Friday 8/5/22 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-05-2022, 07:00 AM

Friday’s games

National League
Miami (48-57) @ Cubs (41-63)
— Cabrera is 2-1, 3.45 in three starts.
— Marlins are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Chicago.

— Miami is 9-17 in its last 26 games.
— Marlins are 25-29 on road.
— under 4-1 last five games.
— scored run in first inning: 17-105
— record in first 5 innings: 37-48-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-0-x

— Steele is 1-2, 5.52 in his last three starts.
— Cubs are 7-12 in his starts.
— over 7-4-1 last 12
— allowed run in first inning: 4-19
— record in first 5 innings: 7-8-4
— He hasn’t pitched against Miami.

— Cubs lost six of last seven games.
— Cubs are 20-32 at home.
— under 18-6-3 last 27 games
— scored run in first inning: 37-104
— record in first 5 innings: 40-48-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-x-6.1

Washington (36-71) @ Philadelphia (57-48)
— Gray is 0-2, 7.20 in his last three starts.
— Nationals are 2-6 in his last eight starts.
— under 5-2-1 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 7-19
— record in first 5 innings: 6-9-4
— He is 1-0, 1.50 in two starts vs Philly TY.

— Washington lost six of last eight games.
— Nationals are 19-31 on road.
— under 7-4 last 11 games.
— scored run in first inning: 32-107
— record in first 5 innings: 28-67-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4.2-0

— Gibson is 2-1, 3.47 in his last four starts.
— Philly is 4-2 in his last six home starts.
— over 3-1-1 last five home starts
— allowed run in first inning: 3-20
— record in first 5 innings: 7-12-1
— He is 0-2, 14.09 in two starts vs Washington.

— Phillies are 7-1 in last eight games.
— Philly is 27-25 at home.
— over 5-3-1 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 27-105
— record in first 5 innings: 41-45-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-2-0

Atlanta (63-42) @ NY Mets (66-38)
— Anderson is 3-1, 4.01 in his last five starts.
— Atlanta is 9-3 in his last 12 starts.
— over 10-8-2
— allowed run in first inning: 6-20
— record in first 5 innings: 12-4-4
— He is 2-2, 3.42 in five starts vs New York.

— Braves are 40-16 in their last 56 games.
— Atlanta is 26-21 on road.
— over 10-4-1 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 31-106
— record in first 5 innings: 59-35-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-2.1-2

— Walker is 6-0, 2.38 in his last nine starts.
— Mets are 11-7 in his starts
— under 10-5 last 15
— allowed run in first inning: 6-18
— record in first 5 innings: 9-4-5
— He is 1-1, 2.88 in five starts vs Atlanta.

— Mets are 9-1 in their last ten games.
— Mets are 32-17 at home.
— over 7-3 last ten games.
— scored run in first inning: 37-105
— record in first 5 innings: 56-27-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2-3

Cincinnati (42-62) @ Milwaukee (57-48)
— bullpen game

— Reds are 14-8 in last 22 games.
— Cincinnati is 18-30 on road.
— under 9-3 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 26-104
— record in first 5 innings: 35-53-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 0.2-2.2-x

— Lauer is 1-0, 3.31 in his last three starts.
— Milwaukee is 12-7 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 3-19
— record in first 5 innings: 9-4-6
— He is 2-4, 4.46 in eight starts vs Cincinnati.

— Brewers lost their last four games.
— Milwaukee is 26-20 at home.
— over 10-3 last thirteen games
— scored run in first inning: 35-105
— record in first 5 innings: 47-38-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-4.1-2.2

Colorado (47-61) @ Arizona (46-58)
— Marquez is 2-2, 3.51 in his last four starts.
— Colorado is 4-1 in his last five road starts.
— under 7-2 last nine
— allowed run in first inning: 5-20
— record in first 5 innings: 6-11-3
— He is 1-1, 4.15 in two starts vs Arizona TY.

— Colorado is 4-12 in its last 16 games.
— Rockies are 17-32 on road.
— under 7-3 last ten games.
— scored run in first inning: 31-105
— record in first 5 innings: 30-57-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3-3.1

— Bumgarner is 1-2, 5.68 in his last three starts.
— Arizona is 4-8 in his last 12 starts
— over 9-6-1 last 16 starts
— allowed run in first inning:12-21
— record in first 5 innings: 7-13-1
— He is 19-10, 3.37 in 40 starts vs Colorado.

— Diamondbacks are 1-5 in last six games.
— Arizona is 27-27 at home.
— over 3-0 last three games
— scored run in first inning: 29-104
— record in first 5 innings: 40-38-26
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 8.2-3.1-3

San Diego (60-48) @ Los Angeles (72-33)
— Manaea is 3-1, 4.57 in his last four starts.
— Padres are 4-6 in his road starts.
— over 13-2-1 last 16
— allowed run in first inning: 7-19
— record in first 5 innings: 5-10-4
— He is 0-3, 7.00 in four starts vs Los Angeles.

— Padres are 4-2 in last six games.
— San Diego is 30-24 on road.
— over 7-2-1 last ten games.
— scored run in first inning: 29-106
— record in first 5 innings: 50-32-24
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3-4.1

— Gonsolin is 1-1, 6.75 in his last three starts.
— Dodgers are 13-2 in his last 15 starts.
— under 9-2-1 last 12
— allowed run in first inning: 2-19
— record in first 5 innings: 13-2-4
— He is 3-0, 1.73 in four starts vs San Diego.

— Dodgers are 33-9 in their last 42 games.
— Los Angeles is 35-15 at home.
— under 21-13-3 last 37 games
— scored run in first inning: 39-105
— record in first 5 innings: 64-25-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-5

American League
Houston (69-38) @ Cleveland (54-51)
— Valdez is 1-1, 4.26 in his last four starts.
— Astros are 11-5 in his last 16 starts.
— over 6-3 last nine
— allowed run in first inning: 4-21
— record in first 5 innings: 9-7-5
— He is 3-0, 2.81 in three games (2 starts) vs Cleveland.

— Astros are 5-3 in their last eight games.
— Houston is 35-21 on road.
— under 14-6 last 20 games
— scored run in first inning: 38-107
— record in first 5 innings: 63-30-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2-3

— Cleveland hasn’t named a starter.

— Guardians are 11-7 in their last 18 games.
— Cleveland is 27-21 at home.
— over 12-5 last seventeen games.
— scored run in first inning: 31-105
— record in first 5 innings: 41-43-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4.2

Tampa Bay (55-49) @ Detroit (42-65)
— Kluber is 4-1, 4.66 in his last five starts.
— Rays are 11-9 in his starts
— over 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 3-20
— record in first 5 innings: 9-10-1
— He is 13-7, 3.31 in 27 starts vs Detroit.

— Tampa Bay lost eight of last 12 games.
— Rays are 23-28 on road.
— under 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 31-105
— record in first 5 innings: 48-37-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5-3

— BGarcia allowed 2 runs in 3.2 IP (68 PT) in his first ‘22 start.
— Tigers are 1-0 in his starts
— under 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0
— He gave up 5 runs in 1.2 IP, in two relief stints vs Tampa Bay.

— Tigers are 6-18 in their last 24 games.
— Detroit is 25-28 at home.
— under 8-0 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 21-107
— record in first 5 innings: 34-59-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-3

White Sox (53-52) @ Texas (47-58)
— Cease is 4-0, 0.36 in his last four starts.
— White Sox are 16-5 in his starts.
— under 6-3 road starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-21
— record in first 5 innings: 13-7-1
— He is 2-0, 3.14 in three starts vs Texas.

— White Sox are 12-7 in their last 19 games.
— Chicago is 28-23 on road.
— under 7-2 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 26-105
— record in first 5 innings: 45-48-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-0

— Otto is 0-5, 7.39 in his last seven starts.
— Texas is 5-10 in his starts.
— under 8-7
— allowed run in first inning: 5-15
— record in first 5 innings: 5-10
— He hasn’t pitched against Chicago.

— Rangers are 11-21 in last 32 games.
— Texas is 22-29 at home.
— over 11-4 last 15 home games
— scored run in first inning: 25-105
— record in first 5 innings: 37-45-23
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3-4

Boston (53-54) @ Kansas City (42-64)
— Winckowski is 1-4, 6.48 in his last five starts.
— Red Sox are 4-5 in his starts.
— under 6-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-9
— record in first 5 innings: 3-6
— He hasn’t pitched against Kansas City.

— Red Sox won three of last five games.
— Boston is 27-27 on road.
— over 16-11 last 27 games.
— scored run in first inning: 29-107
— record in first 5 innings: 40-41-26
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5 -3

— Greinke is 1-1, 3.32 in his last four starts.
— Royals are 8-4 in his last 12 starts.
— over 7-4-1 last 12
— allowed run in first inning: 2-17
— record in first 5 innings: 6-7-4
— He is 2-5, 5.09 in eight starts vs Boston.

— Kansas City lost seven of last ten games.
— Royals are 23-30 at home.
— under 9-6 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 29-106
— record in first 5 innings: 39-50-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-2-3

Toronto (59-46) @ Minnesota (55-50)
— Berrios is 3-0, 3.00 in his last six starts.
— Blue Jays are 10-2 in his last 12 starts
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 8-21
— record in first 5 innings: 9-6-6
— He is 2-1, 3.66 in three starts vs Minnesota

— Blue Jays won 14 of their last 18 games.
— Toronto is 25-25 on road.
— under 7-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 38-105
— record in first 5 innings: 43-38-24
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-4-3

— Mahle was 3-1, 3.80 in his last four starts for the Reds.
— Cincinnati was 8-11 in his starts
— over 12-7
— allowed run in first inning: 5-19
— record in first 5 innings: 9-8-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Toronto.

— Minnesota is 8-13 in its last 21 games.
— Twins are 29-24 at home.
— over 16-7 last 23 games
— scored run in first inning: 36-104
— record in first 5 innings: 53-36-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-4-4

LA Angels (44-62) @ Seattle (57-49)
— Sandoval is 0-5, 6.20 in his last five starts.
— Angels are 7-10 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 5-17
— record in first 5 innings: 8-7-2
— He is 0-0, 1.64 in two starts vs Seattle TY.

— Angels are 17-44 in their last 61 games.
— Angels are 20-29 on road.
— under 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 31-105
— record in first 5 innings: 48-42-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3.1-6.2

— Ray allowed 10 runs in 5.2 IP in his last two starts.
— Seattle is 12-9 in his starts
— over 3-0 in his last three starts.
— allowed run in first inning: 4-21
— record in first 5 innings: 7-10-4
— He is 2-0, 0.64 in two starts vs Anaheim.

— Mariners are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
— Seattle is 27-23 at home.
— over 4-1-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 31-106
— record in first 5 innings: 42-46-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-3.2-2.1

Interleague games
Pittsburgh (43-62) @ Baltimore (54-51)
— Keller is 1-2, 2.16 in his last four starts.
— Pirates are 6-12 in his starts
— under 7-4 last 11
— allowed run in first inning: 6-18
— record in first 5 innings: 4-8-6
— He hasn’t pitched against Baltimore.

— Pirates won their last three games.
— Pittsburgh is 19-33 on road.
— over 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 20-105
— record in first 5 innings: 33-51-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-7.2-5.2

— Kremer is 0-2, 8.56 in his last three starts.
— Orioles are 6-4 in his starts.
— under 6-4
— allowed run in first inning: 2-10
— record in first 5 innings: 3-5-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Pittsburgh.

— Orioles are 19-7 in their last 26 games.
— Baltimore is 25-31 on road.
— over 4-1 last five games.
— scored run in first inning: 19-105
— record in first 5 innings: 40-50-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-x

New York (70-36) @ St Louis (57-48)
— Cortes is 3-0, 2.60 in his last five starts.
— New York is 14-5 in his starts.
— over 5-2-1 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 5-19
— record in first 5 innings: 10-5-4
— He hasn’t pitched against St Louis.

— New York is 4-3 in its last seven games.
— New York is 29-21 on road.
— over 19-5-1 last 25 games
— scored run in first inning: 37-106
— record in first 5 innings: 54-30-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-3-x

— Hudson is 0-2, 5.14 in his last four starts.
— Cardinals are 2-7 in his last nine starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 5-19
— record in first 5 innings: 7-7-5
— He hasn’t pitched against New York.

— Cardinals are 6-1 in their last seven games.
— St Louis is 32-20 at home.
— under 6-2 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 35-105
— record in first 5 innings: 48-40-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-x-5.2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-05-2022, 12:43 PM

Charles Town Picks - Friday, August 5, 2022

Race 1: 3-4-2-1
Race 2: 5-1-3-2
Race 3: 6-1-3-5
Race 4: 2-5-1-4
Race 5: 6-3-1-4
Race 6: 2-1-6-7
Race 7: 3-1-5-2
Race 8: 9-4-7-1
**Most Likely Winner: Mischievous Jesse #3 (Race 1)**
**Best Value: Shoofly Pie #3 (Race 7)**

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-05-2022, 12:43 PM

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Picks: Friday, August 5, 2022

Race 1: 9(AE)-8-2-6-7
Race 2: 11-2-4-9
Race 3: 7-5-2-4
Race 4: 3-9-1-6
Race 5: 1-4-7-2
Race 6: 9-3-2-5
Race 7: 10-7-5-9
Race 8: 1-6-2-3
Most Likely Winner: Dancing Crane #1 (Race 5)
Best Value: Bee Catcher #10 (Race 7)

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-05-2022, 12:44 PM

Ellis Park Picks - Friday, August 5, 2022

Race 1: 10-4-1-3
Race 2: 1/1A-4-5-3
Race 3: 7-3-2-1
Race 4: 3-4-6-1
Race 5: 10-1/1A-8-1
Race 6: 1-5-2-6
Race 7: 6-5-8-2
Race 8: 1/1A-6-8-2
**Most Likely Winner: Scotch No Rocks #7 (Race 3)**
**Best Value: Becky Thatcher #3 (Race 4)**

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-05-2022, 12:44 PM

Laurel Park Picks - Friday, August 5, 2022

Race 1: 4-2-3-6
Race 2: 7-2-1-5
Race 3: 1-4-6-2
Race 4: 2-1-5-6
Race 5: 4-1-8-6
Race 6: 3-2-8-1
Race 7: 10-5-2-1
Race 8: 3-6-7-1/1A
Race 9: 8-1-2-4
**Most Likely Winner: General Strike #4 (Race 1)**
**Best Value: Backnthewoods #4 (Race 5)**

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-05-2022, 12:44 PM

Saratoga Picks: Friday, August 5, 2022

Race 1: 5-1-6-2
Race 2: 4-7-9-3
Race 3: 2-3-6-4
Race 4: 4-3-1-5
Race 5: 7-1-10-5
Race 6: 4-9-8-3
Race 7: 5-4-7-2
Race 8: 9-6-3-2
Race 9: 5-4-3-6
Race 10: 5-7-6-3
Most Likely Winner: Golden Pal #5 (Race 9)
Best Value: Tiz The Bomb #9 (Race 8)

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-05-2022, 12:45 PM

Saratoga Late Pick 4 Analysis | Friday, August 5, 2022
by Frank Carulli

The road to unlocking Friday’s Late Pick 4 at Saratoga went through jockey Joel Rosario in July. The track’s second-leading rider rode winners on all three Fridays the 50-cent wager was offered. Two of Rosario’s winners went off at 12-1 and 7-1, respectively, producing Pick 4 payouts of $981 and $720. He has mounts in a pair of graded stakes on the turf that are part of this week’s sequence.

SAR 7th race (4:29 EST) -- LIL COMMISSIONER cruised up 4-wide on the turn to take a commanding lead, then dug in while tiring and drifting in the final sixteenth to win on the class drop at 7F. He spoiled a repeat bid by class-rising Zavion (9-38, $235k), who ran into traffic on the turn. DIRECT ORDER rallied for two wins and a second in his last three starts at this level and gets ample pace flow to strike again for his fourth new barn this year. DARK STORM, plagued by slow starts throughout his career, drops in for his cheapest claiming tag to date and could capitalize on an ideal setup to spring a mild upset.

SAR 8th race (5:05 EST) -- STOLEN BASE seeks his second Grade II turf stakes victory in the $200,000 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes. He advanced steadily after he clipped heels on the first turn to beat a quality field in the $500,000 American Turf at Churchill Downs two starts back. He out-kicked Balnikhov, who came back to win the restricted Oceanside Stakes at Delmar, he handed G-III winner Sy Dog his first loss in four starts and he finished 7-3/4 lengths ahead of Main Event, who followed with a wire-to-wire victory in the Grade III Kent Stakes at Delaware Park. Stolen Base back-pedaled in the G-I Belmont Derby a month ago, but delivered an encouraging 4F workout on the Saratoga lawn Sunday. WIT is sure to draw a lot of attention with a 5/2-1-1 graded stakes record, with two of the setbacks coming against multiple G-I winner Jack Christopher. But he makes his turf debut and the foals of his unraced dam, Numero d’Oro, are 20-for-71 overall but 0-for-6 in turf routes. DOUBLE CLUTCH made a 5-wide, last-to-second move in the final eighth in his first stakes try. He got up to finish second behind sharp, odds-on winner Annapolis.

SAR 9th race (5:39 EST) -- GOLDEN PAL returns to the states after a nightmarish trip to Royal Ascot when his five-race, graded stakes winning streak ended with an unprepared start. He breezed a pair of 5F bullets at Saratoga recently and tries to reaffirm trainer Wesley’s Ward belief that he is the ‘fastest horse on the planet.’ If he doesn’t rebound, ARZAC, with Rosario summoned to ride, could be the one to spoil the homecoming. He lost ground throughout in the G-II Highlander at Woodbine but still managed to sweep 5-wide to a commanding lead at the 1/8-pole before tiring late to finish second. He should sit a dream trip off a rapid pace on the cutback from 6F to 5-1/2F.

SAR 10th race (6:13 EST) – Taking nothing to chance in this maiden claimer for New York breds. With four well-beaten class droppers, two first-time starters and the 2-3 finishers from a recent 6F sprint at this level, hit the ‘ALL’ button.

Suggested 50-cent Ticket

SAR 7th Race: 2, 3, 4

SAR 8th Race: 5, 7

SAR 9th Race: 3, 5

SAR 10th Race: ALL

COST: $54

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-05-2022, 12:45 PM

Spa selections 2022: Saratoga picks August 5
Joseph Aiello

Spa selections 2022: Saratoga picks August 5
In Spa Selections, our correspondent provides his Saratoga picks for key races on today’s Saratoga card!

Race 8 – Grade II National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes

1. #7 Double Clutch (5-1) – This colt made a nice closing move last time out in the Manila, and appears to be trending up in just his fourth start

2. #6 Ready to Purrform (9-2) – Has run in four straight stakes races, and is routinely a short price, should be closing late with Rosario

3. #8 Celestial City (6-1) – Castellano may need to have this colt by Uncle Mo a bit more forward than usual here, but has run back to back solid races in the money

4. #3 Wit (4-1) – First time turfer for Todd Pletcher who won the Grade III Sanford here last year, the surface chance is interesting for this one who still has plenty of talent

Race 9 – Grade III Troy Stakes

1. #5 Golden Pal (1-2) – Clear winner if he runs his race, but may be pressed by Carotari if both horses break well which makes this more difficult

2. #4 Carotari (6-1) – The only one who is likely to be near Golden Pal early, and nearly won this race last year plus has put forth two good efforts at Saratoga before

3. #7 Thin White Duke (30-1) – Three races at the Spa and three seconds, this four year old gelding has been unlucky in the past, but runs best going shorter and needs to break well here

4. #3 Arzak (9-2) – Has run from up on the pace and as a closer, which gives Rosario some options as a few here are likely trying to go all out from the jump and hang on late

Race 10 – MC 25000

1. #7 Skyward Princess (7-2) – Adds blinkers, and despite not improving much with the class drop last time, this one can be a factor if more involved with the early lead

2. #6 Wicked Lady (5-2) – Hoping for some improvement with the class drop into claiming company, although her first two races may be good enough to win here

3. #4 Big Bean Christine (7-2) – Actually has had some of the best speed figures recently and is the most experienced, with a pretty good chance to hit the board here among this company

4. #3 Regal Rebel (6-1) – Hasn’t been close in four tries, but another one that drops to maiden claiming for the first time and has had good breaks from the gate in the past

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-05-2022, 12:45 PM

Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Friday, August 5

By Sam Turner For The Daily Mail

Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Friday's meetings at Brighton, Musselburgh, Thirsk, Haydock and Newmarket.

Brighton

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

1.20 Minhaaj

1.50 Betweenthesticks

2.20 Pink Crystal

2.50 Shalfa

3.20 Temur Khan

3.50 Loquace

4.25 Lethal Angel

GIMCRACK

1.20 Minhaaj

1.50 Outland Mission

2.20 Pink Crystal

2.50 Shalfa

3.20 Hidden Pearl

3.50 Unsung Hero

4.25 Hot Hot Hot

Newmarket – 2.20 Pink Crystal (nap).

Musselburgh

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

1.40 Iron Sheriff

2.10 New Definition

2.40 Dark Jedi

3.10 Eeh Bah Gum

3.40 Brazen Bolt

4.10 The Gay Blade

4.40 Bulls Aye

GIMCRACK

1.40 Bankawi

2.10 New Definition (nap)

2.40 Happy

3.10 Global Humor

3.40 Merricourt

4.10 Doomsday

4.40 Red Bond

Thirsk

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

2.00 Mr Orange (nap)

2.30 Sparkling Red

3.00 Perotto

3.30 Capofan

4.00 Brazen Idol

4.35 Will He Dance

GIMCRACK

2.00 Mr Orange

2.30 Equity’s Darling

3.00 Finest Sound

3.30 Love Fifteen

4.00 Brazen Idol

4.35 Jamih

Northerner – 2.30 Sparkling Red (nap); 4.00 Sydney Bay (nb).

Haydock

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

5.07 Sameem

5.42 Zim Baby

6.17 Batemans Bay (nb)

6.52 Westerton

7.27 Gold Aura

8.02 Bungley

8.37 Colinton

GIMCRACK

5.07 Wild Thunder

5.42 Dreams Of Thunder

6.17 Sir Jock Bennett

6.52 Docklands

7.27 Gold Aura

8.02 Monica

8.37 Molinari

Newmarket

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

5.25 Lady Hamana

6.00 Duchray

6.35 Opera Ghost

7.10 Giavellotto

7.45 Sayifyouwill

8.20 Tanmawwy

GIMCRACK

5.25 Brasilian Princess

6.00 Twinkle Twilight

6.35 Local Dynasty

7.10 Giavellotto (nb)

7.45 Jilly Cooper

8.20 Bergerac

Newmarket – 7.45 Present Moment (nb).

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-05-2022, 12:46 PM

Saratoga Picks: Late Pick 4 includes a pair of turf stakes on August 5
By J.N. Campbell

Saratoga Picks: Friday, August 5, 2022

Race 1: 5-1-6-2
Race 2: 4-7-9-3
Race 3: 2-3-6-4
Race 4: 4-3-1-5
Race 5: 7-1-10-5
Race 6: 4-9-8-3
Race 7: 5-4-7-2
Race 8: 9-6-3-2
Race 9: 5-4-3-6
Race 10: 5-7-6-3
Most Likely Winner: Golden Pal #5 (Race 9)
Best Value: Tiz The Bomb #9 (Race 8)

Late Pick 4 … Races 7-10

Race 7: Dirt, 1 Mile, Clm16k, 3+

The Late Pick 4 begins on the Main Track at The Spa, and even though it is a “claiming” contest, that doesn’t mean it is an easy beginning. I do have a pair of runners that I like very much, and either of them could score. My top pick is Jeffrey Englehart’s Ragtime Blues #5. A horse by Union Rags, he has some game efforts at Aqueduct, Laurel, and in May at Pimlico. In 21 career starts, he has proved that he can handle a crowd like this one, and I like the addition of Luis Saez. If his mount can break well, then the team has a chance to visit the winner’s circle. One other entry that caught my eye was a claim made by trainer Gustavo Rodriguez. Direct Order #4 always seems to get dealt in the NYRA Racing Office, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t capable. His new barn has made a shrewd decision, and is sticking with regular rider Manny Franco. I think that is very important once a mount gets transferred, and it can make a major difference. The son of New Year’s Day might have 40 starts under him, but he is not done yet. Neither are we … time to move on to the next race!

Leg 1: 4/5 (2-Deep)

Wagering Recommendation: $100 Bankroll, Graduated Wager, WPS # ($10-W, $15-P, $75-S)

Race 8: Turf, 1 Mile, National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame S. (G2), $200k, 3

One of the many turf highlights of the Saratoga Summer is this race—the HOF Stakes. A G2, it regularly brings together a nice field. I am not sure if moisture will play a factor in the running of this race, so be sure to check the track conditions before heading to the windows. The Inner Turf will be the spot, and I believe that Tiz the Bomb #9 has my vote when it comes to the top spot. Kenny McPeek’s colt by Hit It a Bomb appears full of class, and not just because he ran in KYD148. His last race, the Belmont Derby (G1), was just terrible, as he got the worst trip possible. It is time for some redemption … Owned by the conditioner’s Magdalena Racing, he really enjoys the grass, much more so than the dirt. I remember walking by him at the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, and his long and lean body speaks “turf.” Julien Leparoux is as tough as they come, and he really understands how to get the best out of his mount, especially on the lawn. You might recall that he was Tepin’s jockey … fitting that she will be inducted into the HOF at Saratoga this week … This race is a clear “Single,” and McPeek’s charge gets it done. Sit back and watch that devasting leg kick this colt has … it is something to behold.

Leg 2: 9 (Single)

Wagering Recommendation: $25/$50 WP #9

Race 9: Turf, 5

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-05-2022, 12:48 PM

TimeformUS Saratoga Horses in Focus for Friday, August 5, 2022

David Aragona

RACE 4: JEMOGRAPHY (#2)

I would peg #3 Tapizearance as the horse to beat in this race, though he and all of the other short prices in this field are hardly trustworthy options. Tapizearance obviously didn’t run well first off the claim for Gustavo Rodriguez last time, but he was also stepping up into a much tougher spot and never looked comfortable chasing wide. He’s now dropping down to a more appropriate class level and will be tough if he can recapture the consistent form that he displayed for Linda Rice. I prefer him to #5 Magnetron, who could take some money off a couple of competitive speed figures at Finger Lakes. Some may be attracted to him because he’s exiting a victory, but he’s really more of a cheaper claimer. My top pick is #2 Jemography. Like the morning-line favorite, he didn’t run well first off the claim for a new barn last time. However, he never was going to be competitive in the Saginaw Stakes. I think some may mistakenly assume he’s just fallen apart for new trainer Ed DeLauro, but I wonder if he ran there just to make the race fill. It never looked like Eric Cancel really asked him for his best, as he was just eased to the wire once beaten. His prior form is solid and I think he’s a strong fit here if able to bounce back.

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RACE 5: MY SWEET STORY (#8)

My primary opinion in this allowance marathon is that I want to play against #1 Shad Nation, who could go favored by default, going out for Christophe Clement with Irad Ortiz Jr. riding. Her recent form is not particularly compelling, and I don’t see any evidence that she’s crying out for more ground. I actually much prefer her stablemate #1A Santa Giulia on the stretch-out. Yet she needs one scratch to get into the main body of the field, and I can’t be too positive on her, since Shad Nation will drive down her price if both run. I’m most interested in two alternatives. My top pick is #8 My Sweet Story. This grey filly has slowly but surely been coming along. She achieved her maiden victory with a late rush from last-to-first at Colonial last summer, but still seemed like a work in progress. She returned from a lengthy layoff recently with a pair of improved efforts to kick off her 4-year-old campaign. Flown, the winner of her last, is a talented multiple stakes-placed performer. This stretch-out in distance shouldn’t be an issue for her, since she’s a full-sister to My Afleet, who won going this distance and was second in the 1 5/8-mile John's Call over this course. The other runner I want to use is #7 Good Measure. She’s only made one turf start during her career, coming last fall at Laurel. She actually ran better than the result might indicate that day, as she was never in a comfortable spot to rally, altering course in traffic while attempting to make up ground. Since then she’s shown some improvement on dirt, and has responded well to elongated distances in her last couple of starts. Clearly the stamina is there, and fondness for turf shouldn’t be an issue, as she's a half-sister to two grass winners.

RACE 8: DOUBLE CLUTCH (#7)

There are a couple of short-priced runners who I think are vulnerable in the Hall of Fame. #3 Wit figures to attract some attention as he tries turf for the first time. He really doesn’t have much pedigree for this surface, but he did appear to work well over the grass in two recent drills on the Oklahoma turf course. I won’t be shocked if he runs well, but I wouldn’t want to take any kind of short price on him. #9 Tiz the Bomb is another who could take money based on reputation. He did get a poor trip in the Belmont Derby last time, going very wide on the turns and steadying on the backstretch. However, I’m just not thrilled with his prior turf form and think he’s a little overrated. There’s not that much speed in this field, so #2 Dowagiac Chief interests me a bit. I know it looks like he’s off form right now, but he got the wrong trip in the American Turf two back. And last time he was a little awkward away from the gate and unable to attain his usual position up front. He figures to get the lead with blinkers being added this time, and speed is dangerous going a mile on the inner. My top pick is #7 Double Clutch, who just seems like an inexperienced horse who still has upside. He ran well in his first two starts against maidens and made a huge jump to finish second in the Manila last time. He was still pretty far back at the top of the stretch that day, but finished well down the center of the course. I think he has more tactical speed than shown last time and should work out a good stalking trip here. I also want to use #8 Celestial City, who closed well through traffic last time and is another who seems to be moving forward with every start.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-05-2022, 12:48 PM

Interstate Racing Tips – August 5th

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RSN Form Analyst Howard Walter covers all the daily racing tips for the QLD meeting at the Ipswich on Friday the 5th of August.

Rail Position: +2m 1100m-W/Post; True Remainder
Dual Track Meeting: N
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Good 4
Weather: Fine
Penetrometer: 5.1
Howard Walter Ipswich Tips

Ipswich, 5th August 2022

Race 1 Selections: 4,9,3,2
Race 2 Selections: 5,6,1,2
Race 3 Selections: 8,4,5,6
Race 4 Selections: 2,7,4,15
Race 5 Selections: 6,9,1,11
Race 6 Selections: 4,1,5,9
Race 7 Selections:1,2,7,16
Race 8 Selections:2,9,11,8
Race 9 Selections: 3,4,7,1
Best Bet

Race 3 No 8 Aqua Alta
Value Bet

Race 5 No 6 Mahia
Quaddie

Quaddie 1: 1,4,5
Quaddie 2: 1,2,7,16
Quaddie 3: 2,9,11
Quaddie 4: 3,4,7
Play Of The Day

Race 2 Quinella 5 & 6.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-05-2022, 12:48 PM

Monmouth Park Picks: Friday, August 5, 2022

Race 1: 3-2-6-7
Race 2: 1-2-4-7
Race 3: 7-5-6-3
Race 4: 4-2-1-5
Race 5: 4-1-6-5
Race 6: 5-3-6-1
Race 7: 1-5-2-7
Race 8: 6-2-1-3
Most Likely Winner: Cassation (Race 1)
Best Value: Mystery Mo (Race 4)

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-05-2022, 12:48 PM

Woodbine Picks - Friday, August 5, 2022

Race 1: 6-2-5-1
Race 2: 6-4-2-1
Race 3: 6-2-3-1
Race 4: 9-4-3-7
Race 5: 8-9-1-3
Race 6: 3-8-10-2
Race 7: 3-7-4-5
Race 8: 5-3-7-6
**Most Likely: Black Sun (Race 1)**
**Best Value: Gendragon (Race 8)**

Friday 8/5/22 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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