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Tulane
Date Pos Player Injury Status
10/04/20 QB Michael Pratt None has been named the starter Thursday vs Houston
10/01/20 RB Tyjae Spears Knee injured last game, is out for season
09/04/20 RB Corey Dauphine Achilles is out for season

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NFL FOOTBALL INJURIES
Last Updated: October 7, 2020 8:59 04 AM

Chicago
Date Pos Player Injury Status
10/07/20 S Deon Bush Hamstring is downgraded to OUT Thursday vs Tampa Bay
10/07/20 DB Sherrick McManis Hamstring is downgraded to doubtful Thursday vs Tampa Bay
10/07/20 WR Darnell Mooney Shoulder is "?" Thursday vs Tampa Bay
09/27/20 RB Tarik Cohen ACL is out for season
09/24/20 DT John Jenkins Thumb IR
08/03/20 DT Eddie Goldman Left Team is out for season

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Brian Nadeau's Daily Picks

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Belmont Park - Race #4

#1 Fair Lassie	Stalker goes off the Barker claim, a stiff 29% move, catches a field with some speed to set her up, and should be a square price with a heavy favorite entered; upset special.
#8 Cover Photo	Odds-on favorite has been 2nd in three straight and now drops, so she'll be tough from a good post, but here margin for error doesn't warrants these odds; backwheel time.
#3 Whyisshesoolucky	Deep closer is tough to trust on top but the 4th last time was a step in the right direction, and with some speed here, she should pass some late; should be along for a piece.
Race Summary	That 6-1 ML on the pick seems mighty juicy, especially with her new trainer calling the shots and a favorite that has a bit of a bad vibe to her, so play the pick to win and place, and especially in the early Pk5/Pk4 as well, since budget players will be singling 'Photo, which means a win by the 1 will knock out a lot of tickets.

Belmont Park - Race #6

#1 Pure Carmine	Intriguing newcomer wasn't at home at SA, over a very speedy course, so this deeper Belmont lawn might be to her liking, and the post is right too, not to mention she has plenty of upside off just two lifetime starts; thinking she's live.
#5 Conliant	The chalk will be bet hard for Brown and will be a handful, but she's also now had four runs without a win, which isn't usually the case for this barn, so sure, she can win, but the price won't be worth it to find out; second-best.
#6 Amano	The chalk's stablemate is a carbon copy, albeit a bit slower one, as she too is 0-for-4 but has run well, so, like her friend next door, she can certainly win this, but there's really no reson to think today's is the day; underneath only.
Race Summary	That 8-1 ML is worth a play on the pick, as she has plenty of upside, should really like the local lawn, and catches two favorites that seem to be underachievers, so play her in all the slots, and especially to kick off the late Pk5 as well, since she could move forward in a big way, and isn't all that far behind the top-2 to begin win.

Belmont Park - Race #8

#9 Tiergan	Closer catches a crew loaded with speed, has some decent form showing, and will be rolling in the lane; mows them all down.
#11 Bears Mafia	Speedster did well to be outside the rest of the early lick, has some big FL form of late, and may offer a hint of value too; big chance.
#3 Inside Info	Logical sort woke up last time when a close 3rd and would be a threat if he improves, though he needs to settle early; in the mix.
Race Summary	Pace makes the race and there's a ton of it here, and that will really help the 9, while potentially hurting the 11, and even the 3, so play him in all the slots, and especially the late Pk5/Pk4 as well, since a win would add plenty of value to both sequences, and he's got every chance to pull it off with the way the race flow figures to shake out.

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Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks

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Laurel Park - Race #4

#6 Twitty City	Gets some serious class relief after trying stakes company off the the maiden score for $25,000, and he can be finishing from off the splits on the cutback.
#4 Passage of Lines	Nothing wrong with the spy and finish score in the debut win, and he should be able to get another really nice trip from close range on the step up with winners.
#5 Nobody Knew	Has a big claim on this one after the romping maiden win last time out, but this race might be a bit more competitive than his 9/5 ML offering would indicate.
Race Summary	Twitty City cuts back on the drop out of a stakes spot, and there might be enough pace signed on to set things up for him to rally from off the pace.

Laurel Park - Race #5

#12 Rising Perry	Tactical type has run some pretty big ones going long on the lawn, and he figures to bounce back off the flat main track run last time around.
#6 Daddy's Cozy	Steps up for this second start off the lengthy layoff, and the move back to the turf should work in his favor. The big question is how close is ever going to get to that 2018-19 form, even while moving up on the surface switch.
#7 Paul the Waiter	His form tends to be a bit better on the main track, but he should be in line for a good trip tracking the pace.
Race Summary	Rising Perry should bring something better to the table on the turf than he did last time out, and his form on the grass has been pretty reliable.

Laurel Park - Race #7

#6 Unaquoi	Looks like the right one to use in trying to beat the chalk here, as she's a pretty reliable turf sprinter with some tactical ability to find a good trip.
#10 Shippy	Probably wins this one at a short price on the drop out of stakes company. She's quick early but can rate if necessary, and she might just be too good for these.
#1 Mucha Mezquina	Should be able to flash a bit of pace from the fence, and she should benefit from the move back to the grass where she is 3-for-4 lifetime. Would be no surprise.
Race Summary	Unaquoi will need her very best to hang with Shippy in this spot, but she usually shows up with an honest effort and might be able to post the mild upset.

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Frank Carulli's Daily Picks

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Dayton Raceway - Race #7

#5 SERGEANT HIGHWAY	Blocked at key juncture in repeat attempt, worth a playback.
#6 MAKE TICK SICK	Even-paced while first-over in faster division of split race.
#1 RANGERS Z TAM	Finished a half-length behind ‘Tick’ from post 8, now draws rail.
Race Summary	Sergeant Highway was blocked at the top of the stretch while the outer flow was in full flight. He finished third, earning a playback in the same spot. Play 5-1 and 5-6 exactas.

Dayton Raceway - Race #11

#8 A FANCY FACE	Worked to make lead, held safe to improve to 5-for-11 this year.
#3 FRONTLOADER	Plagued by bad posts earlier in year, got confidence-building win on the drop.
#5 NEVER SAY UNCLE	Late runner finished in the money in 9 of 16 starts this year.
Race Summary	A Fancy Face meets several of the same rivals she just defeated. And she did it the hard way, working to clear to the front, then holding the trip-sitter at bay. Play 8-3 and 8-5 exactas.

Woodbine-Mohawk Park - Race #1

#1 MASSENO	Full of trot late two starts back, couldn’t reach pace controller.
#2 LINGER HANOVER	Strong recovery from early break, just missed.
#5 MEADOWBRANCH NOBLE	Put into play early as odds-on choice, led until late.
Race Summary	Masseno returns to scene of two photo-finish setbacks after non-threatening sire stakes try out of town. He advanced steadily two starts ago but ran out of ground after the 5-2 pace setter spurted clear in early stretch. Play 1-2 and 1-5 exactas with today’s Best Bet on top.

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Jerry Shottenkirk's Daily Picks

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Gulfstream Park West - Race #2

#6 Li'l Meatball	Likes to run off the pace and will get a good clip in front him, setting him up for a solid late move; will have to do it doing two turns, but at the right place for it as he's won three of five starts at this venue.
#2 Tipsy Kitten	Set a fast pace and was caught by a couple rivals late; very dangerous when he's clear early, and there's a good chance of that today.
#1 Desert General	A vast majority of his recent races were around one turn and he'll likely be closer to the action earlier in the game.
Race Summary	Li'l Meatball likes to have a target and he'll have some serious early movers to chase; can bring the late heat.

Gulfstream Park West - Race #3

#6 Fast Venezuela	Can get an ideal stalking position and can bring forth a top effort in her first for Klesaris, who claimed her last out.
#5 Subsidiary	Moves over to the turf, which she hasn't seen in more than a year, when she was third at Saratoga; has speed and is dangerous here.
#1 Take the Over	Rallied well for second in her latest; capable of staying within range and is a late threat.
Race Summary	Fast Venezuela didn't run were in her latest but her two prior turf starts were each good enough to make her a strong player in this one.

Gulfstream Park West - Race #6

#2 Thissmytime	Rolled well and just missed in a stakes race last time, following an 8 1-4-length win. She's at the top of her game and can score against these.
#1 Heiressindy	Has his the board in her last three, including with a win three back, and is accustomed to the distance.
#8 Addilyn	Improved position to fourth at the end of a good race last time and her best can get her number on the board.
Race Summary	Thissmytime tried stakes runners last tie and finished with a hard-trying second; hasn't won since last year but has a chance to run well going two turns.

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Al Cimaglia: Hoosier Park Pick 4 Analysis

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October 8, 2020 | By Al Cimaglia
Hoosier Park has a 14-race card scheduled with the 0.50 Pick 4 beginning in Race 3. That sequence has a $10,000 guaranteed pool and will be my focus.

Last night, James Yoder, Trace Tetrick and Ricky Macomber led the drivers with two trips to the winner's circle. Matt Rheinheimer and James Yoder were the top conditioners notching two wins each.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 3

5-Tappin Outamessage (5-1)-Taking a swing and leaving the 2 program chalks off my ticket in a race without a standout. This barn can send them out ready after time-off. Hawthorne invader can beat this field if fires hot off the bench. Still looking for 1st HoP win (0-3) but has won 10 races in 32 starts in 2018-19.
6-Keystone Magneto (10-1)-Tried a different tactic in last start and got on the engine. Faded down the lane, had missed a start but still raced well. Opening quarter went in 26.4 last week, so best to respect and could be sitting on a big try.
7-McLegend (6-1)-Stepped up to this level after a win and a 1st over trip took its toll. Needs a smooth journey but this race may set up with a live cover flow.

Race 4

1-Bluebird Love (2-1)-Has had a breaking issue but qualified well and then raced without issue to just miss by a 1/4 length. Should be set to be a major player and will be bet hard most likely.
2-Premier Desirey (3-1)-Won 4 straight at Haw and then broke in 1st start here versus better. This filly has won 4 of 7 and after a race on this surface could be a clean trip away from another picture.

Race 5

3-Bobcat Bay (3-1)-Stepped up to this class and took control from the 8-hole to make every call a winning one. Meets some new foes tonight and last was too good to leave out but this could be a sterner test.
5-Sammonsletsroll (8-1)-Came 3rd to #3 in last and my thinking this time is Udell may leave and then get a pocket ride behind Bobcat. Could trip out and might be overlooked at the windows.
6-Eeyore (7/2)-Not sure this gelding deserves to be 7/2 but did rally after a slow start. De Long is back again and there could be a more aggressive steer tonight to get into better striking range at the top of the lane.
8-Farmers Only (5-1)-Four-year-old has been racing well and Wilfong should be able to work a trip from this post.
The pace could be hot and that will help chances. Did race big in last from the 8-hole at DTN.

Race 6

8-Rocksann (3-1)-Came off the bench and raced from the back going the 2nd half in 56.2. Was bet in last and could be set for a strong try.
9-Always Soggy (9/2)-Steps up after rolling the back half in 55.3 to win last week. If pace is honest, and it should be, Tetrick will be rolling down the lane and could be posing again.
10-Off To Win (5-1)-Starts in the 2nd tier but this filly is in sharp form. There is some speed inside so could end up in a decent seat after the start. Putnam could use one big brush like last week to roll by late.

0.50 Pick 4

5,6,7/1,2/3,5,6,8/8,9,10
Total Bet=$36

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Rk	Sports Services	Free Sports Picks
1.	NSA(The Legend)	MLB – Marlins +125
2.	Gameday Network	MLB – Yankees -130
3.	VegasSI.com	MLB – Marlins under 8.5
4.	Vegas Line Crushers	MLB – Yankees over 9.5
5.	Sports Action 365	MLB – Marlins +125
6.	Point Spread Report	MLB – Marlins under 8.5
7.	Lou Panelli	MLB – Yankees -130
8.	Gerry “Big Cat” Andino	MLB – Yankees over 9.5
9.	VegasSI.com Platinum Info Club	MLB – Marlins +125
10.	William E. Stockton	MLB – Yankees -130
11.	Vincent Pioli	MLB – Marlins under 8.5
12.	Steve “Scoop” Kendall	MLB – Yankees -130
13.	SCORE	MLB – Marlins +125
14.	East Coast Line Movers	MLB – Marlins under 8.5
15.	Tony Campone	MLB – Yankees over 9.5
16.	Chicago Sports Group	MLB – Marlins +125
17.	Hollywood Sportsline	MLB – Yankees -130
18.	VIP Action	MLB – Marlins under 8.5
19.	South Beach Sports	MLB – Yankees over 9.5
20.	Las Vegas Sports Commission	MLB – Yankees -130
21.	NY Players Club	MLB – Marlins under 8.5
22.	Fred Callahan	MLB – Yankees -130
23.	Las Vegas Private CEO Club	MLB – Marlins +125
24.	Michigan Sports	MLB – Yankees over 9.5
25.	National Consensus Report	MLB – Marlins +125

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1 SU, 2-2 ATS) vs. Chicago Bears (3-1 SU, 2-2 ATS)

Point Spread: TB -5.5/CHI +5.5
Over/Under Total: 44.5

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers come to Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football. Both teams are 3-1 and 2-2 against the spread. That’s about where the similarities end. Chicago is back at home after losing their first game of the season last week here to the Colts, 19-11. With a lot of road games coming up, they’d like to make their mark at home. It won’t be easy against a Tampa Bay bunch that has won three straight and is coming off a nice 38-31 win over the Chargers. Tom Brady is in fine form, and they look for another big win this week at Soldier Field. Who will cover the spread on Thursday?

Why Tampa is Dangerous in this Spot
It’s not an easy road-game and Chicago will by vying hard to avoid back-to-back setbacks at Soldier Field, but Tampa is starting to show themselves as a complete team. Tom Brady adds a lot—that much is known. It is now what the offense doesn’t do that makes a ton of difference, and with Brady commandeering the show, there are fewer mistakes on this side of the ball. And that helps both sides of the ball, as we now see a defense that isn’t unexpectedly running back onto the field all the time.

Brady has a lot of weapons with which to work in this offense, something he hasn’t always had aerially the last few seasons in New England. Getting Chris Godwin back will help, but he’s making it work with Mike Evans, Scotty Miller, and others. Even Rob Gronkowski is getting involved and had a big catch on Sunday in crunch-time. Losing OJ Howard, who was connecting well with Brady, does hurt, as he is now lost for the season. With Ronald Jones, II. playing well and Leonard Fournette (questionable) in the fold, they have some balance with an improved run-game and look to throw a good Chicago “D” off-kilter. Chicago has given up just 32 points at home in two games this season and will be looking to quell this Tampa offense. But Brady sure looked great last week with five TD throws.

Naturally, all the attention will gravitate to Brady and what the offense is doing. It has also had an effect on the defense, which is playing very well. When you look at their front-seven, with hitters like William Gholston, Vita Vea, Ndamukong Suh, Jason Pierre-Paul, Lavonte David, and Shaquil Barrett, it’s really one of the more fearsome fronts in the league. And the way they’re shutting down the opposing run attests to their wherewithal. Against a Chicago offense struggling to find their footing this season, this “D” looks to do damage.

Chicago Better Than They Look?
Last week was an “a-ha” moment for some questioning how good the Bears really were at 3-0, coming off wins over the Lions, Giants, and Falcons. In scoring 11 points against the Colts last week at home, they looked pretty flat, not what they were looking for on offense with Nick Foles being handed the starting QB gig. And eight of those points came with less than two minutes left. For most of the game, they were spinning their wheels. They have some things to be thankful for, as Foles has a good offensive line upon which to rely. And he has some receivers who can do damage with Allen Robinson, Anthony Miller, Ted Ginn, Jr., TE Jimmy Graham, and rookie Darnell Mooney. But without a cemented quarterback and a run-game that doesn’t usually make much of an impact, this offense will struggle. Over the long haul, though, one has to be wary of Nick Foles and what he can come up with on a given week. The Tampa defense has been good in spots this season, but their secondary lags well behind their front-seven, and maybe this is a spot where Foles can better connect with his ball-catching crew.

Though Chicago has tumbled from grace following their 12-4 season of a few years ago, their defense hasn’t completely fallen off the map. In fact, they’ve been pretty tough in allowing an average of just over 20 points, despite an offense that often strings them out. Their defense has a more-complete feel to it than Tampa’s. Mainly, attributed to a secondary that is a little stouter that has massive playmaking potential. Against Brady, who has thrown four pick-sixes in his last six games, that looms as a potential problem. And with guys like Khalil Mack, Roquan Smith, Akiem Hicks, and other monsters up-front, it could be a lot for this Tampa offense to negotiate.

Give and Take
This is a tough bet to make and might be a reflection of what you like more. Tampa has a cemented legend thriving at the QB position, while Chicago’s QB situation is liquid and in flux. Tampa has better pieces on offense, with a front-seven on defense that has a lot of prestige. Chicago can’t compete on the offensive firepower front, perhaps, but their defense is solid through-and-through. And they’re at home. The equation seems to shake out for what should be a pretty competitive game.

Take the Points on the Home Dog
I understand that points are the name of the game and in that category, the nod goes to Tampa. I just think there are certain matchup wrinkles that favor Chicago, with their “D” and home-field advantage being enough to make this less of a Tampa slam-dunk than some might be forecasting. I think Foles can do reasonable damage against this Bucs’ secondary, while the “D” makes enough big plays to keep the Bears squarely in this game. I’ll take Chicago.

Prediction to Cover the Point Spread: I’m betting on the Chicago Bears plus 5.5 points.

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

Evangeline Downs - Race 2	Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 2-3-4)
Claiming $10,000 • 350 Yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 82 • Purse: $8,500 • Post: 6:00P
QUARTER HORSE 350Y, FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 126 LBS.; OLDER, 128 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * THE PRINCESS TRAIN: Quarter Horse has a Fast Break Style designation and no horse in a post position next to it gets out of the gate fast. Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. GOOD TIMING MANN: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race). REBAS LOUISIANA BLUE: Horse ra nks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. FAST N GONE: Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20. Hor se's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race).
8	THE PRINCESS TRAIN	9/2	5/1
3	GOOD TIMING MANN	12/1	6/1
1	REBAS LOUISIANA BLUE	6/1	6/1
5	FAST N GONE	20/1	10/1

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P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
1	REBAS LOUISIANA BLUE	1	6/1	Average	87	84	5.7	0.0	0.0
2	JRS CORONAS GATORGAL	2	4/1	Average	79	77	4.7	0.0	0.0
3	GOOD TIMING MANN	3	12/1	Average	91	85	4.0	0.0	0.0
4	SERGEANT SIZZLE	4	30/1	Average	74	67	4.0	0.0	0.0
5	FAST N GONE	5	20/1	Average	84	77	5.2	0.0	0.0
6	ASKIN FOR GREATNESS	6	10/1	Slow/Trouble-prone	69	65	7.0	0.0	0.0
7	LOVIN A RAYNE KNIGHT	7	6/1	Slow	71	74	6.9	0.0	0.0
8	THE PRINCESS TRAIN	8	9/2	Fast	80	83	2.5	0.0	0.0
9	FAST LOLO	9	9/5	Average	74	71	6.0	0.0	0.0
10	DIAMONDINTHEFRONT	10	20/1	Slow	86	73	6.5	0.0	0.0

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Golden Gate Fields

Golden Gate Fields - Race 6	$1 Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta $1 Superfecta (.10 min) / $2 Rolling Double
Starter Allowance $12,500 • 5 Furlongs • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 103 • Purse: $17,000 • Post: 3:49P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $12,500 OR LESS IN 2018-2020. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JULY 1 ALLOWED 2 LBS. (MAIDEN, CLAIMING AND STARTER RACES FOR $10,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED).

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Lone Trailer. JENS DE VILLE 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 * FACTS MATTER: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" d esignation. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. SUNRISE JOURNEY: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has ru n a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
1	FACTS MATTER	1/1	3/1
3	SUNRISE JOURNEY	2/1	4/1

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P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
3	SUNRISE JOURNEY	3	2/1	Front-runner	103	99	110.8	91.8	86.3
4	WINK AND A DREAM	4	20/1	Front-runner	84	77	99.5	78.7	68.7
5	PLAYING THROUGH	5	5/1	Front-runner	101	98	0.0	0.0	0.0
1	FACTS MATTER	1	1/1	Stalker	103	101	94.8	99.5	97.5
2	ABUSIVE GARY	2	8/1	Alternator/Stalker	91	91	91.1	86.4	78.9
6	JENS DE VILLE	6	10/1	Trailer	91	91	57.0	85.2	76.2

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Remington Park

Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

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Race 4 - Maiden Special Weight - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $36975 Class Rating: 67

FOR ACCREDITED OKLAHOMA-BREDS MAIDENS, THREE, FOUR, AND FIVE YEARS OLD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 6 POP'S BISCUIT 7/5
# 3 SUBSCRIPTION 12/1
# 8 FIST 20/1

I think POP'S BISCUIT is a formidable choice. Looks solid for the conditions of this race today, showing solid numbers in dirt sprint races recently. Elliott has a winning percentage of 15 over the last month. Boasts formidable speed figures on average overall when matched with the rest of this group of animals. SUBSCRIPTION - The Lasix change (with second time Lasix) may spark a turnaround for this gelding. Reason to like this gelding as he has in the irons one of the best jocks using winning percentages over the last month. FIST - He has respectable class ratings, averaging 72, and has to be given consideration for this race. His chances to prove victorious are much better this time out facing this less demanding lot.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Belmont Park - Race #8 - Post: 4:47pm - Allowance - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $55,000 Class Rating: 100

Rating:

#11 BEARS MAFIA (ML=4/1)
#2 QUICKFLASH (ML=7/2)
#3 INSIDE INFO (ML=9/2)


BEARS MAFIA - This thoroughbred likes to win on different ovals. The switch in venue today may be a wake up call. A pony coming back this soon after a solid outing is a good omen. Davis and Englehart teamed up together are a horseplayer's friend. That 100 fig this gelding registered in his last event tells me he's a main player today. QUICKFLASH - This gelding is a gem of consistency, almost always in the money. This animal is number one in earnings per race. He looks strong in today's clash. INSIDE INFO - Have to make this gelding a strong challenger; he comes off a good outing on September 20th. The improved speed figures over the last 3 races is strong. Rice drops him in this event fit and ready to go.

Vulnerable Contenders: #8 RIKEN (ML=5/1), #5 FREUDIAN SIP (ML=8/1), #9 TIERGAN (ML=8/1),

RIKEN - Pace is so influential, and this front-runner is going to have an early battle on his hands. FREUDIAN SIP - The sixth place finish in the last race was not the greatest. TIERGAN - The Brain tells me to stay away from horses in sprint contests that haven't finished in the money in short distance contests recently.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Play #11 BEARS MAFIA to win if you can get odds of 7/2 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:	None
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	Box [2,3,11] Total Cost: $6

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Thistledown - Race #6 - Post: 3:20pm - Maiden Special - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $27,500 Class Rating: 33

Rating:

#5 JUSTA COWGIRL (ML=3/1)


JUSTA COWGIRL - Using this rider/handler combination is a good move. Was in a Maiden Special race at Mahoning Valley Race Cour in the last race. That race had a class rating of 46 and she is moving down in this event. A certain win candidate.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 PRINCESS EX (ML=5/2), #2 PERFECTINGTHEVIEW (ML=7/2), #4 SWEET BETTY JOYCE (ML=6/1),

PRINCESS EX - Hasn't been on the Thistledown oval in the last three weeks. Cause for some concern. PERFECTINGTHEVIEW - Just cannot wager on any racer right back after she doesn't end up on the board after any extended rest time. SWEET BETTY JOYCE - This entrant didn't go to the head of the pack and didn't make up ground down the stretch last time she ran. Can't wager on this racer in today's sprint of 5 1/2 furlongs. Hasn't even hit the board in a short distance affair recently.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - JUSTA COWGIRL - This filly is coming off a race on March 9th where she received some betting action. Should be live again today.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	#5 JUSTA COWGIRL is going to be the play if we are getting 1/1 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:	Pass
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	Pass
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	Skip

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Delaware Park

Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

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Race 6 - Allowance - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $42000 Class Rating: 87

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 8 ALLOWED 3 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 6 ABSOLVED 8/5
# 5 REDEEM EDDIE 3/1
# 3 CHARM CITY BAND 6/1

ABSOLVED is tough to overlook as the bet in here. Has been racing in the most competitive company of the group of horses in this race lately. Has to be considered versus this group of animals displaying solid figures lately and an average speed rating of 89 under similar conditions. Should be given a shot here on the basis of the numbers in the speed section alone. REDEEM EDDIE - Earnings per start in dirt sprint races is strong for this animal. Could best this field here, showing very strong numbers of late. CHARM CITY BAND - This colt has a strong winning percentage in dirt sprint races. Will most likely be one of the front-runners of the bunch going into the midpoint of the competition.