Friday 8/19/22 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-19-2022, 07:26 AM

Friday’s games

National League
Milwaukee (63-54) @ Chicago (50-67)
— Ashby is 0-5, 5.79 in his last five starts.
— Milwaukee is 5-11 in his starts.
— over 5-2 last seven road starts
— allowed run in first inning: 3-16
— record in first 5 innings: 4-9-3
— He is 2-1, 4.05 in five games (3 starts) vs Chicago.

— Brewers are 6-10 in their last 16 games.
— Milwaukee is 32-30 on road.
— under 6-3-1 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 40-117
— record in first 5 innings: 52-41-24
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-3.1

— Thompson is 2-2, 6.56 in his last five starts.
— Cubs are 4-8 in his last 12 starts.
— under 5-3 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 4-16
— record in first 5 innings: 8-6-2
— He threw 6 scoreless IP in four games (1 start) vs Milwaukee.

— Cubs are 9-4 in their last thirteen games.
— Cubs are 24-34 at home.
— under 25-11-4 last 40 games
— scored run in first inning: 39-117
— record in first 5 innings: 46-53-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3.2-3.1

Cincinnati (46-70) @ Pittsburgh (46-72)
— Ashcraft is 1-1, 2.66 in his last three starts.
— Reds are 10-5 in his starts.
— under 2-0-1 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 5-15
— record in first 5 innings: 8-4-3
— He hasn’t pitched against Pittsburgh.

— Reds are 2-7 in last nine games.
— Cincinnati is 20-34 on road.
— under 16-7-1 last 24 games
— scored run in first inning: 27-116
— record in first 5 innings: 37-61-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-2-x

— Wilson is 1-1, 4.70 in his last three starts.
— Pirates are 4-7 in his last 11 starts
— over 6-2-1 last nine
— allowed run in first inning: 8-14
— record in first 5 innings: 6-5-3
— He is 0-2, 2.84 in two starts vs Cincinnati.

— Pirates are 3-10 in their last 13 games.
— Pittsburgh is 25-31 at home.
— over 13-5-2 last 20 games
— scored run in first inning: 22-118
— record in first 5 innings: 37-58-23
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 7-3-2

NY Mets (76-43) @ Philadelphia (65-52)
— Bassitt is 3-0, 1.80 in his last three starts.
— Mets are 14-8 in his starts
— over 10-6 last 16
— allowed run in first inning: 4-22
— record in first 5 innings: 13-5-4
— He is 2-0, 1.08 in three starts vs Philly TY.

— Mets are 18-6 in their last 24 games.
— Mets are 36-24 on road.
— under 8-4 last dozen games.
— scored run in first inning: 43-119
— record in first 5 innings: 65-30-24
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-2.2-1.1

— Nola is 2-1, 1.35 in his last three starts.
— Philly is 9-5 in his last 14 starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 3-23
— record in first 5 innings: 11-7-5
— He is 0-3, 2.96 in four starts vs New York TY.

— Phillies are 15-5 in last 20 games.
— Philly is 32-26 at home.
— under 8-1 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 31-117
— record in first 5 innings: 47-49-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-x

San Francisco (59-59) @ Colorado (51-69)
— Wood is 1-0, 2.19 in his last two starts.
— Giants are 5-2 in his last seven starts
— over 12-8 last 20 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 6-23
— record in first 5 innings: 8-11-4
— He is 1-0, 2.70 in three starts vs Colorado TY.

— Giants won eight of last 12 games.
— San Francisco is 25-30 on road.
— under 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 26-118
— record in first 5 innings: 48-49-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3-4.1

— Urena is 0-3, 9.25 in his last five starts.
— Colorado is 1-7 in his starts.
— under 5-3
— allowed run in first inning: 5-8
— record in first 5 innings: 1-5-2
— He is 1-1, 4.91 in three starts vs San Francisco.

— Colorado is 8-20 in its last 28 games.
— Rockies are 33-30 at home.
— over 10-5 last fifteen games.
— scored run in first inning: 32-117
— record in first 5 innings: 31-64-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-2-6.1

St Louis (66-51) @ Arizona (55-63)
— Mikolas is 1-2, 11.05 in his last three road starts.
— St Louis is 5-2 in his last seven starts.
— under 8-3 last 11
— allowed run in first inning: 6-24
— record in first 5 innings: 10-10-4
— He is 1-1, 2.55 in four games (2 starts) vs Arizona.

— Cardinals are 13-3 in their last 16 games.
— St Louis is 26-30 on road.
— over 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 41-117
— record in first 5 innings: 55-43-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3.1-2

— Henry is 2-1, 4.15 in three starts.
— Arizona is 2-1 in his starts
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against St Louis.

— Diamondbacks are 9-5 in last 14 games.
— Arizona is 23-34 on road.
— under 7-0 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 35-118
— record in first 5 innings: 47-41-30
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1.2-4-1.2

Washington (40-80) @ San Diego (65-56)
— Espino is 0-2, 5.91 in his last four starts.
— Nationals are 5-7 in his starts.
— over 6-5
— allowed run in first inning: 3-12
— record in first 5 innings: 3-6-3
— He is 0-1, 7.88 in two games (1 start) vs San Diego.

— Washington lost 15 of last 21 games.
— Nationals are 21-36 on road.
— over 9-6-1 last 16 games.
— scored run in first inning: 32-120
— record in first 5 innings: 31-76-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3-4

— Snell is 4-1, 0.94 in his last five starts.
— Padres are 5-2 in his last seven starts.
— under 9-6
— allowed run in first inning: 2-15
— record in first 5 innings: 4-7-4
— He is 2-0, 2.12 in three starts vs Washington.

— Padres are 5-4 in last nine games.
— San Diego is 33-25 at home.
— over 13-9-1 last 23 games.
— scored run in first inning: 30-119
— record in first 5 innings: 55-38-26
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4.2-0.2

Miami (51-66) @ Los Angeles (81-36)
— Luzardo is 1-4, 4.05 in his last five starts.
— Marlins are 3-6 in his starts.
— under 7-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-9
— record in first 5 innings: 3-5-1
— He is 0-0, 5.40 in two games (1 start) vs Los Angeles.

— Miami is 12-27 in its last 39 games.
— Marlins are 27-33 on road.
— under 13-3-2 last 18 games.
— scored run in first inning: 18-118
— record in first 5 innings: 44-53-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-5-4.1

— Anderson is 4-1, 2.19 in his last six starts.
— Dodgers are 16-4 in his starts
— under 6-1 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 5-20
— record in first 5 innings: 13-5-2
— He is 1-3, 4.15 in six starts vs Miami.

— Dodgers are 42-12 in their last 54 games.
— Los Angeles is 40-15 at home.
— over 10-5-1 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 43-117
— record in first 5 innings: 70-28-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-3.1

American League
Boston (59-60) @ Baltimore (61-57)
— Crawford is 1-1, 3.57 in his last four starts.
— Red Sox are 4-5 in his starts.
— under 4-1 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 2-9
— record in first 5 innings: 1-4-4
— He gave up 2 runs without getting an out in a relief stint vs Baltimore.

— Red Sox are 5-2 in last seven games.
— Boston is 30-30 on road.
— under 4-2-1 last seven games.
— scored run in first inning: 32-119
— record in first 5 innings: 46-46-27
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-4-3

— Lyles is 3-1, 2.95 in his last four starts.
— Orioles are 6-2 in his last eight starts.
— over 4-2 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 6-24
— record in first 5 innings: 10-12-2
— He is 1-0, 3.48 in two starts vs Boston TY.

— Orioles are 3-5 in their last eight games.
— Baltimore is 33-22 at home.
— under 4-1 last five games.
— scored run in first inning: 24-118
— record in first 5 innings: 45-54-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-2-3.1

Toronto (63-54) @ New York (73-46)
— Gausman is 1-1, 2.41 in his last three starts.
— Blue Jays are 6-10 in his last 16 starts
— under 4-2 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 5-22
— record in first 5 innings: 9-11-2
— He is 7-7, 3.74 in 19 starts vs New York.

— Blue Jays are 4-8 in their last 12 games.
— Toronto is 27-29 on road.
— over 8-5 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 40-117
— record in first 5 innings: 45-45-27
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-2.2-2.1

— Taillon is 1-1, 4.61 in his last five starts.
— New York is 17-6 in his starts.
— over 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 9-23
— record in first 5 innings: 12-7-4
— He is 3-1, 2.05 in four starts vs Toronto TY.

— New York is 3-12 in its last 15 games.
— New York is 42-18 at home.
— under 6-2-1 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 41-119
— record in first 5 innings: 57-37-25
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-5.1-3

LA Angels (51-67) @ Detroit (45-75)
— Sandoval is 0-2, 2.20 in his last three starts.
— Angels are 2-10 in his last 12 starts
— under 9-6-2 last 17
— allowed run in first inning: 5-19
— record in first 5 innings: 9-8-2
— He is 1-0, 4.76 in one start vs Detroit

— Angels lost their last three games.
— Angels are 25-31 on road.
— over 3-0 last three games
— scored run in first inning: 35-118
— record in first 5 innings: 54-47-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-6.1-x

— Manning is 0-0, 3.24 in five starts.
— Tigers are 2-3 in his starts.
— under 4-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-5
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1-4
— He is 0-1, 3.72 in two starts vs Anaheim.

— Tigers are 9-27 in their last 36 games.
— Detroit is 26-33 at home.
— under 15-4-2 last 21 games
— scored run in first inning: 24-120
— record in first 5 innings: 38-63-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-3-3

White Sox (61-58) @ Cleveland (63-55)
— Lynn is 2-1, 3.50 in his last three starts.
— White Sox are 7-5 in his starts.
— under 3-1-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 4-12
— record in first 5 innings: 5-5-2
— He is 0-1, 7.20 in two starts vs Cleveland TY.

— White Sox are 20-13 in their last 33 games.
— Chicago is 31-27 on road.
— under 13-7-3 last 23 games
— scored run in first inning: 27-119
— record in first 5 innings: 48-56-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-6

— McKenzie is 1-1, 1.23 in his last two starts.
— Guardians are 8-4 in his last 12 starts.
— under 4-2 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 6-21
— record in first 5 innings: 12-8-1
— He is 0-0, 1.80 in two starts vs Chicago TY.

— Guardians are 9-3 in their last 12 games.
— Cleveland is 31-24 at home.
— under 8-3-1 last dozen games.
— scored run in first inning: 37-118
— record in first 5 innings: 48-46-24
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3-x

Kansas City (48-72) @ Tampa Bay (63-54)
— Singer is 2-1, 1.71 in his last four starts.
— Royals are 6-2 in his last eight starts
— under 7-0 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 3-16
— record in first 5 innings: 9-4-3
— He is 0-1, 7.27 in two starts vs Tampa Bay

— Kansas City is 1-6 in its last seven games.
— Royals are 19-38 on road.
— over 14-8 last 22 games
— scored run in first inning: 32-120
— record in first 5 innings: 45-56-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-2-3

— McClanahan is 2-2, 4.20 in his last five starts.
— Rays are 13-9 in his starts
— over 4-0 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 4-22
— record in first 5 innings: 13-5-4
— He is 1-0, 0.00 in one start vs Kansas City.

— Tampa Bay is 9-5 in its last 14 games.
— Rays are 36-22 at home.
— under 10-7-2 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 34-117
— record in first 5 innings: 54-41-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-3.1

Texas (53-65) @ Minnesota (61-55)
— Perez is 0-1, 5.82 in his last three starts.
— Rangers are 15-4 in his last 19 starts
— over 9-0 last nine
— allowed run in first inning: 3-23
— record in first 5 innings: 10-4-9
— He is 0-3, 5.54 in six starts vs Minnesota.

— Rangers are 17-28 in last 45 games.
— Texas is 26-31 on road.
— over 7-2-2 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 28-118
— record in first 5 innings: 41-52-25
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-4-3

— Bundy is 0-1, 5.00 in his last four starts.
— Twins are 8-12 in his starts
— over 8-2-3 last 13
— allowed run in first inning: 4-20
— record in first 5 innings: 11-6-3
— He is 7-2, 3.45 in ten starts vs Texas.

— Minnesota won its last three games.
— Twins are 34-25 at home.
— over 21-12-1 last 34 games
— scored run in first inning: 39-116
— record in first 5 innings: 61-39-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3-6.2

Seattle (65-54) @ A’s (43-76)
— Gonzales is 1-2, 7.71 in his last three starts.
— Seattle is 5-9 in his last 14 starts
— uover 4-2-1 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 7-23
— record in first 5 innings: 6-12-5
— He is 2-1, 4.34 in three starts vs Oakland TY.

— Mariners are 10-5 in their last 15 games.
— Seattle is 34-28 on road.
— over 9-1-2 last dozen road games
— scored run in first inning: 35-119
— record in first 5 innings: 46-52-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-3.1

— Irvin is 0-3, 4.05 in his last three starts.
— A’s are 7-14 in his starts
— under 8-2-1 last 11
— allowed run in first inning: 10-21
— record in first 5 innings: 6-12-3
— He is 0-5, 8.69 in five starts vs Seattle.

— A’s are 2-10 in their last 12 games.
— Oakland is 17-38 at home.
— under 35-20-3 last 58 games
— scored run in first inning: 27-119
— record in first 5 innings: 38-63-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-3.2

Interleague game
Houston (77-43) @ Atlanta (73-47)
— McCullers blanked A’s for 6 IP in his first ‘22 start.
— Astros are 1-0 in his starts
— under 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0
— He hasn’t pitched against Atlanta.

— Astros are 13-8 in their last 21 games.
— Houston is 38-25 on road.
— over 6-3-1 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 42-120
— record in first 5 innings: 73-32-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-2-4

— Wright is 5-1, 3.72 in his last seven starts.
— Braves are 11-2 in his last 13 starts
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 5-22
— record in first 5 innings: 15-5-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Houston.

— Braves are 9-1 in their last ten games.
— Atlanta is 40-23 at home.
— over 18-8-3 last 29 games
— scored run in first inning: 33-120
— record in first 5 innings: 65-42-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-4-2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-19-2022, 11:32 AM

Charles Town Picks - Friday, August 19, 2022

Race 1: 3-1-2-5
Race 2: 1-3-5-2
Race 3: 6-4-1-3
Race 4: 5-2-1-4
Race 5: 4-9-1-3
Race 6: 2-1-4-5
Race 7: 8-5-3-1
Race 8: 8-10-1-2
**Most Likely Winner: Late In The Game #1 (Race 2)**
**Best Value: Castle Of Caylee #2 (Race 6)**

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-19-2022, 11:33 AM

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Picks: Friday, August 19, 2022

Race 1: 2-5-4-1
Race 2: 1-2-4-3
Race 3: 8-2-6-4
Race 4: 7-1-3-5
Race 5: 10-3-8-2
Race 6: 8-4-2-5
Race 7: 3-6-1-9
Race 8: 8-4-5-10
Most Likely Winner: Maxim Moment #7 (Race 4)
Best Value: Horn Of Plenty #8 (Race 6)

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-19-2022, 11:33 AM

Gulfstream Park Picks - Friday, August 19, 2022

Race 1: 7-1-2-4
Race 2: 5-2-3-4
Race 3: 1-7-2-3
Race 4: 7-9-1-4
Race 5: 7-1-2-8
Race 6: 2-4-6-1
Race 7: 6-8-1-4
Race 8: 1-7-9-3
Race 9: 3-5-8-2
**Most Likely Winner: Royal Squeeze #5 (Race 2)**
**Best Value: Atomically #7 (Race 5)**

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-19-2022, 11:33 AM

Remington Park Opening Night Picks: Friday, August 19, 2022

Race 1: 7-8-2-4
Race 2: 4-7-2-6
Race 3: 6-2-5-3
Race 4: 6-5-2-8
Race 5: 2-8-4-10
Race 6: 2-11-8-5
Race 7: 6-2-4-9
Race 8: 7-2-1-4
Race 9: 9-1-10-8
Most Likely Winner: Tashkent #4 (Race 2)
Best Value: Dutch Treat #9 (Race 9)

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-19-2022, 11:33 AM

Saratoga Picks: Friday, August 19, 2022

Race 1: 4-2-3-1
Race 2: 2-1-8-7
Race 3: 4-6-2-5
Race 4: 2-1/1A-4-6
Race 5: 8-5-6-3
Race 6: 2-9-4-7
Race 7: 2-10-5-6
Race 8: 1-7-3-4
Race 9: 5-3-2-6
Race 10: 10-3-4-8
Most Likely Winner: American Starlet #2 (Race 7)
Best Value: Cadillac Candy #10 (Race 10)

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-19-2022, 11:41 AM

Ballarat racing preview & top value bets | Friday, August 19
August 18, 2022 3:56 am.
James Herbert

What Ballarat Races
Where Ballarat Turf Club – 240 Kennedys Rd, Miners Rest VIC 3352
When Friday, August 19, 2022
First Race 12:55pm AEST
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The synthetic track at Ballarat is scheduled to host a competitive eight-race card this Friday afternoon and with a bit of luck Horsebetting’s Victorian form expert can steer you into a couple of winners. With a typical winter’s day forecast, each runner will get their chance if they are good enough. Friday’s meeting is set to commence at 12:55pm AEST.
Best Bet at Ballarat – Hurtle

The Tony & Calvin McEvoy-trained Hurtle has shown to be a genuine track specialist and is set to return to the Ballarat Synthetic 1000m. The four-year-old gelding was last seen finishing midfield at Mildura on July 22, a day where he simply did not settle in the running and was beaten with 200m to go. He has two wins from as many starts on the synthetic and managed to win at the track and trip two starts back when returning from a spell. With form behind the progressive Rose Quartz during the spring and considering it is always advantageous to be up on speed on the synthetic, everything just lines up perfectly for Hurtle. With Celine Gaudray claiming 1.5kg, the Capitalist gelding goes around with 59kg on his back and should ultimately prove too hard to run down.
Best Bet

Race 5 – Silk #2 Hurtle (6)

4yo Gelding | T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy | J: Celine Gaudray (a1.5) (60.5kg)

$3.40 with Palmerbet
Next Best at Ballarat – Ronay

From one track specialist to another, the marvel that is Ronay from the Patrick Payne yard will be looking to add a remarkable 10th win to her name on the Ballarat synthetic. With a record of 28: 9-8-3 at the track, there is no doubt she will handle the conditions in front of her on Friday. She had to tough it out the hard way last time out in BM58 when travelling three wide up on speed, but really knuckled down inside the final 100m to rack up another win. Despite the step back into BM64 company this time round, this looks a race well within her reach based on current form, considering she has a win and four runner-up efforts to her name in her last five starts.
Next Best

Race 8 – Silk #3 Ronay (12)

7yo Mare | T: Patrick Payne | J: Tayla Childs (a2) (60.5kg)

$5.50 with Neds
Best Value at Ballarat – Spirit Maker

This might be a bit of a throw at the stumps, but if the Jason Warren-trained Spirit Maker takes natural improvement from her first two runs, she can give this a shake at a nice price. The three-year-old filly showed enough last time out on the Pakenham Synthetic over 1000m on August 8 when beaten 1.7 lengths in her fourth-placed effort. From barrier seven, if Damien Thornton can have the Spirt of Boom filly settled midfield with cover, Spirit Maker showed a decent enough turn of foot last time out to suggest she is capable of taking out a maiden like this. With a bit of luck, online betting sites can be generous with a nice price on offer.
Best Value

Race 4 – Silk #11 Spirit Maker (7)

3yo Filly | T: Jason Warren | J: Damien Thornton (55.5kg)

$11.00 with Unibet
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Friday, August 19, 2022

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**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-19-2022, 11:41 AM

Spa selections 2022: Saratoga picks August 19
Joseph Aiello

Spa selections 2022: Saratoga picks August 19
In Spa Selections, our correspondent provides his Saratoga picks for key races on today’s Saratoga card!

Race 7 – Alw 115000n1x

1. #5 Crowding Out (5-2) – The connections make this one the top choice, but a sneaky even field here with plenty who have races good enough to compete

2. #10 Osiria (9-2) – Adds blinkers and should be aggressive here, but had trouble holding on in the stretch last time even at this same short distance

3. #7 Caironi (15-1) – Will be better value than A Little Faith and should be closing here with the right pace set up if Carmouche positions her well from the break

4. #2 American Starlet (9-2) – This Wesley Ward trainee has run against the boys multiple times, faring well with her one race against fillies ending in a near victory at stakes level

Race 8 – Summer Colony Stakes

1. #3 Envoutante (3-1) – Comes out of a grade I try where she didn’t break sharply, but if Leparoux can get her close to the lead here, she has the past performances to win

2. #7 Bonny South (5-2) – This classy mare is almost always competitive, but has a slew of seconds and may need the right set up to close from further back against this group

3. #1 Army Wife (7-2) – Loses Rosario to Leader of the Band, but has good class and is very consistent at finishing in the top four and typically hitting the board

4. #4 Leader of the Band (4-1) – Picks up Rosario here and is a graded winner, plus should improve after a second place finish to Search Results last time out

Race 9 – Claiming 50000

1. #3 Hatari (7-2) – Took a clear step forward last time and can win here with a repeat of that effort, and keeps Irad Ortiz who gave her a good trip in her first turf win

2. #6 Diva Ready (3-1) – Dropped into claiming company last time and still wasn’t able to pick up a win, but was bet to favorite and finished second, plus won an open maiden race

3. #2 Radiant Gem (8-1) – Has run well at this distance but struggled when stepping up into allowance company, so a return to claimers could lead to a better result here

4. #5 Rosemary Potatoes (6-1) – Has run better on turf than dirt and is another to drop back into claimers after a step up, plus should be a good value play in exotics

Race 10 – Skidmore Stakes

1. #8 Appraise (3-1) – Won narrowly first time out for Chad Brown at this distance and over this turf course, so gets an edge over the others here and could sit a nice stalking trip

2. #10 Cadillac Candy (15-1) – Tougher post, but won at five furlongs last time against higher class maidens as the favorite and has the form to be in the mix here

3. #3 Oxymore (9-5) – Won by six lengths in his debut, now running for Chad Brown and needs to get clear of the others here to win but his first race puts him at least in the top two

4. #2 Fadethenoise (8-1) – Took a big step forward with his switch to turf second time out, and can compete here with continued improvement after an easy win last time

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-19-2022, 11:42 AM

Interstate Racing Tips – August 19th

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Form Analyst caller Howard Walter covers all the daily racing tips for the NSW meeting at Murwillumbah on Friday the 19th of August.

Rail Position: True
Dual Track Meeting: N
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Good 4
Weather: Fine
Howard Walter Murwillumbah Tips

Murwillumbah, 19th August 2022

Race 1 Selections: 1,2,9,6
Race 2 Selections: 10,12,11,2
Race 3 Selections: 2,1,3,4
Race 4 Selections: 1,3,7,17,14
Race 5 Selections: 7,3,2,13
Race 6 Selections: 7,2,1,3
Race 7 Selections: 8,6,1,10
Race 8 Selections: 12,3,9,7
Best Bet

Race 3 No 2 Rose Bouquet
Best Value

Race 7 No 8 Macchina Volante
Quaddie

Race 5: 2,3,7,13
Race 6 :1,2,3,7
Race 7: 1,6,8,10
Race 8: 3,7,9,12
Play Of The Day

Place all-up R1 No1, R2 No 10, R3 No 2, R4 No 1, R7 No 8.

Form Analyst Howard Walter covers all the daily racing tips for the QLD meeting at Gatton on Friday the 19th of August.

Rail Position: +0.5m 800m-400m; True Remainder
Dual Track Meeting: N
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Good 4
Weather: Fine
Howard Walter Gatton Tips

Gatton, 19th August 2022

Race 1 Selections:1,3,7,9
Race 2 Selections:1,3,2,5
Race 3 Selections:7,4,5,8
Race 4 Selections:14,11,3,4
Race 5 Selections:2,10,5,3
Race 6 Selections:4,8,7,3
Race 7 Selections:1,4,10,15
Race 8 Selections:4,5,7,10
Race 9 Selections 2,4,1,8
Race 10 Selections 6,5,7,2
Best Bet

Race 2 No 1 Dusky Dancer
Best Value

Race 4 No 14 Enterprise Fuse
Quaddie

Race 7: 1,4,10
Race 8: 4,5,7,10
Race 9: 1,2,4,8
Race 10 2,5,6,7
Play Of The Day

Race 4 Trifecta 11,14 / 3,11,14 / 3,4,11,12,14

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-19-2022, 11:42 AM

Saratoga Picks: Late Pick 4 includes a pair of stakes on August 19
By J.N. Campbell

Saratoga Picks: Friday, August 19, 2022

Race 1: 4-2-3-1
Race 2: 2-1-8-7
Race 3: 4-6-2-5
Race 4: 2-1/1A-4-6
Race 5: 8-5-6-3
Race 6: 2-9-4-7
Race 7: 2-10-5-6
Race 8: 1-7-3-4
Race 9: 5-3-2-6
Race 10: 10-3-4-8
Most Likely Winner: American Starlet #2 (Race 7)
Best Value: Cadillac Candy #10 (Race 10)

Late Pick 4 … Races 7-10

Race 7: Turf, 5

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-19-2022, 11:42 AM

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Friday, August 19, 2022
DRF Staff

Daily Racing Form has served as the most trusted source of news and information about the sport since 1894, and moving forward we have decided to provide a free daily playbook – something that both hardcore horseplayers and casual observers can reference to get informed of each day’s action.

12:40 LRL 1st FROG PRINCE (#11, 6-1) dropped in to race midpack and in between after breaking from the far outside, raced behind a sharp pace, then rallied in between for a minor award. Must deal with another wide berth, but seems to be improving. -Dan Illman | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

1:00 WO 1st BABY DRIVER (#3, 10-1) had worked well prior to her comeback, during which she closed to finish on the edges, and has since worked nicely. She could do some damage at a square price with the capable Nicholls picking up the mount. -Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

1:05 SAR 1st CHEEKY TICO's (#6, 5-1) lone dirt start vs. maiden claimers came two back for a slightly higher tag, where he came away second-best with a co-field-best 71 Beyer; drops back down after contesting the pace vs. a much stronger field going longer last time. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

1:37 LRL 3rd Trainer Michael Pino went 2 for 3 (67%, $13 ROI) in 2021 with dirt-to-turf runners adding Lasix following layoffs of 214-days or greater, and will repeat that pattern with BATON (#1, 8-1). Claimed for $50,000 two back, he finished ahead of two next-out winners in first for this barn (sixth-finisher returned to graduate for $40,000 on dirt at Parx with a 79 Beyer). The dam won on turf and has already foaled a turf winner. July 22 and July 30 works match up with Pino's Tasweya, a stakes-placed turf performer. Perhaps they breezed in company. -Dan Illman | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

1:39 SAR 2nd LADY FIREFOOT (#8, 10-1) debuted sprinting for a lower tag and ran better than it looks while enduring trouble early and late in the running; bred to stretch out but has her work cut out for her here with a few class-droppers to deal with. GATHER THE FACTS and BEACHFRONT BID both drop in to face maiden claimers for the first time for Chad Brown - past five years, MSW-to-maiden claiming drop, turf, route, Saratoga: 7 for 16, 44%, $2.79 ROI. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

2:55 GP 1st First of nine has the Nicks beginner IMEXQUISITE (#6, 5-1) in what seems like a soft spot; may be worth noting Ralph won one Sunday with a first-timing mdn.-claimer (not to mention one Saturday with a long-layoff runner); this Point of Entry filly probably hasn't shown much in the morning, but you wouldn't have to be much to prevail in this lineup. -Marty McGee | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

3:15 LRL 6th CAGED PIXIE (#10, 10-1) graduated gamely last month and seems well-spotted for first try against winners. Tracked five wide on the backstretch after breaking from the far outside post, made a four-wide bid on the turn, and wore down the leader in the last jump. Demand value on the tote as she drew outside again, and might face a stronger pace scenario here. -Dan Illman | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

3:48 LRL 7th BROKER'S REWARD (#4, 6-1) didn't run very well here 19 days ago, but gets a five-pound weight break with capable apprentice named to ride. Broke just a beat slow, tracked the pace from the outside and couldn't finish with them in the stretch. He has some back races that would make him competitive and might opt for more patient tactics here. Barbosa lands here instead of Soulmate. -Dan Illman | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

3:52 MTH 5th LOOK OUT LAMBO (#1, 10-1) failed another turf test in his latest and he was in against some sharp runners two and three back but he seems to be a decent fit with this group, especially in terms of race flow, as he's a closer and there's a good amount of speed in here; note trainer Greg Sacco's record with horses making this surface switch (24%, $3.93 ROI). -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

4:20 MTH 6th JOHN JAY (#5, 10-1) adds blinkers and stretches out from sprints, which should mean he shows more speed in this route, and the fact that this race is light on proven speed only adds to his appeal; has a shot at stealing this if he can get clear in the opening stages and back down the fractions. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

4:29 SAR 7th FREEDOM SPEAKS (#1, 10-1) debuted going short over the all-weather at Gulfstream and looked good winning that race with a solid figure; made her next start in a stakes race on dirt and had early trouble in that spot, before chasing the streaking Last Leaf (that was her first of three straight stakes wins) to no avail; threat at a price if she can transfer her form to turf. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

4:42 WO 8th EXECUTIVE GIANT (#5, 8-1) has worked fast for his first appearance since the fall, and could pop on the sharp drop to the lower maiden ranks. His trainer has excellent stats with six-month-plus comebackers from a small sample since the beginning of 2021. ULTIMATE ANSWER came from off a slow pace to lose by a neck in a similar spot in his latest. -Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

4:48 MTH 7th AEQUOR (#8, 12-1) exits three straight races which featured race flows that were kind to speed and he now faces a lineup that figures to produce a quick, contested pace; that's the recipe for improvement for a closer, and this gelding is at his best when able to take back off the pace and make one run. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

5:12 GP 5th We'll give THE MRS (#4, 6-1) as good a chance as any to emerge best from this oversubscribed lineup; the Stonehedge/Yates axis has proven itself over and over in these baby races, particularly when a win-early pedigree and a solid work slate is in evidence; tote probably has some clues for you. -Marty McGee | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

5:16 MTH 8th SHIMMERING LIGHT (#3, 3-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Kenny Peck). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

5:46 GP 6th Refreshed and regrouped into the Saffie fold, TOWSER (#6, 4-1) returns full of vim and vigor after losing her way last fall at Kee; homebred daughter of the great Into Mischief gets first Lasix and the outer box after having posted a couple of Boynton bullets when exercising her way back into peak shape; wouldn't be unreasonable at all to expect her to run absolutely huge. -Marty McGee | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

6:18 GP 7th The south branch of Dwyer Inc. has had minimal success this meet, but TOO MUCH ACTION (#4, 6-1) might be the answer to all those disappointments as he returns from a year-plus layoff with first Lasix and a nice-looking PmM work slate; gray colt hinted of his ability in his lone prior; doesn't seem to face an overly demanding task upon returning here. -Marty McGee | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

8:40 WBS (Harness) 6th WHAT A RUSH (#7, 10-1) has improving form, picks up the leading driver James MacDonald and he will likely get a setup for his late kick tonight; top call. – Garnet Barnsdale | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

8:30 DMR 6th Despite a next-to-last finish last out, HORN OF PLENTY (#8, 5-1) gets the call based on sharp Midwest form and apparently strong works since raced. 'PLENTY did not have a published work over the Del Mar track prior to his first start here, but he posted two sharp works since being claimed by Mike Maker. Tab for a return to form, dropping from $20k claiming to $16k. -Brad Free

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-19-2022, 11:43 AM

Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Friday, August 18

By Robin Goodfellow For The Daily Mail

Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Friday's meetings at Salisbury, Carlisle, Newbury, Wolverhampton, and Newcastle.

SALISBURY

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

4.52 Sly Madam

5.27 Hello Deira

6.00 Starmas

6.35 Flying Honours

7.10 Codify

7.45 Nova Legend

GIMCRACK

4.52 Hurricane Helen

5.27 Hello Deira

6.00 Polly Pott

6.35 Flying Honours

7.10 Liangel Hope

7.45 Nova Legend

CARLISLE

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

1.00 Al Hitmi

1.30 Sophia's Starlight

2.05 John Kirkup

2.40 Cynical

3.10 Motarajel

3.45 Captain Corelli

4.20 Judgement Call

4.56 Detective

GIMCRACK

1.00 Castan

1.30 One Of Our Own

2.05 Langholm

2.40 Cynical

3.10 The Navigator

3.45 Ice Shadow

4.20 Novak

4.56 Detective

NEWBURY

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

1.10 Purple Love

1.40 Bingley Crocker

2.15 Bell Shot

2.50 Koy Koy

3.20 Meleri

3.50 Guilin

GIMCRACK

1.10 Sassy Belle

1.40 Bingley Crocker

2.15 Bell Shot

2.50 Chance

3.20 Wagga Wagga

3.50 Frantastic

NEWCASTLE

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

5.23 Scottish Dancer

5.54 Bunker Bay

6.29 Shimmering Sands

7.04 Northbound

7.39 Gallant Lion

8.14 Reclaim Victory

8.45 Enderman

GIMCRACK

5.23 Limited Ability

5.54 Clansman

6.29 Shimmering Sands

7.04 Northbound

7.39 Animate

8.14 Crocodile Power

8.45 Hoi An Beach

YORK

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

1.50 Charging Thunder (nb)

2.25 Stradivarius

3.00 Noble Style

3.35 Flotus (nap)

4.10 Amanzoe

4.45 Desert Order

5.20 Golden Voice

GIMCRACK

1.50 Cormier

2.25 Stradivarius (nap)

3.00 Marshman (nb)

3.35 Royal Aclaim

4.10 Reel Rosie

4.45 Salt Lake City

5.20 Bay Of Honour

WOLVERHAMPTON

ROBIN GOODFELLOW

6.05 Eclipse De Lunar

6.40 Talamanca

7.15 Okeechobee

7.50 Conquering

8.25 Asraab

9.00 Timestamp

GIMCRACK

6.05 King Charles

6.40 Bye For Now

7.15 Okeechobee

7.50 Uncle Henry

8.25 Tahasun

9.00 Timestamp

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-19-2022, 11:43 AM

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SARATOGA RACE COURSE - FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2022 // POST TIME - 1:05 P.M. EST
Thursday, 18 August 2022 00:00 | Author: Administrator | PDF Print E-mail

- DAILY SELECTIONS FOR AUGUST 19 -

RACE 1: 3 - NORTH POLE 7-2
1 - STRONG LIGHT 5-2
2 - PSYCHIC INCOME 2-1

RACE 2: 2 - BIRTHDAY TIME 6-1
1 - BEACHFRONT BID 8-5
7 - GATHER THE FACTS 3-1

RACE 3: 6 - BOURBON CALLING 3-1
2 - ALEJANDRO 4-1
4 - THE REDS 9-5

RACE 4: 1 - TRANSACTIONAL 1-5
2 - OUTPERFORM 5-1
5 - LOGAN'S RUNNER 15-1

RACE 5: 6 - TOP OF THE MINT 4-1
4 - INSPIRATION POINT 15-1
5 - PERFECT SILENT CAT 2-1

RACE 6: 9 - PROVISION 5-2
4 - THETHRILLOFVICTORY 6-1
6 - LET'S GO BIG BLUE 9-2

RACE 7: 5 - CROWDING OUT 7-2
2 - AMERICAN STARLET 9-2
6 - TUSCAN QUEEN 5-1

RACE 8: 5 - FIRST TO ACT 6-1
7 - BONNY SOUTH 5-2
4 - LEADER OF THE BAND 4-1

RACE 9: 3 - HATARI 7-2 - best bet
1 - FISH MOONEY 8-1
2 - RADIANT GEM 8-1

RACE 10: 5 - PRIVATE CREED 10-1 - longshot
8 - APPRAISE 3-1
4 - NO NAY HUDSON 4-1

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-19-2022, 11:43 AM

Saratoga Horses in Focus for Friday, August 19
Posted on August 17, 2022 by David Aragona

RACE 2: LADY FIREFOOT (#8)

Chad Brown holds a very strong hand in this maiden claimer, as he sends out the two likely favorites. Beachfront Bid (#1) has the stronger credentials, having finished second at the maiden special weight level in 4 of her 6 starts. This is just a logical Saratoga dropdown for a barn that likes to win races, as this filly hasn’t really progressed since the winter at Gulfstream despite continuing to run well. She’s clearly the horse to beat, but I don’t like to default to short-priced favorites who seem to have issues winning races. For what it’s worth, Chad Brown is 8 for 18 (44%, $2.84 ROI) going from maiden special weight to maiden claiming races on turf at Saratoga over 5 years. That stat also applies to Gather the Facts (#7), but she’s a little tougher to endorse off her last race. She ran fine in her career debut, but was one who needed plenty of encouragement to get into gear. She just didn’t respond as well with the blinkers last time, and those come off here. However, the stretch-out is an added hurdle, and it’s not like she’s going to be a great price either. I’m going in a different direction with Lady Firefoot (#8). She’s stepping up into a much tougher spot after debuting for $40k earlier in the meet. However, I thought she showed some promise that day. She was off to a slow start and got into some trouble down the backstretch when steadying in behind horses. She also had to check on the turn before finishing up decently through the lane. She looks like one that should want to run a lot farther than 5 1/2 furlongs, so I like the stretch-out for this daughter of Temple City.

RACE 6: ULUMALU (#7)

Provision (#9) and Secretary of War (#2) finished second and third, respectively, in a race that this level back on Aug. 4. I thought Provision ran the better race that day, as he had to stalk in the two-path while Secretary of War rode the rail. Provision kicked on better at the top of the lane, and was in contention until getting pushed inward by the eventual winner in deep stretch. Jonathan Thomas, trainer of Secretary of War, does well with second time starters, but his numbers with 2-year-olds aren’t particularly impressive. I prefer Provision today but it’s not as if either one figures to be much of a price as the obvious runners with positive experience in this field. There are a few other second time starters with upside, but I’m most interested in one of the firsters. Ulumalu (#7) is a $20k yearling purchase by 6% debut sire Cinco Charlie. Though that sire never ran on turf, he’s been a deceptively strong turf influence, getting 18% turf winners among his progeny. The dam was unraced but all 4 of her foals are winners, including one minor turf winner. Ken McPeek is 5 for 49 (10%, $2.11 ROI) with 2-year-old first time starters in turf routes over the past 5 years. This colt has been clearly best in company with Highest Rated, a $1 million unraced son of Frankel, in his recent workouts on the Oklahoma dirt course. He appears to have some ability for a modestly-bred sort, and may get somewhat overlooked.

RACE 10: APPRAISE (#8)

This Skidmore marks the second start of Oxymore (#3), who was one of the most impressive juvenile debut winners at the recently completely Belmont meet, and clearly the best of those who ran on grass. He went off at 11-1 that day for low-profile connections, but has subsequently been privately purchased by a Michael Dubb partnership and transferred to Chad Brown. The Brown barn is 3 for 13 (23%, $1.45 ROI) first off a trainer switch with last-out maiden winners over the past 5 years. This runner obviously has talent, but horses running back out of that July 1 maiden event haven’t exactly flattered the winner, so there’s some question about the quality of the field he beat. I actually prefer Brown’s other entrant Appraise (#8). I really liked the grit this colt displayed in hanging on to win his debut last month. He got a good trip stalking the pace outside and looked vulnerable to a late challenge from runner-up Inflation Nation before turning that one away at the wire. That came up a fast race as the top two finishers drew well clear of the rest. This Irish-bred son of Kodiac looks very fast and I like the professionalism he showed in his debut. I’m not sure he really deserves to be a much bigger price than Oxymore, so I’m landing here. The other horse that I find very interesting is No Nay Hudson (#4). He won his debut impressively at Keeneland before fading late in the Tremont. I know Wesley Ward was initially apprehensive to try him on turf, but I liked the way he worked over the Oklahoma turf course last week. His pedigree says he’s supposed to be better on this surface, and he could prove a real threat to Oxymore on the front end.

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