Saturday 2/21/26 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Turfway Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

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Race 2 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $34500 Class Rating: 88

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JANUARY 21 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $15,000, FOR EACH $2,500 TO $10,000 1 LB.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 7 FEAR AND LOATHING 7/2
# 1 BEEZER 3/1
# 6 LA BELLEZA NEGRA 5/2

FEAR AND LOATHING figures to be the wager in here. Had one of the best speed figures of this group in his last race. Looks formidable for the conditions of this affair today, showing solid figs in dirt sprint races recently. The handler wheels this one right back to race again. BEEZER - Will almost certainly compete very well in the early pace battle which bodes well with this group. Could best this group of horses in this race based on the speed figure - 76 - of his last race. LA BELLEZA NEGRA - Looks decent for the conditions of this race today, showing solid figures in dirt sprint races lately. He has to be given a chance given the decent speed figs.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Charles Town - Race #3 - Post: 8:02pm - Maiden Special - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $32,900 Class Rating: 71

Rating:

#3 SOUPER VINNIE (ML=4/1)


SOUPER VINNIE - Chircop brings this gelding back into a race rather than a workout. He knows his gelding is on top of his game. Rode this horse on Feb 14th and Hernandez is yet again in the irons this time. Have to make this gelding a serious competitor; he comes off a good outing on February 14th. Be loyal to this horse. Coming off the pace, I think he'll be in a wonderful spot to crush them in the stretch.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 THE COMMACK KID (ML=8/5), #6 SCAR NOSE (ML=5/2), #5 MEGS GOLDEN BOY (ML=6/1),

THE COMMACK KID - This gelding hasn't had any recent accomplishments in sprint contests. Difficult to bet on him in this event. SCAR NOSE - Not probable for this one to make an impact with no recent good showings in a sprint affair. This horse likes to be there at the wire, but doesn't usually finish on top. Leave out of the top spot. MEGS GOLDEN BOY - Hard to keep following this kind of 'bridesmaid' horse. No wins for this vulnerable equine at Charles Town.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Go with #3 SOUPER VINNIE on top if we're getting at least 1/1 odds
EXACTA WAGERS:	Pass
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	Pass
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	None

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Equibase Special

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Race 2 - Optional Claiming - 6.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $70000 Class Rating: 110

SA - R9 - DOWNHILL TURF FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $21,000 ONCE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, OR STATE BRED OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $50,000. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING OR STARTER ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $50,000 (NON-STARTERS FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $25,000 OR LESS IN

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	# 12 BALLYVAUGHAN GIG 12/1
# 5 YACOWLEF (IRE) 6/1
# 10 ANMER HALL 5/2

I've got to go with BALLYVAUGHAN GIG and could score at a price in here. The Lasix change (with second time Lasix) may spark a return to the track for this gelding. Should compete soundly in the early speed contest which bodes well with this group. Has to be considered - I like the figs from the last contest. YACOWLEF (IRE) - Must be given a shot - I like the figures from the last affair. ANMER HALL - Reliable average speed figs in dirt sprint races make this pony a solid contender. He has been running strongly and the Equibase Speed Figures are among the most competitive in this field.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Santa Anita - Race #1 - Post: 12:30pm - Optional Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $70,000 Class Rating: 92

Rating:

#3 DARK BLUE (ML=5/1)
#8 DARK OMEN (ML=7/2)


DARK BLUE - This colt should give a good account of himself in today's race. DARK OMEN - Nice return on investment for this jock and trainer tandem. Had a solid closing move last time out, running the last quarter in less than 25 seconds. A similar performance today, and it's straight to the winner's circle.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 THIRD BEER (ML=3/1), #9 CAN'T HELP MYSELF (ML=4/1), #6 VENTRY STRAND (ML=9/2),

CAN'T HELP MYSELF - The speed rating last race out doesn't fit very well in this contest when I look at the class figure of today's event. Mark this horse as a possibly overvalued contestant. VENTRY STRAND - Will be tough for this racer to beat this bunch off of that last speed figure. Not probable to improve enough to run a figure close enough to today's class rating, so put him on the likely underpriced contenders list.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Putting our cash on #3 DARK BLUE to win. Have to have odds of at least 2/1 or better though
EXACTA WAGERS:	Box [3,8]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	None
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	Pass

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Handicapped by TrackMaster Greg at Flamboro Downs

P#	PP	HORSE NAME	M/L	DRIVER - WIN%	POINTS
RACE 8
1	1	ROCKNROLL ANNIE	7/2	Harris, J Bradley - 13	496.08
4	4	REDLANDBETHANYJEAN	2/1	Moore, Tyler - 8	476.05
5	5	WIFEY SAID SO	9/2	Ryan, Jason D - 16	446.47
6	6	SILVER MAJESTY	8/1	Fillion, Samuel - 14	432.65
3	3	PRESCELTO	3/1	Hunt, Jeffrey P - 18	431.45
2	2	HIGHLAND DELIGHT	4/1	Spence, Dale Pr - 10	427.40
7	7	LADY HAMISH	6/1	Galliers, Brady E - 20	415.48

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Meadowlands

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Race 2 - Post: 6:25 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 80 - Purse:$9500 - HORSES & GELDINGS - TRACKMASTER RATING 77.5

CONSORTIUM CHOICES
	# 2 IDIOSYNCRATIC 10/1
# 1 FIZZING N 6/1
# 9 SONO CONFUSO 8/1

IDIOSYNCRATIC gets the edge as our best wagering option in this competition take a good look at that good price on the line. Not many knocks against this entrant, let's give him a shot. Win percent for this driver/trainer is a sparkling 22 percent - excellent likelihood. Horses coming from the 2 position have given players formidable returns on their money. FIZZING N - Comes into this race with great TrackMaster class figures in relationship to the group of horses - take a good look. SONO CONFUSO - This trainer, and the driver Herschberger, go together like spaghetti and meatballs. Their results together are exemplary. With this driver-handler hooking up, investors often make some profits. ROI is great with this combo.

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Handicapped by TrackMaster Greg at Northfield Park

P#	PP	HORSE NAME	M/L	DRIVER - WIN%	POINTS
RACE 12
5	5	SHE COMES AND GOES	5/2	Merriman, Aaron - 25	510.49
9	9	LOVE THAT SMILE	7/2	Noble, Dan - 31	467.79
3	3	MORNING MIRACLE	7/2	Rhoades, Braiden - 9	463.92
4	4	JOYFUL LADY	15/1	Lake, David - 4	452.19
2	2	PREMIER FINE WINE	7/1	Day, James - 6	447.15
7	7	BAD TIGRESS	25/1	Irvine, Justin - 13	444.56
1	1	THE MAGICAL WOMAN	12/1	Angus, Tyler - 7	444.31
6	6	CRYTEL SHADOW	8/1	Wilson, Mario - 1	444.21
8	8	MACH MAJOR N	15/1	Sugg, Kurt - 12	420.31

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Pocono Downs

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Race 7 - Post: 2:48 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 85 - Purse:$16000 - GAME OF CLAIMS L.C. NO. 1 - 2ND LEG CLAIMING $27,500 4TH DIVISION OF 5 POCONO DOWNS B BECKWITH 2 OVER 4 M KAKALEY 5 OVER 6

CONSORTIUM CHOICES
	# 1 SUPPLEMENTAL FEE 5/2
# 6 CAVIART CAMDEN 7/2
# 3 DO MISCHIEF 3/1

Hard not to get behind SUPPLEMENTAL FEE as the top contender in this contest. May provide us a victory based on competitive recent speed ratings - earning an avg of 88. Many selectors will recognize the stellar TrackMaster Speed Rating in the last outing. Stacks up against any horse in this bunch. This contender will have to be a wager, based on the very good driver/trainer win percentage. CAVIART CAMDEN - The 87 avg class rating may give this gelding a distinct edge in the pack. Should be considered for this one if only for the nice TrackMaster Speed Rating achieved in the most recent competition. DO MISCHIEF - Feel the need for speed, this contender has been turning in some outstanding speed ratings averaging around 87. Good for a win bet just off the outstanding prior class ratings. Have to like this nice horse.

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