thistledown last fall, an allowance race there shortly thereafter, and most recently, an allowance race at Thistledown in October. He’ll do.

Candace M. Huffman trains Wapakoneta Phil for J S Stable.

Race six is the Joshua Radosevich Memorial Stakes, a $75,000 purse, six-furlong dirt track run for Ohio-bred two-year-olds. I’m going to agree with the morning-line here and bet my two dollars on the 7/5 favorite, Thedayofthegrey, with Sonny Leon aboard.
This gelding finished in the money four of his five career starts, winning three, including the Best of Ohio Cleveland Kindergarten Stakes (Black Type) at Thistledown in August and the Loyalty Stakes (Black Type) at Belterra Park in September.

He ran out of gas in the home stretch in his most recent stakes challenge—the 1-1/16-mile Best of Ohio Juvenile Stakes (Black Type)—but at the shorter distance of this race he should do just fine.

Co-owner and thirty-year racing veteran Robert C. Cline trains Thedayofthegrey for himself and Richard M. Wilkinson.

Race seven is the Bobbie Bricker Memorial Handicap, a $75,000 purse, one mile and 70 yards stakes race for Ohio-bred fillies and mares three years old and upward. My money’s on the second-favored (at 4/1) Star Rules, with Jeffrey Sanchez in the irons.

This four-year-old filly moneyed nine of her 14 career starts, winning three, including her most recent. Notably, she finished second in both the Miss Southern Ohio Stakes at Belterra Park in September and the Ohio Debutante Handicap at Mahoning Valley last month. She scored all three of her wins in 2021.

James H. McDonald trains Star Rules for owner-breeder Doris Tummillo. Jeffrey Sanchez saddled Star Rules for her most recent victory.
My Saturday Picks for Turfway Park

We’re on the all-weather track for race five—the Prairie Bayou Stakes, 1-1/16 miles run for three-year-olds and upward. I must agree with the morning line that the 3/1 favorite, Snapper Sinclair, is the right wager for this race. He’s saddled this run by top jockey Rafael Bejarano.

As you might expect, this six-year-old has been quite aggressively campaigned at the stakes level and has garnered plenty of proof that he belongs there: 20 money finishes in 35 career starts, seven of those wins, including the Fasig-Tipton Turf Showcase Juvenile Stakes (Black Type) in 2017, the Tourist Mile Stakes (Listed) in 2019, and the TVG Stakes (Listed) in September.

If nothing else, this horse has staying power.

Steven M. Asmussen trains Snapper Sinclair for Bloom Racing Stable LLC (Jeffrey Bloom).

Race six is a 6-1/2 furlong allowance optional claiming race on the all-weather track for three-year-olds and upward. I’m betting my two dollars on the 7/2 second-favored Soaring Bird, ridden by Chase Miller.
While the favorite, Greener Pastures, has the best of it as far as overall records go, my choice of Soaring Bird has more to do with what kind of year 2021 has been. And this year, this six-year-old gelding has moneyed every single one of his eight starts, winning two.

In comparison, Greener Pastures finished in the money six of his ten 2021 starts, with three wins.

Waylon Cundiff trains Soaring Bird for owners Louis Hoagland, Gary Flood, and Michael David Portman.

Race seven is a 6-1/2 furlong allowance optional claiming race on the all-weather track for three-year-olds and upward. I gotta back the 8/5 morning-line favorite here: Visitant, ridden by veteran jockey Gerardo Corrales.

This five-year-old finishes teen of his 13 career starts in the money, winning six, including the Alcatraz Stakes (Black Type) at Golden Gate Fields in 2019 and the Kentucky Cup Classic Stakes (Listed) at Turfway Park in March of 2021.

He also finished second in the Alysheba Stakes (Grade II) at Churchill Downs in April. He’s got this.

Twenty-year racing veteran William E. Morey trains Visitant for owner-breeder Williamson Racing LLC.

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Aqueduct Picks & Betting Analysis for December 18
By J.N. Campbell

AQUEDUCT Picks
18th December 2021

Race 1 : 7-1-4-3
Race 2 : 6-7-2-5
Race 3 : 9-6-1-4
Race 4 : 8-4-1-5
Race 5 : 7-3-6-10
Race 6 : 2-9-3-1
Race 7 : 8-1-3-7
Race 8 : 9-11-6-9
Race 9 : 1-3-7-2
View Today's AQUEDUCT Entries

NYRA's Aqueduct Racetrack is now full swing into the Winter Meet. Though the turf is covered until April, dirt racing is 100% available ... so, this is still one of the tracks that garners mass attention. Today, we have a couple of NY Stallion Series races on the docket ... let's go!

At Horseracing.net/us we have you covered, including all of the action! It is a good time for some of the best that North American racing has to offer. Stay tuned!

If you're looking for picks elsewhere around the country this Saturday be sure to check out our free Horse Racing Picks via the gold button below.
Horse Racing Picks
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Most Likely Winner: (Race 1: Early Voting #7, 5/2):

I do not normally back 1st time starters because you just never know if they really understand that a race is going on … But sometimes you come across a field that you know is going to have a hard time against them. This is one of those few moments … Chad Brown has some strong numbers when it comes to runners like these, and his colt by Gun Runner looks poised to break his maiden the 1st time out. When this conditioner gets together with Jose Ortiz, they can be downright unstoppable. Bet this one to “win” …

Wagering Recommendation: $100 Win, #7



Off-the-Pace Play of the Day: (Race 6: Bustin Pietre #2, 8/1):

Here is a nice value play for your Saturday that is trainer by Bruce Levine and ridden by Kendrick Carmouche. I like to see these 2 get together because they work in concert quite well. This gelding by Bustin Stones stepped up from an MC50k into a BT 100k last time, and did not disappoint. He went on nicely, and even though he was 8 lengths back in the end, it was still a game effort for 2nd. Stretching out a bit from 6F to 7F should not be an issue, and Carmouche is up for a 3rd time. This 2-yr-old has some major upside, and I think bettors will overlook his fitness level.

Wagering Recommendation: $100 Bankroll, Graduated Wager WPS #2 ($10-W, $15-P, $75-S)



Spotlight Race of the Day: (Race 8: Dirt, 7F, NY Stallion Series S., $500k, 2F):

The “other” NY Stallion Series race on the docket is probably the tougher of the 2 … depending on how you look at it. Morning Matcha #6 will probably get the nod as the race time favorite, especially since she comes in with a pair of nice wins under her saddle. Those contests were a MSW80k and OC40k at Parx, but make no mistake, the Reid Barn has come to play. Kendrick Carmouche was on board for those scores, so the connections were probably thinking that this race was next. I want to use this runner in my wagering, but frankly, I think this daughter of Central Banker is going to get over bet. Instead, I am much more interested in a better priced filly like Christophe Clement’s Shigeko #11. This one by Japan is moving up in class from running in MSW75k Co., and she took on the slop back at Belmont in fine style. Winning by 6+ lengths, she drew off in a big way. Now, with Dylan Davis up, she could be a great double-digit price when this one goes off from a barn that is superhot. Last but not least, I want to consider another entry from Central Banker’s line named Bank On Anna #9. Here is a filly who dueled down the lane at Aqueduct back in early November, finishing 2nd for Phil Serpe. That MSW70k contest was a tough one, as it saw 11 break from the gate. With Jose Lezcano on board, she has the chance to take a step forward even more in this spot. What a race this one is going to be! Let’s play …

Wagering Recommendation: $2 Trifecta Box, 6/9/11

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Oaklawn Park Picks & Betting Analysis for December 18
By J.N. Campbell


OAKLAWN PARK Picks
18th December 2021

Race 1 : 4-6-2-8
Race 2 : 5-8-11-7
Race 3 : 9-1-4-7
Race 4 : 8-1-7-3
Race 5 : 3-8-4-5
Race 6 : 9-5-4-7
Race 7 : 5-7-6-4
Race 8 : 7-8-2-5
Race 9 : 7-2-1-4
Race 10 : 5-11-10-7
View Today's OAKLAWN PARK Entries

Celebrated Oaklawn Park is like a college town ... a college town of horse racing, that is ... Hot Springs is not only celebrating the Christmas Season, but also some glorious racing. It should be an absolute blast!

At Horseracing.net/us we have you covered, including all of the action! It is a good time for some of the best that North American racing has to offer. Stay tuned!

If you're looking for picks elsewhere around the country this Saturday be sure to check out our free Horse Racing Picks via the gold button below.
Horse Racing Picks
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Most Likely Winner: (Race 6: Flatoutjustice #9, 6/1):

I know it seems odd to back a “Most Likely Winner” that could be in excess of 5/1 on the tote. But I have a strong feeling about this one, and I think Randy Matthews has this gelding by Flat Out pointed in the right direction. He has 48 starts to his credit, and though only 4 of those were wins, I think this spot could be right. Running at Oaklawn is tough, but the folks at Ten Strike Racing invest in some good ones. With Cristian Torres in the saddle, I think this one is a bet. He was double-entered, and Matthews chose to scratch him from the Claiming contest that he was entered in … that speaks to confidence. Let’s play this one to win!

Wagering Recommendation: $100 Win, #9



Off-the-Pace Play of the Day: (Race 1: Pit Boss #4, 6/1):

There is some major upside to this gelding by Union Rags, and it should not go unnoticed. Even though his speed figs maybe are not exactly where they need to be, the 4-yr-old has a strong late leg kick. If he can get some fairly stiff fractions, then that should help get this one home for Norm Cash. He already has a good Meet going, and I like the talent of Kylee Jordan. She gets the weight relief, and can add another win on her Oaklawn experience.

Wagering Recommendation: $100 Bankroll, Graduated Wager WPS #4 ($10-W, $15-P, $75-S)



Spotlight Race of the Day: (Race 9: Dirt, 1 1/8th, The Tinsel S., $200k, 3+):

With all the weather rolling through Arkansas, it is tough to know how the track will setup on Saturday. What we do know is that probably the best runner in Robertino Diodoro’s stable, Lone Rock #2 is back at it, after he shipped to Del Mar to run on the BC undercard. He won in fine style in that Grade 2 race, and deserves to be the favorite in this spot. It is a class drop to be sure, and I would expect the 6-yr-old gelding by Majestic Warrior to be well-bet. If Ramon Vasquez gets a decent break, and can rate efficiently, then he probably scores. I am all for playing against this one because I just don’t see much in the way of value. I see this really as a 2-horse race, and would not be surprised to see Brad Cox’s Warrior’s Charge #7 gaming with Diodoro’s ace down the lane. They are both so classy, but I think that Cox’s 5-yr-old is overdue for a score. With Florent Geroux in the irons, he knows this one through and through. What a rubber match this is going to be!

Wagering Recommendation: $2 Exacta Cold, 7 w 2

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Rocket Picks ��: Gulfstream, Oaklawn, and Aqueduct for December 18, 2021

The action continues today as we have hit the weekend! For the free pick 4, we will head to Aqueduct once again today, since we continue to have success at that track. There is also great action at Gulfstream Park and Oaklawn as well. Let’s see if we can hit this late pick 4 at Aqueduct!

Below is our free Late Pick 4 for Aqueduct:

Aqueduct December 18, 2021

Race 6: New York Stallion Series Stakes

#1 Unique Unions will look to make it two in a row today after an impressive maiden special weight win in his last start. #6 Geno moves to the dirt for this race after running three solid races over the turf. If he takes to the surface, he as the talent to get the job done against this group.

Race 7: Starter Allowance

#7 No Burn runs second off of the claim for Morey in this spot after a poor effort last time out. The pace should set up better for him today, though. #3 F F Rocket will get back to the dirt for this race after a complete no show on the turf last time out.

Race 8: New York Stallion Series Stakes

#6 Morning Matcha has looked impressive in her last two starts, winning by multiple lengths at Parx. She should be ready for this race today. #3 Laobans Legacy seems to be improving with each start so far. This small stretch out in distance should be to her liking.

Race 9: Allowance

#2 Uncle George has been solid over the turf, but will move to the dirt today, and has a pedigree that suggests that he will like the surface. #3 Raven Rocks will look to make it two in a row in this spot after a nice win against claiming company in his last start.

THE TICKET

$.50 Pick 4 (Races 6-9) 1,2,3,6,8,10 / 1,3,4,7,9 / 3,6 / 2,3 – $60

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Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Saturday, December 18th, 2021
By Rob Davis

We have studied the form from all races across the country for Saturday, December 18th, and provided our best horse racing tips.

Whilst plenty of us are winding down heading into Christmas, the racing action, much like the weather, continues to heat up around the country.

Summer looks to have finally arrived for the final Saturday before Christmas which means we will get to see some tracks rated in the ‘Good’ range and the field sizes stand up. This means we will be betting with plenty of confidence and hopefully lining our Christmas stockings this week.

We have made five selections in total and are confident that we have found you some winners! So, read on below to find our best horse racing tips for this Saturday, December 18th.
Royal Randwick, Race 1 – 2. Himalaism ($4.20)

They don’t come with a much better 2yo pedigree than this I Am Invincible/Snitzerland Colt. Out of a champion stallion who has sired a 2yo Magic Millions winner, by a dam who ran second to Pierro in a Golden Slipper and won a Group 1 Lightning stakes. We think trainer Chris Waller might have been keeping this one under wraps in its two trials to date.

He wasn’t ridden out late when he loomed like he was going to go straight past them in his debut trial, and then was buried away third the fence and not asked to do much in his latest trial. Both of those hitouts have been over 900m but he looks to have had plenty in store when crossing the line and given the grounding they get in this barn, we are confident the 1200 will pose no issues. Looks a very nice horse who can get the punters off to a flying start.
Flemington, Race 2 – 2. Squid Game ($2.60)

This 3yo Shooting to Win gelding did everything right on debut when he crossed from a wide draw and camped outside the leader, Ridden out hands and heels by Michael Dee to score comfortably and he backs up again for the ride Saturday.

Stays at the 1200m and looks to be suited by the long run home at Flemington. There was solid support for him on debut where he didn’t let punters down and we expect the same from him again here.
Flemington, Race 4 – 7. Rose Quartz ($5.00)

This well bred, lightly raced daughter of Written Tycoon is handled by master conditioner Grahame Begg who has plenty of pedigree of his own when it comes to dealing with horses of the fairer sex. We really liked her will to win in her most recent run over the 1140m at Geelong where she knuckled down strongly and savaged the line late.

The step to 1200m and the vast expanses of Flemington looks an ideal place for her to kick off her foray into metropolitan racing. She was well supported at her latest win and we expect those punters to back up here so grab the good odds whilst they are on offer.

Royal Randwick, Race 5 – 1. Mubariz ($11/$3.10)

Really liked the way he found the line first up, but was given absolutely no peace by Tom Sherry last week when he was niggled the whole way and asked to do plenty of work in the run.

He boxed on steadily enough to hold down fourth there and we really like the idea of him backing up here and getting to 2000m, and hopefully apprentice Sherry is all the better for the experience and I think we take it as a positive that Waller has decided to stick with him.

He’s a European breed whose best performances have been around this middle distance trip and he’s adept on all going. Worth an each way ticket at double figure odds.
Royal Randwick, Race 8 – 2. Purple Sector ($8.00/$2.45)

He’s never won below 1500m, never won first up, he’s drawn the outside gate, and he’s certainly never been one of my horses but we think it is very hard to go past him on his recent trial especially given his quality when lined up against this opposition. Half the field are resuming here and his second trial was the most eye-catching of those lot and at close to double figure odds, we think he represents a solid each way betting choice.

He defies his breeding, being by wet track sire Pins, with all his victories coming on a good track which we are sure to get with temperatures ticking into the 30’s on Saturday at Randwick. Rawiller rode him in the trial but with him unavailable you get the next best thing in Hugh Bowman. We can’t see him not running top three against this lot.

Best Bet – 4. Rose Quartz (Flemington, Race 7)
Next Best – 2. Purple Sector (Randwick, Race 8)
Best Roughie – 1. Mubariz (Randwick, Race 5)

*Odds correct at time of publication, courtesy of Sportsbet.

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Saturday's Horse Racing Tips: December 18th
Stephen Harris bettingexpert Racing editor

Today’s Racing Tips – December 18th

There are six cracking NH races on ITV on Saturday, with Ascot and Haydock staging two top level meetings with big fields and ultra competitive handicaps likely to dominate the betting markets.

The main race of the day is the 2.25pm Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot, where Nicky Henderson’s Buzz is likely to be a warm order to follow up his impressive course win here last month. At Haydock, the Tommy Whittle handicap chase is sure to be ultra competitive and a thorough test of stamina in the soft ground.
Saturday ITV Racing Tips
Time Track Selection Analysis
13:50 ASCOT GUY Nigel Twiston-Davies chaser has shaped really well in defeat twice already this season, jumping well given his relative inexperience, and has conditions to suit at Ascot on Saturday.
14:05 HAYDOCK UP FOR PAROL Jamie Snowden has a cracking team of young horses to go to battle with this winter, and his unexposed novice can revive after disappointing over fences last time out.
14:25 ASCOT BUZZ Nicky Henderson’s progressive hurdler was really impressive when winning here at the last meeting, and that form got a major boost when the third ho,e Guard Your Dreams won the International Hurdle at Cheltenham.
14:40 HAYDOCK VINTAGE CLOUDS Sue Smith’s runners have hot form in the past few weeks, with most just needing a run or two to reach peak fitness, and this reliable stayer has conditions to suit at Haydock on Saturday (with the 5lb claimer Theo Gillard booked a plus).
15:00 ASCOT CLOTH CAP Jonjo O’Neill’s chaser ran a lot better than the bare result when sixth behind Cloudy Glen at Newbury last time out (blundered at the wrong time), and should now be spot on fitness-wise after two runs this season.
15:35 ASCOT WEST CORK Dan Skelton’s lightly raced performer landed quite a touch when returning from a long absence in November, and can defy a lenient rise up the weights under Harry Skelton.
Today’s Daily Nap

BUZZ

Ascot 2:25pm

Nicky Henderson’s progressive hurdler was really impressive when winning here at the last meeting, and that form got a major boost when the third ho,e Guard Your Dreams won the International Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Odds: 3.00
Today’s Value Angle

CLOTH CAP

Ascot 3:00pm

Jonjo O’Neill’s chaser ran a lot better than the bare result when sixth behind Cloudy Glen at Newbury last time out (blundered at the wrong time), and should now be spot on fitness-wise after two runs this season.

Odds: 9.00

Best odds available as at 11pm December 17th 2021. Odds may now differ

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Best Bets: Gulfstream Stakes Selections, Longshots at Aqueduct, Oaklawn
by Monique Vág

America’s Best Racing and handicapper (and avid gambler) Monique Vág team up to provide horseplayers with their best bets of the weekend.

Vág will identify her top picks as well as at least one longshot play of the weekend, a nice opportunity to swing for the fences on a win bet or to take a shot with a show bet. She also will occasionally look for strong exacta plays for the weekend or try to spot a nice opportunity for other wagers.

This Weekend’s Bets

Saturday, Dec. 18

Longshot Play
Television schedule

Thursday, Dec. 16: post time varies on TVG

Friday, Dec. 17: 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on FS2; post time varies on TVG

Saturday, Dec. 18: 12 p.m.-3 p.m. on FS2; post time varies on TVG

Sunday, Dec. 19: 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. on FS2; post time varies on TVG

Aqueduct, Race 5, 2:11 p.m. ET

#5 Bench Walk: There are a few in here that may be a bit overbet based on their most recent starts. With 2-year-olds competing within the maiden ranks, I try to avoid judging or overvaluing one performance too harshly. Of course, we can see considerable improvement from one start to the next with adequate changes, or more experience, but sometimes based on workouts, pedigree, and trainer stats, you can find a lot of value to back to a runner in their first start.

His recent workouts have been solid and timing-wise he really looks quick. With a great draw in the center of the gate, I hope to see early speed out of this colt. He’s shown a lot more of it these past few months in the mornings.

Best Bet

Gulfstream Park, Race 9, $150,000 Harlan’s Holiday Stakes, 3:59 p.m. ET

#6 Fearless: He was the beaten favorite in his two most recent outings, but those were versus much tougher. His last outing was his first start in six months, so I would expect him even sharper with a start under his belt. Through four starts at Gulfstream Park, he’s been no worse than second and put forth his career best Brisnet Speed rating of 107 in his second start in Florida.

We’ve seen this colt produce victories off many different types of trips, and meeting a smaller field in here adds even more the appeal in case the break is slow once again. Either way, he’s going to be incredibly tough versus this group and the price should be very short at post. He’ll be a single for me across some of those multi-leg wagers as I search for value in some other races in the sequence.

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Best Bet

Gulfstream Park, Race 10, $200,000 Ft. Lauderdale Stakes, 4:32 p.m. ET

#2 L’Imperator: Although his victories haven’t been flashy and his margin of victory is often pretty close, this gelding has been racing extremely well since making the move overseas and landing in the Chad Brown barn. His best efforts have been off stalking trips and he’s looked strong down the lane when he’s found clear racing room.

The race once again could set up very well for him given the inside draw to work with and speed drawing on both sides of him. He should be positioned well with a good shot to track them down late.

Longshot Play

Oaklawn Park, Race 10, 5:40 p.m. ET

#11 Seven Flat: Speaking about considerable improvements from one start to the next, this colt was much better in his second career race while stretching out in distance and showing a bit more early speed. With an outside draw to navigate from, a quicker start will very likely be imperative to avoid traffic trouble down the lane.

Blinkers will be added which could be an important addition to ensure that early speed and he will also be making his first start racing on Lasix (furosemide). As long as he takes another step forward, he looks to be a major player and should offer a nice price at post.

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Piassek's Plays: A Need for Speed at Turfway
by John Piassek

In his regular gambling blog, John Piassek presents his top picks for the upcoming weekend in horse racing, offering betting options at different budget levels. Piassek’s Plays is brought to you by Horseplayers.com, the official online qualifying site of the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) and National Horseplayers Championship (NHC). Horseplayers.com offers low-cost feeders every day and BCBC and NHC qualifiers every weekend, and it’s the only site where you can qualify for the $1 million BCBC. It’s free to sign up – click here to get information about registering and how to enter contests.

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Saturday, Dec. 18

Turfway Park, Race 5, Prairie Bayou Stakes, post time 8:14 p.m. ET
Television schedule

Friday, Dec. 17: 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on FS2; post time varies on TVG

Saturday, Dec. 18: 12 p.m.-3 p.m. on FS2; post time varies on TVG

Sunday, Dec. 19: 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. on FS2; post time varies on TVG

#1 Megacity: The Prairie Bayou Stakes features a field of 11 horses going 1 1/16 miles on dirt. During the first two weeks of the Turfway Park meet, speed held up well on the Tapeta all-weather surface. Although front-runners have not been as strong this week, anyone who has early speed has to be seriously considered nonetheless.

Megacity has won three of his last five races in gate-to-wire style. In a conditioned allowance race on turf at Keeneland last out, he set the early pace and held on to win by 1 1/2 lengths. In the process, he defeated two horses he'll face again here, Big Dreaming and Mr Dumas. He's trying a new surface here, as he has not competed on Tapeta before. However, as long as he takes to the surface, he should be able to lead this field gate-to-wire once again. He has a great post position and dominant speed on a track playing to his style.

Strategy on a $10 Budget

$6 to win on 1

$2 exacta: 1 with 2,7 ($4 total)

Strategy on a $25 Budget

$15 to win on 1

$5 exacta: 1 with 2,7 ($10 total)

Strategy on a $50 Budget

$30 to win on 1

$10 exacta: 1, with 2,7 ($20 total)

Turfway Park, Race 6, post time 8:46 p.m. ET


#2 Real Money: Gerardo Corrales has established himself as the top jockey at Turfway so far. Through the first two weeks of the season, he's won 13 races from 50 mounts, good for a 26% win rate. No one else won more than five races during the first two weeks.

He's got the mount on Real Money in this race, a first-level allowance optional-claiming race at 6 1/2 furlongs. This 5-year-old gelding is taking a drop in class from second-level races at Fair Grounds and Woodbine. In his last start on the Tapeta at Woodbine, he battled on the lead before tiring late. Now, he's facing an easier field and has speed toward the inside. If he can secure a spot on the lead and toward the inside, he's going to be tough to catch.

Strategy on a $10 Budget

$5 to win on 2

$5 exacta: 2 with 3

Strategy on a $25 Budget

$13 to win on 2

$4 exacta: 2 with 3,4,11 ($12 total)

Strategy on a $50 Budget

$20 to win on 2

$7 exacta: 2 with 3,4,11 ($21 total)

$1 trifecta: 2 with 3,4,11 with 3,4,9,11 ($9 total)

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Beginner’s Bet of the Week for Dec. 18: The Win Bet
December 16th, 2021 by John Piassek

This week marks the latest installment of a new series on America’s Best Racing, the Beginner’s Bet of the Week, sponsored by NYRA Bets. Each week, this blog will explore a new type of bet by explaining exactly what it is, how best to use that bet, and by putting the wager into practice in a race.

All the best December horse racing awaits at tracks like Santa Anita, Gulfstream Park, Aqueduct, and 300+ tracks. With NYRA Bets, new users can enjoy a $200 Sign-Up Deposit Match Bonus anytime. Just use promo code ABR200 and get in the action today! And be sure to tune into “America’s Day at the Races” running on FS2 every afternoon this weekend.

This week, we’ll discuss the most straightforward bet of all: the win bet. The basics of the bet are in the name: if the horse you bet on comes in first, you win. At NYRA tracks, the minimum wager on a win bet is $1.

The win bet is one of the few wagers where you can get a good idea of how much you’ll win before the race goes off. The big board in the infield, often known as the “tote board,” gives the current win odds of each horse, as do various TV monitors all over the track. The odds are updated based on how much money is wagered on each horse. If a horse has a lot of money wagered on them, their odds will go down. If they’re not taking that much play, their odds go up.

If a horse is on the board at 4-1, that means that you’ll receive $4 for every $1 you bet should they win. A horse at 5-2 will pay off roughly $2.50 to win for every $1 invested, while a 9-5 shot will get you back $1.80 for every $1 wagered.

A simple formula to determine how much money you would get back for a win bet it to multiply the amount wagered x your horses odds and then and back the initial amount wagered, which is returned to you. For example, if you bet $2 to win on a horse at 4-1 odds, you would win $10 ($2x4+$2=$10). If you bet $5 on a runner at 10-1 odds, you would get back $55 (5x10+5).

The win bet is best used when you find a horse you really like who will go off at a good price. Betting to win is all about finding value. If you find a horse who you think will go off at a higher price than they should, that’s a prime opportunity to place a win bet. Everyone has their own definition of value, but generally horses who go off at 1-1 or less, or “odds-on,” are not great win bets. There’s not much value to be found in getting back less than you wagered on your original proposition, and in the long run, you’d have to be correct at an exceptional rate to make money betting those kinds of horses.

Saturday’s Aqueduct Win Bet

The sixth race on Saturday at Aqueduct is the New York Stallion Series for New York-sired 2-year-old colts and geldings at seven furlongs.

My top pick in this race is #2 Bustin Pietre for trainer Bruce Levine and jockey Kendrick Carmouche. He broke his maiden in impressive style in his career debut, leading from start to finish and drawing off to win by 5 ½ lengths. In the Notebook Stakes against New York-breds next out, he was well-beaten by Senbei, who was very impressive and may be a contender on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Bustin Pietre still ran on well in the stretch and finished second, three-quarters of a length clear of third place. There doesn’t appear to be anyone here as good as Senbei, which will make Bustin Pietre’s job a bit easier. With a good post position and tactical speed, Bustin Pietre has a great chance to pick up his first stakes win.

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Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: Best bets for Saturday, December 18
By Sam Turner For The Daily Mail

ASCOT

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

12.40 So Said I

1.15 Messire Des Obeaux

1.50 Sully D'Oc Aa

2.25 Thyme Hill

3.00 Jerrysback

3.35 GARRY CLERMONT (nap)

GIMCRACK

12.40 Gaulois

1.15 Pencilfulloflead

1.50 Palmers Hill

2.25 RONALD PUMP (nap)

3.00 Cloth Cap (nb)

3.35 Tritonic


HAYDOCK

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

11.50 Firak

12.20 Fugitif (nb)

12.55 Haute Estime

1.30 Destined To Shine

2.05 Mackelduff

2.40 Buzz De Turcoing

3.15 Welsh Saint

GIMCRACK

11.50 Chti Balko

12.20 Dreams Of Home

12.55 Mayhem Mya

1.30 Word Has It

2.05 Minella Charmer

2.40 Remastered

3.15 Ballymillsy


LINGFIELD

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

11.40 Desert Lime

12.15 Belacqua

12.50 Amber Island

1.25 Soldier's Minute

2.00 Felix

2.35 Midnights Legacy

3.10 Forge Valley Lad

3.40 Rest Button

GIMCRACK

11.40 Mick's Spirit

12.15 Just A Tad

12.50 Unique Cut

1.25 Fizzy Feet

2.00 Felix

2.35 Deal A Dollar

3.10 Brass Clankers

3.40 Perfect Match

NEWMARKET - 12.15 BELACQUA (nap); 2.00 Felix (nb)


NEWCASTLE

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

12.00 Soft Risk

12.30 Royal Reserve

1.05 Bavington Bob

1.40 Ard Chros

2.15 Headscarf Lil

2.50 Trooper Turnbull

3.25 Trolley Boy

GIMCRACK

12.00 Soft Risk

12.30 Edmond Dantes

1.05 Bavington Bob

1.40 Fete Champetre

2.15 West End Lady

2.50 Maid O'malley

3.25 Bolton

NORTHERNER - 1.40 Fete Champetre (nb); 2.50 TROOPER TURNBULL (nap)


WOLVERHAMPTON

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

4.00 True Jem

4.30 Amanda Hug'n'Kiss

5.00 Crimson King

5.30 Pink Crystal

6.00 Exalted Angel

6.30 Surewecan

7.00 Eagle One

GIMCRACK

4.00 Streaky Bay

4.30 Nafee

5.00 Winklevi

5.30 Pink Crystal

6.00 Exalted Angel

6.30 First Verse

7.00 Percy Willis

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Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Saturday, December 18
Posted on December 17, 2021 by David Aragona

RACE 1: EARLY VOTING (#7)

Among those with experience, Matt Doyle and Iconic Adventure are arguably the two with the best credentials. The former has yet to put forth a bad effort through 3 starts. The big question mark with Matt Doyle is the stretch-out to a mile, since progeny of Violence can be more proficient sprinters. He’s obviously a contender, but could be vulnerable to a lightly-raced rival with upside. I’m more intrigued by Iconic Adventure, who comes off a poor effort finishing behind Matt Doyle in that Nov. 20 maiden affair. However, he was riding the rail eating dirt much of the way, and briefly got caught in behind a tiring runner approaching the quarter pole. He’s bred to stretch out and probably deserves one more chance. Though, the quality of that Oct. 29 race won by Hagler is in serious doubt based on the disappointing performances of multiple runbacks. Some may make the case for My Brother Cam switching surfaces, though Michael Dickinson isn’t really known for targeting dirt races, winning just 2 on this surface over the past 5 years. I’m instead going with first time starter Early Voting. This $200k yearling purchase is by leading freshman sire Gun Runner, who wins with 22% of his debut runners. The dam was unraced and she has produced two minor winners, both of whom won on the dirt. And there’s real quality in the second generation, as the dam is a half-sister to Breeders’ Cup Sprint winner and top sire Speightstown. The dam is also a full-sister to Grade 1 Los Alamitos Futurity winner Irap (13-3-4-2, $1.6 million). Chad Brown is 4 for 15 (27%, $2.21 ROI) with first time starters in Aqueduct dirt routes over the past 5 years. There are some quick-looking workouts on the tab, the most recent of which matches Sound Money, a 3-year-old in the next race.

RACE 6: STIRDATPOT (#8)

The Great White Way Division is definitely the more wide open of the two New York Stallion Series Stakes on this card. There are a couple of turf horses in the mix who could attract support. Maseta might be the most naturally talented runner in this field based on his solid third-place finish in the Central Park last time. He does have some dirt pedigree on his dam’s side, but he’s only raced on turf and will be bet for the wrong reasons. The same goes for Geno, who had a tougher trip than Maseta last time, but has all turf pedigree from his dam. I want to go for horses who have raced primarily on dirt. Unique Unions is the one to beat in my view. He was prematurely pulled up in his debut after taking some awkward strides, but he rebounded with a dominant maiden win last time at Aqueduct. He has plenty of speed and should be contesting the pace from the rail. Though there are plenty of others who could try to attain forward position. My top pick is Stirdatpot, who ships in from Kentucky. This Florida-bred colt by Trinniberg debuted against open company at Churchill Downs facing a pretty strong field. The impressive winner returned to just miss in a stakes at Oaklawn in his next start, and the seventh and eighth place runners both returned to win with significantly improved speed figures. He has the tactical speed to be prominent throughout and is drawn well towards the outside. Trainer Genevieve Londono has been enjoying a strong year and I think she’s shipping in a horse with a real chance to make an impact. And he figures to be a square price due to the unfamiliar connections. I’d also want to use some other maidens at prices underneath. Safalow’s Mission can improve off the trainer change to Linda Rice after selling for $130k at Fasig-Tipton this month. I would even give a look to massive longshot Hot Stepper, who ran better than it appears last time when conservatively ridden early. This half-brother to Broadway Bay has more ability than his running lines indicate.

RACE 9: TAPIZEARANCE (#12)

Uncle George could vie for favoritism in this NY-bred finale, which drew a full field of runners. He’s never raced on dirt but he’d be tough for this group to handle if he were able to transfer his turf form to the main track. It’s probably not a good sign that he hasn’t tried dirt before now, since he’s probably been scratched out of a few off-the-turf affairs during that time. However, he does have some pedigree to handle this surface. His dam has produced some turf runners, but she’s also thrown multiple dirt winners Sioux and Storm Prophet. He’s trained well on dirt throughout his career, so he probably deserves a chance over it. I just can’t pick him on top at what may be a relatively short price. Raven Rocks may also take some money as he makes his first start off the claim for George Weaver. He’s returning just 9 days after beating a weaker field here when making his second start off a layoff. He needs some pace to close into, and should get it with plenty of speed signed on. However, I do think he needs to improve on his recent form to make it two in a row. I’m going in a different direction with Tapizearance. This gelding ran quite well two back, as he was contesting an honest pace and held well for second. He tried tougher foes at this level last time, facing talented New York-breds Big Bobby and Seven Lilies, and understandably wasn’t as competitive. Yet he also ran better than it seems that day, as he was wide the entire way against a rail bias. Now he’s encountering a much softer field at this level, and is getting a rider upgrade to Jose Lezcano. I also find it promising that Linda Rice isn’t dropping him back in for a tag, instead electing to protect him at this allowance condition. This horse has routinely run his best races over this Aqueduct course, and I’m hopeful he can wake up with the return to this surface.

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2021 Harlan’s Holiday Stakes Cheatsheet
By TwinSpires Editorial Team, Sponsored Content
December 17, 2021

By Vance Hanson (TwinSpires)

1. MIGHTY HEART (9-5) – Dual Canadian classic winner in 2020 has proven more than just a hero north of the border this season with several strong efforts at or around this level. The issue he faces here is early company from the less-classy Blue Steel, who could potentially make him expend energy he’ll need for later. Alternatively, Velazquez could choose instead to sit right behind and take first crack, which this colt has been able to do effectively in the past. Logical threat.

2. BLUE STEEL (10-1) – Victory in the Claiming Crown Iron Horse would have capped a fine season, but connections willing to take a shot at this much tougher level. In essence, though, this nickel starter type appears in over his head. However, it appears he’ll play some role as one of the more obvious pace players, either by setting it up for others and/or softening up Mighty Heart.

3. TWENTY TWICE (10-1) – His quest to get past his second allowance condition this fall gained little traction, and thus the class hike to a G3 seems ambitious. However, keep in mind he started this form cycle coming back from a very long layoff. Effort two back wasn’t bad behind a next-out winner in a fast race for the level, and probably undone last time by the slow pace. Should get stronger fractions here, though class concerns remain.

4. EYE OF A JEDI (8-1) – Enjoyed a fine Gulfstream meet last winter, finishing second in this race and the Fred W. Hooper (G3) before capping it off with an emphatic victory in the Ghostzapper (G3) around two turns. However, after a get-fit run in the slop on Sept. 17, his last two runs have been well below par. Time perhaps catching up to him as he’ll be seven soon, and so far has been no match for Fearless. Peak runs last winter were Lasix-free, so we’ll see if that has any effect here, but in general enters with form that doesn’t inspire confidence.

5. SOUTH BEND (4-1) – It’s been feast or famine for the colt this year. Stakes tries on the dirt weren’t bad, though, the grass attempts can be forgiven, and he did score a win over Mighty Heart in their mutual season debut at Keeneland. However, worth noting his two wins this year have come when he’s been allowed to run with Lasix, which isn’t allowed for this race. Inconsistency the obvious drawback.

6. FEARLESS (8-5) –Perhaps in need of that tightener last month in the one-mile overnight handicap, which he lost by a length to a rival he was conceding five pounds to. However, worth noting a prep wasn’t necessary at all when taking the Gulfstream Park Mile (G2) in February after a much longer break. Half-length loss to eventual Met Mile (G1) winner Silver State in the Oaklawn H. (G2) easily the best performance turned in by any of these this season, and anything approximating that form will make him difficult to beat here.

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Handicapper's Corner: 2021 Ft. Lauderdale Stakes (G2)
12 on the turf in Ft. Lauderdale Stakes
By: John Caro, S. FL ThoroFan


Looks like it will be a lovely day for racing in South Florida with a 24% chance of rain later in the day.

Should they take it off the turf it will be run on the new Tapeta course.

There are 12 entries and an also eligible for this race. I will only write about the top 6 contenders as I see them in the field.

#2 L'Imperator - Brown/Velasquez- won last out going longer against #1 Doswell and he's 5 for 9 all on turf. He get 99 speed at this distance and is a closing type runner. The connections and the record make him my number one pick.



#8 Analyze It - Brown/Hernandez - he appears to be the speed of the speed in this test and I expect Brown will send him if for no other reason than to set up L'Imperator for a kill. He has been going 100 miles a mile at a time but in the past he can get 100 when he goes longer. ITM play.



#12 Space Traveller - Walsh/Gaffalione - Stalwart animal but gets an outside post at at Gulfstream that is not kind to most runners. He looks best going longer and can get 100 on a good day. Another ITM play.



#1 Doswell - Tagg/Alvarado - Hard not to see this one being in play as he has competed with some tough characters in the past.



From here it's kinda what you like to see in a horse's performance lines and the expectation of the jockey making the right move to get ITM.



#11 Atone - Maker/Jaramillo - Maker brings two horses to the race and for me this is the better choice. He can front run or be tactical and might pick up some pieces judging by the pace.Another thing to note is if the race goes to the Tapeta he is the one of two in the race who has decent speed on the All Weather.



#6 Renaissance Frolic - Joseph/Gonzalez - Scratch though his last performance at Kentucky Downs. This a horse that likes to be ITM a lot and he likes Gulfstream. Along with the fact that his jockey is very keen in these situations I think he has a chance to make an impact at 30 to 1.


Handigambling

Here's how I see it for Handigambling I'll play a $2.50 trifecta

2 with 1, 6, 8, 11, 12 = $ 50

From a practical standpoint that's enough spent on this race. You could make it a $0.50 wager and it will be $10



Good luck to everyone.

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Aqueduct (3rd) Rvindicated, 8-1
(7th) Royal Realm, 3-1

Charles Town (4th) Prince Jacob, 9-2
(6th) Nazca Mystery, 9-2

Delta Downs (1st) From Now On, 7-2
(5th) Cape Town Willy, 10-1

Fair Grounds (1st) Benbow Cat, 8-1
(9th) Own Agenda, 7-2

Gulfstream Park (4th) Bourbon Over Ice, 9-2
(8th) Bronx Beauty, 6-1

Hawthorne (5th) Triple Scout, 4-1
(8th) Draw the Line, 10-1

Laurel (1st) Cuenca, 7-2
(5th) Blo My Budget, 5-1

Mahoning Valley (2nd) Gray Royality, 4-1
(7th) Diva Power, 6-1

Oaklawn Park (4th) Popster, 9-2
(8th) Long Range Toddy, 5-1

Tampa Bay Downs (7th) Union Gap, 7-2
(9th) Native Hawk, 8-1

Turfway Park (3rd) House Wrecker, 4-1
(6th) Greener Pastures, 3-1

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Aqueduct

Race #1
12:20 ET - 1M, Dirt, Maiden Special Weight
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
7 Early Voting 5/2 1st 21
5 My Brother Cam 7/2 2nd 42
4 Matt Doyle 3/1 3rd 46
1 Sul Pharoah 6/1 4th 60

Race #2
12:50 ET - 7F, Dirt, $40,000 Claiming
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
6 Sound Money 6/5 1st 36
7 Great Workout 9/2 2nd 69
3 Bar Fourteen 10/1 3rd 75
4 Mister Winston 1

Race #3
1:18 ET - 1M, Dirt, $30,000 Maiden Claiming
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
6 St. Lukes 8/5 1st 37
9 Illustrious 5/2 2nd 63
7 Rvindicated 8/1 3rd 72
5 Writeitontheice 10/1 4th 72

Race #4
1:43 ET - 6 1/2F, Dirt, $62,500 Allowance Optional Claiming
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
6 Wudda U Think Now 3/1 1st 44
1 Happy Medium 1/1 2nd 58
8 Chestertown 10/1 3rd 76
4 Foolish Ghost 12/1 4th 77

Race #5
2:11 ET - 6F, Dirt, Maiden Special Weight
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
3 Golden Code 9/2 1st 50
7 Bold Journey 1/1 2nd 59
13 Infeasible 6/1 3rd 83
5 Bench Walk 10/1 4th 90

Race #6
2:39 ET - 7F, Dirt, New York Stallion Series S.
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
3 Maseta 7/2 1st 64
10 Kenner 6/1 2nd 77
2 Bustin Pietre 8/1 3rd 78
6 Geno 9/2 4th 87

Race #7
3:09 ET - 1M, Dirt, $50,000 Starter Allowance
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
7 No Burn 4/1 1st 51
1 Blake B. 7/2 2nd 72
3 F F Rocket 6/1 3rd 72
9 Royal Realm 3/1 4th 80

Race #8
3:37 ET - 7F, Dirt, New York Stallion Series S.
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
6 Morning Matcha 8/5 1st 53
7 Howdyoumakeurmoney 3/1 2nd 57
3 Laoban's Legacy 8/1 3rd 78
4 Laochi 12/1 4th 85

Race #9
4:04 ET - 6 1/2F, Dirt, Allowance
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
2 Uncle George 7/2 1st 67
6 No Salt 10/1 2nd 90
3 Raven Rocks 4/1 3rd 90
1 Dee Bo 9/2 4th 90

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Tampa Bay


Race #1
12:09 ET - 7F, Dirt, $25,000 Starter Optional Claiming
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
4 Volbeat 7/2 1st 36
2 Herecomesthehammer 3/1 2nd 51
6 Tactical Range 9/2 3rd 55
1 Fall Campaign 6/1 4th 59

Race #2
12:39 ET - 1M 40Y, Dirt, $6,250 Claiming
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
6 Dr. Ann 9/5 1st 39
4 Mizzen Air 7/2 2nd 50
1 Hush Y'all 5/2 3rd 60
2 Deputy Dora 5/1 4th 64

Race #3
1:09 ET - 5F, Turf, Maiden Special Weight
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
2 Quick Conversation 2/5 1st 26
1 Looking for Love 12/1 2nd 57
5 Inertia 15/1 3rd 75
4 Morning Cocktail 8/1 4th 77

Race #4
1:39 ET - 1M 40Y, Dirt, $10,000 Maiden Claiming
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
9 Jack Rabbit Quick 6/1 1st 51
1 Super Shoes 7/5 2nd 58
3 Tiz Triumphant 3/1 3rd 65
6 Giovane's Promise 5/1 4th 76

Race #5
2:15 ET - 1 1/16M, Turf, $32,000 Maiden Claiming
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
10 Buffalo Dancer 4/1 1st 64
1 Sign and Seal 3/1 2nd 68
8 Gold Watch 5/1 3rd 75
12 I'm Buzzy 6/1 4th 77

Race #6
2:45 ET - 6F, Dirt, $16,000 Allowance Optional Claiming
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
1 In the Loop 5/2 1st 42
2 Codetowin 3/1 2nd 43
9 Yes Sir Robert 6/1 3rd 68
8 Expensive Style 9/2 4th 75

Race #7
3:15 ET - 6F, Dirt, $5,000 Claiming
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
5 Firehorn 4/1 1st 49
8 Union Gap 7/2 2nd 57
3 Highland Park Hero 4/1 3rd 59
4 Mighty Ghost 9/2 4th 70

Race #8
3:45 ET - 1 1/16M, Turf, Allowance
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
14 Wicked Groove 5/1 1st 59
7 World Tour 5/2 2nd 81
2 Tetella 8/1 3rd 91
1 Bean Counter 10/1 4th 93

Race #9
4:15 ET - 7F, Dirt, $32,000 Allowance Optional Claiming
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
2 Awesome Anywhere 9/5 1st 55
8 Imperial King 4/1 2nd 66
1 Litigant 15/1 3rd 73
5 Native Hawk 8/1 4th 73

Race #10
4:45 ET - 1M, Turf, $16,000 Claiming
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
10 Map the Moment 5/2 1st 58
12 La Rusia 6/1 2nd 77
3 Musetta 4/1 3rd 92
5 Dr Kaak 12/1 4th 93

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Oaklawn

Race #1
12:30 CT - 1M, Dirt, $10,000 Starter Allowance
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
8 Knight's Cross 3/1 1st 46
2 Lord Dragon 6/1 2nd 49
7 Colosi 5/2 3rd 59
6 Awesome Saturday 7/2 4th 69

Race #2
12:58 CT - 6F, Dirt, $20,000 Maiden Claiming
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
11 Lord M 5/2 1st 56
8 Roll Dinero Roll 7/2 2nd 59
7 Doc Irwin 8/1 3rd 81
2 Lou's Arrow 9/2 4th 83

Race #3
1:26 CT - 1M, Dirt, $16,000 Claiming
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
9 Wartime Hero 9/5 1st 35
1 Mau Mau 3/1 2nd 57
8 Most Sandisfactory 12/1 3rd 77
2 Rogallo 10/1 4th 86

Race #4
1:55 CT - 1M, Dirt, $30,000 Maiden Claiming
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
8 Pure Rocket 5/2 1st 48
5 La Flecha 6/1 2nd 62
3 Runquietly 8/1 3rd 72
7 Popster 9/2 4th 75

Race #5
2:21 CT - 6F, Dirt, $30,000 Claiming
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
4 The Rock Says 4/1 1st 62
3 Brother Aaron 3/1 2nd 64
5 U. S. Steel 5/1 3rd 72
10 Cold as Hell 10/1 4th 82

Race #6
2:51 CT - 1 1/16M, Dirt, $10,000 Starter Allowance
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
3 Home Run Trick 5/1 1st 56
6 Exemplar 3/1 2nd 65
8 Hidden Promise 15/1 3rd 78
1 Tez 7/2 4th 80

Race #7
3:19 CT - 6F, Dirt, Maiden Special Weight
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
6 Icy Stare Down 3/1 1st 49
4 Runaway Wife 5/1 2nd 54
7 Mommasgottarun 9/2 3rd 57
5 The Gang That Sang 8/1 4th 78

Race #8
3:46 CT - 6F, Dirt, Allowance
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
8 C Z Rocket 5/2 1st 55
7 Mucho 3/1 2nd 55
2 Sir Alfred James 9/2 3rd 57
1 County Final 5/1 4th 59

Race #9
4:13 CT - 1 1/8M, Dirt, Tinsel S.
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
7 Warrior's Charge 5/2 1st 41
2 Lone Rock 8/5 2nd 52
6 Thomas Shelby 8/1 3rd 61
4 Title Ready 9/2 4th 66

Race #10
4:40 CT - 1 1/16M, Dirt, Maiden Special Weight
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
5 Quick to Blame 3/1 1st 64
12 Chileno 7/2 2nd 73
4 Call Me Jamal 8/1 3rd 75
10 Mistical Curlin 6/1 4th 94

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Gulfstream Park

Race #1
12:00 ET - 5F, Turf, Maiden Special Weight
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
2 Bourbon Ready 5/2 1st 44
8 Mogalu 3/1 2nd 50
9 Jinxed (IRE) 9/2 3rd 56
7 Carnivore 8/1 4th 62

Race #2
12:30 ET - 1M 70Y, All Weather Track, $35,000 Maiden Claiming
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
2 Ukiyo 6/5 1st 38
6 Only Time 5/2 2nd 44
7 Mountain Bellatrix 6/1 3rd 54
1 Girly the Butcher 8/1 4th 66

Race #3
12:58 ET - 6F, Dirt, $6,250 Claiming
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
1 Wicked Temptations 3/1 1st 43
6 Large 7/2 2nd 47
2 Young Flint 8/1 3rd 53
4 Doo Wop Don 5/2 4th 64

Race #4
1:26 ET - 6 1/2F, Dirt, $25,000 Maiden Claiming
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
4 Knights Bird 7/2 1st 31
1 Ruling Front 5/1 2nd 57
8 Shea D Capture 4/1 3rd 60
7 Valiant Avenger 3/1 4th 66

Race #5
1:54 ET - 1M, Turf, Suwannee River S.
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
3 Shifty She 3/1 1st 58
9 Summering 8/1 2nd 70
7 Alms 4/1 3rd 73
6 Classic Lady 15/1 4th 78

Race #6
2:28 ET - 1M, Dirt, Rampart S.
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
6 Dream Marie 9/5 1st 44
4 Queen Nekia 3/1 2nd 46
3 Dance d'Oro 7/2 3rd 47
1 Allworthy 4/1 4th 56

Race #7
2:58 ET - 5 1/2F, All Weather Track, $10,000 Claiming
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
7 Allegedly Perfect 5/2 1st 39
6 Star Weaver 4/1 2nd 87
8 Sky Magician 12/1 3rd 90
11 Hurricane Hill 5/1 4th 95

Race #8
3:28 ET - 6F, Dirt, Sugar Swirl S.
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
5 Center Aisle 2/1 1st 46
3 Frank's Rockette 9/5 2nd 58
1 Quinoa Tifah 6/1 3rd 62
7 Bronx Beauty 6/1 4th 66

Race #9
3:59 ET - 1 1/16M, Dirt, Harlan's Holiday S.
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
6 Fearless 8/5 1st 35
1 Mighty Heart 9/5 2nd 46
5 South Bend 4/1 3rd 49
4 Eye of a Jedi 8/1 4th 63

Race #10
4:32 ET - 1 1/8M, Turf, Ft. Lauderdale S.
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
8 Analyze It 4/1 1st 56
12 Space Traveller (GB) 3/1 2nd 63
2 L'Imperator (FR) 5/2 3rd 69
11 Atone 12/1 4th 88

Race #11
5:05 ET - 1 1/16M, Turf, Maiden Special Weight
# Picks M/L Ranking Score
5 Misbehaved 2/1 1st 51
10 Hail to Thee 5/1 2nd 69
9 Ridley's Major 5/2 3rd 71
14 Gooch Go Bragh 4/1 4th 77

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Al Cimaglia: Meadowlands Early Pick 4 Analysis

December 18, 2021 | By Al Cimaglia

The feature at the Meadowlands goes in Race 9, the Twas The Week Before Christmas Final with a $66,000 purse. The 0.50 Early Pick 4 starts in Race 6. The sequence has a $50,000 guaranteed pool with a 15% takeout, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 6

1-Western Fame (5-1)-This fine 8-year-old has banked >$1.9 million but has only 1 win on an off-track. Drops and went in 150.3 last week in the slop and now Tetrick will be steering. Looks like a major player and should race close to the lead from the start.
4-DA Delightful (8-1)-Came out of the same race as the one above and fits better at this level. Had an impressive finish last week and that was also the case in the previous 2 starts. Dunn will be in the bike and could be bet down off the morning line but should be a fair price.

Race 7

4-Double Account (9/2)-Made a rare break last week and was in very tough anyway. Willing to overlook with this drop to the level of a recent win and Bartlett can be aggressive here. This post draw won't hurt and might be overlooked at the windows with Gingras off to steer #9 for Burke.
6-Mystical Wynn (5-1)-Hasn't won in 9 tries at the Big M but comes off a big effort and the trip was rough. Brennan could have the pedal down and land in an up-close seat.

Race 8

4-Tellitsabb (3-1)-Yonkers shippers is having a nice year and Dunn lands the assignment. Fits well with this group in a contentious race. A picture is a possibility in M1 debut.
5-Leon David (4-1)-Got on the engine last week and those were tough conditions to wire a field. Tetrick takes a seat and will look for a better result. Might get the top and not look back.
7-Forever Fav (7/2)-This is another Yonkers shipper, and the Travis Alexander trainee is looking to add to a $182k bankroll. Gingras should be blasting out and may need to outmuscle the one above for the point. Dangerous with the lead and has the pilot who can steal a quarter.

Race 9

2-Palomar (10-1)-Has been trying hard and finishing well. This post draw should help, and this race could set-up for a closer. Looks like a major threat if near the top turning for the wire.
4-Caviart Luca (10-1)-Gingras is between the pipes, and he will be in go-mode from the start. Comes off a big try last week and almost wired the field on a very windy night.
6-Bet Nineteen (9/2)-Landed here from Hoosier on a 2-race win streak and didn't miss a beat winning his M1 debut last week. Hasn't lost since going on Lasix and best to not overlook.
7-Save Me A Dance (7/2)-Was claimed for $100k on 12-4, then put in for a $150k tag and cashed the top check. Versatile 4-year-old can win racing near the top of the stack or coming off cover.

0.50 Early Pick 4

1,4/4,6/4,5,7/2,4,6,7
Total Bet=$24

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What You Need to Know - Saturday, December 18, 2021

December 18, 2021

Jeff Siegel’s “What Your Need to Know”
December 18, 2021


AQUEDUCT - EIGHTH RACE (Post time: 3:37 ET)

The New York Stallion Series Stakes (filly division) attracted a field of 11, with recent big figure earner Morning Matcha (8/5) and the all-weather stakes winning Howdyoumakeourmoney (3-1) expected to get much of the play. A victory by either one would not be surprising. However, we are going to look elsewhere because we are inclined to distrust the form at Parx and have no idea whether ‘Money needs synthetic to show her best.

Let’s instead take a close look at the second-time starting maiden Yo Cuz. Flat out given a race in her debut, the Bill Mott-trained filly broke slowly to fall far back and trail early, remained under a stout hold to the head of the lane, and then was asked to finish up a bit and responded quite well, closing a gap on her own courage before galloping out past the entire field by the time they reached the clubhouse turn. J. L. Ortiz rides her back, and with $500,000 on the line and with the educational run out of the way this daughter of Laoban will be allowed to show what she can do. With an extra furlong to work with combined with a significant forward move that we’re expecting her to produce, she’s worth a play in the win pool and in the various rolling exotics at or near her morning line of 9/2.

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GULFSTREAM PARK - ELEVENTH RACE (Post time: 5:05 ET)

The morning line favorite at 2-1 in this middle distance turf event for juveniles is Misbehaved, most likely because he’s trained by Todd Pletcher, who has been on fire during the first two weeks of the Gulfstream Park championship season. And, in a race in which the other contenders doesn’t look particularly formidable, punters might be included to look past the colt’s three-race resume that includes as failure as the favorite in all three starts, most recently when ninth of 11 in a similar grass affair at Belmont Park last month. Perhaps the addition of blinkers will help, and on numbers he’s still better than the others in the field with prior experience, but if he wins at a short price, so be it.

Instead, let’s take a close look at the newcomer from Kelsey Danner’s barn, Scarab, listed at an enticing 8-1 on the morning line. The son of Cairo Prince sports a steady, healthy series of workouts that should have him plenty fit for a top performance first crack out of the box. His most recent work at Palm Meadows six days ago was clocked in :47.15 seconds around dogs on turf, the same final time assigned to his older stable mate Smokin’ Jay, winner of the Allied Forces Stakes at Belmont Park in September (we’re assuming they worked together). From a solid barn with good stats across the board, this homebred 2-year-old offers plenty to like and in a race that is begging to be won by a fresh face, he fits the bill.

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Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks

Fair Grounds - Race #6
Picks Notes
#1 Achilles He was no match for a runaway winner in the debut over the Arlington Polytrack, but he might be able to step forward off that effort and does not appear to be meeting a really deep cast in this auction price restricted maiden.
#3 Belgrade He has a big claim on this at first asking for a capable team, and as mentioned above, there isn't a whole lot to worry about on paper in this group, so he probably doesn't need to be a star to land this.
#2 Tricolour He stepped forward a bit in that second start when trying maiden claiming company in the local debut, and the blinkers give him a little bit of upside here that might be enough to be competitive with these.
Race Summary Achilles debuted in a decent spot in Chicago, and he's meeting a very modest bunch in this conditioned maiden claimer. He likely has some upside here in this second start, and he won't need much of it to score here.

Fair Grounds - Race #7
Picks Notes
#9 Warrior in Chief He'll only go if this comes over to the main track, but there is some rain in the forecast that might give him that chance. He has some pace to get in the mix early on, and he brings some pretty decent running lines with him.
#6 Midnight Tea Time He's probably a short kind of price if this is on the lawn, but his baseline form right now seems a slight cut above these, and a couple of potential pace players might set things up nicely for him.
#7 Entertainment He has turned in a few pretty nice races while showing solid route pace, but he can be a bit all or nothing in the lane, and I worry the stretchout pace of #2 Mr. Hustle might be too much of a thorn in his side.
Race Summary Warrior in Chief has a handful of recent running lines that could make him very tough from right up on the splits if this one comes over to the main track, but I'll single the likely chalk #6 Midnight Tea Time if this stays on.

Fair Grounds - Race #9
Picks Notes
#7 Beachcombing Like him on either surface today after he showed some pace and faded late off the layoff last out. He can be tighter with that race under his belt, and he may have been up on an opening quarter that was just a touch too quick last out.
#4 Attorney Tim He's 1-for-8 here, but he has shown a pretty sharp turn of foot in some of his local tries. His last was really solid, but I'm not sure he has much upside off that kind of effort, and it seems just as likely that he'd take at least a small step back off a pretty big effort by his standards.
#5 Fortuity He comes right back at the same level off the claim after scoring while in for the tag last time out, and he's protected while in for the allowance condition today. He might be a decent enough price on the move to this barn.
Race Summary Beachcombing has had an interesting career so far and has turned in all of his best career efforts over the grass here. He's a threat on the main track if this gets rained over, as his last off turf try produced an easy score on the Louisiana Downs dirt.

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Frank Carulli's Daily Picks

Meadowlands - Race #5
Picks Notes
#4 CHICKEN NUGGET Never in it as the fave, wake-up candidate on another barn change.
#9 MIND TRIP Won 4 of last 5 starts at this level, draws post 9.
#2 IMMA BE Led by city block, finished last at odds-on.
Race Summary Chicken Nugget changes connections for the fourth consecuitve start and steps up in class off a well-beaten try as the favorite. He trailed most of the way from post 8, raced extremely wide on the turn and in the stretch and finished on his own courage. He seeks a re-run of a winning second-over rally two back. Bet on him to win and place.

Woodbine-Mohawk Park - Race #6
Picks Notes
#3 LONG WEEKEND A Has speed, rounding to good race, lures Filion.
#4 MAPPOS LION Won 12 of 16 and $50k as heavy favorite most starts.
#6 LANCASTER BOMBER Can be excused for comeback from post 8, seeks return to consistent form.
Race Summary Long Weekend chased the favorite through a :55.4 middle half at Flamboro before the deep-closing winner passed by. He can carry his speed farther at a good price off that much improved effort. Play 3-4 and 3-6 exactas.

Woodbine-Mohawk Park - Race #12
Picks Notes
#4 ROCKME ROLLME Lacked running room against better, goes well in here.
#2 JM JACK OF HEARTS Chased even-money winner around the track in same spot.
#9 RESPECT OUR FLAG Looks to build on $74k season, will be running late.
Race Summary Rockme Rollme saved ground in fourth, stayed in while the outer flow developed and was blocked through the stretch. He exited several fast heats prior and figures tough with class relief. Play 4-2 and 4-9 exactas.

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Jerry Shottenkirk's Daily Picks

Gulfstream Park - Race #8
Picks Notes
#7 Bronx Beauty Was up in time at Monmouth last out and was runner-up in this race last year; has tuned up for a big effort here.
#3 Frank's Rockette Has lost three straight, which is unusual for this talented filly; can be a factor from the beginning.
#5 Center Aisle Won allowance races in her last two and was graded stakes placed last year; quick, but can come off the pace as well.
Race Summary Bronx Beauty is 11 of 31, and while winless at GP, still has run some good races over this strip.

Gulfstream Park - Race #9
Picks Notes
#5 South Bend Was up in time going a mile at Churchill last out and is capable of making a strong move here.
#4 Eye of a Jedi Doesn't run many bad ones over this strip and is capable of being a force on the front end.
#6 Fearless Was second in a handicap here last time and has won three of four over this track; won the G2 Gulfstream Mile on February.
Race Summary South Bend has a good closing move and will get a sharp pace in front of him.

Gulfstream Park - Race #10
Picks Notes
#12 Space Traveller His last four races were in Grade or Group 1 races and he has a eye-catching late move on occasion; well spotted here.
#8 Analyze It Comes off a win at Belmont and has been troublesome with the early lead.
#2 L'Imperator Closed well for an allowance win at Aqueduct and can be tough if he runs back to that one.
Race Summary Space Traveller has a big class edge and has defeated better company; well spotted and the one to hold off.

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Laurel Park picks and ponderings December 18, 2021

by John Piassek | Dec 18, 2021 | Breaking, Handicapping

Post time: 12:25 p.m.

Carryovers: Rainbow Jackpot Pick 6 — $5,555.96 Super High 5 — $763.96 Late Pick 5 — $0
ANALYSIS

RACE 1: MAIDEN CLAIMING $25,000, 2-YEAR-OLDS, FILLIES, 1 MILE

7-3-4-8
9 races on today’s card, including two stakes races. #7 Middle Island (9/5) drops for a tag for the first time for the dangerous duo of Brittany Russell and Jevian Toledo. She’s closed well in both her starts after falling well off the pace. Stretches out to a mile for the first time. #3 Cuenca (7/2) stretched out to 1 1/16 miles last out, and improved 22 points from her debut. She showed a lot more early speed in that race, and will try to keep it going here. #4 Party Monster (12/1) ran a 60 in her first start while making mild ground, and can build on that race at a price.

RACE 2: ALLOWANCE (N/W1X), 3-YEAR-OLDS AND UP, FILLIES AND MARES, MD-BRED, 1 MILE

1-4-5-3

Russell and Toledo are back for more here, as #1 Miss Chesapeake (5/2) makes her third career start in this spot. She broke her maiden going away on debut on October 22, then stepped in a bit over her head in the Politely Stakes and was well-beaten. Should find these a bit easier to deal with, although it will be her first start beyond six furlongs. #4 Congress Hall (10/1) has run consistently solid figures in the 70s, and steps up from conditioned claimers. She’s been knocking on the door at this level, although she hasn’t quite been able to break through. She has no early speed, but should rally for an exotics spot. #5 Misty’s Banshee (7/2) drew off to break her maiden impressively in her last start at a mile, but struggled when stretching out around two turns last out. She should appreciate the cutback in distance.

RACE 3: MAIDEN CLAIMING $40,000, 2-YEAR-OLDS, 6 FURLONGS

2-8-6-9

#2 Scintillio (7/2) closed well in the last eighth to just miss third on debut. He has a recent bullet workout under the belt. #8 Lantau (6/1) drops back in for a tag and has the most early speed of anyone in the race. His stamina is still in question, but he should be able to hold on for an underneath spot, at least. #6 Addy’s Laddy TNT (5/2) chased the speed in both of his starts, including a third-place performance in the Timonium Juvenile last out. He’s had a consistent worktab since then, but might need a race first off the bench.

ANALYSIS

RACE 4: STARTER ALLOWANCE $5,000, 3-YEAR-OLDS AND UP, 1 1/16 MILES

2-6-7-1

#2 Iywaan (6/5) has won six times this year from twelve starts, thanks to some good tactical speed. He fell too far behind a slow pace last out, and wasn’t able to get the job done. Should race better with a more honest pace. #6 Hashtag Winning (2/1) won at this level last out, running an 88 after pressing the pace and drawing off. He was much more forwardly placed in that race than he was in his previous races. #7 Crush It (8/1) chased a loose leader and last out and closed for third, behind the solid allowance-quality runner My Friends Beer and next-out winner Goodluckchuck. He made a move for the front and drew in close before flattening out, as My Friends Beer rolled by him and he was unable to get past Goodluckchuck.

RACE 5 – MAIDEN CLAIMING $40,000, 2-YEAR-OLDS, 6 FURLONGS

4-2-3-5
#4 Blo My Budget (5/1) was well-backed on debut, and made decent ground late despite falling well behind at the start. He went off at 9/2 despite being one of only two first-time starters in the race. #2 Senator Kelly (6/1) races first out for Lacey Gaudet and has some sharp four-furlong workouts in his recent lines. If he shows any ability first time out, he can finish underneath. #3 Trash Talkin Larry (7/2) has improved in each of his four starts, peaking at a 67 last out with a solid fourth-place rally at 1 1/16 miles. Cutting back in distance should help.

RACE 6: ALLOWANCE (N/W1X), 3-YEAR-OLDS AND UP, FILLIES AND MARES, 6 FURLONGS

9-2-10-5

#9 Fraudulent Charge (7/5) made a big move to the lead in the Safely Kept Stakes only to get caught in the last few strides. She was second behind Princess Kokachin, a budding sprinting star, two races back. Shouldn’t have much trouble with these, although you won’t get rich betting her. #2 American Bastet (6/1) dueled all the way around with Pretty Lori last out, and that rival ultimately drew away by four lengths. Still, it was a big effort from American Bastet, who was making her first appearance against winners. Here, she looms as one of the main speed threats. She may get some pressure on the outside from #10 Hope Has a Name (7/2), who set the pace and drew off last out, with a career-best mark of 90. She narrowly missed her previous top two races back, with a figure of 85 earned in a game front-running victory.

ANALYSIS

RACE 7: MARYLAND JUVENILE FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP, 2-YEAR-OLDS, FILLIES, MD-BRED/SIRED, 7 FURLONGS

7-3-4-2

The bettors will flock towards #3 Jester Calls Nojoy (4/5), shipping in for Todd Pletcher. She broke her maiden impressively at Saratoga, but has struggled against open stakes company in her last two starts. While she’s a major contender, she’ll probably be overbet because of her gaudy class lines. As such, I’ll lean towards #7 Dazzy (7/2). She ran off the screen in her debut at Belmont Park, crushing the field by twelve lengths with an impressive mark of 87. That’s not far off from Jester Calls Nojoy’s peak of 90. If she runs back to that race, she could surprise the big favorite. #4 Luna Belle (7/2) got caught in traffic in the Maryland Million Lassie, then was a fast-closing second in the Smart Halo Stakes last out. Will try to put it all together here.

RACE 8: MARYLAND JUVENILE CHAMPIONSHIP, 2-YEAR-OLDS, MD-BRED/SIRED, 7 FURLONGS
10-1-12-4
A field of thirteen has entered this race. Unlike the Juvenile Fillies Championship, where the wagering figures to be dominated by one or two horses, this a wide-open affair that could be won by many different runners. #10 Coastal Mission (6/1) made good ground while wide in the Maryland Million Nursery, despite racing on a track that was not kind to horses racing on the outside. He closed for second, following an impressive maiden win at Charles Town where he ran off the screen. His recent workouts there have been strong. I’m hoping he slides through the cracks in the betting. Street Lute’s younger half-brother, #1 Alottahope (8/1) broke his maiden in very professional style on debut, drawing off to a 2 1/4-length win with a strong figure of 84. Considering his pedigree and the Robb/Perez connections, I’d be surprised if he went off higher than his morning line. #12 Joe (5/1) also raced professionally in his dirt debut, winning by 3 1/2 lengths going a mile last out for Mike Trombetta. He’ll be forwardly placed again but runs the risk of a wide trip.

RACE 9: MAIDEN CLAIMING $10,000, 3, 4, AND 5-YEAR-OLDS, 6 FURLONGS

3-2-7-6
#3 Albertano (5/1) ran a career-best mark of 65 when he was a strong-closing second last out. Has some of the best late pace figures in a race where most of them flatten out late. #2 Hands Down (9/2) drops from the $40,000 level and checked out of traffic last out after showing speed. Might have to improve a few points to win this one but can certainly do so third time out. #7 Chauffeur (3/1) has an 0-for-16 lifetime mark, but most of those races came against better horses than he’ll see here.

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Marshall +4
2-3 (-130)
2-3-1 (-130)


6.
Insider Sports Report (https://www.insidersportsreport.com)
CFB
Oregon St. -7
3-2 (+80)
3-4 (-140)


7.
Doc's Picks (http://www.docspicks.com)
NFL
New England +2.5
3-2 (+80)
3-4 (-140)


8.
Elite Sports Picks (https://www.elite-sports-picks.com)
NBA
Utah under 223
3-2 (+80)
2-5 (-350)


9.
The Spot Player (http://www.thespotplayer.com)
CBB
Southern Miss +6.5
2-1 (+90)
0-2 (-220) *

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Rk
Sports Services
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Place A Bet


1.
NSA(The Legend) (https://www.nsawins.com/)
NBA – Pistons pk
Line @ Bovada (https://record.revenuenetwork.com/_d5unAk642GfsGTz_YfB9onf8DuVAkVka/0/)


2.
Gameday Network (https://www.gamedaynetwork.com/)
NBA – Raptors over 203
Line @ Bovada (https://record.revenuenetwork.com/_d5unAk642Gf97H-d5Ks7MGNd7ZgqdRLk/0/)


3.
Sports Action 365 (https://www.sportsaction365.com/)
NBA – Bucks +3
Line @ BetAnySports (https://affiliates.betanysports.eu/tracking/Affiliate.aspx?idBook=3&mediaTypeID=11786&AffUrlID=1617&LandingPageID=14)


4.
Vegas Line Crushers (https://www.vegaslinecrushers.com/)
CBB – TCU -2
Line @ GT Bets (https://www.gtbets.ag/?refer=141)


5.
VegasSI.com (https://www.vegassi.com/)
CBB – Texas Tech +10
Line @ Bovada (https://record.revenuenetwork.com/_d5unAk642Gf97H-d5Ks7MGNd7ZgqdRLk/0/)


6.
PointSpreadReport.com(SAM CASEY) (https://www.pointspreadreport.com)
CBB – Temple over 133
Line @ BetAnySports (https://affiliates.betanysports.eu/tracking/Affiliate.aspx?idBook=3&mediaTypeID=11786&AffUrlID=1617&LandingPageID=14)


7.
Winning Big Sports (https://www.winningbigsports.com)
CBB – Notre Dame +4.5
Line @ MyBookie (http://record.webpartners.co/_xfzl4TRUwAgWqcfzuvZcQGNd7ZgqdRLk/1/)


8.
NSA(Gerry “Big Cat” Andino) (https://www.nsawins.com)
CBB – Bradley -4.5
Line @ Bovada (https://record.revenuenetwork.com/_d5unAk642Gf97H-d5Ks7MGNd7ZgqdRLk/0/)


9.
Lou Panelli (https://www.nsawins.com)
CBB – Georgia Tech +8.5
Line @ BetAnySports (https://affiliates.betanysports.eu/tracking/Affiliate.aspx?idBook=3&mediaTypeID=11786&AffUrlID=1617&LandingPageID=14)


10.
VegasSI.com Platinum Info Club (https://www.vegassi.com/)
CBB – Samford -5.5
Line @ GT Bets (https://www.gtbets.ag/?refer=141)


11.
William E. Stockton (https://www.nsawins.com/)
NBA – Wizards +9.5
Line @ MyBookie (http://record.webpartners.co/_xfzl4TRUwAgWqcfzuvZcQGNd7ZgqdRLk/1/)


12.
Vincent Pioli (https://www.vegassi.com/sports-handicappers/vincent-pioli/)
NBA – Celtics -4.5
Line @ Bovada (https://record.revenuenetwork.com/_d5unAk642Gf97H-d5Ks7MGNd7ZgqdRLk/0/)


13.
Steve “Scoop” Kendall (https://www.nsawins.com/)
NBA – Thunder +6
Line @ Bovada (https://record.revenuenetwork.com/_d5unAk642Gf97H-d5Ks7MGNd7ZgqdRLk/0/)


14.
SCORE (https://record.revenuenetwork.com/_d5unAk642Gf97H-d5Ks7MGNd7ZgqdRLk/0/)
CBB – Wofford -6.5
Line @ GT Bets (https://www.gtbets.ag/?refer=141)


15.
Tony Campone (https://www.vegassi.com/sports-handicappers/tony-campone/)
CBB – La Salle -2.5
Line @ BetAnySports (https://affiliates.betanysports.eu/tracking/Affiliate.aspx?idBook=3&mediaTypeID=11786&AffUrlID=1617&LandingPageID=14)


16.
Chicago Sports Group (https://www.vegassi.com/sports-handicappers/chicago-sports-group/)
CBB – East Tenn St -3.5
Line @ Bovada (https://record.revenuenetwork.com/_d5unAk642Gf97H-d5Ks7MGNd7ZgqdRLk/0/)


17.
Hollywood Sportsline (https://www.vegassi.com/sports-handicappers/hollywood-sportsline/)
CBB – Alabama A&M over 137
Line @ Bovada (https://record.revenuenetwork.com/_d5unAk642Gf97H-d5Ks7MGNd7ZgqdRLk/0/)


18.
VIP Action (https://www.vegassi.com/sports-handicappers/vip-action-sports/)
CBB – Elon over 150
Line @ GT Bets (https://www.gtbets.ag/?refer=141)


19.
South Beach Sports (https://www.vegassi.com/sports-handicappers/south-beach-sports/)
CBB – Portland St over 128.5
Line @ Bovada (https://record.revenuenetwork.com/_d5unAk642Gf97H-d5Ks7MGNd7ZgqdRLk/0/)


20.
Las Vegas Sports Commission (https://record.revenuenetwork.com/_d5unAk642Gf97H-d5Ks7MGNd7ZgqdRLk/0/)
CBB – Murray St -4.5
Line @ Bovada (https://record.revenuenetwork.com/_d5unAk642Gf97H-d5Ks7MGNd7ZgqdRLk/0/)


21.
NY Players Club (https://www.vegassi.com/sports-handicappers/new-york-players-club/)
NBA – Raptors -9.5
Line @ BetAnySports (https://affiliates.betanysports.eu/tracking/Affiliate.aspx?idBook=3&mediaTypeID=11786&AffUrlID=1617&LandingPageID=14)


22.
Fred Callahan (https://www.vegassi.com/sports-handicappers/fred-callahan/)
NBA – Pistons pk
Line @ Bovada (https://record.revenuenetwork.com/_d5unAk642Gf97H-d5Ks7MGNd7ZgqdRLk/0/)


23.
Las Vegas Private CEO Club (https://www.vegaslinecrushers.com)
NBA – Bucks +3
Line @ MyBookie (http://record.webpartners.co/_xfzl4TRUwAgWqcfzuvZcQGNd7ZgqdRLk/1/)


24.
Michigan Sports (https://www.vegassi.com/sports-handicappers/michigan-sports-network/)
NBA – Nets -5.5
Line @ GT Bets (https://www.gtbets.ag/?refer=141)


25.
National Consensus Report (https://www.pointspreadreport.com/)
NBA – Clippers over 211
Line @ Bovada (https://record.revenuenetwork.com/_d5unAk642Gf97H-d5Ks7MGNd7ZgqdRLk/0/)

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Black Widow Dec 18 '21, 5:00 PM in 44m
NCAA-B | West Virginia vs UAB
Play on: UNDER 135 -110

1* Free Wiseguy Play on West Virginia/UAB under 135 -110

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Brandon Lee Dec 18 '21, 5:30 PM in 1h
NCAA-B | North Carolina vs Kentucky
Play on: Kentucky -2½ -110 at SC Consensus

FREE PICK: Kentucky Wildcats -2.5
RATING: 30*
ROT#: 716
I'm going to lay the 2.5-points with Kentucky, as they take on North Carolina in Las Vegas tonight. I think we are getting value with the Wildcats because of the fact that they come in off that ugly 62-66 loss at Notre Dame.
It was just a bad spot. Kentucky had played 7 straight cupcakes leading up to that game, it was their first true road game and they had probably the worst 3-point shooting night they will have this season going 2 of 19 from deep.
The focus will be back for this one and I'm just not so sure this North Carolina team is as good as what people think. The Tar Heels are 8-2 with their only two losses being to Purdue and Tennessee. Their big win is a 72-51 blowout of Michigan at home. A win that looks less impressive to me when I watch the Wolverines lose at home to the likes of Minnesota.
UNC had a tough time dealing with the interior defense of the Vols and that's something Calipari's team are always good at. Protecting the paint with all that size and athleticism. Tar Heels might keep it close for a while, but I expect Kentucky to pull away in this one. GIve me the Wildcats -2.5!

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Frank Sawyer Dec 18 '21, 5:45 PM in 1h
NCAA-F | Eastern Michigan vs Liberty
Play on: Eastern Michigan +10 -120 at BetVegas

FRANK’S CUTTING ROOM FLOOR FOR SATURDAY, 12/18:

My “Cutting Room Floor” plays are the situations I considered the closest to being worthy of investment but did not make the “final cut” for my official plays today for subscribers. The last play I cut for Saturday afternoon was with the Eastern Michigan Eagles plus the points versus the Liberty Flames. Eastern Michigan (7-5) looks to rebound from a 31-10 upset loss at Central Michigan as a 7.5-point underdog won November 26th. The Eagles have covered the point spread in 20 of their last 27 road games after a loss on the road by at least three touchdowns. Eastern Michigan has also covered the point spread as an underdog getting 3.5 to 10 points. Liberty (7-5) has lost three in a row after a 31-16 upset loss against Army as a 3-point favorite. The Flames have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their previous 4 losses this season. Liberty has also failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games when laying 3.5 to 10 points. Take Eastern Michigan plus the points. Best of luck — Frank.

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Will Rogers Dec 18 '21, 7:08 PM in 2h
NHL | Senators vs Flyers
Play on: Senators +110 at linepros

The Senators have knocked off some unlikely teams lately, while the the Flyers have been picking on the small fry. Off a close loss to the Hurricanes, this will be a test to see if the Sens' new found prowess is for real. The home advantage doesn't seem to apply here. Neither team has been more successful one way or the other. Both goaltenders have impressed of late. Could be close, but I like Ottawa's chances here. Take the underdog Senators to win.

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Jesse Schule Dec 18 '21, 7:10 PM in 2h
NBA | Knicks vs Celtics
Play on: UNDER 210½ -110

This is a free play on Under.

The Celtics host the Knicks in the second game of a back to back at home. The Knicks are coming off a win on the road at Houston, but they had lost four straight previously. New York ranks 23rd in the league averaging just over 105 points per game. The under is 11-5 in the Knicks last 16 games as an underdog, and the under is 8-3 in their last 11 at Boston. The Celtics have failed to reach the total in seven of their last 10 when coming off a loss.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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Dustin Hawkins Dec 18 '21, 8:00 PM in 3h
NCAA-B | Texas A&M vs Oregon State
Play on: Oregon State +3 -110 at SC Consensus

1 Dimer on Oregon State +3 -110

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Dennis Macklin Dec 18 '21, 8:00 PM in 3h
Fighting | Raphael Assuncao vs Ricky Simon
Play on: Raphael Assuncao +240 at William Hill

DMack's Free Play for Saturday, December 18, 2021 winner is Raphael Assuncao at UFC Vegas 45
Ricky Simon is an overwhelming favorite here and not exactly sure why. He's fought three times (all spent shells) in two years, once in a year and was beaten back-to-back by Faber and Font in the two prior. Assuncao is 39, a UFC original OG, and on a three-fight losing streak and basically fighting for his UFC light. His three losses were to Garbrandt, Sandhagen, and Marlon Moraes ..... all three fighters ranked TOP 6 at bantamweight when the fights took place. Assuncao has been fighting in the organization since 2011, fought EVERYONE over that time and has wins over the likes of Dillashaw, Munhoz, Moreas and even beat Jorge Masvidal back in 2005. This guy is BIG quality and +250. Take it.

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Mike Williams Dec 18 '21, 8:20 PM in 4h
NFL | Patriots vs Colts
Play on: Patriots +2½ -103 at pinnacle

1* on Patriots +2½ -103

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Info Plays Dec 18 '21, 8:20 PM in 4h
NFL | Patriots vs Colts
Play on: UNDER 46 -110

1* FREE INFO PLAY on Patriots vs Colts under 46 -110

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Hunter Price Dec 18 '21, 8:20 PM in 4h
NFL | Patriots vs Colts
Play on: UNDER 46 -110

1* Free Pick on Patriots vs Colts under 46 -110

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Jimmy Boyd Dec 18 '21, 8:20 PM in 4h
NFL | Patriots vs Colts
Play on: UNDER 46 -110

1* Free Pick on Patriots/Colts under 46 -110

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ASA Dec 18 '21, 9:10 PM in 4h
NCAA-B | Utah State vs Iowa
Play on: OVER 151½ -110

ASA free play on: #701/702 OVER 151.5 Utah State vs Iowa, 9 PM ET - It’s worth noting this game will be played at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, but will have many more Iowa fans than Utah State. According to our models this game shapes up to be a shootout with plenty of scoring to go Over the number. Utah State is 43rd in offensive efficiency at 1.090PPP, 106th in average possession length at 16.7 seconds. They have deadly shooters with the 26th highest 3-point percentage in college basketball at 38.4% and shoot 55% from inside the arc (43rd). The Aggies have scored 82, 82, and 95 points in their last three games. On the season they have scored 80 or more points in 8 of eleven games. The Hawkeyes want to play fast and force an up-tempo game. Iowa is 63rd in tempo and 7th in average possession length at 14.9 seconds. The Hawks have the 4th best offensive efficiency rating in D1 at 1.159PPP and an EFG% of 53.5% which ranks 59th in the nation. Expect plenty of points in this one to push this game Over the total.

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Totals Guru Dec 18 '21, 10:00 PM in 5h
NCAA-B | San Diego vs Northern Arizona
Play on: UNDER 126½ -110

Free Total Annihilator On San Diego vs Northern Arizona under 126½ -110

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Odds Shark

NCAAF
Utah St - Oregon St under 66

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Odds Shark

NFL
6pt Teaser - Patriots +8.5 / Bengals +8.5

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Odds Shark

NFL
Patriots +2.5

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Mike Wynn

Free Pick: Washington St -13 over Northern Colorado

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Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR EARLY SATURDAY: APPALACHIAN ST/WESTERN KENTUCKY UNDER the total of 66½

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Totals4U

Early Saturday's Free Selection: TCU Horned Frogs/Georgetown Hoyas under 143

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Atlantic Sports

Early Saturday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: USC Trojans - 8 1/2

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Platinum Plays

Your Free Pick: the West Virginia Mountaineers +3 over UAB

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Easy Money Sports

Free Early Saturday College Football Selection From Lee

BYU -6½

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Nevada Sharpshooter

Your free winner for Saturday : Take UTEP/FRESNO ST OVER the total of 51½

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Golden Dragon

Saturday Free Play Washington State -13 CBB

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Arthur Ralph

FreePlay SAT: TY FRI Vig TECH -2 1/2

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Vegas Steam Line

Your free winner for Saturday: NEW YORK/BOSTON UNDER the total of 210½

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High Stakes Syndicate

Free Selection for Early Saturday: Utah Utes - 5

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Kenny Towers

Your Free Pick for Saturday: Wash/Ut UNDER 220½

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Tony Sacco

Free Play for Saturday: Milwaukee (NBA) -1½

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Hollywood Anthony

Your Free Play Take Mississippi -3

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Rocky Atkinson Dec 18 '21, 10:00 PM in 5h
NCAA-B | Baylor vs Oregon
Play on: Oregon +7 -105 at linepros

Rocketman Sports FREE CBB play Saturday 12-18-21
Baylor @ Oregon (10:00 PM EST)
Play On: Oregon +7
They Baylor Bears take on the Oregon Ducks on Saturday night. Baylor is 9-0 SU overall this year while Oregon comes in with a 6-5 SU overall record on the season. Oregon is 11-1 SU and ATS last 3 years against good offensive teams scoring 77 points per game or more. Oregon is 5-1 ATS last 6 home games against a team with a winning road record. Oregon is 6-2 ATS last 8 games as a home underdog. My Rocketman line for this game is Baylor to win by only 1.5 points. We'll recommend a small play on Oregon tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky

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Bobby Conn Dec 18 '21, 10:00 PM in 5h
NCAA-B | Portland State vs CS-Northridge
Play on: Portland State -2½ -110 at Mirage

1* Free Play on Portland State -2½ -110

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Steve Janus Dec 18 '21, 10:08 PM in 5h
NHL | Oilers vs Seattle Kraken
Play on: Seattle Kraken +118 at linepros

1* Free Sharp Play on Seattle Kraken +118

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Charles Town



Charles Town - Race 2

Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Daily Double (2-3) / Pick 3 (Races 2-3-4) Pick 4 (Races 2-3-4-5)



Claiming $10,000 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 67 • Purse: $18,700 • Post: 7:32P


FOR ACCREDITED WEST VIRGINIA-BRED THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 18 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000, FOR EACH $1,000 TO $8,000 1 LB. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $6,250 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN WEIGHT ALLOWANCES).





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Race Analysis




P#

Horse

Morn
Line


Accept
Odds





Race Type: Fast-paced Race. There are many horses that could vie for the early lead. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners. * KEY ANGLES * LET'S GET PHYSICAL: Horse is dropping into a race which has an Class Rating at least five points l ower than the Class Rating of its last race. Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. IN THE GOSPEL: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. Today is a sprint and this is the horse 's third or fourth start after a layoff. BULL MEECHUM: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. CROSSTHEBAY: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.



5

LET'S GET PHYSICAL

7/2


5/1




2

IN THE GOSPEL

5/1


6/1




8

BULL MEECHUM

9/5


7/1




1

CROSSTHEBAY

4/1


8/1
























P#


Horse (In Running Style Order)


Post


Morn
Line


Running Style


Good
Class


Good
Speed


Early Figure


Finish Figure


Platinum
Figure




3

MR. SNAP

3


20/1

Front-runner

59


43


83.0


37.4


23.4




2

IN THE GOSPEL

2


5/1

Front-runner

66


62


82.6


58.0


52.5




1

CROSSTHEBAY

1


4/1

Front-runner

73


59


76.8


51.0


44.5




8

BULL MEECHUM

8


9/5

Front-runner

57


64


74.3


57.2


51.7




4

VIDMER'S COURAGE

4


15/1

Alternator/Stalker

60


57


60.2


52.0


41.0




5

LET'S GET PHYSICAL

5


7/2

Trailer

71


64


41.4


60.4


56.4




7

LIL TOUGHMAN

7


8/1

Trailer

62


57


39.2


51.4


37.9




6

OMEGA GOLD

6


10/1

Alternator/Non-contender

57


56


68.4


48.6


37.1