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Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks

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Thistledown - Race #8

#1 Kickstart	There are a couple quicker players drawn toward the outside, and they might leave this guy in a beautiful spot while tucked in just behind the pace. Solid lean.
#3 Little Shance	He left no doubt at 4/5 in his local debut, and he appears to be a good fit while rising back to try winners. Could take a little heat?
#9 Vernon's Best	Think he's a potential price player to make some noise in here, as he might find an OK run spying the pace from out here. Some appeal.
Race Summary	Kickstart looks tough today with what feels like a great trip waiting for him. Would be happy to take something like the 3/1 price.

Thistledown - Race #1

#3 Classic Richie	Think some of the other threats are going to be running from behind him, and he should get a great trip to get first jump into the lane.
#4 Vinny and Leo	He has some room to come forward in the second start off the break, and he did some really good work here last year. Might be pointing for this spot.
#5 Cool Couple	He's obviously got a little bit of talent, but he was no serious threat at 10 cents on the dollar last time out, and I wouldn't be too excited to jump in at another short kind of price.
Race Summary	Classic Richie gets the edge in a competitive race, and I think he's going to be in line to prompt the splits from the start.

Thistledown - Race #7

#4 Sacred Connection	Nothing to write home about in the last one, but the two- and three-back runs going long at Mahoning were both pretty solid and could keep her in the mix at an OK price today.
#6 Special Beach	She has been knocking on the door in those recent starts, but that's also a bit of a concern for me in a competitive group -- she might find someone who will jump up enough to leave her underneath again. Capable.
#7 Tizzy Jojo	Think she's an OK fit with this crew, and she should find a pretty good spot while tracking up close from the wide draw.
Race Summary	Sacred Connection has been really good going long over the last few months, and the move back to that kind of trip should work in her favor today.

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Frank Carulli's Daily Picks

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Turf Paradise - Race #3

#6 CURLIN’S LITTLE GAL (	Starts fresh, sheds 5 pounds, one to beat with an alert start.
#7 SENT BY ANGELS (6-1)	Piling up the checks, awaited room on turn in latest, use in gimmicks.
#8 MOONLIGHT TRYST (5-2)	Late interest for $20k in first start locally, bullet work since then.
Race Summary	CURLIN’S LITTLE GAL raced 3- and 4-wide after she ducked out at the break and ‘advanced past mid-stretch’ in a rapid-paced sprint as the beaten favorite. She figures tough on the class drop in a field that lacks speed. Make a win and place wager on today’s Best Bet. Also play a 6/7, 8/ALL trifecta.

Turf Paradise - Race #4

#3 EM N HOLL’S FIESTA (1	Improved since claim, steps up, doesn’t shy from ‘photo’ camera.
#4 IN THE VAULT (3-1)	In top form, fits condition perfectly, seeks third win in a row off the claim.
#1 HIGH GUNNER (5-2)	Failed at odds-on in four-horse field, won in same spot in prior race.
Race Summary	EM N HOLL’S FIESTA is deserving of a class hike in her current form. She has two wins, two seconds and five photo-finish decisions in her last seven starts and she zooms in on $100,000 in earnings. Bet to win and place and play 3-1 and 3-4 exactas.

Turf Paradise - Race #5

#3 SOLID TUNE (7-2)	Useful sprint for new connections, can end long drought with third win on turf.
#2 SPICY RIDE (9-2)	Save ground early, split horses late, won despite ‘drifting’ at this distance.
#6 CHAMAVILLE (2-1)	Cali invader runs for cheapest tag of career off the claim, adds blinkers.
Race Summary	SOLID TUNE forced the pace of the winning favorite and held third in a main-track sprint. She hasn’t won in two years but makes her third start of a cycle as one of two entrants with multiple grass wins. Bet to win and place and play 3-2 and 3-6 exactas.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Parx Racing
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Parx Racing - Race 7	Daily Double / Pick 3 (Races 7-8-9) / Exacta / 50 cent Trifecta 50 cent Pick 4 (Races 7-10) / 10 cent Superfecta
Claiming $5,000 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 72 • Purse: $18,000 • Post: 3:26P
(PLUS UP TO 40% PABF) FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE OCTOBER 22. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE MARCH 22 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000 (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $4,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY).

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Lone Stalker. DENALI RAE is the Lone Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * DENALI RAE: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. OBSTINATE: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth s tart after a layoff. CHLOE ROSE: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. BRIGHT KOHANA: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. BOCA ROYALTY: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days.
4	DENALI RAE	7/2	4/1
1	OBSTINATE	4/1	6/1
2	CHLOE ROSE	6/1	8/1
6	BRIGHT KOHANA	3/1	9/1
3	BOCA ROYALTY	8/1	10/1

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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
6	BRIGHT KOHANA	6	3/1	Front-runner	68	65	81.8	57.4	48.9
1	OBSTINATE	1	4/1	Front-runner	72	74	57.0	64.6	59.6
2	CHLOE ROSE	2	6/1	Front-runner	71	70	51.0	58.6	50.1
4	DENALI RAE	4	7/2	Stalker	75	68	57.8	61.2	59.2
8	SO SWELL	8	12/1	Trailer	73	66	27.4	57.2	48.2
3	BOCA ROYALTY	3	8/1	Alternator/Trailer	71	65	50.4	58.8	50.3
7	GAVICHI	7	6/1	Alternator/Non-contender	72	72	50.2	56.2	44.2
5	FOREST MAIDEN	5	10/1	Alternator/Non-contender	79	65	49.4	46.0	30.5
9	LULINDA'S HEART	9	15/1	Alternator/Non-contender	71	56	42.2	48.0	31.0

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Fairmount Park
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Fairmount Park - Race 6	Exacta / .50 Cent Trifecta (Minimum $1.00 Wager) .50 Cent Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8) / .10 Cent Superfecta
SO $10,000 • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 77 • Purse: $14,000 • Post: 3:20P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $5,000 OR LESS IN 2024 - 2025 OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $10,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JANUARY 22 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000 (CLAIMING RACES FOR $7,500 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES).

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Lone Stalker. ECHO DREAMER is the Lone Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * BE MY BESTIE: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. LILY'S WOOFY: Horse ranks in th e top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. ECHO DREAMER: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20. LICHITA: Horse racing off a layoff of 90+ days and trainer's win percentage with horses coming off a layoff is at least 25. Horse racing off a layoff of 90+ days and horse has run well in the past in its first and/or second starts after a long lay off.
1	BE MY BESTIE	4/1	9/2
5	LILY'S WOOFY	2/1	5/1
4	ECHO DREAMER	6/1	8/1
2	LICHITA	10/1	9/1

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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	LICHITA	2	10/1	Front-runner	78	63	83.2	59.8	52.8
5	LILY'S WOOFY	5	2/1	Front-runner	85	75	71.4	70.8	66.3
1	BE MY BESTIE	1	4/1	Alternator/Front-runner	80	76	74.8	67.0	64.0
4	ECHO DREAMER	4	6/1	Stalker	68	73	75.8	57.2	48.2
3	TAPICITA	3	8/1	Alternator/Trailer	79	70	51.0	61.0	52.5
6	REBA ATTACK	6	3/1	Alternator/Non-contender	77	66	35.0	53.4	44.9
7	LUTION	7	12/1	Alternator/Non-contender	60	53	34.4	51.2	38.7

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Will Rogers Downs

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

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Race 9 - Maiden Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $10000 Class Rating: 60

FOR ACCREDITED OKLAHOMA-BREDS MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 12 MIDNIGHT TALKER 3/1
# 11 VISUAL POWERHOUSE 7/2
# 7 FULLY FUNDED 12/1

I lean toward MIDNIGHT TALKER here. Overall the Equibase Speed Figures of this animal look very good in this race. Has garnered reliable speed figures in dirt sprint races in the past. I can't pass on this gelding given one of the most competitive jock and handler combos on the grounds. VISUAL POWERHOUSE - In this field, this one is highly ranked earnings per start in dirt sprint contests. Well above average win clip at this distance/surface. FULLY FUNDED - He looks quite good in this spot and I expect will be on the lead or close at the midpoint.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mountaineer Park - Race #8 - Post: 9:55pm - Starter Allowance - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $14,200 Class Rating: 83

Rating:

#5 TEAM CONCEPT (ML=9/2)
#9 HARLAN'S LEGACY (ML=6/1)
#4 SUFFERIN SUCCOTASH (ML=15/1)


TEAM CONCEPT - I like to bet on this handicapping theory, a pony coming back off a strong contest within the last thirty days. The 83 recent race fig looks strong on paper. HARLAN'S LEGACY - The race may set up nicely for this mare's late rally. After the race aboard this equine on September 9th, the jock is going to know the mare much better. This horse wins a lot of cash per race. I believe she will boost that total in this field. SUFFERIN SUCCOTASH - The rider/handler twosome of Tapara and Inirio has a strong return on investment together. This mare is very familiar with the winner's circle at Mountaineer Park. I expect a repeat performance right here. Personally, I wouldn't worry about where she finished in her last race (fourth). Should improve in this race, with some decent odds.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 SHE'S SO BEARRISH (ML=8/5), #3 GORMLEY GIRL (ML=3/1), #8 KAIYAS SONG (ML=8/1),

SHE'S SO BEARRISH - This mare is always hitting the board, but just doesn't win. Hard to wager on her on the front end. Improbable that the speed rating she recorded on March 24th will be enough in this contest. GORMLEY GIRL - If you keep betting these sort of 'hanger' types, you're going to be disillusioned regularly. KAIYAS SONG - Doesn't seem inspiring to me after the lack of any type of closing talent on March 30th. Should be difficult for this thoroughbred to beat this group off of that last speed rating. Not probable to improve enough to run a figure close enough to today's class figure, so put her on the likely underpriced equines list.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Bet on #5 TEAM CONCEPT to win if you can get at least 3/1 odds
EXACTA WAGERS:	Box [4,5,9]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	Box [4,5,9] Total Cost: $6
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	None

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Turf Paradise

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

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Race 4 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $16000 Class Rating: 85

FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE OCTOBER 22, 2024 OR WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE JANUARY 22, 2025 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000 . ARIZONA BRED CLAIMING PRICE $12,500.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 7 RAVEN'S QUEST 7/2
# 4 IN THE VAULT 3/1
# 3 EM N HOLL'S FIESTA 10/1

My pick here is RAVEN'S QUEST. Shows signs of the look of a lucrative play, averaging a solid 85 speed figure which is one of the most respectable in this group. Lucarelli has her trained very well to break quickly out of the starting gate. Could best this field based on the Equibase speed fig - 84 - of her last effort. IN THE VAULT - Ran a very strong last race. Has been running in the most competitive company of the group of animals lately. EM N HOLL'S FIESTA - Could beat this group of animals given the 81 speed figure posted in her last outing. Barrio has a sound 15 percent win rate with entries running at this distance and surface.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Thistledown - Race #2 - Post: 1:20pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $17,000 Class Rating: 63

Rating:

#3 BAD BOY BOOGIE (ML=5/2)


BAD BOY BOOGIE - Trainer Romero moves this animal down the ladder based on class rating points to face a less competitive field. Look for a nice effort given this drop. This gelding is in fine form, having run a good race on Apr 2nd, finishing second. Widely used handicapping angle - 3rd or 4th start after a vacation generally leads to a big effort. This horse is live today. Past Performances show this thoroughbred with 3 improving Equibase speed figures. Diaz should be on a horse ready to win today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 RUMBLE STRIP RON (ML=2/1), #7 BEAT THE DEALER (ML=7/2), #6 SPIN DOCTOR (ML=5/1),

RUMBLE STRIP RON - Didn't land in the money on February 10th at Mahoning Valley Race Cour. Followed it up with another lackluster performance. BEAT THE DEALER - This mount hasn't been close at the finish recently. 7/2 is not worth it for any horse in a sprint of 6 furlongs that hasn't hit the board in a short distance race recently. SPIN DOCTOR - This horse hasn't been close in either of his last two races. Can't wager on this steed in today's sprint of 6 furlongs. Hasn't even hit the board in a short distance event recently. Will be hard for this entrant to beat this field off of that last speed figure. Not probable to improve enough to run a figure close to today's class figure, so put him on the likely underlays list.

GUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - BAD BOY BOOGIE - Based on my information this one could possibly get a lonely lead. Might take them straight to the winner's circle.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Bet on #3 BAD BOY BOOGIE to win if you can get at least 1/1 odds
EXACTA WAGERS:	3 with 1
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	None
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	Pass