Saturday 5-26-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-26-2018, 07:52 AM

Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Preview and Predictions 05-26-2018

25th May 2018 by Gracenote
the houston rockets are on the brink of the franchise's first trip to the nba finals since 1995 but will be without point guard chris paul when they try to knock off a proud defending champion. the rockets, who took a 3-2 series lead with a home win in game 5, will take the first of their two shots at earning one more win when they visit the golden state warriors for game 6 on saturday.

the only downside to the 98-94 game 5 win for houston was the sight of paul leaving with a hamstring injury in the final minute, and he was ruled out of game 6 on friday. "it's obviously not something we wanted," rockets coach mike d'antoni told reporters before friday's practice. "i hate it for him above all. he's practically won us the past two games. but it's a great opportunity for other guys, and we have plenty to choose from. we'll be ready." the warriors, who represented the west in the last three nba finals, are not panicking about being one loss away from an early vacation. "i feel great about where we are right now," golden state coach steve kerr told reporters after game 5. "that may sound crazy, but i feel it. i know exactly what i'm seeing out there, and we defended them beautifully (thursday night). we got everything we needed. just too many turnovers, too many reaches, and if we settle down a little bit, we're going to be in really good shape."
tv: 9 p.m. et, tnt
about the rockets: houston won the last two games despite a historic shooting slump from mvp candidate james harden, who missed his last 20 3-point attempts after going 0-of-11 from beyond the arc on thursday. "i'm just missing shots," harden told reporters. "but we're winning, and i'm trying to compete on the defensive end and do other things to help my team win. but if we've got a guy like (reserve shooting guard) eric gordon making shots and being aggressive, who cares?" harden scored a series-low 19 points on 5-of-21 shooting in game 5 but is averaging 27.4 points against golden state.
about the warriors: star forward kevin durant scored a team-high 29 points in game 5 but was 8-of-22 from the floor and got caught in isolation several times instead of moving the ball. "yeah, they're switching a lot when i get in the post now," durant explained to reporters. "i can feel them bringing a guy over, so i just got to make the right play. but, yeah, (i need to) probably mix it up a bit and see where i can get different catches and touches because they're kind of figuring stuff out for us." durant is averaging 31.2 points on 46.5 percent shooting in the series after shooting 51.6 percent during the regular season.
buzzer beaters
1. warriors sf andre iguodala (knee) sat out the last two games and is questionable for game 6.

2. houston c clint capela recorded his first double-double of the series with 12 points and 14 rebounds on thursday.

3. golden state sg klay thompson played through a knee strain in game 5 and scored 23 points on 8-of-14 shooting.

prediction: warriors 110, rockets 101

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-26-2018, 09:42 AM

Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park

RACE #9 - BELMONT PARK - 5:11 PM EASTERN POST
The Paradise Creek Stakes
7.0 FURLONGS TURF THREE YEAR OLDS STAKES $100,000.00 PURSE

#4 MASKED
#5 GIDU
#2 BLACK STETSON
#3 CURLIN'S HONOR

This race honors the career of champion Paradise Creekwho was one of the top grass horses of his generation. The versatile performer was quick enough to compete with the elite milers of his time but had the stamina to win the nation's top route races. He started off his career for future Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott with a maiden score as a juvenile at Belmont Park. Belmont was also where he hit the reboot button, returning from a ten-month layoff to win his first two sophomore starts. Perhaps the most outstanding race of his career came in the 1994 G1 Manhattan. Pat Day was aboard for a tour de force 6 and 3/4 length victory. The course record of 1:57.79 for 10 furlongs still stands today. Here in the 5 running of The Creek, #4 MASKED, drops in class (-2), is the speed and pace profile leader, and has nice early speed abilities to compliment for this sprint. He's hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in three straight, including back-to-back, "POWER RUN WINS" in his 2nd and 3rd races back. #5: GIDU, an Irish-bred entry, has hit the board in each of his four career starts to date, including "POWER RUN WINS" in both his last start, as well as in his 4th race back.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-26-2018, 09:42 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Churchill Downs
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 6 - Maiden Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $23000 Class Rating: 83

FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $30,000, FOR EACH $2,500 TO $25,000 1 LB.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 7 TOOTHPIC 3/1

# 6 GHOST STORY 7/2

# 1 MAJOR PERFECTION 9/2

TOOTHPIC looks to be a decent contender. Looks competitive versus this group and ought to be one of the leaders. Is a key contender - given the 85 speed rating from his most recent race. Displays strong Equibase speed figs on average overall when matched with the rest of this group. GHOST STORY - He has been racing admirably lately while recording solid Speed Figures. Well above average win clip at this distance/surface. MAJOR PERFECTION - Has run quite well when running a dirt sprint race. Win percentage with this jockey and trainer combo - 21 percent - strong.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-26-2018, 09:42 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Charles Town - Race #5 - Post: 8:55pm - Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 78

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#3 MR. EURO (ML=5/2)

MR. EURO - Jones drops him down to this class. You don't need too much more handicapping information to think this horse has a darn good chance at this level. This horse could be tough this time, especially since Almodovar rode last race out and now should be plenty familiar with this one. Gelding took a little vacation, but has been racing into shape. Look for this gelding to show better right here. Last race at Charles Town finishing fourth in the slop is no indication of his true talent. This animal picks up a lot of dough per start. I believe he can add to that total right here in this race.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 DADDY'S TELLER (ML=9/5), #1 GOTHAM BOY (ML=9/2), #4 CANDY WAY (ML=5/1),

DADDY'S TELLER - Hard to keep stabbing at this kind of 'bridesmaid' horse. GOTHAM BOY - A bit of a lackluster performance when this colt finished fifth. Tough to support any racer in a sprint race if he hasn't hit the board in a sprint in the last 60 days. This colt earned a fig in his last event which probably isn't good enough in today's race. CANDY WAY - Generally I need a sprinter to have some recent good showings in short distance races in order to back him.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#3 MR. EURO is the play if we get odds of 1/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
3 with 7

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-26-2018, 09:43 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Monmouth Park
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 6 - Claiming - 8.5f on the Turf. Purse: $19000 Class Rating: 89

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS OR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE MARCH 27 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $30,000, FOR EACH $2,500 TO $25,000 1 LB.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 7 AQUA TEEN 3/1

# 9 BANJO BILL 4/1

# 6 NEW JERSEY JOHN 9/2

I think AQUA TEEN is a very good choice. Look for a strong outing with the class drop. Have to examine solely on class, with some of the strongest class figures of this field. With a reliable 88 average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance, seems well suited for today's outing. BANJO BILL - May best this field here, showing competitive figs of late. Can't overlook the connections here, a 15 winning percentage, one of the best at getting into the winner's circle. NEW JERSEY JOHN - Is worth looking at and may be a bet - strong Equibase Speed Figs (81 average) at today's distance and surface lately. Earnings per start at the distance/surface is a very good angle. This horse ranks at the top in this group.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-26-2018, 09:43 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Parx Racing
Parx Racing - Race 5

Daily Double / Pick 3 (Races 5-6-7) Exacta / 50 cent Trifecta / 50 cent Pick 4 (Races 5-8) / 10 cent Superfecta

Claiming $7,500 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 67 • Purse: $20,500 • Post: 2:43P
(PLUS UP TO 40% PABF) FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE APRIL 26 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds

Race Type: Lone Stalker. FOR LATER is the Lone Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * FOR LATER: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. BANANA KOVA: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. BLUEGRASS GOLD: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. JULIE'S INDY: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days.
1
FOR LATER
6/5

4/1
4
BANANA KOVA
8/1

6/1
2
BLUEGRASS GOLD
3/1

9/1
5
JULIE'S INDY
10/1

9/1

P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
7
DANCEFORTHEDEVIL
7

12/1
Front-runner
54

59

69.0

51.4

40.9
4
BANANA KOVA
4

8/1
Front-runner
69

65

66.0

58.0

51.5
2
BLUEGRASS GOLD
2

3/1
Front-runner
66

67

60.0

50.6

42.6
1
FOR LATER
1

6/5
Alternator/Stalker
70

64

58.0

63.6

59.1
5
JULIE'S INDY
5

10/1
Alternator/Trailer
69

60

42.6

56.4

47.4
3
KISSESRGETTNLOUDER
3

4/1
Alternator/Non-contender
82

72

73.4

54.6

47.1
6
EDFITZATMAHLE'SBAR
6

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
69

54

59.0

49.4

40.4

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-26-2018, 09:43 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Ruidoso Downs
Ruidoso Downs - Race 3

Exacta / Trifecta / .10 Superfecta / 2nd Leg Pick 3 / 3rd leg Pick 4

Trial • 350 Yards • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 83 • Purse: $8,000 • Post: 12:48
QUARTER HORSE 350Y, FOR TWO YEAR OLDS THAT WERE NOMINATED AND REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR THE 2018 RUIDOSO QUARTER HORSE FUTURITY. WEIGHT: 120, LBS. ALL HORSES MUST ENTER FOR THE TRIALS ON FRIDAY MAY 18, 2018 BY 10:00 A. M. AND PAY THE $1,200 ENTRY FEE, IF THEY ARE TO RUN IN THE TRIALS. LATE NOMINATIONS OF $30,000 (INCLUDES ALL FEES) WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL TIME OF ENTRY INTO THE TRIALS. THOSE WHO WANT TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR THE 2019 RUIDOSO DERBY, BUT ELECT NOT TO RUN IN THE 2018 RUIDOSO FUTURITY TIME TRIALS MAY DO SO IF THEY ARE STILL ELIGIBLE AT THE TIME OF ENTRY INTO THE TRIALS, BY PAYING THE $1,200 ENTRY FEE INTO THE RUIDOSO FUTURITY TIME TRIALS. THE FIVE FASTEST TIMES FROM THE TRIALS FOR EACH DAY WILL QUALIFY FOR THE FINALS. THERE WILL BE NO ALSO ELIGIBLE LIST FOR THE FINALS. NOTE: ALL RACES THIS DAY WILL BE TRIALS, FIRST POST TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO THE NUMBER OF RACES.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds

Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * HITTIN IT BIG: Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the d istance/surface. VF FLOSSIE 2: Quarter Horse has a Fast Break Style designation and no horse in a post position next to it gets out of the gate fast. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
7
HITTIN IT BIG
3/1

2/1
5
VF FLOSSIE 2
5/1

3/1

P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
2
KAMILA
2

8/1
Average
0

0

5.5

0.0

0.0
5
VF FLOSSIE 2
5

5/1
Fast
76

63

2.2

0.0

0.0
7
HITTIN IT BIG
7

3/1
Average
70

77

4.9

0.0

0.0
8
SAINT STOLI
8

12/1
Slow/Trouble-prone
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Unknown Running Style: BLASPHEMY (7/2) [Jockey: Carter Jr G R - Trainer: Joiner Michael W], LET IT B (15/1) [Jockey: Hadley Russel - Trainer: Wood G Blane], ITZIA (20/1) [Jockey: Leos Jaime Parga - Trainer: Urista J Danny], COACH A COMIN (8/1) [Jocke

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-26-2018, 09:44 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Woodbine - Race #7 - Post: 4:24pm - Maiden Special - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $61,000 Class Rating: 84

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#3 GET THE NEWS (ML=2/1)

GET THE NEWS - Gelding didn't win as the favorite in a Maiden Special race last time out. Was a good effort even though he finished second. Aboard this thoroughbred on May 6th and Husbands is right back in the irons today. I have to like this gelding's winning probability at the shorter distance.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 CONQUEROR GALACTUS (IRE) (ML=3/1), #2 METADATA (ML=4/1), #9 PAWNBROKER (ML=6/1),

CONQUEROR GALACTUS (IRE) - Doesn't appear to be in a comfortable situation this time out. METADATA - Would be taking an underlay on this thoroughbred at the probable odds of 4/1. PAWNBROKER - I forecast disappointment for this animal in this race.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - GET THE NEWS - Betting the animal with the best last race speed figure is a good angle. None higher than this gelding's last one.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #3 GET THE NEWS to win if you can get odds of 1/1 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
3 with [1,5]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-26-2018, 09:51 AM

Mike Wynn

Free Play: Free Cincinnati w/Mahle +135 Over Colorado

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-26-2018, 09:51 AM

Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Saturday, May 26, 2018

MLB (915) CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS (916) DETROIT TIGERS

Take: OVER

Reason: Your free play for Saturday, May 26, 2018 is in the MLB scheduled contest between the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers. your free play is on the OVER.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-26-2018, 09:51 AM

Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR SATURDAY: Take BOSTON (Pomeranz) -120 over Atlanta

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-26-2018, 09:51 AM

Totals4U

Saturday's Free Selection: Cincinnati Reds/Colorado Rockies under 11

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-26-2018, 09:51 AM

Roz Wins

Roz's Saturday May 26, 2018, Free Pick

(913) KANSAS CITY ROYALS (I KENNEDY - R) VS (914) TEXAS RANGERS (B COLON - R)

Take : Rangers

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-26-2018, 09:51 AM

Atlantic Sports

Saturday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Minnesota Twins + 135

Saturday 5-26-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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