Saturday 4/2/22 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Quick Picks for April 2, 2022

Aqueduct Racetrack (NYRA)
Race #1- #1 NOBODYRIDESFORFREE; #2 MONTAUK POINT; #4 BURGEE
Race #2- #3 MISTER WINSTON; #2 COACH BAHE; #6 JERUSALEM GATES
Race #3- #5 I’M FINE; #6 GIRL OF TOSCONOVA; #3 VOICE OF SPRING
Race #4- #4 TRUE EMPRESS; #5 COUSIN KRISTI; #2 MO NIGHEAN DONN
Race #5- #5 IRRESISTIBLE GIRL; #4 MIDMON; #6 SABREEN
Race #6- #4 SOUND MONEY; #6 LIL COMMISSIONER; #1 SECRET RULES
Race #7- #5 DREAM BIGGER; #6 SUMMER BOURBON; #7 NOT A TRICK
Race #8- #3 FIRST CONSTITUTION; #5 FOREWARNED; #2 UNTREATED
Race #9- #7 RIA’S ANGEL; #9 MISCHIEF MOGUL; #2 VINCENT


Charles Town Racing
Race #1- #5 HANDS DOWN; #1 RUN RABBIT; #7 EARTHQUAKEDIRECTOR
Race #2- #4 DUDE AND JUMPER; #3 FLASH OF DAY; #5 ANGUSONIC
Race #3- #5 SONDE ST BLUES; #6 ROOF TOP BAR; #4 THE DON OF SQUAN
Race #4- #3 FRENCH NOUGET; #6 LIFE IN FLASH; #4 JUST A BIT SASSY
Race #5- #4 CHINA CAT; #6 MORALITY CLAUSE; #2 SHERIFF’S KID
Race #6- #6 JAXJAXXORJACKS; #5 CROSSTHEBAY; #7 MASTER THIS
Race #7- #3 DOOR BUSTER; #1 MADY ROSE; #6 BOUNDTOBEBAD
Race #8- #3 TWILIGHT YEARS; #8 SECRET SWIRL; #5 QUIET JUSTICE


Golden Gate Fields
Race #1- #5 THISONESFORBARRY; #4 SHARP CURVE; #6 SASSY EINSTEIN
Race #2- #6 SUNSET DRAGUNN; #1 COLORMEMONEY; #4 TRIBAL STORM
Race #3- #5 FIT FOR TOM; #7 TIME TO SMILE; #3 NITE SALE
Race #4- #3 LOVELY COLLEEN; #6 PRESKITT; #2 CIELO DIAMANTE
Race #5- #7 CHIEF WILD EAGLE; #8 MITAD DEL MUNDO; #5 CAT GAMER
Race #6- #8 SHANGHAI MIST; #1 KISS RIDE GOODBYE; #7 CAN'THELPFALLIN
Race #7- #2 ASSIGNATION; #1 SEEMS LOGICAL; #7 ROSE PRINCESS
Race #8- #9 DUDE IT’S A PARTY; #4 MILEYS BLUECAT; #5 WINTER FALCON
Race #9- #1 PHANTOM INDIAN; #8 LAST INNING; #6 ZAKKIYYAH


Gulfstream Park
Race #1- #3 DOUBLE TOUGH TIGER; #4 BENEFACTOR; #6 LONG BEACH KID
Race #2- #5 MAI TY ONE ON; #1 HANDSOME PRINCE; #12 FAMOUS GENT
Race #3- #7 FAMILY WAY; #6 BEAUTIFUL LOVER; #2 HARAJUKU
Race #4- #2 MY ROMEO LIMA; #5 QUALITY G; #1 ALLEGORICAL
Race #5- #8 RED DANGER; #7 WICKED FAST; #4 GRAPHIC DETAIL
Race #6- #4 FEARLESS; #6 GREATEST HONOUR; #1 COMMANDEER
Race #7- #8 IL MALOCCHIO; #3 STOLEN HOLIDAY; #4 CRYSTAL CLIFFS
Race #8- #8 FRIPPET; #2 INVENTING; #5 TACHLIS
Race #9- #3 GUFO; #5 ABAAN; #6 TEMPLE
Race #10- #9 COLLABORATE; #1 FORTIN HILL; #4 WEYBURN
Race #11- #1 MISCHIEVOUS KISS; #2 BEECHNUT TROPHY; #9 MY PHILLY TWIRL
Race #12- #7 KATHLEEN O.; #5 GODDESS OF FIRE; #1 CANCEL THIS
Race #13- #6 SAFE CONDUCT; #3 WOLFIE’S DYNAGHOST; #7 PHANTOM CURRENCY
Race #14- #2 CLASSIC CAUSEWAY; #5 PAPPACAP; #7 WHITE ABARRIO


Hawthorne Race Course
Race #1- #4 INSIDE THE CIRCLE; #3 CINDY’S G MAN; #5 DREAM ATTACK
Race #2- #5 CHINA STAR; #1 BELLS OF JOY; #2 CHICKADEE
Race #3- #4 FROOME; #3 TOUGH AINT ENOUGH; #1 ON K P
Race #4- #6 AUTUMN ASPEN; #2 WAY TOO SMARTE; #5 FANCIFIED
Race #5- #7 DELIGHTFUL BREEZE; #5 KHOZYS CROWN; #4 SAMARITA
Race #6- #1 DIVE DEEP; #10 MORETHANSOULTITLE; #3 MARCO’S DREAM
Race #7- #3 BAILESTON LASSIE; #7 HONEY MUG; #10 GO STORMIN GIRL
Race #8- #8 W W KAN DO; #9 CONTRACTION; #5 REMEMBER THE MAINE


Laurel Park
Race #1- #4 GUNHAND; #6 KNOWHOWIKNOW; #3 RUN ON THE TRAIL
Race #2- #8 WHENIGETTOHEAVEN; #6 GORUN; #4 LUCKY HERB
Race #3- #2 ALL FOR LOVE; #6 WORLD OF FOOLS; #5 FREE SQUARE
Race #4- #3 BEYOND THE VICTORY; #6 IRISH RIVIERA; #1 CARIBBEAN
Race #5- #1 BLISS THIS; #7 HE ROLLS; #2 PATRIOTIC PARTY
Race #6- #8 MADAME CLAUDE; #4 IMAGINE THE MOJO; #6 CHICA RABIOSA
Race #7- #6 BULL SHARK; #3 CHAMPIONSHIP ALLEY; #4 PASCAL CHANT
Race #8- #1A D’ RAPPER; #4 DOUBLEOSEVEN; #1 THUNDERSHOOK
Race #9- #5 TORCH CARRIER; #6 ELLIE BE DANCING; #2 LAMBEAU LADY


Mahoning Valley Race Course
Race #1- #4 BOB’S CALLING; #1 WINKING AT THEDUDE; #6 HE’S THE SOUPERWON
Race #2- #1 CAPITAN FOFO; #4 MY MAE DAY; #2 FRITTONS GOLD
Race #3- #3 POOLSIDE COCKTAILS; #4 ORBIT BOUND; #6 SUNSET AT MALLORY
Race #4- #2 DANA’S CONQUEST; #4 GRAN CHEMIN; #7 HERO’S DAUGHTER
Race #5- #4 INTENTIONAL WALK; #5 HIGH POWERED; #1 COME SEE ABOUT IT
Race #6- #2 DADDYS LITTLE FLAG; #9 GAIL’S DANCER; #3 PERFECTINGTHEVIEW
Race #7- #5 STORMY BELLA; #4 BOUDOIR BURLESQUE; #2 ROSE KNOWS
Race #8- #3 BAD KARMA; #1 MALICED; #5 BACKSPLASH
Race #9- #2 MASTEROFTHEHOUNDS; #4 GIV'EM THE BIZ; #5 UOTTALIKEIT


Oaklawn Park
Race #1- #3 STARRININMYDREAMS; #1 SALOW; #7 MANHATTAN UP
Race #2- #4 MEAN JAKEY; #5 LUDWIG; #7 SPEED BIAS
Race #3- #6 LIFE IS HARD; #8 ALEJANDRO; #2 GOSPEL WAY
Race #4- #5 TITLE READY; #3 BACKGROUND; #6 WELLS BAYOU
Race #5- #2 FRANK’S ROCKETTE; #5 LI'L TOOTSIE; #6 JOY’S ROCKET
Race #6- #4 PLAUSIBLE DENILE; #1 QUICK TO BLAME; #3 BLAME ELI
Race #7- #5 SIANARA; #8 WELL SPENT; #6 SWEET TEA
Race #8- #5 DRENA’S STAR; #7 WOBBERJOD; #2 BANDIT POINT
Race #9- #4 CEZANNE; #8 FULSOME; #9 NECKER ISLAND
Race #10- #5 EDA; #9 BUBBLE ROCK; #7 YUUGIRI
Race #11- #1 STORM THE COURT; #5 GAR HOLE; #8 MACRON
Race #12- #9 WE THE PEOPLE; #6 SECRET OATH; #2 CHASING TIME
Race #13- #13 BLAME J D; #9 MAHOMEY; #8 DATA STORM


Sam Houston Race Park
Race #1- #9 KISSOUUR; #4 SAND CANYON JS; #7 QUICK RAE AA
Race #2- #3 KIMBELL’S STRATEGY; #5 TEXAS TIDELANDS; #4 MS. LINA
Race #3- #6 INTIMIDATION; #2 PERFECT ONE; #3 HELLUVA LIFE
Race #4- #8 EMPTY NET; #2 LISTEN UP; #3 RUMPUS
Race #5- #3 EXPECT THE BOSS; #8 KELLEY SAID READY; #2 COLD NIGHT AIR
Race #6- #1 GASTOWN; #2 FASHION MERIT; #11 SET THE PACE
Race #7- #5 BEST OF GREELEY; #1 GIVEMETWENTY; #4 GOOD SCOUT
Race #8- #7 AUSTIN CITY GIRL; #3 CATCHUSIFYOUCAN; #2 CARIOQUINHA
Race #9- #1 AMERICAN ENIGMA; #9 LUMBERJACK LESLIE; #8 AMANTE DE SARA


Santa Anita Park
Race #1- #3 NINEELEVENTURBO; #2 BEEF WINSLOW; #5 LAFORGIA
Race #2- #1 LOOKIN FOR REVENGE; #2 UNBROKEN STAR; #4 CLAIM OF PASSION
Race #3- #4 BALNIKHOV; #3 DURANTE; #1 ALMANERA
Race #4- #3 BELLA RENELLA; #1 HOT ON THE TRAIL; #6 CIRCULODEGANADORAS
Race #5- #1 GOLD PHOENIX; #10 ONE FAST BRO; #7 WILDER THAN MOST
Race #6- #4 DARK VADER; #1 SHAAZ; #6 CHARLITO
Race #7- #9 HAIL FREEDOM; #2 FRANKLIN ONE STAR; #4 ROCKY GIBRALTAR
Race #8- #7 LADY T; #4 SECRET FIX; #6 MY KENTUCKY GIRL
Race #9- #9 EQUILOVE; #10 KALON; #3 WOODBINE WAY


Sunland Park
Race #1- #2 HOT MECHANIC; #10 W R ACES UP; #4 MOONSHINERS DOLL
Race #2- #3 REVANA; #8 MAGABY; #10 JESSIES BLUE TOO
Race #3- #5 SIZZLIN CHICK CORONA; #7 FEATURE THIS DREAM; #11 TORO O NADA
Race #4- #12 CARTEL DRUNK PLAYBOY; #5 MASTERDIAMONDCARTEL; #2 LADYS DIAMOND
Race #5- #8 MI MOONFLASH; #3 FAMOUS JULIA; #5 JESS AGREE
Race #6- #9 BETTER BELIEVE; #6 SHAME ON SAM; #7 BYE BYE HEATH
Race #7- #5 CHARITY WATER; #7 LA DIAMANT; #4 ROX FROM NAVARONE
Race #8- #7 GRACEANNE; #5 DIXIE JEN; #4 BELLA Y SOFIA
Race #9- #1 DISCOVERY N SIGHT; #7 BEAR CLAW; #11 B R KIDD ROCK
Race #10- #5 ILOVEHER; #6 NATION OF LAWS; #10 REDHAIRNBLAKLEATHR
Race #11- #5 ZESTFUL; #4 MINE THAT STAR; #8 SHERIFF BROWN
Race #12- #4 MCTHANKS; #7 DECK HUMOR; #8 HIT A NOTE


Tampa Bay Downs
Race #1- #3 THATS ALL SHEWROTE; #6 SENA THE DUCHESS; #4 GOLDLINER
Race #2- #7 WHITEROSE SPIRIT; #2 SUWANNEE CHICK; #5 ONLY GIRL
Race #3- #10 LUDO; #1 HE'SSOSUBTLE; #12 MACHINEGUNPREACHER
Race #4- #2 J’S SILKY; #5 D DAWG; #7 MISS MARGARET ANN
Race #5- #5 NATIVE HAWK; #6 CREEKMORE; #7 FORTUNATE FRIENDS
Race #6- #8 MUSIC AMORE; #10 LATIN NIKKITA; #5 I’M BUZZY
Race #7- #1 INTERNET OF THINGS; #5 SOBERANO; #4 COUNTY COURT
Race #8- #2 EXAMINER; #7 CANDY COVE; #1 VALIANT VIRTUE
Race #9- #3 WILLY BOI; #8 DOUGIE D ORO; #2 HIDE THE DEMON
Race #10- #1 GIVE ME TWO STEPS; #3 HERECOMESTHEHAMMER; #5 ICY STORM


Turfway Park
Race #1- #9 TREASURE HUNTING; #5 FAST FELIX; #12 BOURBON TALKING
Race #2- #3 MY LILY MAE; #1A QUARIA BRAVA; #4 BEACH KITTEN
Race #3- #2 POLKA POLENTA; #4 SPLITSECONDSONNY; #10 MS TEMPTATION
Race #4- #8 LUCKY DEVIL; #2 MUCHO MOJO; #12 SUCCEED
Race #5- #5 NILE RIVER QUEEN; #13 WILLING; #3 DIAMONDS N DENIM
Race #6- #11 ENID; #1 INCORRIGIBLE; #12 CELERITY
Race #7- #1 CRAZY BEAUTIFUL; #7 SKYGAZE; #4 BREEZE RIDER
Race #8- #12 ERASE; #1 GRAEL; #3 BODOCK
Race #9- #2 HIGHER STANDARD; #7 ROTKNEE; #1 NOBALS
Race #10- #2 VISITANT; #10 CROSS BORDER; #8 AMERICAN THEOREM
Race #11- #7 MRS. BARBARA; #8 SANDSTONE; #10 NORTH COUNTY
Race #12- #7 TIZ THE BOMB; #5 TAWNY PORT; #1 ROYAL SPIRIT

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Rocket Picks ��: Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn Park, and Aqueduct for April 2, 2022
By: Aaron Halterman

The massive week of racing continues today with the Florida Derby and Arkansas Derby! For the free pick 4, we will head to Oaklawn Park for the late sequence on the card! We will also have full card selections for Gulfstream Park and Aqueduct for the paid Rockets, so be sure to check those out. Let’s go!

Oaklawn Park April 2, 2022

Race 10: Fantasy Stakes (G2)

With #4 Magic Circle it is hard to gauge what she can do as she ships in from Aqueduct and changes trainers to Steve Asmussen. She won a stakes 2 starts back and was third in another last time out. If her price floats up, then she’s worth a shot. #1 Dream Lith runs second off of the layoff today, which should help her chances, plus the pace should set up well for her.

Race 11: Allowance Optional Claiming

#5 Gar Hole has been a favorite at Oaklawn Park all year long, but must face open company today. #2 Happymac could be a challenger at a price as he rounds into form for Asmussen.

Race 12: Arkansas Derby (G1)

#9 We the People is an impressive 2 for 2 coming into this race. #6 Secret Oath could be something special after 3 straight dominant efforts at the meet. This is a step up in class for sure, but she looks ready for the challenge.

Race 13: Allowance Optional Claiming

#3 Chicken Hawk has solid Oaklawn Park connections, and should be competitive at this level. #7 Bellamys Roan is a deserving favorite; however, these state bred races can get a little crazy.

THE TICKET

$.50 Pick 4 (Races 10-13) 1,4,7,8,9 / 5 / 4,6,8,9 / 2,3,7,12 – $40

Below is our free Late Pick 4 for Oaklawn Park:

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Interstate Racing Tips – April 2nd

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Sky Racecaller Darren Flindell covers all the daily racing tips for the NSW meeting at the Randwick for Day 1 of The Championships featuring the Group 1 Doncaster Mile and TJ Smith Stakes on Saturday the 2nd of April.

Along with our Interstate Racing Tips, you’ll find Greyhound and Harness Tips, plus a full preview of every Victorian meeting, each and every day of the week with RSN927’s Expert Tipsters and race-callers.

Rail Position: True
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Heavy 9
Weather: Overcast
Penetrometer: 6.17
Darren Flindell Randwick Tips

Randwick, 2nd April 2022

Race 1 Selections: 10,9,5,4
Race 2 Selections: 3,2,10,1
Race 3 Selections: 12,7,1,6
Race 4 Selections: 2,4,6,11
Race 5 Selections: 6,2,8,4
Race 6 Selections: 10,12,13,8
Race 7 Selections: 15,5,8,16
Race 8 Selections: 2,6,1,3
Race 9 Selections: 16,20,2,3
Race 10 Selections: 12,7,5,3

Best Bet

Race 2 – 3. Straight Arron

Sky Race caller Josh Fleming covers all the daily racing tips for the QLD meeting at Eagle Farm on Saturday the 2nd of April.

Rail Position: +1m Entire Course
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Good 4
Weather: Fine
Penetrometer: 5.73
Josh Fleming Eagle Farm Tips

Eagle Farm, 2nd April 2022

Race 1 Selections: 9,2,4,5
Race 2 Selections: 3,6,1,4
Race 3 Selections: 11,9,8,13
Race 4 Selections: 6,16,14,5
Race 5 Selections: 5,1,2,4
Race 6 Selections: 12,3,11,7
Race 7 Selections: 9,1,3,6
Race 8 Selections: 5,1,2,3
Race 9 Selections: 16,11,8,9

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Great Britain-Ireland Preview: April 2 Spot Plays
Alastair Bull

Cheltenham may have come and gone, but there’s still plenty of top-level jumps racing to come in Britain and Ireland, starting this weekend with the Scottish Grand National at Ayr. There is also a bet-back offer on all races at Newbury on Saturday.

Meanwhile, the flat season is just getting started, with a couple of Classic trials in Ireland on Saturday.

Let’s have a look at some spot plays for the weekend in Britain and Ireland (all times U.S. Eastern Daylight Time).
Ayr, Race 3, 9:25 a.m.: Scottish Champion Hurdle (G2), 2 miles

Last year’s first two, #1 Milkwood and #7 Anna Bunina, return but without the same form; Milkwood hasn’t raced since October. The one to beat is probably #2 West Cork, who ran a great race for fifth to State Man in the County Handicap Hurdle (G3) at Cheltenham March 18 and should find this much easier. #3 Onemorefortheroad may be the biggest threat.

$10 win/$30 place: #2 West Cork

Leopardstown, Race 2, 9:35 a.m.: Red Rocks 2,000 Guineas Trial (Listed), 7 furlongs, three-year-old colts and geldings

Not a gathering of high-profile candidates for the 2,000 Guineas, with the leading two contenders, #1 Dr Zempf and #3 Glounthaune, rated around the 33-1 mark in many markets. Dr Zempf has the higher rating after finishing second in the Phoenix S. (G1) in Ireland last year. But he could be suspect at 7 furlongs, whereas Killavullan S. (G3) winner Glounthaune, considered good enough to run in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) last season (finishing 12th of 13) may have more stamina. Vertem Futurity sixth #5 Mctigue looks the best of the others.

$10 win: #3 Glounthaune
$1 trifecta: 3 with 1, 5 with all

Newbury, Race 4, 9:45 a.m.: NH Mares’ Novices' Hurdle (G2), 2 9/16 miles, novice mares

A highly-competitive handicap hurdle, where a couple of horses that last took on Cheltenham winner Love Envoi (#1 Speech Bubble, #2 Nina The Terrier) face horses still finding their way in handicaps. Perhaps the one to follow is #6 Corey’s Courage, who remains unbeaten over hurdles and hasn’t really been tested yet.

$10 win/$30 place: #6 Corey’s Courage

Ayr, Race 4, 10 a.m.: Future Champion Novices’ Chase (G2), 2 9/16 miles, novices

Just five horses are contesting this race, but all look to have some chance. Perhaps the best at the weights is #3 Do Your Job; beaten by Arkle Chase (G1) winner Edwardstone twice this season, he improved when taken back to handicap company at Newcastle last start. #1 Minella Drama looks the best of the others.

$20 win: #3 Do Your Job

Leopardstown, Race 3, 10:10 a.m.: Priory Belle 1,000 Guineas Trial (G3), 7 furlongs, three-year-old fillies

Unlike the 2,000 Guineas trial, this contains some horses well up in the 1,000 Guineas market. #8 Sacred Bridge is the best-performed, having won four in Ireland, including the Round Tower S. (G3) Aug. 27, prior to failing as favorite in the Cheveley Park S. (G1) in England. But the filly highest up in the British 1,000 Guineas market is the Aidan O’Brien-trained #4 Contarelli Chapel. She looked outstanding on debut but required knee surgery after failing at Naas May 21. This is her first run since, but a win would be required to justify her lofty market position.

$10 win/$30 place: #4 Contarelli Chapel

Ayr, Race 5, 10:35 a.m.: Scottish Grand National (G3), 4 miles

Unsurprisingly, this is an open event. But the one to follow might be #7 Win My Wings, who unlike most of his rivals has had recent experience around the four-mile trip, winning at Newcastle Feb. 26. He should give a good account of himself.

$20 win and place: #7 Win My Wings

Leopardstown, Race 4, 10:45 a.m.: Ballysax Stakes (G3), 1 1/4 miles, three-year-olds

This has been an important stepping stone for staying horses, having been won by Derby winners Galileo, High Chaparral, and Harzand. Whether any of this year’s runners will match them is hard to know, but very few are well-backed in Epsom Derby markets. The best-regarded is #6 Piz Badile, whose only two starts produced a maiden victory and a second in the Eyrefield S. (G3) to tomorrow’s race rival #1 Duke De Sessa, who gives away three pounds here. Perhaps the one to watch may be #5 Manu Et Corde, who found only Derby favorite Luxembourg too good in the Beresford S. (G2) in September last year.

$10 win/$30 place: #5 Manu Et Corde

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Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, April 2
By Sam Turner For The Daily Mail

NEWBURY

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

1.00 Surtitle

1.35 Punctuation

2.10 Indy Five

2.45 Holly Hartingo (nap)

3.20 Monsieur Lecoq

3.55 Barton Knoll

4.30 Leave Of Absence

GIMCRACK

1.00 Surtitle

1.35 Surrey Quest

2.10 First Figaro

2.45 Good Look Charm

3.20 Doukarov

3.55 Dorking Lad

4.30 Boom Boom


LINGFIELD

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

1.55 Scarborough Castle

2.30 Elsals

3.05 Valentinka

3.40 Strong Power

4.15 Marion’s Boy

4.50 Schwartz

5.20 Jeremiah Johnson

5.50 Dark Kris

GIMCRACK

1.55 Miss Sligo

2.30 Elsals (nb)

3.05 Dubai Lady

3.40 Strong Power

4.15 Menai Bridge

4.50 Schwartz

5.20 Jeremiah Johnson

5.50 Dark Kris

Newmarket – 3.05 Dubai Lady (nb); 3.40 Existent (nap).


AYR

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

1.15 Dubai Days

1.50 Dusart

2.25 Milkwood (nb)

3.00 Do Your Job

3.35 Fantastikas

4.10 Bass Rock

4.45 Floating Rock

5.15 Magic Wave

GIMCRACK

1.15 Some Reign

1.50 Dusart

2.25 Onemorefortheroad

3.00 Minella Drama

3.35 Major Dundee (nap)

4.10 Aurora Thunder

4.45 Getareason

5.15 Idem

Northerner – 1.50 Sounds Russian (nap); 5.15 Magic Wave (nb).


WOLVERHAMPTON

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

5.30 Surrey Territories

6.00 Mashaaer

6.30 Pope Gregory

7.00 Fly To Glory

7.30 Chase The Dollar

8.00 Amazing Amaya

8.30 Man Of Riddles

GIMCRACK

5.30 Captain Kane

6.00 Eshtora

6.30 Cashel

7.00 Fly To Glory

7.30 Chase The Dollar

8.00 Blissful Song

8.30 Second Kingdom


CHEPSTOW

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

1.08 Hermes Boy

1.42 Huntsmans Jog

2.17 Noble Savage

2.52 Post No Bills

3.27 Ballinsker

4.02 File Illico

4.37 Port Or Starboard

5.07 Ginny’s Destiny

GIMCRACK

1.08 Tarahumara

1.42 Premiumaccess

2.17 Shadow Walker

2.52 Post No Bills

3.27 Discko Des Plages

4.02 Siroco Jo

4.37 Halifax

5.07 I Am Rocco

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The Jury: Bets and fades for April 2

The TwinSpires Jury, consisting of James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson, are back with thoughts on this weekend's stakes action, highlighted by a trio of Kentucky Derby (G1) qualifiers at Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn Park, and Turfway Park.
What is your best bet?

James Scully: Secret Oath and Simplification are top picks in the Arkansas Derby (G1) and Florida Derby (G1), respectively, but the morning-line favorites won't offer much value for straight wagers. #5 Tawny Port, listed at 6-1 in the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3), offers wagering appeal in his second stakes attempt. A nice winner in his first two starts on Turfway's Tapeta, Tawny Port rallied past rivals for fifth when shipping for the Feb. 19 Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds, a very respectable performance given the depth of the field — Slow Down Andy won the Sunland Derby (G3) after finishing sixth. That experience should greatly benefit Tawny Port, who looks poised to run well from off the pace Saturday.

Kellie Reilly: I'm hopeful that #4 Crystal Cliffs (9-2) can achieve her much-deserved stakes breakthrough in the Sand Springs S. at Gulfstream Park. The French import has been on my radar since she missed by a head to future Grade 1 winner Harvey's Lil Goil in the 2020 Regret (G3). Crystal Cliffs has raced only twice since, again just denied in last spring's Dahlia S. at Laurel and rallying for third in the Eatontown (G3). Although she's resuming from a nine-month layoff, she has a history of firing fresh for Graham Motion, who wins at a 20% clip off extended breaks. There should be a sensible pace set-up, and pedigree suggests that Crystal Cliffs can handle a rain-affected course.

Vance Hanson: I'm not sure why #6 Shad Nation (6-1) failed to fire as a heavy favorite in her stakes debut last fall in the Chelsey Flower S. at Belmont. But rather than pursue an entry-level allowance somewhere, trainer Christophe Clement evidently has no qualms bringing her back in the Sanibel Island S. at Gulfstream on Saturday. Although an even fifth in the Chelsey Flower, Shad Nation's relative class is perhaps better judged by her debut victory at Belmont on Oct. 9. Who did she beat to the wire? Gun Boat and Spicer, who finished second and third, respectively, both came back to graduate in their next outings. Gun Boat subsequently ran third in the Wait a While S. at Gulfstream, while Spicer was most recently second by a head in the Florida Oaks (G3). Shad Nation figures to have more to give, and at a square price.

Who is the horse to fade?

JS: Last seen finishing third at odds-on in the Golden Rod (G2), #8 Sandstone (5-2) has never raced on turf or synthetics, and she's returning from a 126-day layoff against stakes-proven foes in the Bourbonette Oaks at Turfway Park. Her best performance came when leading wire-to-wire in the Rags to Riches S. last October, but it's difficult to envision a similar trip in Saturday's 12-horse field, and Sandstone is eligible to need a race as the favorite.

KR: #9 Bubble Rock (3-1) has the vibe of an underlay in the Fantasy (G3). After winning the Cincinnati Trophy convincingly on Turfway Park's Tapeta, the next step for the turf/synthetic performer would presumably have been the Bourbonette Oaks. Instead, she pops up for a dirt debut at Oaklawn Park. Bubble Rock is already a Grade 3 winner from last season's Matron (G3) on turf, so it's not just a case of pursuing a graded title. I'm tempted to view this as placement more for the owner — she is a homebred for Arkansan John Ed Anthony's Shortleaf Stable. The Brad Cox trainee could make a seamless transition to dirt, but she's a short price while stepping up into a wide-open Kentucky Oaks (G1) points race.

VH: Neither the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) nor the Sam F. Davis (G3) was very compelling from a depth perspective. Given that, #2 Classic Causeway (7-2) is a fade for me in the Florida Derby. Although visually impressive winning both, it was easy for him to pick off such low-hanging fruit, especially after setting a moderate pace in the Tampa Bay Derby. Re-routed to the Florida Derby after connections originally declared next week's Blue Grass (G1) as his final Kentucky Derby prep, the Gulfstream fixture will determine whether he is truly up to Derby standard. Count me still skeptical.

What else is worth noting?

JS: #4 Martini Blu, listed at 10-1 in Saturday's eighth race at Oaklawn Park, is a longshot of interest. Connections tried the debut maiden winner in the 2021 Smarty Jones S. second time out, but Martini Blu exited a fifth with an injury. He came back from an 11-month layoff with front wraps in early January, finishing fifth, and improved four weeks later after Mac Robertson removed the bandages, finishing third in a deep allowance. Most of these rivals don't like to win — the top four choices on the morning line all look vulnerable — and Martini Blu can take advantage with a strong showing from just off the pace.

KS: I'm intrigued by #11 Tartufo (30-1) in the Kentucky Cup Classic. The lightly-raced five-year-old is tackling some seasoned veterans in this stakes debut, but he's won two straight for Carlo Vaccarezza at Turfway and Gulfstream. Most of all, Tartufo's pedigree telegraphs class on this kind of surface. He's a Creative Cause half-brother to Washington Bridge, a Grade 2 winner on the old Cushion Track at Hollywood. Elsewhere, past Derby trail alumni #4 Weyburn (10-1) (in the Sir Shackleton S. at Gulfstream) and #5 Roadster (5-1) (in the Oaklawn Mile) are launching comebacks on Saturday. Weyburn, the 2021 Gotham (G3) hero who nearly upset Mandaloun in the Pegasus S. at Monmouth, reverts to one turn for new trainer Brendan Walsh. Roadster hasn't scored since the 2019 Santa Anita Derby (G1); indeed, he's been a money-burner, and the Oaklawn Mile is a tough spot to turn things around. Roadster has benefited from another throat surgery, according to trainer Mike Stidham, so perhaps we'll see an improved effort.

VH: Along with many others, I'm intrigued by the filly Secret Oath's presence in the Arkansas Derby. Without her, there was a distinct possibility the race could have had a second dull renewal in succession. Regardless of whether she succeeds or fails, she adds plenty of pre-race luster to it, and she stands a solid chance of winning. Depending on her performance, she could possibly forsake a shot at the Kentucky Oaks to run in the Kentucky Derby itself. We haven't had a filly with a legitimate chance at winning in the Derby in a long time, but if anyone knows how to produce such a candidate it's D. Wayne Lukas.

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2022 Arkansas Derby Cheatsheet
By TwinSpires Editorial Team, Sponsored Content
April 1, 2022

By Vance Hanson

1. KAVOD (15-1) – All-or-nothing type has a solid foundation with 12 starts behind him, but after weakening in shorter races like the Southwest (G3) and Rebel (G2), his presence in a longer race like this is hard to understand; well-drawn and will attempt to take these as far as he can, but would be surprised to see stamina unseen before suddenly kick in.

2. CHASING TIME (12-1) – Raced within striking range in the Rebel before flattening out in the final quarter-mile; although not a completely discouraging effort, that wasn’t an overly strong edition of the race, so a big step forward needed here; for what it’s worth, Asmussen obviously retains some faith, and worth noting his two latest Arkansas Derby (G1) winners – Creator (11-1) and Super Stock (12-1) – surprised at double-digit prices.

3. BARBER ROAD (8-1) – Hard knocker has fallen a tad short in the three earlier local Derby preps; on the plus side, he’s more than likely to give an honest effort again in this spot; on the downside, losses to Dash Attack and Newgrange (both of whom are mostly off the Derby radar) and the unheralded Un Ojo suggests his ceiling presently isn’t as high as a couple others in the field; gut feeling is that minor share again the best-case scenario.

4. DOPPELGANGER (3-1) – Former Baffert charge now representing new barn in order to qualify for the Kentucky Derby (G1); simply outrun by the brilliant Forbidden Kingdom in the San Vicente (G2) and San Felipe (G2), the latter of which lacked much in the way of depth; seemingly fits better in this spot, it appears additional ground won’t hurt his chances, and blinkers off perhaps a good move given he wasn’t showing much speed anyway wearing them; logical threat.

5. UN OJO (6-1) – Has outrun expectations in his last three starts, including pulling off a 75-1 shocker in the Rebel; the main knock is that race came up much softer this season than it has in the recent past, and speed figures suggest he needs to improve another several more lengths to pull off a milder upset this go around; obviously won’t be the generous price he has been lately, but sure to outstay quite a few.

6. SECRET OATH (5-2) – Although a filly facing the boys here, no question she fits from a speed figure perspective; has looked awesome all winter, and stepping outside her division for a crack at this isn’t going to affect her Kentucky Oaks (G1) status one iota; barn knows what it takes for a filly to transcend her division at this time of year, having done it with Winning Colors, Serena’s Song, and Althea, the latter the 1984 Arkansas Derby heroine; looks a solid win prospect on paper despite prior inexperience in open company.

7. BEN DIESEL (15-1) – No apparent excuse for the dud in the Rebel following an improved effort in the Southwest; interim works suggest he might be coming into this race in better spirits, but fact remains he’s gone unplaced in three of four Derby qualifiers despite receiving generally good support; has given the impression thus far at being a cut or two below what is needed to win a race of this caliber.

8. CYBERKNIFE (8-1) – Took a big step forward last time in figuring out the mental aspect of the game, which had hindered him in several prior races; looked much more professional dominating allowance foes on the Risen Star Day undercard, thus earning a second shot in stakes company following a disappointing try in the Lecomte (G3); arguably less exposed than some who have been through the local prep mill all winter; a win threat with mild improvement, but backers should expect an off-price far less than the ML here.

9. WE THE PEOPLE (7-2) – After two convincing victories to start his career, including in a two-turn allowance, he takes a deserved step up in class here; certainly has the pedigree to succeed at the highest level — sire needs no introduction, and he descends from Grade 1-winning sprinter Harmony Lodge, a half-sister to Arkansas Derby winner Graeme Hall; relative inexperience is the main drawback; he debuted less than two months ago, and now faces much more seasoned rivals; that makes him somewhat unappetizing at the expected price, but the potential is certainly there for him to make an impact here.

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Aqueduct Racetrack Picks - Saturday, April 2, 2022

Race 1: 2-3-1-5
Race 2: 6-5-3-4
Race 3: 5-1-6-4
Race 4: 4-2-5-6
Race 5: 5-6-3-7
Race 6: 1-4-5-2
Race 7: 3-6-1-5
Race 8: 3-5-2-1
Race 9: 2-4-9-7
**Most Likely: I'm Fine #5 (Race 3)**
**Best Value: Irresistible Girl #5 (Race 5)**

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Charles Town Picks - Saturday, April 2, 2022

Race 1: 2-5-3-1
Race 2: 3-2-1-5
Race 3: 5-3-7-6
Race 4: 7-5-4-1
Race 5: 4-5-2-6
Race 6: 6-7-4-1
Race 7: 3-7-1-4
Race 8: 5-2-8-9
**Most Likely Winner: Sonde St Blues #5 (Race 3)**
**Best Value: Quiet Justice #5 (Race 8)**

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Fonner Park Picks - Saturday, April 2, 2022

Race 1: 5-2-1-3
Race 2: 3-1-6-7
Race 3: 7-6-5-2
Race 4: 4-1-6-7
Race 5: 8-6-1-3
Race 6: 4-3-2-6
Race 7: 5-9-2-1
Race 8: 8-1-4-2
Race 9: 10-4-2-5
Race 10: 3-8-5-9
**Most Likely Winner: Dazzl'n Mischief #7 (Race 3)**
**Best Value: Just Splendid #3 (Race 2)**

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Gulfstream Park Picks - Saturday, April 2, 2022

Race 1: 6-9-1-7
Race 2: 5-3-4-8
Race 3: 2-3-6-7
Race 4: 9-4-5-2
Race 5: 5-8-2-3
Race 6: 4-7-2-5
Race 7: 5-3-1-4
Race 8: 8-2-11-4
Race 9: 4-3-5-6
Race 10: 2-9-1-6
Race 11: 8-6-2-1
Race 12: 5-7-4-2
Race 13: 9-1-2-7
Race 14: 7-2-3-6
**Most Likely: White Abarrio #7 (Race 14)**
**Best Value: Tide Of The Sea #4 (Race 9)**

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Laurel Park Picks - Saturday, April 2, 2022

Race 1: 1-6-4-5
Race 2: 8-9-4-1
Race 3: 1-2-5-3
Race 4: 1-5-2-4
Race 5: 1-9-5-10
Race 6: 3-1-7-6
Race 7: 7-3-4-2
Race 8: 1-6-3-2
Race 9: 2-1-5-6
**Most Likely Winner: Whenigettoheaven #8 (Race 2)**
**Best Value: Cabra Chica #3 (Race 6)**

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Mahoning Valley Picks - Saturday, April 2, 2022

Race 1: 5-4-1-2
Race 2: 4-1-5-2
Race 3: 3-6-4-1
Race 4: 4-2-7-6
Race 5: 1-2-6-4
Race 6: 8-4-9-1
Race 7: 3-4-5-6
Race 8: 1-6-3-4
Race 9: 4-3-7-1
**Most Likely Winner: Gran Chemin #4 (Race 4)**
**Best Value: Reys Pina Colada #8 (Race 6)**

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Oaklawn Park Picks - Saturday, April 2, 2022

Race 1: 6-3-7-4
Race 2: 5-2-4-7
Race 3: 8-6-4-5
Race 4: 6-2-8-4
Race 5: 2-4-5-1
Race 6: 7-4-1-8
Race 7: 6-4-5-8
Race 8: 9-5-10-1
Race 9: 6-4-9-8
Race 10: 9-7-6-5
Race 11: 5-6-8-1
Race 12: 6-3-1-9
Race 13: 12-6-8-9
**Most Likely: Secret Oath #6 (Race 12)**
**Best Value: Silver Prospector #6 (Race 9)**

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Sam Houston Race Park Picks - Saturday, April 2, 2022

Race 1: 2-7-3-6
Race 2: 3-5-7-4
Race 3: 6-4-3-5
Race 4: 3-8-12-4
Race 5: 3-8-1-2
Race 6: 7-1-12-5
Race 7: 7-6-5-1
Race 8: 4-2-8-1
Race 9: 8-1-6-10
**Most Likely: Intimidation #6 (Race 3)**
**Best Value: Rumpus #3 (Race 4)**