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Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks

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Presque Isle Downs - Race #3

#3 Midnight in Prague	Not seeing much other pace in here on paper, and that might leave her in a really good spot while cutting back from a couple route tries so far this year. Could see her liking this local trip.
#4 Geared Up	Dropper had a lot of chances with special weight company before this, and the overall form makes her tough if she's able to move forward even a little bit with the easier bunch. Wouldn't be any shock if she drilled these.
#1 Ria Formosa	Reliable finisher wouldn't surprise, but she also seems more logical to me as a finisher who will come to life too late in here. Capable, but I'm not that excited.
Race Summary	Lots of form in here that makes some sense but also fails to inspire, and I'm hoping the cutback pace of Midnight in Prague will translate well at this trip while facing a bunch with mostly finishing running lines.

Presque Isle Downs - Race #5

#6 Worlds on High	Think he's going to hit hard in here while getting a great trip behind the dangerous pace drawn a couple stalls inside, as his reliable form with better this meet makes him tough if he can hang on to it while dropping near the end of the season.
#3 Conrado	He has sharp speed and can really control a race up top, but he's rising in price today after getting run down in two of his last three, and I'm not sure the guy on top is going to provide him with any late relief today.
#4 McSteamy	Not really sure what to do with his overall form, but he's probably a decent fit at the local level after some tries here with allowance company earlier this year and back in 2021 when he did his previous racing.
Race Summary	Worlds on High has a lot going his way on paper here, as he's tactical enough to have Conrado measured the entire way from off the splits.

Presque Isle Downs - Race #8

#2 He's Fancy Free	Taking a swing in the finale with this riser bringing fairly modest Penn form, but he has a little bit of clunk-along ability to get past horses late and has shown a touch of positional pace in some of his past races. Worth a look.
#10 Instinctual	Kind of relying on him to get somewhere closer to the 2022 form if he's going to land this, and I'm not totally sure the price is going to reflect that risk. Capable with a pace edge on a lot of these -- but he's not for me.
#7 Fast Chad	Not much to be excited about on recent form, but he has been doing his work against better groups in Kentucky and California, and he presumably has some room to turn things around while trying the local footing and company for the first time.
Race Summary	He's Fancy Free should be a midrange price while trying special weight company for the first time, and he has a little versatility in his running style that might serve him well. Let's see if a few months away and the new scenery will shake him up.

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Frank Carulli's Daily Picks

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Laurel Park - Race #3

#12 BODE’S HERITAGE (9-2	Proven turf route form against better, must avoid wide trip.
#11 MARY JANE CHROME (5-2)	Second as the favorite in 4 of her last 7 starts.
#2 GLOSSAMER (10-1)	Often close, often second, changes riders.
Race Summary	BODE’S HERITAGE has a win, two seconds and an 87 Beyer speed figure in stakes company in her last four turf route races. She ran second to Royal Dame (10/4-2-3, $95k), who was in the midst of a three-race winning streak, at Tampa in the spring. Early position will be the key to cashing a win and place bet.

Laurel Park - Race #4

#2 MOSE PERFECT (9-2)	Hit best stride at Laurel in winter routes, works indicate readiness.
#5 IT’S VIPER (2-1)	Slowed by the pace in comeback, won’t be a problem today.
#6 UNCLE IRISH (3-1)	Good first gear, back-pedaled off layoff, can top $100k in one-mile earnings.
Race Summary	MOSE PERFECT’s three-race winning streak ended with a dull effort when last seen in February. But he is working forwardly for his return, projects an ideal trip in a speed-laden field and offers enough value for a win and place bet.

Laurel Park - Race #6

#9 BONDIVA (4-1)	Cruised to the front on turn, couldn’t contain the fave, goes an extra half furlong.
#2 GOLDEN CHARM (10-1)	Finished second in both main-track sprints won by late runners.
#3 CONCEPTUALIZE (5-2)	Wide chasing fast pace in debut, working bullets for return in new barn.
Race Summary	BONDIVA ranged up in-hand while 4-wide on the turn to take the lead, widened a bit when asked for run at the top of the stretch and got caught by the troubled favorite. She gets Lasix for the first time and could upstage a pair of runner-up finishes. Bet to win and place

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Belmont at the Big A

PURCHASE

Belmont at the Big A - Race 5	Exacta ($1), Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Double ($1) 5 &6, Pick 3 ($1) (5-7) Grand Slam ($1) (5-8), Late Pick 5 (.50) (5-9)
Maiden Claiming $30,000 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 79 • Purse: $38,000 • Post: 2:44P
FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE AND APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE-BRED REGISTRY. WEIGHT, 119 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $30,000 (1.5% AFTERCARE ASSESSMENT DUE AT TIME OF CLAIM OTHERWISE CLAIM WILL BE VOID).

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. KHADULLAH is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * KHADULLAH: Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designati on. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating.
2	KHADULLAH	7/2	4/5

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P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
2	KHADULLAH	2	7/2	Front-runner	83	70	80.5	62.3	60.3
1	A KNIGHT'S COURAGE	1	9/2	Alternator/Stalker	0	0	67.8	58.6	54.6
4	ONE WITHEVERYTHING	4	4/1	Alternator/Stalker	0	0	43.6	49.3	42.8
6	RUNNING LUCKY	6	20/1	Alternator/Stalker	0	0	36.5	23.5	13.5
5	SOLO IN PARIS	5	20/1	Alternator/Trailer	0	0	11.4	29.4	19.9
3	SMILE TAKES CHARGE	3	6/1	Alternator/Non-contender	0	0	5.7	20.9	10.9

Unknown Running Style: KING KHALI (12/1) [Jockey: Davis Katie - Trainer: Englehart Chris J], STAR SEQUENCE (6/1) [Jockey: Luzzi Lane J - Trainer: Serpe Philip M], MORQ (8/1) [Jockey: Davis Dylan - Trainer: Englehart Chris J], SEBA M (10/1) [Jockey: M

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for CamareroPURCHASE

Camarero - Race 1	Exacta / Daily Double 1-2
Maiden Claiming $8,000 • 1 1/16 Miles • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 32 • Purse: $6,500 • Post: 2:45P
FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. 2# A CLASF.$8,000 ALLOWED 2 LBS. 4# A CLASF. INFERIOR Y DBTS ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $8,000.

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Lone Front-runner. ROGATIVE is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * ROGATIVE: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Maiden finished second in its last race and finished three lengths or more ahead of the third place horse. SAQUEO: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. GIANT GOLD: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating.
2	ROGATIVE	3/1	3/1
5	SAQUEO	2/1	7/2
3	GIANT GOLD	10/1	8/1

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P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
2	ROGATIVE	2	3/1	Front-runner	33	21	42.7	6.6	1.6
5	SAQUEO	5	2/1	Stalker	23	27	27.4	25.9	18.9
3	GIANT GOLD	3	10/1	Alternator/Trailer	35	10	36.2	13.8	8.3
4	BROTHER'S FOR LIFE	4	5/1	Alternator/Non-contender	36	32	45.2	13.0	7.0
1	SIR ROBERT	1	10/1	Alternator/Non-contender	41	28	40.8	11.8	5.8

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Charles Town

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

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Race 6 - Claiming - 8.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $13200 Class Rating: 64

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE APRIL 19, 2023. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE APRIL 19 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000, IF FOR $4,500, ALLOWED 2 LBS. W V A RACES NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY).

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 2 CASTLE OF CAYLEE 2/1
# 3 URKILLINGMEBETH 3/1
# 4 MISS WILD 6/1

CASTLE OF CAYLEE has a decent shot to take this race. She has competitive class ratings, averaging 72, and has to be given a shot in this race. Has performed admirably lately in route races, posting a nifty 54 avg speed rating. URKILLINGMEBETH - She has been running strongly recently while recording sharp speed figures. Recently Peltroche has been scorching which may give the edge to this mare. MISS WILD - Has earned formidable Speed Figures in dirt route races in the past. Looks very good versus this field and will probably be one of the early speedsters.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Lone Star Park

PURCHASE
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

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Race 7 - Allowance - 220y on the Dirt. Purse: $16000 Class Rating: 85

QUARTER HORSE 220Y, FOR TWO YEAR OLDS WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. WEIGHT, 124 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 8 EC TEMP GL 5/2
# 4 HOCK TREE SPECIAL 4/1
# 6 LIL COOL JEWELS 7/2

I favor EC TEMP GL here. Should compete admirably in the pace battle which bodes well with this group. Overall the speed figs of this equine look competitive in this race. Is tough not to examine given the company run in lately. HOCK TREE SPECIAL - He has to be carefully examined given the solid speed figures. Must be given a shot given the class of races run recently. LIL COOL JEWELS - Muniz has this filly running well and is a competitive choice based on the very strong Equibase Speed Figures garnered in short races recently. She looks strong in this spot and I expect will be on the front end or close at the halfway point.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

PURCHASE

Keeneland - Race #6 - Post: 3:40pm - Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $75,000 Class Rating: 100

Rating:

#2 MAILMAN MONEY (ML=8/1)
#6 DERBY DATE (ML=9/2)
#4 SHOOTERS SHOOT (ML=5/2)
#3 THE QUEENS JULES (ML=5/1)


MAILMAN MONEY - Jock hops back on after getting to know the beautiful animal by riding last time out. That's always a helpful angle. He has the topmost earnings per race. Check out this horse. DERBY DATE - If the speedballs get weary, this gelding will kick into high gear. This gelding is probably the best closer in the field. A racer coming back this soon after a strong contest is a good sign. I like the fact that this gelding's last speed fig, 107, is tops in this bunch. SHOOTERS SHOOT - Have to give this gelding a good shot. Ran a sharp race last time out within the last month or so. THE QUEENS JULES - I like a racer that manages to hit the board as often as this gelding. Almost always in the money so don't leave him out of your exotic bets. The return on investment when Geroux and Van Berg hook up is fantastic. Moves back to a trip at which he ran a speed fig good enough to make him a contender today. Geroux is reunited today with this horse after enjoying some pretty nice success riding in the past.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 UPSTRIKER (ML=7/2),

UPSTRIKER - This horse ran a somewhat easily forgotten fig last out. He shouldn't show signs of improvement and will probably lose in today's event running that figure.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Bet on #2 MAILMAN MONEY to win if you can get at least 9/2 odds
EXACTA WAGERS:	Box [2,6]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	Box [2,4,6] Total Cost: $6
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	[2,4,6] with [2,4,6] with [2,3,4,6,8] with [2,3,4,6,8] Total Cost: $36

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

PURCHASE

Laurel - Race #1 - Post: 12:25pm - Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $35,000 Class Rating: 80

Rating:

#10 LAKESIDE GETAWAY (ML=6/1)
#6 AMUNET (ML=7/2)
#2 VANILLA BEAN (ML=9/2)


LAKESIDE GETAWAY - In this race here, this race horse has earned the highest speed fig at the distance, so I have to give her the edge. The most recent speed fig of 82 is the top last race speed rating in the field. AMUNET - This fine animal should be rumbling in the stretch. VANILLA BEAN - This jock and trainer have a high winning percent together. Dropping down in class figure points from her Sep 6th race at Penn National. Based on that data, I will give this one the edge. This filly should improve after adding Lasix in the last race and getting it again today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 PASTA SALAD RHONDA (ML=4/1), #8 DETERMINED LILLY (ML=5/1), #3 CALL ME VIVIAN (ML=6/1),

PASTA SALAD RHONDA - Hard to wager on any thoroughbred to turn things around if there is no wager value to taking the chance. DETERMINED LILLY - This filly hasn't been showing me anything in the last couple of races around the track. CALL ME VIVIAN - When looking at today's class figure, she will have to record a much better speed figure than in the last race to battle in this turf route.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - VANILLA BEAN - I always peruse the equine that is uppermost in earnings per start. If she meets my criteria I make a play.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	#10 LAKESIDE GETAWAY is the play if we get odds of 2/1 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:	10 with [2,6]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	Box [2,6,10] Total Cost: $6
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	[2,6,10] with [2,6,10] with [2,4,6,7,10] with [2,4,6,7,10] Total Cost: $36

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Belmont at the Big A

Belmont at the Big A - Race 5	Exacta ($1), Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Double ($1) 5 &6, Pick 3 ($1) (5-7) Grand Slam ($1) (5-8), Late Pick 5 (.50) (5-9)
Maiden Claiming $30,000 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Age 2 •CR: 79 • Purse: $38,000 • Post: 2:44P
FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE AND APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE-BRED REGISTRY. WEIGHT, 119 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $30,000 (1.5% AFTERCARE ASSESSMENT DUE AT TIME OF CLAIM OTHERWISE CLAIM WILL BE VOID).

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. KHADULLAH is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * KHADULLAH: Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designati on. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating.
2	KHADULLAH	7/2	4/5

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P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
2	KHADULLAH	2	7/2	Front-runner	83	70	80.5	62.3	60.3
1	A KNIGHT'S COURAGE	1	9/2	Alternator/Stalker	0	0	67.8	58.6	54.6
4	ONE WITHEVERYTHING	4	4/1	Alternator/Stalker	0	0	43.6	49.3	42.8
6	RUNNING LUCKY	6	20/1	Alternator/Stalker	0	0	36.5	23.5	13.5
5	SOLO IN PARIS	5	20/1	Alternator/Trailer	0	0	11.4	29.4	19.9
3	SMILE TAKES CHARGE	3	6/1	Alternator/Non-contender	0	0	5.7	20.9	10.9

Unknown Running Style: KING KHALI (12/1) [Jockey: Davis Katie - Trainer: Englehart Chris J], STAR SEQUENCE (6/1) [Jockey: Luzzi Lane J - Trainer: Serpe Philip M], MORQ (8/1) [Jockey: Davis Dylan - Trainer: Englehart Chris J], SEBA M (10/1) [Jockey: M

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Keeneland

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

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Race 8 - Claiming - 8.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $69000 Class Rating: 95

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE SEPTEMBER 19 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $80,000.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 3 DANCE SOME MO 8/1
# 4 JR'S GIFT 3/1
# 1 PRINCELY 4/1

My choice in this contest is DANCE SOME MO and could score at a price in here. Shows formidable speed figures on average overall when matched with the rest of this field. Rosin has one of the most competitive winning percentages in this group of horses with entries running at this distance and surface. Quinonez ought to be able to get this gelding to break out early in here. JR'S GIFT - Must be given a shot based on the very good speed fig put up in the last race. Looks to have a very good class edge based on the recent company kept. PRINCELY - Had one of the best Speed Figures of this group of horses in his last competition.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Presque Isle Downs

Presque Isle Downs - Race 6	$2 WPS / $2 Exacta / Trifecta (min .50 cent) / Superfecta (min .10 cent) $2 Daily Double / Pick 3 (min .50 cent) (Races 6-7-8)
Claiming $5,000 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • All-Weather • Ages 3 and up • CR: 84 • Purse: $15,000 • Post: 5:15P
(PLUS UP TO 30% PABF) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 19 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000 (CLAIMING RACES FOR $4,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ESTIMATING ALLOWANCES).

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Lone Stalker. WAPITI WAY is the Lone Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * WAPITI WAY: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. MILITARY DRILL: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. GUACO: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. LIFE MISSION: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. QUARTERMASTER: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff.
5	WAPITI WAY	8/1	6/1
3	MILITARY DRILL	7/2	6/1
4	GUACO	5/2	7/1
6	LIFE MISSION	3/1	8/1
1	QUARTERMASTER	9/2	8/1

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P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
2	SAMURAI LEGACY	2	6/1	Front-runner	81	75	96.0	74.6	65.1
7	LITTLE BIG	7	10/1	Front-runner	72	72	85.4	69.0	56.5
6	LIFE MISSION	6	3/1	Front-runner	85	80	80.4	68.2	61.7
5	WAPITI WAY	5	8/1	Alternator/Stalker	83	84	71.2	79.6	71.1
3	MILITARY DRILL	3	7/2	Trailer	83	83	67.2	80.6	76.1
4	GUACO	4	5/2	Trailer	84	80	63.0	79.6	74.1
1	QUARTERMASTER	1	9/2	Trailer	79	74	62.4	72.6	64.6

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Charles Town - Race #1 - Post: 7:00pm - Claiming - 4.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $16,600 Class Rating: 62

Rating:

#6 ELEANORS JACK (ML=6/1)
#1 JEFFERSON SECURITY (ML=7/2)
#5 CHARITABLE WINDSOR (ML=5/2)


ELEANORS JACK - Look for this gelding to run much better today. Last event at Charles Town finishing sixth on an off track is no indication of his true ability. Was in an Allowance race at Charles Town in the last race. That race had an Equibase class figure of 71 and he is moving down right here. A certain win candidate. He has the uppermost (EPS) earnings per start. Take a long look at this horse. JEFFERSON SECURITY - I believe Grams is making a good move here. This gelding can only profit from the shorter trip. Grams drops him down to this level. You don't need too much more from the horse's history to think this horse has a good chance at this level. Turning for the finish line, he will have a good shot. Has much early speed, and the bullring of a track will work in his favor. CHARITABLE WINDSOR - This horse fits one of my favorite angles. A thoroughbred that has a gate AM prep since his last race and gets blinks on for today's race. That signals to me that the connections are looking for improvement. Trainer Hess gave this gelding a good stiff workout. Last one was 2nd fastest of the day. Taking a big class drop in class figure points from his Aug 17th race at Charles Town. Based on that key piece of info, I will give this animal the edge.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 FOREVER TAKES TIME (ML=8/5), #2 ABENDEGO (ML=9/2),

FOREVER TAKES TIME - Hasn't hit the board in any sprint races of late. Not probable to see him doing it in today's event either. ABENDEGO - Last performed on September 7th at Charles Town, finishing fifth. Unlikely to advance off of that performance in today's race. Don't feel this entrant will do much running in today's event. That last speed rating was substandard when compared with today's Equibase class figure.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	#6 ELEANORS JACK is going to be the play if we are getting 5/2 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:	6 with [1,5]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	Box [1,5,6] Total Cost: $6
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	None

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Lone Star Park

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

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Race 7 - Allowance - 220y on the Dirt. Purse: $16000 Class Rating: 85

QUARTER HORSE 220Y, FOR TWO YEAR OLDS WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. WEIGHT, 124 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 8 EC TEMP GL 5/2
# 4 HOCK TREE SPECIAL 4/1
# 6 LIL COOL JEWELS 7/2

I favor EC TEMP GL here. Should compete admirably in the pace battle which bodes well with this group. Overall the speed figs of this equine look competitive in this race. Is tough not to examine given the company run in lately. HOCK TREE SPECIAL- He has to be carefully examined given the solid speed figures. Must be given a shot given the class of races run recently. LIL COOL JEWELS - Muniz has this filly running well and is a competitive choice based on the very strong Equibase Speed Figures garnered in short races recently. She looks strong in this spot and I expect will be on the front end or close at the halfway point.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Delaware Park - Race #5 - Post: 2:30pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $19,000 Class Rating: 64

Rating:

#2 TAPORICAL (ML=5/2)


TAPORICAL - Ranks number one in the field in earnings per start. A solid performance in this event will boost that bankroll.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 CLEVER TIGER (ML=4/1), #1 MAXIMUM COLOR (ML=6/1), #7 MITHRIDATES (ML=6/1),

CLEVER TIGER - This pony didn't go to the front and didn't make up any ground down the lane last time he ran. I find it hard to wager on this racer this time around. Make him show you something in a short distance event before you bet on him in a race of 6 furlongs. MAXIMUM COLOR - This gelding hasn't had any on the board results in short distance contests in the last couple of months. Run-of-the-mill speed figure in the last race at Hawthorne at 5 furlongs. Don't believe this runner will improve too much in today's event. MITHRIDATES - Can't invest in this less than sharp equine in today's sprint of 6 furlongs. Hasn't even hit the board in a sprint clash recently.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	#2 TAPORICAL is going to be the play if we are getting 1/1 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:	2 with 1
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	Skip
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	None