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December 2008 Premium Picks

FAIR GROUNDS Race #10 December 31, 2008 img5:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (TAPIT AGAIN) - Claimed last out by Ed Johnston from the Tom Amoss operation. Good trainer with 2yr.olds brings him back rather quickly and at t...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 December 31, 2008 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MRS. HOLDEN) - Logical selection and probable favorite finished a strong 2nd last out, and the only runner in front of her was her entry-mate. ...

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SANTA ANITA Race #1 December 31, 2008 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DEACON'S CAT) - Excellent work on this surface Dec. 21st indicates that this runner is set for his best yet in his 3rd lifetime start. He's run...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #6 December 31, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ALL TOO SOLID) - Raced well in her grass debut which came at Santa Anita in a sprint "down the hill". Ran on a sloppy track here last out and d...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #4 December 31, 2008 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (TORONTO BOUND) - Barn (Mark Casse) is having it's usual sharp meet. This runner raced well at Woodbine during the summer and was "Put away" unt...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 December 30, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (NANCY'S VOYAGE) - Trainer Larry Bates sends this filly back on a quick turnaround (seven days) off a pretty rough trip last out. Drops in class...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #9 December 30, 2008 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ALLIE'S EVENT) - Ran a very big race in his first start on the grass. Raced widest from a poor post, he bid strongly and stayed on well in a ra...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 December 30, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (FAVORITE VALAY) - Takes a huge drop and cuts back in distance for a very capable barn (Keith Lebarron). It is hard to imagine him not impacting...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 December 30, 2008 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (RHYAD) - Just missed (by a neck) in a great debut effort and followed that up with a very impressive maiden win here on Dec. 6. Son of "Essence...

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TURFWAY PARK Race #5 December 30, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (ROSE'S WINE) - Raced evenly in her return after a much needed two-month break. Loves the surface (8-3-0-1) and has had a very good year whereve...

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SANTA ANITA Race #6 December 29, 2008 img6:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PAPA CLEM) - Tries a distance for the first time off a pair of sharp sprint tries at Hollywood Park. This Santa Anita surface (Pro Ride) is his...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #8 December 29, 2008 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (INSURE) - Goes third off the bench for a very sharp barn (Greg Foley). Has good positional speed and was beaten in her last pair after reaching...

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SANTA ANITA Race #3 December 29, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SUIT YOURSELF) - Mid-pack type broke his maiden two back, then finished a fine third in his first start against winners. That effort was a stro...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #6 December 29, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SOUL WARRIOR) - Excellent debut sprinting saw him make a strong sweeping move while 4-5 wide, reach the front in mid-stretch but had to settle ...

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CALDER Race #8 December 29, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (ISLAND DREAMING) - Nice progress shown when trainer Bill White moved him to the lawn for his second start. Runs today off a short freshening an...

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SANTA ANITA Race #7 December 28, 2008 img6:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (NORTH RODEO) - Stakes-placed runner has a good overall mark and is spotted well by her connections in her first race in three months. Working f...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #9 December 28, 2008 img5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (HOOLIGAN'S STAR) - Very impressive maiden win last out and the "figure" earned towers over this group. A repeat of it sends her to the winner's...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 December 28, 2008 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (HOLLY TIME) - Speedy runner ran into a big speed-ball last out and could not match strides with that easy wire-to-wire winner. Drops in price a...

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CALDER Race #7 December 28, 2008 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (LINCOLN'S BULLET) - Powerful win last out at a bit shorter distance and this runner appears to be at his "peak" right now. Extra yardage today ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 December 28, 2008 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (MIA'S FIRST) - Blinkers are added by trainer Richard Dutrow in an attempt to get this filly her maiden win. She's run sharply in all three star...

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CALDER Race #12 December 27, 2008 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BROADWAY GALA) - Looms the heavy favorite and the more-than-likely winner here. Just missed against a tougher group at the Meadowlands last out...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 December 27, 2008 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (RING BERNADETTE) - Lightly raced gelded son of "Phone Trick" has tons of talent and was extremely impressive in winning last out on the main-tr...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #6 December 27, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PINPOINT) - Won easily two back at this level and raced pretty well last out despite a wide journey against tougher than these. Has both speed/...

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CALDER Race #8 December 27, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SANTURI) - Tried both seven panels and a tougher group last out, and at best it was an even effort. Drops back down and shortens-up in distance...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #5 December 27, 2008 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (MARTIN'S BAY) - Goes dirt-to-turf and short-to-long for the red-hot barn of Canadian trainer Mark Casse. Set all the pace in the slop last out...

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SANTA ANITA Race #5 December 26, 2008 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SCOTTISH DIAMOND) - Claimed by Doug O'Neill several starts back, veteran appears to be nearing his best for the top barn. Has a flexible style,...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #8 December 26, 2008 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (IDE BETTER RUN) - Speed/stalker will be making her third start of the meet today. Tired after setting/pressing a fast pace in her first here, t...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #7 December 26, 2008 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WILD SUNDAY) - Hard-hitter is in great present shape and comes into this with three strong efforts in a row, and all were against tougher foes....

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 December 26, 2008 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (COOL TALES) - Draws the rail and has good positional speed. Latest, a win on the main track here was his best since coming back from a two-mont...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 December 26, 2008 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BIRTHDAY BALLOONZ) - Trainer (Bruce Levine) has a past history of doing quite well with Canadian shippers during the winter months. Son of "Yes...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 December 23, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (GOLDZAR) - Gelding showed very good speed in Kentucky, coming to the stretch with the lead, but unable to hold on. Those fields were tougher th...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #9 December 23, 2008 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (STRAIGHT COUNT) - Sharp Chicago invader has two wins and three close in-the-money finishes in his last five races. Drops a bit in class and he ...

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CALDER Race #8 December 23, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (OFFICER'S GENTLEMAN) - Colt won impressively last out and enters this on an upward form spiral. Trainer Leo Azpurua's runners stay sharp once i...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 December 23, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SPECIAL TIGER) - Draws the rail and comes into this very sharp (having won or placed in his last eight starts). Good barn (Gerald Bennett) has ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 December 23, 2008 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BONTEMPI) - Has a new trainer (Derek Ryan) and he drops this New York-bred off a pair of wins against state-breds, as he'll face "open" company...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #6 December 22, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (YES I'M WOMAN) - Moves to the infield which she's bred for. Raced well last winter and had a nice return run on Keeneland's "poly" surface in t...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 December 22, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (OUGHTLANDS) - Finished second in his last pair at Churchill for this tag. Well-bred and in a good barn (Layne Gilliforte), he'll be very tough...

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CALDER Race #8 December 22, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SHIFTIN GEARS) - Had a "rough" trip in his debut but to his credit he still ran well. Lasix is added for start number two and this son of "Form...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 December 22, 2008 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (KILLARNY CASTLE) - Very sharp trainer (Greg DiPrima) sends this filly down from New York for this contest. Claimed in late September, she won i...

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CALDER Race #7 December 22, 2008 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (REGAL BIRD) - Big speed shown last out in her first start with blinkers. Sharp barn ("Becky" Maker) has her well-spotted today in a race devoid...

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HAWTHORNE Race #6 December 21, 2008 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CLASS ACK) - Easy win last out in his second start back and first ever at this $10K tag. He went right to the top and went wire-to-wire that da...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #8 December 21, 2008 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (EXTRA EXCLUSIVE) - Tracked the pace in the slop last out, but despite trying hard every step he could not get by the second choice here "Hello ...

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CALDER Race #10 December 21, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GABAGHOST) - Ran just six days ago and he'll draw the rail and stretch-out in distance, both positive moves by his trainer (Joe Catanese). Look...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #6 December 21, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WICKED HOT) - Well set-up by a top barn (Tom Proctor) to get her maiden win. She finished third last out in her second off a layoff at Churchil...

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CALDER Race #8 December 21, 2008 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (INDIAN HALLOWEEN) - Sharp shipper made a wide move in her last at Philadelphia Park and stayed on well until mid-stretch. Draws the rail today ...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #6 December 20, 2008 img6:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (FLAT BOLD) - Has an experience edge on this field full of debuting stock. Broke slowly in his debut, rushed up into a fast pace and tired late....

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #7 December 20, 2008 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SECRET GYPSY) - Lightly-raced, very fast, and immensely talented. Highly thought of by her trainer (Ronny Werner) she won at Saratoga and then ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #6 December 20, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CHAMBERLAIN BRIDGE) - Turf-sprinting is his game and that's what he'll do again today. Former speedball has learned to rate since coming to the...

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HOLLY WOOD PARK Race #1 December 20, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SOUPY) - Moves up in class, but is in great shape and is the main speed in this contest. In a good barn (John Sadler) who's stock stays sharp o...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #3 December 20, 2008 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (TENSAS FLAT) - Excellent debut run at Evangeline Downs despite all sorts of problems at the start and during the running, eventually winding up...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #3 December 19, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ASIAN EYES) - Mid-pack type is rounding around to her best race and some of her best efforts have been on this course. Big rider switch to the ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #7 December 19, 2008 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (WISE RIVER) - Turf specialist ran a very good race in a stake "washed-off" the infield last out. He is the main speed and should go right to th...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #1 December 19, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BOX OFFICE QUEEN) - Excellent race on this surface going a route like she'll run today. Filly had trouble at the start, bid around the turn and...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #5 December 19, 2008 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (DIAMOND TYCOON) - Colt did not race well in England, but with the addition of lasix in his first U.S. race he went right to the lead and was c...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #4 December 19, 2008 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (GERDIN) - Last raced on the artificial surface at Presque Isle. Tainer Tom Amoss drops him into a claimer for the first time and that is a very...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #6 December 18, 2008 img6:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BOULE D'OR) - He's taken to this new surface just fine after being a stakes winner earlier in his career on the turf. Won his latest with a pow...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #4 December 18, 2008 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (REAL LIFT) - Re-claimed by Jeff Mullins on Oct. 31, she's been on the sidelines since. Filly won off a similar scenario this past spring, so tr...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #6 December 18, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (FRIESAN FIRE) - Promising son of "A P Indy" drops back into allowance competition after an even effort in the "Nashua" S.(G3) in his return off...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #5 December 18, 2008 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (EAST BREAKS) - Impressive debut saw her race up and on the pace while wide, reach the front briefly in mid-stretch only to miss by a neck on th...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #4 December 18, 2008 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (GUSTO NUEVO) - The main speed will be dropping in class today and looks like he can take this field wire-to-wire, albeit at a short price.2nd p...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #5 December 17, 2008 img5:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DEVOTED MAGIC) - Talented runner has proven to be successful on dirt, turf, and "poly". Claimed last out by one of the best, Jerry Hollendorfer...

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HOLLYWOD PARK Race #3 December 17, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (THERE GOES GEE GEE) - Cuts-back in distance and drops back in with maiden-claimers after a failed try going long against MSW foes. Has position...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #9 December 17, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (WINK ANDA BLESSING) - Colt tired in his debut at Hawthorne in a race that has produced several next-out winners. Runs for the Frank Calabrese/R...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #1 December 17, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ONE VOTE) - He looms the lone speed in this small field and can out-foot them early and win this wire-to-wire. He's had to fight all the way in...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 December 17, 2008 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (RIGHT FLANKER) - Freshened-up for this meet by a trainer (Gerald Bennett) who ALWAYS does well at this meet. Drops for this return race and sta...

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TURF PARADISE Race #6 December 16, 2008 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ENTRY OF ATTLEBORO and RADFORD) - We'll take either half of this entry as our top selection. They have different trainers, but common ownership...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 December 16, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (TOAST TO DUSTY) - Claimed out of a pace-setting third place finish on November 10, by the Scott Lake barn. On the shelf since, this speedy colt...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 December 16, 2008 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BIT O LIGHTENING) - Broke his maiden for "Team Lake" on November 30, fresh off a seven-week break. Stalked and pounced that day and comes back ...

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TURF PARADISE Race #2 December 16, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (LIL LEA) - Fast filly will be making her first appearance on the grass. She's handled both "poly" and dirt in her career and she'll be making h...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 December 16, 2008 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (IN ORBIT) - Claimed last out by the Eberd Estrada barn and they bring him back quickly (10 days) and stretch him out in distance. Well-bred and...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 December 15, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DR. BALIN) - Drops back into a claimer after a wide try in the mud at the MSW level on November 25. He finished a strong second two back in a m...

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CALDER Race #8 December 15, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SIR JAMES) - Turf try last out may have been nothing more than a conditioning race off a two-month layoff. Drops and moves back to the dirt whe...

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CALDER Race #7 December 15, 2008 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SOUL SPIRIT) - He'll be trying conventional dirt for the first time after spending his entire career at Woodbine. He's with a very sharp traine...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 December 15, 2008 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (BALOOBAS) - Filly will be moving from one sharp barn to another (Pete Walder to Scott Lake). On the sidelines since October 20, she will drop i...

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CALDER Race #6 December 15, 2008 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TIDY UP) - Useful runner on all surfaces seems to like the turf best, and that's where he is today. He's won five of his last nine on the grass...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #8 December 14, 2008 img7:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DANCING IN SILKS) - Nice runner will get some class relief today as he moves back in with fellow Cal-breds. Improving at this time and he's dev...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #6 December 14, 2008 img6:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (BLAME THE WINE) - Good speed on view last our for this improving runner. Won her latest on this surface and goes third off a layoff today. Make...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 (THE LADIES H.) December 14, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SWEET GOODBYE) - Maryland shipper has won her last five by "daylight" margins including a pair of stakes at Laurel. Can go on the front-end or ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 December 14, 2008 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BY THE LIGHT) - Versatile and talented state-bred is (10-7-2-0) with the only non-money finish coming in a Grade 2 stakes at Philadelphia Park ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 December 14, 2008 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (NIKA) - Stretches-out off an even sprint try on November 16. Blinkers will go on for trainer Kiaran McLaughlin and they may try and win this ea...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #9 (THE HOLLYWOOD STARLET) December 13, 2008 img7:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ALPHA KITTEN) - Lightly raced and improving quickly at this stage, she gives away some "racing savvy" to most of the others. Tries a distance f...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #7 December 13, 2008 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SUPERIOR STORM) - Had a nice sprint prep and probably wasn't 100% for that effort. Stretches-out in distance, has speed/stalking ability and sh...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 December 13, 2008 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (KISSA MELISSA) - Sharp shipping barn (Mike Gorham) sends this filly up the turnpike where she's run competitive races in a trio of starter-allo...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #6 December 13, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (FOREIGN PRODUCTION) - He beat tougher open company in easy fashion on this surface November 22, and today will face-off against fellow Louisian...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 December 13, 2008 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DROWNING BEAR) - Tired last out while saving ground in a contest where he had position but could not offer a rally. He has a nice work since an...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #5 December 12, 2008 img5:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (UNCLE JEEP) - Not surprisingly he turned in his best effort yet on November 16, fresh off a Mike Mitchell claim. He worked twice since and he'l...

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FAIR GROINDS Race #8 December 12, 2008 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (MINDTRIP) - Finished second last out at this level after pressing the pace all the way, but was unable to stay with a runaway winner. Can win t...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #5 December 12, 2008 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (BOUND TO) - Filly is really coming to hand of late and she just missed last out at Churchill Downs. Race is expected to be run on the main-tra...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 December 12, 2008 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (INDY'S FORUM) - Big improvement last out in her second back off a seven-week break and also her second for trainer Gary Contessa. She showed ta...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 December 12, 2008 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BITABAZ) - Had a poor trip and was overmatched in his latest, a stakes effort on Nov. 9. Previous race produced a strong second-place finish at...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #6 December 11, 2008 img6:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (REV HER UP) - Filly makes her third lifetime start and looks ready to pick up her maiden win. Tired badly in her debut after chasing the pace, ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #8 December 11, 2008 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SEAVIEW) - Draws the rail and is coming off a very sharp pace-pressing second-place finish last out in his first start ever on real dirt. Effor...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #2 December 11, 2008 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MAGIC LAUNCH) - Moves to the turf and a distance after a sprint try on the main-track here. She raced near a fast pace and rallied up the insid...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #4 December 11, 2008 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BRAHMS DYNASTY) - Just missed last out after making a sustained wide run to reach the front, only to lose the race right on the wire. He lost e...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 December 11, 2008 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (L.A. CONCERTO) - Looms the likely favorite and the more than likely winner. Daughter of "Aptitude" finished a strong second last out to a runne...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #6 December 10, 2008 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SILVER VISTA) - Trainer Mike Mitchell has him headed in the "right" direction since returning from over a year on the sideines. Won two back an...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #4 December 10, 2008 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WIND CAPER) - Filly broke her maiden in impressive style then was given about 3 months off by veteran trainer Ron Ellis. Overmatched in her ret...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #2 December 10, 2008 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BEAU GRIS) - Trainer Vlad Cerin will send this fast gelding long today and he should have little trouble clearing off early and leading them on...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 December 10, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (NAJARANS STAR) - Part of a strong entry from trainer Richard Dutrow. Filly tired in the Meadowlands mud last out and has been given a month sin...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 December 10, 2008 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MRS HOLDEN) - She's switched trainers since her last race and had to be scratched last out when she was injured slightly when loaded into the g...

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TURF PARADISE Race #9 December 9, 2008 img6:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (MILLER PEAK) - Last was visually impressive. Broke a little tardy, then quickly moved up on the turn and went by the vanquished like they were ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 December 9, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MARKET TUMBLE) - Ships down from New York and trainer Rick Violette enters him in a career "soft" spot. Away since early October, he has some s...

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TURF PARADISE Race #3 December 9, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DEAL THE HEAT) - Filly looks extremely tough to beat and the price will be small. Either win bet her or try and hook her up in exactas with our...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 December 9, 2008 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (BAILEY'S MOUNTAIN) - Finished second last out to his stablemate and fellow entrant "El Batallon". Stalked that day from the rail, bid and was u...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 December 9, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (QUAINT LASS) - Strong try at this tag and distance last out in his second start for trainer Scott Lake. Speed/stalker has raced against better ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 December 8, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (THAT MAGIC MOMENT) - Dropped to this price tag ($5000) last out for the first time, he responded with a strong second-place finish. Stalker dra...

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CALDER Race #8 December 8, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (HAROLD'S SISTER) - Filly has finished in the money in three of her four trips to the post. Trainer Larry Bates names Jeremy Bridgmohan again an...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 December 8, 2008 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (HOLY DOKIE DOKIE) - Speedy filly just failed to hold on in the slop last out at this starter-allowance condition. Race was her second off a cla...

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CALDER Race #7 December 8, 2008 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CUSTER) - Makes his first start back in Florida after a strong try at the Meadowlwnds last out. He's been sharp ever since coming to the barn o...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 December 8, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SIX SHOOTER) - Trainer Steve Klesaris sends this son of "Red Bullet" a distance after a useful sprint debut at Delaware almost a month ago. Rac...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #7 December 7, 2008 img6:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (WITHIN REASON) - Drops slightly in price off a very strong effort on November 16, at this distance. Race was his best since coming back from a ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #9 December 7, 2008 img5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (POINTS OF GRACE) - Impressive win in her debut on polytrack, she'll move to the grass for her first try against winners. In a very good barn (M...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #3 December 7, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CANAVAL) - Comes back from just over a two month layoff for the top barn of Neil Drysdale. Fields most experienced runner has run too good to l...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 December 7, 2008 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (BROAD ACRES) - Consistent performer will be making his first start for trainer Greg DiPrima, a 23% winning move. Level is fine as is the distan...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 December 7, 2008 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LIGHTS OUT ANNIE) - Filly easily broke her maiden a month ago, wiring a field on the main-track here in her first race since Last March. Effort...

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CALDER Race #10 (THE TROPICAL TURF H.(G3)) December 6, 2008 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SOLDIER'S DANCER) - Obvious selection loves this course and distance and his latest is a "toss" after losing his rider at the start. Pace scena...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #7 December 6, 2008 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (STORM TRUST) - Steve Asmussen trained runner was "cooked" in a speed duel last out in his first start here after shipping from Remington Park. ...

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CALDER Race #8 (THE MY CHARMER(G3)) December 6, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (RUTHERIENNE) - Filly is three-for-three on this Calder turf and she's a bit of a 1 1/8th mile specialist. Freshened-up for several months, that...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #5 December 6, 2008 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PRINCESS WILMA) - Goes second off a layoff for a good barn (Troy Young). Broke her maiden two starts back and did it in style. Wide in her firs...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 December 6, 2008 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TAPIT'S BREW) - Colt has improved in each of his last pair with the switch to the turf. Had some traffic woes in his latest or he may have won....

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #9 December 5, 2008 img5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (WIZARD'S LAUGH) - Looks like the main speed and he's coming off a win at Philadelphia Park. Son of "Distorted Humor" is lightly raced and just ...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #4 December 5, 2008 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SURPRISES WELCOMED) - Daughter of "Storm Cat" cost $3,000,000 and is still trying after five starts to break her maiden. She's finished "in the...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 December 5, 2008 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (FOOTNOTE THIS) - Speedy colt was "buried" on the inside while facing pace-pressure last out. Drops and stretches-out today for trainer Todd Ple...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #4 December 5, 2008 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CLOUDSPUN) - Tries the grass today off a very "useful" debut run. Filly stalked the pace from a wide post, bid, reached the front in mid-stretc...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 December 5, 2008 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (GREENWOOD BOY) - Nice return run on Halloween, his first race in 10 months and first for trainer John Parisella. Stayed close to the pace throu...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #5 December 4, 2008 img5:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (KELLY LEAK) - Tries the grass for the first time, but his breeding says that the surface should be fine. Won a graded stakes (The Best Pal (G2)...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #2 December 4, 2008 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DEGREKO) - Stretches-out off a sprint in which he finished a fine third. Moves in with Cal-breds today and his trainer (Mike Pender) is a stron...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 December 4, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TAQARUB) - Impressed first out with a "handy" wire-to-wire win on November 8, on a sloppy main-track here. He has an extremely fast work on the...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #5 December 4, 2008 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DAVID'S HOPE) - Filly broke her maiden last out when trying dirt for the first time. Freshened-up since that win by a sharp trainer (Sam David)...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 December 4, 2008 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SCOTT'S CHOICE) - Tries to stretch her sprint speed out over a distance of ground. Trainer (Kiaran McLaughlin) is one of the best in the busine...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #6 December 3, 2008 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DRAMA CAT) - Second-time runner should receive a very fast pace to rally into if all go. She broke very "poorly" last out and rallied late to f...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #4 December 3, 2008 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BAND OF THUNDER) - He's certainly taken to the turf after trying it after 26 lifetime starts. May have been best in his infield debut after hav...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 December 3, 2008 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (IRISH MAMA) - Blinkers will come off for filly who had no chance last out after "breaking in the air". Good speed to offer and the rail should ...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #2 December 3, 2008 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (JAMES PRIOR) - Drops in class and he's been working extremely fast for start number two. Trainer (Vlad Cerin)is one of the best at the new cate...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 December 3, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DELOSOVIENTOS) - Looms a heavy favorite and "right-fully" so. Distance loving runnner has a wonderful one pace stride that has led him to 4 win...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 December 2, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (LA MINSTRAL) - California invader is lightly raced and comes here to the leading trainer's barn (Scott Lake). Gelded son of "Thunder Gulch" has...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 December 2, 2008 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (BOSS TIFFANY) - Claimed at Sartoga by trainer Tony Dutrow, he immediately sent her in for some R & R. Veteran raced evenly in her return run at...

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TURF PARADISE Race #3 December 2, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (GOLD DAKOTA) - Improving with each start, he just missed last out in a three horse "blanket-photo" at this tag and distance on November 4. Lig...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 December 2, 2008 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SMIRK) - Gelded son of "Distorted Humor" was a very expensive yearling ($240,000) and has had his share of physical woes along the way. Claimed...

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TURF PARADISE Race #2 December 2, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (HOLLYWOOD ADVISER) - Gelding makes his return to this circuit after spending the better part of the year in No. California. When last seen here...

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CALDER Race #9 December 1, 2008 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PEACEFUL TIGER) - Filly is showing more speed as she descends in claiming price. Last out she finished third at this tag and distance after sta...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 December 1, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (OPEN SLEIGH) - Son of "Touch Gold" has spent the majority of his career on the New York circuit facing much better. Sent here in early October,...

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CALDER Race #8 December 1, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SAFETY SQUEEZE) - Runner has improved noticeably since lasix was added two starts ago. Just missed at this distance two back, and broke his mai...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 December 1, 2008 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (TZIPI) - Speedy veteran always gives her all. She's had another solid season (15-4-4-4) and she's coming off a nice win on this course in the m...

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CALDER Race #7 December 1, 2008 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MICHAELS WEST ACRE) - Speedy gelding will be moving from turf to dirt and shortening up in distance. Ran well two back on the dirt at this leve...

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November 2008 Premium Picks

HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #3 November 30, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (MAMA LUNA) - Veteran mare comes into this in great condition and on a year long streak (13-3-4-2). Just missed last out on this surface against...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #6 November 30, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MY INCA PRINCESS) - Pressed the pace while four-wide in a race common to many entered here last out. Tired in the last furlong that day and she...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 (THE MONTAUK H.) November 30, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (POINT ME TO IT) - Draws the rail and enters this off a career best effort in her second start for trainer Gary Contessa. Just missed last out t...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #1 November 30, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (JUSTDONTCALLMEJERI) - Much improved race last out in his second trip to the gate. Tracked a solid pace from a wide draw at this tag and distanc...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 November 30, 2008 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MIAS FIRST) - Good efforts in all three of her appearances for this bargain-priced ($7000) yearling. Pressed the pace last out against a good g...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #6 November 29, 2008 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (MOONLIGHT TIZZY) - "Legged-up" in a turf sprint last out in her first back from a 2 1/2 month layoff. Chased the pace in that one and had serio...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 November 29, 2008 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (RADICAL SABBITICAL) - Lightly raced and improving, he just failed to last on October 31, on this course in his first try at this level. Reached...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #7 November 29, 2008 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (MY BOY COY) - Makes his second start for the high-energy Cody Autry barn. Had trouble at the start in that maiden-special, so the effort is bes...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #1 November 29, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CONCERTO'S THUNDER) - Colt will be taking that all-important drop into a claimer for the first time. Competitive in most of his starts at the m...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 (THE DEMOISELLE S.) November 29, 2008 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (AIN'T LOVE GRAND) - Improving filly has a solid chance at upestting the heavy favorite in here, #5 Sky Diva. Daughter of "Dixie Union" had a sm...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #3 November 28, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SATELLITE) - Speed/stalker has proved very competitive since he's come down to under $15,000 in claiming price. Level is fine and there's not m...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #2 November 28, 2008 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LEAVETHEGATEOPEN) - Claimed two back by trainer John Sadler, he immediately raised him to Cal-bred maiden special and he just failed to last af...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 (THE TOP FLIGHT H. (G2)) November 28, 2008 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SLEWFOUNDMONEY) - Calder shipper has become a bit of a terror since coming to the barn of Marty Wolfson. She's won stakes both sprinting and go...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #6 November 28, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (VICK'S VIOLET) - Filly has shown big speed in both of her starts against maiden-specials. Drops into a claimer for the first time and will get...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 November 28, 2008 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (GHOST STORY) - New barn (Tony Dutrow) finds a nice spot for this son of "Vindication" as he makes his first start against winners after scoring...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #9 November 27, 2008 img5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TRUELYONBROADWAY) - Runner likes this course as he proved last season with a pair of impressive wins. Returned recently from a layoff with a mu...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #8 November 27, 2008 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GARIFINE) - Colt displayed some big ability in 2007 before an injury forced him to the sidelines for a bit more than a year. Son of "Belong To ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #7 November 27, 2008 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (GAIL GOLDEN) - Sharp maiden win last out and trainer Lary Robideaux has given her two months off since. Nicely spotted today for her return to ...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #4 November 27, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CATENIA PLACE) - Daughter of "Atticus" raced evenly in her debut against slightly tougher. Good barn (Doug O'Neill) brings her back quickly (15...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #2 November 27, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (WINNINGDANCER) - Filly will stretch-out today in her third start back off a three-month freshening. Improvement is noted in her latest and she ...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #8 November 26, 2008 img7:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CANDY ARCHES) - Raced off to a huge early lead in his last only to tire in the last 1/8 of a mile and eventually finished 3rd. Effort was his f...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #3 November 26, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (GRAY BLACK N WHITE) - Veteran was claimed two back by the powerful Jeff Mullin's operation. He raced him against tougher on the turf last out a...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #2 November 26, 2008 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (NOBLE COURAGE) - Colt will be making his 3rd start back from a 7 month layoff and he ran a strong 2nd last out in his best effort to date. Drop...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 (THE STAR DE LADY ANNE) November 26, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (IDIDNTMEANTO) - Daughter of "Fusaichi Pegasus" has moved to a "new level" since coming to the barn of Richard Dutrow. Lightly raced the past se...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 November 26, 2008 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (RED COGNAC) - Sharp maiden score on October 30th for this $300,000 daughter of "Hennessy". Filly battled for the lead facing outside pressure a...

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TURF PARADISE Race #9 November 25, 2008 img6:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LOWER BUCKEYE) - Drops off a debut that saw her break slowly, rush up into a fast pace, and tire in the last furlong. Price reduction and the f...

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TURF PARADISE Race #6 November 25, 2008 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (FRECKLE'S O'BRIEN) - Latest was a fine effort in her first at this $5K tag and first off a two-month layoff. Rallied late in a sprint that day ...

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TURF PARADISE Race #4 November 25, 2008 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (R.BEAU) - Fast, in shape, and relatively lightly raced. In a high percentage barn (Mike Chambers 39% on the year) and can make her turf debut a...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 November 25, 2008 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BAREFOOT BABY) - Consistent runner (15-4-2-3) was claimed out of a win last out by veteran trainer Kate DeMasi. Filly is fresh, draws a great i...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 November 25, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (JOY TO RUN) - Lightly-raced daughter of "Stephen Got Even" recently returned from a three-month layoff for the high percentage Jayne Vader's ba...

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TURF PARADISE Race #7 November 24, 2008 img5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SHE'LLGETRDONE) - Filly could wind up alone on the front-end today with little other speed signed on. Fast early in all her races, she'll need ...

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TURF PARADISE Race #6 November 24, 2008 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BEAUGRAPHER) - Daughter of "Beau Genius" broke her maiden last out on this course in her first start in almost three months. She had previously...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 November 24, 2008 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (PORT ROYAL) - Makes his second start for trainer Steve Klesaris after spending his entire career in the barn of Hall of Famer Allen Jerkens. St...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 November 24, 2008 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (POLITICAL CHIEF) - Ran a strong race last out at Delaware Park in his first effort in six months. Son of "Indian Charlie" was making his first ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 November 24, 2008 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (PREPPY PRINCESS) - Filly just missed at this tag going six furlongs in the slop here on November 8. Race was her best effort to date and it cam...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #6 November 23, 2008 img6:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (G's Heavenly Union) - Strong second-place finish in her latest, going "down the hill" at Santa Anita should set her up for her first try around...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #4 November 23, 2008 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (STUTTGART) - Filly has finished on the board in all three starts for trainer John Sadler since he claimed her last July. Stalker finished secon...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 November 23, 2008 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (HANGINGBYATHREAD) - Enters this contest razor sharp and working well. Just missed in a New York-bred stakes last out and in his previous race c...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #4 November 23, 2008 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ADMIRAL HALSEY) - Claimed two starts back by the sharp Tom Amoss barn, new connections raced him at a higher level in his first start under the...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 November 23, 2008 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (SHEIK'S SERENADE) - Well-bred filly has run strong in her first pair of efforts and will try this "flat" mile distance for the first time. Daug...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #10 November 22, 2008 img5:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (POWERCHORD) - He has the best two races showing of this group, a close loss at Belmont in a maiden-claimer and a fine third at the Meadowlands....

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #4 November 22, 2008 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (EMPIRE HOUSE) - Race looks to be his to lose. Moves to the turf after a trio of solid races in a row at Del Mar and Santa Anita. Trainer Neil D...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 November 22, 2008 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TREVELYAN) - Much improved run in his second start when trainer Todd Pletcher sent him long on the turf at the Meadowlands. Trailed early in a ...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #2 November 22, 2008 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BLAZING SPIRIT) - Returns from a seven-week freshening from trainer Jeff Mullins and barn is deadly off that type of break. He's exhibited plen...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 (THE DISCOVERY HDCP.(G3)) November 22, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LIEUTENANT RON) - Gets the acid test today to show what kind of runner he really is. Very highly thought of since winning his only start at two...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #4 November 21, 2008 img11:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SOLO PERFORMANCE) - Finished a strong third last out against better, and race was on this surface. Drops down off of it and goes an extra 1/2 f...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #3 November 21, 2008 img11:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (GIOVANNI) - Makes her second start back off a 6 week freshening from trainer Doug O'Neill. New Zealand import showed good speed against better ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #9 November 21, 2008 img5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (TORONTO BOUND) - Comes here from Canada and he's in a very sharp barn (Mark Casse). Ran well in two starts "north of the border" facing tougher...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 November 21, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SHAREHOLDER BLUES) - Gray colt didn't care for the slop last out and race is best viewed as a toss. Previous runs put him in this and he'll dro...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 November 21, 2008 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SHAKE THE MOON) - Nice betting affair on view. Recent arrival from France came over at the same time with "Astrologie" and they raced as an ent...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #6 November 20, 2008 img6:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (WARREN'S DREAMING) - Has improved since a Hollendorfer claim in late August and a subsequent seven-week layoff. Just failed to get up last out ...

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Churchill Downs Race #10 November 20, 2008 img5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (MR. SERIOUS) - Finished second last out off a layoff for the "red hot" Mike Maker barn. Start was also the first off a claim and he'll be very ...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #4 November 20, 2008 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DIAL FOR PEACE) - Good speed shown in his debut against MSW competition at Santa Anita. Trainer Doug O'Neill drops him into a claimer today and...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #7 November 20, 2008 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (BOOK OF OZ) - Colt showed good speed in his debut for the Dale Roman's barn and held gamely to finish third. Working sharply since and he draw...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 November 20, 2008 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SHIFTY GUY) - He's improved in his last pair and on Oct. 30, his first at this tag, he rallied late to finish second beaten less than a length....

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #7 November 19, 2008 img6:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (KYNISKA) - Irish-bred and raced, she has never had the opportunity in 5 starts overseas to run on a "firm" surface. In the top barn of Bob Fran...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #10 November 19, 2008 img5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (INDYGO MOUNTAIN) - Expensive ($600,000) son of A P Indy had a nice debut run that should set him up well for this. Had good early speed rating...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #3 November 19, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (TOM QUINN) - Speedy gelding will be dropping out of a MSW contest where he led until the 1/8th pole. Had a poor post (11) that day and had to b...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 November 19, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CASTLE HARBOUR) - Drops into a claimer for the first time, has some speed, and draws the rail. Looks on the verge of his maiden win.2nd pick: #...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 November 19, 2008 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (HORSESHOE BUOY) - Very poor maiden race on view here with most not worth anything near what they'll be running for ($20,000). This daughter of ...

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TURF PARADISE Race #5 November 18, 2008 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PARTNER IN CRIME) - Last, her second back off a half-years absence was her best ever. Broke running, set a fast pace, and only gave way in the ...

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TURF PARADISE Race #4 November 18, 2008 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DOLLY VARTEN) - Big speed on view last out in her second back off three-month layoff. In a good barn (Eric Kruljac) and filly looks set-up to t...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 November 18, 2008 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (LAND GRANT) - Owned by the high-profile West Point Thoroughbred operation, colt showed speed in his debut at Saratoga and finished third after ...

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PHILADELPHIA Race #7 November 18, 2008 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (EL BATALLLON) - Very competitive race on view, whick makes for a good betting contest. Veteran was claimed two back by trainer Jayne Vaders and...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 November 18, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (GREEN SUEDE SHOES) - Stakes placed last out in a $112K race at Charles Town. Lightly raced and very fast early on. Working sharply for a top t...

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TURF PARADISE Race #6 November 17, 2008 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (Gemini's Ruler) - Tired last out on November 4, his first race since late April. Race was his first for Justin Evans and runner can win this wi...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 November 17, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (EDIKIT) - New York shipper has plenty of speed to bring, and that's what usually wins these cheap maiden affairs. Gelded son of "Distorted Humo...

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TURF PARADISE Race #3 November 17, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BOND) - Broke from the rail last out in his first race at this tag in a contest common to many entered. Rated and raced evenly with a late move...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 November 17, 2008 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SNUCK IN LOVE) - Returned just over a month ago at Laurel after being on the sidelines for 27 months. Showed promise in Florida when he was two...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 November 17, 2008 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (OLLYOLLYOXENFREE) - Filly will drop in value and move to the dirt after an even effort at the Meadowlands in a maiden-special on the turf. Daug...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #9 November 16, 2008 img7:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SMOKEY BEAU) - Returns from a four-month layoff for the John Sadler barn. Son of "Smoke Glacken" ran well last out at Del mar racing for a $100...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #3 November 16, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (THANKFULLY) - Filly's training was recently taken over by Art Sherman, and she responded with the best race of her career. Stalked a fast pace ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 November 16, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #13 (FUJITA) - Talented and lightly-raced runner from trainer Todd Pletcher, finished a close-up third in the "Derby Trial" stakes at Churchill las...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 November 16, 2008 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (AQUINO) - Tired last out in the G3 "SportPage" Hdcp after contesting the pace from a wide post. Race was his first in two months, coming after ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #4 November 16, 2008 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BURROWING OWL) - Claimed by trainer Cody Autry this past August, he immediately sent the veteran runner in for a long rest. Trainer annually is...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #7 November 15, 2008 img6:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CUT THE CHECK) - Had a nice debut last May, just missing by a head in his debut. Freshened-up since by trainer Walter Solis, he's been working ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 November 15, 2008 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2b (PROUD RULER) - He's improved in each of his starts and last out finished a close-up fourth after chasing the pace. Race was his first in blink...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #2 November 15, 2008 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (Rogue Scholar) - Drops back in for a tag after racing wide in a sprint stakes last out at Turf Paradise. Draws a nice post and this tag ($25K) ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #6 November 15, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (UNO MAS) - Speedy colt will try "real" dirt after "hooking" some very impressive runners in his trio of races on "polytrack". Cuts back from a ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 (THE STUYVESANT HDCP.) November 15, 2008 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (STUD MUFFIN) - Has improved dramatically since a claim last March by trainer Dave Duggan. He's a double stakes winner(in state-bred company) si...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #4 November 14, 2008 img11:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MY LUCKY STAR) - Makes her third start back from a layoff for trainer Beau Greely. Filly finished a fine third in her return race, then raced "...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #3 November 14, 2008 img11:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (VITAL FORCE) - Maiden win last out was his best effort to date. Winning race was at this distance at Santa Anita and it fits well with the best...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #7 November 14, 2008 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (TEND) - Nicely-bred runner ("Dynaformer") has been carefully brought along by trainer Al Stall. Barn usually points towards this meet and runne...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 November 14, 2008 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #14 (NAJRANS STAR) - Comes back quickly for this having just raced at the Meadowlands a week ago. Trainer (Richard Dutrow) is one of the best on th...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 November 14, 2008 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (SUCCESS FEE) - Improving three-year-old has proven that he can run against winners at this level and if this race is run on the main-track (as...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 November 13, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ARE WE DREAMIN) - With the prospect of a track condition something other than fast, this hard-hitter could upset this field. Ultra-consistent a...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 November 13, 2008 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BEAUTY BY GEORGE) - Heavily bet in her bow, she did not break well from an inside post and raced far back early gefore making up a lot of groun...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #4 November 13, 2008 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PRIVATE GENTLEMAN) - Colt drops in class and will return to the surface where he raced very well against better last summer. All of that and th...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #2 November 13, 2008 img1:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (HITCH YOUR WAGON) - Filly cuts back to a mile, gets the addition of blinkers, and moves back to the Churchill main-track, the scene of her stro...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #6 November 12, 2008 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MISS BROOKLYN B) - Drops and returns to her favorite surface today for the "crafty" Elwood McCann. Last pair on this dirt produced a win and a ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 November 12, 2008 img2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (Hawkinsville) - Claimed three starts back by the high % Bruce Brown, he had a poor post in his first start for the trainer, but still made a ni...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #4 November 12, 2008 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (GOLDEN POLICY) - Filly pressed the pace from a wide post (12) at this level going 7 furlongs last out. Post is better, as is the distance (6 fu...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 November 12, 2008 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (UNACCOUNTABLE) - Colt finished 2nd last out against tougher foes and trainer Chad Brown will drop him in value for this attempt at his maiden v...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 November 11, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SUSQUEHANNA RIVER) - Filly ran well in her debut at Delaware Park, chasing solid fractions, bidding, but settling for a close-up third-place fi...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 November 11, 2008 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (AFFIRMATION) - Sharp maiden last out at Philly Park in her first start for Mr. Scott Lake. Race fits with the best that these can do, and train...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 November 11, 2008 img12:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (REMEMBER SHIRLEY) - Enters this in sharp form and she's been particularly good since dropping under $15K in claiming price. Capable against bet...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #2 November 11, 2008 img12:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TIN SOLDIER) - Set/pressed the pace last out from a wide post at this price going six furlongs. Race was his best overall since 2007. Draws the...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 November 10, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SISTER KATHLEEN) - Daughter of "Toccet" likes this surface (4-2-1-0) and last out reported home over six lengths clear at this distance in a 2L...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 November 10, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CONSIDER ME) - Makes his second start back off a layoff for trainer Alan Goldberg. Raced evenly last out against tougher at the Meadowlands and...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 November 10, 2008 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (FEARLESS FOLLY) - Sharp race last out as she dropped down to this tag, had a tough trip and came up a nose shy. Solid since the Lake claim in J...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #3 November 10, 2008 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SUNSHINE COFFEE) - Sharp last out in his maiden win and first start for trainer Bill Hedus. Broke running and easily went wire-to-wire. Eligibl...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 (The New York Stallion ) November 9, 2008 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LOGIC WAY) - Consistent as they come and he's improved considerably since a private sale and a trainer switch to Richard Dutrow. Comes off a wi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 (The New York Stallion ) November 9, 2008 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (HEAD HEART HOOF) - Impressive pair of starts to begin his career, including his maiden win in the slop at Saratoga. Tired when sent long in a s...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #3 November 9, 2008 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (SOUTHERN SURGE) - Had a poor post in her debut and a very wide trip from it. She made a strong move on the turn and flattened out in the last f...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 (The New York Stallion ) November 9, 2008 img1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ANJORIE) - Sharp maiden win at Saratoga was followed by a two month break to give her time to grow and mature. She attempted a $100K stakes nex...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #9 (MRS. REVERE STAKES (G2)) November 8, 2008 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ACOMA) - Daughter of "Empire Maker" has been a solid runner during her career winning four of seven starts and finishing "off the board" only o...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 November 8, 2008 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CLEMENS) - Speedy, in-shape, and drops for this attempt for the Galluscio barn. That all ads up to a runner that will be very difficult to defe...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 November 8, 2008 img2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SLEUSE) - Son of "Grand Slam" showed some talent last winter when he broke his maiden in his second career outing and did so in impressive fash...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 November 8, 2008 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LIGHTS OF BROADWAY) - Many entered here are coming off of layoffs or dropping down in poor form. This gelding will be running for the third tim...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 8, 2008 img12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FOOTNOTE THIS) - Excellent debut speed shown back at Saratoga on July 27, in a race that has produced several next-out winners. Freshened up by...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 November 7, 2008 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FIGGY'S FREUD) - Son of "Freud" ran a fine third in his debut on Oct. 9. Raced wide, bid, and held well that day in a race at this tag. Nice pa...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #5 November 7, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (PRINCESS MARQUETRY) - Drops sharply in class for the high-percentage Wayne Catalano barn, and if she avoids trouble should defeat this ordinary...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 November 7, 2008 img1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (MAHOPAC) - Moves back to the main track for this attempt after a pair of sharp races sprinting on the turf. Showed speed in his debut last July...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #2 November 7, 2008 img1:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WESTERN SWEEP) - Claimed two back by Wayne Catalano, filly won in her first try for the new connections at Hawthorne. Closed into a slow pace t...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 November 6, 2008 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SEVENTH STREET) - Filly by "Street Cry" cost an even $1,000,000 as a two-year-old in February of '07. Excellent speed shown in her only start, ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 November 6, 2008 img2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (SHOT GUN HOLIDAY) - Lightly-raced runner finished a solid second on Oct. 5, at this price sprinting in the slop. Pair of fine drills since for ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #4 November 6, 2008 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (COLOR ME UP) - D. Wayne Lukas trained filly has some solid races on her resume. Daughter of "Aptitude" had a poor start last out in the "Indian...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 6, 2008 img12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (RETRIBUTION) - Head-strong individual with "plenty of gas" will drop off a claim late in the Saratoga Meet by trainer Tony Dutrow. He's never r...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #7 November 5, 2008 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (JUST A COINCIDENCE) - Nicely-bred colt by "Forestry" has run well in all three of his starts in New York against some pretty tough opposition. ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 November 5, 2008 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (TRUSTING HEART) - Daughter of "Lion Heart" debuted in the slop last May and finished 3rd to a pair of talented fillies ( "Silent Valor" and "Ra...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 5, 2008 img12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (RED HOT BABY) - Excellent debut speed shown by this filly at the MSW level on October 18th. Comes back quickly for her 2nd start, drops into a ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 November 5, 2008 img12:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (SLEEK HUNTER) - Makes his 3rd start off a layoff, drops in value, and stretches out for the Richard Dutrow barn. Lightly raced colt improved i...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 November 4, 2008 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (TANNED BEAUTY) - Just missed last out in her first try for the Gill/Hooper team after a recent claim. Speedy filly will shorten up a 1/2 furlon...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 November 4, 2008 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ENVIOUS) - Very fast filly goes third off a break. Improved speed noted in her latest and she draws the rail for this attempt. Looks like the e...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #3 November 4, 2008 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (KARAKORUM ROULETTE) - Raced at a distance last out and offered no rally. Two previous races were sprints at the Meadowlands and she raced well ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #1 November 4, 2008 img12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (PURE VISION) - Came here from Thistledown where she was a useful runner. She's run twice here at Philly and had poor post positions each time a...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 November 3, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (NICOLE'S LAW) - Drops slightly after just failing to last in her latest after setting all the pace. Effort was strong and came in her second st...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 November 3, 2008 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (EASE MY MIND) - Raced well earlier this year in June on this surface against better, and was sent in for a rest following that race. Returned ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 November 3, 2008 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (THISONESFORSAM) - Veteran recently returned from a three-month break after his form began to deteriorate earlier this year. Race on October 3, ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 November 3, 2008 img12:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BALROG) - Scott Lake trainee was away from the races a very long time (10 months) before returning on July 7. He's improved in his starts since...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 (THE NASHUA (G3)) November 2, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ROYAL VINDICATION) - Colt has proved to be a very game and determined runner in his four races. He's improved in every race, and last out won a...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 November 2, 2008 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WARM SHOWER) - Sharp debut run at Belmont saw her rally strongly from the head of the stretch to the wire and just miss. Two-turn nature of thi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 2, 2008 img12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SHEIK'S SERENADE) - Impressed in her debut on Oct. 12, with a "game" second-place finish after breaking a bit "awkwardly." Quick turnaround by ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 November 2, 2008 img12:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (STOLIATSIROS) - Runner is nicely spotted by trainer Bruce Levine. Very fast early, he looks like the main speed and should prove very hard to "...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 (THE LONG ISLAND HDCP.(G3)) November 1, 2008 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CRITICISM) - Just failed last out to catch "Sunshine For Life" in her first race in 10 months. Quality runner in Europe (11-4-4-2)and she spent...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 November 1, 2008 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (ASWAAQ) - Debuted in a tough spot for a runner making his first start. Broke from the rail at Belmont on a "sloppy" track and never got involv...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 November 1, 2008 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MAPS HOPE) - In good form earlier this year, he was competitive in a pair at this tag at Saratoga. Sent in for a two month freshening at the en...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 1, 2008 img12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CITY SNEAKERS) - Prepped in an "off the turf" race on Oct. 2, by the Linda Rice barn. Race was his first in just over three months and he ran e...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #1 November 1, 2008 img12:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PRESENTS FOR BERTI) - Excellent debut run over the tricky "undulating" turf course at Kentucky Downs. Son of "Congaree" missed by a head in tha...

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October 2008 Premium Picks

CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #6 October 31, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BULLSBAY) - Hard-hitting four-year-old brings a nice resume into this affair. His "past performance" line is riddled with top names, including ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 October 31, 2008 img1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MY LOVELY LARK) - Regressed in her latest after running a big race at Saratoga on August 31, her first race in 11 months. Tired in her latest a...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 October 31, 2008 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (HURRAH) - In very sharp form at present, he was claimed out of his last (an easy win) by Gary Contessa from Tony Dutrow. Nice spot is selected ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 October 31, 2008 img12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (STREET TALK) - Nicely spotted today by trainer Bob Barbara. Well-bred filly had a nice comeback race on Oct. 11. Away 10 months, she stalked th...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 October 30, 2008 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (KRISTI WITH A K) - Lightly-raced filly broke her maiden in impressive fashion last out at Belmont. Daughter of "Petionville" had raced well in ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 October 30, 2008 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CHAUVINIST) - Freshened up by trainer Mike Hushion after a pair of sharp tries at Saratoga. Bred for the grass and his races clearly show he pr...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 October 30, 2008 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SYNCHRONICITY) - Nicebly-bred filly cost $170,000 at auction - a hefty sum for a New York-bred. Daughter of "More Than Ready" debuted on a "goo...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #2 October 30, 2008 img1:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BOSTON CAT) - Daughter of "High Yield" resides in the fine barn of Helen Pitts (Curlin's first trainer). She's run well on various surfaces so ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 October 29, 2008 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (Stand Pat) - He's proven to be a steady and reliable runner in his starts against slightly tougher. Mid-pack runner should receive a fast pace ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 October 29, 2008 img2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SWEET AYA) - Drops back into a claimer after tiring in her latest at the maiden-special level. Claimed two back by the Schosberg barn, they run...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 October 29, 2008 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (GRANTOR) - Assumed that this race would be switched off the grass, so the selections are for the dirt. Colt ran well last out in his first rac...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #2 October 29, 2008 img12:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (GLENLEARY) - Steve Asmussen reached in two starts back and claimed this veteran runner. Raced well in his first for "America's" leading trainer...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 (PHILADELPHIA PARK) October 28, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (LION BY MY SIDE) - Sharpened up in a sprint last out, this son of "Lion Hearted" will attempt two turns for the second time in his career. Set ...

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DElAWARE PARK Race #3 October 28, 2008 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (GENUINE LOOK) - Debut at Philly Park just over two weeks ago was fine. Raced at the MSW level, the pace was very fast and race had a runaway wi...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 October 28, 2008 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (S.S.Sinatra) - Very sharp at present as he's (4-2-1-0) since coming to the barn of Juan Carrasco. Speed/stalker can win this with either strate...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #1 October 28, 2008 img12:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GARP) - Colt will take a sharp drop for this attempt after a good try against tougher last out. Mark Shuman trained colt finished close-up runn...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 October 27, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (MISTER ROY) - Switched to the barn of Mike Gorham about six weeks ago after trying the New York circuit. Argentine import ran the first nine ra...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #3 October 27, 2008 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (KARAKORUM ROULETTE) - Filly kept better company last winter in New York and is now running for $5000. Now with Dave Jacobson, she has run well ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 October 27, 2008 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (FIORE DE) - Noticeable improvement last out when dropped to this claiming price for the first time. Stalked the pace and held down the place sp...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #1 October 27, 2008 img12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GLITTERY STAR) - Claimed last out by the high-profile Michael Gill operation. Has the best speed of these and draws the rail. Filly will be ver...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 October 26, 2008 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BITABAZ) - Lasix was added two starts back and he's responded with a pair of strong runs. Speed/stalker draws well and the field is a weak one ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 October 26, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LEAP DAY) - Nice training job by Mike Hushion having this runner ready to run a big race in his first race in 16 months. Colt stumbled at the s...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 26, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (DELLSLITTLERUNAWAY) - Makes her second career start today. Broke a bit slowly in her debut at Saratoga but settled and made up a lot of ground ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 October 26, 2008 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (TRIPPI APPAEL) - Appears to be nearing a "peak" effort as he dropped down to this tag last out and finished a strong second to a "long gone" wi...

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SANTA ANITA Race #9 (THE BREEDER'S CUP CLASSIC) October 25, 2008 img6:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DUKE OF MARMALADE) - One of a pair from entered by Aidan O'Brien and they'll race as separate interests. This son of "Danehill" has earned over...

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SANTA ANITA Race #8 (THE BREEDER'S CUP TURF) October 25, 2008 img6:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SOLDIER OF FORTUNE) - Son of the great "Galileo" has banked just over 2.5 million in a carefully managed and very successful career (12-6-3-1)i...

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SANTA ANITA Race #7 (THE BREEDER'S CUP SPRINT) October 25, 2008 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (STREET BOSS) - Enters carefully prepared and set-up nicely by veteran trainer Bruce Headley. Son of "Street Cry" has had a great year (8-6-2-0)...

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SANTA ANITA Race #6 (THE BREEDER'S CUP JUVENILE TURF) October 25, 2008 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (WESTPHALIA) - Irish-bred's only "poor" outing came on very "heavy" going on August 23rd at the "Curragh" in the G2 "Futurity". Record in his o...

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SANTA ANITA Race #5 (THE BREEDER'S CUP JUVENILE) October 25, 2008 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SQUARE EDDIE) - Proved before coming here from England that he could handle an artificial surface as he just missed in a Grade 3 stake at histo...

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SANTA ANITA Race #4 (THE BREEDER'S CUP MILE (TURF)) October 25, 2008 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (KIP DEVILLE) - The defending champ in this race has been very lightly raced this season. His connections (Richard Dutrow) have had this race in...

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SANTA ANITA Race #3 (THE BREEDER'S CUP DIRT MILE) October 25, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LEWIS MICHAEL) - Highly thought of by his connections, the high octane duo of owner Frank Calabrese and trainer Wayne Catalano. He's had in eff...

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SANTA ANITA Race #7 (THE BREEDER'S CUP LADIES CLASSIC) October 24, 2008 img6:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ZENYATTA) - It is hard to go against this undefeated filly as she's been ultra-impressive since she first came to the races last November. Like...

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SANTA ANITA Race #6 (BREEDER'S CUP FILLY AND MARE TURF) October 24, 2008 img5:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (HALFWAY TO HEAVEN) - Talented and flexible. Daughter of the top English Stallion, "Pivotal" brings a great overall mark (8-4-2-2) and it has be...

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SANTA ANITA Race #5 (THE BREEDER'S CUP JUVENILE FILLIES) October 24, 2008 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (STARDOM BOUND) - Filly has done something that no other entered has accomplished. That's a winning race on this course, and a smashing one in ...

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SANTA ANITA Race #4 (THE BREEDER'S CUP JUVENILE FILLIES TURF) October 24, 2008 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (LARAGH) - Looks like the main speed and her post position should allow this daughter of "Tapit" to secure the hedge without much difficulty. La...

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SANTA ANITA Race #3 (FILLY AND MARE SPRINT) October 24, 2008 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (INDIAN BLESSING) - Champion two-year-old filly from '07 has developed into a nice runner at three-years-old, which is not always the case. She'...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 October 23, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BIG TRUCK) - Just missed in his turf debut and by the looks of that race he would appear to have a "Big" future on that surface. Talented and i...

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SANTA ANITA Race #2 October 23, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (OUR STORM) - She's run well in all four of her starts at this tag, including the last pair at this distance. Closer should receive a solid pace...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 October 23, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CAESAR BEWARE) - Had some serious traffic woes in his latest after scoring a resounding win at Saratoga at this tag in his previous run. Obviou...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 23, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SO MUCH TROUBLE) - Makes her first start since mid-May when she couldn't keep pace on a sloppy track at Churchill Downs. Winner won by 13 lengt...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 October 22, 2008 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BEAUTY BY GEORGE) - Part of a Richard Dutrow trained entry and only one will run. She's been in steady training since July and draws the rail a...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 October 22, 2008 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LEADWITHYOURCHIN) - Comes-back quickly for this start (10 days) and he'll be dropping off that useful return to action. Former stakes runner sh...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 October 22, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (AMBER'S EDGE) - Good speed shown last out from a poor post (11). Raced wide that day but held well to finish a close-up 4th in her first at thi...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 22, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (WINTHROP HOUSE) - Working well for his first race since early August. Showed enough in his first pair to think that he could take this off the ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 October 21, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CRYPTO PRIME) - Depp closer will race at this $5000 price for the firs time. Almost always puts in a late run and he should do so again today. ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 October 21, 2008 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (PRICE OF FREEDOM) - Speedy filly was recently claimed by the high-percentage Ben Feliciano Jr. barn. New trainer runs her back for the same pri...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #2 October 21, 2008 img12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (FISHER'S MILL) - Drops down slightly and will make her first start for trainer Tim Hills after starting her career with Jim Ryerson. Has some s...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #1 October 21, 2008 img12:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MEAN SALLY) - Drops way down and switches surfaces. This field is very weak and a low-percentage barn reaches out to jockey Ramon Dominguez. Th...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 October 20, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DEVIL MAKER) - Fast runner will be coming off a seven-week freshening for the Scott Lake barn. Working sharply for his return, he can take this...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 October 20, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CALL ME THE BREEZE) - Makes his first start for trainer Guadalupe Preciado after starting his career with Kiaran McLaughlin. Well-bet in all hi...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #3 October 20, 2008 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (Rocket Candy) - Another shipper from California for the Doug O'Neill barn. Filly by "Dixie Union" showed good speed in her debut against toughe...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 October 20, 2008 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (THE UNCLEAN SPIRIT) - California shipper brings the best overall form and in his last at Fairplex he just missed on real dirt. Has a drill on t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 October 19, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (PAISANO CREEK) - Bred for the turf and lightly raced. Son of "El Prado" is in a good barn (Chris Clement) and broke his maiden in smart fashion...

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SANTA ANITA Race #1 October 19, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (FLEW FIRST CLASS) - Raced evenly and encountered some traffic just when the race was getting serious last out. Makes her second start for Brian...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 19, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (NOWHERE TO HIDE) - Colt by the late "Vindication" ran a big race at this tricky one-turn mile distance last out. Race a bit off the pace, ralli...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 19, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SOLITAIRE) - Ships down from Woodbine after a series of fine races including a third place finish in the $1,000,000 "Queens Plate". I don't see...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 (THE EMPIRE CLASSIC) October 18, 2008 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (R CLEAR VICTORY) - The clear speed of the contest and he draws the rail. Just missed last out in his first back from a trip to Minnesota and hi...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 (THE TICONDEROGA HDCP.) October 18, 2008 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CHESTORIA) - Filly has been in pretty deep in her last pair, both graded events, and both on courses that had a lot of "give" in them. Daughter...

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SANTA ANITA Race #2 October 18, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (KISS THE CAT) - Good-looking win last out in her second off a two month vacation and second for trainer Mike Mitchell. Figure-wise, effort was ...

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SANTA ANITA Race #1 October 18, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (DIXIE HAWKS) - Claimed out of her debut by trainer Jerry Hollendorfer, she has finished "in the money" in both starts for the new connections. ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 18, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PEGASIAN) - Chased the pace as the chalk last out on Sept. 13, before "hanging" in late stretch. He's been freshened up since that start and he...

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SANTA ANITA Race #1 October 17, 2008 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (AQUICKSTING) - Overmatched last out in the "Cal Cup Juvenile", maiden drops back in with his own kind. Has an amazing number of starts for a tw...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 October 17, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (GOLDEN MAN) - Freshened-up by trainer Bruce Levine for almost two months, veteran has slipped quite a bit but still should be competitive at th...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 17, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SIR CRYPTOMITE) - Drops from a return pair of races against MSW competition. Veteran should be at his best in his third off the bench and a sho...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 17, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (FORT McCOY) - Thought he had a bit of a rough trip last out and just did not have enough late zip. Race was his first in two months and it's go...

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SANTA ANITA Race #5 October 16, 2008 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (RAZOR CUT) - He's had a lot of chances (12-0-2-3) but he draws a pretty weak group for the level. Speed/stalker tired in his latest after start...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 16, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (Apocalyptical) - Filly has run well enough in her last pair of turf races to win this at a very nice price. Poor posts in those two contests he...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 16, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PROPENSITY) - Barn (Jim "007" Bond) has been on fire since the end of the Saratoga meet(10-6-0-2). This runner ran a very big race last out at ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 October 16, 2008 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (PHIL THE BRIT) - Good record at this distance(9-3-2-1) and veteran ships in off a sharp try at Monmouth for this pricetag. Likes to race about ...

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KENELAND Race #4 October 15, 2008 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (EQUALLY) - Daughter of "Cherokee Run" has been a bit of a disappointment as she hasn't lived up to the promise shown earlier this year. Makes h...

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Laurel Race #3 October 15, 2008 img2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ZOE T) - Makes his first start for trainer Donovan Haughton ( a 17% winning move) and he adds blinkers to her equipment for her first race sinc...

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LAUREL Race #2 October 15, 2008 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DARCI) - Daughter of "Lion Hearted" showed good speed in her debut at Delaware while racing a bit wide. Freshened up since that August 10th rac...

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KEENELAND Race #1 October 15, 2008 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CLIQUE) - Chased the pace and finished evenly in her debut at Turfway Park. Trainer (Tom Amoss) is very good 2nd time out (23%), and this filly...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 October 14, 2008 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SIR OZ) - Ran his best race to date last out when trainer Mike Gorham sent him long for the first time. He was no match for a runaway drop-down...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 October 14, 2008 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (EMOTIVAL) - The main speed and he has the rail advantage. Wired a field sprinting last out when dropped to this tag for the first time. South A...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #3 October 14, 2008 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BROWN'S HILL) - Goes turf to dirt and will drop back in for a tag. Competititive two back at this distance in the slop against $50K foes. Runs ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #3 October 14, 2008 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MERRY FOX) - She's finished second in all three of her starts at this claiming price. Has a nice post to save ground from and she just missed l...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 October 13, 2008 img5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (LOGIC WAY) - Appeared the combination of facing "better" stock and a soft turf course conspired to do him in last out. Level, distance, and pos...

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OAK TREE AT SANTA ANITA Race #1 October 13, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (HAJA BOY) - Well bet in his last pair, he showed good speed before tiring. Wide posts in those two starts, one at Del Mar and the other at Fair...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 October 13, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (UP FOR LOVE) - Fine debut saw colt by "More Than Ready" rally from far back to finish second beaten less than a length. Shortens up a furlong f...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 13, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (COOL TALES) - Shortens up a furlong and gets blinkers on for trainer Jimmy Jerkens. Nice post to use his speed from at this distance, and he's ...

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OAK TREE AT SANTA ANITA Race #4 October 12, 2008 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (IF NOT FOR YOU) - Moves outside and she's coming off a pair of sharp efforts at Del Mar and Fairplex. Stalking ability and a drop in her claim...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 October 12, 2008 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (I'M ENTITLED) - Quick runner is positioned outside the other speed and think he'll get a trip tracking "Fra" and be able to go by that one turn...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 October 12, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (SEEKING LUCK) - Blinkers are added by trainer Barclay Tagg as this nicely-bred filly will move to the grass and attempt a distance, both for th...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 October 12, 2008 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (HAWKWOOD) - Freshened up for the past two months after an impressive wire-to-wire win at Saratoga to clear the 1X allowance condition. Latest p...

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SANTA ANITA Race #4 October 11, 2008 img5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (LAUNCH THE BULL) - Colt by "Holy Bull" has been coming around and in his latest he rated a bit before finishing well to miss by just a bit more...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 October 11, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (KARAKORUM ELEKTRA) - Big efforts in all three of her "08" races and she has faced tough fields of colts in her last pair. In great shape, she's...

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SANTA ANITA Race #1 October 11, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BERTIE BOY) - Drops in half for this attempt after a fine try at Del Mar at this distance on Sep.1st. Goes 3rd off a 2 month layoff for the Hes...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 11, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (READY IN THE MORN) - Easy win last out in his 2nd back off a 2 month break. Distance is fine, level is correct, and he's in great shape. The ho...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 11, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CHEROKEE BULL) - Colt will makes his 3rd start and will run today with blinkers added by trainer Frank Alexander. He's run well in his first pa...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 October 10, 2008 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (MASTERWORK) - Hung a bit against much tougher last out when he was making his first start in almost 10 months. Drops and goes 2nd off the bench...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 October 10, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (IT'S GOODTOBEKING) - Had all kinds of problems in the slop early on in his most recent. Rider had some horse, but gelding was forced to slam on...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 10, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SPIRITUAL SPIRITS) - Obvious contender and probable favorite, finished second last out at this tag and distance to a prompt "chalky" winner who...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 October 10, 2008 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CLOUD NINE) - Freshened up since failing in his first three efforts against winners. He had trouble in a pair of those runs and chased a fast p...

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BELMONT Race #1 October 9, 2008 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (HOLLYWOOD CLASSIC) - Makes first start for top claiming trainer off the claim for an owner he loves to win for. Takes a realistic, slight drop ...

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KEENENLAND Race #3 October 9, 2008 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (STRATOSTAR (Best Bet on day)) - Strong second Sept. 13, back on polytrack. Nearly overcame a very slow pace. Stretches out. One for one at toda...

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KEENELAND Race #1 October 9, 2008 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (P . J' s CANARY) - Sharp and improving Louisiana Down shipper is well spotted drop back into a claimer and switching to dirt. Handled dirt in h...

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BELMONT Race #1 October 9, 2008 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PELELIU) - Dangerous speed from inside post. Game win Sept. 17, off the claim at this level. Should have no problem carrying her speed an extra...

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BELMONT Race #6 October 8, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MOSAIC (Today's Best Bet)) - Solid 2nd Sept 14 in grass debut. Chased a fast pace only to be run down by a perfect trip winner. Ready to break ...

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KEENELAND Race #6 October 8, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DIVERSE) - Sharp and consistent grass form. Forced to close into a slow pace in last, which compromised his chances. Best suited to this cut ba...

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KEENELAND Race #7 October 8, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DHANYATA) - Drops in class after facing far tougher in recent starts. Solid 3rd in last. Gets a big rider change to Leparoux, who forms a very ...

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BELMONT Race #3 October 8, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WILD GEESE) - Makes 1st start for Contessa off a timely claim. Consistent winner has been racing in razor sharp form. Has excellant speed. Well...

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DELAWARE Race #8 October 7, 2008 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SHE'S MY FORTUNE) - Faces winners for the first time after a strong maiden win in debut. Red hot trainer Dutrow is very strong at winning right...

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PHILADELPHIA Race #5 October 7, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (GEEFOUR) - Returns for a very strong trainer. Dangerous speed dropping down into a claimer. Shuman very good with returnees off the drop. Will ...

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DELAWARE Race #3 October 7, 2008 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PENITENT MAN) - Makes first start for Hopper who is excellent off the claim, especially for owner Mike Gill. Claimed in very sharp form. Tactic...

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PHILADELPHIA Race #3 October 7, 2008 img1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SMITTEN CITY) - Very game second in last cutting back to this mile distance. Appears the one to catch from a good inside post. In light with go...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 October 6, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (PIETY) - Drops down and gets the services of Dominguez for trainer Bruce Levine. Has a big class edge and a flexible running style. Veteran had...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 October 6, 2008 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ROCK'N WITH MARY) - Probable heavy favorite especially with Dominguez aboard for the first time. Strong late kick in a race with many faint-hea...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #3 October 6, 2008 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (VALLEY GIRL) - Filly finished second in a pair of state-bred races on the Presque Isle poly in the past two months. Found MSW foes a little mor...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #1 October 6, 2008 img12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MY HAPPY PAL) - Filly ran a big race last out in her first try with blinkers on. Stretches-out today off that effort and I'm looking for her to...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 October 5, 2008 img5:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (Sweet Bama Breeze) - Scratched the other day to await this spot. Continues her upward spiral and comes off a snappy maiden score going six furl...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 5, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (LIEUTENANT RON) - Poor start did this talented runner in last out in his first race since early April. Highly thought of and he has a very fast...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 5, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MR. PETERSON) - Look for this gelding to offer whatever he has in this his third start back off a layoff. Stalking style, a good post, and the ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 October 5, 2008 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (HANGINGBYATHREAD) - Appears to be nearing his best as he's racing himself into shape after being away eight months. Closer should receive a fas...

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KEENELAND Race #9 (THE THOROUGHBRED CLUB OF AMERICA) October 4, 2008 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SUGAR SWIRL) - Had some traffic issues in her last at Saratoga and could only manage to finish third. Best when allowed to relax and make a run...

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KEENELAND Race #6 (THE WOODFORD STAKES) October 4, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SMART ENOUGH) - Stakes winner hasn't run since April, but he has done some of his best work off of layoffs. Runner brings a flexible style to t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 (TE JAMAICA HANDICAP) October 4, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (GIO PONTI) - Talented colt has been carefully handled and spotted his whole career. Excellent combination of speed/stalking ability and he's a ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 October 4, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (JUST A WARNING) - Nice effort at Saratoga in his first start in seven weeks and first at this $45,000 tag. Winner was a Schwartz/Hushion first ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 4, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (IMPERIAL COUNCIL) - Professional-looking performance in his debut, saw him break from the rail in a large field, rally turning for home and was...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 October 3, 2008 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2b (SWEET BAMA BREEZE) - Solid turf runner (3-1-2-0) just cleared the maiden hurdle in her last start. Much improved since coming back from a seve...

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KEENELAND Race #8 (THE FIRST LADY STAKES) October 3, 2008 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (PRECIOUS KITTEN) - Made what looked like a winning move in her last at Arlington, but she came up a bit "short" in the last furlong. She may ha...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 October 3, 2008 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (SKIPPING CLASS) - Freshened up for the past three months by trainer Bruce Levine after a sharp try at this tag and distance. Good speed/stalki...

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KEENELAND Race #2 October 3, 2008 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MIDIANITE) - Talented filly has improved since coming to the barn of Wayne Catalano, and she'll be making her second start off a layoff for the...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 October 2, 2008 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (JET SETTING) - Filly may have needed her last badly as she hadn't raced in five months. Barn (Steve Asmussen) likes to pull this turf to dirt m...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 October 2, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SOPHIES SPLINTER) - Drops back down to a $25,000 claiming price and his previous pair at that level produced second place finishes. Has speed/s...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 2, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SILVER KNOCKERS) - In shape runner is coming off a nice win at Saratoga at seven furlongs in a small stakes race. Working fast since that effor...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 2, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SAFARI KID) - Much improved since switching to the barn of "Hall of Famer" Wayne Lukas. Faster, gamer, and just a better animal all around sinc...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 October 1, 2008 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (IRISH MAMA) - Claimed of her debut by trainer Tony Dutrow from Linda Rice for $50,000. Daughter of "Gold Token" just missed that day with a la...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 (THE PILGRIM) October 1, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (RELATIVELY READY) - Impressive maiden win at Saratoga the first time he set foot on the turf. Won despite trouble and he was "clearly" the best...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 1, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ONIYOME) - Logical selection and probable favorite has already won at this distance, on this track, though she was subsequently disqualified. T...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 1, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LYKE A HURRICANE) - Brings the best recent form and the best "figures" of the entire field. Speed/stalker fits, is working well, and keeps Prad...

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September 2008 Premium Picks

PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 September 30, 2008 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DR DALE) - Runner tired last out going long in his first start in 18 months. Gelding held well to finish 3rd in a race in all probability he ne...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 September 30, 2008 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BALROG) - Speedy runner looks set for a big effort in this, his 4th race after being away almost 10 months. Had problems at the start of his la...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 September 30, 2008 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (AGORA JA) - Filly ships in from Penn National seeking her 3rd in a row. Much improved since blinkers were added to her equipment, she was claim...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #1 September 30, 2008 img12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (ROYAL STONE) - Filly was sent long last out and finished an even third in a race with a runaway winner. First two races came in sprints and sh...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 September 29, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (Some Kind of Magic) - Claimed by the Mike Gill stable two back at Suffolk, runner responded with an easy win first off that buy. Now here with ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 September 29, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (IRON BULL) - Just missed in his last when he came flying home into a slow pace but fell a "nose" short. Working fine since, he's in a winning b...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 September 29, 2008 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (BEAT THE CHALK) - Good second place finish last out for this tag at Penn National despite having some traffic woes. Race was his first for Tim...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 September 29, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (KISSA MELISSA) - Claimed by mid-Atlantic regular Mike Gorham three back, filly has improved steadily since that time. Easy win last out in a cl...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 September 28, 2008 img5:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (RANGER JAMES) - The horse to beat if race stays on the grass. Lightly raced and improving, he'll race with blinkers on today in an effort to pu...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 September 28, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (CHANCED) - Lots of speed to the inside of this consistent stalker. She draws a nice post for the distance and can win this with a move around t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 September 28, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (OFCR. SHEILA T REX) - Daughter of "Officer" finished a strong second two back for $35,000 at this distance at Saratoga. Tried tougher on the tu...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 28, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PULPITINA) - Showed a lot of promise last season at two, but did not transfer it when she came back earlier this season. She's been freshened u...

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BELMONT PARK Race #11 September 27, 2008 img6:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FORT McCOY) - Part of a very tough entry from trainer Linda Rice. We like this one better, but we'll take either one as our top pick. This run...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 (THE JOCKEY CLUB GOLD CUP) September 27, 2008 img5:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CURLIN) - The "Champ" will try and surpass "Cigar" as the all-time leading money winning thoroughbred in this contest. Undefeated on dirt since...

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SANTA ANITA(OAK TREE MEET) Race #5 (THE LADY'S SECRET) September 27, 2008 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (HYSTERICALADY) - She's been awesome in her last three, all on conventional dirt. Mare by "Distorted Humor" has never won on an artificial track...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 (THE VOSBURGH) September 27, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FABULOUS STRIKE) - Won this race last year in easy and impressive fashion. He won his only '08 start at Delaware after scaring away all but two...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 September 27, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (JUST A COINCIDENCE) - Blinkers go on for trainer Nick Zito, a 22% winning move for him. Son of "Forestry" has alredy shown some talent and is ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 September 26, 2008 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MRS. HOLDEN) - Proved clearly best in her latest and was disqualified for a very minor infraction. She's the fastest of these and if race stays...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 September 26, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (OFCR. SHEILA T REX) - Filly lays all over this group as long as she breaks cleanly. She finished second at this price tag two back at Saratoga....

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 September 26, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (Quiet Sky) - Filly is part of a Richard Dutrow trained entry. She broke well in her bow, stayed near a fast pace, and retreated readily. Prado ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 September 26, 2008 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PULPITINA) - Runner exhibited big talent in her pair of starts last year at two. She returned in the spring, but her pair of starts were a bit ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 September 25, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DEBBIE GOT EVEN) - Filly finished second last out in a small stake at Saratoga going seven furlongs. She finished second in her last effort on ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 September 25, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2b (FIONA FREUD) - Filly has been a solid performer all season, and in her last start at Saratoga she finally broke her maiden. Good speed/stalkin...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 September 25, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SALLY'S SONG) - Blinkers will go on for trainer Todd Pletcher after filly raced evenly while very wide in her debut on July 28. Freshened up fo...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 25, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SMOKIN HERO) - Gelding has finished second in all four of his appearances. Has excellent early speed to call upon and draws outside which shoul...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 September 24, 2008 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (J T MOORE) - Colt has displayed good speed in both of his outings. Drops into a claimer for the first time and will go turf to dirt. Son of "Ma...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 September 24, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CHARMING OFFICER) - Ships in from Prairie Meadows where she showed big speed in her debut on August 22. Race was against "open" maiden company ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 24, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DRIVEN BY SUCCESS) - Stands out over this field and will be a very short price. Try and hook him up on top with our other three selections to t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 September 24, 2008 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (UNBRIDLED UNION) - Goes turf to dirt, shortens up in distance, and drops in claiming price. Stalker should receive a lively pace to rally into....

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 September 23, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (VICAR'S VIXEN) - Filly ran a career best in her first back from a two month layoff and first ever for Scott Lake. She's had a good season (8-3-...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 September 23, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (GALAXY TAX) - Takes a big drop in value for trainer Jane Cibelli. Competitive against better and he should be able to beat this group with a la...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #3 September 23, 2008 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SHY BABY) - Moves into a claimer for the first time after running in a series of allowances since she broke her maiden. Fits the race and Domin...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #1 September 23, 2008 img12:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MASS) - Finished a strong second two back at Laurel in a turf sprint. Stalker should receive a fast/contested pace to rally into.2nd pick: #7 (...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 September 22, 2008 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (JUST JULIAN) - Broke his maiden on this course in impresive fashion three back. Shipped to Saratoga and ran well in his turf race there. The ho...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 September 22, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BEDFORD ARCH) - Makes his 2nd start off a 2 1/2 month layoff for trainer Chris Clement. Colt got caught battling in some real fast fractions in...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 September 22, 2008 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (HOP A FREIGHT) - Drops into a non-winners of two lifetime condition after facing open foes in his latest. Has a sharp win at this distance when...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 September 22, 2008 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (KATES BU MOON) - Mare won an allowance at the Timonium State-Fair last out. Drops back in for a $7500 tag which she's been successful at before...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 September 21, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (REDEFINED) - Veteran turf sprinter ran a good race in a stakes at Saratoga last ou. Beaten less than two lengths, he raced between runners most...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 September 21, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (WILLIAM T) - Just missed at Monmouth last out in his second start back off an eight-month absence. This distance should be no trouble for him a...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 (THE BERTRAM F BONGARD) September 21, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TRINITY MAGIC) - Very impressive maiden score at Saratoga on August 15. Tracked a solid pace and ran down a pretty fast runner ("Fiddlers Aflee...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 September 21, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (MASTERWORK) - Makes his first strat since January 1, at Santa Anita. Colt is training sharply for his new connections IEAH Stable/Richard Dutro...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 September 20, 2008 img5:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (DORRE DAZE) - Good speed shown in her grass bow at Saratoga. Battled with the fast "Sweet Bama Breeze", but tired late to finish fourth beaten...

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Belmont Park Race #6 September 20, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (Coastal Flare) - Raced in traffic most of the way in his last start and rallied late to finish third. Race was his second strong turf race in a...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 September 20, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TRISTE DOBLE Q) - Ran a big race at Saratoga in his first turf attempt. Chased a heavily bet favorite who went wire-to-wire. Runner never stopp...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 (THE MISSLE BELLE) September 20, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (INFORMED DECISION) - Probably was a bit short in the "Victory Ride" stakes at Saratoga as she hadn't raced in four months. Daughter of "Monarch...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 20, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BRAVE VICTORY) - He's run strong second place finishes in both of his starts, including a very impressive race at this distance at Saratoga. Ba...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 September 19, 2008 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (CITY BROAD) - Filly had a troubled trip in her grass debut at Saratoga. She was forced to "steady" several times in her first race since last ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 September 19, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (DANCING DAISY) - Excellent grass debut saw her rally and just miss (a nose) at this distance at Saratoga. Trainer Dave Donk has given her six w...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 September 19, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (HI DADDY) - Hard to see him losing this if he runs. Competitive against much tougher in his last pair, he has the most speed, the best figures,...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 September 19, 2008 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PRETTY CARINA) - Talented filly need only repeat her last at Saratoga to win this. Lightly raced, well-bred, and in a winning barn (Bob Frankel...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 September 18, 2008 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (COASTAL DRIVE) - Looms large over this group. Stakes placed last year at two, he ran a big race last out in his second start of '08 to finish a...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 September 18, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SIR LOWRY) - Lightly raced four-year-old has started to come into his own for trainer Bob Frankel. Likes his races about 2-3 months apart (like...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 September 18, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (NO MORE GREEN) - Drops and switches surfaces for trainer Tony Dutrow. Raced well in a pair of turf races at Saratoga despite having poor posts ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 September 18, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SLEUSE) - Todd Pletcher-trained colt broke his maiden at this distance at Gulfstream Park off an eight-month layoff. On the shelf since early M...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 September 17, 2008 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DON'T FOOLI HOOLI) - Ran deceptively well in his first try against winners last out. Wide from the get-go he stayed on strongly and held well l...

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BELMONT Race #5 September 17, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ARTISTIC TALENT) - Makes her second start back from a three-month layoff for Hall of Famer Bob Frankel. Filly ran evenly in her return at the M...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 September 17, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PROMINENT) - Lightly raced daughter of "El Prado" has run a pair of solid second place finishes in her return from a four-month absence. Traine...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 17, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SARAH ACCOMPLISHED) - Nice debut race at Saratoga which saw her race evenly and hold down the show spot. The winner went on to take a stake at ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 September 16, 2008 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (G'DAY MATE) - Lightly raced and improving, he'll be cutting back from a mile race which saw him finish a solid second. Finished second in his d...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 September 16, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (DEVIL DANCER) - Has some closing punch in a race where the majority will be gasping for air late. If she can break with her field she could ru...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 September 16, 2008 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (AIM TO VICTORY) - Drops into a claimer for the first time since breaking his maiden at Aqueduct last February. Should be near the pace with eve...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #1 September 16, 2008 img12:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (LOUISIANA LEE) - Speedy runner must be caught. He's improved since coming to the barn of Scott Lake and broke his maiden two back in wire-to-wi...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 September 15, 2008 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SUGAR BABY LOVE) - Logical contender and probable favorite has finished second in her last three starts, all at this condition. Freshened up si...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 September 15, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (MORGAN'S RUN) - Blinkers will go on today for trainer Todd Pletcher after filly ran a tracking race in her return from a half-years layoff at ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 September 15, 2008 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (START OVER) - Basically just ran around the track in his debut against $40,000 foes. Drops down to $12,500 and could turn it around quickly in ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #1 September 15, 2008 img12:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (LASTRAW) - Scott Lake-trained runner has finished second in his pair of starts for this $10,000 tag. Speed/stalking talent to use and he brings...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 September 14, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (WITHOUT A DOUBT) - Veteran will be looking for win #15 today, and he's had a great 2008 (7-4-2-1). Carefully handled and spotted by a great cla...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 September 14, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (LIEUTENANT RON) - Runner was reportedly something special from his barn even before his debut last November. Undefeated in two starts and virtu...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 14, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (RIDE WITH THE HERD) - Made up some ground on this course in her debut on July 3, to finish a close third, and followed that up by chasing the p...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 September 14, 2008 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SKIPPING CLASS) - Filly has improved dramatically since a switch two races back to the barn of Bruce Levine. Finished second last out to a runn...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 September 13, 2008 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (Radical Sabbaitcal) - Raced very wide at Saratoga from a terrible post (12) in his return from a 10-month layoff. Son of "Harlan's Holiday had ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #9 (THE MONMOUTH STAKES) September 13, 2008 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (SILVER TREE) - Wonderful runner in that at age eight he is still able to compete at this top level with remarkable consistency. His record ove...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 September 13, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (PORTABLE ALPHA) - Runner cost $397,000 as a two-year-old in March of '07. Debut in July was solid as he pressed the pace while between runners ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 13, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (HANGINGONAPRAYER) - Strong late rally from a poor post at Saratoga on August 2, just fell short. Race was her first in two months and she shoul...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 September 13, 2008 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (GOLD DEPUTY) - Excellent return race on Sept. 5, off a three month layoff. Stayed close, had to steady twice and stayed on well to finish third...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 September 12, 2008 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (MESSA NERA) - Ran a better race in his last at the Spa. then it looks. Had the inside going seven-furlongs in a large field (11), moved up seve...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 September 12, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DIRTY WATER DOG) - Returns to the track where he's done his best work. Had a wide post and traffic woes in a start at Saratoga against tougher ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 September 12, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BE GLORIOUS) - Filly will make her first start on a "real" dirt track after spending the early part of her career on California "poly-surfaces"...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 12, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SHIRLEY LAW) - Takes the all-important drop from maiden special races into a claimer today. She's shown good speed in several of her sprint att...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 September 11, 2008 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BETTER THAN SWISS) - Tons the best in her last, but she had to settle for second because of a "brutal" trip. Filly had terrible start and ralli...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 September 11, 2008 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ANOTHER GULCH) - Just missed three back at tis tag and distance. Had a poor post (12) in his next at Saratoga, then was eliminated at the start...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 September 11, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (Fast N Sassy) - Wide in her last after Bruce Levine gave her a seven-week freshening. Daughter of "Broken Vow" was sharp in her maiden win on t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 September 11, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CORONATIONDAY) - Excellent debut speed shown at Saratoga on August 28. Set/pressed a fast pace and held gamely to finish a close-up third. Come...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 September 10, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (VALIANT HUMOR) - Son of "Distorted Humor" has improved since a claim by current trainer Greg DiPrima. Broke his maiden last out at Saratoga in ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 September 10, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (FORT McCOY) - Linda Rice-trained runner will be making his second start back off a layoff and will drop into a claimer for the first time. Spee...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 10, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SELECTIVE) - Excellent debut saw her set/press a fast pace and stay on strongly to be beaten a half-length by a well-bet first timer. Daughter ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 September 10, 2008 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PAY WHAT YOU OWE) - Probably needed his last start, and trainer Mark Hennig chose a turf race at the $35,000 level for that purpose. Drops down...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 September 9, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (FIRE IN LINE) - Home-bred flashed good speed in a debut at Suffolk Downs on August 1, against MSW competition. Switches locales and trainers (n...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 September 9, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BABY ON THE GO) - Filly goes for her third in a row today, and is coming off a sharp win at Penn National. Well spotted by her connections in a...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 September 9, 2008 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ROMO TO T O) - Colt has flashed good speed in his pair of starts which came 2 1/2 months apart. He's putting back-to-back starts together for t...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #1 September 9, 2008 img12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CALDERA PEAK) - Mare draws a good attack post at this 6.5-furlong distance and enters this in good shape. She's hit the board in six of her las...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 September 8, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CREATE A SCENE) - Solid in her last half-dozen races (6-1-4-0) for trainer Vaders. Nearing her peak, fits this group, and draws a nice post for...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 September 8, 2008 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SHERIFF'S CHOICE) - Nice return run, finishing second in her first start in eight months. That performance was the best any of these has ever r...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 September 8, 2008 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PRICE OF FREEDOM) - Sharp recent form and she ran her best ever in picking up her second win last out. Can stalk the pace and win this turning ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #3 September 8, 2008 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (EL CAMPO) - Sharp veteran has won three of his last six since being claimed by trainer Jayne Vaders. Probably was best in his latest after brea...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 September 7, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (R BETTY GRAYBULL) - Broke running in her Saratoga debut and stayed on well despite some traffic problems during the running. Held well to finis...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 September 7, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MERCHANT MARINE) - He's four for five non this course and 0 for five elsewhere. Working very fast for this small stake after he was overmatched...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 September 7, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (WILD LOGIC) - Showed good return speed in her race at Saratoga on August 20. Race was her first off a two-month freshening by trainer Gary Con...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 7, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (VALID HUMOR) - Strong entry on view, and in our opinion either half can wind up victorious here. "Valid" hasn't been out since last summer/fall...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 September 6, 2008 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (HEAD HEART HOOF) - Just failed to hang on in his debut run at Saratoga on August 18. Trainer (Seth Benzel) has picked it up the past weeek with...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 September 6, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (COYOTEHIGHESTCALL) - Sticks out over this field if he runs (he's also entered in a stake at Delaware Park today). Stakes winner is the class of...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 September 6, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SMARTY MARTY) - Daughter of "Smarty Jones" flashed good speed in her latest at Saratoga at the MSW level. Todd Pletcher trainee drops into a cl...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 September 6, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (PELELIU) - Well-bet from the day she set foot on the track, daughter of "Kelly Kip" looked good in her last (a win) at Saratoga and she'll be m...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 September 6, 2008 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (POCATELLO) - Speedy runner drops to a career low in price and is coming off a strong third place finish in his lst at Saratoga. Threat to go wi...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 September 5, 2008 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MAHOPAC) - Bred for the turf, runner by "Lido Palace" showed good speed in his dirt debut in mid-July. Training well after a freshening, he mov...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 September 5, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (Evolutionist) - Bred for the grass, he was entered in his debut in a two-turn turf race at Saratoga, but like many in the first part of the mee...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 5, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CELESTIAL DIAMOND) - Showed big debut speed at the Spa. before being raced into defeat by a good-looking winner. Son of "Malibu Moon" has worke...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 September 5, 2008 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (RUMSPRINGA) - Drops in half off a troubled try at Saratoga in the slop on July 23. Draws the rail and has never raced this low before.2nd pick:...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #8 September 4, 2008 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MAX'S FIRST) - Makes his third try at this 2x level and has the speed and the rail from which to do battle from. Should be in it from start to ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #6 September 4, 2008 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (POOVEY) - Drops back in for a tag after a "nifty" win at Delaware in a 1X allowance. Fits on style, as he has enough speed to stay close to the...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #3 September 4, 2008 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MARMONT) - Goes second off a layoff and will go from a turf sprint at Colonial to a longer dirt race today. Both of this gelding's wins have be...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #2 September 4, 2008 img1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (LIFE'S A PURSE) - Filly has finished second in both of her appearances at this $10K price tag, and in her latest defeated the bulk of this fiel...

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DEL MAR Race #5 September 3, 2008 img7:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (POCOSIN'S GAME BOY) - Moves back to the "poly" after a pair of sharp efforts on the turf. He's winless on synthetics (6-0-2-2), but has finishe...

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DEL MAR Race #3 September 3, 2008 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LIPPY RULES) - Drops into a claimer on getaway day seeking the maiden win. Daughter of "Peace Rules" has run well in all three starts at the ma...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 (THE CAPE HENLOPEN) September 3, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ALWAYS FIRST) - English-bred became better with age as his record over the past three years attests. Gelding will be gunning for a third consec...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #1 September 3, 2008 img12:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (TRUMPET CALL) - Freshened up since a good second place finish at this tag and distance on July 9. Speedy filly is working well and is a wire-to...

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DEALWARE PARK Race #5 September 2, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SCHOPENHAUER) - Son of Giant's Causeway will be making his first U.S. start after racing three times in England. Maiden was trained in Europe b...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 September 2, 2008 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (RISK IT ALL FOR ME) - Missed narrowly at this distance and price-tag last out. He's only recently slid down to this bottom level and a repeat o...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #3 September 2, 2008 img1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (TALIKE ME) - Chased a fast pace on July 27 before levelling off late to finish second. Race was her first in nine months and first for trainer ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #1 September 2, 2008 img12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CAMILLA'S CATCH) - Draws the coveted rail and will be trying a distance for the first time. Speedy colt is dropping a peg after a solid third p...

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SARATOGA Race #11 September 1, 2008 img6:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (JUST A WARNING) - Colt has had problems at the start in his last three and that's compromised his chances of getting the job done. Drops to a c...

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SARATOGA Race #8 (THE GLEN FALLS) September 1, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DYNAFORCE) - Mare has certainly proven to be one of quality and just missed in her U.S. debut to "Mauralakana", who has been unbeatable this se...

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SARATOGA Race #5 September 1, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MRS. HOLDEN) - Ran a strong second three back at Belmont sprinting on the turf. Last out filly "bobbled" at the start, rushed up along the insi...

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SARATOGA Race #3 September 1, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (TEND) - Talented, lightly-raced colt rallied nicely in a sprint here against a strong speed bias on August 9 to finish second. Two-turn nature ...

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SARATOGA Race #2 September 1, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (GEM FOR THE HOOK) - Trainer (John Kimmel) has been red-hot over the past three days having sent out five winners. This fily chased the pace at ...

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August 2008 Premium Picks

SARATOGA Race #10 (THE SPINAWAY) August 31, 2008 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MINE ALL MINE) - Extremely impressive in her maiden win on this surface July 24. Daughter of "Belong to Me" had shown ample promise this past s...

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SARATOGA Race #8 (THE CAVEAT COMPETOR) August 31, 2008 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SEA CANTER) - Talented filly from the Todd Pletcher barn established herself as a filly of quality last season at two with a series of strong t...

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SARATOGA Race #6 August 31, 2008 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TASHA'S STAR) - Works are fast and she draws the rail for her debut. Trainer (Ken McPeek is having a solid meet (19-5-2-2) and his main-man (Ro...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 31, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (RETRIBUTION) - Just failed to hang on last out, losing by a "nose" in the last stride in what was his best effort since the spring of '07. Draw...

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SARATOGA Race #10 (THE WOODWARD STAKES) August 30, 2008 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CURLIN) - The reigning "Horse of the Year" will make his Saratoga debut today after training here the past two seasons but not starting on this...

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SARATOGA Race #6 August 30, 2008 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WESTERN FABLE) - Stretches-out to a distance off a good sprint try in his racing debut on July 30. Bet to favoritism that day, he raced between...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 30, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (T.J'S POSSE) - Ships from Delaware for a sharp barn (Mike Trombetta). Well-bred colt finished a fast-closing third that day in his first race s...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 30, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ROLLERS) - Easiest kind of win last out in his second back from a layoff. Expensive New York-bred ($500,000) has always displayed big talent an...

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Saratoga Race #2 August 30, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (STORM HARBOR) - Son of "Giant's Causeway" has shown good speed in his last pair with the addition of blinkers. Should be approaching his best a...

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SARATOGA Race #7 (THE WITH ANTICIPATION) August 29, 2008 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BITTEL ROAD) - Easiest kind of win on July 11 at Belmont in his debut. Runner was entered in The "Continental Mile" stake at Monmouth on August...

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Saratoga Race #6 August 29, 2008 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SMOKIN HERO) - Logical selection and probable heavy favorite has a big experience edge on this field and also has the most visible speed. Train...

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SARATOGA Race #3 (THE CLIFTON PARK) August 29, 2008 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (Striking Tomisue) - Scratched out of a race yesterday to await this spot, filly appears the horse to catch and beat. Speedy sort will try a two...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 29, 2008 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MASTER) - Freshened up by trainer J.P. Terranova since an early July debut at Belmont where he showed good speed. Well-backed at the windows th...

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SARATOGA Race #9 August 28, 2008 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (JUSTWHISTLEDIXIE) - Impressive third place finish in well bet debut. Despite a very wet track, this $425,000 yearling showed good speed all the...

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SARATOGA Race #7 August 28, 2008 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (DRESSED TO WIN) - Back on grass after facing tougher than what she meets today. Trainer Linda Rice has been on fire this meet, especially with ...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 28, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CORONATION DAY) - Makes debut on grass for a very hot trainer. Bred very well to love this surface and to have speed. Except for the second sel...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #1 August 28, 2008 img12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SOUTHCOTE ROAD) - Clearly has the best form of these. Has tactical speed to be in perfect position from the start. Strong connections.2nd pick:...

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SARATOGA Race #10 August 27, 2008 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (ODE TO REVOLUTION) - Stretches-out to a distance on the grass after a series of good turf sprints at Belmont and the last effort here. Can eith...

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SARATOGA Race #9 August 27, 2008 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (EXCESS CAPITAL) - Ambitiously spotted in a stakes last out and didn't run badly considering the level of competition. Drops back in with maiden...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 27, 2008 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (OFCR. SHEILA T REX) - Drops into a claimer for the first time, goes turf-to-dirt, and makes her second start off a long layoff. Lots of things ...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 27, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SOLUTIONIST) - Excellent debut speed shown at Belmont on July 17 against MSW foes. Working well since and trainer Richard Dutrow drops him into...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #8 August 26, 2008 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (CRUSINWITHCHARLIE) - Coupled in the wagering with "Case Notes", this runner has been a strong, consistent performer since a Scott Lake claim t...

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Delaware Park Race #7 August 26, 2008 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (FREE UP GRADE) - Speedy three-year-old has run a pair of strong races after shipping here from the west coast. He'll make his third straight st...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 August 26, 2008 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (JUST MONEY) - Filly will be racing against winners for the first time in this starter allowance. Fresh off an impressive maiden win, she's raci...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #1 August 26, 2008 img12:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (LASTRAW) - Returns to "real" dirt after a series of three races at Presque Isle. Has a big class edge as he's been competing against and doing...

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SARATOGA Race #9 (THE SARATOGA DEW) August 25, 2008 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (TALKING TREASURE) - In career-best shape at present, filly has proven that she likes this course (3-2-1-0) and has run well "two-turning" in t...

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SARATOGA Race #6 August 25, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (HIGH DRAW) - Flew home after a troubled break to just miss at this tag and distance on August 4. Filly is improving and should run "big" for "H...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 25, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (FIVE STAR CHOWDAIR) - Good speed shown in her bow on this track August 5. Filly chased a good-looking winner and was not pressured late when th...

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Saratoga Race #1 August 25, 2008 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DRIVEN BY SUCCESS) - Easiest kind of winner on this surface in his first race since late February. Runner has the most speed and anything near ...

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SARATOGA Race #11 August 24, 2008 img6:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (EXONERATED) - Stretches out and goes second off a mid-May layoff for Graham Motion. Filly had a tough 12-post in her return here on August 2, a...

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SARATOGA Race #10 (THE BALLERINA) August 24, 2008 img5:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MISTICAL PLAN) - Latest win at Calder in the Grade 1 "Princess Rooney" was simply awesome. Filly stalked a very fast pace on the deep Florida t...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 24, 2008 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MORGAN'S RUN) - Makes her first start since early February at Gulfstream Park. Daughter of "Smart Strike" had a poor post that day but ran well...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 24, 2008 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (LORD ROBYN) - Finished third in a stakes last out and will drop into a much more suitable race for this attempt. Veteran is working sharply and...

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SARATOGA Race #12 August 23, 2008 img6:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (FRA LIPPO) - Looks well set up in his second start off almost a year layoff. Gelding set all the pace in his return run on July 28, and came up...

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SARATOGA Race #11 (THE TRAVERS STAKES) August 23, 2008 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TALE OF EKATI) - Thought he ran a "winning" race in the "Jim Dandy," but he was compromised by a poor start and a traffic-filled journey. Race ...

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SARATOGA Race #8 (THE VICTORY RIDE) August 23, 2008 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (INDYANNA) - Filly certainly looks to be something special at this stage. All four of her starts have resulted in ridiculously easy wins. First ...

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SARATOGA Race #6 August 23, 2008 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (Parc des Princess) - Speedy colt just failed to hold on in his first U.S. start which came on July 18, at Belmont. Race was his first since lea...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 23, 2008 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (AL AMIR) - Lightly raced and improving, this bargain priced ($2600) son of "Aljabr" has been sharp in his two races since trainer Angel Penna J...

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SARATOGA Race #6 August 22, 2008 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CRITICAL CATHY) - Lightly raced and talented, she has exhibited ability since day one and only now may be approaching her peak. Working well an...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 22, 2008 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (COCKTAIL ATTIRE) - The main speed and filly also has the advantage of the rail. Set a fast pace on August 3, at this distance on this surface a...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 22, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CONCORDE'S DANCE) - Bred for the grass and three of her four "siblings" have won on the infield. Filly raced evenly in an "off the turf" event ...

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SARATOGA Race #1 August 22, 2008 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GLOBILIZATION) - Has speed to employ and will do so from the avantageous rail post going 1 1/8th miles. Working sharply on the local surface an...

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SARATOGA Race #8 (THE BALLSTON SPA. HDCP.) August 21, 2008 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WAIT A WHILE) - The champ probably needed her last as she hadn't raced in seven months. Mare has worked well since her return in the "Diana" (G...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 21, 2008 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (WESTERN DYNAMO) - Drops into a claimer for the first time and he's already run this demanding distance several times. The class drop is a big o...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 21, 2008 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (TINTED MOON) - Think filly can cause a mild upset coming off a nine-month layoff. Ran her best race ever in her '07 finale and faces a rather "...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 21, 2008 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (NO LIEN HERE) - Triple Crown nominee showed good speed in all four of his races earlier this year on the west coast. Colt hasn't raced since mi...

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SARATOGA Race #9 (THE ALBANY) August 20, 2008 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ALMIGHTY SILVER) - Nice competitive stakes on tap. Runner did everything he could in the "New York Derby" at Finger Lakes, but the winner and t...

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SARATOGA Race #7 August 20, 2008 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (FULLMONGOOSE) - Runner was sent from the Northern California circuit earlier this season to trainer Greg DiPrima. Owned by the top barn of Ric...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 20, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SNEAK PEEK) - Well backed in his debut, son of "Hold That Tiger" pressed the pace and held well until deep stretch. Trainer (Ken McPeek) is ver...

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SARATOGA Race #1 August 20, 2008 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (FLIBBERJIBIT) - Trainer (Mike Maker) is having an outstanding meet and this filly looks well set-up for a big try. She makes her third start of...

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DELAWARE Race #6 August 19, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (Balrog) - Big improvement expected making second start off a layoff and a smart drop in class. Cooked in very fast pace. Third finisher came ba...

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PHILADELPHIA Race #7 August 19, 2008 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SMOOTH CALL) - Ran best career race in last dropping to this level for the first time. Would have won if not bothered at the start and wide thr...

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PHILADELPHIA Race #6 August 19, 2008 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (POWERSTOWN) - 30% trainer at this meet, drops this colt into a claimer for the first time. This is a very potent angle for maidens. Dangerous s...

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DELAWARE Race #2 August 19, 2008 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CAPE GIRL) - Goes for her third straight win off the Walder claim, who is winning at a huge 30% here. Three-for-three at Delaware. Smart move t...

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SARATOGA Race #10 August 18, 2008 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (UNITY) - Strong efforts last two starts off a layoff. Has the speed to go to the front or chase. Hot barn goes to their main go-to rider.2nd pi...

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SARATOGA Race #9 August 18, 2008 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BY THE LIGHT) - Any semblance of her second place finish to champion "Indian Blessing" last out, crushes this field. That was her only defeat i...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 August 18, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (OUR STRAIGHT FLUSH) - Very consistent form for the always dangerous Larry Jones barn. Hurt by bad start in last. Dangerous tactical speed from ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 August 18, 2008 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (NATURES EXPRESS) - Vast improvement expected taking sharp drop in class after facing far tougher out of town. Gets top rider from Philly. Solid...

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SARATOGA Race #9 (JOHN'S CALL) August 17, 2008 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (JUST AS WELL) - Trainer Sheppard has been red hot this meet, especially with long distance horses. This five-year-old is bred to love 1 5/8 mil...

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DEL MAR Race #1 August 17, 2008 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SOUTH BAY SCOTY) - Back sprinting, making second start for Mitchell, who wins many races first or second start off the claim. Drops back into a...

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SARATOGA Race #7 August 17, 2008 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ALABAMA MAN) - Very dangerous dropping into a claimer for the 1st time. Has the speed to sit a good stalking trip from post 1. Hot barn!2nd pic...

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MONMOUTH Race #1 August 17, 2008 img12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ROCKANDAHARDPLACE) - Sharp efforts last two starts dropping to this $5000 level. Figures to be on or near the lead for a very hot barn.2nd pick...

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DEL MAR Race #8 (DEL MAR OAK'S) August 16, 2008 img8:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SATAN'S CIRCUS) - Trainer change to top grass barn of Clement. Strong second July 5, in Grade 1 stake in US debut with lasix added. Gets a big ...

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DEL MAR Race #1 August 16, 2008 img7:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (RHODINE'S KID) - Well spotted at this NW, two-life condition after a strong maiden win at today's distance. Can go to the lead or sit right off...

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SARATOGA Race #8 August 16, 2008 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (DANCING FOREVER) - Has shown steady improvement in recent starts. Runs well everytime rider Douglas is aboard. Has won over this course and dis...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 16, 2008 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SWEET SLAM) - Was best in last. Slammed leaving gate losing all chance. Still managed to close stoutly. Strong second two back.2nd pick: #3 (Fa...

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MONMOUTH Race #2 August 16, 2008 img1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DEFREREST OF ALL) - Dangerous speed stretching out to two turns. Not much early lick in here which only helps his chances as well as post 1.2nd...

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DEL MAR Race #3 August 15, 2008 img7:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DANCING MICA) - Makes her first start since last December and therefore her first as a three-year-old today. Daughter of "Unusual Heat" showed ...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 15, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MAIN STREET) - Talented well-bred filly, has exhibited plenty of ability in her short racing career. Daughter of "Street Cry" has a bright futu...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 15, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (AT ATTENTION) - Nice second place finish last out for this tag on this surface. Race was his first for trainer Bruce Brown off a June claim fro...

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SARATOGA Race #1 August 15, 2008 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CIELO SONG) - Goes turf-to-dirt and will make his first start for trainer Gary Contessa off a claim here on August 4. Dirt seems fine off some ...

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DEL MAR Race #1 August 14, 2008 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (HOLLADAY DIXIE) - Daughter of "Dixie Union" shortens up in distance and drop into a claimer for the first time in her career. Think she'll rece...

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SARATOGA Race #6 August 14, 2008 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BURNS UP THE TRACK) - Pressed a very fast pace while wide here on opening week. Race was his first in seven-weeks and he comes back quickly for...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 14, 2008 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (Law Enforcement) - Lightly-raced runner appears to have a big future in the New York-bred ranks. Showed ample talent at two and has been sharp ...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 14, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SEMINOLE LASS) - Firster by a good win-early sire, "Indian Charlie" resides in a winning barn (Mike Trombetta) and trainer has already had a pa...

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DEL MAR Race #3 August 13, 2008 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (TIGLEY) - Big speed shown in his first pair and he drops back down after facing tougher in start number two. Shortens up a bit in distance and ...

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SARATOGA Race #10 August 13, 2008 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (COPS FEVER) - Excellent try two back on the Belmont grass and he ran well in a nine-furlong event last out in a switched race here on opening d...

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SARATOGA Race #8 August 13, 2008 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PREMIUM WINE) - Drops down for this after running in four straight races against "Graded" stakes company. Draws a good post at one of his favor...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 13, 2008 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CELESTIAL DIAMOND) - $700,000 son of "Malibu Moon" has been picking up his works of late and trainer (Kiaran McLaughlin) has already unveiled s...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 August 12, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ESTRELLA VICTORIA) - Strong effort in her last at this tag and distance as she stayed close-up, bid on the far turn to reach contention, but ti...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 August 12, 2008 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (JOANNE'S PAULUS) - Speedy gelding is coming off a narrow loss in his latest and he draws the rail which will help his overall chances. Accustom...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #3 August 12, 2008 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (PLEASANT) - Moves from the turf to the dirt and also drops back to a tag he has raced well at before. Looks to be nearing his best as this is s...

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DELAWARPARK Race #2 August 12, 2008 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CRUSINWITHCHARLIE) - Runner takes a major plunge in value today going from $25,000 all the way down to $10K. He has plenty of speed, but with o...

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SARATOGA Race #7 August 11, 2008 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BITABAZ) - Good debut speed chasing a quick pace at Belmont in a race that was dominated by the top two finishers. Drops in for a tag and may ...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 11, 2008 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SMOKIN HERO) - He's been in a pair of very tough fields to begin his career and to his credit has finished a strong second in both. Has the bes...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 August 11, 2008 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (JUST REGAL) - Nicely-bred filly from a quality outfit (Darley Stable) ran to her breeding last out in her first on turf and first over a distan...

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SARATOGA Race #1 August 11, 2008 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GOLDEN GLEN) - Trainer (Mike Maker) won a pair here last week and has sent out other runners that have run well. This veteran was claimed two b...

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