Friday 1/15/21 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

[Can'tPickAWinner]

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Fair Grounds

Fair Grounds - Race 8	Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta / Daily Double
Optional Claiming $40,000 • 1 1/8 Miles • Turf • Ages 4 and up • CR: 103 • Purse: $47,000 • Post: 4:23P
FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER OR STATE BRED ALLOWANCE OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $40,000. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES AT A MILE OR OVER ON THE TURF SINCE NOVEMBER 15 ALLOWED 2 LBS. ONE SUCH RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $40,000 (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $35,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES). (IF DEEMED INADVISABLE BY MANAGEMENT TO RUN THIS RACE OVER THE TURF COURSE, IT WILL BE RUN ON THE MAIN TRACK AT ONE MILE AND ONE EIGHTH.).

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * BUNDIBUNAN: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. ON A SPREE: H orse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. TWO EMMYS: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. SPACE MOUNTAIN: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. BOTSWANA: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days.
3	BUNDIBUNAN	4/1	5/1
6	ON A SPREE	6/1	6/1
4	TWO EMMYS	6/1	7/1
5	SPACE MOUNTAIN	6/1	9/1
11	BOTSWANA	12/1	10/1

---

P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
1	MERLIN'S SONG	1	12/1	Front-runner	99	98	101.8	89.8	69.3
11	BOTSWANA	11	12/1	Front-runner	101	98	99.0	95.2	80.7
4	TWO EMMYS	4	6/1	Stalker	103	99	108.4	96.4	82.4
6	ON A SPREE	6	6/1	Stalker	104	102	107.6	98.0	90.5
10	SINGAPORE FLASH	10	20/1	Stalker	94	93	87.2	86.2	70.7
14	SPA CITY	14	3/1	Stalker	96	103	79.6	96.4	82.9
3	BUNDIBUNAN	3	4/1	Trailer	105	101	96.0	98.6	94.1
5	SPACE MOUNTAIN	5	6/1	Trailer	103	92	83.0	94.8	86.3
13	ZANESVILLE	13	8/1	Trailer	95	93	82.3	89.3	70.3
8	LEADER OF MEN	8	15/1	Trailer	98	86	82.2	85.5	63.0
2	CRYPTO CASH	2	10/1	Trailer	94	96	81.2	89.4	70.9
9	BOND STREET (IRE)	9	20/1	Alternator/Non-contender	96	97	91.0	79.6	57.1
12	GUNNISON	12	20/1	Alternator/Non-contender	96	93	87.8	87.4	71.9

Unknown Running Style: DARAIN (GB) (8/1) [Jockey: Geroux Florent - Trainer: Cox Brad H].

---

[Can'tPickAWinner]

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

Gulfstream Park - Race 2	$1 Daily Double / $2 Quinella / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta $1 Super Hi 5 / $.50 Bet 3 (Races 2-3-4) / $.50 Pick 4 (Races 2-3-4-5)
Maiden Claiming $50,000 • 1 1/16 Miles • Turf • Ages 4 and up • CR: 88 • Purse: $39,000 • Post: 1:05P
(RAIL AT 60 FEET). FOR MAIDENS, FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $50,000, FOR EACH $5,000 TO $40,000 2 LBS. (IF DEEMED INADVISABLE TO RUN THIS RACE OVER THE TURF COURSE, IT WILL BE RUN ON THE MAIN TRACK AT ONE MILE)

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Lone Trailer. SMALL TALK 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 * THE ANGRY MAN: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. H orse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. GIMME SOME MO: Horse had a bullet workout within the last seven days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. LIGHT CRUISER: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designa tion. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
7	THE ANGRY MAN	3/1	4/1
1	GIMME SOME MO	5/2	5/1
2	LIGHT CRUISER	10/1	7/1

---

P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
9	AUGUSTA MELODY	9	5/1	Front-runner	84	73	69.2	69.2	58.7
1	GIMME SOME MO	1	5/2	Alternator/Front-runner	92	84	88.9	80.2	76.2
5	COLLIERY	5	20/1	Alternator/Stalker	0	0	92.3	85.0	78.5
2	LIGHT CRUISER	2	10/1	Alternator/Stalker	91	87	86.7	70.8	62.8
7	THE ANGRY MAN	7	3/1	Alternator/Stalker	96	88	72.5	89.3	84.8
6	SMALL TALK	6	8/1	Alternator/Trailer	89	78	72.8	77.3	67.8
3	MAKER OF AN EMPIRE	3	15/1	Alternator/Non-contender	0	0	73.0	69.7	56.7

Unknown Running Style: FAVORED (8/1) [Jockey: Saez Luis - Trainer: Fawkes David], ORAN (6/1) [Jockey: Velazquez John R - Trainer: Kenneally Eddie].

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Santa Anita

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

---

Race 3 - Maiden Special Weight - 6.0f on the Turf. Purse: $61000 Class Rating: 91

FOR CALIFORNIA BRED OR CALIFORNIA SIRED MAIDENS, FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 124 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 5 FAT STACKS 3/1
# 3 FLY BUDDY FLY 6/1
# 9 SQUARED STRAIGHT 12/1

FAT STACKS looks to be a very strong contender. Should best this group here, showing strong figures of late. Jockey's recent ROI figs make this gelding a strong bet. Has to be given consideration based on the decent speed figure earned in the last race. FLY BUDDY FLY - Handler boasts strong win figs at this distance and surface. SQUARED STRAIGHT - Has been running soundly lately and ought to be close to the lead early on. Is worth careful consideration and may be a bet - strong Equibase speed figs (91 average) at today's distance and surface recently.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Charles Town - Race #6 - Post: 9:32pm - Allowance - 4.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $28,000 Class Rating: 86

Rating:

#6 RING THE BELLA (ML=3/1)
#8 BLAME IT ON HONEY (ML=15/1)


RING THE BELLA - Faced tougher in the last race at Penn National. Based on class figures, this is a weaker field, so I will put this horse on my list of strong contenders. Utilizing this jock/trainer combination is a good choice. The most recent speed rating of 87 is the top last race speed fig in the group. Velez brings him back again. I advise you stay with this strong gelding. BLAME IT ON HONEY - Montano was aboard this gelding in the last race and was impressed enough to take the horse right back.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 CASTLE FIVE (ML=2/1), #4 COMMAND THE CAT (ML=5/2), #2 YOU GO BOY (ML=5/1),

CASTLE FIVE - This morning-line favorite may be out of shape without any recent drills. COMMAND THE CAT - The speed figure last time around the track doesn't fit very well in this affair when I look at the class rating of today's event. Mark this thoroughbred as a vulnerable contender. YOU GO BOY - Equibase speed figs of 85/76/71 are headed on a downward course.

GUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - RING THE BELLA - I would conclude that this horse should sit in the 'garden' spot, then this gelding should be moving with a full head of steam coming for home and romp to victory.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	#6 RING THE BELLA is going to be the play if we are getting 7/5 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:	Box [6,8]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	Pass
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	None

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Laurel - Race #6 - Post: 2:53pm - Claiming - 9.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $15,000 Class Rating: 84

Rating:

#7 KING MAURO (ML=6/1)
#6 CHARGING LION (ML=4/1)


KING MAURO - That last work tells me this gelding is set for a top performance. At the top of the stretch is when this one will make a big move. A wonderful chance to be victorious. Faced tougher last time out at Laurel. Based on Equibase class figures, this is a weaker group, so I will put this thoroughbred on my list of strong contenders. CHARGING LION - I like this one. Finished in front of today's morning-line favorite last out at Laurel, and I think he will do well versus this field today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 HE'S ZIPPIN ON BY (ML=7/2), #4 EARNED IT (ML=4/1), #3 SMART TWO A T (ML=9/2),

HE'S ZIPPIN ON BY - This runner hasn't been on the track since Dec 6th. Not even any drills. EARNED IT - Difficult to wager on any horse to turn things around if there is no wager value to taking the risk. Hard to put any cash on this gelding on the front end. Likes to hit the board though. Will be tough for this entrant to beat this field off of that last speed figure. Unlikely to improve enough to run a figure anywhere near today's class rating, so put him on the vulnerable competitors list. SMART TWO A T - Likely won't make much of a mark in today's event.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - KING MAURO - Having the best speed fig last race of 84 at Laurel on December 31st. This gelding has an excellent chance to win here.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Have to go with #7 KING MAURO on the win end if we get at least 3/2 odds
EXACTA WAGERS:	Box [6,7]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	Skip
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	Skip
SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:	Pass

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Golden Gate Fields

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

---

Race 6 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $10400 Class Rating: 80

FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 11 FORT YORK 6/1
# 4 PRAISE LOUDLY 20/1
# 2 NORTHERN QUEST 3/1

FORT YORK is my choice. PRAISE LOUDLY - If you gander closely, this one has some longshot possibilities. He should have a strong showing versus this softer field. NORTHERN QUEST - Has been travelling soundly and has among the strongest speed in the race for today's distance. Could provide positive profits based on very good recent Equibase Speed Figures with an average of 76.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Friday, January 15: Frank Carulli's Stronach 5 Picks

January 14, 2021 | By Frank Carulli

LEG A // LAUREL // RACE 8 (3:55PM ET) // CLAIMING // 5 1/2 FURLONGS (DIRT)

SCAMPER ALONG romped after three rivals stopped and another broke slowly; however, the winning time was only 2/5 slower than a $5,000/nw4 race for boys earlier on the Penn National card. She also projects a good stalking trip with STEP BY STEP and SEVILLA SANGRIA to help set her up for a repeat score. SCAMPER ALONG could be a Stronach 5 solo play to reduce the ticket cost, but COUGAR VISION is worth considering as a value play after a 5-wide trip as the beaten favorite off a three-month layoff.

LEG B // GULFSTREAM // RACE 8 (4:11PM ET) // CLAIMING // 6 FURLONGS (DIRT)

LEO'S DIAMOND, a first-out winner at Gulfstream for $50,000 a year ago, was compromised by troubled starts in her last two main-track sprint attempts and takes an all-or-nothing type class drop today. LALALI dueled and held third in a long sprint won by Socially Astray, who came back to win by 4 lengths at the non-winners of 3 level. She makes her third start after eight months away and jockey Hector Berrios suits her well.

LEG C // LAUREL // RACE 9 (4:25PM ET) // MAIDEN CLAIMING // 7 FURLONGS (DIRT)

SHEPHERD'S WILL starts fresh, takes a magnified class drop coming out of a productive MSW sprint and gets a strong gate jockey in J D Acosta to help solve his slow-starting habits. BALTINGLASS gets Lasix and shows a steady work tab for his debut for a 21-percent barn. GOLDIE'S BOY worked well leading up to his 7F debut but he couldn't keep up with the runaway, 1-to-5 winner.

LEG D // SANTA ANITA // RACE 3 (4:32PM ET) // MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT // 6 FURLONGS (TURF)

FAT STACKS made a late run at 2-to-5 winner Master Ryan in a promising 5F debut. LUVLUV lacked stretch kick in turf routes, but he needs an alert start and some pace flow to win as a first-time gelding. LIL RICHARDS BELLO rallied strongly in his lone turf try, dueled in a series of main-track sprints as the beaten favorite since then, now sheds the blinkers.

LEG E // GOLDEN GATE // RACE 3 (4:49PM ET) // MAIDEN CLAIMING // 6 FURLONGS (ALL WEATHER)

Go at least 5-deep in this maiden claimer with five first-time starters and sporadic form from those that have run.

SUGGESTED $1 STRONACH 5 TICKET

LEG A: 1, 7
LEG B: 5, 10
LEG C: 4, 5, 7
LEG D: 4, 5, 10
LEG E: 4, 5, 9, 11, 12
TICKET COST: $180.00

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Jeff Siegel's Santa Anita Analysis/Wagering Strategies - 1/15/21

January 15, 2021

Jeff Siegel’s Santa Anita Analysis & Wagering Strategies

*

Specifically designed for the rolling exotic player, Jeff Siegel’s “Daily Analysis and Wagering Strategies” isolates those horses that should be included in daily doubles, pick-3s, pick-4s, pick-5s, and the pick-6.
*
The selections are posted at 6:00 a.m. and updated later in the morning to reflect late scratches and changes (approximately 10:30 a.m.).
*
*
Grade Descriptions: Grade A=Highest degree of confidence; Grade B=Solid Play. Grade C=Least preferred or pass; Grade X=probable winner but likely at odds too short to play.


Click to view today’s Santa Anita Workout Report


RACE 1: Post: 12:30 PT Grade: C+
Use: 6-Lookin So Lucky; 7-Acoustic Shadow

Forecast: Acoustic Shadows drops into a maiden claimer for the first time and switches to F. Prat, so based on those two angles alone the L. Powell-trained filly should be hard to beat in a modest turf miler. She’s fast enough on pure numbers to win and should get the patient ride she appears to prefer. Lookin So Lucky exits the same race as ‘Shadows and actually finished ahead of her chief rival in that early January affair, winding up fifth after pressing the issue to the top of the lane. While we don’t expect her to be on the lead today, the A. Barba-trained filly is a fit on figures and projects to draft into a comfortable stalking position and then have her chance from the quarter pole home. In a race that offers little wagering value, both should be included in rolling exotic play.
*
*
RACE 2: Post: 1:02 PT Grade: C+
Use: 2-Alvaaro; 3-Stackin Silver

Forecast: Stackin Silver, away since last April and plummeting in class, returns as a first-time gelding, gets in light due to the presence of bug girl J. Pyfer, and hails from a barn that has superior stats with layoff runners. The Union Rags gelding should be part of the pace throughout – maybe even on the lead – and with a prior win over this track and distance the R. Baltas-trained 4-year-old may be the one to beat. Alvaaro easily handled a $16,000 restricted (nw-2) field last month at this trip and should be tough right back despite the relatively quick turnaround. From his 2-hole draw the son of Old Fashioned may be sent to establish the running, though the option to stalk and pounce is available if ‘Silver is committed to be the controlling speed. We’ll try to get by using just these two in our rolling exotics in a race that we’ll otherwise pass.
*
*
RACE 3: Post: 1:32 PT Grade: B+
Single: 5-Fat Stacks

Forecast: Let’s take a stand and single the second-timer starter Fat Stacks, who performed admirably in his debut when finishing second at Del Mar sprinting on grass in November and seems likely to step forward in this six furlong maiden special weight turf dash for older straight maidens. The son of Drosselomeyer stayed on nicely and then galloped out far in front in that race, so we suspect today’s extra furlong will do him nothing but good. A steady, easy series of recent workouts should have him primed and ready for a barn that always does well with second timer starters, so at 3-1 on the morning line he’s likely to offer sufficient wagering value.
*
*
RACE 4: Post: 2:05 PT Grade: X
Single: 5-Hozier

Forecast: Hozier has trained like a very good prospect for B. Baffert and seems to have found an ideal spot to score at first asking in this six furlong main track sprint for maiden 3-year-olds. The son of Pioneerof the Nile, purchased as a Saratoga yearling for $625,000, displayed good speed and plenty of quality in a pair of recent gate works, so we’ll prefer him over stable mate Concert Tour, who also should get plenty of play but truthfully hasn’t been as impressive in the morning. We’ll make Hozier a rolling exotic single but at 6/5 on the morning line and likely to go lower there’s not much else we can do with him.
*
*
RACE 5: Post: 2:34 PT Grade: B-
Use: 2-Mischiffie; 3-Posit

Forecast: This $40,000 claiming turf sprint for fillies and mares should boil down to two main players. Posit, a first-off-the-claim play for V. Cerin (always dangerous with this angle) returns waiver protected in her first outing in 10 months and has trained well enough to be plenty fit for a big effort off the bench. Most effective on or near the lead and with a prior win over the local lawn, the daughter of Cairo Prince catches a field without too much early zip so she should have her chance from a pace-pressing/forcing position. Mischiffie vans down from Golden Gate Fields, where she has been training steadily waiting for a chance to run after joining the high-percentage J. Martin barn. A two-time winner over the Santa Anita turf course, the veteran Irish-bred mare can be tough on the lead or from a stalking position and has run well fresh in the past. We’ll give Posit the edge on top but use both in our rolling exotics.
*
*
RACE 6: Post: 3:04 PT Grade: B
Single: 2-Naansense

Forecast: We’ll single Naansense in this woeful maiden $20,000 claiming miler for older fillies and mares simply because there’s nothing else in here to embrace. Lightly-raced (just two starts) and theoretically with more room to improve than the others, the daughter of Bayern has the classic two-sprints-and-a-stretch-out pattern, exits a much tougher race, and makes a pivotal jockey switch to J. Rosario. The D. O’Neill-trained filly projects as the controlling speed, and in race with no dangerous closing types she should have every chance to dominate gate-to-wire.
*
*
RACE 7: Post: 3:34 PT Grade: B
Use: 5-Ohio; 6-Sombeyay

Forecast: Sombeyay is an East Coast invader with form in graded stakes company last year that makes him the one to beat in this third level allowance grass miler for older horses. In a race that projects to be slowly run early, the son of Into Mischief should either be on the lead or comfortably placed in a stalking position under F. Prat while enjoying the type of trip that has produced his best results. The P. Miller/F. Prat is as potent a trainer/jockey combo as there is (41%, strong flat-bet profit). Ohio, now 10-years-old but still willing and able, returns for his first start in 10 months and certainly has a right to be a bit rusty, but the Brazilian-bred gelding is a former Grade-1 winner over this course and distance and the works say he should be ready for a good effort, though he may be a race away from being dead tight. Both should be included in rolling exotic play; we’ll have extra tickets keying Sombeyay on top.
*
*
RACE 8: Post: 4:04 PT Grade: C+
Use: 5-Gryffindor; 6-Rideo; 9-R Cha Cha

Forecast: The Friday nightcap is a messy $10,000 middle distance main track affair for older horses that requires a bit of a spread in rolling exotic play. We’ll go three-deep and hope that’s sufficient. Gryffindor is just 2-for-29 during his career but the good news is that both of those victories were accomplished over the Santa Anita main track. He drops to his lowest level ever but is facing open (as opposed to restricted) company, so this isn’t necessarily an easier group than he’s been facing. However, on pure numbers he’s a fit and he’s likely to benefit from the switch to hot-riding J. J. Hernandez. Rideo, unraced since late October due to the temporary closer of Golden Gate Fields, finds a suitable spot for the high-percentage J. Martin barn and should be a live item following a clever synthetic track score up north. While that victory came against a softer $5,000 field, the son of Candy Ride earned a number that projects to be quite competitive on the raise. R Cha Cha gets a break in the weights with the switch to bug boy A. Centeno and may employ front-running tactics, though there are others who might have the same game plan. Twice a winner over the Santa Anita main track, the veteran gelding can act with this group on his best day and is worth throwing in.
*
*

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks

Laurel Park - Race #4
Picks Notes
#1 Stay Smart The move back around two turns gives her some chance to bounce back off the dull run over a good Parx surface last out, and she's fast enough to find a good spot near the front from the fence.
#2 Daphne Moon She has a little bit of class to her, but I'm not sure she's all that much better than these on her best day, and she's likely to get bet below fair value.
#5 Persisto She has been finding the competition in NY a bit too tough at this point, but she catches a field in which she looks very competitive while making her local debut.
Race Summary Stay Smart has positional pace and an ability to rate that should keep her in the mix from the start, and she'll be able to get the jump on the likely chalk drawn just outside of her.

Laurel Park - Race #7
Picks Notes
#8 Awesome Pal Steps up for this while in good form, and she appears quick enough to control the tempo in a race without much serious early burn. Chance to wire 'em.
#6 Ski Bunny Just handled the top choice when they met last time out, and she should be able to find another good tracking trip from close range.
#4 Lookin Dynamic Has some recent lines that would make her pretty tough with these, and she has been holding her own at this level. Can be tough while meeting capable risers.
Race Summary Awesome Pal should be able to have a go of it from the outside draw, and she won't meet any real pace competition if they want to go for the front early.

Laurel Park - Race #9
Picks Notes
#2 Zoinks Scooby Taking a swing in a cheap spot, as this guy has only chased and faded through two career starts, but he'll return with Lasix for the first time and could wake up in a hurry for a capable barn.
#9 Uncle Cecil Drops to try this level for the first time, and while he's probably the one to beat in this soft spot, I wouldn't want any kind of short price.
#7 Goldie's Boy Has some upside with Lasix while making this second lifetime start, and this easier spot offers some hope for a move forward that would keep him in the mix.
Race Summary Zoinks Scooby needs a big move forward if he's going to be a factor here, but the price should be right to see if the addition of Lasix moves him up enough to make an impact after fading late in both lifetime tries.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Frank Carulli's Daily Picks

The Meadows - Race #2
Picks Notes
#8 SILLY BUT SERIOUS Lacked room throughout, got up for second, today's Best Bet.
#6 SALTWATER BLUE Rallied from far back to end long winless drought, can be forwardly placed.
#1 STRAWBERRY DAQURI Can put speed to good use from rail with Palone but will be underlay.
Race Summary Silly But Serious lost pocket position early, was trapped and blocked until she split rivals in deep stretch and got up for second. She's the best horse in this field but has post 8 to overcome.

Miami Valley - Race #2
Picks Notes
#3 FRANZO Solid comeback try, plenty of back class to summon.
#7 ARMABLUECHIPBOY N Angled 5-wide in stretch, surged late for 33-1 upset.
#2 RUSH TO JUDGEMENT Paced evenly while second-over in slower division of split race.
Race Summary Franzo was flushed out of fifth in the third quarter, went around dead cover on the final turn was out-kicked while finishing third. He should be tighter for his second start after 3-1/2 months away, so play a 3-ALL exacta.

Meadowlands - Race #2
Picks Notes
#7 STONEBRIDGE SYDNEY Loomed boldly, flattened out, hopples off in third start for Burke.
#8 MIZZY BRENDA K Ranged up behind odds-on winner, lacked kick, starts fresh with Dunn.
#2 R HERBIE BLUE CHIP Controlled pace, couldn't fend off repeat winner.
Race Summary Stonebridge Sydney was an anxious fourth before she was flushed out before the final turn. She ranged up on favorite R Herbie Blue Chip but didn't get by after a slow :29.3 third-quarter split. She changes equipment and is our key in a 7-ALL exacta.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Jerry Shottenkirk's Daily Picks

Gulfstream Park - Race #3
Picks Notes
#1 Ask Bailey Drops out of the Tropical Oaks after a sixth-place finish and is accustomed to higher levels than this; gets Saez aboard and can make a late run in this spot.
#2 Bacchanalia Ran well in two prior races here, with a win and a second; tired at Belmont after seven months off and likely will fire a good one here.
#6 No Way Jose Was up in time in her latest, which counted as her third U.S. and GP attempt; has run well in two of three and should be close-up going this distance.
Race Summary Ask Bailey has knocked heads with better fillies and mares than these and the class edge put her over the top in this spot.

Gulfstream Park - Race #7
Picks Notes
#4 Sweetly Maid Showed better form over her last two and fired nicely for second last time out; a similar rally can get her into the winner's circle.
#1 Bright Venezuelan Ran on well for fourth last time out and could have the best closing move; tough if she stays within reach early.
#2 Fightress Extremely quickly and can battle throughout this one; was up in time in her latest and has the talent to be a factor throughout.
Race Summary Sweetly Maid is heading in the right direction and nearly won last time out, having made up a lot of ground; continued improvement can make her the one to beat.

Gulfstream Park - Race #9
Picks Notes
#5 Uncle Fun Rallied well in three of five races and comes off a maiden score; gets a good pace setup here.
#2 Long Beach Kid Came off a maiden debut win with a solid second at this level last out; capable of taking them to the wire.
#3 Mister Leonardo Was in a tougher spot last time, takes a drop here and gets I. Ortiz.; expect improvement.
Race Summary Uncle Fun has the best closing move and will probably get some help from those on the front end; can make a bold move vs. these.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Rk	Sports Services	Free Sports Picks
1.	NSA(The Legend)	NBA – Clippers -6
2.	Gameday Network	NBA – Mavericks +6.5
3.	VegasSI.com	CBB – Middle Tenn St pk
4.	Vegas Line Crushers	CBB – Texas El Paso +5.5
5.	Sports Action 365	CBB – St. Bonaventure over 134
6.	Point Spread Report	NBA – Mavericks under 228
7.	Lou Panelli	NBA – Hawks over 225
8.	Gerry “Big Cat” Andino	CBB – UL Monroe +2.5
9.	VegasSI.com Platinum Info Club	CBB – Cal Poly SLO over 127.5
10.	William E. Stockton	NBA – Mavericks +6.5
11.	Vincent Pioli	NBA – Hawks +6
12.	Steve “Scoop” Kendall	CBB – Appalachian St +2.5
13.	SCORE	CBB – Youngstown St +2.5
14.	East Coast Line Movers	NBA – Clippers -6
15.	Tony Campone	NBA – Hawks over 225
16.	Chicago Sports Group	CBB – Buffalo -4.5
17.	Hollywood Sportsline	CBB – Troy +6.5
18.	VIP Action	NBA – Mavericks under 228
19.	South Beach Sports	NBA – Clippers -6
20.	Las Vegas Sports Commission	CBB – UAB -1.5
21.	NY Players Club	CBB – Quinnipiac +9
22.	Fred Callahan	NBA – Mavericks +6.5
23.	Las Vegas Private CEO Club	NBA – Hawks +6
24.	Michigan Sports	CBB – Denver under 154.5
25.	National Consensus Report	CBB – Old Dominion -3

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Fair Grounds

01/15/21, FG, Race 9, 4.52 CT
01/15/21,FG,9,6F [Dirt] 1:08:00 CLAIMING. Purse $16,000 (includes up to $8,000 Other Sources). FOR ACCREDITED LA BRED FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. Weight, 123 lbs. Non-winners Of A Race Since December 15 Allowed 3 lbs. Claiming Price $5,000.
. . . .
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse P# must be the top rated horse for the Occurs, WPC, and ROI to be valid.

100.0000	8	Custom Cut	5/1	Kellenberger K	Zeringue. Jr. Whitney	L	220	33.18	1.21/$1
098.4283	2	Louisiana Special	5/1	Hernandez C J	Broberg Karl	TE	220	33.18	1.21/$1
098.0104	7	Lil Peastoch	4/1	Murrill M	Wilson Shane		110	30.91	1.39/$1
096.8386	1	Madison's Place	6/1	Bonnet C	Husak Gary J.	S	220	33.18	1.21/$1
094.6831	6	Just Willow	9/2	Rivera S	Holland Mervin	J	110	30.91	1.39/$1
093.0705	10	Smoothoutthetrack	8/1	Marquez C L	Bruno Roland L.	FC	110	30.91	1.39/$1
092.8641	3	Whodatwhodat	20/1	Murray E M	Schmidt Denise		187	32.62	1.22/$1
092.7282	12	Stang It	20/1	Green A	Ladner. Jr. Herman F.		220	33.18	1.21/$1
092.6491	4	Candy Candy Candy	15/1	Riquelme J	Johnson Christopher W.	W	110	30.91	1.39/$1
092.3348	5	Golden Expresso	20/1	Wiseman I	Toups Brent		110	30.91	1.39/$1
092.2220	11	She's a Fair Catch	12/1	Sanjur S	Westlye Kenneth		110	30.91	1.39/$1
092.1635	13	Kohensrising	20/1	Chavez O	Zenon Charles		220	33.18	1.21/$1
090.2066	9	Sandy's Wager	20/1	Chavez O	Goss Roger C.		220	33.18	1.21/$1

Top rated horse with "Dirt Surface Not fst/wf" - WPC 28.07, ROI 0.81/$1
. . . .
100.0000 8 Custom Cut
[Category]Condition
[AllCategories]LastRaceWeightIsEqualToToday

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Mike Wynn

Free Pick: Utah -6 over Atlanta

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, FRIDAY JANUARY 15, 2021
1/15 06:05 PM PT / 9:05 PM ET

NBA (515) ATLANTA HAWKS VS (516) UTAH JAZZ

Take: (516) UTAH JAZZ

Reason: Your free play for Friday, January 15, 2021 is in the NBA scheduled contest between the Atlanta Hawks and Utah Jazz. Your free play is on 516) Jazz.