Friday 8/26/22 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2022, 06:06 AM

Friday’s games

National League
Los Angeles (86-37) @ Miami (54-70)
— Anderson is 1-1, 1.80 in his last three starts.
— Dodgers are 17-4 in his starts
— under 7-1 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 5-21
— record in first 5 innings: 13-5-3
— He is 1-3, 3.62 in seven starts vs Miami

— Dodgers are 47-13 in their last 60 games.
— Los Angeles is 41-21 on road.
— over 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 47-123
— record in first 5 innings: 74-29-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-x

— Marlins haven’t named a starter yet.

— Miami is 14-31 in its last 45 games.
— Marlins are 25-33 at home.
— under 17-5-2 last 24 games.
— scored run in first inning: 18-124
— record in first 5 innings: 46-55-23
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-3-2.2

Cincinnati (48-75) @ Washington (42-83)
— Minor is 1-3, 6.75 in his last four starts
— Reds are 2-12 in his starts.
— under 7-1 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 3-14
— record in first 5 innings: 3-8-3
— He is 3-4, 4.91 in 12 starts vs Washington.

— Reds are 4-12 in last 16 games.
— Cincinnati is 22-39 on road.
— under 18-12-1 last 31 games
— scored run in first inning: 28-123
— record in first 5 innings: 40-64-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5.1-2

— Cavalli is making his first MLB start.
— He was 6-4, 3.71 in 20 AAA starts this year.
— under 0-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-0
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0
— He hasn’t pitched against the Reds.

— Washington is 5-6 in its last 11 games.
— Nationals are 19-44 at home.
— under 6-1 last seven games.
— scored run in first inning: 33-125
— record in first 5 innings: 33-77-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-3-4.2

Pittsburgh (47-77) @ Philadelphia (70-55)
— Wilson is 1-1, 4.43 in his last four starts.
— Pirates are 8-7 in his starts.
— over 7-2 last nine
— allowed run in first inning: 8-15
— record in first 5 innings: 6-6-3
— He is 1-0, 5.79 in two starts vs Philly.

— Pirates are 4-15 in their last 19 games.
— Pittsburgh is 21-41 on the road.
— over 17-7-2 last 26 games
— scored run in first inning: 23-124
— record in first 5 innings: 37-64-23
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-5.1-x

— Falter is 1-0, 2.25 in his last two starts
— Phillies are 6-2 in his starts.
— under 7-1
— allowed run in first inning: 4-8
— record in first 5 innings: 4-3-1
— He is 0-0, 2.57 in two games (1 start) vs Pittsburgh.

— Phillies are 20-8 in last 28 games.
— Philly is 37-29 at home.
— under 11-5 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 33-125
— record in first 5 innings: 52-51-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-3-0

Colorado (54-72) @ NY Mets (80-46)
— Kuhl is 0-2, 12.91 in his last four starts.
— Colorado is 6-10 in his last 16 starts.
— over 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 8-20
— record in first 5 innings: 4-10-6
— He is 1-1, 4.73 in three starts vs New York.

— Colorado is 11-23 in its last 34 games.
— Rockies are 18-40 on road.
— over 13-7-1 last 21 games.
— scored run in first inning: 32-123
— record in first 5 innings: 33-67-23
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-7.2-3.1

— Bassitt is 4-0, 2.08 in his last four starts
— Mets are 15-8 in his starts.
— over 11-6 last 17
— allowed run in first inning: 4-23
— record in first 5 innings: 13-6-4
— He is 0-1, 1.80 in one start vs Colorado.

— Mets are 5-6 in their last 11 games.
— Mets are 41-19 at home.
— under 4-1 last five games.
— scored run in first inning: 45-126
— record in first 5 innings: 68-34-24
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-x-3

Chicago (54-71) @ Milwaukee (65-58)
— Steele is 0-0, 1.19 in his last four starts.
— Chicago is 7-4 in his last 11 starts.
— under 3-1-1 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-23
— record in first 5 innings: 9-9-5
— He is 1-1, 2.81 in five starts vs Milwaukee TY.

— Cubs are 13-8 in their last 21 games.
— Cubs are 26-33 on road.
— under 28-15-5 last 48 games
— scored run in first inning: 41-125
— record in first 5 innings: 51-55-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 10.2-4.2-4

— Peralta is 1-1, 3.38 in his last four starts.
— Brewers are 6-6 in his starts
— over 6-5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 5-12
— record in first 5 innings: 4-5-3
— He is 0-0, 4.50 in two starts vs Chicago TY.

— Brewers are 8-14 in their last 22 games.
— Milwaukee is 31-24 at home.
— over 6-2-1 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 43-123
— record in first 5 innings: 53-46-24
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4.1-5.2

Atlanta (78-48) @ St Louis (72-53)
— Strider is 3-1, 2.73 in his last five starts.
— Braves are 9-6 in his starts
— over 6-0 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 1-15
— record in first 5 innings: 7-5-3
— He threw 6 shutout IP in his one start vs St Louis.

— Braves are 14-2 in their last 16 games.
— Atlanta is 36-24 on road.
— under 4-1-1 last six road games
— scored run in first inning: 34-126
— record in first 5 innings: 69-42-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-1-2

— Quintana is 1-0, 4.12 in four starts for St Louis.
— St Louis is 4-0 in those games.
— over 3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1
— He is 2-2, 8.37 in five starts vs Atlanta.

— Cardinals are 19-5 in their last 24 games.
— St Louis is 40-21 at home.
— under 3-2 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 44-125
— record in first 5 innings: 58-46-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-1.1-2

American League
LA Angels (52-73) @ Toronto (68-55)
— Detmers is 2-1, 2.86 in his last five starts.
— Angels are 3-10 in his last 13 starts
— over 3-1 last four road starts
— allowed run in first inning: 8-19
— record in first 5 innings: 8-8-3
— He hasn’t pitched against Toronto.

— Angels lost nine of last ten games.
— Angels are 25-38 on road.
— under 4-2-1 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 36-125
— record in first 5 innings: 55-52-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-5.1-2

— White is 0-1, 3.38 in three starts for Toronto.
— Blue Jays are 2-1 in his starts
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
— He gave up six unearned runs in 1.1 IP, in a relief stint vs Anaheim.

— Blue Jays are 7-1 in their last eight games.
— Toronto is 36-25 at home.
— under 6-3 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 41-123
— record in first 5 innings: 48-46-29
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-5

Tampa Bay (69-55) @ Boston (60-65)
— bullpen game

— Tampa Bay is 15-6 in its last 21 games.
— Rays are 27-32 on road.
— under 13-9-4 last 26 games
— scored run in first inning: 35-124
— record in first 5 innings: 58-43-23
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5-2

— Wacha is 4-0, 2.17 in his last five starts.
— Red Sox are 11-4 in his starts.
— under 9-5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 5-15
— record in first 5 innings: 10-1-4
— He is 1-3, 6.98 in four starts vs Tampa Bay.

— Red Sox are 6-7 in last 13 games.
— Boston is 29-33 at home.
— over 5-3 last eight games.
— scored run in first inning: 32-125
— record in first 5 innings: 47-49-29
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6.1-5-5.1

Detroit (48-77) @ Texas (57-67)
— Alexander is 1-3, 3.91 in his last four starts.
— Tigers are 1-8 in his starts.
— under 7-0-2
— allowed run in first inning: 4-9
— record in first 5 innings: 2-7
— He is 0-1, 3.86 in two starts vs Texas.

— Tigers are 12-29 in their last 41 games.
— Detroit is 19-42 on road.
— under 20-4-2 last 26 games
— scored run in first inning: 25-125
— record in first 5 innings: 41-65-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-3

— Otto is 1-0, 2.16 in his last three starts.
— Rangers are 8-11 in his starts
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 5-19
— record in first 5 innings: 5-11-3
— He hasn’t pitched against Detroit.

— Rangers won four of last five games.
— Texas is 27-34 at home.
— under 6-3-1 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 31-124
— record in first 5 innings: 44-53-27
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-4-3

Baltimore (65-59) @ Houston (80-45)
— Bradish is 0-1, 4.70 in his last three starts.
— Orioles are 4-1 in his last five starts.
— over 10-5
— allowed run in first inning: 6-15
— record in first 5 innings: 6-8-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Houston.

— Orioles are 6-4 in their last ten games.
— Baltimore is 28-35 on road.
— under 8-3 last eleven games.
— scored run in first inning: 27-124
— record in first 5 innings: 49-56-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-3-3

— McCullers is 1-1, 2.45 in two starts.
— Astros are 1-1 in his starts
— under 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He is 3-0, 3.46 in four starts vs Baltimore.

— Astros are 17-10 in their last 27 games.
— Houston is 42-18 at home.
— over 9-6-1 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 44-126
— record in first 5 innings: 76-33-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-2-4

Cleveland (66-57) @ Seattle (68-56)
— Bieber is 4-1, 1.87 in his last five starts.
— Guardians are 15-8 in his starts.
— under 8-5 last 13
— allowed run in first inning: 3-23
— record in first 5 innings: 13-6-4
— He is 1-2, 3.75 in four starts vs Seattle.

— Guardians are 12-5 in their last 17 games.
— Cleveland is 34-32 on road.
— under 13-3-1 last 17 games.
— scored run in first inning: 39-123
— record in first 5 innings: 50-48-25
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-2-2

— Gilbert is 0-1, 7.18 in his last five starts.
— Seattle is 1-5 in his last six starts
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 5-25
— record in first 5 innings: 13-10-2
— He is 1-1, 4.22 in two starts vs Cleveland.

— Mariners are 13-8 in their last 21 games.
— Seattle is 33-27 at home.
— over 7-3-1 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 38-125
— record in first 5 innings: 49-55-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-2-3

Bronx (77-48) @ A’s (46-80)
— Cole is 0-3, 3.96 in his last four starts.
— New York is 2-6 in his last eight starts.
— under 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 5-25
— record in first 5 innings: 13-5-7
— He is 5-1, 2.70 in nine starts vs Oakland.

— New York won its last four games.
— New York is 32-28 on road.
— under 11-3-1 last fifteen games
— scored run in first inning: 43-125
— record in first 5 innings: 61-39-25
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-x-3

— Sears is 4-0, 1.04 in five starts TY.
— He was traded to Oakland by New York August 1st.
— A’s are 3-0 in his starts
— under 3-2
— allowed run in first inning: 0-5
— record in first 5 innings: 4-0-1
— He hasn’t pitched against his old team.

— A’s are 5-14 in their last 19 games.
— Oakland is 20-42 at home.
— over 5-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 29-126
— record in first 5 innings: 40-67-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3-6.1

Interleague games
Arizona (56-67) @ White Sox (63-62)
— Haney is 2-1, 2.55 in his last three starts.
— Arizona is 2-2 in his starts
— under 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Kansas City.

— Diamondbacks lost four of last five games.
— Arizona is 24-35 on road.
— under 8-4 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 36-123
— record in first 5 innings: 49-43-31
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3.1-2

— Cueto is 2-0, 1.08 in his last two starts.
— White Sox are 9-8 in his starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 4-17
— record in first 5 innings: 6-9-2
— He is 11-5, 3.46 in 21 starts vs Arizona.

— White Sox are 22-17 in their last 39 games.
— Chicago is 30-31 at home.
— under 17-9-3 last 29 games
— scored run in first inning: 31-125
— record in first 5 innings: 50-59-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-2.2-4

San Diego (68-58) @ Kansas City (51-75)
— Musgrove is 0-1, 2.37 in his last three starts.
— Padres are 3-7 in his last 10 starts.
— over 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 5-22
— record in first 5 innings: 10-5-7
— He is 0-0, 7.50 in one start vs Kansas City.

— Padres are 3-6 in last nine games.
— San Diego is 33-30 on road.
— under 9-2 last eleven games.
— scored run in first inning: 31-124
— record in first 5 innings: 55-41-28
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3-5.2

— Bubic is 0-2, 5.33 in his last five starts
— Royals are 3-8 in his last 11 starts
— over 3-1-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 7-20
— record in first 5 innings: 6-8-6
— He hasn’t pitched against San Diego.

— Kansas City is 4-9 in its last 13 games.
— Royals are 31-35 at home.
— under 4-3-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 33-126
— record in first 5 innings: 48-59-21
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-4.1-2

San Francisco (61-62) @ Minnesota (62-61)
— Wood is 2-2, 5.59 in his last five starts.
— Giants are 12-12 in his starts
— over 12-8-1 last 21
— allowed run in first inning: 6-24
— record in first 5 innings: 8-12-4
— He hasn’t pitched against Minnesota.

— Giants lost five of last seven games.
— San Francisco is 27-33 on road.
— under 7-2-1 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 27-123
— record in first 5 innings: 49-52-22
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2-3.1

— Ryan is 3-1, 2.65 in his last six home starts.
— Twins are 6-4 in his last ten starts
— under 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 8-20
— record in first 5 innings: 8-8-4
— He is starts vs San Francisco.

— Minnesota lost its last six games.
— Twins are 35-28 at home.
— over 22-16-3 last 41 games
— scored run in first inning: 41-123
— record in first 5 innings: 62-43-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-4

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2022, 01:09 PM

Charles Town Picks - Friday, August 26, 2022

Race 1: 2-5-1-7
Race 2: 6-2-7-4
Race 3: 1-4-8-3
Race 4: 4-2-1-7
Race 5: 6-2-5-1
Race 6: 2-5-7-1
Race 7: 2-7-8-3
Race 8: 3-7-1-5
Race 9: 10-1-4-6
Race 10: 6-4-3-1
Race 11: 5-7-2-1
Race 12: 4-2-7-1
Race 13: 10-2-5-6
**Most Likely Winner: Midnight Brass #2 (Race 1)**
**Best Value: Woodsong's Castle #4 (Race 4)**

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2022, 01:09 PM

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Picks: Friday, August 26, 2022

Race 1: 7-4-3-6
Race 2: 4-2-3-1
Race 3: 10-4-2-7
Race 4: 5-3-2-6
Race 5: 1-8-11-4
Race 6: 7-5-8-2
Race 7: 1-2-8-5
Race 8: 10-1-7-4
Most Likely Winner: Hard To Figure #10 (Race 3)
Best Value: Roses R Blue #1 (Race 5)

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2022, 01:09 PM

Ellis Park Picks - Friday, August 26, 2022

Race 1: 3-5-1-2
Race 2: 1-4-6-2
Race 3: 4-1-2-7
Race 4: 1-3-8-7
Race 5: 8-9-2-4
Race 6: 1-6-4-5
Race 7: 12-10-4-1
Race 8: 3-4-8-7
**Most Likely Winner: Vintage Print #1 (Race 4)**
**Best Value: Contessina #4 (Race 3)**

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2022, 01:10 PM

Gulfstream Park Picks - Friday, August 26, 2022

Race 1: 5-2-7-8
Race 2: 2-3-7-5
Race 3: 7-1-8-3
Race 4: 1-2-8-6
Race 5: 2-6-7-1
Race 6: 1-4-3-6
Race 7: 5-2-8-1
Race 8: 9-3-4-5
Race 9: 4-7-11-3
**Most Likely Winner: Smooth Rico #4 (Race 9)**
**Best Value: Gem Cat #1 (Race 4)**

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2022, 01:10 PM

Monmouth Park Picks: Friday, August 26, 2022

Race 1: 2-5-7-1
Race 2: 2-4-6-3
Race 3: 1-3-5-6
Race 4: 4-7-6-3
Race 5: 5-7-4-3
Race 6: 5-7-3-2
Race 7: 6-5-7-8
Race 8: 6-2-8-5
Most Likely Winner: Willy Mc (Race 8)
Best Value: Baby Boomer (Race 7)

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2022, 01:10 PM

Penn National Picks - Friday, August 26, 2022

Race 1: 5-8-4-2
Race 2: 1-9-8-5
Race 3: 4-7-1-5
Race 4: 6-3-4-7
Race 5: 1-3-2-6
Race 6: 5-4-1-6
Race 7: 7-4-1-3
Race 8: 1-6-2-5
**Most Likely Winner: Gingeronmymind (Race 4)**
**Best Value: Galileo's Affair (Race 6)**

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2022, 01:10 PM

Remington Park Picks: Friday, August 26, 2022

Race 1: 6-2-4-7
Race 2: 9-3-10-4
Race 3: 5-6-10-7
Race 4: 1-7-2-8
Race 5: 10-8-3-5
Race 6: 11-6-12-3
Race 7: 9-6-4-10
Race 8: 7-5-8-1
Race 9: 2-8-6-5
Most Likely Winner: Aquila Moon #10 (Race 5)
Best Value: Hot Tub Hottie #5 (Race 3)

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2022, 01:10 PM

Saratoga Picks: Friday, August 26, 2022

Race 1: 3-1-5-2
Race 2: 1/1A-4-7-3
Race 3: 1-4-3-5
Race 4: 8-4-2-3
Race 5: 2-5-1-4
Race 6: 12-10-4-7
Race 7: 4-1-5-2
Race 8: 6-1-7-9
Race 9: 1-2-3-11
Race 10: 3-5-1-2
Race 11: 11-6-2-9
Most Likely Winner: Make Mischief #6 (Race 8)
Best Value: Perfect Munnings #1 (Race 9)

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2022, 01:11 PM

Woodbine Picks - Friday, August 26, 2022

Race 1: 1-4-2-3
Race 2: 3-1-5-4
Race 3: 1-7-4-3
Race 4: 8-1-2-9
Race 5: 3-7-1-4
Race 6: 3-6-5-4
Race 7: 3-8-6-7
Race 8: 2-5-4-3
**Most Likely: Owen's Souper Moon (Race 3)**
**Best Value: Tickle Her Toe (Race 8)**

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2022, 01:11 PM

Charles Town Classic Pick 4 Analysis | Friday, Aug. 26, 2022
by Frank Carulli

Grade I winners Art Collector and Mind Control, multiple graded stakes winner Officiating and 1-1/8-mile Grade 2 Oaklawn Handicap winner Last Samurai are among seven entrants in the Grade 2 Charles Town Classic this Friday, Aug. 26, at the West Virginia oval. Figure out that $1 million race and you’ll have three accompanying 7F stakes to solve the 50-cent Late Pick 4 puzzle that carries a guaranteed $100,000 pool. Here’s a closer look at the action:

CT 10th race (9:11 EST) -- WONDRWHERECRAIGIS bounced back from an unsuccessful March trip to Dubai for the G-I Golden Shaheen with a runner-up finish in his DeFrancis Dash title defense behind six-time stakes winner Beren. He is reunited with jockey Luis Saez, who was aboard when the 5-year-old gelding went wire-to-wire and posted a lifetime-best 104 Beyer in the G-III Bold Ruler Handicap at Belmont Park. The probable odds-on favorite in the $250,000 Russell Road Stakes will be a popular solo play in the Pick 4 despite this being his first start around two turns. SIR ALFRED JAMES, one of three Norm Cash-trained entrants, lost his last four non-graded stakes by a combined 40 lengths, but he reawakened in a big way in a 5-1/2F added-money allowance last out. He powered away from slow-starting favorite Mojovation after the duo drew even for the stretch run and he continued strong on the gallop out, earning a spot on the ticket.

CT 11th race (9:45 EST) -- SOCIETY was unsettled, rank, bumped and taken back when she suffered her first loss in the G-I Coaching Club American Oaks against Nest and Secret Oath, the stars of the sophomore fillies class with four G-I wins and $3.3 million in earnings between them. She raced in-hand on the lead in her win two back, repelled a strong challenge by next-out winner Miss Yearwood and appears well-suited for her first 7F test in the G-III Charles Town Oaks. Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen’s ties to the West Virginia Breeders Classics date back to the inaugural running in 1987, when he sent out 2-year-old Rock House to one of the first stakes victories of his long and illustrious career. STELLAR RIDE is worth using at 8-1 on the morning line. She chased the fleet-footed favorite in a triple-key allowance but raced evenly in the lane while Last Leaf rolled past for her fourth consecutive stakes win against fillies. MIDNIGHT STROLL got the jump on deep-closing Shotgun Hottie, a three-time G-III runner-up, and troubled odds-on favorite Morning Matcha in the G-III Delaware Oaks, for her third win at as many distances in four starts this year. DIVINE HUNTRESS, a distant second in a four-horse field against millionaire Matareya, got a break from graded stakes competition and beat an allowance-caliber field by a nose in a restricted stakes race last out.

CT 12th race (10:18 EST) -- Defending champion ART COLLECTOR has won his last six starts in the U.S. at the 1-1/8-mile WV Breeders Classic distance for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott. He followed a similar script heading into last year’s race, winning the Alydar Stakes at Saratoga in ‘handy’ fashion. MIND CONTROL won three stakes by a head in his last six starts, including the G-II Jan Nerud and a G-III upset over multiple G-I winner Hot Rod Charlie in the Salvator Mile. He goes 1-1/8 miles for the first time but Hall of Famer Todd Pletcher, seeking his third Classic victory, said in published reports that he was encouraged by Mind Control’s longest distance efforts thus far. OFFICIATING sat a perfect trip in the G-III Cornhusker Handicap to win in his first try at this distance. He tracked dueling leaders Fleetridge and Flash of Mischief – who both came back to win – before making his move at the quarter pole. LAST SAMURAI is a proven marathoner but he didn’t fire in the G-II Steven Foster two back and ‘did not have enough in the final stages’ in a minor stakes last out after a long duel with the 2-1 winner.

CT 13th race (10:48 EST) – NO CHANGE is a neck short of a perfect season in six starts around two turns at Charles Town in 2022. But if he doesn’t handle the challenge of a difficult post 10 starting spot, it could be anyone’s race to win in the $75,000 Frank Gall Memorial Stakes. Go deep in the final leg of the Pick 4.

Suggested 50-cent Ticket

CT 10th Race: 4, 6
CT 11th Race: 5, 6, 7
CT 12th Race: 2, 4
CT 13th Race: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10

COST: $54

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2022, 01:11 PM

Saratoga Picks: Travers eve full of stakes options on betting menu on August 26
By J.N. Campbell

Saratoga Picks: Friday, August 26, 2022

Race 1: 3-1-5-2
Race 2: 1/1A-4-7-3
Race 3: 1-4-3-5
Race 4: 8-4-2-3
Race 5: 2-5-1-4
Race 6: 12-10-4-7
Race 7: 4-1-5-2
Race 8: 6-1-7-9
Race 9: 1-2-3-11
Race 10: 3-5-1-2
Race 11: 11-6-2-9
Most Likely Winner: Make Mischief #6 (Race 8)
Best Value: Perfect Munnings #1 (Race 9)

Late Pick 4 … Races 8-11

Race 8: Turf, 1 1/16th, Yaddo H., $200k, F&M 3+, NY Breds

It is time to get the weekend started early, and that means playing some intriguing horizontal wagers like the Late Pick 4 that is all about the New Yorkers! Taking to the Inner Turf, these older females will be looking to pick up a nice “Non-G” prize. There is not a standout in this race, especially when you glance through their form. I am inclined to back Mark Casse’s Make Mischief #6, who might end up being a decent price. Jockey Dylan Davis is coming off “days,” after being suspended for nearly a week, so he should be “itching” to get back to the winner’s circle. His mount, a 4-yr-old daughter of super sire Into Mischief, has the class to compete here, just not the grass experience … she has never run on the stuff in competition. Let’s use this one, but I also like the look of state bred expert Marvelous Maude #7 (Chad Brown), and the well-dressed Ice Princess #1 (Danny Gargan). Including them should help us move along to the next stage …

Leg 1: 1/6/7 (3-Deep)

Wagering Recommendation: $100 Bankroll, Graduated Wager, WPS #6 ($10-W, $15-P, $75-S)

Race 9: Dirt, 7F, OC45kn2x, 3+, NY Breds

The New York state bred parade continues … albeit at a much lower level. Still, this dirt sprint should be fairly interesting to handicap. I am predicting that a good bit of cash is going to flow towards Chad Brown’s Key Point #3. That is probably deserved after the Jeff Drown-owned colt by Into Mischief posted an eye-catching speed figure last time out at Belmont. He is now moving up in class, and Manny Franco will get the opportunity to ride this one again. I am going to play against Brown, and look for some prices elsewhere within this race. I particularly like both entries that are drawn towards the inside. Todd Pletcher’s Perfect Munnings #1 is just getting her ’22 campaign going. She was excellent last year as a 3-yr-old, and with only one race to her credit so far, she has some major room for improvement. Facing open ALLW Co. more recently, makes me think she can jump back into these state waters. Luis Saez is aggressive and accomplished, so I would not count him out when he gets together with this HOF trainer. The other entry that I quite like, is Christophe Clement’s Listentoyourheart #2. Even though this gelding by Afleet Alex is still looking for his 1st win at The Spa, that doesn’t mean it will not come soon. When Joel Rosario rides for this barn, he can be very dangerous. Cutting back in distance and dropping a horse down from his last race, is a mighty interesting angle. I am hoping that both of these picks remain in the double-digit range, but I would not be surprised if bettors see what I see … and they get hammered at the windows. Here’s hoping …

Leg 2: 1/2 (2-Deep)

Wagering Recommendation: $25/$50 WP #1 and/or #2

Race 10: Turf, 1 1/16th, West Point S., $200k, 3+, NY Breds

The stakes action heats up on Friday afternoon with this turf route that is going to be an interesting challenge. I am inclined to keep it simple, and just “Single” Christophe Clement’s City Man #5. The horse by Mucho Macho Man is a deserving favorite, especially when you look at his “wins” over this past year. He is the defending champion, and regular rider Joel Rosario sure knows how to press the pace when it is necessary. If this pair is on their game, then they will be almost impossible to beat. The only other entry that I found that could pose a threat to “City’s” hegemony is Mike Maker’s seasoned, Somelikeitbrown #3. This horse looks a bit sleepy when it comes to form, but he has the ability to get the job done. He likes to get loose on the lead, setting the pace as he goes, and with the right fractions, a race can be his for the taking. Jose Ortiz is not riding up to his normal standards during the Meet, but this is Saratoga … it is tough … very tough. I am hoping Maker’s horse by Big Brown is overlooked on the tote, and that could make him an inviting price. It is time to enter the stretch, and head to the finale.

Leg 3: 3/5 (2-Deep)

Wagering Recommendation: $2 Exacta Box, 3/5

Race 11: Turf, 1 Mile, MC40k, 3+, NY Breds

Here is a finale in which if you had the cash, no one would “talk you off” hitting the “All” button at the window. Out of these 11 runners, if you can find a “Single,” then you are quite the handicapper. Cheers … I am quite partial to Gary Sciacca’s Addicted to You #11, for starters. The gelding by Bellamy Road looks the part, especially when you go back and watch his last 3 races. Flavien Prat just could not make up enough ground in each of those races, and he “Placed” each time. You can interpret that how you wish. I will take it as a sign that he is on the cusp of a breakthrough. The 11-hole is not a great post when you are trying to rate close to the lead, but I trust that Prat will do his best to be quick. Others that warrant a look, include … Todd Pletcher’s Your Mission #9, Greg DiPrima’s Bointheback #6, and finally, David Donk’s On Palm Sunday #2. What a way to end this Late Pick 4 … it is going to be a barnburner!

Leg 4: 2/6/9/11 (4-Deep)

Wagering Recommendation: $2 Trifecta Box, 2/6/9/11

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Ticket: 1-6-7 / 1-2 / 3-5 / 2-6-9-11

.50 Cost LP4: $24.00

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2022, 01:11 PM

Spa selections 2022: Saratoga picks August 26
Joseph Aiello

Spa selections 2022: Saratoga picks August 26
In Spa Selections, our correspondent provides his Saratoga picks for key races on today’s Saratoga card!

Race 1 – Seeking the Ante Stakes

1. #5 Miracle (2-1) – Maple Leaf Mel definitely had the better debut, but this could be one to benefit from her getting pressed by others and sitting off the leaders with winning chances

2. #3 Maple Leaf Mel (4-5) – A repeat of her only try with similar fractions and little pressure puts her in the winning circle among this group, but faces more pressure here

3. #2 Les Bon Temps (8-1) – Didn’t finish as strongly in his first stakes effort as he should have, but might’ve just been too close to a quick early quarter which caused him to fade late

4. #1 Song Parody (7-2) – This filly by Practical Joke will likely try and take the lead from Maple Leaf Mel, and may need to do so to have a chance to hit the board

Race 3 – Albany Stakes

1. #1 Price Discipline (7-5) – Might end up favorite over the more accomplished Barese because of the connections, but should be second choice but better suited for this distance

2. #4 Barese (8-5) – Anything over even money seems like good value for this colt who has run against much better than Price Discipline, even if this isn’t his ideal distance

3. #3 Montebello (5-2) – Should clearly be on the early lead in this one, but needs to go a bit further and might not be able to slow the fractions down after a quick start like last time

4. #5 Bossmakinbossmoves (8-1) – Made a nice closing move last time but may prefer a softer track, still one that needs plenty of pace to break down to have a chance here

Race 5 – Fleet Indian Stakes

1. #5 Venti Valentine (9-5) – This filly by Firing Line will get played based on the company she has raced against recently, but probably needs someone to press Fingal’s Cave to win

2. #2 Fingal’s Cave (4-5) – A winner of all three tries convincingly and the distance doesn’t seem to be an issue here, but should face more pressure than last time

3. #1 Let Her Inspire U (4-1) – Has been post-time favorite in all five of her races, and can either try to get the lead here or sit off Fingal’s Cave for a good stalking trip

4. #4 Galaxina (8-1) – Has already won two state-bred stakes races, but maybe a step below some others coming from Finger Lakes and benefitting from slower paces

Race 7 – Funny Cide Stakes

1. #1 Acoustic Avenue (5-2) – Impressive to win by seven in his debut, and should have enough speed to hold off the others early with a chance to go gate to wire

2. #5 Andiamo a Firenze (4-5) – Faded a bit in the Grade III Sanford, but came out of that effort with some sharp workouts and will be a top contender if he vies for the early lead

3. #4 Donegal Surges (4-1) – Won by five lengths first time in a bit slower race than some others at six furlongs, but still gets the edge over the rest based on that trip

4. #2 I’m Wide Awake (8-1) – One that maybe improves with a bit more experience after a tough Sanford effort where he didn’t break sharply, but still needs to get better to win

Race 8 – Yaddo Handicap

1. #6 Make Mischief (9-2) – This one goes dirt to turf for the first time but appears to have some early speed that could be dangerous in here especially if the pace isn’t very fast

2. #7 Marvelous Maude (3-1) – Takes a step up in class but won her only try over this turf course last time and should have the right running style to be a factor here

3. #5 Runaway Rumour (5-1) – This filly by Flintshire hasn’t hit the board since October, but there is reason to believe she will improve enough off the class drop to be in the mix

4. #10 Classic Lady (5-1) – Obviously the post isn’t ideal, but Rosario and Clement should still have this mare in the top grouping as she has been consistent at hitting the board

Race 10 – West Point Stakes

1. #7 Cross Border (9-2) – Hasn’t been his sharpest this year which isn’t a good sign at eight years old, but might get the right set up sitting in third or fourth in a race which could be fast

2. #5 City Man (8-5) – Won this race last year and comes off a career best race in the Grade III Forbidden Apple, and will need a similar effort to be a winner here

3. #3 Somelikeithotbrown (7-2) – May let Jerry the Nipper go early considering the removal of blinkers here, but still a threat with his speed even if he doesn’t hold on late

4. #2 Jerry the Nipper (8-1) – His try first time on turf was extremely sharp, and could be a sign of things to come for this gelding by Liam’s Map who should be good value and has early speed

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-26-2022, 01:12 PM

Interstate Racing Tips – August 26th

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Form Analyst Shayne Montgomery covers all the daily racing tips for the NSW meeting at Gosford on Friday the 26th of August.

Rail Position: True
Dual Track Meeting: N
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Soft 5
Weather: Overcast
Shayne Montgomery Gosford Tips

Gosford, 26th August 2022

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

Race Two, 1-SIR CRACKLE
Next Best

Race Three, 11-SEIRYU
Value Bet

Race Eight, 3-ZADIG
Quaddie

1st Leg, 3-4-7-9
2nd Leg, 1-2-4-5
3rd Leg, 3-5-7-11
4th Leg, 3-4-9-10
Play Of The Day

Race Two, 1-SIR CRACKLE all up Race Three, 11-SEIRYU

Form Analyst Rod Fuller covers all the daily racing tips for the NSW meeting at Taree on Friday the 26th of August.

Rail Position: True
Dual Track Meeting: N
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Soft 7
Weather: Fine
Rad Fuller Taree Tips

Taree, 26th August 2022

Race 1 Selections: 5,6,4,2
Race 2 Selections:1,4,7,8
Race 3 Selections: 1,6,5,15
Race 4 Selections:6,4,9,10
Race 5 Selections:1,2,10,5
Race 6 Selections:2,3,7,1
Race 7 Selections:1,5,4,2
Race 8 Selections:7,4,9,1

Form Analyst Howard Walter covers all the daily racing tips for the QLD meeting at Gold Coast on Friday the 26th of August.

Rail Position: True Entire Course
Dual Track Meeting: N
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Good 4
Weather: Fine
Howard Walter Gold Coast Tips

Gold Coast, 25th August 2022

Race 1 Selections: 1,4,9,2
Race 2 Selections: 10,5,7,12
Race 3 Selections: 9,10,12,5
Race 4 Selections: 2,1,10,6
Race 5 Selections: 4,6,8,12
Race 6 Selections: 8,1,2,11
Race 7 Selections:4,2,15,19
Race 8 Selections:4,8,10,6
Race 9 Selections:13,5,11,12
Best Bet

Race 1 No 1 Adair
Best Value

Race 8 No 4 Wisdom Of Water
Quaddie

Race 6: 8
Race 7: 2,4,15,19,20
Race 8: 4,6,8,10
Race 9: 5,11,12,13
Play Of The Day

All-up R1 No 1 into R6 No 8

Friday 8/26/22 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

Friday 8/26/22 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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