Tuesday 9-19-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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GAME: Oakland Athletics (67-83) at Detroit Tigers (62-88)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 19 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Athletics at Tigers

Gracenote
Sep 19, 2017

Matt Olson is displaying that the Oakland Athletics have a powerful first baseman in the fold for next season. The rookie enters Tuesday's road game against the Detroit Tigers with homers in four consecutive games and 11 in September after going deep in Monday's 8-3 victory in the opener of the three-game set.

Olson is the first Oakland player to homer in four consecutive games since Coco Crisp in 2013 and has slugged 14 blasts in his past 20 games. "You can't expect something like this to happen," Olson told reporters. "I know I'm capable of it. Just kind of sit back and be in the moment and approach it the same way as the day before." Olson's hot stretch has helped the Athletics win nine of their past 12 contests while the Tigers have lost eight of their last 10 and are just 4-14 in September. Third baseman Nicholas Castellanos is playing well and had three hits in the opener and is 25-for-58 with four homers and 16 RBIs during a career-long 15-game hitting streak.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, NBCSN Bay Area (Oakland), FSN Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Daniel Gossett (4-9, 5.02 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Chad Bell (0-3, 6.42)

Gossett lost to the Boston Red Sox in his last turn when he gave up three runs and five hits in 5 1/3 innings. The 24-year-old rookie has dropped three of his last four decisions, with the win during the span occurring when he held the Houston Astros to one run and five hits over six innings. Gossett is the third pitcher in Oakland franchise history to lose at least nine games in his first 15 major-league appearances.

Bell is making his fourth big-league start since recently being moved into the rotation. He was hammered for six runs and nine hits over 3 1/3 innings while losing to the Chicago White Sox in his last turn. The 28-year-old Bell is 0-2 with a 7.31 ERA in 11 appearances (two starts) this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera (back) was hitless in five at-bats on Monday after missing the previous game.

2. 2B Jed Lowrie notched his 46th double of the season, one off the most hit during the franchise's Oakland tenure (Jason Giambi had 47 in 2001).

3. Detroit RHP Jeff Ferrell left Monday's game and was taken to a hospital after being struck in the head by a liner off the bat of Athletics DH Ryon Healy.

PREDICTION: Athletics 8, Tigers 5

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Trends - Oakland at Detroit

W/L Trends

Oakland

Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Athletics are 12-4 in their last 16 vs. American League Central. Athletics are 9-3 in their last 12 overall. Athletics are 9-3 in their last 12 games on grass. Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Athletics are 18-37 in their last 55 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Athletics are 22-48 in their last 70 road games. Athletics are 8-19 in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Athletics are 3-9 in their last 12 games vs. a left-handed starter. Athletics are 2-7 in their last 9 Tuesday games. Athletics are 12-50 in their last 62 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Athletics are 1-4 in Gossetts last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Athletics are 1-4 in Gossetts last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Athletics are 1-4 in Gossetts last 5 starts. Athletics are 1-4 in Gossetts last 5 starts on grass. Athletics are 1-5 in Gossetts last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Athletics are 0-4 in Gossetts last 4 road starts.

Detroit

Tigers are 20-41 in their last 61 games vs. a right-handed starter. Tigers are 17-35 in their last 52 games on grass. Tigers are 17-36 in their last 53 overall. Tigers are 7-15 in their last 22 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 3-7 in their last 10 during game 2 of a series. Tigers are 6-14 in their last 20 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a loss. Tigers are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. a team with a losing record. Tigers are 7-20 in their last 27 vs. American League West. Tigers are 2-6 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Tigers are 5-15 in their last 20 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 3-9 in their last 12 home games. Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 Tuesday games. Tigers are 2-11 in their last 13 home games vs. a right-handed starter.

OU Trends

Oakland

Over is 6-1 in Athletics last 7 Tuesday games. Over is 6-1-2 in Athletics last 9 vs. American League Central. Under is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 overall. Under is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 road games. Under is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 on grass. Over is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Athletics last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 25-8 in Athletics last 33 games following a win. Over is 6-2 in Athletics last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 during game 2 of a series. Under is 12-5 in Athletics last 17 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 4-0-1 in Gossetts last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 3-1-1 in Gossetts last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-2 in Gossetts last 8 road starts.

Detroit

Over is 10-1 in Tigers last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. American League West. Over is 8-2 in Tigers last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-2 in Tigers last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 21-6 in Tigers last 27 home games. Over is 7-2 in Tigers last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 17-5 in Tigers last 22 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 8-3 in Tigers last 11 games following a loss. Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 during game 2 of a series.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Athletics are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Over is 36-16-3 in the last 55 meetings in Detroit.

Umpire Trends - Ryan Blakney

• Under is 2-0-2 in Blakneys last 4 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
• Road team is 4-1 in Blakneys last 5 games behind home plate.
• Under is 35-16-4 in Blakneys last 55 games behind home plate.

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GAME: Chicago Cubs (83-66) at Tampa Bay Rays (73-77)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 19 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Cubs at Rays

Gracenote
Sep 18, 2017

The Chicago Cubs have never won at Tropicana Field, but their manager has a nice history there. Joe Maddon returns to his former home stadium as his Cubs play a two-game interleague series against the Tampa Bay Rays beginning Tuesday.


Maddon managed the Rays for nine seasons and claimed the American League pennant in 2008 - the year the Cubs made their first visit to Tampa Bay and were swept in a three-game set. The games loom large for both teams, as the Cubs lead the National League Central by 3 1/2 games over Milwaukee and the Rays are trying to preserve their slim hopes in the American League wild card race. Tampa Bay has lost seven of its last 10 to fall five games behind Minnesota for the second wild card and is close to being eliminated from consideration with just 12 contests remaining. The Cubs have won six straight to reduce their magic number to clinch the NL Central to 10.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, CSN Chicago, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)


PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Mike Montgomery (6-8, 3.57 ERA) vs. Rays RH Chris Archer (9-10, 4.06)
Montgomery rejoins the rotation after one stint out of the bullpen in which he threw two scoreless innings to earn the win against the New York Mets on Thursday. The 28-year-old struggled in his last two starts but was dominant in the previous two, allowing one run over 13 innings. Montgomery is 0-3 with a 3.60 ERA in four games (one start) against the Rays.
Archer is having an rough September, as he has posted a 14.14 ERA while losing all three of his starts this month. The 28-year-old showed signs of getting back on track Wednesday against the New York Yankees, but he allowed three runs and six hits over four-plus innings and failed to record an out in the fifth. Archer, a former Cubs farmhand, is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA in two starts against Chicago.


WALK-OFFS
1. Cubs C Willson Contreras will be back in the lineup after serving a one-game suspension in Sunday’s contest.
2. Rays CF Kevin Kiermaier is 10-for-36 with three homers during an eight-game hitting streak.
3. Cubs 3B Kris Bryant is 10-for-26 with two homers and eight RBIs during a six-game hitting streak.


PREDICTION: Cubs 8, Rays 6

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Trends - Chi. Cubs at Tampa Bay

W/L Trends

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 7-0 in their last 7 vs. American League East. Cubs are 8-0 in their last 8 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a win. Cubs are 6-0 in their last 6 overall. Cubs are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 10-1 in their last 11 interleague games. Cubs are 20-6 in their last 26 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record. Cubs are 20-6 in their last 26 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Cubs are 16-5 in their last 21 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 9-3 in their last 12 during game 1 of a series. Cubs are 20-7 in their last 27 interleague road games. Cubs are 13-5 in their last 18 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 30-12 in their last 42 vs. a team with a losing record. Cubs are 35-16 in their last 51 games following an off day. Cubs are 48-22 in their last 70 Tuesday games. Cubs are 19-9 in their last 28 road games. Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 games on astroturf. Cubs are 4-1 in Montgomerys last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Cubs are 1-4 in Montgomerys last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Tampa Bay

Rays are 11-2 in their last 13 Tuesday games. Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter. Rays are 3-7 in their last 10 overall. Rays are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 home games. Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win. Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Rays are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Rays are 1-7 in their last 8 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 0-5 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rays are 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts vs. National League Central. Rays are 4-1 in Archers last 5 interleague starts. Rays are 2-5 in Archers last 7 starts. Rays are 5-13 in Archers last 18 starts during game 1 of a series. Rays are 8-22 in Archers last 30 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 7-21 in Archers last 28 starts with 5 days of rest. Rays are 3-10 in Archers last 13 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends

Chi. Cubs

Over is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 8-2 in Cubs last 10 vs. American League East. Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 during game 1 of a series. Over is 10-3-1 in Cubs last 14 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 15-5-1 in Cubs last 21 games following an off day. Over is 3-1-1 in Cubs last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 8-3-1 in Cubs last 12 on astroturf. Over is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-3 in Cubs last 10 interleague road games. Over is 9-4-1 in Cubs last 14 interleague games. Over is 5-2 in Montgomerys last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 5-2 in Montgomerys last 7 starts overall.

Tampa Bay

Under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-1 in Rays last 8 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-1 in Rays last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-1 in Rays last 7 overall. Under is 5-1 in Rays last 6 home games. Under is 21-7 in Rays last 28 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 9-3 in Rays last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 6-2 in Rays last 8 during game 1 of a series. Over is 8-3-1 in Rays last 12 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Rays last 7 games following a win. Under is 18-8 in Rays last 26 on astroturf. Over is 15-7 in Rays last 22 games following an off day. Over is 4-0 in Archers last 4 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 5-1 in Archers last 6 interleague starts. Under is 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts on astroturf. Under is 4-1 in Archers last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 8-2 in Archers last 10 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Archers last 5 home starts. Under is 3-1-1 in Archers last 5 starts vs. National League Central. Under is 7-3 in Archers last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.

Head to Head

Cubs are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable

No trends available.

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GAME: Washington Nationals (90-59) at Atlanta Braves (67-81)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 19 - 7:35 PM EST
WHERE: SunTrust Park, Cumberland, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Nationals at Braves

Gracenote
Sep 18, 2017

Injuries have derailed the past three years for Ryan Zimmerman, but the Washington Nationals first baseman continues to enjoy a rebound season entering Tuesday’s series opener at the Atlanta Braves. Zimmerman, who missed 215 games from 2014-16 with a variety of injuries, matched a career high in homers in Washington’s 7-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.

Zimmerman’s two homers in Sunday’s victory gives him 33 on the season, and the 32-year-old is hitting .301 with 99 RBIs and 29 doubles in 135 games for the NL East champions. “He doesn’t alibi or complain about anything,” Nationals manager Dusty Baker told reporters Sunday when Washington broke loose offensively after scoring just nine runs in its previous five games. The Braves lost two of three against the New York Mets at home last weekend and also have struggled on offense recently, hitting just .214 as a team while scoring nine runs in dropping three of their past four contests. Center fielder Ender Inciarte started the week third in the majors with 190 hits, 10 away from becoming the first Atlanta player since Marquis Grissom in 1996 to record 200 in a season.

TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Washington), FSN Southeast (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Max Scherzer (14-6, 2.59 ERA) vs. Braves LH Luiz Gohara (1-1, 6.30)

Scherzer began the week third in the majors in ERA and strikeouts (246), but looks to bounce back from a difficult outing in his last start against the Braves. He walked a season-high six hitters and allowed a season-high seven runs in an 8-2 home loss Wednesday - his first defeat since June 21. Scherzer, who has surrendered 11 runs in his past two starts after giving up only seven in his previous six outings, is 1-2 with a 4.91 ERA in four starts against Atlanta this season.

Gohara benefited from the Braves hitting Scherzer hard Wednesday, earning his first victory in his second major-league start. The 21-year-old outpitched the Washington ace, not walking a batter and needing just 71 pitches to cover six innings while allowing only one earned run with six strikeouts. Gohara walked four and allowed six runs in his big-league debut Sept. 6 against Texas.

WALK-OFFS

1. Atlanta hopes LF Matt Kemp (left hamstring tightness) and C Tyler Flowers (left hand bruise) are expected to return at some point in the series.

2. Washington CF Michael Taylor has six extra-base hits in September, including four homers.

3. Braves rookie LHP A.J. Minter has not walked a hitter in 10 innings across his first 10 major-league appearances, with 15 strikeouts and three runs allowed.

PREDICTION: Nationals 4, Braves 2

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Trends - Washington at Atlanta

W/L Trends

Washington

Nationals are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 road games. Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games following an off day. Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 Tuesday games. Nationals are 11-3 in their last 14 vs. National League East. Nationals are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 9-3 in their last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Nationals are 8-3 in their last 11 vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 10-4 in their last 14 during game 1 of a series. Nationals are 46-22 in their last 68 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Nationals are 11-3 in Scherzers last 14 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 20-6 in Scherzers last 26 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Nationals are 20-6 in Scherzers last 26 starts vs. National League East. Nationals are 20-6 in Scherzers last 26 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Nationals are 22-7 in Scherzers last 29 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 20-7 in Scherzers last 27 road starts. Nationals are 8-3 in Scherzers last 11 starts during game 1 of a series. Nationals are 5-2 in Scherzers last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Nationals are 25-10 in Scherzers last 35 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 20-8 in Scherzers last 28 starts with 5 days of rest. Nationals are 5-2 in Scherzers last 7 Tuesday starts. Nationals are 27-11 in Scherzers last 38 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 37-16 in Scherzers last 53 starts. Nationals are 37-16 in Scherzers last 53 starts on grass.

Atlanta

Braves are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 12-25 in their last 37 games vs. a right-handed starter. Braves are 5-11 in their last 16 during game 1 of a series. Braves are 5-12 in their last 17 home games vs. a right-handed starter.

OU Trends

Washington

Under is 7-0 in Nationals last 7 games following an off day. Under is 4-0-2 in Nationals last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 9-1-3 in Nationals last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 9-1-3 in Nationals last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 Tuesday games. Under is 11-3-4 in Nationals last 18 overall. Under is 11-3-4 in Nationals last 18 on grass. Under is 18-5-3 in Nationals last 26 during game 1 of a series. Under is 17-5-4 in Nationals last 26 road games. Under is 3-1-1 in Nationals last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-2-2 in Nationals last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 18-6-3 in Nationals last 27 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-2-3 in Nationals last 11 vs. National League East. Under is 23-8-4 in Nationals last 35 games following a win. Under is 20-8-1 in Nationals last 29 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1-1 in Scherzers last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Scherzers last 6 starts vs. National League East. Over is 9-2-1 in Scherzers last 12 starts on grass. Over is 9-2-1 in Scherzers last 12 starts overall. Over is 4-1 in Scherzers last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Scherzers last 5 road starts. Over is 4-1-1 in Scherzers last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 7-2-1 in Scherzers last 10 Tuesday starts. Over is 3-1-1 in Scherzers last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 8-3 in Scherzers last 11 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 7-3-1 in Scherzers last 11 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Scherzers last 10 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 7-3 in Scherzers last 10 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Atlanta

Under is 5-0 in Braves last 5 Tuesday games. Over is 6-1 in Braves last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Over is 38-15-1 in Braves last 54 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 10-4-1 in Braves last 15 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 24-10-3 in Braves last 37 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 9-4-1 in Braves last 14 games following a loss.

Head to Head

Nationals are 4-1 in Scherzers last 5 road starts vs. Braves. Nationals are 7-2 in Scherzers last 9 starts vs. Braves. Over is 6-2-1 in Scherzers last 9 starts vs. Braves. Over is 22-8 in the last 30 meetings. Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Atlanta. Nationals are 37-16 in the last 53 meetings. Nationals are 11-5 in the last 16 meetings in Atlanta.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Fort Erie

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 7 - Maiden Claiming - 7.0f on the Turf. Purse: $11640 Class Rating: 57

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 120 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $6,250, IF FOR $6,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS. IF DEEMED INADVISABLE BY MANAGEMENT TO RUN ON THE TURF, THIS RACE WILL BE RUN AT A DISTANCE OF SIX AND ONE HALF FURLONGS ON THE MAIN TRACK.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 11 CHERIE DAMOUR 6/1

# 9 FOR U MIKE 7/2

# 8 DAWNING SKY 20/1

CHERIE DAMOUR figures to be the bet in here. FOR U MIKE - Ceccato is trying to score with this one by bringing her back so soon. Garnered a very good Equibase Speed Figure last time out. DAWNING SKY - Appears to be the type to be helped now going off Lasix here. She should have a strong performance versus this easier group.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Finger Lakes

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 2 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $12100 Class Rating: 65

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE AUGUST 19 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE JULY 19 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 1 YONKA 4/1

# 5 STEVIE THE CAT 9/5

# 6 OUR HONEY BELLE 8/5

YONKA has a quite good shot to take this race. Is a solid choice - given the 70 speed rating from her most recent race. A solid 71 avg Equibase class figure may give this filly a distinct class edge versus this group. She has recorded strong numbers under today's conditions and ought to fare well versus this group of horses in this race. STEVIE THE CAT - Shows signs of the look of a lucrative play, averaging a solid 50 speed fig which is one of the most respectable in this field. Will most likely compete admirably in the pace battle which bodes well with this field. OUR HONEY BELLE - Love when any animal makes a quick turnaround. Posted a formidable speed rating last time out.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Fairmount Park

Fairmount Park - Race 6

$1.00 Daily Double (Races 6-7) / Exacta .50 Cent Trifecta (Minimum $1.00 Wager) / .50 Cent Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8) No SHOW Wagering


Optional Claiming $30,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 100 • Purse: $15,000 • Post: 3:16P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD NON-WINNERS OF A RACE OF $9,200 OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, WAIVER CLAIMING, STARTER OR IBF SINCE AUGUST 19, 2017 OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $30,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JULY 19 ALLOWED 3 LBS. A RACE IN 2017 ALLOWED 6 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $30,000 (CLAIMING RACES FOR $25,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES)(MAIDEN, CLAIMING, WAIVER CLAIMING, STARTER, OR ILLINOIS SUPPLEMENT TO OVERNIGHT RACES NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY).
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Race Type: Lone Trailer. PURGING THE STONE is the Lone Trailer of the race. * KEY ANGLES * D' RAPPER: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Horse had a bullet workout within the last se ven days. INFINITE MISCHIEF: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. PURGING THE STONE: Horse ranks in the top th ree in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
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9/5

9/2
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INFINITE MISCHIEF
5/2

9/2
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PURGING THE STONE
2/1

9/2

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Indiana Downs

Indiana Downs - Race 8

Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / 50 Cent Trifecta / Superfecta 10 Cent Superfecta / 10 Cent Grand High 5 (Pentafecta)


Maiden Claiming $5,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3-5 • CR: 51 • Purse: $10,000 • Post: 5:21P
FOR REGISTERED INDIANA BREDS MAIDENS, THREE, FOUR, AND FIVE YEARS OLD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.
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Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. MANTANA is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * MANTANA: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Ho rse has a 4F workout since its last race, and the workout time is faster than its own half-mile time in its last race. MAD ANT: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
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5/2
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6/1

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Louisiana Downs - Race #5 - Post: 5:03pm - Maiden Special - 6.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $18,000 Class Rating: 70

Rating: 4

#8 OUR LUCKY BREAK (ML=6/1)
#2 GO SPREAD THE WORD (ML=7/2)


OUR LUCKY BREAK - She finished 2nd July 28th, but was well ahead of the show horse. We have lots of early speed with this mount. She could wire this field. This filly earned a strong speed fig of 70 in her last race. That speed figure should be strong enough to prove victorious this time around. Got to love a filly who outruns her odds in her initial bow. Filly did just that back on July 28th. GO SPREAD THE WORD - Jock hops back aboard after getting to know the race horse by riding last time out. That's always a good to see. Have to give this filly a good shot. Ran a strong effort in the last race within the last 30 days. In the last race on August 26th was a good tune-up for today. Got respectable betting action in that one, but finished third. Expect better right here. Lasix can take some getting used to, especially for a filly. They usually hit stride the 2nd time using it, like we have with this horse.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 MISS SPOT ON (ML=4/1), #7 R QUEENDOM (ML=9/2), #11 JACINTA (ML=5/1),

MISS SPOT ON - You think this horse is going to be first just because she's always close. Just doesn't finish first often. Hard to bet this one after not being near the front at 1 mile and now being situated in a race of 6 1/2 furlongs. R QUEENDOM - Would have to advance off that eighth place finish last time out of the box to make an impact here. Improbable that this entrant will be at her best this time out off the very long layoff. Maybe next time. JACINTA - This entrant hasn't had nary a single morning drill after running so well on Aug 25th.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#8 OUR LUCKY BREAK is going to be the play if we are getting 3/2 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
8 with 2 with [5,7,11] Total Cost: $3

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Thistledown - Race #2 - Post: 2:10pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $15,800 Class Rating: 82

Rating: 4

#4 PARK AVE (ML=7/2)
#7 CLEVER CHAT (ML=6/1)


PARK AVE - The most dangerous animal in racing is the lone speed horse. If they let him get away early they probably won't catch him. CLEVER CHAT - This entrant ran out of the top three at Thistledown last time around the track on a sloppy track. He should improve right here under better track conditions. This horse brings in a lot of money per race. Utmost in this contest.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 SILVER BUCKEYE (ML=5/2), #3 DICKS DESIRE (ML=3/1), #6 GEPPETTO (ML=6/1),

SILVER BUCKEYE - Tough to like the downward flow (80/75/71) of speed ratings. DICKS DESIRE - This horse doesn't have a winning spirit. Time-and-again finishes in the place or show hole. Finished sixth last time out of the box. Would have to improve to hit the board today. The rating last time out doesn't fit very well in this event when I look at the class rating of today's contest. Mark this mount as a likely underlay. GEPPETTO - Thistledown isn't nice digs to this runner. Will probably be left with much too much to do down the stretch.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#4 PARK AVE to win at post-time odds of 3/2 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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MIKE LUNDIN
MLB | Sep 19, 2017
Brewers vs. Pirates
Brewers-119

The Milwaukee Brewers have won eight of their last 10 games following a 3-0 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday night. They're fighting ferociously on their mission to track down the Rockies for the 2nd Wild Card in the National League, and I think they'll earn another W here with Chase Anderson on the hill.
Anderson (10-3, 2.88 ERA) is 5-2 with a 3.20 ERA in 10 career starts against Pittsburgh, including perfect 2-0 with a 2.43 ERA on the season. The Brew Crew have won each of his last two starts with the right-hander allowing just one earned run through 10 1/3 innings of work.
The Pirates counter with Trevor Williams (6-8, 4.26 ERA) who was tagged with four runs and four hits in 4 1/3 innings against the Cardinals his last time out. He surrendered three runs and six hits in six innings against the Brewers back in June in the lone career meeting heading into this contest.
Brewers are 4-0 in Anderson's last four starts against the Pirates and 5-1 in the last six meetings overall.
My free pick is on the Milwaukee Brewers.