Arlington Park - Race #2 - Post: 1:32pm - Starter Allowance - 5.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $15640 Class Rating: 103

Rating:

Choice Plays:

#1 NEVILL'S MISTAKE (ML=8/1)
#5 PROSICO (ML=9/5)
#6 COOL HERO (ML=4/1)


NEVILL'S MISTAKE - I do like the fact this horse is back in a race so quickly. PROSICO - When you handicap turf races, it's always a good idea to look for a pony who has a win over the course. This beautiful animal has a lot of class. A good sign in a race on the turf like we have today. Bennett seems to have this gelding primed for a big effort. His workout pattern is outstanding. COOL HERO - Don't often see a positive return on investment like +320. This rider/trainer tandem has done well together over the last twelve months. This gelding is in nice form, having run a nice race on August 11th, finishing second. A little change in scenery has got to do this animal well. Reading the recent past performance lines, it seems like he likes to visit the winner's circle on different racing tracks.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 IN CLASSIC FASHION (ML=5/2), #8 JOUBERT'S GOLD (ML=8/1),

IN CLASSIC FASHION - Doesn't appear to be worth 5/2 this time around. Pass on him this time. JOUBERT'S GOLD - Most of the time I need a sprinter to have some recent good showings in short distance races in order to bet on him.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	#1 NEVILL'S MISTAKE to win at post-time odds of 7/2 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:	Box [1,5] Box [1,6]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	Box [1,5,6] Total Cost: $6
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	Skip

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Race 2 - Maiden Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $11500 Class Rating: 51

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 118 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $12,500.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 4 LADY LAK 12/1
	# 3 I'M A FLIRT 5/1
	# 5 TRUE WILDCAT 3/1

LADY LAK gets the edge as the bet in here and the potential return justifies the unsafe nature of the long odds. Will most likely be one of the early speedsters of the bunch going into the midpoint of the outing. This equine has to be in condition coming back to race so quickly. This filly is a definite contender based on her earnings per start in dirt route events. I'M A FLIRT - Bettors should probably feel comfortable with this selection given Fuentes's recent gains at the window. Have to consider solely on class, with some of the most respectable class figs of this field. TRUE WILDCAT - This filly could improve with second time Lasix.

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Charles Town - Race #5 - Post: 9:00pm - Maiden Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $15000 Class Rating: 58

Rating:

Choice Plays:

#10 THE FENIAN WARRIOR (ML=6/1)
#5 MEAN LOUIE Q (ML=5/1)


THE FENIAN WARRIOR - Rider hops back aloft after getting to know the horse by riding last time around the track. That's always a good tip. This gelding should be in top form, this far into his form cycle. Each one of this gelding's recent finish positions has been progressively better. This thoroughbred is not the M/L choice, yet he finished ahead of today's chalk in their last race together. This equine is utmost in earnings per race. He looks nice in today's affair. MEAN LOUIE Q - Whitacre was aboard this gelding in the last race and was impressed enough to take the animal right back. This jock and handler's horses have been generating a favorable ROI.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 VANDAS ANGEL (ML=7/2), #9 LE SONJA (ML=4/1), #2 CLEVER SLIM (ML=8/1),

VANDAS ANGEL - Awfully difficult to wager on this less than sharp equine when he hasn't been showing any gumption lately. LE SONJA - Today's event is 7 furlongs. Hasn't hit the board in a short distance clash in the last sixty days. Not the greatest of indicators. CLEVER SLIM - Hard to take this less than sharp equine at the odds after the finish (seventh) in the last event.

GUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - THE FENIAN WARRIOR - Dropped in class last time around the track at Charles Town. Stays at the same level today. Look for a strong performance.
 
 
 

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Bet on #10 THE FENIAN WARRIOR to win if we can get at least 9/5 odds
EXACTA WAGERS:	Box [5,10]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	None
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	None

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Del Mar

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RACE #1 - THE DEL MAR THOROUGHBRED CLUB = 2:00 PM PACIFIC POST

8.0 FURLONGS CUSHIONED TRACK MAIDEN TWO YEAR OLDS $32,000.00 CLAIMING $23,000.00 PURSE

#5 GRAND MANEUVER
#3 GRAYDALE'S RED
#1 CLEARANCE CLARENCE
#4 NITRO POWER

#5 GRAND MANEUVER comes off a "POWER RUN SHOW" finish in his last start, missing his "diploma" in that race by less than a length in a determined attempt to break his maiden. He's out of the Grand Slam lineage, whose progeny have hit the board in 40% of more than 8,800 combined lifetime starts to date. #3 GRAYDALE'S RED is the pace profile leader in this maiden field, and goes to the post with the skills of the Jockey/Trainer tandem of Omar Berrio and A C Avila in his corner ... they've hit the board with 50% of their last 150 entries saddled as a team to date.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Finger Lakes

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Finger Lakes - Race 7	EXACTA * TRIFECTA * PICK 3 (Races 7-8-9)
Maiden Special • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Age 3 • CR: 78 • Purse: $17,600 • Post: 3:52P
FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS.

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Lone Trailer. NOZZY MINOGUE is the Lone Trailer of the race, but has been deemed a non-contender due to a low Platinum Figure or other overall low ratings. * KEY ANGLES * ARLENE'S PRIDE: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. JERICO RULES: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. MUSICOFMEADOWLAKE: Today is a sprint and the ho rse is carrying at least 120 lbs.
5	ARLENE'S PRIDE	5/2	3/1
6	JERICO RULES	3/1	5/1
1	MUSICOFMEADOWLAKE	5/1	7/1

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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	JERICO RULES	7	3/1	Front-runner	79	60	86.2	50.0	45.5
5	ARLENE'S PRIDE	6	5/2	Front-runner	81	72	72.2	58.4	55.9
1	MUSICOFMEADOWLAKE	1	5/1	Alternator/Stalker	83	62	72.0	53.2	46.7
8	DONATELLO'S FELLOW	9	15/1	Alternator/Stalker	61	48	61.4	52.0	40.5
7	NOZZY MINOGUE	8	10/1	Alternator/Trailer	65	47	37.0	53.3	44.3
3	WEE DOCH AN DORIS	4	4/1	Alternator/Non-contender	79	49	54.2	47.8	41.8

Unknown Running Style: ETRUSCAN PROPHET (5/1) [Jockey: De Diego Emanuel - Trainer: Babcock Edward J], GALLEONS LAP (8/1) [Jockey: Carr Dennis - Trainer: Wright James T], WHEELY WAPID (6/1) [Jockey: Baez Jose - Trainer: Barrera Jr Oscar S].

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

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Hastings - Race 6	Exactor / Triactor / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8)
Maiden Claiming $5,000 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 56 • Purse: $9,000 • Post: 8:59P
(INCLUDES UP TO $1,000 THRIF) FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000, IF FOR $4,500, ALLOWED 3 LBS.

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Lone Stalker. DRAMATIC CODE is the Lone Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * ALITAX: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. KYRIA: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. DRAMATIC CODE: Horse is dropping into a race which has an Class Rating at least five points lower than the Class Rating of its last race. Horse is dropping in class, has an ins ide post position and isn't a Trailer.
7	ALITAX	5/2	3/1
5	KYRIA	20/1	7/1
2	DRAMATIC CODE	3/1	7/1

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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
5	KYRIA	5	20/1	Front-runner	71	60	54.8	24.8	12.8
7	ALITAX	7	5/2	Front-runner	59	63	44.2	57.5	54.0
2	DRAMATIC CODE	2	3/1	Alternator/Stalker	0	0	36.0	46.5	42.5
1	RIN CHAN	1	5/1	Trailer	59	46	41.0	48.6	42.6
10	SONGSROYALDIAMOND	10	6/1	Alternator/Trailer	61	53	55.3	43.9	35.9
3	MOBILE INTENTION	3	20/1	Alternator/Trailer	0	0	41.0	34.1	21.6
9	I'VEGOTFISHUES	9	30/1	Alternator/Non-contender	0	0	61.4	28.5	11.5
8	FUN DREAMER	8	30/1	Alternator/Non-contender	0	0	41.5	15.6	0.0
6	RED CARPET	6	6/1	Alternator/Non-contender	0	0	33.2	28.3	15.8
4	POWER MISS	4	8/1	Alternator/Non-contender	0	0	1.0	15.9	2.4

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Race 6 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $12300 Class Rating: 84

FOR ACCREDITED OKLAHOMA-BREDS THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 3 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE JULY 4 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000 .

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 4 ETERNAL PURSUIT 30/1
	# 3 DAT DOE DILBERT 30/1
	# 5 HOPE'S LEAP 5/1

ETERNAL PURSUIT is the strongest bet in this contest and is a competitive value bet given the line. Solid average speed figs in dirt sprint races make this racer a key contender. Has been travelling well in races of this distance, going 3 out of 11 under similar conditions. In this field, this horse is highly ranked earnings per start in dirt sprint races. DAT DOE DILBERT - Will almost certainly go to the lead and may never look back. With a solid return on investment of +49 this handler has shown formidable results with entries running at this distance and surface. HOPE'S LEAP - Shows solid speed figures on average overall when put alongside the rest of this group of animals. Should be given a shot - I like the figures from the last contest.

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Saratoga

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RACE #4 - SARATOGA RACE COURSE - 2:36 PM EASTERN POST

The Riskaverse Stakes

8.0 FURLONGS INNER TURF THREE YEAR OLD FILLIES STAKES $70,000.00 PURSE

#5 AWESOME MARIA
#9 SNOW TOP MOUNTAIN
#1 SENADA
#3 HOUSE OF GRACE

#5 AWESOME MARIA has hit the board in each of her four career starts to date, including back-to-back "POWER RUN WINS" in her 2nd and 3rd races back. Jockey John Velazquez and Trainer Todd Pletcher send her to the post for this stakes test this afternoon ... they've hit the board with 59% of more than 300 entries saddled as a team to date. #9 SNOW TOP MOUNTAIN has hit the board in five straight, winning twice in this recent streak of racing consistency.

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