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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Camarero Race Track
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 2 - Maiden Special Weight - 7.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $11000 Class Rating: 49

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 120 LBS. ALLOWED 4 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 3 LUCREZIA BORGIA 2/1

# 1 STRICKLY WICKED 3/1

# 2 FROZEN QUEEN 7/2

I think LUCREZIA BORGIA is a strong choice. Had one of the best Speed Figures of this field in her last contest. Her earnings per start in dirt sprint races alone makes you take a look at her. Look for this equine to be right there on the wire versus these racers. STRICKLY WICKED - Must be carefully examined as she drops to compete against this softer lot. FROZEN QUEEN - Garcia is trying to prove victorious with this horse by bringing her back so quickly. Looks to have a very good class edge based on the most recent company kept.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Evangeline Downs
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 7 - Claiming - 7.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $9000 Class Rating: 66

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES OR WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE MAY 31, 2017. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 11 IN FULL SWING 5/1

# 6 SCHUYLER SISTER 5/1

# 1 JOKERS QUEEN 6/1

IN FULL SWING looks to be a respectable contender. Has posted strong speed figs in dirt sprint races in the past. Contreras will probably be able to get this filly to break out quickly in this competition. Looks to have a respectable class edge based on the most recent company kept. SCHUYLER SISTER - Displays the look of a lucrative play, averaging a solid 59 Equibase speed fig which is one of the strongest in this group. Brinkman has a sound 17 percent win rate with entries running at this distance and surface. JOKERS QUEEN - Could beat this group of animals given the 63 Equibase speed fig recorded in her last outing.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes - Race 5

EXACTA * TRIFECTA * SUPERFECTA (10 Cent Minimum) * PICK 3 (50 CENT MINIMUM: RACES 5-6-7) * PICK 4 (50 Cent Minimum: Races 5-6-7-8) * DAILY DOUBLE (Races 5-6)


Claiming $5,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 68 • Purse: $9,000 • Post: 2:58P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES SINCE APRIL 30 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Lone Trailer. SEEKING PAYMENT is the Lone Trailer of the race, but has been deemed a non-contender due to a low Platinum Figure or other overall low ratings. * KEY ANGLES * SUNDAY SOLDIER: 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. DOWN TOWN KITTY: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distanc e/surface. RIGHT BEN: 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. SHADE SEEKER: Today is a sprint and the horse is carrying at least 120 lbs.
1
SUNDAY SOLDIER
2/1

5/1
4
DOWN TOWN KITTY
10/1

5/1
7
RIGHT BEN
3/1

6/1
3
SHADE SEEKER
4/1

10/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
3
SHADE SEEKER
3

4/1
Front-runner
69

72

81.8

45.4

34.4
7
RIGHT BEN
7

3/1
Front-runner
74

72

68.2

64.2

56.7
2
PEANUTBUTTER SHAKE
2

6/1
Stalker
73

72

45.5

52.1

42.6
5
CANOE CLUB
5

12/1
Alternator/Stalker
73

56

59.8

58.0

48.5
1
SUNDAY SOLDIER
1

2/1
Alternator/Stalker
76

64

55.0

62.6

60.6
4
DOWN TOWN KITTY
4

10/1
Alternator/Stalker
75

68

52.2

66.0

59.0
6
SEEKING PAYMENT
6

5/1
Trailer
74

71

56.4

61.8

54.8

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Golden Gate Fields - Race #7 - Post: 4:37pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $13,000 Class Rating: 82

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#2 INTERNATIONAL DIVA (IRE) (ML=5/2)
#4 SEATTLE DROP (ML=7/5)


INTERNATIONAL DIVA (IRE) - Took a significant drop in class rating last time around the track at Santa Anita. Returning to a similar level in this field. Should do well. I like the way this filly's finish positions have gotten better with each start recently. A sign of a horse coming into top form. SEATTLE DROP - This filly ran well in her last race but just couldn't catch the winner. Note that she was well clear of the show horse, and looks like a major contender in this field. Owns the highest speed fig on the turf at this distance. Hess brings her right back. I advise you stay with this live filly.

Vulnerable Contenders: #9 SPLASHING (ML=6/1), #5 DOT NOTATION (ML=8/1),

SPLASHING - Nice race on May 11th at Golden Gate Fields, but the fact that there are no workouts since has to make one a little worried.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - INTERNATIONAL DIVA (IRE) - Put a prime bet on this filly. At the top in earnings per start and has a lot more to offer as well.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#2 INTERNATIONAL DIVA (IRE) to win at post-time odds of 9/5 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,4]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
2 with 4 with [6,9,11] Total Cost: $3

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPER HIGH FIVE WAGERS:
None

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream Park - Race 9

$1 Daily Double / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta / $1 Super Hi 5


Maiden Claiming $25,000 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 71 • Purse: $26,000 • Post: 5:28P
FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $25,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Lone Front-runner. MEMORIZE is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * SECRET PLEASURE: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. GIVONNA'S MAGIC: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has a 4F workout since its last race, and the workout time is faster than its own half-mile time in its last race. ROSETTA'S GIFT: 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. MEMORIZE: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
4
SECRET PLEASURE
2/1

4/1
2
GIVONNA'S MAGIC
6/1

5/1
5
ROSETTA'S GIFT
7/2

5/1
7
MEMORIZE
8/1

9/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
7
MEMORIZE
7

8/1
Front-runner
0

0

106.2

41.7

31.7
4
SECRET PLEASURE
4

2/1
Stalker
69

67

66.9

71.4

65.9
5
ROSETTA'S GIFT
5

7/2
Stalker
66

71

48.3

67.3

61.8
8
ANGRY CAT
8

12/1
Trailer
69

51

56.9

48.3

38.3
2
GIVONNA'S MAGIC
2

6/1
Alternator/Trailer
85

66

64.0

65.9

60.4
3
TAPETE CLAIRE
3

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
66

53

42.8

44.0

32.5
6
INDY CONTENDER
6

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0








Unknown Running Style: ROSE M. (5/2) [Jockey: Zayas Edgard J - Trainer: Rodriguez Angel M].

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Penn National - Race #3 - Post: 6:54pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $16,200 Class Rating: 67

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#5 HASHTAG WINNING (ML=9/5)


HASHTAG WINNING - I like when a race sets up this way. This gelding has the lone early speed to bury this field. Beattie moves this gelding to the dirt today. Look for improvement from the most recent race on the turf.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 BLAZIN DRAMA (ML=3/1), #7 WARRIOR RIDGE (ML=7/2), #6 CHARMN CHARLIE RAY (ML=6/1),

BLAZIN DRAMA - This gelding is always in the mix, but just doesn't win. Hard to play him on the front end. Common speed figure last race out at Penn National at 1 1/16 miles. Don't believe this steed will improve too much in today's race. WARRIOR RIDGE - Didn't land in the top three on Mar 15th at Penn National. Followed it up with another lackluster try. CHARMN CHARLIE RAY - Could be tough for this horse to beat this group off of that last rating. Unlikely to improve enough to run a figure close enough to today's class rating, so put him on the vulnerable contenders list.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #5 HASHTAG WINNING to win if we can get at least 1/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Skip

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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Mike Wynn

Free Play: Free Oakland w/Mengden -135 Over Tampa Bay

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Jeff Allen Sports

Thursday's Free Selection is on the NY Yankees

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Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR THURSDAY: Take TEXAS/SEATTLE OVER the total of 8½ runs

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Thursday's Free Selection: Texas Rangers/Seattle Mariners over 8 1/2

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John Anthony Sports

Thursday's Free Selection: Seattle Mariners - 165

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors Preview and Predictions 05-31-2018

30th May 2018 by Gracenote
the cleveland cavaliers and golden state warriors are in the nba finals for the fourth straight season and the series begins thursday night in oakland, calif. the warriors won two of the first three meetings and the latest matchup will likely begin with cavaliers forward kevin love (concussion) sitting out.

cleveland star lebron james doesn't understand why there is complaining that the two teams are once again sharing the finals' stage. "teams have had their opportunities to beat the cavs over the last four years, and teams have had the opportunities to beat the warriors over the last four years," james told reporters at his wednesday press conference. "if you want to see somebody else in the postseason, then you got to beat them." there also has been a lot of chatter about how james lacks a supporting case - an odd notion for a team that is in the nba finals and one warriors coach steve kerr doesn't prescribe to in the least. "you don't get to the finals with one man, no matter how good that one man is," kerr said at his press conference. "so we have great respect for the cavs, their resiliency. the fact that they're here four years in a row - we know exactly how hard that is. so we're preparing for a lot more than just lebron, that's for sure."
tv: 9 p.m. et, abc
about the cavaliers: love suffered a concussion in friday's game 6 of the eastern conference finals against the boston celtics and has yet to pass the protocol, and coach tyronn lue doesn't know if he will be available. love, a five-time all-star, was seen on the practice floor wednesday and lue did indicate that he will start the contest if he is cleared to play. love's presence would alleviate some pressure off james, who is averaging 34 points, 9.2 rebounds and 8.8 assists in a stellar postseason.

about the warriors: veteran defensive stopper andre iguodala (left leg) will miss his fifth consecutive contest, leaving golden state without a player who typically shadows james. "well, he was mvp of the series in 2015, largely because he took that role on of guarding lebron, but also because of what he did offensively," kerr told reporters in reference to iguodala's importance. "he's doing a little bit better. some encouraging signs, but we have ruled him out for game 1." kerr said the duty of guarding james will be spread among at least four players - forwards kevin durant and draymond green and guards klay thompson and shaun livingston.
buzzer beaters
1. warriors pg stephen curry made 25 3-pointers over the final five games of the western conference finals against the houston rockets and averaged 28.2 points during the stretch.
2. james has topped 40 points seven times this postseason, one shy of jerry west's postseason record set in 1965.

3. golden state sf kevin durant is averaging 29 points in the postseason and has topped 20 in all 17 games.

prediction: warriors 118, cavaliers 111

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Los Angeles Angels vs. Detroit Tigers Preview and Predictions 05-31-2018

31st May 2018 by Gracenote
nicholas castellanos has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games to finish the month of may with a flourish. castellanos bids to follow up his three-hit performance with another stellar outing on thursday afternoon as the detroit tigers (25-30) look for their third win versus the visiting los angeles angels (30-26) in the finale of the four-game series.

castellanos had an rbi single to cap a five-run sixth inning in wednesday's 6-1 romp over los angeles to improve to 17-for-44 with six runs scored and five rbis in his last 10 games. fellow outfielder leonys martin had a pair of hits with an rbi and a run scored to improve to 4-for-13 in the series for detroit, which has won five of its last seven. los angeles' albert pujols recorded his fifth hit of the set with an rbi single and has 11 hits and seven rbis in his last nine games overall. mike trout has hit safely in each game of the series and owns 14 hits - including six homers - to go along with 10 rbis and 13 runs scored in his last 12 contests for the angels, who have dropped four of six to fall to 4-5 on their season-high 10-game road trip.
tv: 1:10 p.m. et, mlb network, fs west (los angeles), fs detroit
pitching matchup: angels lh andrew heaney (2-3, 3.09 era) vs. tigers lh ryan carpenter (0-1, 8.31)

heaney allowed just one run for the third time in his last five outings on friday but was left with a no-decision against the new york yankees. the 26-year-old has pitched well in five of his last six trips to the mound, sporting a 2-2 mark with a slim 1.45 era in that span. heaney will make his 40th career appearance and first versus detroit on thursday.
carpenter was summoned from triple-a toledo to get the nod in place of left-hander francisco liriano, who landed on the 10-day disabled list on wednesday with a hamstring injury. the 27-year-old has struggled mightily with the mud hens by posting a 1-5 mark with a 5.72 era in nine starts, although he fared well by permitting just one unearned run in six innings on saturday. carpenter sputtered in his last start with detroit on may 16, yielding six runs on seven hits in five innings of a 6-0 setback versus cleveland.
walk-offs

1. los angeles 3b luis valbuena is 5-for-9 with two homers, three rbis and three runs scored in his last two games after going 0-for-19 in his previous eight contests.

2. detroit 3b jeimer candelario has reached base in 24 consecutive contests, accounting for the longest active streak in the majors.

3. angels 2b ian kinsler is 6-for-10 with one homer, three rbis and three runs scored in the series against his former team.

prediction: angels 7, tigers 4

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics Preview and Predictions 05-31-2018

31st May 2018 by Gracenote
the tampa bay rays look to complete a four-game sweep and extend their winning streak to six contests when they visit the oakland athletics on thursday afternoon. tampa bay posted its second shutout of the series on wednesday as nathan eovaldi combined with two relievers on a one-hitter in the 6-0 triumph.

eovaldi returned from tommy john surgery and an elbow procedure in impressive fashion, issuing one walk and registering four strikeouts over six hitless innings during his first major-league appearance since aug. 10, 2016 with the new york yankees. wilson ramos went 2-for-4 to stretch his hitting streak to 10 games while rob refsnyder and johnny field homered for the rays, who have outscored oakland 11-3 in the series. jed lowrie registered the athletics' lone hit on wednesday and is 5-for-13 over the first three games of the set. oakland, which has been blanked in three of its last eight contests, hopes to receive some offensive help thursday as slugger khris davis (groin) is expected to be activated from the disabled list.
tv: 3:35 p.m. et, mlb network, fs sun (tampa bay)
pitching matchup: rays rh ryne stanek (1-0, 3.24 era) vs. athletics rh daniel mengden (5-4, 2.85)

stanek will make his second major-league start after notching the win in the series-opening 1-0 triumph in 13 innings at oakland by working 1 2/3 scoreless frames of relief. the 26-year-old native of st. louis struck out three while retiring all five batters he faced against baltimore on saturday as he became the 10th pitcher to start a game for tampa bay this season. stanek has been scored upon in only two of his eight appearances this year but has yet to work two innings and did so only twice in 21 relief outings as a rookie in 2017.
mengden is seeking his third home win of the season - and in 19 career starts at oakland coliseum - as he comes off a masterpiece against arizona on saturday. the 25-year-old texan struck out five while tossing a two-hit shutout in his second complete game in the majors - both of which have been shutouts. mengden, who will be facing tampa bay for the first time, has posted a 1.07 era in five turns this month.
walk-offs

1. athletics rhp liam hendriks (groin/hip) was sent to triple-a nashville on wednesday to begin a rehab assignment.

2. in addition to activating eovaldi (elbow), tampa bay optioned jaime schultz to triple-a durham and transferred fellow rhp jake faria (oblique) from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day dl.

3. oakland placed ss marcus semien on the paternity list and recalled rhp josh lucas from nashville.

prediction: athletics 7, rays 3