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Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks

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Thistledown - Race #3

#1 Solo Surprise	She has been slowly heading in the right direction, and she should find a decent spot up near the splits in this small group. Dangerous.
#2 Honduras Passion	She has had a lot of chances, but some of that Oaklawn claiming form might stack up well enough to help her land a piece here.
#3 Vespera	She came up short at 70 cents on the dollar in her local debut, but something similar keeps her in the frame again here at another likely short kind of price.
Race Summary	Solo Surprise has some appeal in a spot where a couple of Oaklawn invaders and Vespera might command a bit of cash -- think she can trip out from the fence today.

Thistledown - Race #7

#6 Sushi Q	Not going to argue much about the talent of the one drawn widest in here, but I think this one can get a perfect first-over kind of trip. Owns a couple races that are at least in the mix.
#8 Silver Kiss	Probably foolish to go against her -- she's a perfect 4-for-4 in her career by a total of more than 34 lengths combined, and she has never been longer than 1/2 on the board. The obvious one to beat with a ton of Ohio-bred talent.
#5 Je Suis Rapide	She'd need her very best to play today, but I think the two-back run was decent enough to keep her in the picture. Underneath player.
Race Summary	Sushi Q might be the right one to use to try to beat a formidable favorite who has never been tested. That one races fresh today and will be a short price yet again.

Thistledown - Race #8

#10 Konteekee	He'll go here off the claim with a couple of back efforts that seem competitive with this crew, and I want someone who can finish a bit in a good-sized field with several who are likely to be quitting again late.
#6 Drury Lane	He rolled a group to graduate last time out, and that kind of run would make him a player right back on the rise. Worried he'll be overbet here.
#2 Cool Couple	He hasn't done a whole lot wrong through three starts, but he still has just the one win and has been odds-on in all three tries. Maybe a touch better price today.
Race Summary	Konteekee may be able to settle and rally in this spot, as there should be just enough early action to keep things honest.

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Frank Carulli's Daily Picks

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Parx - Race #1

#1 ZONING ORDER (5-1)	Wide on turn, unwound too late at 6F, suited for today’s distance.
#3 ROCK ME GENTLY (5-2)	Speed, steady improvement, but seven seconds in 12 starts.
#6 SHE TAKES CASH (4-1)	Rallied past the co-faves to win going away at Gulfstream Park.
Race Summary	ZONING ORDER ran second from on and off the pace the last two times she tested 7F in her predominant once-a-month schedule. She draws inside and should factor again in her fifth start at Parx after a useful 6F sprint out of town. Bet to win and place and play 1-3 and 1-6 exactas.

Parx - Race #4

#6 BEYOND A MILLION (4-1)	Consistency could pay off for hot barn, adds blinkers off the claim.
#1 HAPPY UNION (9-2)	Chased winning fave for a half mile and tired in well-bet seasonal debut.
#4 BUNNY BONUS (5-2)	Ran a late scare into dueling, 4-to-5 winner going a route of ground.
Race Summary	BEYOND A MILLION is the most consistent runner in a field that is a combined 34/0-3-6 since the November 13 eligibility date. She enters a top claim barn in the midst of a 12-for-30 overall run the last 30 days. Bet to win and place and play a 1-4-6 exacta box.

Parx - Race #5

#1 PARDSY (5-1)	Been knocking on the winning door but unable to knock it down in the stretch.
#2 LORD WINSALOT (4-1)	Knows how to win, projects ideal trip, won only time he ran 5-1/2F.
#4 SIX WHIPS (5-1)	Chased 4-to-5 fave, gets break in conditions, can turn tables with faster pace flow.
Race Summary	PARDSY vied for the lead into the stretch but settled for minor awards in 3 of his last 4 starts, the latest on the class hike off the claim. He changes riders again and remains a front-end threat on the cutback to 5-1/2F from the rail. Bet to win and place and play a 1-2-4 exacta box.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Louisiana Downs
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Louisiana Downs - Race 3	Daily Double / Exacta / .50 Trifecta / .10 Superfecta .50 Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5) / .50 Pick 5 (Races 3-4-5-6-7)
Claiming $7,500 • 7 1/2 Furlongs • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 72 • Purse: $9,000 • Post: 5:01P
(RAIL AT 20 FEET). FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES OR WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE NOVEMBER 13, 2024. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE MARCH 13, 2025 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500 (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $5,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES). (IF DEEMED INADVISABLE BY MANAGEMENT TO RUN THIS RACE OVER THE TURF COURSE, IT WILL BE RUN ON THE MAIN TRACK AT ONE MILE AND SEVENTY YARDS)

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Lone Stalker. CAJUN ACES is the Lone Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * WICKLOW GAL: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20. CALAJA: Horse has the hig hest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. CAJUN ACES: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. STARSNMOTION: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
6	WICKLOW GAL	4/5	6/1
4	CALAJA	3/1	6/1
1	CAJUN ACES	5/1	7/1
5	STARSNMOTION	8/1	7/1

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P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
6	WICKLOW GAL	6	4/5	Front-runner	82	79	55.9	57.8	54.8
4	CALAJA	4	3/1	Alternator/Front-runner	81	71	81.2	65.3	59.8
1	CAJUN ACES	1	5/1	Alternator/Stalker	75	73	16.3	59.1	52.6
5	STARSNMOTION	5	8/1	Trailer	80	72	58.0	66.6	60.1
3	LIL ASHLEY B.	3	6/1	Alternator/Trailer	86	75	0.0	0.0	0.0
2	OUR AMEN	2	20/1	Alternator/Non-contender	74	68	38.0	60.8	54.8

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Thistledown
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Thistledown - Race 8	$1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.20 Superfecta / $.20 Buckeye 5
Allowance • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 85 • Purse: $28,000 • Post: 4:20P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE APRIL 13 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE MARCH 13 ALLOWED 4 LBS. (OHIO REGISTERED FOALS PREFERRED).

Contenders					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 * KONTEEKEE: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Today is a sprint and t his is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. COOL COUPLE: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. PENSACOLA: Horse racing off a layoff of 90+ days and horse has run well in the past in its first and/or second starts after a long layoff. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. VODKA N GINGERALE: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf ) is at least 50. Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20.
10	KONTEEKEE	9/2	7/2
2	COOL COUPLE	3/1	6/1
8	PENSACOLA	8/1	8/1
3	VODKA N GINGERALE	12/1	10/1

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P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
4	THANKS FRANK	4	15/1	Front-runner	71	72	91.2	60.4	46.9
9	CLASSIC RICHIE	9	10/1	Front-runner	82	73	75.8	64.8	55.8
6	DRURY LANE	6	5/2	Alternator/Front-runner	66	73	74.3	68.5	60.5
3	VODKA N GINGERALE	3	12/1	Alternator/Front-runner	68	79	73.0	69.2	60.7
2	COOL COUPLE	2	3/1	Stalker	80	80	69.4	73.3	66.8
1	ASK ISAAC	1	20/1	Stalker	70	68	59.7	47.4	31.9
8	PENSACOLA	8	8/1	Alternator/Stalker	102	89	70.6	72.1	62.1
7	RERUN	7	6/1	Trailer	71	69	45.2	66.0	53.0
10	KONTEEKEE	10	9/2	Alternator/Trailer	88	87	52.8	80.0	75.0
5	HEART OF AN ANGEL	5	20/1	Alternator/Non-contender	69	62	58.6	59.6	40.1

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Fairmount Park

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

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Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $15000 Class Rating: 51

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 1 DELIGHTED 8/1
# 6 DANCING RAQUEL 3/1
# 2 FLIGHTNING BOLT 2/1

DELIGHTED looks to be the bet in here especially at 8/1. Will likely be one of the leaders of the group going into the midpoint of the race. Must be given a chance given the class of races run recently. With a formidable 53 average Equibase Speed Fig at the distance, seems well suited for today's race. DANCING RAQUEL - This filly could improve with second time Lasix. Has very strong early pace and should fare quite well versus this field. FLIGHTNING BOLT - This filly looks good in this race since Martinez has a very solid win percent with horses going this distance. Could provide positive gains based on respectable recent Equibase Speed Figures with an average of 53.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mountaineer Park - Race #2 - Post: 7:25pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $9,100 Class Rating: 75

Rating:

#4 AGENDA (ML=5/1)
#6 DEVRA WARRIOR (ML=7/2)


AGENDA - The jockey/handler tandem of Barrios and Demczyk has a strong ROI together. Multiple wins in this horse's life, all at Mountaineer Park. Could add another win right here in this race. DEVRA WARRIOR - I'm counting on this horse to run a big one in today's event.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 VINTAGE SPARKLE (ML=5/2), #3 KAIYAS SONG (ML=3/1), #5 DEL REY DOLLY (ML=9/2),

VINTAGE SPARKLE - The morning-line choice is vulnerable here with the lack of workouts. When scrutinizing today's Equibase class figure, she will have to register a much better speed figure than last time out to vie in this dirt route. KAIYAS SONG - Doesn't really look inspiring to me after the lack of any type of closing talent on Mar 30th. Finished fourth in her most recent performance with a run-of-the-mill speed figure. When I look at today's class figure, it would take an improved performance to prove victorious after that in this field. DEL REY DOLLY - This entrant hasn't been coming close at the wire of late. Most unsatisfactory speed figure in the last race at Parx Racing at 5 1/2 furlongs. Don't think this vulnerable equine will improve too much today.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Play #4 AGENDA to win if you can get odds of 2/1 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:	Box [4,6]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	None
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	None

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Assiniboia Downs

PURCHASE
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

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Race 6 - Claiming - 5.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $14800 Class Rating: 81

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE FEBRUARY 13, 2025 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 2 IT'S A FLUKE 3/1
# 5 MARKET KING 2/1
# 1 STARSHIP CHEWBACCA 8/1

IT'S A FLUKE looks to be a solid contender. Recorded a very good speed figure last time out. MARKET KING - A nice ROI of +19 with this rider and trainer combo. Has been running admirably lately and will most likely be on the front end early on. STARSHIP CHEWBACCA - Has garnered sound Speed Figures in dirt sprint races in the past. Tourangeau has one of the most competitive winning percentages in this group of horses with entries running at this distance and surface.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Will Rogers Downs - Race #4 - Post: 2:41pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 88

Rating:

#1 IN THE ARCH (ML=5/2)


IN THE ARCH - Rode this entrant on April 21st and Cunningham is back again in the irons today. You have to like that latest race speed rating, 72, which is the best recent race speed fig of this field.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 COLT FICTION (ML=3/1), #5 WHIP (ML=4/1), #4 KICK IT AGAIN BOB (ML=5/1),

COLT FICTION - In the last race this mount finished sixth. Doesn't look promising for his chances this time around. Very long layoff, then came back and finished sixth. Tough to expect much better this time. WHIP - Doubtful that the speed rating he recorded on April 21st will hold up in this event. KICK IT AGAIN BOB - The speed figures are going downward. I'm not wagering on this racer off of that trend.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Put your money on #1 IN THE ARCH on the nose if you can get odds of 1/1 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:	Skip
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	None
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	Skip