Saturday 9-8-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Preview: South Alabama at Oklahoma State

Despite a prolific performance by the offense in a Week 1 rout of Missouri State - including five touchdown passes by its new leader Taylor Cornelius - Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy wants to see more from his senior signal-caller. Cornelius, who led an offense that gained 732 yards against the Bears - the third-highest total in school history - will start again Saturday and continue fine-tuning his game for Big 12 Conference play when the 23rd-ranked Cowboys host South Alabama.

Cornelius, who spent his entire career behind 2018 third-round NFL Draft pick Mason Rudolph, completed 24-of-34 passes for 300 yards and added a 32-yard run in about three quarters of play last weekend. “I thought that Taylor was average at best,” Gundy told reporters after the game. "I just thought he missed too many throws. In my head, I think he missed six throws. His mental part was good, he just missed some throws.” Certainly not average was junior Justice Hill (led the Big 12 in rushing last season with 1,467 yards), who ran for 122 yards on 10 carries, including a 93-yard run that was the fourth-longest in school history, and Jalen McCleskey (tasked with replacing the production of departed wideouts James Washington and Marcell Ateman), who caught two touchdown passes and ran for a score. South Alabama got three touchdowns from Kawaan Baker and backup quarterback Evan Orth led the Jaguars on a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown drives, but it was not enough to overcome a double-digit halftime deficit in a 30-26 loss to Louisiana Tech last weekend.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN Plus. LINE: Oklahoma State -32.

ABOUT SOUTH ALABAMA (0-1): Orth completed 4-of-6 passes for 44 yards and added runs of 59 and 15 yards on his two carries after being the third quarterback to enter the game. Fellow senior Cole Garvin started but completed only 7-of-16 passes for 47 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Baker scored two TDs on the ground, including a 28-yard scamper, and one on a 3-yard reception.

ABOUT OKLAHOMA STATE (1-0): The Cowboys rushed for 431 yards, good for an average of eight yards per carry as LD Brown added 110 yards on nine carries, while J.D. King and Chuba Hubbard combined for 94 yards on 15 carries. The Cowboys' defense under new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles gave up just 260 total yards - 150 passing and 110 rushing - and recorded five sacks and two fumble recoveries. “Defensively, we played pretty good and got out of our gap twice and gave up two really long runs,” Gundy said referring to 29- and 58-yard runs by Missouri State quarterback Peyton Huslig. "We’ve had some issues over the years with (giving up big plays) and we need to try to minimize (those) the best we can."

EXTRA POINTS

1. Hubbard took home Big 12 co-Newcomer of the Week accolades, leading the Cowboys with 149 all-purpose yards on 11 total touches. He finished the game with 65 receiving yards, 42 rushing yards, 42 return yards and a receiving touchdown.

2. Oklahoma State beat South Alabama 44-7 last season in the first-ever meeting, holding the Jaguars to a season-low 175 yards. South Alabama is 1-10 against Power Five teams, with its only win coming at Mississippi State in 2012.

3. Since the Big 12 was formed in 1996, Oklahoma State is 46-4 at home versus non-conference teams.

PREDICTION: Oklahoma State 47, South Alabama 10

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Preview: USC at Stanford

After cruising past a pair of Mountain West foes last week, No. 12 USC and No. 9 Stanford meet Saturday in Palo Alto in a rematch of last season’s Pac-12 Championship Game. Freshman quarterback JT Daniels threw for 282 yards and a touchdown in USC’s 43-21 season-opening win over UNLV, while Stanford wide receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside caught three long scoring passes from K.J. Costello in a 31-10 victory over San Diego State.

Arcega-Whiteside was named Pac-12 Offensive player of the Week after catching six passes for 226 yards while San Diego State focused on stopping Heisman Trophy candidate Bryce Love, who was held to 29 yards on 18 carries after rushing for 2,118 yards last season. “It’s no secret Bryce is the best running back in the country,” Costello told reporters. “We all believe it. There were times I came to the line and there were 11 guys coming downhill to light him up. Being able to counter that is what you have to do to be a good offense.” Love looks to bounce back against USC, which has won 16 of its last 17 conference games. Daniels became the second true freshman quarterback to start an opener for USC and went 22 of 35 for 282 yards against UNLV, connecting early and often with former high school teammate Amon-Ra St. Brown, who had seven receptions for 98 yards and a score.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Stanford -5.5

ABOUT USC (1-0): Chase McGrath kicked five field goals to tie a school record against UNLV while Daniels had plenty of help from his running game as Aca'Cedric Ware rushed for 100 yards and a score and Vavae Malepeai scored two TDs. USC allowed just two sacks with redshirt freshman Brett Neilon starting at center in place of senior Toa Lobendahn, who is questionable due to a strained pectoral muscle. Cameron Smith and Isaiah Pola-Mao combined for 14 tackles while linebacker Porter Gustin had two sacks to lead the defense, which allowed 308 rushing yards against the Rebels and will need an improved effort to keep Love contained.

ABOUT STANFORD (1-0): Costello finished 21 for 31 for a career-high 332 yards and four touchdowns against San Diego State as the Cardinal won their 11th straight home opener and improved to 24-5 against in-state opponents under coach David Shaw. Linebackers Bobby Okereke, Joey Alfieri, Sean Barton and Mustafa Branch helped limit the Aztecs to 113 passing yards while senior punter/kicker Jake Bailey forced San Diego State to start 11 of 12 possessions inside its 30-yard-line. The defense allowed a total of 263 yards but struggled to slow down Juwan Washington, who rushed 24 times for 158 yards and a TD.

EXTRA POINTS

1. USC holds a 62-32-3 series lead against Stanford – including a 31-28 win in last season’s Pac-12 title game.

2. Seven of the past 12 meetings in the series have been decided by eight points or fewer.

3. Stanford has allowed a total of 10 sacks over the past 11 games covering 308 pass attempts.

PREDICTION: Stanford 28, USC 24

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Preview: California at BYU

California’s starting quarterback remains a mystery heading into Saturday’s matchup at BYU, which finished 4-9 last season but recorded an impressive 28-23 win at Arizona last week. Cal coach Justin Wilcox rotated three players at quarterback in the Bears’ season-opening 24-17 victory over North Carolina and said all three could see time again Saturday.

Junior Ross Bowers started against the Tar Heels and was 8-for-17 for 56 yards but didn’t play in the second half as Wilcox went with redshirt freshman Chase Garbers and transfer Brandon McIlwain. While the Bears were limited to 119 passing yards, senior running back Patrick Laird picked up where he left off last season and scored both a rushing and receiving touchdown for the first time in his career, finishing with 95 yards rushing on 29 carries. Laird figures to be tested by BYU, which controlled the line of scrimmage against Arizona and held dual-threat quarterback Khalil Tate to 14 yards rushing on eight carries. Squally Canada scored on three short runs while quarterback Tanner Mangum threw for 209 yards and a TD on 18-of-28 passing.

TV: 10:15 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: BYU -3

ABOUT CAL (1-0): The Bears’ defense was much improved last season and took another step forward last Saturday with four interceptions – including two by safety Jaylinn Hawkins. Outside linebacker Cameron Goode, who started nine games last season before suffering a season-ending injury, returned an interception for a TD against the Tar Heels but left the contest in the fourth quarter with a leg injury and is expected to miss at least one game. Goode is part of a stellar group of linebackers that includes Alex Funches and Evan Weaver, who had 13 solo tackles in the opener.

ABOUT BYU (1-0): Canada finished with 98 yards on 24 carries for the Cougars, whose defense held Arizona to 129 yards on the ground after the Wildcats were No. 3 nationally last season with more than 300 per game. The explosive Arizona offense was held to just two plays of 20 yards or more thanks to a BYU defense led by seniors Butch Pau'u and Corbin Kaufusi, who both recorded seven solo tackles. The Cougars did not allow a sack in the victory and allowed Mangum to connect with 10 different receivers, including tight end Matt Bushman, who had a 24-yard touchdown reception.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The teams are meeting for the first time since Nov. 29, 2014, when BYU won 42-35 in Berkeley.

2. BYU is 7-3 in home openers over the past 10 seasons – including wins over Texas, Washington State and Washington.

3. Cal is 6-0 against non-conference Power Five opponents since 2014.

PREDICTION: BYU 24, Cal 17

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Preview: Connecticut at Boise State

No. 19 Boise State strives to ride the momentum of a strong opening performance when it hosts Connecticut on Saturday. The Broncos rolled up the points and forced four turnovers in a 56-20 road win over Troy and are prohibitive favorites against the Huskies, who allowed 652 yards in a season-opening 56-17 loss to Central Florida.

Boise State senior cornerback Tyler Horton returned two fumbles for touchdowns against Troy to become just the fifth player in FBS history to achieve the feat. Horton has four career returns for touchdowns (three fumbles, one interception) and continues to be a big-play force for a defense that has 10 returning starters. Connecticut looks for a sharp turnaround from the disastrous opener and coach Randy Edsall and his troops agreed there is plenty to improve on if they are to compete with the Broncos. “Staying together as a team, you have to be united, that’s what is going to create a great team," sophomore safety Omar Fortt told reporters. "Going into the future, we’re all going to hold each other accountable and look up to each other."

TV: 10:15 p.m. ET, ESPNU. LINE: Boise State -31

ABOUT CONNECTICUT (0-1): Senior quarterback David Pindell is a multi-purpose threat as he established career highs with 266 passing yards and 157 on the ground in the loss to Central Florida. Senior receiver Kyle Buss had 113 yards for the first 100-yard outing of his career while sophomore Kevin Mensah (59 yards on 20 carries) is the main running back. The defense didn't record a single tackle for loss in the opener while sophomore safety Tyler Coyle had a team-best 10 tackles and Fortt and outside linebacker Kevon Jones each had nine stops.

ABOUT BOISE STATE (1-0): Senior quarterback Brett Rypien had 305 yards and four touchdowns in the rout of Troy and he raised his career yardage to 10,181 to join school legend Kellen Moore (14,667 from 2008-11) as the only Broncos to top the 10,000-yard mark. The question of whether Boise State had a replacement for Cedrick Wilson (1,511 yards last season before entering the NFL draft) was answered positively for at least one week as senior Sean Modster had career highs of seven receptions, 167 yards and two touchdowns against Troy. Junior safety DeAndre Pierce matched his career best with 12 tackles while senior outside linebacker Tony Lashley notched his first career interception.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Boise State posted a 38-21 road victory over Connecticut in the lone previous meeting in 2014.

2. The Huskies have dropped 10 of their last 11 road games.

3. Broncos sophomore CB/PR Avery Williams (elbow) is questionable for the contest.

PREDICTION: Boise State 49, Connecticut 16

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Preview: Michigan State at Arizona State

Two Power 5 conference unbeatens will square off in the desert when No. 13 Michigan State travels to face Arizona State on Saturday night. The Spartans escaped with a season-opening 38-31 victory over Utah State last week, while the Sun Devils, in coach Herm Edwards’ debut, romped over Texas-San Antonio 49-7.


Quarterback Brian Lewerke, who grew up in Arizona, had a big first game for the Spartans, going 23-of-33 for 287 yards and two touchdowns as Michigan State racked up 452 yards of total offense. The running game was solid for coach Mark Dantonio as well, with LJ Scott (84 yards) and Connor Heyward (42 yards, two touchdowns) able to find holes in the Utah State defense. Arizona State’s offense looks to be in midseason form as well, totaling 503 yards behind quarterback Manny Wilkins, who threw for four scores in the opening win. Sophomore running back Eno Benjamin was solid in his first game as the team’s feature back, rushing 16 times for a career-best 131 yards and a touchdown, as well as catching two passes for 15 yards and a score.

TV: 10:45 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Michigan State -6

ABOUT MICHIGAN STATE (1-0): Although the Michigan State defense allowed 31 points and 344 yards to Utah State, there were a lot of positives for Dantonio to be happy about. The Spartans gave up 25 yards on the ground, and there were big plays from the team’s top defensive players to help clinch the victory. Linebacker Joe Bachie had 11 tackles and a game-clinching interception, safety Khari Willis notched an interception, and defensive end Kenny Willekes had two sacks and a forced fumble, with all three providing the leadership Dantonio expected from them coming into the season.

ABOUT ARIZONA STATE (1-0): Somewhat lost in the offensive explosion by the Sun Devils in the opener was how well the team’s defense played, holding UTSA scoreless until just over six minutes remained. Arizona State allowed three rushing yards and 221 yards total, recording nine sacks, 15 tackles for loss and three turnovers. Things get a little tougher against a potent Michigan State attack, but Edwards said he felt very good about the effort of his defense under first-year coordinator Danny Gonzales, especially the depth that saw 27 defensive players see the field.

EXTRA POINTS

1. With its rally against Utah State, Michigan State notched its 18th fourth-quarter comeback under Dantonio, the most of any FBS team since 2007.

2. The Arizona State defense will get a boost with the return of senior linebacker Jay Jay Wilson (46 tackles, two sacks in 2017), who was suspended for the opener.

3. Sun Devils' running backs have now carried the ball 562 times without a fumble, a span of 20 straight games.

PREDICTION: Michigan State 31, Arizona State 27

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Preview: San Jose State at Washington State

Last week’s season opener got off to a sluggish start for Washington State, but the Cougars and new starting quarterback Gardner Minshew found their rhythm in the second half, outscoring host Wyoming 28-3 over the final 30 minutes en route to a 41-19 win. Washington State will be trying to maintain that momentum Saturday night in its home opener against San Jose State.


Minshew, a graduate transfer from East Carolina, finished 38-of-57 for 319 yards and three touchdowns Saturday and directed TD drives on four of the Cougars’ five second-half possessions. Washington State only converted 3-of-14 third-down attempts in the contest, but was 3-of-4 on fourth down and overcame a pair of turnovers. “The receivers caught the ball really well in the second half, and I just started throwing the ball better,” Minshew said afterward. “I was making better decisions.” San Jose State, meanwhile, is looking to rebound from last season’s 2-11 finish – the program’s low point in the last seven seasons – but 2018 is off to a rough start with a 44-38 home loss to FCS foe UC Davis on Aug. 30.

TV: 11 p.m. ET, Pac-12 Network. LINE: Washington State -34.5


ABOUT SAN JOSE STATE (0-1): Three quarterbacks played for the Spartans in the opener, and it was the third QB to enter the game, sophomore Montel Aaron, who was by far the most effective, completing 13-of-19 attempts for 254 yards and two TDs in relief of starter Josh Love (14-of-29, 109 yards, one TD, one interception) and Michael Carrillo (1-of-4, 2 yards, one pick). Second-year coach Brent Brennan hasn’t announced who will start Saturday, but Aaron is the obvious odds-on favorite. Defensively, San Jose State surrendered 589 yards to UC Davis, including 446 through the air, and was hurt by three turnovers and 12 penalties for 125 yards.

ABOUT WASHINGTON STATE (1-0): The Cougars cleared a hurdle Saturday as they notched their first season-opening road win since 2004, ending a streak of seven straight losses, and now are back home where they went 7-0 last season, including wins over nationally-ranked USC and Stanford. Nine players caught passes against Wyoming, led by running back James Williams who had a game-high 10 receptions for 53 yards and a TD while pacing the team with 82 rushing yards and a TD on 16 carries. Defensively, the Cougars allowed only 206 total yards, including 67 through the air, and were led by linebacker Dominick Silvels, who recorded six total tackles, including two for losses.


EXTRA POINTS

1. Washington State leads the series 7-4-1, but the two teams have not met since a Ryan Leaf-led 52-16 home win for the Cougars in 1996.

2. San Jose State was 0-7 on the road last season, losing by an average score of 47-15.

3. San Jose State starting RB Tyler Nevens finished with 82 yards and pair of TDs on 18 carries in the opener but was carried off the field after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit late in the game and is not listed on the depth chart in advance of Saturday’s matchup.


PREDICTION: Washington State 51, San Jose State 13

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Arlington - Race #3 - Post: 2:02pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $13,500 Class Rating: 87

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#6 CAST IRON (ML=3/1)
#5 LEE'S LUCK (ML=8/1)


CAST IRON - Valdivia and Rivelli perform well when they work together. Hard to top a win percent of 34. Valdivia is reunited today with this animal after enjoying some pretty nice success riding in the past. LEE'S LUCK - Have to like this gelding today. If you take a look at his PP lines you see a definite trend, getting closer with every race.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 HELLOFAGUY (ML=7/2), #1 VAPOR VIPER (ML=9/2), #7 CANDYROCK (ML=5/1),

HELLOFAGUY - This gelding hasn't had any strong finishes in short distance affairs in the last couple months. VAPOR VIPER - Last time out it was a nice victory, but this time around the stretch run is going to be a true test of courage. CANDYROCK - Last performed on August 25th at Arlington, finishing fourth. Not likely to improve off of that outing today.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#6 CAST IRON is going to be the play if we are getting 3/2 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [5,6]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
6 with 5 with [1,4,8] Total Cost: $3

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Belmont Park

09/08/18, BEL, Race 5, 3.36 ET
7F [Dirt] 1.20.00 CLAIMING. Purse $28,000.
Claiming Price $14,000. FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES
Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (5-7), Pick 6 Races (5-10) - Double
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 26.32, $1 ROI 0.83, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 7 Truly a Moon Shot 9/2 Cancel E Quick Patrick J. W
099.2849 3 Zap Zap Zap 3-1 Castellano J Toscano. Jr. John T. JSE
098.5204 2 Pretentious 7/2 Franco M Mott William I. T
098.3406 1 Hokulea 8-1 Reyes L R Contessa Gary C.
097.3997 9 Cavallotto 4-1 Davis D Bond H. James C
096.4278 8 Appealing Henry 6-1 Cohen D Gullo Gary P. FL
095.1097 5 Ninetyeighttwo 15-1 Maragh R DiPrima Gregory
094.8723 4 Fun Prospect 20-1 Boulanger B C Beech Eskei E.
091.4628 6 Quai Voltaire 12-1 Fragoso P Sciacca Gary

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Gulfstream Park

09/08/18, GP, Race 6, 3.19 ET
1M [Turf] 1.31.02 CLAIMING. Purse $22,000.
Claiming Price $10,000 (Races where entered for $8,000 or less not considered in allowances). FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD
$1 Daily Double / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta / $1 Super Hi 5 - $.50 Bet 3 (Races 6-7-8)
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 23.69, $1 ROI 0.91, For Race Category Non-Maiden Turf
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 14 Honza 8-1 Jaramillo E Zerpa Gilberto JT
099.8285 10 Abbot 7/2 Batista J A Belsoeur Yvon
097.0700 7 Creaky Cricket 6-1 Zayas E J Klesaris Steve SL
096.8684 11 Vigas 8-1 Meneses M Collazo Henry W
096.1596 4 Gotsomemojo 4-1 Vasquez M A Walder Peter R.
096.0629 2 Tiger Paw 5-1 Gonzales J J Minott Leon F
095.4754 13 Off Duty 8-1 Carmona K Mills Howard E
095.1766 15 Big Money Machine 6-1 Gazader R Minott Leon
095.0033 3 Regal Force 12-1 Camacho S Manning Dennis J.
094.4810 1 Bridles Holiday 8-1 Lopez C C Hemingway Ian
092.6242 16 Whiskey Train 12-1 Castillo L A Cazares Laura
092.4167 8 Martini Kid 15-1 Juarez N Budhoo Steve
092.1145 6 Captain Kitt 20-1 Montalvo C Vitali Marcus J.
090.3439 9 Parmel Landing 12-1 Maragh R R Orseno Joseph F. C
089.9274 12 Walker's Landing 30-1 Donis A Ubide Max
089.6360 5 Love Tree 30-1 Ulloa O Manickram Macelin
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse Win Percent 30.67, $1 ROI 0.84, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 14 Honza 8-1 Jaramillo E Zerpa Gilberto JT
098.4011 10 Abbot 7/2 Batista J A Belsoeur Yvon
096.4084 2 Tiger Paw 5-1 Gonzales J J Minott Leon F
096.4065 13 Off Duty 8-1 Carmona K Mills Howard EW
096.3734 4 Gotsomemojo 4-1 Vasquez M A Walder Peter R.
095.6398 11 Vigas 8-1 Meneses M Collazo Henry
095.4023 7 Creaky Cricket 6-1 Zayas E J Klesaris Steve SL
095.2619 15 Big Money Machine 6-1 Gazader R Minott Leon
093.7155 3 Regal Force 12-1 Camacho S Manning Dennis J.
092.7888 1 Bridles Holiday 8-1 Lopez C C Hemingway Ian
092.2688 9 Parmel Landing 12-1 Maragh R R Orseno Joseph F. C
092.2222 16 Whiskey Train 12-1 Castillo L A Cazares Laura
090.6740 6 Captain Kitt 20-1 Montalvo C Vitali Marcus J.
090.6504 8 Martini Kid 15-1 Juarez N Budhoo Steve
089.6664 5 Love Tree 30-1 Ulloa O Manickram Macelin
088.8906 12 Walker's Landing 30-1 Donis A Ubide Max

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream Park - Race 7

$1 Daily Double / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta / $1 Super Hi 5 $.50 Bet 3 (Races 7-8-9) / $.20 Rainbow Pick 6 (Races 7-12)


Maiden Special • 5 Furlongs • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 78 • Purse: $50,000 • Post: 3:52P
FOR STATE BRED MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 118 LBS.
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Race Type: Lone Stalker. LITTLE DOO is the Lone Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * CHARLOTTE THE BRIT: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. RESPONDINGTOGLOB AL: Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20. Sire's win percentage is at least 25 in two year old races. LITTLE DOO: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. LADY MAGICA: 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.
8
CHARLOTTE THE BRIT
3/1

7/2
2
RESPONDINGTOGLOBAL
30/1

6/1
5
LITTLE DOO
6/1

9/1
3
LADY MAGICA
7/2

10/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
3
LADY MAGICA
3

7/2
Front-runner
0

0

82.5

55.9

52.4
8
CHARLOTTE THE BRIT
8

3/1
Front-runner
78

69

73.0

65.8

62.3
6
IMMACULATE HEART
6

8/1
Front-runner
0

0

70.2

32.2

26.2
5
LITTLE DOO
5

6/1
Alternator/Stalker
0

0

62.6

54.0

49.0








Unknown Running Style: TWO STEP BEAT (20/1) [Jockey: Meneses Marcos - Trainer: Thomas Monte R], RESPONDINGTOGLOBAL (30/1) [Jockey: Reyes Leonel - Trainer: Cordero - Lopez A], GLORY ROLL (10/1) [Jockey: Vasquez Miguel Angel - Trainer: Minguet Ramon],

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Los Alamitos (Thoroughbred)
Los Alamitos (Thoroughbred) - Race 5

$1 Exacta / $1 Trifecta / $1 Superfecta (.10 Min.) / $2 Rolling Double $1 Pick Three (Races 5-6-7)


Maiden Claiming $20,000 • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 68 • Purse: $15,000 • Post: 2:58P
FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000.
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Race Type: Lone Front-runner. WHATA FLIRT is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * WHATA FLIRT: 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 the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
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WHATA FLIRT
2/1

1/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
4
WHATA FLIRT
4

2/1
Alternator/Front-runner
0

0

81.8

67.5

64.5
10
DERBY TREASURE
10

20/1
Alternator/Stalker
0

0

47.4

44.5

33.5
9
GRANDMA GERTRUDE
9

6/1
Alternator/Trailer
0

0

62.6

50.2

44.2
2
CLARE'S GLARE
2

8/1
Alternator/Trailer
0

0

58.8

45.5

36.5
6
GRANDMA NETA
6

5/2
Alternator/Trailer
0

0

45.2

64.4

58.9
8
OMERTA
8

6/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

83.5

15.9

3.4
5
MUSKRAT LOVE
5

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
56

42

50.4

41.2

31.7
7
HONEY HONEY
7

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
54

40

9.8

28.0

15.0








Unknown Running Style: CHARMING WEEKEND (10/1) [Jockey: Arana Minor - Trainer: Gonzalez Felix L], MALENA (20/1) [Jockey: Hernandez Efrain - Trainer: Mendoza Jesus].

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Penn National
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 6 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $14400 Class Rating: 75

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE AUGUST 8 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE JULY 8 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000


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The Walker Group Picks

# 1 PLEASURE TRIP 2/1

# 2 CHAPEL OF CHIMES 5/2

# 4 SOUTHERN TOUCH 3/1

PLEASURE TRIP is the most favorable bet in this race. She has earned strong figures under today's conditions and will probably fare well versus this field. Flores has one of the best jockey ROI's on the grounds, returning to risk takers +12 percent. Is tough not to consider based on Equibase Speed Figures which have been decent - 65 avg - of late. CHAPEL OF CHIMES - This mare is a key contender based on her earnings per start in dirt route events. Could best this group based on the speed figure - 69 - of her last affair. SOUTHERN TOUCH - Has very good Equibase Speed Figures and has to be considered for a bet for this event. With a nice Equibase class rating average of 76, has one of the most respectable class advantages in this group.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Prairie Meadows
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 8 - Claiming - 350y on the Dirt. Purse: $12859 Class Rating: 72

QUARTER HORSE 350Y, FOR REGISTERED STATE BRED THREE YEAR OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 14, 2017. THREE YEAR OLDS, 125 LBS.; OLDER, 127 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $15,000, IF FOR $12,500, ALLOWED 2 LBS.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 4 WAGONS QUEEN 4/1

# 8 TRS COUNTRY CHICKBOY 8/1

# 1 CRUSIN THE LAKE 5/1

WAGONS QUEEN appears to be the bet in here. This equine has a very good win percent in shorts. Should be carefully examined - I like the figures from the last contest. TRS COUNTRY CHICKBOY - He looks strong in this slot and I expect will be on the lead or close at the halfway point. He has a good opportunity in this contest as handler, Jones, has strong win rate with horses going this distance. CRUSIN THE LAKE - Should finish in the money without any worries. I can't pass on this gelding given one of the best jock and handler combos on the grounds.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Parx Racing - Race #6 - Post: 3:10pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $42,000 Class Rating: 81

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 CHILLY START (ML=6/1)
#10 HUACHUCA (ML=10/1)


CHILLY START - This mare has been running at higher class levels previously. She did win versus better, a $32,000 Optional Claiming race though. I believe this one is in the right spot today. Graci drops her down to this class. You don't need too much more handicapping data to believe this one will be one to beat at this level. HUACHUCA - After the contest aboard this horse on September 2nd, the jock is going to know the mare much better. I really like sprinters that make a quick turnaround. Mare is a few starts into a return to racing here. Should give a top effort today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 PRETTY ENUFF (ML=5/2), #11 WILDLY GOOD LOOKIN (ML=9/2), #5 CONGRESSIONALSTORM (ML=5/1),

PRETTY ENUFF - I'm prognosticating a less than stellar try out of her this time out. WILDLY GOOD LOOKIN - This horse likes to be on the board, but doesn't usually win. Don't put in the top spot. CONGRESSIONALSTORM - This horse doesn't have a tenacious character. Habitually finishes in the place and show spots.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - HUACHUCA - Playing the top earnings per start animal is an angle which won't steer you wrong in the long run. I'm betting on this one.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #4 CHILLY START on the nose if you can get odds of 7/5 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,10]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
4 with 10 with [5,6,11] Total Cost: $3

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, September 8


Miami @ Pittsburgh

Game 901-902
September 8, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Chen) 12.975
Pittsburgh
(Nova) 16.860
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-145); Under

San Diego @ Cincinnati

Game 903-904
September 8, 2018 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Erlin) 16.171
Cincinnati
(Harvey) 13.164
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+100); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Washington

Game 905-906
September 8, 2018 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Garcia) 13.824
Washington
(Scherzer) 16.296
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-165
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-165); Under

San Francisco @ Milwaukee

Game 907-908
September 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Stratton) 14.511
Milwaukee
(Gonzalez) 17.664
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-180
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-180); Over

Philadelphia @ NY Mets

Game 909-910
September 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eflin) 14.118
NY Mets
(Syndrgrd) 16.577
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-155
7
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-155); Under

Atlanta @ Arizona

Game 911-912
September 8, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Teheran) 17.301
Arizona
(Buchholz) 13.924
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+110); Over

LA Dodgers @ Colorado

Game 913-914
September 8, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Buehler) 16.276
Colorado
(Freeland) 14.673
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-135
10
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-135); Under

Houston @ Boston

Game 915-916
September 8, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Morton) 15.256
Boston
(Rodriguez) 18.587
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-110
9
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-110); Under

Texas @ Oakland

Game 917-918
September 8, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Mendez) 14.539
Oakland
(Jackson) 16.963
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-175); Over

Cleveland @ Toronto

Game 919-920
September 8, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Plutko) 14.304
Toronto
(Reid-Foley) 16.641
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-125
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+105); Under

Baltimore @ Tampa Bay

Game 921-922
September 8, 2018 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Hess) 12.478
Tampa Bay
(Castillo) 17.852
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 5 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
N/A

Kansas City @ Minnesota

Game 923-924
September 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Lopez) 12.594
Minnesota
(Berrios) 15.473
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-180
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-180); Over

LA Angels @ Chicago White Sox

Game 925-926
September 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Shmaker) 14.801
Chicago White Sox
(Shields) 15.992
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
N/A

NY Yankees @ Seattle

Game 927-928
September 8, 2018 @ 9:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Lynn) 14.706
Seattle
(Hernandez) 13.482
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-120); Under

St. Louis @ Detroit

Game 929-930
September 8, 2018 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Flaherty) 17.489
Detroit
(Boyd) 14.695
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-160
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-160); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Washington

Game 931-932
September 8, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hamels) 00.000
Washington
(TBD) 00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs

Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
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