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BRIAN W. SPENCER'S DAILY PICKS

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Fair Grounds - Race #7

#4 Original Sin	He's got pretty honest finishing form and got over the track nicely in the score last time out. Think he finds a decent enough spot today without getting totally outrun early.
#8 Tarantino	The last couple haven't been much, but he has run in nine consecutive graded stakes tries and wouldn't be a surprise here on class relief alone.
#6 Lure Him In	Tactical speed should be in a really good spot into the far turn, but I think there are enough lines on his page that suggest he might be vulnerable to getting picked up late.
Race Summary	Original Sin looks like a threat right back after a solid score over the local course last month, and I am going to assume he'll hold his form after just that third start off the long break.

Fair Grounds - Race #8

#5 Big Scully	His last two have been hard fades in the lane, but he's probably quickest early in a group that may not have too many other forward/prompting types lined up. Could rebound at a price on the engine.
#2 Captivating Star	He's got reliable form and makes a lot of sense in here, but he's mostly an honest baseline runner who doesn't typically jump up with bigger efforts outside of that -- someone else might.
#7 Southscape	Finisher would benefit if one or two of these forced the issue with Big Scully early and ensured a solid tempo, but I think you can at least expect this guy to show up with his regular offering, even if it's too late to land it.
Race Summary	Big Scully has a couple of sharp pace tries on his page, and I'm hoping he can bounce back today after a couple of dull runs.

Fair Grounds - Race #9

#4 Gatsby'sgreenlight	She might like the longer stretch here after turning in an OK effort when going a mile at Delta last time out, and I'm hoping she's just tactical enough to avoid getting outrun on a mild pace.
#6 Promesa Divina	She hasn't been able to stay with much enthusiasm in her four starts, but she took some heat early last time out and does not appear to be meeting any kind of other serious pace. She has to be on the multi-race plays as controlling tempo in a cheap spot.
#2 Speed Skater	I dunno -- she drops for a top team after a no-show debut effort on the turf while getting blinkers for this one, but the price is going to get short by default. Maybe she airs this group, but I'm not that excited to find out at an unappealing number.
Race Summary	Gatsby'sgreenlight got past some horses late at Delta last out when trying a mile on the main, and I think that kind of run might translate well enough in a suspect local spot. If the pace stops and the Cox horse doesn't pick up -- she might inherit it in the lane at an OK price.

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FRANK CARULLI'S DAILY PICKS

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Penn National - Race #1

#7 INTER MIAMI (5-2)	Finished first or second 6 of last 7 starts for a $4,000-$5,000 claiming tag.
#4 RIDLEY PARK (2-1)	Two photo-finish wins, steady form in second half of 2025 for this barn.
#1 WARRIOR’S CAUSE (6-1)	Consistent form, four-time runner-up for $4k, beaten fave last out.
Race Summary	INTER MIAMI is 3-for-10 since last May. The rest of the field was 5-for-65 in 2025. Couple that with a class drop and the classy 9-year-old gets the call for a win and place bet. Also play 7-1 and 7-4 exactas.

Penn National - Race #3

#6 STONE’S THROW (6-1)	Drops, wears blinkers, posted encouraging work after 7 months away.
#9 UNCLE MONEY (7-2)	Often in the winning hunt, starts fresh off claim by Kulp.
#1 WHERE’S MY CHEW (5-2)	Piling up checks, burning a lot of money, cuts back to 5-1/2F for first time.
Race Summary	STONE’S THROW has tactical speed, good company lines and a :35-3/5 workout for his return from a long layoff. Could he be a stone’s throw from the winners’ circle on the class plunge? Bet to win and place and play 6-1 and 6-9 exactas.

Penn National - Race #4

#2 JAKE ROCKS (5-1)	Well-beaten in last two tries for $10k, still merits respect off gaudy resume.
#3 FIVE DREAMS (5-2)	Drops to half of claim level, troubled starts have been a problem.
#7 ONEOFTHEGOODGUYS (2-1)	Consistency, win at this level, put him on brink of six-figure bankroll.
Race Summary	JAKE ROCKS, now 10 years old, won 4 of his last 6 starts in the lower-level claiming ranks to prove he had something left. The $500,000 earner romped in a 5-horse field at 6F and repeated on the class rise from post 10 at Parx, but he was no factor in a faster-paced long sprint at this level. Bet to win and place and play a 2-3-7 exacta box.

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Gulfstream Park Hotlist - February 19


By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

Hot List Key:

A : A preferred horse to watch B: Secondary horse to watch
*C: Went down 2 or more betting notches in the final 3 minutes and finished 1st through 3rd
*D: Went down 2 or more betting notches and finished 4^th or worse
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.

1st race – (1) Mi Amada drops a notch and should lead throughout from the rail. (7) Del Mar Sunrise missed by a nose and is dangerous off the claim and bump in claiming price. (6) Looking At Unicity is worth a look in his debut. (5) Nyfive fits in this field. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-7.

3rd race – (9) Tapstick has some speed and will welcome a return to Tapeta. (3) Lomax should be a main threat in the stretch. (1) Bernabeu takes a big class drop here. (4) Animated can sneak into the picture. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-4-9.

5th race – (5) Miso Spicy might respond to the return to turf with a big effort. (1) Will Reign has not raced since August but is working out fast. (6) Phoebeinwonderland will be helped by a fast pace. (4) Brittany’s Way can hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-6.

7th race – (7) Esoooo faces winners off a sharp maiden win but should be hard to catch. (6) Chalky White should be effective at this level. (8) Kazooza cannot be ignored in this field. (2) Italian Wine exits a sweet maiden win. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-7-8.

9th race – (7) Kapoor seeks a third straight win and gets top billing. (4) Chatter can make a lot of noise here. (6) Merry Madison looks like a stretch threat. (3) Isla Grande is an intriguing foreign import. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6-7.

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Aqueduct Hotlist - February 19


By Matt Shifman and Bob Ehalt

Hot List Key:
A: A preferred horse to watch B: Secondary horse to watch
*C: Went down 2 or more betting notches and finished 1st through 3rd
*D: Went down 2 or more betting notches and finished 4^th or worst
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.

3^rd race [NY Alw 35000s, 6 ? F] – (3) Apollo Code was claimed for $25,000 by Ray Handal at the beginning of the year and came back to set the pace and finish second in this kind of NY-bred race. He will make his third start in six weeks. (6) New York Scrappywas a runaway winner last month after getting claimed for $30,000 and moves back to state-bred competition. (4) Joe West flashed speed after moving from synthetic back to dirt. (7) Capt Jax Parrow was a winner in a N3L claimer in January and moves back to NY-bred racing for the first time since Saratoga.

4^th race [OC16k/SAL 10k, 7F] – (1) Best Bet had five top three finishes in a row after setting the pace each time and was claimed for $16,000 going nine-furlongs. (2) Master of Armswas claimed from his last three starts for $10,000 and when he won at $16,000 twice. (8) Lucky Dude ships up from Parx Racing with two wins in a row and was claimed for $15,000 in November. (7) Quiet Wisdom was claimed from his last four races twice for $12,500 and two times for $16,000.

6^th race [Alw 50000s, 7F] – (1) Brunch With Amy (C) was bet down from 9-1 to 5-1, broke last, and rallied to finish second after a serious threat to the winner. (2) Meg’s Foxy Grey was a front-end winner of a similar spot in November and then was second in an allowance. (7) Looks First won her last two races for a $20,000 tag and got claimed six weeks ago. (3) Princess Ny was a winner of her first start for Linda Rice for a $50,000 tag after she was claimed in Kentucky for the same price.

7^th race [OC25k/SAL 16k, 6 ? F] – (3) Burninhunkoflove was claimed for $20,000 two races back and stepped up to set the pace and finish second in a starter allowance. (1) Shoot the Nickel was a winner for $12,500, got claimed, and moved up to run third in the top-level starter allowance just seven days ago. (2) Play had four wins at Finger Lakes and then returned to Aqueduct where he got claimed for $20,000 out of a similar spot. (7) Shootersgottashootchanges to a New York barn after racing successfully at Mid-Atlantic tracks and may get a bit of class relief in this spot.

Best bets: Apollo Code (3^rd); Best Bet (4^th). Best value: Brunch With Amy (6^th); Burninhunkoflove (7^th).

No.	Name	Letter last race	Today's Race	Comments
(1)	Brunch With Amy	C on 1/16	6	Broke last and just came up short.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Turfway Park
PURCHASE

Turfway Park - Race 8	Exacta / 50 cent Trifecta / 10 cent Superfecta / Daily Double 50 cent Pick 3 (Races 8-9-10)
Optional Claiming $25,000 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • All-Weather • Ages 3 and up • CR: 99 • Purse:$102,000 • Post: 9:25P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $12,750 OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $25,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF $18,600 SINCE JANUARY 19 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $25,000 (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $20,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES).

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. TURN UP THE TREES is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * TURN UP THE TREES: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the d istance/surface. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. BLANCO: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse ran ks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
14	TURN UP THE TREES	5/2	3/1
2	BLANCO	9/2	9/2

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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
14	TURN UP THE TREES	14	5/2	Front-runner	103	101	108.0	91.8	86.8
12	MO WORK	12	8/1	Front-runner	84	82	89.1	80.4	69.9
2	BLANCO	2	9/2	Front-runner	93	98	84.1	91.3	83.3
1	DEVIL IN DISGUISE	1	7/2	Stalker	93	91	85.0	88.6	77.6
5	MOM'S SPAGHETTI	5	20/1	Stalker	84	86	70.4	75.3	54.3
10	SIXTYSEVEN MUSTANG	10	4/1	Stalker	92	93	67.1	79.9	64.4
6	IN A JAM	6	10/1	Alternator/Stalker	104	102	67.3	90.3	78.8
13	FALFURRIAS	13	8/1	Trailer	96	93	60.0	86.7	75.2
8	LUCIUS VERUS	8	6/1	Trailer	87	87	41.9	79.6	64.6
3	BRUHN	3	10/1	Trailer	80	84	38.9	77.8	60.3
7	MASTER CONTROLLER	7	15/1	Alternator/Non-contender	84	87	80.2	74.5	56.0
9	ROCK N ROLL BOLT	9	10/1	Alternator/Non-contender	90	91	76.0	76.6	58.1
4	BIG GARRY	4	20/1	Alternator/Non-contender	91	79	69.1	58.5	40.0
11	SOUTHERN BULLET	11	30/1	Alternator/Non-contender	75	73	67.6	71.4	45.9

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Equibase Special
PURCHASE

Equibase Special - Race 2	Leg 2 of the Tropical Turf Pick 3
Claiming $17,500 • 7 1/2 Furlongs • Turf • Ages 4 and up • CR: 77 • Purse: $31,000 • Post: 3:50P
GP - R8 - (RAIL AT 52 FEET). FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $17,500, IF FOR $16,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS. (IF DEEMED INADVISABLE TO RUN THIS RACE OVER THE TURF COURSE, IT WILL BE RUN ON THE TAPETA COURSE AT ONE MILE AND SEVENTY YARDS)

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Lone Front-runner. BEMBRIDGE LEDGE is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * BEMBRIDGE LEDGE: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Hors e has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
11	BEMBRIDGE LEDGE	4/5	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
11	BEMBRIDGE LEDGE	11	4/5	Front-runner	84	89	82.1	66.9	64.9
12	ORQUIDEA REAL	12	20/1	Stalker	71	72	72.1	65.0	51.0
3	PRETTY SHY	3	9/2	Stalker	73	65	58.2	59.7	41.2
8	LADY RIVER LILY	8	10/1	Alternator/Stalker	76	72	67.3	67.3	58.8
10	BONMATI	10	12/1	Alternator/Stalker	71	73	64.5	59.7	47.2
4	ACHERON	4	7/2	Alternator/Stalker	73	77	38.9	48.1	39.1
7	MY BLESSING	7	5/2	Alternator/Stalker	76	69	0.0	0.0	0.0
2	GIDDY UP BABY	2	12/1	Trailer	75	69	0.0	0.0	0.0
1	MY SWEET ADALINE	1	30/1	Alternator/Non-contender	64	64	39.8	45.2	23.7
9	AVE FENIX	9	50/1	Alternator/Non-contender	69	67	28.0	40.4	17.9
5	SHEDOO KITTEN	5	20/1	Alternator/Non-contender	76	60	0.0	0.0	0.0
6	FROSTED KISSES	6	3/1	Alternator/Non-contender	76	60	0.0	0.0	0.0

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Aqueduct - Race #5 - Post: 3:12pm - Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $27,500 Class Rating: 78

Rating:

#8 TAMMY'S CRUISER (ML=8/1)
#6 SPIRIT OF ESTHER (ML=2/1)
#7 BLUE EYED SCOUT (ML=6/1)


TAMMY'S CRUISER - You'll be generating money right and left by turning your racing money onto this jockey/conditioner combination. This animal has the pace, and no one may be able to keep up with her. Mare got a healthy fig last time she tried this distance. That number would be good enough to win today. Always watch out for the longer priced animal when a trainer has an 'uncoupled' entry in a race. SPIRIT OF ESTHER - I'm anticipating this race horse to run a big race this time around. BLUE EYED SCOUT - You have to really like that recent race fig, 56, which is the best most recent race speed rating of this field.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 TAKE ME TO LONDYN (ML=3/1), #5 CARA'S CHIANTI (ML=8/1), #10 CALLING AN AUDIBLE (ML=8/1),

TAKE ME TO LONDYN - This filly has already been defeated as the public's top choice twice in a row. Hard to give her another chance. CARA'S CHIANTI - Today's contest is 7 furlongs. Hasn't finished in the money in a sprint affair in the last 60 days. Not the greatest of signs. CALLING AN AUDIBLE - A pattern of dropping speed figs 64/51/41 for this pony. Difficult to play any steed in a short distance affair if she hasn't hit the board in a sprint in the last couple of months.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Have to go with #8 TAMMY'S CRUISER on the win end if we get at least 5/2 odds
EXACTA WAGERS:	8 with [6,7]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	Box [6,7,8] Total Cost: $6

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Turf Paradise

PURCHASE
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

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Race 2 - Maiden - 350y on the Dirt. Purse: $14300 Class Rating: 77

QUARTER HORSE 350Y, FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 125 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 3 BOBS SPEEDYSAINTJESS 6/1
# 6 HICLASS FAMOUS ONE 3/1
# 10 NOT ANY DYNASTY 4/1

BOBS SPEEDYSAINTJESS is my choice. Has competitive speed figures and has to be considered for a bet for this event. Will almost certainly come out strong - I have liked the way this gelding has moved quickly to the lead recently. With a very strong 73 speed rating last time out, will unquestionably be a factor in this affair. HICLASS FAMOUS ONE - She has been running solidly and the Equibase Speed Figures are among the top in this field. Always good to invest in a handler with this kind of strong win percentage - 16 percent - at this distance & surface.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Oaklawn Park

PURCHASE
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

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Race 6 - Maiden Optional Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $65000 Class Rating: 71

FOR AUCTION MAIDENS, FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD WHICH HAVE RNA OR SOLD FOR $75,000 OR LESS IN THEIR LAST AUCTION OR CLAIMING PRICE $75,000. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $75,000.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 2 INTANGIBLE 5/1
# 9 MIGHTY NORA 7/2
# 4 SISSY SOX 4/1

I've got to go with INTANGIBLE. Is worth careful consideration and may be a wager - strong Equibase Speed Figures (70 average) at today's distance and surface as of late. This filly could improve on Lasix. She has been travelling well lately while recording strong Equibase speed figs.MIGHTY NORA - May best this group of animals here, showing quite good figures of late. Has a solid shot here if you like back class. SISSY SOX - Earned a sound speed figure in the most recent race. Can run another good one in this contest. There is a strong chance that this entry's late pace will improve with second time Lasix.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mahoning Valley Race Course - Race #2 - Post: 12:43pm - Claiming -6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $19,400 Class Rating: 45

Rating:

#7 STICK AROUND (ML=3/1)
#2 SMARTASSET (ML=5/1)


STICK AROUND - Taking a trip down the ladder based on class; has the power to make her presence felt. You may want to ignore that last event at Mahoning Valley Race Cour in the mud where she finished off the board. Should do well in this event on a fast track. SMARTASSET - My handicapping know-how tells me to be on the alert for this horse in this event

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 DIANNA'S LADY (ML=9/5), #6 NO NAPPING (ML=5/2),

DIANNA'S LADY - Would have to move up off that fifth place finish last time to make an impact here. NO NAPPING - While Equibase's speed ratings are solid, I would seriously discount the high one from the Jan 13th on the mud. Some entries just run well on the off going.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Put your money on #7 STICK AROUND on the nose if you can get odds of 2/1 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:	Box [2,7]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	Pass
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	Skip

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Hoosier Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

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Race 6 - Post: 7:25 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 82 - Purse:$8000 - FILLIES/MARES N/W OF $5,500

CONSORTIUM CHOICES
	# 7 DC BATGIRL 7/2
# 5 GALLEYS IMAGE 5/2
# 4 ALWAYS A CARD 5/1

DC BATGIRL will not be denied the victory in this event. Could very well provide us a victory based on very good recent speed figs - earning an avg of 87. Seems to have a formidable class edge based on the entrants she has raced against. Had one of the most favorable speed ratings of the pack in her last affair. I'd recommend using in your wagers. GALLEYS IMAGE - Excellent winning rate makes this solid standardbred an excellent selection to take home the dough. May be the most competitive in the race here, showing formidable numbers of late. Avg speed is a solid 82. ALWAYS A CARD - This entrant and Stewart have a very good relationship. In the money figure for this tandem is high.

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Monticello Raceway

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

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Race 4 - Post: 1:10 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 70 - Purse:$3700 - $5000 CLAIMING/ALLOWANCES NW $1450 LAST 3 STARTS K DIBENEDETTO 4 OVER 2

CONSORTIUM CHOICES
	# 2 GARDYS LEGACY A 5/2
# 1 FOX VALLEY INFERNO 4/1
# 4 SAFENSOUND HANOVER 3/1

After thorough analysis by the consortium, GARDYS LEGACY A comes out as the top pick. Can't overlook based on speed figures which have been outstanding (77 avg) recently. Seems to have a formidable class edge based on the competition he has raced against. Merton is racking up the wins lately. Amazing win percent makes this horse our pick. FOX VALLEY INFERNO - Hands down the best hole at Monticello Raceway is the 1. The win pct is great. Many expert selectors know speed is is key. This contender has credentials with a 71 average figure. SAFENSOUND HANOVER - With a formidable 68 TrackMaster Speed Rating last time out, will surely be a factor in this race. Top driver-trainer tandem, with one of the best ROI percents in this group of horses.

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Handicapped by TrackMaster Greg at Miami Valley

P#	PP	HORSE NAME	M/L	DRIVER - WIN%	POINTS
RACE 12
5	5	BURROW	7/2	Miller, Brett - 13	532.09
4	4	DIRTY MONEY	3/1	Miller, David - 18	509.86
2	2	COUNTRY MAMMA	7/1	Kauffman, Kayne - 7	501.10
3	3	INAMINUTE HANOVER	6/1	Smith, Jeremy - 17	486.87
1	1	DONTFORGETMASTER	20/1	Smith, Trevor - 8	476.30
7	7	UP BLUEBERRY HILL	20/1	Smith, Tyler - 10	471.03
6	6	HEADOVERBOOTS AS	12/1	Page, Chris - 16	470.30
8	8	TOMBSTONE	20/1	Hanners, Austin - 8	462.54
10	10	MOREHELPCOMING	20/1	Mccown, Cameron - 3	462.28
9	9	COLORADO JOE	7/2	Widger, Sam - 7	421.34

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Handicapped by TrackMaster Greg at Yonkers Raceway

P#	PP	HORSE NAME	M/L	DRIVER - WIN%	POINTS
RACE 8
4	4	ENERGY KING	5/2	Gingras, Yannick - 17	509.28
7	7	WARRAWEE WHISPER	9/5	Bartlett, Jason - 34	503.38
2	2	SKY BOX	5/1	Kelly, Colin - 12	495.69
5	5	CACTUSTOTHECLOUDS	15/1	Stratton, Jordan - 13	483.50
6	6	CANTSTOP YANKEE	12/1	Holland, Brent - 14	469.27
1	1	SHAKE N BAKE	6/1	Bongiorno, Joe - 8	466.93
3	3	WILLY WALTON	8/1	Buter, Tyler - 12	465.04
8	8	B NICKING	20/1	Brennan, George - 13	459.39