Friday 9-22-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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GAME: Chicago Cubs (85-67) at Milwaukee Brewers (81-72)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 22 - 7:35 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Cubs at Brewers

Gracenote
Sep 22, 2017

A playoff-like atmosphere served as the backdrop for the Chicago Cubs’ comeback win in the opener of a critical four-game road series against the host Milwaukee Brewers. The buzz should only grow as the National League Central rivals square off Friday with their division title hopes hanging in the balance.


Javier Baez’s tying single with two outs in the ninth inning and Kris Bryant’s two-run homer in the 10th lifted the Cubs to a 5-3 win on Thursday and a 4 1/2-game division lead over the Brewers. Milwaukee swept three games at Wrigley Field from Sept. 8-10 to pull within two games in the NL Central race, but the Cubs have won eight of nine since. The Brewers’ division hopes are fading – although they can change that by winning the three remaining games against the Cubs – but they are only one game behind Colorado for the second NL wild card. Milwaukee has lost consecutive games in crushing fashion after giving up the tying run in the eighth and a two-run homer in the ninth in Wednesday’s 6-4 loss to Pittsburgh.
TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, ESPN, WGN (Chicago), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)


PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH John Lackey (11-11, 4.62 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Brandon Woodruff (2-2, 3.28)
Lackey had his last outing cut short as he was ejected after 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision against St. Louis. The 38-year-old has won just one of his last six starts after capturing five straight following the All-Star break. Lackey is 6-4 with a 3.39 ERA in 14 career starts against the Brewers.
Woodruff has been a solid addition to the rotation since being recalled on Aug. 4. The 24-year-old prospect has posted three quality starts, including one on Sunday against Miami in which he allowed three runs over seven innings of a victory. Woodruff is 1-2 with a 4.38 ERA in four starts at Miller Park.


WALK-OFFS
1. Cubs LF Kyle Schwarber has homered in three consecutive starts for the first time in his career and is 9-for-26 with five blasts in his last nine games.
2. Brewers OF Domingo Santana is 14-for-37 with four home runs and 11 RBIs during his nine-game hitting streak.
3. The Cubs have hit 212 home runs, which ties them for the second-most in team history.


PREDICTION: Brewers 6, Cubs 4

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Trends - Chi. Cubs at Milwaukee

W/L Trends

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League Central. Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 7-0 in their last 7 games on grass. Cubs are 8-1 in their last 9 overall. Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 road games. Cubs are 16-5 in their last 21 games following a win. Cubs are 12-4 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Cubs are 19-7 in their last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 2 of a series. Cubs are 35-16 in their last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 5-0 in Lackeys last 5 starts during game 2 of a series. Cubs are 7-1 in Lackeys last 8 starts vs. National League Central. Cubs are 5-1 in Lackeys last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 10-2 in Lackeys last 12 starts. Cubs are 10-2 in Lackeys last 12 starts on grass. Cubs are 4-1 in Lackeys last 5 road starts. Cubs are 4-1 in Lackeys last 5 starts with 6 days of rest. Cubs are 7-2 in Lackeys last 9 Friday starts. Cubs are 6-2 in Lackeys last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Milwaukee

Brewers are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Brewers are 10-2 in their last 12 during game 2 of a series. Brewers are 9-2 in their last 11 vs. a team with a winning record. Brewers are 9-3 in their last 12 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Brewers are 10-4 in their last 14 home games. Brewers are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. National League Central. Brewers are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Brewers are 9-4 in their last 13 games following a loss. Brewers are 9-4 in their last 13 overall. Brewers are 9-4 in their last 13 games on grass.

OU Trends

Chi. Cubs

Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 vs. National League Central. Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 15-5-1 in Cubs last 21 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 8-3-1 in Cubs last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 24-9-1 in Cubs last 34 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 10-3-2 in Lackeys last 15 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Lackeys last 5 starts with 6 days of rest. Under is 5-2-1 in Lackeys last 8 Friday starts. Over is 5-2-1 in Lackeys last 8 starts on grass. Under is 5-2-1 in Lackeys last 8 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 5-2-1 in Lackeys last 8 starts overall. Over is 5-2 in Lackeys last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 10-4-1 in Lackeys last 15 starts vs. National League Central. Under is 7-3-1 in Lackeys last 11 road starts. Over is 9-4-2 in Lackeys last 15 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Milwaukee

Under is 9-1-1 in Brewers last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 6-1-1 in Brewers last 8 home games. Under is 21-4-1 in Brewers last 26 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 Friday games. Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 39-12-2 in Brewers last 53 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 6-2 in Brewers last 8 vs. National League Central. Under is 41-17-3 in Brewers last 61 overall. Under is 34-15-2 in Brewers last 51 games following a loss. Under is 38-17-3 in Brewers last 58 on grass. Under is 43-21-3 in Brewers last 67 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-1 in Woodruffs last 6 starts overall. Under is 4-1 in Woodruffs last 5 starts on grass.

Head to Head

Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings. Cubs are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Milwaukee. Under is 4-1-1 in Lackeys last 6 starts vs. Brewers. Under is 19-7-2 in the last 28 meetings in Milwaukee.

Umpire Trends - Carlos Torres

• Under is 8-2 in Torres' last 10 games behind home plate.
• Under is 5-2 in Torres' last 7 Friday games behind home plate.
• Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Torres behind home plate.

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GAME: Los Angeles Angels (76-76) at Houston Astros (93-59)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 22 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Angels at Astros

Gracenote
Sep 22, 2017

The Los Angeles Angels are looking to halt a four-game losing streak and find themselves having to solve the red-hot Justin Verlander when they open a three-game road series against the Houston Astros on Friday. The Angels have dropped nine of their last 13 and sit 2 1/2 games behind Minnesota for the American League's second wild-card spot.

Verlander is 3-0 with a 0.86 ERA in three outings since being acquired from Detroit , with one of those starts being a victory against the Angels on Sept. 12 in which he allowed just one hit over eight scoreless innings. The Astros saw their six-game winning streak end with Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox and are 2 1/2 games behind Cleveland for the AL's best record. Los Angeles dropped a 4-1 decision to the Indians on Thursday as it was swept of a three-game set, and superstar Mike Trout said his club needs to just focus on itself. "We can't look and see what the Twins are doing," Trout told reporters. "We've got to win games. It doesn't matter if they win or lose - we've got to win. We're still in it, so we're going to keep pushing and try to win ballgames."

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN West (Los Angeles), AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Garrett Richards (0-2, 2.00 ERA) vs. Astros RH Justin Verlander (13-8, 3.50)

Richards has lost back-to-back starts, pitching five innings in each outing as he regains his form after a biceps injury. The 29-year-old has struck out 18 batters in as many innings this season - the second in a row interrupted by an arm injury. Richards is 5-4 with a 3.58 ERA in 13 career appearances (10 starts) against the Astros, including a loss opposite Verlander in which he gave up one run and four hits over five frames.

Verlander has struck out 26 and walked just three in 21 innings since joining Houston's rotation. "I think my mechanics and everything have been pretty good," the 34-year-old Verlander told reporters. "My last few starts are really to try to go out there and maintain that feel and just attack and help get us a win." Verlander is 1-1 with a 2.57 ERA in two starts versus the Angels this year and 7-8 with a 3.55 ERA in 18 career turns.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Angels have lost 22 of their last 33 games at Minute Maid Park.

2. Houston RF George Springer, who is hitless in eight at-bats over the last two games, has belted just one homer in his last 16 contests.

3. Trout, who reached base four times (two hits, two walks) on Thursday, is just 2-for-17 against Verlander.

PREDICTION: Astros 4, Angels 2

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Trends - LA Angels at Houston

W/L Trends

LA Angels

Angels are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Angels are 25-51 in their last 76 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Angels are 16-35 in their last 51 Friday games. Angels are 3-8 in their last 11 during game 1 of a series. Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 overall. Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass. Angels are 8-1 in Richards' last 9 Friday starts. Angels are 14-6 in Richards' last 20 starts during game 1 of a series. Angels are 21-9 in Richards' last 30 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Angels are 0-5 in Richards' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Houston

Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League West. Astros are 9-1 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Astros are 9-1 in their last 10 home games. Astros are 8-1 in their last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 overall. Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 games on grass. Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series. Astros are 8-2 in their last 10 Friday games. Astros are 19-7 in their last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Astros are 38-16 in their last 54 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 38-18 in their last 56 games following a loss.

OU Trends

LA Angels

Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 games following a loss. Over is 5-2 in Angels last 7 Friday games. Under is 5-2 in Angels last 7 vs. American League West. Over is 7-3 in Angels last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0-1 in Richards' last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 10-2-1 in Richards' last 13 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 4-1 in Richards' last 5 Friday starts. Over is 7-2 in Richards' last 9 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 10-3 in Richards' last 13 road starts. Over is 8-3-1 in Richards' last 12 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Richards' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2-1 in Richards' last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Houston

Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 overall. Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 on grass. Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 home games. Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 Friday games. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 during game 1 of a series. Under is 9-4-1 in Astros last 14 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 11-5-2 in Astros last 18 games following a loss.

Head to Head

Under is 6-1 in Richards' last 7 starts vs. Astros. Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Houston. Angels are 11-23 in the last 34 meetings. Angels are 9-20 in the last 29 meetings in Houston.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable

No trends available.

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GAME: Kansas City Royals (75-77) at Chicago White Sox (61-91)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 22 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Royals at White Sox

Gracenote
Sep 22, 2017

The Kansas City Royals are running out of time - and games - in their bid for the second wild card in the American League. Kansas City continues its 11-game road trip Friday with the first of three contests against the host Chicago White Sox but trails Minnesota by 3 1/2 games with only 10 remaining in the regular season.

The Royals have won two straight following a 1-5 skid but also need to leapfrog Texas and the Los Angeles Angels, making their task even more daunting. "It's a tough road ahead of us, but I think we can do it," reliever Mike Minor, who got the final three outs in Thursday's 1-0 win in Toronto, told reporters. Melky Cabrera, who was acquired from the White Sox at the trade deadline, recorded three hits on Thursday but was 0-for-10 against Chicago last week. The White Sox have endured five losing streaks of at least five games since the All-Star break but have split 16 meetings with the Royals this season after taking two of three in Kansas City last week.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, CSN Chicago

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Jason Hammel (8-12, 5.05 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Reynaldo López (2-3, 4.84)

Hammel will try to avoid matching his career high for losses in a season and end a two-start skid, during which he was knocked around for 12 runs and 21 hits over 9 1/3 innings in setbacks against Cleveland and the White Sox. He lasted only 3 1/3 frames against Chicago on Sept. 11 and has permitted fewer than three runs only twice in his last 11 starts. Jose Abreu is 3-for-6 against Hammel.

Lopez will make his seventh start of the season - and third against Kansas City since the highly touted pitcher was promoted from the minors in early August. The 23-year-old Dominican has won his last two starts and notched his first victory of the year by holding the Royals to three runs in six innings on Sept. 11. He went six innings against the Royals one month earlier and gave up two runs.

WALK-OFFS

1. Royals C Salvador Perez is 8-for-19 during his five-game hitting streak.

2. White Sox RF Avisail Garcia went 6-for-14 in the last series versus Kansas City.

3. Cabrera is 7-for-18 over his last five contests.

PREDICTION: White Sox 5, Royals 3

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Trends - Kansas City at Chi. White Sox

W/L Trends

Kansas City

Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Royals are 10-3 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Royals are 8-3 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Royals are 15-36 in their last 51 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 Friday games. Royals are 3-8 in their last 11 games following a win. Royals are 2-6 in their last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League Central. Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass. Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series. Royals are 5-2 in Hammels last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Royals are 3-8 in Hammels last 11 starts with 5 days of rest. Royals are 2-6 in Hammels last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Royals are 2-7 in Hammels last 9 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. White Sox are 7-3 in their last 10 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 3-7 in their last 10 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. White Sox are 9-22 in their last 31 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. White Sox are 4-10 in their last 14 vs. American League Central. White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series. White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 home games. White Sox are 3-8 in their last 11 Friday games. White Sox are 3-10 in their last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. White Sox are 5-22 in their last 27 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends

Kansas City

Under is 6-1 in Royals last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 on grass. Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 vs. American League Central. Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Royals last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Royals last 9 overall. Over is 21-6-1 in Royals last 28 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 6-2 in Royals last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2 in Royals last 7 road games. Over is 4-0 in Hammels last 4 starts on grass. Over is 4-0 in Hammels last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Hammels last 4 starts overall. Over is 4-0 in Hammels last 4 starts vs. American League Central. Over is 5-1 in Hammels last 6 road starts. Under is 4-1 in Hammels last 5 Friday starts. Over is 4-1 in Hammels last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Hammels last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Hammels last 10 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 7-3 in Hammels last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Chi. White Sox

Over is 3-0-1 in White Sox last 4 home games. Under is 5-1-1 in White Sox last 7 Friday games. Over is 8-2-2 in White Sox last 12 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 7-2-1 in White Sox last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 5-2-1 in White Sox last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings. Royals are 29-14 in the last 43 meetings in Chicago.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable

No trends available.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Arlington

Arlington - Race 4

$2 Win/Place/Show / $1 Daily Double (4-5) / $1 Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta $0.10 Superfecta / $0.50 Pick 3 (4-6)


Optional Claiming $18,000 • 1 Mile • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 91 • Purse: $28,500 • Post: 3:45P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $9,800 ONCE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, OR STATE BRED ALLOWANCE OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $18,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE AUGUST 22, 2017 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $18,000 (MAIDEN, CLAIMING, AND STARTER RACES NOT CONSIDERED). LANE 4. (IF THE MANAGEMENT CONSIDERS IT INADVISABLE TO RUN THIS RACE ON THE TURF COURSE, IT WILL BE RUN ON THE MAIN TRACK AT ONE MILE AND ONE SIXTEENTH).
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Race Type: Lone Front-runner. SOMETHING KINKY is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * SOMETHING KINKY: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. BACK PAGE STAR: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/sur face (dirt or turf) is at least 50. BRISSON: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. CAUSE IOYA: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. BREWMISTRESS: Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the dis tance/surface.
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3/1

5/1
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BACK PAGE STAR
2/1

7/1
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BRISSON
5/1

7/1
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CAUSE IOYA
9/2

8/1
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15/1

9/1

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

Belmont Park - Race 4

Exacta, Quinella, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (4-6) Pick 6 Races (4-9), Double Wagers


Maiden Special • 1 Mile • Turf • Age 2 • CR: 82 • Purse: $60,000 • Post: 3:04P
(RAIL AT 18 FEET). FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE AND APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE-BRED REGISTRY. WEIGHT, 119 LBS. (NON-STARTERS FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $25,000 OR LESS IN THE LAST 3 STARTS PREFERRED). (IF THE STEWARDS CONSIDER IT INADVISABLE TO RUN THIS RACE ON THE TURF COURSE, THIS RACE WILL BE RUN AT ONE MILE ON THE MAIN TRACK.)
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Race Type: Lone Front-runner. NORTHERNSTREETGAL is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * PURELY LUCKY: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. BI G EXPENSE: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. CARRERA CAT: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20. NORTHERNSTREETGAL: Horse had a bullet workout within the last seven days. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
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9/2
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9/1
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9/1

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Belterra Park - Race #3 - Post: 2:28pm - Allowance - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $15,500 Class Rating: 83

Rating: 4

#2 ZARCAT (ML=5/2)


ZARCAT - Coyle drops her down to this class. You don't need too much more from the horse's history to believe this animal is in a good spot at this level. You always have to be on the prowl for profit making rider/handler combinations; we have it right here. Lagunes comes to ride again after getting to know the filly in the last affair.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 TICKET TO RICHES (ML=3/1), #1 SKYMISTRESS (ML=7/2), #1A HEAVENLY MINE (ML=7/2),

TICKET TO RICHES - The speed figure in the last race doesn't fit very well in this affair when I look at the Equibase class figure of today's race. Mark this horse as a vulnerable competitor. SKYMISTRESS - A bit of a less than stellar try when this mare finished sixth. Don't feel this racer will do much running in today's race. That last rating was somewhat easily forgotten when compared with today's Equibase class figure. HEAVENLY MINE - This racer hasn't been coming close at the finish line recently.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - ZARCAT - Having the best speed fig last race of 77 at Belterra Park on Sep 1st. This filly has an excellent chance to win here.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#2 ZARCAT is going to be the play if we are getting 1/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Pass

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Charles Town - Race #8 - Post: 10:20pm - Maiden Claiming - 4.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 37

Rating: 4

#1 ROCKETTE READY (ML=8/1)
#7 FUNK SHUI (ML=9/2)
#6 HOLY SWEETHEART (ML=4/1)


ROCKETTE READY - Long drops her down to this class level. You don't need too much more knowledge to think this horse has a shot at this level. Mare has shown some early speed. This shorter trip should be better for her. Any speed horse that is starting from the inside has a shot on this track. Should jump out of the gate and get good position versus this field. Didn't do well last time around the track, but I do see two starts back when racing on the dirt, a whole different horse. Speed rating of 41 should put this one in the money. FUNK SHUI - This mare faced open company last time out. Moving into a restricted state bred today. Is well worth a look. HOLY SWEETHEART - This race horse should be thundering down the lane.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 CRAFTY MAUDE (ML=7/2), #3 OUT OF THE LOOP (ML=6/1), #4 WHY NOT ANNIE (ML=6/1),

CRAFTY MAUDE - This horse showed very little last time out of the box finishing fifth. No reason to expect improvement in today's event. This morning-line favorite hasn't visited the track in awhile. No morning drills since last race. OUT OF THE LOOP - Hasn't finished in the money in any short distance affairs lately. Doubtful to see her doing it today either. Don't believe this racer will make an impact in today's race. That last speed rating was pedestrian when compared with today's class figure. WHY NOT ANNIE - 6/1 is just not enough of a price to take on most any racer that has run poorly in back to back efforts.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #1 ROCKETTE READY on the win end if we get at least 5/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
1 with [6,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [1,6,7] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Lone Star Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 8 - Allowance - 300y on the Dirt. Purse: $10800 Class Rating: 90

QUARTER HORSE 300Y, FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 10 BROOKSIDE 2/1

# 6 VOLCOM BAY 7/2

# 9 SR ESMERALDA 10/1

BROOKSIDE gets the edge as the bet in here. Has run quite well when racing a short race. Bard has shown excellent profits (+35 return on investment ) with horses in short events. With a strong 90 Equibase Speed Figure last time out, will surely be a factor in this affair. VOLCOM BAY - Could best this group here, showing respectable numbers of late. I like the rider on this filly - respectable chance to win the contest. SR ESMERALDA - Morin and Villatoro have won 24 percent of their races giving this racer a very good chance. Have to wager on this money-making jockey and handler duo.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Retama Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 8 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $6500 Class Rating: 68

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 120 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000. TEXAS BRED CLAIMING PRICE $12,500.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 1 MARK TWELVE THIRTY 5/2

# 5 COLOUR MY WORLD 7/2

# 9 OSIOTTO 6/1

MARK TWELVE THIRTY looks very good to best this field. Is a solid contender based on numbers put up recently under today's conditions. He should definitely be given consideration given the quite good speed figs. Could beat this field given the 67 speed fig posted in his last outing. COLOUR MY WORLD - Has been running soundly lately and will most likely be close to the lead early on. Ought to be given consideration in this competition if only for the formidable speed figure posted in the last contest. OSIOTTO - Has to be given a shot - I like the numbers from the last contest. Is tough not to look at based on speed figures which have been solid - 57 avg - of late.

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TOMMY BRUNSON

Friday's comp play release will be the Kansas City Royals over the Chicago White Sox.

KC did win at Toronto 1-0 yesterday as they look to stay relevant in the A.L. Wild Card race. Problem is, the Royals are still 3 1/2 games behind Minnesota, and there are only 10 games left in which to track down the Twins.

The Royals have gone 29-14 their last 43 games played on the White Sox diamond, and they catch Chicago on a 2-4 slide their last 6 games played.

Jason Hammel and Reynaldo Lopez will be your Friday night starters, and Hammel has not been on top of his game of late, dropping his last pair of starts in ugly fashion.

Lopez makes his 7th start this season, and his third against Kansas City. Reynaldo has had KC's number, and has won his last pair of starts heading into this weekend set.

Still, I look for the Royals to make one last push at catching Minnesota for the last Wild Card spot, and I will back them tonight.

1* KANSAS CITY

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RAY MONOHAN

Oakland -127

AL West foes battle and Oakland here has value at this low juice.
Nick Martinez gets the ball for the Rangers and he enters play with a 5.47 ERA. Martinez has bounced from the bullpen to the starting rotation here in the month of September, which is not the most ideal situation. Martinez has let up 4 runs in each of his last 2 outings, one of which was just 0.2 innings out of the pen.
This Athletics team has been playing hard all season long and they put up 4.6 runs per game. This team is anything but a pushover and should have a lot of success here against Martinez given how aggressive they are.
Some trends to note. Rangers are 0-4 in Martinezs last 4 starts vs. American League West. Rangers are 0-5 in Martinezs last 5 starts.
Texas has struggled when Martinez is on the mound, plain and simple.
Back Oakland.
Good Luck, Razor Ray.

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VIC DUKE
NCAA-F | Sep 22, 2017
Utah vs. Arizona
Utah-3½ -105

Utah/Arizona 10:30: Utah's strong run-stop-unit (allowing 49.3 YPG) will be tested against the explosive Arizona run game led by versatile QB Brandon Dawkins. We'll look for Utah's defense to be up for the challenge. They're allowing 245 YPG on a stingy 3.8 YPP. Not sure can say the same about Arizona's defense which allows 401 YPG on 5.7 YPP. Arizona has lost the recruiting battle for the last few years and the quality of star athlete has diminished. Utah the better team here with QB Tyler Huntley running the show with go-to WR Carrington. Utah's a sweet 14-3 ATS on the road against teams with winning records. And they've covered the last 4 road games. Arizona a mere 7-15 ATS in their last 22 home tilts and just 5-11 ATS in September. Tread lightly though: Arizona has covered 4 of the last 5 in this series.