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Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks

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Presque Isle Downs - Race #1

#1 Lets Get It On	Could see him being mildly playable as the second choice, and I liked the effort he turned in at first asking in that easy score. Could be dangerous right back with some inside pace in a small field without a ton of sharp early speed.
#2 Schnittker	He is fast enough to keep the top choice in his sights if needed, but I think he ends up getting a tough chasing trip today at what may not be that exciting a price.
#3 King Mendelssohn	He goes for a dangerous new team here with some back efforts that would make him pretty tough here. Not totally sold that he'll get home first, but it's tough to discount anything from this team.
Race Summary	Lets Get It On may still have a little upside in just this second career start, and he may be able to control the tempo from the fence in a way that keeps him fresh enough to finish.

Presque Isle Downs - Race #2

#2 Up In Time	He moved forward when cutting back at second asking, and he's got the right kind of positional pace to find a good spot today. Still think he has some upside and may handle these easily today.
#3 Michaelshatrick	He's had a lot of chances, but his better stuff would keep him in the picture. That said, he's probably along too late again today even with his top game.
#7 Eastern Extension	He caught a logical winner last out and makes sense while trying this softer crew, but he's another who has already run out of excuses at this point in his career. Obvious threat.
Race Summary	Up In Time doesn't have a whole lot to beat in here except the one drawn widest, and he should be in a perfect, tactical spot throughout today.

Presque Isle Downs - Race #8

#3 Third City	He fits well enough against this group, but more importantly, he brings a tiny bit of pace in a race that completely lacks it otherwise. Can walk these around today.
#2 Express Star	That was a solid score last time out for the new team, and he's a pretty reliable finisher with baseline form that makes him a player. Tactical edge to the top choice.
#6 Grey Charmer	He's a pretty honest closer, but he has occasionally shown the mildest tactical pace that would probably keep him in a decent spot today in a race that figures to have a soft tempo.
Race Summary	Third City has some pace, and that may be the end of the story in this spot. Lots of semi-appealing finishing form scattered throughout the rest of the field, but I think the race flow leaves them up against it

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Frank Carulli's Daily Picks

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Horseshoe Indianapolis - Race #3

#1 PERNICIOUS (3-1)	Class drops off bullet workout in second start for Klopp after long layoff.
#2 SWIFT BEE (7-2)	Flopped on turf, finished 8 lengths behind next-out allowance runaway at 5-1/2F.
#4 MICTLAN (5-2)	Was 1-2-3 after half mile in crowded MSW sprints thus far.
Race Summary	PERNICIOUS takes a magnified class drop for her second start this year, having faced quality Maiden Special Weight company through her first year of racing. She breezed to a 3F bullet workout in :36 since her last start and cuts back to 5-1/2F, the only distance at which she finished second. Bet to win and place and play 1-2, 1-4, 2-2 and 2-4 daily doubles.

Horseshoe Indianapolis - Race #4

#2 WATCHER (9-2)	Plays to a steady beat, draws a lot of betting attention, tests the lawn for first time.
#4 HOOSIER PROMISE (6-1)	Wore blinkers in allowance win and follow-up stakes, sheds 9 pounds.
#8 CRICKENBERGER (7-2)	Best turf resume in the field but has yet to race on it this year.
Race Summary	WATCHER, a $121k earner with an 18/4-3-5 record on the main track, carries her consistent form to the turf, a surface she tried to get on twice previously. She finished in the money in her prior three starts in 2x allowance company at three distances. Bet to win and place and play a 2-4-8 exacta box.

Horseshoe Indianapolis - Race #5

#4 DR. SOULFIRE (2-1)	First start since voided claim in May, runs for cheapest tag of career.
#7 ME AND CHILI (9-2)	Solid numbers, gets in light-weighted, can top $200,000 in Horseshoe earnings.
#10 FLOWPECKER (6-1)	Has speed, has six wins at this distance, moves inside out.
Race Summary	DR. SOULFIRE, idle since a voided claim after a near miss in a $12,500 claiming sprint, is strictly the one to beat if ready after 3-1/2 months away. He has three troubled runner-up finishes in a row but has yet to win on the main track. Make a flat win bet and play 4-7 and 4-10 exactas.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Horseshoe Indianapolis
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Horseshoe Indianapolis - Race 8	Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / 50 Cent Trifecta / Superfecta 3rd Leg of $1 Horseshoe Hat Trick Turf Pick 3 / 10 Cent Superfecta 10 Cent Grand High 5 (Pentafecta)
Claiming $12,500 • 7 1/2 Furlongs • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 80 • Purse: $23,800 • Post: 5:47P
(RAIL AT 24 FEET). FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR THREE YEAR OLDS. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE JULY 19 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $12,500 INDIANA BRED MAIDENS AND INDIANA BRED CLAIMING RACES FOR $15,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY. IF THIS RACE IS TAKEN OFF THE TURF, IT WILL BE RUN AT 1 MILE ON THE MAIN TRACK.

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Dominant Stalker. QUEEN OF SALSA is the Dominant Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * QUEEN OF SALSA: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designa tion or an "L" designation. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating.
12	QUEEN OF SALSA	5/2	2/1

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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
11	GEORGIA ON E'SMIND	11	6/1	Front-runner	73	74	68.4	67.4	53.4
5	PRINCESS KALAMOH	5	5/1	Front-runner	88	78	62.9	50.5	40.0
12	QUEEN OF SALSA	12	5/2	Stalker	91	84	82.2	72.1	65.6
9	STUPENDOUS	9	12/1	Stalker	73	60	46.6	53.8	36.3
4	BINGO BABY	4	7/2	Stalker	66	65	0.0	0.0	0.0
10	LA ORGULLOSA	10	8/1	Alternator/Stalker	73	77	61.6	31.3	11.3
7	JUNGLE CAT	7	6/1	Trailer	89	82	29.4	70.2	59.2
1	GREATEST MOMENT	1	20/1	Trailer	73	60	19.9	71.1	53.6
14	AIRFORCE LIGHTNING	14	5/1	Trailer	68	70	4.8	56.2	39.2
2	SWEET ENCHANTMENT	2	9/2	Trailer	78	69	0.0	0.0	0.0
6	CHAMPAGNE ON ICE	6	10/1	Alternator/Trailer	78	69	25.6	54.0	46.5
13	NOSHUGFORPOP	13	3/1	Alternator/Trailer	80	73	19.9	56.9	43.9
3	LUNA LLENA	3	20/1	Alternator/Non-contender	58	64	40.2	44.8	20.8
8	JUICY JUSTICE	8	5/1	Alternator/Non-contender	80	68	0.0	0.0	0.0

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Finger Lakes
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Finger Lakes - Race 7	EXACTA * TRIFECTA * SUPERFECTA (10 Cent Minimum) * DAILY DOUBLE(Races 7-8)
Allowance • 1 1/16 Miles • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 78 • Purse: $26,500 • Post: 3:54P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS.

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. MILITARY ROAD is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * MILITARY ROAD: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
2	MILITARY ROAD	8/5	9/5

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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
2	MILITARY ROAD	2	8/5	Front-runner	84	81	83.8	84.6	82.6
6	JAKE'S ORCHARD	6	5/2	Front-runner	81	69	64.8	66.2	58.7
4	JOE WEST	4	5/1	Alternator/Front-runner	75	73	54.3	52.9	45.4
1	FINDANAME	1	12/1	Alternator/Stalker	81	65	57.6	63.2	56.7
3	NOTFANUTIN	3	6/1	Trailer	67	70	64.0	55.1	43.6
5	BURN NOTICE	5	7/2	Trailer	70	69	53.1	56.3	49.8

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Parx Racing

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

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Race 9 - Optional Claiming - 8.3f on the Dirt. Purse: $100000 Class Rating: 95

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, OR STATE BRED OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $16,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT ONE MILE OR OVER SINCE JULY 19 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $16,000

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 9 DOUBLE YOUR MONEY 4/1
# 7 DR. KRAFT 3/1
# 6 SPEIGHTSTER RED 5/1

DOUBLE YOUR MONEY is my choice. This gelding has posted some nice finishes in his last couple of tries. Well above average win rate at this distance/surface. Is a strong contender based on figures earned as of late under today's conditions. DR. KRAFT - His 89 average has this horse with among the strongest speed figures here. The Lasix change (with second time Lasix) may spark a return to the races for this horse. SPEIGHTSTER RED - Has a strong record at the distance and surface, which makes me give my vote to this gelding.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mountaineer Park - Race #3 - Post: 7:50pm - Maiden Special - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $16,500 Class Rating: 44

Rating:

#6 ZENERGY UNBRIDLED (ML=6/1)
#7 RED ROSCOE (ML=5/1)


ZENERGY UNBRIDLED - Got an unlucky trip his first time out. Hitting the track today, should do better if he stays out of any problems. Always watch out for the longer priced horse when a trainer has an 'uncoupled' entry in a race. Just missed hitting the board on July 22nd at Mountaineer Park. With decent M/L odds in this event, he has my interest. RED ROSCOE - I expect this race horse to surprise some prognosticators this time around.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 ALL ROADS TO DENIS (ML=5/2), #4 THE GROOM'S JUL (ML=3/1), #1 Y U UNBRIDLED (ML=4/1),

ALL ROADS TO DENIS - This thoroughbred likes to hit the board, but doesn't usually get the job done. Keep out of the top spot. THE GROOM'S JUL - Tough to put any dough on this gelding on the top end. Likes to hit the board though. This less than sharp equine has had no success at Mountaineer Park. Y U UNBRIDLED - Not probable that this animal will finish better than he did last time out of the box when placing fourth. Can't wager on this questionable contender in today's sprint of 5 1/2 furlongs. Hasn't even hit the board in a sprint clash of late.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	#6 ZENERGY UNBRIDLED to win at post-time odds of 8/5 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:	Box [6,7]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	None
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	None

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Assiniboia Downs

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

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Race 3 - Stakes - 5.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $50000 Class Rating: 63

GRADUATION S. - 2-YEAR-OLDS. WEIGHT: FILLIES: 119 LBS. COLTS AND GELDINGS: 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES LIFETIME ALLOWED 2 LBS. MAIDENS 5 LBS. FEES: NOTHING TO NOMINATE- $450 TO ENTER - $450 TO START.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 4 EURO K 6/1
# 1 MARKING BROADWAY 2/1
# 2 AREUNOTENTERTAINED 7/2

EURO K is the strongest bet in this race. Looks strong against this group of horses and will probably be one of the early speedsters. He has recorded competitive figures under today's conditions and will most likely fare well versus this field. MARKING BROADWAY - Could best this field based on the speed rating - 56 - of his last contest. The average Equibase class figure of 48 makes this entrant hard to beat. AREUNOTENTERTAINED - A solid 62 avg class rating may give this colt a distinct class edge against this group of horses in this race. I think having Stephenson ride this colt is a smart move.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Presque Isle Downs - Race #5 - Post: 5:18pm - Claiming - 8.3 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $13,000 Class Rating: 75

Rating:

#5 EASTERN SUNRISE (ML=8/1)
#2 PEACHES POINT (ML=7/5)
#6 HIGH TRACK (ML=5/1)


EASTERN SUNRISE - Looks like the lone speed of the race. Should be tough on the front-end. PEACHES POINT - Took a class drop last time around the track at Presque Isle Downs. Rice keeps her at the same level in today's race. I think that's a good move. This filly garnered a strong speed fig of 68 in her last event. That speed fig should be good enough to prove victorious in today's event. HIGH TRACK - Like the way this filly's finish positions keep getting better. That's a sure sign of improving form. Miller brings her back again. I advise you stay with this strong filly.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 TANGO ZULU (ML=2/1), #4 GULF COAST GIRL (ML=6/1),

TANGO ZULU - Pace makes the race and the shortage of pace means this stretch-runner will have to rally without any help. Garnered a most unsatisfactory rating last out in a $6,250 Claiming race on Aug 5th. Doubtful to see an improved performance off of that figure. Tough to recommend since I think a 'performance bounce' is in the works in today's event. GULF COAST GIRL - 6/1 odds isn't enough for this one when scrutinizing the most recent efforts. Difficult to put any dough on this filly on the win end. Likes to hit the board though. Finished fifth in her most recent race with a substandard speed figure. When I look at today's Equibase class figure, it would take an improved performance to win after that in this bunch.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Play #5 EASTERN SUNRISE to win if you can get odds of 4/1 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:	Box [5,6]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	Box [2,5,6] Total Cost: $6
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	None