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December 2009 Premium Picks

HAWTHORNE Race #8 December 30, 2009 img5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (TRIPLE ZIP) - Filly has faced tougher in her first pair of starts following a Chris Richard claim and will drop back down and actually race bel...

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TURFWAY PARK Race #10 December 30, 2009 img5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SKILLED) - Daughter of "Aptitude" won here on Dec. 3 racing for $7500 to pick-up her third win and is dropped to $5K by trainer Mike Maker as s...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 December 30, 2009 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SOPHISTICATED LASS) - Consistent speed/stalker is in the Richard Dutrow barn and takes a big drop today with Dominguez aboard. The horse to bea...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 December 30, 2009 img12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (QUINTITATIVEEASING) - Daughter of "Officer" stretches-out off a pair of solid sprint tries and she should be able to secure the rail. Filly can...

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TURFWAY PARK Race #8 December 29, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LIZZY GETS EVEN) - Daughter of "Stephen Got Even" finished second last out at this price and distance in her first race in almost two months. I...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 December 29, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (DEBATING) - He has a lot of back class to call upon and did well last out here to finish fourth at this price-tag after breaking poorly. Switch...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 December 29, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (OUR KHRYSTY) - Very sharp at present and she comes into this off a fine second-place finish in a stakes at the Meadowlands. Training fast at he...

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TURFWAY PARK Race #4 December 29, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (INDYAMA JONES) - The horse to beat. Woodard trained colt finished a solid second last out for twice this tag going a mile and will have his pr...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #8 December 28, 2009 img5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (FLATTER THAN ME) - The main-speed he'll ge stretching-out and trying the turf both for the first time. Working sharply for this and he's in a "...

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TURFWAY PARK Race #7 December 28, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (WAH MEI) - Filly has finished second in her last pair, both on the Churchill dirt. She hasn't run on a synthetic surface since November of '08 ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #4 December 28, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SALUTING STORMYE) - Cuts-back in distance and goes dirt to turf for Ameruca's leading trainer (Steve Asmussen). His lone previous grass race (a...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 December 28, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BULLETPROOF SPIRIT) - Colt by "Roman Ruler" will stretch-out in distance off an even third-place finish going 7 furlongs in his first on this s...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 December 27, 2009 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LONG ISLAND LOUIE) - Has good early speed, runs second back off a 4 1/2 month layoff, has the rail, and Dominguez rides for the first time. Lot...

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HAWTHORNE Race #1 December 27, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DEW DETIME) - He had an impressive two race winning streak snapped last out when he had major problems when the gate opened eliminating him fro...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 December 27, 2009 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (BEBOBBLUES ART) - She was in fine form when trainer Rich Schosberg decided after a busy season (11-3-2-4) in early November to give her a well ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 December 27, 2009 img12:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DIAMOND DISTRICT) - Stalking style that he employs would seem to fit this contest if all go that are entered as that would make a fast/conteste...

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HAWTHORNE Race #8 December 26, 2009 img5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (NOLAN'S TERRITORY) - He's a better runner on both turf and dirt but he was claimed last out by the hottest trainer on the grounds (Wayne Catala...

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HAWTHORNE Race #5 December 26, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LITTLEBROWNROAD) - Gelding takes a big drop today after being out-paced last out in a state-bred allowance. Stretch runner has raced well in al...

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TURFWAY PARK Race #6 December 26, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (FOUR PAWS) - Lightly raced this season she finished a pace-setting second last out going a mile in her first try on this surface. Good barn (Jo...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 December 26, 2009 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (FORTYNINEGEORGEST) - Gelding hasn't raced since May 16 and will return running at below the claimed price of $30,000 on April 22. Great barn ("...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 December 26, 2009 img12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (QUIESCENT HIT) - Cuts-back in distance and goes turf-to-dirt for the Bruce Levine barn. Colt by "Smart Strike" ran well two back at this level ...

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CALDER Race #10 December 23, 2009 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (TRULY) - Speed/stalker cuts-back in distance, goes turf to dirt, and drops into a claimer for the first time. The top selection.2nd pick: #4 (C...

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HAWTHORNE Race #4 December 23, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DA GRIZZ) - Veteran loves this track (25-10-4-3) and drops a claiming level after finishing fourth last out facing tougher while racing wide. H...

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CALDER Race #8 December 23, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (OPTIMISTIC VIEW) - Daughter of "Broken Vow" did not race well in her debut going 7 furlongs at Belmont so trainer Todd Pletcher has had her wor...

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CALDER Race #3 December 23, 2009 img1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (PASSIONFORRACING) - Filly has been heavily bet in her first pair and has run well in both. Blinkers are added today and with a "clean" break sh...

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TURF PARADISE Race #9 December 22, 2009 img6:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (WHERE'S MY LIMO) - She's finished second in her last three including a "nose" loss on November 27. All those efforts were at this price-tag and...

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SUNLAND Race #5 December 22, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (POSSIBLE) - She comes here from Remington Park in fine form and dropping to the price of her most recent win on October 17. Daughter of "Posse"...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 December 22, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CHEROKEE EMPIRE) - He finished an even fourth last out facing starter-allowance opposition in his first vs. winners. Previous effort saw him br...

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TURF PARADISE Race #2 December 22, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CRUZ BLANCA) - Continues to tire sprinting so trainer Mike Chambers will stretch him out in distance this afternoon. Has a pir of "bullets" sin...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #7 December 21, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BARTON SPRINGS) - The sharp barn of W. "Bret" Calhoun sends out this filly for her second start today. She finished an excellent third in her d...

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TURF PARADISE Race #4 December 21, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (GOOD TIME TWEENUS) - Sharpened in a turf sprint facing tougher last out the top barn of Keith Bennett drops her in half and moves her back to t...

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TURF PARADISE Race #2 December 21, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SO DEVINE) - Heavily bet in her debut daughter of "In Excess" chased a fast pace before tiring late whil not being pushed. Moves off the inside...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 December 21, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (STACY'S DOUBLE DEE) - Speedy filly disappointed last out as the "chalk" when she just didn't run well at all. We're willing to forgive that one...

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HAWTHORNE Race #9 December 20, 2009 img5:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (MISS JENNIFER) - Daughter of "Five Star Day" has finished second in three of her last four starts including a "neck" loss last out, and all hav...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #9 December 20, 2009 img5:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TEND) - Under-rated trainer (Al Atall Jr.) has this runner ready for his best after giving him a pair of shorter races to set him up for this d...

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TURFWAY PARK Race #8 December 20, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CLEAR CUT) - She won at Churchill on Nov. 24 racing at this price in her second start back off a seven-week rest. Good barn (George Arnold) has...

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HAWTHORNE Race #5 December 20, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CLEW BAY) - Trainer Frank Kirby dropped this colt into a claimer last out for the first time and also added both lasix and blinkers. Result was...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #9 December 19, 2009 img7:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LOOKIN AT LUCKY) - He ran a winning race in the Breeder's Cup Juvenile (G1) but was unlucky to fall a "head" short. If not for the poor post (1...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #9 December 19, 2009 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WAR ECHO) - One of a pair entered by Steve Asmussen and they'll race uncoupled. Lightly raced, well-bred, and talented, she ran the best race o...

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TURFWAY PARK Race #9 December 19, 2009 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ROMAN SILVER) - Has the rail and runs for the hot barn of Joe Woodard. Colt finished a pace-chasing second here on Dec. 3 facing tougher and sh...

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HAWTHORNE Race #6 December 19, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (KITTY CITY) - Filly has the rail (which has been the place to be here this week) and she's finished second in three of her last four starts at ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #2 December 19, 2009 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ISLAND SOUL) - $230,000 son of "Perfect Soul" finished third in his debut at Churchill from a difficult post (the rai) and at a tough distance ...

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HAWTHORNE Race #6 December 18, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (THEHOTTESTNEWSHOW) - Lightly-raced filly made three starts at Prairie Meadows during the summer and has been on the shelf since. She showed som...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #1 December 18, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DEBATING SOCIETY) - Daughter of "High Brite" raced wide and finished evenly facing tougher on December second in her first rac back from almost...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #4 December 18, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ISABELLA SYMPHONEY) - Claimed on Nov. 22 by trainer Cody Autry for $5000 he runs her back just under a month later at the same price. Barn has ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #3 December 18, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (STORMIE GRAY) - Speed/stalker draws the outside post in this contest which is an advantage on this course. She's been competitive in all but on...

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HAWTHORNE Race #7 December 17, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (SLIGO ABBEY) - Logical selection and probable heavy favorite runs coupled in the wagering with "Allegre Breeze". She finished second last out ...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #3 December 17, 2009 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PUSH OVER) - Nice effort on Nov. 25 saw him finish second, beaten only a "head." Race showed a lot of improvement over his first try going two-...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #5 December 17, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MADAM FOO FOO) - Barn (Merrill Scherer) has been hot since the meet began and he has this filly set-up for a big effort this afternoon. Filly s...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #3 December 17, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WHISKY BENT) - Has the rail and finished a strong third last out facing "open" claimers. Nice drill since and he has a nice just off the pace s...

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HAWTHORNE Race #5 December 16, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (NAFIR'S LAD) - Claimed last out by the Catalano barn and trainer has absolutely been on fire of late. Speed/stalker almost always runs big at t...

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HAWTHORNE Race #2 December 16, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CATALINA WAY) - Successful trainer Bobby Gorham sends this dsughter of "Congaree" around two-turns off a trio of sprints following a four month...

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TAMPA BAY Race #5 December 16, 2009 img2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (APPLE CHARLOTTE) - Useful and educational debut saw her has some traffic trouble and still make a strong late rally. Bred for the turf and her ...

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TAMPA BAY Race #3 December 16, 2009 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LOLA'S RIDGE) - She finished third last out in a "blanket" photo facing tougher at Calder. Drops in conditions and professional stalker can tak...

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TURF PARADISE Race #9 December 15, 2009 img6:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (WINDAGE) - Filly has been competitive in all three starts at this level since breaking her maiden and defeated the majority of these in her la...

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TURF PARADISE Race #5 December 15, 2009 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MAD ABOUT FUZZ) - Gelding stretches-out in distance for a top barn (Steve Miyadi) off a pair of sprint efforts. He's speedy and drawn in the ga...

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TURF PARADISE Race #4 December 15, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SHOTSKI) - Lightly raced, well-bred ("Forestry"), and in a top barn (Mike Chambers). Gelding is showing steady improvement and he just missed (...

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SUNLAND PARK Race #4 December 15, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SETUSTRAIT) - Well-bet in all her starts strong finisher has been freshened-up since a fourth-place finish at Zia Park on October 5. Good barn ...

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TURF PARADISE Race #5 December 14, 2009 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (TENFOLD) - He bid and tired last out in a race common to several others entered. Has a nice outside post to track from and that could lead to a...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #4 December 14, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PIOUS PREACHER) - With all the heavy rain that has fallen in New Orleans it's highly doubtful that this race will remain on the turf. This colt...

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TURF PARADISE Race #3 December 14, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (TULELAKE) - Sharp effort last out for twice this price and a repeat from this nice outside post is all she needs. The top selection.2nd pick: #...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #3 December 14, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (STITCH WITCH) - Filly raced evenly here on November 28 for $20K, her first start since early February. Good barn drops her a claiming level and...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #5 December 13, 2009 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (C R MAGIC MAN) - Gelding by "Bartok" has good speed in a race without much of that commodity and he's finished close-up in his first pair. Lasi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 December 13, 2009 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (FIDDLERS PATRIOT) - Lightly raced and very fast, he's been freshened-up by trainer George Weaver since tiring at this level going a mile on Nov...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 December 13, 2009 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (PEWTER) - He had a troubled start last out in his first back off a long layoff and after chasing the pace he predictably tired badly. Likes thi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 December 13, 2009 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (THENPUTITBACK) - She runs for the Autry/Cohen combination that is picking-up steam here. Filly is fast and was claimed last out by Autry for $1...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #7 (THE NATIVE DIVER HDCP.(G3)) December 12, 2009 img6:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MAST TRACK) - All of the late Bob Frankel's horses have been winning (it's sort of a bit spooky) and this synthetic's specialist has been train...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #1 December 12, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CATANA PEREZ) - Daughter of "Petionville" was sprinted for twice this price on Nov. 18 in her first start since late January. She raced evenly ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #5 December 12, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (FOXWOOD RUNNER) - Claimed two-starts back by Tom Amoss probably with this $50K overnighter as his goal. New barn gave him a sprint to set him u...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 December 12, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (THOUSAND EXCUSES) - Well bet in his debut Mike Maker trained colt raced both evenly and wide. Comes back quickly for this (three weeks) and he'...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 December 12, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (TIDAL DANCE) - Seems to prefer the real dirt game over both synthetics and turf and she enters this in sharp form since arriving from Caloforni...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #5 December 11, 2009 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (A CLEVER TEN) - Speed/stalker finished second on November 21 at this level in her first start for trainer Jerry Hollendorfer. Effort continued ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 December 11, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CENTRINA) - Improved run last out when dropped into a claimer saw her press the pace of the eventual easy winner and tire late. Blinkers go on ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #2 December 11, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CARD PLAYER) - One of a pair of runners from the barn of Steve Asmussen and they'll race uncoupled and both have an excellent chance at winning...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 December 11, 2009 img2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DAKOTA DUNES) - Stretch-out sprinter has some back-class and goes third off a two-month break. Sharp barn (Greg DiPrima) has him set up for a t...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #5 December 10, 2009 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (Hot Damon) - He continues to run well and last out finished second at this level and distance. He's worked three times in the last three weeks ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 December 10, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SAARLIGHT) - Fast and fresh daughter of "Saarland" has been on the sidelines since mid-July after racing poorly as the favorite in a stakes at ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #3 December 10, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (JUMPIN FOR JASON) - He makes his 3rd start off a seven-week layoff and rallied to finish second last out. Runner doesn't have a lot of early sp...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 December 10, 2009 img12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ST. AUGUSTINE) - Son of "Point Given" has finished second in his last four starts including a pair around two-turns, which he'll also negotiate...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #6 December 9, 2009 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (HOROWITZ) - Son of "Maria's Mon" ran a bit "rank" while chasing the pace in his debut and after making a strong bid turning for home he tired i...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #2 December 9, 2009 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ICEY TEMPER) - Gelding showed good speed at Del Mar on Sept. 6 facing maiden special weights in his first race since late May and first for tra...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 December 9, 2009 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (KAFFIEND) - Daughter of "Kafwain" has good early speed and finished a pace-setting second at this level on the main-track here on Nov. 1. Fresh...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 December 9, 2009 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CHARING CROSS) - He's finished pace-setting/pressing thirds in his last pair following a seven-week break. The distance and level are fine and ...

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TURF PARADISE Race #5 December 8, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SONG OF PIRATES) - Very lightly-raced (9-3-3-1) gelding by "Unbridled's Song" chased and had some traffic issues last out in a local stakes ra...

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TURF PARADISE Race #2 December 8, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (RIVERS OF EXCESS) - Daughter of "In Excess" finished fourth after chasing the pace in her debut at Hastings Park on August 14. Filly tackled co...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 December 8, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DESTINY ROAD) - Filly just missed at Aqueduct racing for $50K in her first start off a trainer switch to Bruce Levine. Well-spotted this aftern...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 December 8, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BLASTED) - Daughter of the legendary "Dynaformer" finished second at Delaware Park in her debut on Sep.15th. Effort came in a large field going...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 December 7, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (LIAM'S DREAM) - Very good-looking maiden win here on November 3 and she's been working like a stakes winner since. Daughter of "Saint Liam" is ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 December 7, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SILVER SWORD) - West Coast import has a good overall mark (10-2-3-1) alternating between dirt and "poly". Big local effort two back in his firs...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #3 December 7, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (KIM'S PRETTY KAREN) - Filly was claimed on September 17 by the powerful Cody Autry barn and immediately was sent in for for two months of fresh...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #2 December 7, 2009 img1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (PRETTY DRINK) - Colt won easily as the favorite last out and was claimed by Tom Amoss for $15,000. New barn is great off the claim (29%) and tu...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #1 December 6, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (THE GREAT ATLANTIC) - Expensive ($100,000) daughter of "Stormy Atlantic" will race in a claimer for the first time today. Mark Glatt trained fi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 December 6, 2009 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DON'T BLAME THE CAT) - He gets a class test this afternoon after going wire-to-wire to easily break his maiden in his debut on November 7. Trie...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #2 December 6, 2009 img1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (DOO WAP DADDY) - Drops from a maiden special to a $10K claimer and stretches-out in distance this afternoon. Gellding has the best "figures, is...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 December 6, 2009 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (WEB GEM) - He's always ability and since he changed trainers and dropped down in price he's been very sharp. Gelding by "Fusaichi Pegasus" beat...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #9 December 5, 2009 img5:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ELISION) - Filly has been "tearing it up" in the mornings here and runs for a barn (Malcolm Pierce) that's sent out some well-meant horses earl...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #4 December 5, 2009 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (SMOKENOMORE) - Speedy gelding finished a pace-setting last out at this level and distance and the horse that beat him quickly came back to win...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 December 5, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MORNING RUN) - Colt raced close-up early on a sloppy track in his debut before tiring badly. Freshened-up for the past seven weeks by trainer B...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #2 December 5, 2009 img1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CAJUN LEGEND) - He showed some sharp speed last out in his first race back off a long layoff. Drops down for this and he should be much more fi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 December 5, 2009 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (STEALTH MISSILE) - In-shape after having a seven-week rest in late summer, one-run type is nicely spotted today in this starter-hdcp by trainer...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #9 December 4, 2009 img5:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ADGER) - Lightly raced, drops a level, and gets blinkers on from the Asmussen barn. Looks ready for his best and should win this from just off ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 December 4, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BE BULLISH) - Speed/stalker has run well on this surface in the past (9-2-1-3) andenters the race in good form. Rail is his for the taking and ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #3 December 4, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (A GREAT PLANET) - Competitive runner finished second here sprinting on November 15 and he drops a level and stretches-out in distance off of it...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 December 4, 2009 img12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (NEW YORK BOBBY) - He finished fourth last out facing $20,000 maidens in his first race ever on the dirt. Gelding had some trafic woes in early ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #8 December 3, 2009 img5:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FRIESAN FIRE) - The favorite in this past May's Kentucky Derby (G1) he did not run well in that spot or the Preakness (G1) next out. Apparently...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 December 3, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (TALK THERAPY) - He finished a solid second in his debut in a race that was "switched" off the turf. The chances are very strong that the same s...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #2 December 3, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GET A VICTORY) - Her trainer (W. Bret Calhoun) is off to his usual fast start at this meet and this filly should add to that early success. Lik...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 (THE CHAN BALUM) December 3, 2009 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (AFRICAN KING) - He enters this in the best form of his life and is still improving. He seeks his fourth in a row and has won six of his last se...

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TURFWAY PARK Race #5 December 2, 2009 img7:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (FORGE) - Beautifully-bred colt was bred to be a much better runner than he's turned out to be, but that's more often the case than not. He fini...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #2 December 2, 2009 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (WELKEN) - Runs first off a Jerry Hollendorfer claim (a 28% winning angle). As consistent as they come, she's been 1st or second in seven of her...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 December 2, 2009 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SUBMERGE) - Lightly-raced daughter of "Fusaichi Pegasus" returns from a seven-week freshening and has been "tearing it up" in the mornings for ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 December 2, 2009 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SIREN'S CALL) - She's had some problems at the start of both her races and has still finished close-up each time. Looks best here if she can br...

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TURF PARADISE Race #5 December 1, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (GO FOR GRACE) - Well-bet in her first pair on the California Fair circuit she raced evenly in both and showed more speed in start No. 2. Freshe...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #7 December 1, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ALMA D'ORO) - He finished third sprinting at Aqueduct on November 8, his first race since February 19 at Gulfstream. Working well right along a...

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TURF PARADISE Race #3 December 1, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (POSITIVE FORCE) - One of a pair entered by trainer Mike Chambers and they'll race as separate interests. Gelding cost $2,200,000 and has earned...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 December 1, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (KING DISCO) - Has the best early speed and trainer Keith Lebarron drops him in price and cuts him back in distance. He had some problems at the...

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November 2009 Premium Picks

PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 November 30, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SHE LOVES ME NOW) - Veteran mare tired here at this condition November 16 in her first race back off a long break. She was involved in the pace...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #8 November 30, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (DRIVEN BY SAARLAND) - Very sharp at present and he comes off a maiden win with a "figure" that if repeatable wins this. Trainer Bruce Levine ha...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #4 November 30, 2009 img2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (ENDURO) - He just missed in his latest which came running for $7500. Speedster can also rate if necessary and this outside draw is a plus with ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 November 30, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PRESS THE LIMIT) - He takes a big plunge in price today going from $25,000 down to $7.5K. Nice maiden win three back and he faced far tougher i...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 November 29, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ATONED) - This 14-furlong trip seems to fit him perfectly as he seems to relish longer distances. His last two wins have come at 1 1/8th miles ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 November 29, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TIA) - Daughter of "Giant's Causeway" had a much improved effort last out when making her second start. Better speed was evident and after maki...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #2 November 29, 2009 img1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MISS ALICE NELL) - Filly stretches-out in distance and takes a big drop in her second start for the Cody Autry barn. Looks all set to go wire-t...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 29, 2009 img12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BUDDY'S SONG) - He's been given 40 days off by trainer Bruce Levine and makes his third start back from a short freshening in late summer. Work...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #2 November 28, 2009 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (STUNNING ALLY) - Probable favorite finished second in her latest when trainer Julio Canani added blinkers. Daughter of "In Excess" draws a weak...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #8 November 28, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (HOLIDAY BUZZ) - Improving son of "Afleet Alex" just missed here on November 1 at this level going two-turns. Race was his first vs. winners and...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 November 28, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (UNRIVALED BELLE) - Very lightly raced (4-3-1-0) and very talented. Daughter of "Unbridled's Song" keeps getting better and she brings some soli...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 (THE DEMOISELLE (G2)) November 28, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (FUZZY BRITCHES) - Freshened-up since finishing third in the "Miss Grillo" at Belmont on October 4, she's training sharply on this surface, draw...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 November 28, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (GOOD TO BE ME) - Improved run is noted last out when trainer Bruce Brown moved this gelding to the turf. He "tusseled" with the eventual winner...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #11 (THE CLARK HDCP.(G2)) November 27, 2009 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (BULLSBAY) - He ran evenly in the recent "Breeder's Cup Dirt Mile" (G1) and believe he's just not the same horse on artificial surfaces. He's th...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #8 November 27, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (SHAMELESS) - Probable favorite was very sharp in her latest, her third race since coming off a long layoff at the start of the fall. Effort was...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 November 27, 2009 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CAPTAIN BOOYAH) - Has the best speed and he held for second last out at this price and distance in the slop. Runs third off a break for "Chip" ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 November 27, 2009 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (MAY DAY NOW) - Gelding is two-for-two at this $15K tag and, including a win last out at this distance on this surface. Dominguez climbs aboard...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #4 November 26, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (HALO'S LAW) - Freshened-up by trainer Jeff Mullins since gelding finished second at Santa Anita racing for $80,000 on October 2. Working well f...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #9 November 26, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (WARBLING) - Filly could not have been any more impressive in her debut. $260,000 daughter of "Unbridled's Song" stalked early while "in hand," ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #5 November 26, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (PEDROLINO) - Very expensive ($925,000) colt by "Distorted Humor" ran a strong second in his North American debut after being in France earlier ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 November 26, 2009 img1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (Gattinara) - Solid veteran has had a light campaign (4-0-1-2) and has been freshened-up for the past seven weeks. She finished second at this l...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 November 26, 2009 img12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (TALKING BLUES) - Looms a solid and deserving favorite. He finished second last out at this price and distance to a heavy favorite and made him ...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #1 November 25, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (The Town Lady) - One of a pair of fillies from the barn of Barry Abrahams and they'll race uncoupled. Daughter of premier turf sire "Unusual He...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 November 25, 2009 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BIG CITY WOMAN) - Daughter of "Thunderello" raced evenly in her debut November 1 facing maiden-special weight competition. Takes a big drop thi...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #2 November 25, 2009 img1:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DIXIE PIXIE) - Daughter of "Dixie Union" was claimed last out at Keeneland by trainer Brad Cox for the same price she runs at today ($15,000). ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 25, 2009 img12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PARC DES PRINCESS) - Lightly raced this season, Brazilian-bred has run strong in both starts since coming back from almost a three-month layoff...

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TURF PARADISE Race #7 November 24, 2009 img5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ROGUE RIVER) - In a very good barn (Steve Miyadi) and gelding by "Cryptoclearance" finished a pace-setting third here on November 8 his first e...

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TURF PARADISE Race #4 November 24, 2009 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (I'M QUICK TO) - Canadian invader raced well at Northlands Park and finished second there on September 7 racing for $12000. Freshened-up since b...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 November 24, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (AMERICAN QUEEN) - Lightly-raced daughter of "Bowman's Band" looks for her fifth in a row today. Versatile style is a plus and her latest win wa...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #6 November 24, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CONCUR) - Steps up to try winners off a nice looking maiden win sprinting here 17 days ago. Speed/stalker draws the rail and will stretch-out i...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 November 23, 2009 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (SMOKE N' OAKUM) - He's the fastet of these and brings the best previuos races to the table. He takes a big drop today, but if he brings his "A...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #8 November 23, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (GYPSY CAMP) - Drops in price and shortens-up in distance after a fine second-place finish against tougher going two-turns. Has good early speed...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 November 23, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TALE OF THE FOX) - She raced evenly last out in the slop and believe that group was tougher than this one. One run type has a lot of speed to r...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #2 November 23, 2009 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BATTERING RAM) - He was sprinted last out after a distance effort and he made up some late ground. Looks set for his best and can win this with...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #8 November 22, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (HEADACHE) - Stretches-out in his second start off a Mike Maker claim in New York. Well-bred gelding finished second going shorter in the Belmon...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #5 November 22, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (RUMOR CONTROL) - She returns from a short layoff for trainer Mike Maker and she's been working fast for this come-backer. Trainer wins at a hig...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 November 22, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (IDLE GOSSIP) - Very fast filly returns from a layoff and runs in a claimer for the first time. Her trainer (Carlos Martin)is sharp off of simi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 22, 2009 img12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ES MIA) - She finished second in her latest, defeating a large number that she'll face this afternoon. Filly has a good work since and Prado is...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 (THE DISCOVERY HDCP.(G3)) November 21, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (GONE ASTRAY) - Nice to see the Phipps barn have another nice runner. He's really turning into a top class runner and he's proven at this demand...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #5 November 21, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (FUTURISTIC) - He's been running competitively in most all his starts and will drop down to a career low in price this afternoon. He's run well ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #3 November 21, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (LONE CYPRESS) - Very consistent runner has been running "too good to lose" in several of his recent starts. Claimed four starts back by trainer...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 November 21, 2009 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (BRYAN KICK'S) - He chased from a wide post in his well-bet debut and held well until deep stretch where he tired to finish fourth. Solid barn (...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 November 21, 2009 img12:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (FRENCHONIONSOUP) - He's been making great strides of late and just missed last out at this level and condition in his first vs. winners. Horse ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #9 November 20, 2009 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PERFECT FOR YOU) - Filly stretches-out in her third start off a layoff and she showed an improved effort last out going seven furlongs in her s...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 November 20, 2009 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HABERDASHER) - She runs as part of a Kiaran McLaughlin-trained entry. Daughter of "Touch Gold" showed much improved speed last out and drops an...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 November 20, 2009 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ANOTHER SUCCESS) - Re-claimed by John Kimmel three starts ago this speed/stalker appears to be nearing his best. He finished third last out at ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #2 November 20, 2009 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ANTRIM COUNTY) - Looks like the main speed and this veteran loves this surface, having finished in the money in eight of his 11 starts. Almost ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #7 November 19, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (HEAVENLY CHORUS) - Stalker should be spotted just off of the pace and and he has a nice finishing gear. Pace here looks "moderate" at best so i...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 November 19, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SHERIA) - Nice debut at this tag saw herrace within range, make a bid turning for home and even off late to finish third. Comes-back at the sam...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #3 November 19, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BAIL BABY BAIL) - He cuts-back in distance off a strong try going a mile last out and should be dead-fit for this sprint attempt. Barn (Mike Ma...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 November 19, 2009 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (HONOUR DEVIL) - Lightly-raced runner won the $2,000,000 UAE Derby in March of '08 and has a fine overall mark (9-4-3-2). Has the best speed af ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #6 November 18, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (COGNITO) - Sophomore colt drops and moves back to real dirt after breaking slowly on the Keeneland "Poly" last out facing tougher. Race was his...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 November 18, 2009 img2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (VERSE CHOIR) - Daughter of "Bowman's Band" tired chasing the pace last out running for $25,000. Race was her first in almost three months and A...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 November 18, 2009 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (DISTANT STRIKE) - Runs second back off a layoof and at a new low in price. Speed/stalker is working well and gets "blinkers off" this afternoon...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #2 November 18, 2009 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SILVER DOLL) - Consistent runner has a good year going (three for eight), and more importantly hasn't been over-raced by veteran trainer Bernie...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 November 17, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GRANDE) - He just missed last ouit at this level and distance in his first race off a claim. Has good speed and also a stalking gear which may ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 November 17, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (LOTTA MIST) - Filly is (5-1-4-0) since a claim by Gerald Delp this past June. Speed/stalker broke her maiden here Sept. 22 racing for $12,500, ...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #4 November 17, 2009 img2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LEADWITHYOURCHIN) - Veteran gelding by "Dynaformer" looks for a "three-peat" this afternoon after winning his last pair at this price. One run ...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #3 November 17, 2009 img1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (NKOSI REIGNS) - Very consistent speed/stalker (45-10-9-9) comes here from New York in-shape and Dave Jacobson names C.C. Lopez. Has the most ea...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 November 16, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (UNBRIDLED'S GHOST) - Speedy Jersey shipper by "Unbridled's Song" cost $310,000 as a two-year-old. Has plenty of early speed and has finished se...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #7 November 16, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (THOUSANDKISSESDEEP) - As consistent as they come and she brings seven lifetime wins into this entry-level allowance. Speedster is in shape and ...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #4 November 16, 2009 img2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DARK CHEETAH) - Veteran tired at Aqueduct on October 28 racing for $12,500. Effort was better than it looked as he had the outside post (10) an...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #3 November 16, 2009 img1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PRINCESS ALKEBA) - Filly had the rail in the mud last out and after breaking a bit late she was sent hard to engage the leaders and tired from ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 November 15, 2009 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SO N SO) - She's the main speed and has been freshened-up by trainer Tom Bush since winning her fisrt two starts this past summer. Home-bred wi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 November 15, 2009 img1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (UNDERGROUND) - Very fast filly is lightly raced, in a top barn (Bob Baffert), and working sharply for this attempt. Can take this field from st...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #3 November 15, 2009 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SHE BE CLASSY) - Fine effort last out facing tougher $50,000 opposition. Juvenile filly broke slowly, was rushed into the race while wide and h...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 November 15, 2009 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ANJORIE) - Talented filly has Juan Rodriquez listed as the trainer of record as her actual conditioner (Richard dutrow Jr.) is serving a suspen...

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CALDER Race #9 November 14, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (JESSICA IS BACK) - Clearly the main-speed, she recently returned from a layoff and tired slightly in the last 1/16th. Filly broke slowly that d...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #7 November 14, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SEA GULL) - Beautifully-bred filly ("Mineshaft") from the successful Will Farish operation. Come here in shape from Delaware Park where she ran...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 November 14, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BELFAST LAD) - Gelded son of "Kelly Kip" tooks some money in his debut abd and finished 3rd to a much the best top pair in a large field (11). ...

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CALDER Race #6 November 14, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CARPHONIC) - Veteran trainer Bill White has had a fine record over the years in stakes races for juveniles. This filly was very impressice in w...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 November 14, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (MR. MESO) - Barn (Cody Autry) won it's first in New York the other day and it certainly won't be it's last. This speed/stalker comes here from ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #8 November 13, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (FISHERMAN'S WHARF) - He ran a very big race at Keeneland last out and well-bred colt from "Hall of Famer" Bill Mott's barn need only a repeat o...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 November 13, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (ONE TOUGH BELLE) - Veteran mare returns from yet another freshening and she'll be making her first start for trainer Richard Dutrow Jr., a 29% ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 13, 2009 img12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BUFFALO RUNNER) - Colt by "Aldebaran" takes a huge drop and cuts-back in distance. Pletcher-trained juvenile has several good efforts on his re...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #1 November 13, 2009 img12:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CHAPEL AFFAIR) - Filly by "Chapel Royal" takes a big drop this afternoon for a top outfit (Ken McPeek). Connections have been trying to find th...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #10 November 12, 2009 img5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MALIBU MARTINI) - Very good barn (W. Bret Calhoun) drops this gelding down considerably this afternoon and he's shown enough that combined with...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 November 12, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (GREAT GRACIE DANE) - Stable has been trying to get this daughter of the turf sier "Royal Academy" onto the grass, but both recent efforts came ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #4 November 12, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MISSION VOW) - Claimed two starts back for $40,000 by trainer Steve Margolis, filly just missed in her first for her new connections. Repeat of...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 12, 2009 img12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (JAYDEN'S HOPE) - Gelding cuts back in distance and drops back into a claimer following a fine second-place finish going a mile last out facing...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 November 11, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (KUGGERAND) - Gelding by "Johannesburg" was scheduled to debut on the turf but finished a rallying 6th of 12 when race was switched to the "slop...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #7 November 11, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DUMAR) - Talented sophomore comes off a much needed freshening and also gets an important relief in class. Steve Asmussen trainee drops into a ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 November 11, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SIREN'S CALL) - Filly took some late money in her debut and made a nice middle-move after breaking slowly. Drops a level for start number two a...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 November 11, 2009 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (TAR HEEL MOM) - Very fast and with a versatile running style. Exits a recent stakes win at the Meadowlands in one of the best starts of her car...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #8 November 10, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (QUICK GETAWAY) - He returned from a long layoff (10 months) and after a badly needed come-backer he's (4-1-3-0) since then with all his races c...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 November 10, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SMART CITY DOC) - Speedy and improving filly finished second at the Meadowlands 17 days ago racing for $25,000. Daughter of "City Place" had wo...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #5 November 10, 2009 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PU DEW) - Wonderful veteran has finished first or second in 26 of her 45 career starts. Since dropping down under $10,000 in claiming price, sh...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 November 10, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SLAMMIN KAT) - Sent here from California to the barn of Tony Dutrow, filly finished fourth sprinting in her first local appearance, then finish...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 November 9, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (AWIXA) - Colt runs third off a seven-week break and drops to a new low in price for trainer Graham Motion. Sophomore has good speed to utilize ...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #8 November 9, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (WILLIAM PALEY) - Trainer Steve Asmussen hangs out the "for sale" sign today on this son of "Afleet Alex" who cost almost $400,000 at auction la...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 November 9, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (THERE'S NO DISPUTE) - Home-bred by "Domestic Dispute" continues to improve and last out finished second at this level in the mud going 6 1/2 fu...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #3 November 9, 2009 img1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BROWN DIRT COWBOY) - Very lightly raced six-year-old (13-3-2-5) was away from the races for almost 26 months earlier in his career and has run ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #9 November 8, 2009 img5:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (KICKEN VIXEN) - Claimed last out by Tom Amoss (always a strong winning angle at this meet) he immediately shortens her up in distance after she...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #8 November 8, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MILES HEIR) - Comes here from Calder and moves to the top barn of Steve Asmussen. He was in a pair of very tough fields there and showed good e...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 November 8, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TWO MOONS) - Filly has only had one poor outing in her five starts, and that came in her first against winners when she tired after chasing a f...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 November 8, 2009 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (TIMELY COMMAND) - She's had a "light" campaign this year and comes into this off a fine second-place finish at Philadelphia Park when dropped t...

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SANTA ANITA Race #9 (THE BREEDERS' CUP CLASSIC) November 7, 2009 img6:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (EINSTEIN) - Wonderful veteran has been that rarest of runners, being equally proficient on dirt, turf, and "poly". He's had a light, but produc...

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SANTA ANITA Race #8 (THE BREEDERS' CUP TURF) November 7, 2009 img5:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SPANISH MOON) - Sir Michael Stoute holds a very strong hand in this year's edition of this 1 1/2 mile contest. He not only saddles this runner,...

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SANTA ANITA Race #7 (THE BREEDERS' CUP DIRT MILE) November 7, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MASTERCRAFTSMAN) - He's won four Group One races, a great accomplishment for any runner and this sophomore colt by the top stallion "Danehill D...

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SANTA ANITA Race #6 (THE BREEDERS' CUP MILE (TURF)) November 7, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (GOLDIKOVA) - As good as they come. Much was made of "Rachel Alexandra" beating a group of second-rate male runners in the Woodward" (G1) at Sa...

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SANTA ANITA Race #5 (THE BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE) November 7, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PULSION) - This race is one of the most wide-open on the entire card. Colt finished a strong second in the "Norfolk" (G1) on this surface one m...

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SANTA ANITA Race #4 (THE BREEDERS' CUP SPRINT) November 7, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (GAYEGO) - Amazing transformation has taken place in this runner as he once was a talented distance specialist and has now become a deadly one-r...

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SANTA ANITA Race #1 (THE BREEDERS' CUP LADIES CLASSIC) November 6, 2009 img6:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (MUSIC NOTE) - Daughter of "A.P. Indy" has been carefully managed with this race in mind all year. Godolphin runner has won her last pair in imp...

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SANTA ANITA Race #7 (THE BREEDERS' CUP FILLY AND MARE SPRINT) November 6, 2009 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (VENTURA) - Carefully campaigned this season by trainer Bob Frankel as she's had a repeat win in this as her goal all year long. Loves this dist...

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SANTA ANITA Race #6 (THE BREEDERS' CUP FILLY AND MARE TURF) November 6, 2009 img5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MIDDAY) - Quality runner from Europe is one of a pair of sophomore runners taking on their elders (the other being No. 8 Maram). She comes into...

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SANTA ANITA Race #5 (THE BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE FILLIES) November 6, 2009 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BICKERSONS) - She finished a very good third last out in the "Oak Leaf" (G1) on this surface a month ago and race was her first on a "poly" sur...

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SANTA ANITA Race #4 (THE BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE FILLIES TURF) November 6, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LILLIE LANGTRY) - It's a bit unusual for a European filly to have this many starts (6-3-2-1) but this daughter of "Danehill Dancer" has proven ...

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SANTA ANITA Race #3 (THE BREEDERS' CUP MARATHON) November 6, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MASTERY) - Godolphin-owened colt has been getting better all season and last out won one of Europe's most prestigious races, the "St. Leger" St...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #7 November 5, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (SODA JERK) - Skipped the Turfway and Keeneland meets and comes into this fresh and off a solid try at this distance at Saratoga. Gelding by Sm...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #4 November 5, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SCARIFF ISLAND) - Barn (Dale Romans) is doing well here early in the meet and it looks like their runners are all primed for big efforts. Away ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 November 5, 2009 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (GOLDWYN) - Son of "Western Expression" takes the biggest drop in the game, going from a trio of "special weigths" to a $20,000 claimer. Switch...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 November 5, 2009 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (RIGHT OF WAY ) - Drops and shortens-up a furlong after making a big middle-move last out facing tougher going seven furlongs. Improving as the ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #6 November 4, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (TOURELLE) - Winning combination of Bill Mott/Kent Desormeaux is in this filly's corner and she's been working well for her return off a short v...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 November 4, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (ADGER) - Drops slightly and makes his 3rd start back off a 7 week layoff. Improved run is noted in his 2nd back and his "figure" earned that da...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #3 November 4, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (LADY DURLYN) - Filly takes a big drop to coincide with an improved effort last out. She raced wide and made a strong move to reach contention b...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 4, 2009 img12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SOUTHERN HERO) - He finished a strong 3rd against weaker last out and did so despite "stumbling" at the start. Winner of that one "Frenchonions...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #8 November 3, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (ST. AUGUSTINE) - Logical selection and probable favorite has finished second in half of his six starts this year and they've all come against ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 November 3, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (Jemilyn) - Very fast, lightly raced, and comes into this off her best race ever. That effort saw her finish second at this condition and distan...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #4 November 3, 2009 img2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (DEFREREST BURN) - Runs third off a layoff and gets a rider up-grade for the occasion. Lightly raced and improving, she finished 2 3/4 lengths b...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 November 3, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (GRAND GLORY) - Home-bred by "Distorted Humor" makes her second start for a trainer (Steve Klesaris) who's much stronger second time out than in...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 November 2, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (Relentless George) - Drops after tiring last out facing $25,000 oppostition. Barn (Joe Delozier) has heated-up a bit lately and leading rider C...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #8 November 2, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (Gaelic Journey) - She's faced tougher most of her career and recently dropped down to this bottom tag ($5000). It's made her competitive again ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 November 2, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (ROLL ME OVER) - The main speed, she returns here from a solid second-place finish at the Meadowlands going two turns in an allowance. Cuts back...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #2 November 2, 2009 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LIQUID AMBER) - Veteran has seven lifetime turf wins and most have come against tougher. Gelding draws the inside post and has been competitive...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 November 1, 2009 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WHOOPTY WHOOPTY) - Freshened-up by "Hall of fame" Bill Mott since her debut when she just missed at Saratoga on August 22 in the mud. Working f...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 November 1, 2009 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BIG CITY WOMAN) - First time starter by the speedy "Tunnderello" has some nice works, is from a good barn (Chad Brown) and draws the rail. Can ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #3 November 1, 2009 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (STATELY VICTOR) - Colt finished second in his debut on the Saratoga dirt and broke his maiden on the turf. Latest at Keeneland going a distance...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 November 1, 2009 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (UNDERGROUND) - One of a pair of runners from trainer Bob Baffert and they'll race as separate interests. Daughter of "Indian Charlie" has a lot...

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October 2009 Premium Picks

KEENELAND Race #9 October 31, 2009 img5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PARADING) - Probable favorite likes this surface and comes here off a good try in the "Goodwood" stakes in California. Veteran was an impressiv...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 (THE TURNBACK THE ALARM STAKES (G3)) October 31, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (UNBRIDLED BELLE) - Loves this particular distance and she proved last out when she made "Music Note" work hard for a win that she can still bri...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 October 31, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DA 'TARA) - He hasn't won since upsetting the field in the "Belmont Stakes" (G1) on June 7 of '08. Latest at Belmont was encouraging and this o...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 (THE BOLD RULER (G3)) October 31, 2009 img1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CHEROKEE COUNTRY) - He's never run locally, but is razor sharp at present and in his latest Sept. 28 at Philadelphia Park, he handled a very go...

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KEENELAND Race #2 October 31, 2009 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (IRASCIBULL) - Takes a big drop for trainer Larry Jones afer racing evenly against tougher last out in his first on this surface. Can take this ...

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KEENELAND Race #5 October 30, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ORIGINAL INK) - Drops, has fine speed, has taken to distance racing, and enters this off a razor sharp effort on this surface when he set the p...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 October 30, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MISSISSIPPI MAN) - Drops, goes second off a 70-day rest, and he has the most speed. The leading rider at the recently completed Delaware meet, ...

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KEENELAND Race #3 October 30, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ATTRACTIVE RIDE) - This level is where he's done his best work and he returns after an allowance try in western Pennsylvania at Presque Isle. C...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 October 30, 2009 img1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CRIMSON TEMPEST) - Looms very large over this group. Takes a huge plunge in price and goes from turf to dirt for this. Daughter of "Cactus Ridg...

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KEENELAND Race #7 October 29, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (STRONG COMMITMENT) - Beautifully bred, lightly raced, improving, and in a good barn ("Shug McGaughey). Nice post for his style and thisd dista...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 October 29, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (AUNT MABEL) - Speedy sort tired at this level last out after pressing a fast pace while three wide. She has a versatile style and runs third of...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 October 29, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (IMMORTAL EYES) - Much improved runner since coming back from an 11-month layoff in early August. Speed/stalker tries an entry-level allowance a...

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KEENELAND Race #4 October 29, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (FOREST TRAIL) - In good shape and beautifully-bred filly is from a solid barn ("Shug" McGaughey). Distance and level are right and she has a re...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 October 28, 2009 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DIGGER) - The Aqueduct main track has traditionally favored speed on the rail in 6 furlongs races and this gelding fits the bill. He tired last...

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KEENELAND Race #6 October 28, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ACADEMY RUN) - Filly showed good speed and just missed last out going longer on the turf and will cut-back in yardage and move to the "poly" th...

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KEENELAND Race #4 October 28, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (PETECAROL) - He's run strongly in three of his four starts and in his most recent he finished 3rd in a stakes contest. Moves back in with maide...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 (THE PROUD TRUTH) October 28, 2009 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BUNKER HILL) - Much improved in his last pair speed/stalker just missed in the slop two back at Monmouth in the "Big Brown" stakes, then easily...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 October 27, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (VICAR'S VIXEN) - She raced poorly last out in a starter-allowance and that broke a string of solid runs all coming against tougher. Trainer Sco...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 October 27, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (ROUGH SHOD HEIR) - Professional stalker has a lot of speed to track, and if he can stay close early to this group, he has a solid shot at runni...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #2 October 27, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BLAZENBARE) - Lightly raced and talented runner broke his maiden two back off a long break (10 months) then finished a fast closing third last ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #2 October 27, 2009 img12:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (END OF CONVERSATION) - Son of "Orientate" finished second here after chasing the pace on September 21 racing for $25K. Effort was his first for...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 October 26, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ON DECK) - He's been disappointing of late and gelding by "Grand Slam" will drop from $20,000 down to $10K. Has good positional speed and can w...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 October 26, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BETTER WITH BUTTER) - She returns today from a 3 1/2 month break for a trainer (Justin Nixon) who excels off the long vacation (28%). Lightly r...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 October 26, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (KINTOABANKER) - Filly comes here from Florida in-shape and runs today for Scott Lake for the first time (a 24% winning angle). One run type has...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 October 26, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MANE MACHO) - He's gone winless this year but it's not for the lack of trying (13-0-4-3). Gelding by "Macho Uno" has failed to finish "in the m...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 October 25, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PENNINGTON) - He's lost his last pair to "Banrock" by a combined 1 3/4's lengths. Can either set the pace here or rate just off the top. Has an...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 October 25, 2009 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (Simply Spiteful) - Well-bet in her first pair at Saratoga she raced evenly in her debut from a poor post, then had severe traffic issues in sta...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 25, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (LITIGATION RISK) - Colt rallied to finish second in his debut despite breaking slowly. That effort came on a "muddy" surface so you know he'll ...

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KEENELAND Race #1 October 25, 2009 img1:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MR. REALISTIC) - He's had some bad racing luck and will come back today off a short layoff for a top trainer (Wayne Catalano). Working sharply ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE HUDSON) October 24, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DRIVEN BY SUCCESS) - The main speed has been freshened-up since an even effort in the Forego (G1) at Saratoga and gelding had trouble at the st...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 (THE IROQUOIS) October 24, 2009 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (R BETTY GRAYBULL) - Enters this sharp, she likes this track, and is only one of two entering this off a recent win on this surface. Likes wet t...

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KEENELAND Race #7 October 24, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DROSSELMEYER) - Colt from the barn of Bill Mott will move from the turf where he's run strong in both outings. He should heve no problem handli...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 (THE MAID OF THE MIST) October 24, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MINERALOGIST) - Probable heavy favorite won a stakes here last out here in the slop and has defeated the majority of these at one time or anoth...

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KEENELAND Race #3 October 24, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GESTE) - Maker barn has been hot all season and they send out this runner for his second start back off an eight-month layoff. He set/pressed t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 October 23, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MINDBENDER) - "Chief" Jerkens trained filly tired just eight days ago at this level and distance but wasn't beaten much. Returns quickly and th...

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KEENELAND Race #6 October 23, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PRIMROSE HILL) - Excellent and promising debut saw her break a bit "slowly" from an outside post, make a strong middle-move to reach the top on...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 October 23, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (TO TELL THE TRUTH) - Speed/stalker makes his first start in 4 1/2 months and also will be racing for trainer Bill Badgett for the first time. ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 23, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (SARATOGA STEVE) - He's been freshened-up for the past three months by trainer Tim Ritvo and colt will be running in a claimer for the first tim...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 October 22, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ES MIA) - Filly has had nothing but trouble in her last five starts. Daughter of "Wheelaway" was over her head in a stakes last out but had no ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 22, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (COACH FRUSCIO) - Part of an entry from the barn of Bruce Levine and he's been freshened-up for the past 2 1/2 months (a 30% winning move by the...

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KEENELAND Race #2 October 22, 2009 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (FLAVOR) - You know he likes the course as he broke his maiden here at the spring meet in easy fashion in a tough maiden special. Gelding return...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 22, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SHAMROGE) - Nice effort last out saw him finish a pace-setting/pressing second beaten less than a length. Race was his best to date and he can ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 (THE ATHENIA S. (G3)) October 21, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BELLE ALLURE) - Has the best form and your looking at the likely favorite. Stalker has a clear leader to chase and should run her down turning ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 October 21, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SAUCON MEADOW) - One run type goes 3rd off a long layoff and has rallied to finish 2nd in her two return starts, both at this price and distanc...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 21, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (PICNIC ROCK) - Well-bet last out on a drop and she ran a fine 2nd to "First Flute" who returned to win here on Sunday. Lightly raced and she ha...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 October 21, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TODD GOT EVEN) - Lightly raced son of "Stephen Got Even" returns from a three month layoff and runs today at the price of a win earlier this se...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 October 20, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (LOVE IN PARIS) - Maryland shipper is from a crafty veteran trainer (Edmond Gaudet) and goes from turf to dirt and drops in price. Has dirt effo...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 October 20, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (THERE I GO) - Looms a very heavy favorite and the more-than-likely winner. Todd Pletcher-trained filly has faced tougher in all five career sta...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #3 October 20, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ROYAL CAMP) - Drops into a claimer for the first time and filly has been showing fine early speed against the tougher stock. She should break w...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 October 20, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CROOKED CREEK) - Races today for Ramon Preciado off a recent claim. Stalker comes off a solid try running for $10K and can win this with that s...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 October 19, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BANK'N ON GOLD) - She absolutely loves this surface (19-8-4-1) and has benn rested up for the past seven weeks by trainer Scott Lake. Filly has...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 October 19, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (GUS'S AXIOS) - Once classier mare has seven lifetime wins from 16 starts and is two for three on this surface. Speed/stalker goes turf to dirt ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 October 19, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TUMBLE CREEK) - He's been in good form here all season and last out finished a sharp second at this tag, condition and distance. Gelding draws ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 October 19, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (EVERYTHINGISMAGIC) - Colt has been very busy this season finishing second or third in seven of his 16 starts with many facing tougher. Drops do...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 October 18, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (J Z WARRIOR) - Has the best form, is running fresh, working well, likes this track, and has a fine post for her stalking style. The horse to be...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 October 18, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SAARLANDISOURLAND) - Filly drops and shortens-up for this contest. Smashing maiden win on this surface in June was followed by a fine effort at...

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KEENELAND Race #3 October 18, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (TIZ TO DREAM) - Loves this surface (3 for 3) and is returning from a short freshening, something she's been successful at in the past. Training...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 18, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (RIDE ON JOSEPHINE) - Daughter of "Johannesburg" has been freshened-up by trainer Dale Romans for the past two plus months. Works are very good ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 October 17, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (DROVER) - He had trouble in his debut at Saratoga on the grass then finished second last out here in a contest that was switched to the main-tr...

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KEENELAND Race #5 October 17, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (IRISH RIDGE) - Filly ran a big race last out at Turfway Park in the "Kentucky Distaff"(G3) despite having a very trouibled start. Sophomore run...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 17, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BIKER BOY) - The main speed stretches-out this afternoon off a solid effort last out at Philly Park where he finished second to a mid-Atlantic ...

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KEENELAND Race #3 October 17, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (OKEFENOKEE) - She's cutting-back in distance off an impressive win at Arlington where she overcame a tough trip to win rather easily. Excellent...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 17, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2b (SVEN DIESEL) - Another in a long line of California transplants from owner Roddy Valente and trainer Bruce Levine, and they've been very succe...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 October 16, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ALWAYS MINE) - Longshot from "Hall of Famer" H. Allen Jerkens has yet to finish "in the money," but he's improved considerably since moving to ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 16, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WILD CONGA) - Actually has a "win" on his resume, but was disqualified days later for a medication violation. Has the best "figures" already an...

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KEENELAND Race #3 October 16, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (UPPERLINE) - He's stretched out around two turns this afternoon, a very strong move by his trainer Mike Stidham. Colt easily broke his maiden i...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 16, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CUFF ME) - Excellent debut saw her press the pace on a sloppy track and eventually win that front-end battle and draw off to an impressive win ...

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KEENELAND Race #8 (THE JESSAMINE S.) October 15, 2009 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (HATHEER) - Big maiden win at Saratoga on closing day and she's been pointed toeards this since. That race had an excellent field and this filly...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 October 15, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (FLYING VALENTINE) - Excellent debut saw him break "slowly" rush up to contest the pace and tire late to finish second. That contest was on the ...

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KEENELAND Race #5 October 15, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (YES IT'S BARBARA) - Speedy filly was in a pair of heated speed-duels at Saratoga going longer and last out was very competitive when in with a ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 15, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MAGNIFICENT TIGER) - Calder shipper makes his first start for trainer Angel Penna Jr. and first against fellow New York-breds. He improved noti...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 October 14, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DICKIE B) - Colt by "Cherokee Run" ships down from Belmont for trainer Bill Badgett. Wide in his debut, he's "checked" at the break in his last...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 October 14, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ON DECK) - Gelding by "Grand Slam" showed some promise early in his career but after an impressive maiden win at Tampa Bay on New Year's Eve he...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 October 14, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (LITTLE LADY SMARTY) - She's shown ability since her debut this past spring at Churchill Downs and recently finished a pace-chasing 4th here Sep...

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KEENELAND Race #3 October 14, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MIRO) - Sophomore runner from the barn of Bill Mott is dropped into a high-priced claimer after a couple of big efforts against allowance compa...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 October 13, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (FLIGHT TO EDEN) - Hard-hitter in Florida comes nort and joins the barn of the leading trainer here Scott Lake. Speed/stalker has been freshened...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 October 13, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MAGIC LION) - Sent here from Belmont presumably for a two-turn race which are only run there in the Belmont Stakes, this colt from the barn of ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 October 13, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (LITESCAMERAACTION) - He stretches-out this afternoon off a pair of good sprint tries at this level. He should clear off early and be tough to c...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 October 13, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DOLLAR MOUNTAIN) - He finished second last out facing tougher at this distance in his first start ever on conventional dirt. Winner of that one...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 October 12, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (RANGER JAMES) - Latest was more like it as this nicely-bred colt ("Street Cry") rallied from far back to finish second at this level going nine...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 October 12, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (LA VIDA VINO) - Filly raced close up in her debut before finishing evenly. That sprint was for $25,000 and the Todd Pletcher barn drops her dow...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 12, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ACRONYM) - One of the most impressive winners at the whole Saratoga meet (exempting the stakes) as filly won with her ears pricked and looked l...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 October 12, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (VIVACIOUS ANNIE) - Daughter of "Afleet Alex" finished secind in both of her starts on real dirt at Fairplex in California and has come east to ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 October 11, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SACHEM ROAD) - Daughter of "Desert Warrior" finished second here on Sept. 18 in her first in eight months and first ever on the turf. Race was ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 October 11, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (WITTENBERG MISS) - This will be her first start in almost 5 1/2 months and also her first on the turf. Filly showed good speed back in May in a...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 11, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (GIROLAMO) - His two wins, one at Saratoga and the most recent on this surface were accomplished with no real effort and they came of a 10-month...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 11, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SURE AS GOLD) - Nice debut at Saratoga saw her break poorly from her outside post and make up good late ground to get up for the place spot. Th...

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SANTA ANITA Race #8 (THE LADY'S SECRET(G1)) October 10, 2009 img7:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (ANABAA'S CREATION) - French import just failed to beat "Zenyatta" last out (a "head") and that was only her second race on an artificial surfac...

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SANTA ANITA Race #7 (THE GOODWOOD S.(G1)) October 10, 2009 img6:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (COLONEL JOHN) - You already know that he likes this course (three for five) and he has a lot more positional speed than most entered. Working w...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE CHAPAGNE (G1)) October 10, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DUBLIN) - He's impressed in his last pair at Saratoga, breaking his maiden and winning the "Hopeful" (G1) in successive starts. Working well si...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 (THE FRIZETTE (G1)) October 10, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (NONNA MIA) - Impressive maiden win on Sept. 20 as she broke fast, set very solid fractions, and coasted home unchallenged by 12 lengths. Race w...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 (THE JAMAICA (G1)) October 10, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (COURAGEOUS CAT) - Freshened-up by "Hall of Fame" trainer Bill Mott since winning a G2 stakes at Saratoga on August 14. Stalking style fits the ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 October 9, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (RICHLAND CREEK) - Races 2nd off a 75 day break and moves from the turf to the dirt. He's raced well at this level in the past and trainer Chad ...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #8 October 9, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (GLIMMER GAL) - Her fine trainer (Allen Iwinski) dropped her into a claimer for the first time recently and filly responded with a pace-setting/...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 October 9, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SOLID CITIZEN) - Runs 2nd off a 5 month layoff, has some speed, and most importantly drops into a claimer for the first time. Looks well set-up...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #5 October 9, 2009 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DON'S KREW) - Price play has a very good work resume with five published drills during the month of September. Filly has three good gate drills...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 October 8, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (EVEN RAISE) - As tough as they come (25-14-5-2) and he recently finished second here at this level and distance to the promising Godolphin runn...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #6 October 8, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (TOOTHACHE) - Filly comes into this seeking her third in a row and her latest win was off a seven-week break and was the best from a "figure" st...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #3 October 8, 2009 img1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (GONE MISSING) - Runs first off a claim by Bruce Levine(37%) and he's had six weeks off since that purchase. Wide in his latest when "Our Honor"...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 October 8, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (SIREN SERENADE) - Beautifully-bred filly has finished second in her last pair, both losses to fillies who have both gone on to better things. ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #9 October 7, 2009 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ADMIRALTY) - Looks best of these as he has enough speed and back class to clear off early and also has a stalking gear if that's the strategy t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 October 7, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (BORDEAUX BANDIT) - Takes a big drop in price and moves out in the gate after breaking slowly last out facing $25,000 foes. He has many good tri...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 October 7, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MATRIMONY) - Filly has some back class and runs today off a 100-day layoff from the Steve Klesaris barn. Nice works on view for this return rac...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 7, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (WANA PLAY) - Has the most speed and he'll be dropping into a claimer for the first time. He's shown a big early gear against tougher and may b...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 October 6, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (WATZ HIS NAME) - Tries hard every time on both turf and dirt and his stalking style is perfect for this. He has a clear leader to track and he ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 October 6, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (Wannabe) - Comes back very quickly for this having raced only four days ago at the Meadowlands. Gelding had an outside post (10) and raced wide...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #6 October 6, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (MORE MEMORIES) - She's been competitive in all five starts at this condition and price. Latest saw her race evenly in an allowance try and she'...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 October 6, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (THERE I GO) - Filly from the barn of Todd Pletcher should find little difficulty in breaking her maiden against this crew. She already has the ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #9 October 5, 2009 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FOR ALL WHO CONGA) - He moves up to an allowance after finishing close-up in a pair of sprints facing very tough $35,000 claiming foes. Goes ar...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #9 October 5, 2009 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (GILDED ARROW) - She's a bit cheap, but she should break well and establish the rail and has a good shot at a square price at winning this from ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 October 5, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (OSAGE COUNTY) - Gelding takes a big drop this afternoon and gets a jockey switch to Annie Napravnik. He's been competitive all year against tou...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 October 5, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (MIDDLE BANK) - He didn't care for the grass last out at Delaware, so trainer Ed Auwarter brings him back to Philly, sends him back to the dirt,...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 October 4, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (EL BORRACHO) - Claimed late in the Saratoga meet by Syd Dutrow, he runs him back five weeks later at $5000 under the claimed price. Gelding fin...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 October 4, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (ANJORIE) - Filly returned from a 10-month layoff with a solid second-place finish at this level and distance in the "mud" on August 30 at Sarat...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 4, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (D) - Has a great year going (9-3-4-0) and her latest win at Saratoga on Sept. 7 was her best all season. In tht contest she defeated most enter...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 4, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #13 (LAYLABEN) - The field's only main-track only entrant finished a pace-chasing fourth after breaking slowly and having to be "rushed-up." Nice l...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 (THE JOCKEY CLUB GOLD CUP (G1)) October 3, 2009 img5:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (QUALITY ROAD) - There are really only two speed horses signed-on and this lightly-raced colt is much better than "Tizway". Can stalk that one a...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE JOE HIRSCH TURF CLASSIC (G1)) October 3, 2009 img5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GIO PONTI) - Rare occasion when a runner is going for his fifth Grade 1 in a row and this talented son of "Tale of the Cat" has beaten better f...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 (THE FLOWER BOWL(G1)) October 3, 2009 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CARIBBEAN SUNSET) - Proven at this level she had little chance when sent to Del Mar Sept. 9 on their speed-favoring turf course and she did wel...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 (THE VOSBURGH(G1)) October 3, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (FABULOUS STRIKE) - He's actually improved as he's gotten older and has developed a bit of a rating gear which he did not have in his younger da...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 (THE BELDAME(G1)) October 3, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MUSIC NOTE) - This was going to be a "showdown" between this filly and "Icon Project" but that runner has opted for the "Spinster Stakes" (G1) ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 3, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (JAYDEN'S HOPE) - Working well for his first start on conventional dirt after trainer Bruce Levine claimed him in early June at Hollywood Park. ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 October 2, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DIGGER) - Wonderful sprinter was always good but since a claim by Scott Lake on June 17 he's taken his game to a new level. Speed/stalker has b...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #9 October 2, 2009 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (PASCHAL'S PARADOX) - Very speedy filly just failed to clear this level last out as she was caught right on the wire after opening up a six-leng...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #8 October 2, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SCOTCHONTHEROCKS) - Three-year-old has only one poor start in 10 tries since trainer Scott Lake claimed him in Florida this past February. Very...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 (THE SIR KEYES) October 2, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SMOKIN HERO) - Looms the main speed as he ships back from Finger Lakes for their top trainer (Chris Englehart). Gelding won his first pair for ...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #9 October 1, 2009 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (ISLANDPROSPECTORROB) - Lightly raced five-year-old has the best record of any entered (16-5-5-0) and they've all come against tougher. On the s...

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MEADOWLANDS Race #8 October 1, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ENCANTO PARK) - Solid turf runner tried the synthetic surface at Presque Isle last out and finished fourth after chasing the pace. Filly has a ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 1, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (IN TE DOMINE) - Excellent debut saw her break from a poor post (10) in a two-turn race at Saratoga and rally to just miss. She cuts back to a ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 1, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SOLO PIANO) - Improving daughter of "Empire Maker" is with one of the best trainers in the business (Bob Frankel) at handling "distaffers." She...

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September 2009 Premium Picks

DELAWARE PARK Race #6 September 30, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (WARRIOR ACE) - Gelding by "Belong to Me" is a home-bred and is in a barn (Neil Howard) that's much better than it's "09" record. Gelding chased...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 September 30, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (PEACEFIELDS ) - Has good speed and a nice post to use it from. His turf races are acceptable, and they all came against tougher. Dropped recen...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 September 30, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SIRENIAN) - Lightly raced filly ran her best race to date on Sep.11th at Penn National. Trainer Mike Trombetta dropped her in half, added the "...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 September 30, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SMART TOMCAT) - Son of "Smart Strike" has been freshened-up for the past 7 weeks by trainer Mike Maker. He's worked at 7 day intervals for the ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 September 29, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (RUMOR CONTROL) - Lightly raced and talented, she's won from on the lead and just off of it. Working very fast in New York for this and trainer ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 September 29, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BACH) - Colt was heavily bet in his debut, but had the misfortune to break slowly. Trainer Tony Dutrow has put four solid works into him since ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 September 29, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (JOANIE'S JEWEL) - Filly ran big in her latest staying up close throughout and finishing second, beaten less than two lengths. It's the best las...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 September 29, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (STORM THE FIELD) - Booming maiden win last out (22 lengths) going a mile in the slop was preceded by a fine second-place finish going seven fur...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 September 28, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (TRIP TEASE) - Filly has a fine dirt record ( 12-3-4-0) and she's with a top outfit (Steve Klesaris). Lightly raced this year and at her peak r...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 September 28, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MATADOR RUN) - Speedy runner finished a pace-setting second last out at Saratoga travelling seven furlongs. He's sent around two-turns today by...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #3 September 28, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (HIDDEN BAY) - Has good speed to bring and he comeback quickly after chasing a fast pace on Sept. 19 againt a good group of claimers. Very sharp...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 September 28, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HESABULLY) - Veteran has the most speed and draws the rail. Last out he was "hounded" early by the eventual winner and couldn't establish an ea...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 September 27, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (GLOBAL EFFECT) - Speedy and lightly raced, his only win came on ths surface over a sloppy track on June 18. Claimed last out by Dave Jacobson t...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #6 September 27, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CLEAR FAITH) - Has the most speed, comes in off a smashing win and draws a good post. Prospect of an "off" track is no problem as he "whistled"...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 27, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (STAR OF NEW YORK) - Presumption is that this race will be switched to the main-track, but this runner is the top choice on dirt or turf. Speed ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 September 27, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SIMPLIFY) - Very consistent daughter of "Pulpit" brings a nice stalking gear, the distance is fine, and this Asmussen trained filly has run wel...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE GALLANT BLOOM (G2)) September 26, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SARA LOUISE) - The last runner to defeat "Rachel Alexandra" and she did it convincingly last year at Churchill Downs. Away for nine months, dau...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #9 September 26, 2009 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DIRGE) - He has a great record (8-5-1-0) but his career has been marked by layoffs. Gelding by "Lord Avie" did not even start until age five, m...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 September 26, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (STRONG COMMITMENT) - He raced evenly last out in a strong field and his trainer "Shug" McGaughey moves him to the grass for the first time. Ex...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 September 26, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WANDERIN TIME) - Veteran speed/stalker draws the rail in this five-furlong sprint and runs first off a Cody Autry claim. Last pair were sharp a...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 26, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (JOE D) - Well-bet in his debut, son of "Thunder Gulch" had some serious traffic issues mid-way through the turn and finished evenly. Has a pair...

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MONMOUTH Race #7 September 25, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (LUCKY REVIVAL) - Veteran mare loves this surface (6-3-3-0) and runs second off a 75-day layoff this afternoon. Speed/stalker is in the leading ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 September 25, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (RAVALO) - Interesting that this well-traveled sprinter (26-12-5-4) has never raced on this surface. Stalker should get a good pace set-up in fr...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 September 25, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PEARLY BLUE) - Daughter of "Empire Maker" raced evenly in her Spa debut despite having traffic problems. Winner of that contest "Hatheer" was v...

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BELMONT Race #1 September 25, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (VICARIOUS) - Appears to have been raced back into decent shape after being away a half year earlier this season. Strong finisher likes this sur...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 September 24, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (DON'TQUITYOURDAYJOB) - Working fast since a trainer switch to Hall of Famer "Poncho" Martin, gelding has spee/stalking ability and has shown i...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #9 September 24, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (U BOAT ALLEY) - Excellent speed on view in his latest. Racing at Belmont just seven days ago he chased a runner who led from start-to-finish an...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 September 24, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (MY DINAH) - Hard-hitter has done her best work on this surface (8-2-3-1) and she draws a nice post to employ her normal stalking tactics. She j...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 24, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (TURAATH) - Has some back class and he also has run faster than these on several occasions. Shadwell Stable runner cost $500,000 and is offerd u...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 September 23, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (CULLINAN) - Takse another drop this afternoon and colt looks primed for a big effort in his 3rd off a layoff. Just missed ( a "neck") in his r...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 September 23, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (WAR ECHO) - Lightly raced and talented she finished a distant 3rd at Churchill last fall to "Rachel Alexandra" and Sara Louise. Daughter of "ta...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 September 23, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MARK UP TINY) - Lightly raced, she's become a much better runner after coming here and racing on real dirt instead of the "poly" surfaces ran o...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 23, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (QUICK TO CHARM) - Lightly raced son of "Smart Strike" just failed with a late rally at Saratoga on August 13th, his first race since early Janu...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #8 September 22, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MIESZKO) - He just missed in his first off a Julio Cartagena claim and this veteran has always done his best work on this course (16-4-5-2). Th...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 September 22, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (VATA) - She's been a model of consistency all season (9-0-6-1) and is poised today to pick up her first victory of the year. Speed/stalker has ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 September 22, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PALAMONIUM) - Lightly raced and improving, three-year-old has raced well in all his turf starts and will tackle winners for the first time afte...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #3 September 22, 2009 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PEACHES) - Three-year-old has shown good early speed in most of her starts, and they've all come against better. Trainer Kate DeMasi drops her ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 September 21, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SECRETMADEMOISELLE) - Filly has already won at this condition as she beat 4l opponents last out when she only had two wins. Runs back today und...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 September 21, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TROUBLE OUTBACK) - Well-bred and lightly raced he finished third last out after chasing the pace in his first vs. winners and will drop from $1...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #3 September 21, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MUTASADDY) - Gelding finished second here last out sprinting when he was dropped into a claimer for the first time. Good barn (Mike Pino) sends...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 September 21, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MY DREAM) - Much improved runner returns today from a long layoff (seven months) for trainer Ed Auwarter. Likes this surface (10-2-3-4) and has...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 September 20, 2009 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (STRIKE THE BELL) - Has a win at this seven-furlong distance her earlier this season and she's coming off her best effor ever, a win at Saratoga...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 September 20, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MILITARY STAR) - Good debut saw him finish a well-bet and close-up third at Saratoga August 15. Working well for his second start, trainer Barc...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #5 September 20, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (A P EDDIE) - Hard-hitting gelded son of "A P Indy" drops to a career low in claiming price and runs first time for the leading trainer here (Br...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 September 20, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (REBELLIOUS CHIC) - Dominguez climbs aboard this filly for the first time. She's been involved in pace battles in both of her starts and today s...

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LOUISIANA DOWNS Race #11 September 19, 2009 img6:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (REGAL RANSOM) - Another member of the powerful "Godolphin" operation and stable has been "on fire" the past two months. Quality runner hasn't s...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 (THE FUTURITY (G2)) September 19, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (D' FUNNYBONE) - Ultra-impressive win at the "Spa" in the "Saratoga Special" and it came in his first start off a purchase by Paul Pompa and a t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 September 19, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ES MIA) - Mare had an outside post and early traffic woes in her last at the "Spa". Previous effort was very strong just failing to catch "Moth...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 (THE NOBLE DAMSEL (G3)) September 19, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (QUIET MEADOW) - The main speed and she draws a nice post in this one-turn mile. Talented daughter of "El Prado" finished behind probable heavy ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #3 September 19, 2009 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BROTHERLY LOVE) - Filly has the most early speed of these and she'll also be making her first start for trainer Mario Serey Jr. (a 42% winning ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 September 18, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (BETTER THAN SWISS) - Logical selection and the probable favorite. She's finished second in all three starts since returning from 9 1/2 month l...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #7 September 18, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (HOPEFORTHEBEST) - He's a bit on the "cheap" side but enters this in the best shape of his career. One-run sprinter has the best last out of any...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 September 18, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (COME SOON) - He's been competitive in three of his last four with thr lone poor outing coming with a very wide trip. He just failed (a 1/2 leng...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 18, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (I'MTHEQUEENOFQUEENS) - One-run type drops in price, goes from turf to dirt, and she'll shorten-up in distance. Filly has finished second in thr...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 September 17, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (FRENCHONIONSOUP) - Has some talent, but other than his fine debut in the spring at Aqueduct he's had problems in all three subsequent starts. D...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 September 17, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (REDEFINED) - Never runs a bad race and he has an outstanding record on this surface (18-9-5-1). He's won his last three times at this level and...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 September 17, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (RUN TO GRAND AVE) - Makes his second start after he was away slowly in his debut at Saratoga. Drops into a claimer and gets the addition of las...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 September 17, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (JARDIN) - Major stakes winner last year at two ("The Schuylerville" (G3) and she also finished second in the G1 "Spinaway"). Filly tired at Sar...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 September 16, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (THE MIDNIGHT SKIER) - Nice race last out as he stayed close early and gained the place spot late while gradually getting to the winner. Race wa...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 September 16, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (FISHER ISLAND) - Drops into a claimer and goes 2nd back off a three month layoff for the Zito barn. Well-bet in both starts, he showed fine spe...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 16, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (ECLECTIC) - Daughter of "Donerraile Court" finished 2nd on August 12th at Monmouth running for $16K. Race was her first in 7 weeks and she'll d...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 September 16, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (LA CONCERTO) - Returns from a two month layoff from the Asmussen barn and with some nice works up at Saratoga. She's fired fresh in the past an...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 September 15, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (HESABULLY) - Has the best speed and goes second off a layoff. Gelding has a lot of back class and last out showed signs that he's nearing a big...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 September 15, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PEACEFUL PLEASURE) - Penn National shipper has been competitive in her last five starts finishing second in three of them. One run type is draw...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #3 September 15, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (C.J.'S PRIZE) - Big race last out off a 130 day layoff. Daughter of "Pure Prize" stalked a fast pace, bid, and although finishing second, she w...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #3 September 15, 2009 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (TUFF HEROES) - Has good speed and he'll be running today at a new low in price off almost a two month layoff. Excellent drill on Sept. 5 may ha...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #9 September 14, 2009 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MANE MACHO) - He's (4-0-3-1) in four starts at this level and has the best last race of any entered. Speed/stalker is positioned outside the ot...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 September 14, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CHILL WIND) - Very expensive ($350,000) son of "Malibu Moon" stretches-out in distance off a pace-chasing try last out at this tag in a sprint....

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 September 14, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (Twisted Dream) - Son of "Distorted Humor" looks very tough to beat in this spot. Todd Plaetcher trained colt has the best last race by far (a s...

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PHILADEPLHIA PARK Race #3 September 14, 2009 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SO LONG JOHNY) - Mare by "Cat Thief" has the best early speed and has more wins on this surface (eight) than the rest of the field combined (si...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 September 13, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SISTER'S SPEED) - Her name fits her as "speed" is her game. Claimed two back by Bruce Brown for $20,000 filly tired at Saratoga in her first fo...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #5 September 13, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SUBTITLES) - Consistent sprinter finished a pace-chasing second last out at this level and distance. Has a better post today and should receive...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #2 September 13, 2009 img1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SUPERLOOK) - He's (3-1-1-1) since dropping down to the $5K level. Stalker should get a solid pace to rally into and a repeat of either of his l...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 September 13, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ARCATA) - Part of a Dave Jacobson-trained entry, he won a mile race last out against cheaper at Monmouth going two-turns and that was his third...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 September 12, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (HOT MINUTE) - Failed as a heavy favorite last out after being pressed through fast fractions. The lead looks like it's his for the taking here...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #8 September 12, 2009 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (FELLOW CRASHER) - Talent three-year-old goes second off a four-month rest and he raced evenly in a big race at Mountaineer in his return. Good ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #5 September 12, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CIRCLE MY NAME) - Excellent works up at Saratoga on view for this daughter of "El Corredor" and she has top human connections. Trainer Wesley W...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 September 12, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (MAVEN) - Part of an Enrique Arroyo trained entry he'll be running today off a five-month break. Speed/stalker has four published drills and he...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 12, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (LION'S LAIR) - Lightly raced and working well for his first start since June 20. Best race of his career (his maiden win) also came off a layof...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #9 September 11, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LANAVE) - The field's strongest finisher, he'll be dropping down by 60% in price and cutting-back in distance from a two-turn race to a sprint....

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 September 11, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (WORLD EXPRESS) - Filly will drop in price, cut-back in distance, and move form turf to the dirt. Looks set for a big try and she can "upset" th...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 September 11, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SUPER SAVER) - Very sharp debut saw him chase a fast pace, make a good bid turning for home, and stay on well to finish second to a long gone w...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 September 11, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BWANA JAKE) - State-bred by "Forestry" was well-backed in his debut, but was away a step slow and was rushed up to chase a very fast pace befor...

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FAIRPLEX Race #7 September 10, 2009 img6:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BROTHER MAN) - The "King Of Pomona" Martin Pedroza climbs aboard and this runner has some good speed to utilize. Faced tougher than these in hi...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #9 September 10, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (D' Buck) - Gelding finished a game pace-chasing second in his debut, then tired in his second start after chasing early. Stretches-out today an...

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FAIRPLEX Race #1 September 10, 2009 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SHEZA SCREAMER) - Takes a big plunge in price off a nice debut and showed excellent speed in that race. Looks set for her best, albeit at a sho...

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MONMOUTH Park Race #2 September 10, 2009 img1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (STAR FLEET COMMAND) - Gelding by "Indian Charlie" finished a rallying second on August 26 when he was dropped down to this $5000 claiming price...

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DEL MAR Race #8 September 9, 2009 img8:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (GOTTA HAVE HER) - Big race last out to finish a sharp 2nd to "Magical Fantasy" a proven Grade 1 performer who would be the favorite here if ent...

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DEL MAR Race #1 September 9, 2009 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BROKEN SILENCE) - Goes 2nd off a half-years absence and has a "bullet" drill on August 25th that suggests that she's ready for her best. Presen...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #8 September 9, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (TACTICAL WEAPON) - Speed/stalker runs competitively wherever he races and was a handy winner at this price on July 13th on this surface. Is spo...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 September 9, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (BWANA BABE) - Florida shipper ran well in her first pair and was bet heavily in both. Daughter of "Bwana Charlie" was over-matched in a 100K st...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 September 8, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (WATZ HIS NAME) - In great shape at present he's improved his game late in life as many of the "Skip Away's" do. Nice stalking style and he's th...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 September 8, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (TYRANA) - She loves to win (8 for 19) and will be dropping back into a claimer after a pair of failed pace-setting/pressing tries at Penn Natio...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 September 8, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (PARTHIAN) - Son of "Giant's Causeway" moves to the turf this afternoon after a series of competitive tries on the dirt. Has good positional spe...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 September 8, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (MISS DUCKHORN) - Filly was claimed on July 4 by Scott Lake for $5000 and finished third one month later running for $6250 in her first start fo...

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SARATOGA Race #7 September 7, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (LATEDAY EDITION) - Barn (George Weaver) has had a great meet and they'll stretch this daughter of "Petionville" out this afternoon off a pair o...

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SARATOGA Race #4 September 7, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (D' Wild Ride) - Monmouth shipper comes here in very good form for a good barn (Joe Orseno). Stalker draws a nice post for her style and there's...

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SARATOGA Race #3 September 7, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (UNO PESO) - Improving runner by "Macho Uno" finished 2nd here at this level and distance on August 14 and did so after breaking "slowly" from t...

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SARATOGA Race #2 September 7, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (HATHEER) - Well-backed in her debut daughter of "Storm Cat" battled through fast fractions and held gamely to finish second. She'll stretch-out...

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DEL MAR Race #6 (THE DEL MAR DERBY (G2)) September 6, 2009 img6:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BATTLE OF HASTINGS) - English-import has really improved a lot since his U.S. debut at Hollywood last November. Very strong finisher has won hi...

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SARATOGA Race #9 (THE SARANAC) September 6, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (AL KHALI) - Scratched yesterday out of the "Kent Stakes"(G2) at Delaware to await this spot. Although winless on the grass (3-0-1-1), he's clea...

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DEL MAR Race #2 (THE TORREY PINES) September 6, 2009 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CHALULA ONE) - As consistent as they come (8-3-3-1) and she's already run well twice on this surface. Speed/stalker has the rail and can be pla...

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SARATOGA Race #5 (THE COMMENTATOR) September 6, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CANNONBALL) - He's returned here from England where he just missed in a $800,000 (G1) stakes in June when he was part of trainer Wesley Wards i...

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SARATOGA Race #3 September 6, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LOWTHER STREET) - Proved last out that he can handle this distance and a conventional dirt surface as he raced on one for the first time. Son o...

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SARATOGA Race #10 (THE WOODWARD STAKES(G1)) September 5, 2009 img5:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BULLSBAY) - Looked great winning the "Whitney" (G1) here on August 8 and if you eliminate his "poor" effort on the Hollywood "poly", he's a ver...

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SARATOGA Race #7 September 5, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (HOCKLEY) - He's finished second in his first pair including a strong run here on August 1 going six furlongs. He's worked four times since and ...

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SARATOGA Race #6 September 5, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (AUTEUR) - Speed/stalker tired late last out facing starter-allowance foes and will drop into a claimer for the first time since his maiden win...

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SARATOGA Race #5 September 5, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (KING KITTEN) - Bred for the turf, son of "Kitten's Joy" will move to the infield and stretch-out in distance, both for the first time. Excellen...

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SARATOGA Race #2 September 5, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (KEENELAND BREEZE) - Son of "A.P. Indy" cost a cool $1,500,000 last year as a yearling and has been working here since early June. Looks well pr...

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SARATOGA Race #1 September 5, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (AMERICANREVOLUTION) - The main speed ships up from Calder for his first start since June 13. Working well locally since arriving and he fits th...

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DEL MAR Race #1 September 4, 2009 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (RY'S NOT SHY) - Claimed just 12 days ago by trainer Doug O'Neill he runs him back quickly and gelding showed big early speed that day from an o...

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SARATOGA Race #3 September 4, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PADDY O' PRADO) - Maiden "flew home" to just miss in his turf debut and no doubt would have won if not being forced to "steady" in early stretc...

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SARATOGA Race #2 September 4, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (JUSTIN) - Improving runner by "Speightstown" drops into a claimer and runs third off a seven-month layoff. Colt finished close-up last out at M...

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SARATOGA Race #1 September 4, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (MOTHER RUTH) - Talented daughter of "Speightstown" has been freshende-up since a very impressive maiden win at Belmont on June 18. Working fast...

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DEL MAR Race #1 September 3, 2009 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (DEPUTY JUDY R N) - Has the best form of those that have run and she'll get the addition of blinkers today in an effort to get her to the winner...

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SARATOGA Race #8 (THE RISKAVERSE HDCP.) September 3, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (BLUEGRASS PRINCESS) - Nice effort to finish second here on August 8 in a small stakes at today's mile distance. Has yet to win on the grass (6-...

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SARATOGA Race #7 September 3, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (FLOWER EXCHANGE) - Filly has shown big speed in both her dirt starts and her trainer (Steve Asmussen) will move her to the turf and drop her in...

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SARATOGA Race #3 (THE P.G.Johnson) September 3, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (TAPITSFLY) - Nice maiden win here on the dirt August 3 in a race originally scheduled for the turf. Daughter of "Tapit" has a pair of fast dril...

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DEL MAR Race #4 September 2, 2009 img6:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (LAUNCH THE BULL) - The main speed just failed to last here on July 24th at this level and distance. Effort was his first since last September a...

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SARATOGA Race #6 September 2, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SPLIT POT ) - Has the fields best last outing a strong 3rd place finish on "Opening Day" in a field that was considerably miuc tougher than thi...

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SARATOGA Race #3 September 2, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (Matador Run) - He takes a big drop this afternoon after tiring at Delaware Park facing tougher on August 10th in his first start vs. winners. P...

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SARATOGA Race #2 September 2, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BIG FLIRT) - Takes a significant drop, shortens-up in distance, and goes turf to dirt for trainer Wesley Ward. Moves indicate that they're givi...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 September 1, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (AUSTIN LAVIVA BABY) - Hard-hitting veteran was claimed in early July and he moved from one top barn (Richard Dutrow) to another (Scott Lake). C...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 September 1, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (True Values) - One of two runners from trainer Phil Aristone and they'll race as separate interests. His only two sub-par efforts this year hav...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 September 1, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (INDIAN RIVER) - Claimed last out by Anthony Pecoraro when she was dropped down to race for $7500. Filly returns from a four-week freshening, sh...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 September 1, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CALL ME MR. BIG) - Enters this as sharp can be with plenty of speed, the rail post position, and a nice recent work. Colt by "Bowman's Band" ha...

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August 2009 Premium Picks

SARATOGA Race #9 (THE SARATOGA DEW) August 31, 2009 img5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MY DINAH) - Speed/stalker tired facing "open" foes last out in a stakes at Monmouth and in her previous race finished a solid second at Belmont...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 August 31, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (MUTASADDY) - Expensive runner ($400,000) has been a disappointment and was recently sent here from New York. Gelding by "Awesome Again" finishe...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 August 31, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (TRUE WINK) - He's won three of his last four and the loss came when he "bobbled" at the start and was forced to rush up before tiring. Runs fir...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 31, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (FOR LOVE ALONE) - He just missed (by a nose) here earlier in the meet in the best effort of her career. Speed/stalker draws outside of her main...

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DEL MAR Race #3 August 30, 2009 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (SCREEN GEM) - She hasn't raced since last fall when she was competitive in a series of three grass races to begin her career. Working superbly...

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SARATOGA Race #10 (THE PERSONAL ENSIGN(G1)) August 30, 2009 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MISS ISELLA) - May have been best last out after she "stumbled" at the start of the "Go For Wand"(G1) here on August 2 and had to settle for th...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 30, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SODA POP KID) - Ninety-three different trainers have won a race at this meet, but the barn of one of the best on this circuit (Bruce Levine) ha...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 30, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (HOT AND BOTHERED) - Very speedy filly seeks her third in a row this afternoon. Daughter of "A.P. Jet" already has an easy win at the meet and o...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 30, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (MAGIC TIGER) - Colt chased the winner last out in his debut before tiring down the stretch. Barn (Steve Asmussen) is always better second time ...

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THE TRAVERS STAKES (G1) Race #1 August 29, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (QUALITY ROAD) - I liked him earlier in the year before he was knocked off the "Triple Crown Trail" by some hoof problems. Son of "Elusive Quali...

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SARATOGA Race #11 (THE KING'S BISHOP (G1)) August 29, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CAPT. CANDYMAN CAN) - He ran a big race earlier in the meet to finish second to "Quality Road" when that runner set a track record in winning t...

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SARATOGA Race #10 (THE BALLERINA (G1)) August 29, 2009 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (INFORMED DECISION) - Very consistent sort (10-8-0-1) has enough speed to stay close to the pace and she's a perfect 5 for five at this seven-fu...

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SARATOGA Race #8 August 29, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BULLDOGGER) - Trainer Bob Baffert annually unveils a runner or two at this meet and this son of "Dixie Union" has been shipped east after train...

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SARATOGA Race #7 (THE VICTORY RIDE(G3)) August 29, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BOLD UNION) - Talented, fast, fresh, and ready to roll. Filly has the best early speed and exits a win in a stakes at Penn National on July 31 ...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 29, 2009 img12:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (EAGLE STRIKE) - Ran a huge race here on opening Saturday and was only beaten a 1/2 length at this level and distance. He's come back with a pai...

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DEL MAR Race #4 August 28, 2009 img7:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TWEEBSTER) - $300,000 son of "Tapit" raced evenly in his debut sprinting on August 1. The Baffert barn sends him to the turf and around two-tur...

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SARATOGA Race #9 (THE BERNARD BARUCH) August 28, 2009 img5:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (JUSTENUFFHUMOR) - Hard to find any knocks on a colt that's five for five in turf races. Flexible style is present and he's still improving. Son...

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SARATOGA Race #4 (THE FUNNY CIDE) August 28, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (R Clear Victory) - Front-runner looms the main speed once again after "wiring" the field in a small stakes here on July 31. Veteran loves this ...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 28, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CATNANDU) - Barn(Ronny Werner) makes some changes today as this daughter of "Lion Heart" makes her third start back off a 10-month layoff. Trai...

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DEL MAR Race #2 August 27, 2009 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (MAMA ROSA) - Stretch runner finished second here on August 2 in her first following a two-month absence. Daughter of the fine turf sire "Unusu...

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SARATOGA Race #9 August 27, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BURNS UP THE TRACK) - He set the pace on August 14 facing a bit tougher and did not tire until the last 1/16th. Drops from $35,000 down to $25K...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 27, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (TEN CARROT NIKKI) - Logical selection and probable favorite finished second here on August 5 at this price tag. Daughter of "Gold Token" had th...

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SARATOGA Race #1 August 27, 2009 img1:00 AM Eastern Top pick: #1 (EL WINDO) - He finished a solid second last out to today's rival "Lofty Banner" and did so in his first dirt start since his debut at Gulfstrea...

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DEL MAR Race #2 August 26, 2009 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (TIZWHEN) - Nice return race August 7th saw him finish a strong 2nd in his first back off a 2 1/2 month layoff. Nice work since as he runs 2nd o...

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SARATOGA Race #9 (THE ALBANY) August 26, 2009 img5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (FIDDLER'S AFLEET) - He looked super at Belmont in winning a state-bred allowance July 18th. Effort came in his first after shipping back from C...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 26, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (MANHATTAN MISS) - First-time starter has been training sharply at Delaware Park for trainer Steve Klesaris and he names Ramon Dominguez on thi...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 26, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SANTANA SIX) - One of a pair of runners from trainer Nick Zito and they'll race uncoupled. Colt has been freshened-up since a sub-par effort in...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #8 August 25, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (FIREONTHEWIRE) - Takes a sizeable drop and he's coming off a solid third-place finish facing $12,500 opposition on August 1. Drops to the botto...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 August 25, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BERRY BOUND) - He run well in his last pair both at this level and distance. Looks like the main speed and the rial is his for the taking. Can ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 August 25, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (GIANT MOVE) - Gelding by "Giant's Causeway" hasn't raced since last November but is working sharp and will race in a claimer for the first time...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #3 August 25, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CHIEF'S DAD) - Makes his first start for trainer Cody Autry after he claimed him out of a winning race on July 19 for $5000. Has a recent drill...

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SARATOGA Race #9 August 24, 2009 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TODO K) - Improving sort has both speed and stalking ability and gets a rider switch today to Ramon Dominguez. The top choice in a nice betting...

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SARATOGA Race #8 August 24, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (Under Serviced) - Lightly raced and talented she'll run today off a long layoff (eight months). She's fired fresh before and is working very fa...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 August 24, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (Handleman) - Speed is always dangerous on this track and this colt looks like he can make the top and get to the rail. He just missed last out ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 August 24, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SIRENIAN) - Improvement is noted in her latest as she stayed close to the pace and finished evenly. Daughter of "Came Home" has a nice work on ...

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SARATOGA Race #10 August 23, 2009 img6:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (Properlyintroduced) - Daughter of "Orientate" raced wide and had some traffic issues in her first pair against tougher. Working fast and she ca...

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DEL MAR Race #1 August 23, 2009 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ACQUIRE THE FIRE) - Gelding raced evenly facing tougher on July 31 on the local footing. Effort was his first in almost two months and first fo...

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Saratoga Race #5 August 23, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (D'BIGCAT) - Well-bet in his career debut here on July 29 colt showed excellent speed that day in a race vs. tougher. Drops into a claimer today...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 23, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (EVEN RAISE) - As consistent as they come (23-14-4-2) and the last time he raced around two-turns at this distance he won easily at Aqueduct on ...

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SARATOGA Race #1 August 23, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ICETATE) - Runner enters this off the best race of his career a second-place finish on this surface July 31. Speed/stalker drops slightly and c...

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DEL MAR Race #5 August 22, 2009 img7:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CARDIFF GIANT) - Nice debut at this level saw gelding stalk from an outside post (11), bid and reached the front, only to be out-finished late ...

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DEL MAR Race #3 August 22, 2009 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LINDA LOU) - Daughter of "Dixie Union" draws the hedge as she attempts a two-turn contest for the first time. Speed/stalker has some talent and...

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SARATOGA Race #10 (THE ALABAMA STAKES(G1)) August 22, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CARELESS JEWELL) - Thought she looked just great in winning the Delaware Oaks(G2) in her first start ever on a conventional dirt course. Has th...

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SARATOGA Race #8 August 22, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DISCREETLY MINE) - Has the rail and the most speed of those that have run. Son of "Mineshaft" has run well in both starts and will have his "bl...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 22, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SARATOGA RUSSELL) - Lightly raced, fast, and talented. Son of "Trippi" exits a winning race here on "opening day" that if repeatable will lead ...

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SARATOGA Race #7 August 21, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TURAATH) - Well-bred and lightly-raced colt finished a pace-chasing fourth here at this level and distance on August 1. Race was his best since...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 21, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (HOLD YOUR GROUND) - Logical selection and probable favorite drops back into a claimer for only the second time in his career and the previous e...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 21, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CAPPELLA REALE ) - Runs first off a Dave Jacobson claim (17%) and lightly-raced son of "Chapel Royal" has shown some talent in his first pair o...

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SARATOGA Race #1 August 21, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DOREMIFASOLLATIDO) - Daughter of "Bernstein" finished a very game second here on August 3 to a wire-to-wire winner ("Dance Gal Dance") in the "...

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DEL MAR Race #1 August 20, 2009 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BENCH THE JUDGE) - One of a pair entered by trainer Doug O'Neill and they'll race uncoupled. Son of "Benchmark" has run well in both of his sta...

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SARATOGA Race #8 August 20, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CAP THE THUNDER) - Powerful effort on opening day as daughter of "Thunder Gulch" closed strong while splitting rivals to just miss (a "nose") t...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 20, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (PERFECT OFFICER) - Gelding had a rough trip here opening week when he finished a close-up fourth in the "Quick Call" stakes on the turf to "Awa...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 20, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (QUISOM) - Daughter of "Gone West" looked sharp in a win at Belmont on June 24 and has been freshened-up since by trainer Bob Ribaudo. Working s...

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SARATOGA Race #10 August 19, 2009 img6:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BULLSTAR) - Gelding just failed on the 2nd day of the meet as he set all the pace and was caught late. Effort was his best ever and came 2nd ba...

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SARATOGA Race #7 August 19, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DAD'S CRAZY) - Daughter of "Langfuhr" had a nice debut sprinting at Belmont, bidding on the turn, and tiring a bit late to finish 4th. Filly ha...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 19, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MORE TO THE STORY) - Daughter of "More Than Ready" has been freshened-up by trainer Kiaran McLaughlin since a big maiden win on the Belmont law...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 19, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (UNION WATERS) - Her debut at Belmont couldn't have been more impressive. Daughter of "Dixie Union" broke running, was involved in a pace duel, ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #8 August 18, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TAKE DOWN TWO) - Front-runner "dueld" and tired here July 28 in his first race in two months. Claimed that day for $12,500 by Shelliane Brown s...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 August 18, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CHEROKEE EMPIRE) - Has good speed, is improving, and his trainer (Graham Motion) will send him around two-turns this afternoon. Colt is bred fo...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 August 18, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (UNSTOPPABLE FORCE) - Races today at a career low in price. "Ridgling" has many solid tries vs. tougher over the past year and will stretch-out ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #1 August 18, 2009 img1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (LIGER) - Runs first off a Scott Lake claim and that's always a nice winning angle (27%). Doesn't have much speed but he's faced better his whol...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #8 August 17, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (EYEDONTBLINK) - Daughter of "El Corredor" moves off the rail for the first time in her career. Has some talent and the switch in posts should a...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 17, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (CLOSE TO THE VEST) - The main speed draws a nice post to use it from as he runs first off a Rich Schosberg claim. Goes third off a 70-day rest...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 17, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (REFINED ELEGANCE) - Logical selection and probable favorite finished second in her debut at Belmont to the highly regarded "Mineralogist". Nice...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 17, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DIGGER) - In tremendous shape at present and he loves this distance (12-5-5-0) and is two-for-two on it racing at Saratoga. Exits his best effo...

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SARATOGA Race #11 August 16, 2009 img6:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (Private Battle) - Thought she raced better in her return at Belmont than the finish suggests. Speed/stalker raced close-up and raced wide befor...

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DEL MAR Race #1 August 16, 2009 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MARTINI MIXER) - One of a pair entered that have won two races. Filly was claimed last out by Peter Miller for $20,000. Raises slightly in pric...

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SARATOGA Race #8 August 16, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SIREN SERENADE ) - Beautifull-bred filly finished a strong second at Belmont on July 1 and looks on the verge of her maiden win. Barn (Shug McG...

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SARATOGA Race #7 August 16, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (STEVE'S KITTEN) - Son of "Kitten's Joy" finished second in a large field (10) at Ellis Park sprinting on July 12. She has a trio of local drill...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 16, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (THUNDER'S DOVE) - Appears to be the speed of the speed as she seeks her fifth victory in a row and third small stakes. She makes her first star...

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SARATOGA Race #11 August 15, 2009 img6:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (WHIRLWIND POPPY) - Son of "Millenium Wind" raced evenly and finished 4th of 11 in his debut at Belmont sprinting on July 25. Working well for t...

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SARATOGA Race #10 (THE SWORD DANCER) August 15, 2009 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (AMERICAIN) - Lightly raced and classy colt by "Dynaformer" brings a solid record from France (10-3-3-1) and is training well for his first Nort...

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SARATOGA Race #9 August 15, 2009 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (EXPANSION) - Son of "Maria's Mon" has run three strong races at this level and has been a solid turf runner his whole career (11-2-6-1). Has th...

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SARATOGA Race #8 August 15, 2009 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (NEW YAWKER) - His lone poor turf race came in his debut and he's 4-1-2-1 since that time. Versatile gelding can be placed just about anywhere a...

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SARATOGA Race #7 August 15, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (QUIET ON THE TEE) - Probable favorite retains Dominguez and he should appreciate the true two-turn nature of this race after competing at Belmo...

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SARATOGA Race #6 August 15, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (SAGINAW) - Working very fast the past 2 1/2 weeks, like a colt that's on a mission first-time out. Draws a tough post, but it can work to his ...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 15, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (TAWAARED) - Logical selection and probable favorite has run well in all three of his grass races and brings the best last "figure" to the table...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 15, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (STRONG COMMITMENT) - Logical selection and probable favorite just missed in his debut sprinting, then finished an even third last out going a m...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 15, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (HOT MINUTE) - Colt couldn't have been more impressive in his debut winning off by almost five lengths at Belmont on July 11 in a field that inc...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 15, 2009 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BULLDOGGER) - Every season at Saratoga, trainer Bob Baffert sends some horses here from California and they are all runners. This colt by "Dixi...

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SARATOGA Race #1 August 15, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FUHERVER DANCING) - Part of a Gary Gullo-trained entry and only one will run. Very steady runner is exiting a good-looking win at Belmont July ...

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DEL MAR Race #1 August 14, 2009 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (LULLABYTIME) - One of a pair from trainer Mike Mitchell and they'll race uncoupled. Claimed last out for $25,000 Mitchell raises her to $40K an...

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SARATOGA Race #9 August 14, 2009 img5:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (INTO THE WIND) - Logical selection and probable favorite goes third off a long layoff, drops back into a straight claimer, and won here last ye...

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SARATOGA Race #6 August 14, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (BRIDGETOWN) - Cold barn (Ken McPeek) sends out this son of "Speightstown" foe his second start and colt finished a strong second at Churchill i...

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SARATOGA Race #1 August 14, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BAND OF THUNDER) - Gelding looks to snap a slump for the Levine barn (0 for 17), early in this meet. Drops, moves from turf to dirt, and is lig...

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SARATOGA Race #9 August 13, 2009 img5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SEZZANA) - Improving and lightly raced, she'll be seeking her fourth in a row this afternoon. She's one for one on the grass (her maiden win at...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 13, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MASTER) - Son of "Mr. Greeley" drops into a claimer for the first time and goes dirt to turf (a surface he's already run well on). Trainer (Joh...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 13, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (TELEMACHUS) - Takes a big drop and shortens-up in distance. Big race two back at this seven-furlong trip points him towards us. The top pick.2n...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 13, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FORMIDABLE) - Working fast for his return from a 3 1/2 month layoff and colt has run well "fresh" before. In the hands of H. Allen Jerkens and ...

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SARATOGA Race #10 August 12, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BOLD VINDICATION) - The main speed drops and stretches out in his 2nd start off a Gary Gullo claim. Trainer had a great meet at Belmont and thi...

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DEL MAR Race #2 August 12, 2009 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CRAZY WAGER) - Very wide in his latest, his first race in two months. Gelding moves to the rail and comes back quickly for his 2nd off the layo...

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SARATOGA Race #9 August 12, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (STORM HOPE) - Lightly raced with more room for improvement, colt by "Judge T C" just broke his maiden and is moved directly into a stakes by hi...

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SARATOGA Race #1 August 12, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (PLATINUM) - Extremely sharp maiden sprinting at Belmont on July 17th. Home-bred by "Mineshaft" is bred to like this distance and she can win th...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #8 August 11, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WANDER TIME) - Speedy and he's coming off a wire-to-wire win at Penn National on July 29 in his best race in eight months. Repeat of that effor...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 August 11, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SONOFAWITCH) - He's (7-3-1-0) since coming to the barn of Pete Walder and is training sharply for his first race since late May (when he won tw...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 August 11, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (WATZ HIS NAME) - He's really gotten his act together the last month for trainer Mike Stidham. Latest was a powerful win on July 14 and he's had...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 August 11, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WHITE STILETTO) - Daughter of "Tapit" cost $140,000 and after showing some speed in her first outing she's dropped into a claimer this afternoo...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #8 August 10, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (WHENTHEDEALISDONE) - Exits a fine second-place finish against a sharp winner and effort was his second strong one in a row. Colt has a nice mai...

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SARATOGA Race #6 August 10, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (GENTLE RIDE) - Speed/stalker makes her third start back from a layoff and will drop into a claimer for the first time. Barn (Linda Rice) won a...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 August 10, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (WARRIOR OF DUBAI) - Gelding ran just six days ago and did so against much tougher than these. He raced evenly in that contest after being clos...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 10, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (DA' TARA) - Part of a Nick Zito trained entry colt hasn't won since his huge upset last year in the Belmont Stakes (G1). He's finished second ...

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DEL MAR Race #2 August 9, 2009 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DOUGHNUT) - English-bred filly has raced well on both continents and will return today off a 2 1/2 month layoff. Likes to race just off the pac...

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SARATOGA Race #9 (THE HONORABLE MISS (G2)) August 9, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (GAME FACE) - Talented filly ran her best race ever on July 11 at Calder when she easily won the "Princess Rooney"(G1). Effort came off six-week...

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SARATOGA Race #8 August 9, 2009 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ALMIGHTY SILVER) - Consistent runner may have been claimed two back at Churchill Downs with this race in mind. State-bred fits this group and l...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 9, 2009 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (MINISHAFT) - Daughter of "Mineshaft" had some trouble in her latest and finished a close-up third to a filly who repeated here last Sunday ("Mi...

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SARATOGA Race #1 August 9, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ONZAIN) - Nice maiden win at Belmont July 11 which came off a five month rest. Race reaffirmed his liking for the turf and he can "upset" this ...

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SARATOGA Race #6 (THE WHITNEY HDCP (G1)) August 8, 2009 img6:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ASIATIC BOY) - He's run big races in both the "Stephen Foster" (G1) and the "Suburban"(G2) finishing second each time and draws a nice inside p...

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DEL MAR Race #3 August 8, 2009 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (MISS SILVER BROOK) - $600,000 daughter of "Cozzene" is working in just spectacular fashion for this with a pair of five-furlong "bullets" on th...

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SARATOGA Race #9 (THE TEST STAKES (G1)) August 8, 2009 img5:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CAT MOVES) - She's a perfect three-for-three with all coming at the distance of six furlongs. Daughter of "Tale of the Cat" has a flexible styl...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 8, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (FUTURISTIC) - Returns this afternoon from almost a two-month break from trainer Mike Maker. Colt has been competitive in all but one start and ...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 8, 2009 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CROSS THE DIVIDE) - Longshot had a lot of trouble in his debut last fall at Belmont and hasn't raced since. Working fast for his return and son...

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DEL MAR Race #4 August 7, 2009 img7:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (Tizwhen) - Colt returns off a 2 1/2 month layoff with some very sharp drills and with blinkers. Triple Crown nominee was well-backed in his fir...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 7, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ECONOMIC TSUNAMI) - Filly has some sharp gate drills and looks well-prepared for her debut by a top barn (Wesley Ward 30% first-out). Could win...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 7, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DEPUTY EMPRESS) - Makes her third consecutive start for a different trainer, running today for Richard Dutrow off a claim at this price on July...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 7, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TRICKLE TRICKLE) - He showed big speed in his Kentucky debut in a race won by the talented "Emunerate". Drops into a claimer and has a nice wor...

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DEL MAR Race #4 August 6, 2009 img6:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CHATTY LULA) - Drops to the next level and has run competitively in her last pair facing tougher. Stalker has a nice post, an experience edge, ...

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SARATOGA Race #9 August 6, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (STRONG IMPACT) - The main speed tired going a mile on July 16, his first race in almost seven weeks. Working fast for this as he'll shorten-up ...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 6, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (JUNG MAN SCOTT) - Son of "Freud" moves to the turf for his second start after chasing a fast pace and a runaway wire-to-wire winner in his debu...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 6, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (PAST THE POINT) - Talented runner has placed in many stakes on both dirt and "poly" but appears best on conventional dirt (like he'll race on t...

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DEL MAR Race #3 August 5, 2009 img6:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ANASTASIOS) - Colt drops considerably and stretches-out in distance for this attempt. Ran evenly against much tougher on July 4th and that was ...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 5, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DEAN'S KITTEN) - Colt ran a big race last out at Belmont in his first on the turf and first in blinkers. Crafty barn (Mike Maker) stretches him...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 5, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CATNANDU) - Price play makes her 2nd start back off a long layoff ( 10 months) and chased a fast pace in her return at Churchill before weakeni...

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SARATOGA Race #1 August 5, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (TOUCH OF PERFECTION) - Drops and races around two-turns this afternoon after breaking "poorly" in her latest at Belmont. Filly had a strong rec...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #9 August 4, 2009 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (BON MARIE) - Hard-hitting veteran still brings a good game at age nine and he's entering this in good shape off a pair of strong races in June ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 August 4, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (NARRAGANSETT BEACH) - Daughter of "Sligo Bay" had some trouble in her seasonal debut at Aqueduct and will switch trainers (Levine to Lake) and ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #3 August 4, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (TIMEOUTFORTHEJUDGE) - Bargain priced ($1200) colt by "Judge T C" has good tactical speed and draws a good post to use it from. In a barn (Matt ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 August 4, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (LINEBACKER) - Son of "Yonaguska" easily broke his maiden June 9 on the Penn National dirt, then raced evenly on the Presque Isle "poly" in his ...

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SARATOGA Race #10 August 3, 2009 img5:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DRIVEN BY SAARLAND) - He finished a pace-chasing third last out in his first effort in a claimer. Race was his first in three months and he'll ...

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SARATOGA Race #9 (THE TAP THE ADMIRAL) August 3, 2009 img5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ROYAL VINDICATION) - Fast and a hard-hitter, he'll draw the hedge as he tries the turf and two-turns, both for the first time. Working fast and...

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SARATOGA Race #6 (THE FLEET INDIAN) August 3, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (DANCE GAL DANCE) - Lightly raced, but very fast and talented (7-5-2-0). Can rate a bit if necessary and she draws a great outside post for this...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #3 August 3, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (TRIPLE EXPECTATIONS) - Filly is coming off a brief rest and looks like the fastest of these early on. Races for a career low in price and gets ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #13 (THE HASKELL (G1)) August 2, 2009 img6:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MUNNINGS) - Lightly raced and beautifully-bred colt showed a lot of promise in a brief campaign last season at age two. He's looked great in wi...

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SARATOGA Race #8 (THE TAP THE ADMIRAL) August 2, 2009 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MASALA) - Longshot tired in the recent "Dwyer"(G2) at Belmont after racing close-up early. Has talent and he draws the best post. Recently sent...

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SARATOGA Race #6 August 2, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (STAR OF NEW YORK) - Improving son of "Five Star Day" brings good tactical speed to the contest and will be making his third start back off a lo...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 2, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SYNCHRONICITY) - Daughter of "More Than Ready" will stretch-out in distance in her second start back off a long layoff (eight months) Filly rac...

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SARATOGA Race #1 August 2, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DYNASLEW) - Beautifully-bred filly has plenty of talent and raced well here (beaten a "nose") in her debut here last summer. She had a wide tri...

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DEL MAR Race #4 August 1, 2009 img6:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ALFARABI) - Well-backed in his debut son of "Yes It's True" finished a strong second after being "bumped" heavily at the start. Training well s...

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SARATOGA Race #10 (THE JIM DANDY (G1)) August 1, 2009 img5:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (KENSEI) - Lightly raced and improving, he will try and carry his talent around two-turns for the first time. Working sharply on the local train...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 1, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (BURLEY'S GOLD) - Highly thought of sophomore runner lost by a "nose" in his debut last summer at Calder and he split a pair of future stakes wi...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 1, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (JAYDEN'S HOPE) - West coast invader was claimed by the successful combination of trainer Bruce Levine and local area resident Roddy Valente. Ge...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 1, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (WILLIAM THOMAS) - The main speed, and he'll be pretty tough to defeat in this spot at a short price. Lightly raced and in a good barn (Steve K...

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SARATOGA Race #1 August 1, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (COMMODORE WAY) - Has good speed and a good post to use it from. Son of "Menifee" finished a strong second May 9 at Belmomt racing for $35K, the...

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July 2009 Premium Picks

DEL MAR Race #4 July 31, 2009 img7:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (RIGHT TO WORK) - Heavily bet in her debut, filly broke slowly from the rail and was never involved. Claimed that day by trainer Doug O'Neill fo...

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DEL MAR Race #1 July 31, 2009 img6:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (LIMITED WILL) - Obvious win candidate and the probable favorite. Colt finished second at this level sprinting at Hollywood on June 28 in his fi...

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SARATOGA Race #4 July 31, 2009 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (KEY QUALITY) - Daughter of "Elusive Quality" was bet heavily in her debut and had some problems at the start. She proceeded to race close-up wh...

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SARATOGA Race #1 July 31, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (LINSALATA) - The main speed, Irish import cuts back in distance and drops into a straight claimer this afternoon. Has some talent and she shoul...

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SARATOGA Race #10 July 30, 2009 img5:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #14 (AL'S DEPUTY) - Gelding finished a strong second in his debut on July 11 at Belmont. He stayed up near a fast pace, rallied into second and mai...

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DEL MAR Race #1 July 30, 2009 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SINDYFROMSANTACRUZ) - One of a pair from trainer Mike Mitchell and they'll race uncoupled. Daughter of "Cuvee" has the best form and the best s...

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SARATOGA Race #7 July 30, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ATREA) - Daughter of "Storm Cat" finished fourth in her debut on July 1 at Belmont after chasing very fast fractions and weakening a bit in the...

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SARATOGA Race #4 July 30, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (GOLDEN ARTEMIS) - The main speed returns from a six-week freshening and in a straight claimer for the first time. Working sharply and blinkers ...

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DEL MAR Race #1 July 29, 2009 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (AUNTGRACE) - Runs off a 7 1/2 month layoff, drops into a claimer, is working sharply, and makse her first start for trainer Jeff Mullins. Mulli...

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SARATOGA Race #6 July 29, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (OPTIMER) - Consistent runner was dropped last out and that "cured" his case of "seconditis" ( six place finishes) since his last win. Draws the...

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SARATOGA Race #4 July 29, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (GET STORMY) - Exits a very strong race at this distance and level at Belmont, losing by a "neck" after being involved in a pace battle the whol...

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SARATOGA Race #2 July 29, 2009 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (FREEDOM RINGS) - Filly returns for her first race since running as a maiden in the "Breeder's Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf" at Santa Anita last fa...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #9 July 28, 2009 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TIZSILK) - He ran a big race here on July 12 finishing second in his first back off almost a two-month freshening. Effort came off a Cody Autry...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #11 July 28, 2009 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (LOVE THAT POP) - He's been away since October 14, but he takes a big drop in price for his return and he has a nice series of drills heading in...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 July 28, 2009 img1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (NICOLE'S SONG) - Simply put, it's her race to lose. Has the best form, is accustomed to facing tougher, she drops to the bottom, and draws the ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 July 28, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ME TARZAN) - Fast and consistent (14-3-3-3-) for a low-level claimer, he's been freshened up for the past two months by trainer Richard Vega. G...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #9 July 27, 2009 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (GLITTER CITY) - Filly has yet to race on the turf, but has shown good speed on both dirt and synthetic surface. She's now in the Linda Rice bar...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 July 27, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (YOU'RE READY NOW) - Takes a big drop today for the John Servis barn in as they try to get his maiden win. He's been competitive in five of his ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 July 27, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (Palamonium) - Speed/stalker has been impressive in his pair of turf sprints. On June 8 he chased a fast pace, made a strong bid, and settled fo...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 July 27, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WOODFOREST) - His two lifetime wins have come when he's raced under $15,000 in price and that's the case today as he drops down to $5000 to try...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 July 26, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (RNBS BLACKWATERROLL) - Chased from a wide post, made a strong bid in mid-race, and held firmly late to finish close-up on July 15. Much improve...

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DEL MAR Race #1 July 26, 2009 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ESCAPING THE STORM) - Lightly-raced son of "Bernstein" will drop in value and go turf to dirt as he puts back-to-back starts together for the f...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 July 26, 2009 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (LONG JUMP) - Trainer Chris Clement has had an outstanding meet and capped it off yesterday with a with an upset win in the "Coaching Club Ameri...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 July 26, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PETAL MEADOW) - The main speed and she proved last out that she could transfer that ability to the turf. She's yet to "clear" in any of her rac...

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DEL MAR Race #8 (THE EDDIE READ HDCP (G1)) July 25, 2009 img8:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MONTEREY JAZZ) - Very speedy runner has taken to the turf (9-5-0-2) and draws the hedge. Relatively fresh and he's working fast for this $350,0...

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DEL MAR Race #6 (THE FLEET TREAT) July 25, 2009 img7:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (EXCESSIVE BLEND) - Lightly-raced daughter of "In Excess" goes turf to dirt and shortens-up a furlong for her initial stakes attempt. Draws a n...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE COACHING CLUB AMERICAN OAKS (G1)) July 25, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LIVIN LOVIN) - Talented filly makes only her second start of 2009. She showed last year that she's a runner of quality and trainer Steve Klesar...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 July 25, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (WESTERN CONNECTION) - He "won" here on June 27 only to be disqualified for running erratically down the stretch. Working fast since and stalker...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 July 25, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (WILD ENTRY) - Colt raced evenly on July 4 on this surface, his first race in 2 1/2 months. One run type finished second in his three previous t...

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DEL MAR Race #6 July 24, 2009 img8:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (LAUNCH THE BULL) - Gelding by "Holy Bull" hasn't raced since last fall but he is working fast for his return. Runner showed big speed in his th...

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DEL MAR Race #2 July 24, 2009 img6:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (TEAMWORK) - Sophomore runner by "Bertrando" finished a close-up second at this level going six furlongs on June 27. Colt shortens-up a furlong ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 July 24, 2009 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ALL THE BASES) - Fast, in-shape, and his "Hall of Fame" trainer H. Allen Jerkens will move him to the turf for the first time. Bred to handle t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 July 24, 2009 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CRIMSON GLORY) - Working "bullets" for her debut, daughter of "Ghotzapper" is owned and trained by one of the best trainer's of debut runners a...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 July 24, 2009 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (SMOKIN SARAH) - Speed/stalker is part of a Scott Lake trained entry and is the horse to beat if she runs. Loves the course (9-3-3-1), enters t...

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DEL MAR Race #4 July 23, 2009 img6:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SAARFACE) - He broke slowly in his debut, but broke much better and was up near a fast pace in his second start. Colt raced in maiden specials ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 July 23, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (PICNIC ROCK) - Takes a big drop in class and moves from the turf to the dirt for a trainer (Chris Clement) having a great meet (20 for 71). Dau...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 July 23, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (COUGH DROP) - Gelding has raced evenly in his last pair at the state-bred maiden special level. They were his first two starts since coming bac...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 July 23, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BULLARA) - Claimed two back by trainer Enrique Arroyo for $20,000, gelding by "Holy Bull" chased the pace while racing very wide facing $25,000...

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DEL MAR Race #4 July 22, 2009 img6:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DEPUTY JUDY R N) - Barn (Kathy Walsh) isn't known for first out success, but her overall mark in "09" is impressive ( 24 for 92 26%). Daughter ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 July 22, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (UNBRIDLED CARDINAL) - Takes a big drop this afternoon ($35,000 down to $16K). Zito trained gelding by "Unbridled's Song" cost $210,000 at auct...

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DEL MAR Race #1 July 22, 2009 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DADSALITTLEUNUSUAL) - Freshened-up since April 17th by trainer Mike Mitchell, veteran has been competitive in all his races since dropping down...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 July 22, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (RECOLLECT) - Long striding daughter of "El Prado" should appreciate the 9 furlong distance of this contest along with the big sweeping turns on...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #9 July 21, 2009 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (ATOMIC FORCE) - Gelded son of "Dynaformer" has faced tougher fields than this in Kentucky and comes into this off of three straight good effort...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 July 21, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (Talented Princess) - Loves the grass (28-6-3-3) and she is the most consistent and the most talented runner in this field. Inside draw is a big...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 July 21, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CRACK OF DAWN) - The main speed here, she ran fast and a bit "rank" last out before tiring late. Trainer (Joe Delozier) removes the blinkers th...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 July 21, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MR. MUTTER) - Appeared to be a bit "short" at Penn National last out in his first race since last fall. He had stumbled badly in his seasonal d...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #8 July 20, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (GLITTER'S FORUM) - The main speed and she'll run today off a 60-day break and a trainer switch to Steve Klesaris. Daughter of "Open Forum" is s...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 July 20, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (Nicole's Song) - She finished a "troubled" second on June 22 at Philadelphia Park racing for $10,000 as a heavy favorite. Shifts over to Delawa...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 July 20, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (HASTA LUEGO) - He's taken to the grass much better this year than last, and is improving at this time. Gelding has developed into a nice speed/...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #3 July 20, 2009 img1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (D MAC) - Working swiftly and frequently for an excellent trainer (John Servis). Several of the drills are from the gate and this poor field is ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #10 (THE DELAWARE PARK HDCP.(G2).) July 19, 2009 img5:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (UNBRIDLED BELLE) - Mare will race in this $1,000,000 race for the 3rd consecutive year. She won here in "07" and finished 3rd last year. Loves ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 July 19, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SMALL POTATOES) - Veteran is only 1 for 31 with 8 minor awards, but she's faced-off against many fields tougher than this. Freshened-up off a t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 July 19, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SHESA BUD GIRL) - Well-bred filly ran her best race of this year last out when she stalked the pace, appeared to be the winner in mid-stretch o...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 July 19, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FACETIOUS) - Filly makes her 2nd start of the season for a good turf barn (Jim Bond). She raced evenly last out, is working super" up at Sara...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 July 18, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (PRIVATE BATTLE) - Woodbine invader has spent her entire career else-where and will be making her first start against fellow state-breds this a...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE JAIPUR(G3)) July 18, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (HERO'S REWARD) - Consistent veteran stakes performer (31-11-7-3)makes his 5th consecutive start at a different racetrack. One run sprinter make...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 July 18, 2009 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (CAPTAIN SWORD) - He may have been best last out, as he broke slowly and made a strong late bid on the rail to finish 3rd going a mile at this c...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 July 18, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DRIFT KING) - Lightly raced, very fast, loves this surface (5-2-2-0) and is coming off a pair of very strong races. Believe he can rate just en...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 July 18, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PARIS HEIRESS) - Daughter of "Forest Wildcat" has been drilling at steady intervals since early May, and her latest from the gate on July 9th i...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #2 July 17, 2009 img10:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SWISS LOVE) - Daughter of "Swiss Yodeler" takes the big drop into maiden claimers for the first time. She's been competitive against better sto...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #1 July 17, 2009 img10:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (APACHE ANNIE) - Filly raced evenly here on June 20 against sligtly tougher in her first on this circuit and first of any kind in 65 days. She h...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 July 17, 2009 img6:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (BIG BONNIE) - Filly did well in her first three starts on this circuit and will race today off a half-year's absence. Working fast and speed/s...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 July 17, 2009 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (FEVERISH FLIGHT) - Excellent speed shown in her debut in a race won by the promising "Mother Ruth". Barn (Kiaran McLaughlin) is strong second t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 July 17, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SOUTH FOURTH ST.) - Claimed out of his latest by Scott Lake from the Contessa barn. Think Lake had this race in mind when he signed the slip an...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 July 16, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (SOUTHERN SPENDER ) - Scratced recently to await this spot, gelding by "Alphabet Soup" finished a troubled third two back at this level and dist...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 July 16, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (AIR ATTACK) - He chased a long gone winner last out and lost the place spot in the last 1/16th. Goes third off a layoff and his latest run was ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 July 16, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (LADY'S WISH) - Filly will take a significant drop in price ($65,000 down to $35K) this afternoon and trainer Alan Goldberg will add blinkers in...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 July 16, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (TAM LIN) - The horse to beat in this "overnight" stake. Veteran has had a steady diet of Graded races dating back to last July and has acquitt...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 July 15, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (INDIAN HAWKE) - Veteran runs off a 7 week break and will run in a sprint for the first time since last October. Working well and goes 2nd off a...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 July 15, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CHROMOSPHERE) - Runner takes a big plunge in price for his 3rd lifetime start and 2nd on the grass. This mile distance should benefit him and h...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #4 July 15, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (RISING BAROMETER) - Top two-year-old barn of Wesley Ward has freshened this filly up since a pace-chasing effort at Churchill Downs on May 17th...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 July 15, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (VERSE OF POETRY) - Filly chased and tired late on July 5th racing for $35,000. Effort was her first since December 14th and her trainer (J.P.Te...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 July 14, 2009 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WATZ HIS NAME) - Has the inside advantage, comes off a pair of strong tries (one each on turf and dirt), and can take this from an up-close spo...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 July 14, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (HARROWLAND) - It's been over a year since his last win, but he's been sparingly campaigned and most came facing tougher. Has a big local drill ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 July 14, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CORE VALUES) - Barn specializes in turf runners and this colt made his debut recently in a race that was "switched" off the turf. Trainer Mike ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 July 14, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (KING OF AMERICA) - Has good speed and draws towards the inside on this speed favoring turf course. He's been involed from the start chasing hot...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 July 13, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CAN'T BEAT IT) - Won his last racing at this $25,000 price in his 2nd start back off a long layoff ( 100 days). Has a lot of back class and fac...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 July 13, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (HOT TO TROT) - New York-Jersey shipper from the Shadwell/McLaughlin operation is sent down to their local trainer (Mike Pino) today. Colt destr...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 July 13, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BIANCO) - Delaware Park shipper from the ever dangerous barn of Cody Autry. Trainer has proven that he can win races anywhere and this mare has...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #2 July 13, 2009 img12:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (F C BARCELONA) - Much improved race last out in his 2nd back off a long layoff( almost a year). Under-rated barn (Juan Guerrero) has him positi...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 July 12, 2009 img5:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ES MIA) - Fillys best race came on the turf May 21st and that effort fits well when compared with the other contenders. This will be her first ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 July 12, 2009 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (COREY'S COMING) - Very sharp maiden win on the grass sprinting was folowed-up by a wide and "troubled" outing in her first vs. fellow winners....

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 July 12, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (INTREPID) - Spped shown while racing wide in his first pair, both on the dirt. Heavily backed at the windows in those two starts he'll make the...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 July 12, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (WARM CLIMATE) - It took her a long time to break her maiden (23 starts) but she's been a much better runner this year and the figures she's pu...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #9 (THE LONG BRANCH) July 11, 2009 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SANTANA SIX) - Draws the ground-saving rail in this smallish field. Late developing runner in the Zito barn just failed to get up last out (a 1...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 (THE MAN O' WAR STAKES(G1)) July 11, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (QUIJANO) - He's 14 for 27 and has kept nothing but the best company his entire career. Well travelled veteran shipped to North America last yea...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #7 July 11, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DUBINSKY) - He had a two-race winning streak stopped last out when he finished a pace-chasing third in the "Hill Prince"(G3) at Belmont in a ra...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 July 11, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (LOFTY) - Drops and goes second off a two-month layoff for the Allen Jerkens barn. Raced wide in the mud in her latest, and with the prospect of...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 July 11, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ALL THE BASES) - Son of "Grand Slam" returns from a 4 1/2 month layoff for the barn of H. Allen Jerkens. Colt showed some big speed in a pair o...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #2 July 10, 2009 img10:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (GREEDY WAY) - Has the best last race of any and is much more consistent than any other entered. He's a bit of a poly specialist (12-3-2-1) and ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 July 10, 2009 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MR. PETERSSON) - His trainer, Bill Badgett wheels him back quickly (seven days) after he fell a 1/2 length shy that day to a first-time-starter...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 July 10, 2009 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (UNITY) - Quick colt finished second beaten a 1/2 length here at this tag on June 10. Effort was his first in almost 6 1/2 months and he has a p...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 July 10, 2009 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (OCEAN GODDESS) - Excellent effort at this level on June 19th. Making only her second start back off a long layoff (7 1/2 months) she tracked a ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #1 July 10, 2009 img12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SIR HUGHES) - Has good speed, goes turf to dirt, and will be dropping to a career low in claiming price. $140,000 son of "Proud Citizen" draws ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 July 9, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (WINLOC'S BIG D) - Very wide last out going a mile on the turf and that was the worst part of the track that day. Cuts back to a sprint and vete...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #7 July 9, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SO MUCH TROUBLE) - Sharp win here June 10 when trainer Bruce Levine dropped him her in for this $12,500 price-tag for the first time. Lightly r...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #4 July 9, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BRAHMINICAL ) - Much improved gelding since a trainer switch to Tim Shaw in April, he's won two of his last three and finished a pace-chasing t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 July 9, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DRIVEN BY SAARLAND) - Gelding has been on the sidelines since April 11 when he chased the pace on a "sloppy" Aqueduct main-track before tiring ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #6 July 8, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DISTANT STORM) - Daughter of "Storm Cat" finished a distant second on June 14 in a contest that was originally scheduled for the turf. Race was...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #5 July 8, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (PRINCESS MADELINE) - Filly has some speed/stalking ability and will drop into a claimer for the first time. Daughter of "Skip Trial" has yet to...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 (THE PROMONROE) July 8, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DR. W) - He's developed into a very good sprinter over the past year for trainer Steve Asmussen after having been a bit "faint hearted" earlier...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 July 8, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BEYOND OUR REACH) - Daughter of top European sire "Danehill Dancer" raced well as a maiden in a pair of England's mose prestigious two-year-old...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 July 7, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (QUIET PROTEST) - Very wide here on May 31, filly draws a much better post this afternoon and she's been working well up at Saratoga on the trai...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 July 7, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MY DANCE PARTNER) - There's very little speed signed-up for this $16,000 claimer and that makes this filly the top pick. She tired last out in ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 July 7, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (VATA) - She's run well in her last three starts and daughter of "Zavata" has always liked this course. Speed/stalker should be in it from the s...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #1 July 7, 2009 img1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (HIGH VOLT JOLT) - He ran a strong pace-setting/pressing second here June 2 at this level, then went to Philadelphia Park where he faced off aga...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 July 6, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (ARMSTRONG ONE) - California transplant didn't appear to like poly surfaces as his four lifetime wins have all come on real dirt at Golden Gate ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #3 July 6, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (TWISTED DREAM) - Home-bred by "Distorted Humor" is offerd up for a bargain price ($10,000) today by the Todd Pletcher barn. Colt is coming off ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 July 6, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SADLER POWER) - Gelding showed little on the Kentucky circuit late last year and early into this, but that all changed after a switch to the ba...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #3 July 6, 2009 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (STORMING BACK) - Gelding finished second here on June 27 racing at this level in his first on this surface after coming here from Oaklawn Park....

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 July 5, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (FAIR CATCH) - Colt by "Malibu Moon" clearly prefers the turf and he finished a close-up fourth on May 15 at this price. Three-year-old had some...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 July 5, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (BIG BROWNIE) - Daughter of "Wheeleway" has run well in her first pair and former steeplechase rider Peter Pugh will move her to the infield tod...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #6 (THE CHOICE STAKES) July 5, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (LAUREATE CONDUCTOR) - Exits a sharp maiden score June 13 at Belmont running his grass record to (3-1-2-0). He's improving and son of "Bernstein...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #3 July 5, 2009 img1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (TRUST LUC) - Fast and relatively fresh. Conquered the 1x level June 7 with a fine wire-to-wire score in fast time. Race came in his third start...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 July 5, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (IDLE GOSSIP) - Daughter of "Western Expression" tired late in her debut on June 20 after setting a solid pace. Filly comes back in 15 days for ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 (THE SUBURBAN HDCP(G1)) July 4, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ASIATIC BOY) - Quality import finished a strong 2nd in the recent Stephen Foster Hdcp (G1) at Churchill Downs and did so despite some trouble. ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #10 (THE UNITED NATIONS (G1)) July 4, 2009 img5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (COURT VISION) - One run type should absolutely relish this 11 furlong distance as he tries it for the first time. He's winless since taking the...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 (THE DWYER) July 4, 2009 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CONVOCATION) - Lightly raced and talented. Son of "Pulpit" couldn't have looked better in breaking his maiden by almost 7 lengths on the Belmon...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 July 4, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (COMPLIANCE OFFICER) - The main speed and an obvious win contender. Son of "Officer" has finished 2nd in his last pair at this level, including ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #4 July 4, 2009 img2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (COLONIAL LEGACY) - Son of "Defrere" chased a fast pace in his June 6th debut and only tired in the last 1/16th. Runner was stuck in the two ho...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #7 July 3, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CHIT CHAT CAT) - Speedy filly tired late to finish second at Belmont May 28 in a starter-allowance her first race in two months. Trainer Bruce ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 July 3, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MILLER'S MINT) - He appears to be the main speed of this party and that's a dangerous element. Improving at this point, he looks very tough in ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #5 July 3, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (EXOTIC INDY) - The main speed and daughter of "A.P. Indy" should wind up on the rail after the break. Goes turf to dirt and she has a tremendou...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 July 3, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (I PROMISE) - Part of a Bruce Levine trained entry she finished second beaten just a 1/2 length on June 3 at this level and distance. Effort wa...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 July 3, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (MR. PETERSON) - Ran well sprinting on the turf May 31 chasing the fleet "Missile" who has since come back to win another. This gelding has been...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #6 July 2, 2009 img8:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LA MILANESA) - French import was sharpened in a dirt sprint here June 6, her first race since late December. Moves to the turf and stretches-ou...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #4 July 2, 2009 img7:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (INSIDER) - Working fast for his first start since last September and his first start for trainer Al Stall. Son of "Out of Place" showed some ta...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 July 2, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (RAMBLINGAMBLINMAN) - Stalker goes second off a seven-week layoff and son of "Drewman" finished an even third in his return race at Monmouth May...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 July 2, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MORE TO THE STORY) - Daughter of "More Than Ready" cost $625,000 at auction and has shown good speed in her first pair, one each here on the gr...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 July 1, 2009 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (LOVE OF LIFE) - Drops by more than half, and colt showed good debut speed against tougher on June 22nd. His trainer (John Parisella) brings him...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 July 1, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (COACH FRUSCIO) - Drops in half after an even race on June 3rd facing $50,000 foes. Race was his first in two months and was in a strong group f...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 July 1, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CALLED AN AUDIBLE) - Nicely-bred filly and she's been very lightly raced (5-1-0-0). She broke her maiden at Charles Town on February 22nd and t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 July 1, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WEST COURT) - Part of a Chris Clement trained entry. Filly has finished 2nd in two of her last three starts at this level, including a fine eff...

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June 2009 Premium Picks

DELAWARE PARK Race #9 June 30, 2009 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (COFFEE CAKE) - Gelding by "Empire Maker" had a terrible trip last out and was probably best. Making his first start in two months, he had good ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 June 30, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #13 (AMBERSHAM) - Under-rated trainer, Jack Fisher, brings this son of "Dynaformer" over from Colonial Downs where he broke his maiden on June 6 at...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 June 30, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (KING DISCO) - He has a lot of minor awards (seven) to go along with his lone vctory, but he was beaten by less than a length here June 14 at th...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #1 June 30, 2009 img12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CALL ME MR. BIG) - He finished second in his first pair on the dirt, then chased and tired June 2 in a turf contest. All of those starts came a...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #8 June 29, 2009 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (ROSA GRACE) - Talented import hasn't race on the grass since last summer/fall. At that time she finished second in a stakes at Saratoga (her No...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 June 29, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (READY TO PLAY) - Runs today third start back off a long layoff and he closed very fast last out to just miss getting up. He had a poor post tha...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 June 29, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DR. SMARTY JACK) - Looms large over this field in several ways. Broke his maiden at Belmont and son of "Smarty Jones" has yet to run a bad race...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #3 June 29, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (FASTER) - Filly hasn't raced since November 3, but will run for the first time for trainer Pete Walder and will also race with blinkers on. Tra...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 June 28, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (BARONSHILL) - Colt returns today after racing in a pair of tougher contests at Gulfstream. He had a poor post (10) in his debut and raced even...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 June 28, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (GRANTED TIGER) - Filly by "Tiger Ridge" just missed at this condition on April 18 at Gulfstream and has since run in three races, a stakes goin...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #2 June 28, 2009 img1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (RICARDO A) - Veteran ships over from Philly Park where he's been racing like he did when he was younger. Speed/stalker was given a nice vacatio...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 June 28, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (FROZEN PROSPECT) - Returns off a two-month layoff and has raced against colts in her last several. She likes turf sprinting and can win this co...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #6 June 27, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (GLIMMER GAL) - Has plenty of speed to offer and she's shown that good early foot despite having some trouble at the start of both her runs. Dra...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 June 27, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (INTREPID) - Son of "Grand Slam" has tracked and bid in both his starts but flattened just a bit late. Not often you get this barn (Richard Dutr...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 June 27, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (Wishful Tomcat) - Speedster seeks his third state-bred stakes in a row and has the necessary speed to take this from on, or just of the top if ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #3 June 27, 2009 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BEBOB) - Runner continues to move down in claiming price as he tries to find a winning level. Barn (Steve Asmussen) claimed him a while back bu...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 June 27, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BURLEY'S GOLD) - Privately purchased by the IEAH Stables and trainer Richard Dutrow after a near miss in his debut last season at Calder. He lo...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #3 June 26, 2009 img11:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (ACTION CALL) - He had a tough pot (10) last out and raced very wide the entire race. Previous three starts put him in this, and at a square pri...

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Churchill Downs Race #6 June 26, 2009 img8:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (FEMININE FLAIR) - Bred for the turf, filly ran well in her Gulfstream debut in a maiden special. Claimed out of her 2nd start by Mike Maker fro...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #5 June 26, 2009 img7:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FIVE PLUS FIVE) - Freshened-up since a late April claim by trainer Wayne Mogge, filly is training sharply on the Turfway "Poly" and draws the r...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 June 26, 2009 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (WORLD EXPRESS) - Drops into a claimer for the first time and daughter of "Western Expresion" also will move from the turf to the dirt. Has some...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 June 26, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (GREEN HARBOR) - The main speed takes a big drop ( $35,000 down to $15K) and goes from turf to dirt for trainer Bob Barbara. Filly finished a st...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #9 June 25, 2009 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (COSMIC DANCE) - Filly tired two back sprinting in her first start of the meeting, then went long last out in her 2nd back. Believe she'll be in...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 June 25, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (GO GO BAR) - Likes the turf sprinting game and also likes this course. Stalker just failed to get up on June 34d at this level and distance and...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 June 25, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (LE GRAND CRU) - Goes turf to dirt and the grass race he's exiting on Belmont Stakes day was a strong one. Son of "Dynaformer was involved in a ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 June 25, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (UNSTOPPABLE) - Scratched Sunday to await this spot. Runs first off an Enrique Arroyo claim May 23rd and they confidently raise him in price a m...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 June 24, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (FIONA FREUD) - She's never won here, but has many strong efforts (11-0-5-4). Makes her 3rd start back off a long layoff (7 months) and she's ru...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 June 24, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SCHOLARLY PURSUIT) - Daughter of "Songandaprayer" debuts for a siolid barn (George Weaver) and does so off some nice works first in New Jersey ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #3 June 24, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (JET PRO) - Tired slightly in the mud to finish 2nd as he was sent long after a 8 week layoff. Draws inside of the other contenders and he shoul...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 June 24, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FRESH FOOTNOTES) - Prepared in Florida at Calder for her debut, daughter of "Read The Footnotes" has some fine works before shipping nort and t...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 June 23, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (THISLADYCANFLY) - Has some speed and sophomore runner will make her first start for trainer Julio Cartagena ( a 35% winning angle). Runs today ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 June 23, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (Il Terrazo) - Gelding by "Giant's Causeway" was recently sent here from Arlington and ran well on the grass in his first on this circuit. He ch...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 June 23, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (NOT TOO BUSY TODAY) - Son of "Tomorrow's Cat" has become competitive since his barn dropped him under $15,000 in price three starts ago. Has so...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #3 June 23, 2009 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MISS PHARLAP) - Ran much better in her 2nd start as her trainer (Scott Lake) sent her around two-turns and did so with lasix administered. Has ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #9 June 22, 2009 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BHUTAN) - Very fast older runner has never finished worse than 4th in his career (8-3-3-1). Won here May 13th for the Mike Trombetta barn and w...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 June 22, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MIZ WHAM) - Filly broke her maiden with ease at this mile distance May 25th and followed that up with a fine 2nd place finish June 6th at this ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 June 22, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SWEET KRISTEN) - Talented filly looks for her 3rd straight this afternoon for trainer Steve Klesaris. Stalking daughter of "Peace Rules" will r...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #1 June 22, 2009 img1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (EDGE APPEAL) - The main speed and he should find his way to the rail with relative ease. Much improved run in his first here and first for trai...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 June 21, 2009 img5:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (LIVIN LARGE) - Excellent try last out in a much-improved effrot his debut. Gelding showed fine early speed and race just off a runner who was v...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 June 21, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (STARSHIP ANGEL) - Filly has only finished worse than second once in her career and that came on the Keeneland "Poly". She broke her maiden here...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 June 21, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (GRAND ALIBI) - Not long ago this gelded son of "Grand Slam" was competing against much tougher than these (with little success). He's running m...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 June 21, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (At Least A Miracle) - Son of "Malibu Moon" is entered as a "main track only" runner. He finished second here on May 27 in his first race since ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE NEW YORK) June 20, 2009 img5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DRESS REHEARSAL) - Lightly-raced daughter of "Galileo" has been freshened-up by trainer Bill Mott after a disappointing third-place finish at K...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #7 June 20, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (MAX HAZARD) - Speedy sort will be stretching out around two-turns after running well in a pair of sprints. Has a nice work since his latest run...

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MONMOUTH Race #5 June 20, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DANICK) - He's the speed nearest the rail and proved in his maiden win last out that distance racing may be what he does best. Colt was involve...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 June 20, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (LION BY MY SIDE) - Speedy, fresh, drops, and is in a great barn (Steve Klesaris). He's run well against better and barn offers him up for sale ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 June 20, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (GRAPPLE) - Expensive yearling ($200,000) by "Forest Wildcat" ran his best race to date missing by a nose May 25 at this distance racing for $3...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #3 June 19, 2009 img11:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ROYAL FORTUNE) - Has the best turf outing of any entered, a strong second place finish "down the hill" at Santa Anita on March 6, her first app...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #6 June 19, 2009 img8:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (WHIRLING THUNDER) - He's run well in all four of his grass races and brings a nice stalking style to the contest. Son of "Smart Strike" is in-...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #3 June 19, 2009 img6:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TERREL CHANEY) - Daughter of "Mineshaft" was dropped last out and that prompted trainer Steve Asmussen to reach in and claim her for the $15K p...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 June 19, 2009 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (VICARIOUS) - Daughter of "The Vicar" drops, goes turf to dirt, and makes her third start off a long layoff (almost six months). Has back races ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 June 19, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (PRINCE OF IRON) - He finished third here at this level May 30 after being involved in a heated pace duel from the start. Capable of stalking or...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #9 June 18, 2009 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (I'VE GOT HONOR) - Speedy filly makes her third start off a long layoff, and although she tired badly in her first two back, she chased runners ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 June 18, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (FIVE BOROUGHS) - Drops to a career soft spot and makes his first start for trainer J.P Terranova. Son of "Distorted Humor" has raced on all thr...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 June 18, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (BRASSY EVENT) - Logical contender and probable favorite. Brings good speed to the contest and draws a post that should give him some options as...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 June 18, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GLOBAL EFFECT) - Raced evenly in his debut on May 24 at Monmouth and he'll get "blinkers" on and draws the rail for start number two. Trainer (...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 June 17, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (PEA STONE) - Shortens-up after pressing the pace for twice this price. Effort was her first on the turf and was her best to date. Daughter of "...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 June 17, 2009 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ROLLERS) - He's been a bit sub-part in his last several, but is capable of a figure that can win this. Tried the gras last out and pressed the ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #9 June 17, 2009 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (OBSTRUCTED VIEW) - Debut wasn't much but it came facing $40,000 foes. Takes a huge plunge in his 2nd start (running for $10K) and believe he's ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 June 17, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TWOINTHEROOM) - Logical selection finished 2nd on May 20th at this distance against slightly tougher. Stalker drops a notch for this and a repe...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 June 16, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (POCKET HANK) - Good barn (Mike Stidham) has had this runner on the sidelines since December 27 when he showed speed at the Fair Grounds sprinti...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 June 16, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WINDY ANGEL) - Daughter of "Halo's Image" comes into this off her best race ever a win at this distance at Monmouth facing $20,000 opposition. ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 June 16, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (Legacy Reserve) - A re-claim by a veteran trainer (Guadalupe Preciado) and they paid more for him to get him back. Has a solid record anytime h...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 June 16, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (VERBAL ENGAGEMENT) - Gelding is rather lightly-raced for a seven-year-old, but he has many gaps in his running lines indicating that he has his...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 June 15, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FIVE FOR LOVE) - Showed excellent early speed on May 18 facing much tougher than these. That effort came off a 60-day layoff and his connection...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 June 15, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (VOODOO MAMA) - Claimed in early February by trainer Peter Walder for $30,000, filly finished second in her first start for the new barn on Apri...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 June 15, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CUVANA) - Well-bet on June 2 in her seasonal bow, filly chased the pace from start to finish and held well to hold down the place spot. Race wa...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 June 15, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (EMMA'S VALENTINE) - Very consistent filly (17-5-5-2) and she's successfully moved up in claiming price since a claim by Scott Lake at Calder i...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 June 14, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (REELEY MISBEHAVING) - Very impressive maiden win on May 21 saw her break poorly and rally from dead last around the far turn to go by the entir...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 June 14, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MR. PETERSSON) - He chased a fast pace and a wire-to-wire winner on the turf May 31 and his barn (Bil Badgett) moves him back to the dirt and d...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #3 June 14, 2009 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (NEWSREEL) - She's finished in the money in every one of her five starts and brings solid speed/stalking ability to the contest. Her experience ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 June 14, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MR. UNIVERSE) - Home-bred hasn't raced since facing tougher last year at Saratoga and Belmont after breaking his maiden. Good layoff barn (Jim ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #10 (THE STEPHEN FOSTER H. (G1)) June 13, 2009 img5:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (EINSTEIN) - Wonderful veteran keeps running at the top of his profession and over the past year has added dirt courses to his lists of conquest...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 June 13, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LONG JUMP) - Had the rail last out at this level and distance and did not have the best of trips, yet still ran a strong race. Moves to the out...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 June 13, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BURNISHED COPPER) - Ran well in his seasonal debut in a race he may have needed badly, having not raced in 6 months. Shortens-up considerably a...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #5 June 13, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (HANDS ON) - As consistent as they come, winning 11 times and finishing 2nd or 3rd 27 times in a 56 race career. Professional sprinter was re-cl...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 June 13, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (DAIMON'S GLORY) - Sophomore colt displayed big speed in a pair of races last year at Saratoga and Belmont, finishing close-up in both. Away sin...

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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #1 June 12, 2009 img10:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (JUSTICE IS BRIEF) - One of a pair of runners from the barn of Doug O'Neill and veteran turf runner brings a string of three straight strong eff...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 June 12, 2009 img6:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (VIVA LA FLAG) - Lightly raced and beautifully-bred, she's making her third start of the season and draws outside of the other speed. Daughter o...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 June 12, 2009 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CAJUN JET) - Firster by "A.P. Jet" is in the Richard Dutrow Jr. barn and has four solid drills in the last 23 days, the latest a "bullet" five-...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 June 12, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (FAIR CATCH) - Stretches-out off a solid try at this tag going six furlongs. Colt finished a close-up fourth that day and did so despite some t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 June 11, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (GOLDEN WEEKEND) - Had some promise at one time and he "whistled" on this course last out when his trainer (Carlos Martin) dropped him into a cl...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 June 11, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MARY'S SONG) - Daughter of "Unbridled's Song" ran well in her first pair on the Gulfstream dirt, finishing second and third after racing close-...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 June 11, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PRECIOUS PRIDE) - Drops into a claimer for the first time, goes second off a seven-week layoff, and moves from the turf to the dirt. Those are ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #5 June 11, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ON DEMAND) - Has some talent and ended her 2008 campaign with a very impressive win. She did not run well in her first two starts this season a...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 June 10, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (YONAKEE) - Filly just missed on this surface May 11th rallying late to just miss to a fily entered in the next race here today. Effort came aft...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 June 10, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CLEVER MARTINI) - He broke his maiden on this dirt last fall and will move back to it afert a recent pair of turf races against tougher. Drops ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #3 June 10, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (IFONLY JOHNNY) - Looks like a two horse race on paper and this runner is coming off a nice win at Philadelphia Park. He's much improved since a...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 June 10, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (ADJUSTABULL) - His mission appears clear as he has the most speed and will try and win this early. May have "bounced" a bit last out in his 2nd...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #9 June 9, 2009 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (L'AFFAIRE) - Takes a big drop in price and appears to have the most speed. Claimed by Steve Klesaris three starts back for $15,000, he runs her...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 June 9, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ANOTHER JOEY) - He finished a very strong second at this level and distance on May 12, his first back off a three-month vacation. Effort was ea...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 June 9, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SNUCK IN LOVE) - Gelding returned last fall from a very long layoff (27 months) and last out finished second (missing by a "nose") to a former ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #3 June 9, 2009 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (AGNES M) - Daughter of "Grand Slam" drops and stretches-out in distance for Maryland veteran Richard Small. She broke slowly in her latest and ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 June 8, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (KARA MIA DREAM) - Logical selection set/pressed the pace at this level on May 24 and finished second that day. Race was her first in eight mont...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 June 8, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TANGANYIKA) - Drops and goes turf to dirt for a solid barn (Ollie Figgins). The last (and only) time gelding raced for this price he finished a...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #3 June 8, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (BEDROCK BLUES) - New York shipper has raced well in his last pair and will take a huge drop in price today going from $50,000 down to $10K. Has...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 June 8, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (NICOLE'S SONG) - Claimed two back by Pete Walder for $20,000 new trainer ran her once on the grass and has had her in for a two-month freshenin...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #8 June 7, 2009 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WATZ HIS NAME) - Just missed (a "nose") at this level last out in what was a very strong effort. In a solid barn (Mike Stidham) and trainer's s...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #8 June 7, 2009 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CHECKLIST) - Pletcher-trained runner has plenty of speed to offer and has a recency edge on "Royal Vindication" who probably is best here, but ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #7 June 7, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (LAKESIDE ROAD) - Nicely spotted by her trainer (Jeanne Jeannont) as he sent here from Philadelphia Park to face fellow Jersey-breds. Very sharp...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 June 7, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WOODACRE) - Son of "Yes It's True" finished second on May 19 at this level and distance in his best race since returning from a seven-week fres...

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BELMONT PARK Race #11 (THE BELMONT STAKES (G1)) June 6, 2009 img6:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CHARITABLE MAN) - Trainer's are usually a well-reserved lot with even the very best losing with seven out of every 10 horses they send to the p...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 (THE WOODFORD RESERVE (G1)) June 6, 2009 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (COURT VISION) - Liked this runner from the first time I saw him race back in '07 when he won the "Remsen" (G2) as a lightly raced two-year-old....

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 (THE WOODY STEPHENS (G2)) June 6, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (THIS ONES FOR PHIL) - Talented runner had a lot of problems in the Withers Stakes on April 25, but still managed to finish second to the promos...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 (THE JUST A GAME (G1)) June 6, 2009 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CARRIBEAN SUNSET) - European import kept some elite company over seas and ran and won some very prestugious stakes (mostly in her native Irelan...

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BELNMONT PARK Race #6 (THE TRUE NORTH HDCP.(G2)) June 6, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (FABULOUS STRIKE) - Very contentious small field on view in this running of a traditional event on the Belmont under card. Wonderful veteran has...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 June 6, 2009 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (PARC DES PRINCESS) - Brazilian import has been freshened-up by a solid California trainer (Paulo Lobo) who is spending his first season at Belm...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 (THE BROOKLYN HDCP. (G2)) June 5, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (BARRIER REEF) - Was really sharp earlier this year winning three in a row before finishing third in the Excelsior Hdcp. at Aqueduct, where he ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 June 5, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CONSERVATIVE) - Won on the turf three starts back, then repeated the effort on a "sloppy" main-track in his next start. Phipps/McGaughey colt f...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 June 5, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MANI BHAVAN) - Major stakes winner last year is making her second start back off a 7 1/2 month layoff from trainer Steve Klesaris. She chased a...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 June 5, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SMOKIN SARAH) - Trainer Scott Lake drops this front-runner into a winning spot today. Unable to get the lead in her last several starts, she st...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 June 4, 2009 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (FIDELIO) - Working very fast for "Hall of Famer" Bob Frankel, lightly raced son of Awesome Again" is two-for-two on this course and those wins ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #5 June 4, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (HOPEFORTHEBEST) - Drops for this and his trainer (Ed Plesa) has him spotted for a win. He defeated tougher two back at Gulfstream and finished ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 June 4, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (WYATT'S WOMAN) - She's finished close-up seconds in her last pair at this level going a mile. Stalker cuts back a furlong and draws outside the...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 June 4, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CONCORDE'S DANCE) - Daughter of "Concorde's Tune" returns this afternoon from an eight-month layoff. She showed good speed in all three races l...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 June 3, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (API MOHKAT) - Mid-pack type drops in class and shortens-up in distance off a solid 3rd place finish going longer last out. He's come back to wo...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 June 3, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (GET THE SILVER) - Drops, has the best early speed, and goes turf to dirt for a good trainer (Tim Salzman) with that manuver (24%). Lightly race...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #7 June 3, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ANNIKA GIRL) - Ships in from Philadelphia Park, drops in class, is approaching her best, and she brings her rider (Angel Arroyo) with her. Stal...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 June 3, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CLIENT EIGHT) - Goes 3rd off a layoff and drops into a maiden-claimer for the first time for the hot Mike Hushion barn. He had a bit of a "trou...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #5 June 3, 2009 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SCHEING E JET) - She finished 2nd at Belmont last out in her first start off a Scott Volk claim. Stretch runner did so on a track that was favo...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 June 2, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ROYAL COMMAND) - Makes his third start off a long layoff (eight months), drops into a career soft spot, and has good early speed. Runs for the ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 June 2, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SPLENDID APPEAL) - Speedy gelding won a starter-allowance at Penn National on April 16 in his first start for trainer Cody Autry. Freshened-up ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #3 June 2, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SHROUD) - Daughter of "Dixie Union" finished a disappointing third last out as a heavy favorite with no visible excuse. Drops slightly and a re...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #3 June 2, 2009 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (NO PARKING ZONE) - Has good speed and the best post at this distance to use it from. Daughter of "Ecton Park" was claimed two back and finished...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #8 June 1, 2009 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BON MARIE) - Veteran was given the winter off by his connections and he returned from the six-month break as good as when he left. Gelding has ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 June 1, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BODYSHOTS) - Gelding ships down from New York for the Todd Pletcher barn. He has some speed/stalking ability, draws the rail and drops into a c...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 June 1, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (IL TERRAZO) - Failed on the Arlington "Poly" last out so runner will undergo some changes today. Ships east, runs for a new barn (Ron Dandy), a...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 June 1, 2009 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (POCKET PATCH) - Runner by "Partner's Hero" has run well in his last pair at Pimlico against tougher, including a fine second-place finish there...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #7 May 31, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (WAY WITH WORDS) - Goes second off a six-month break and her return race was strong as she tried to make headway into slow fractions over a big ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 May 31, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (READ THE POST) - Returns quickly (nine days) after showing good early speed in her debut. Drops and gets blinkers added today by a "hot" barn (...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #5 May 31, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (RAVENOUS) - Filly showed excellent speed last out against maiden specials, her first race in six months. Winner of that contest came back to cl...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 May 31, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (TIZWAY) - Lightly-raced colt by "Tiznow" broke his maiden last June at Woodbine and wasn't seen again until April 26, on this surface. He was r...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 31, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MY GOLDEN OPINION) - Exits a very strong return race here on May 6. Racing for the first time in eight weeks he stalked, bid, and just missed. ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 May 30, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (EVOLUTIONIST) - Clearly prefers the grass, he ran well on it in a race last year at two and fired big in his seasonal debut on Jan. 22 finishin...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #7 May 30, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (LITTLE STITCH) - Returns for a great layoff barn (Ben Perkins Jr.) after being on the sidelines the past seven months. Filly displayed huge abi...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 May 30, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (STORM HOPE) - Colt makes his seasonal debut in this spot and he showed ability in his first pair last year, finishing close-up in both, winding...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #3 May 30, 2009 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SKY RED) - She chased a fast pace in her sprint debut at Calder and did so despite some early trouble, eventually winding up third. Ships from ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 May 30, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BALLYTHUNDER) - Drops slightly for his second career start. He showed good early speed in his debut chasing a wire-to-wire class dropper and he...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 May 29, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SPANCILL HILL) - Filly finished a fast closing second in her debut and has been given a short freshening by her trainer (Richard Dutrow Jr.). S...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #6 May 29, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (TOOTHACHE) - One of a pair entered by trainer Bruce Levine and they'll race uncoupled. This filly has raced "over her head" in her last pair af...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 May 29, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CODE NAME) - Hot barn (Carlos Martin), makes many chnanes to this filly today. She drops in half, gets blinkers added, moves to the turf, and t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 29, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ZEE ZEE) - Stakes winner looms very large over this field. She's kept very tough company the past year (mostly in stakes on the turf), and will...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #3 May 29, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BLACK JACK BLUES) - Speedy sort just failed to last last out after being involved in a speed duel from start-to-finish. Runs back at the same l...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 May 28, 2009 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (KARAKORUM FUGITIVE) - No chance in her latest (a stakes) when she broke poorly. Previous race saw her finish a fine third at this class level a...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 May 28, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CAROLINA FUEGO) - Drops after finish a close-up 3rd here on May 15. Stretch runner will need some pace help, but there appears to be enough spe...

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CALDER Race #5 May 28, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (LADY ALLEGRA) - A "poor" start cost her a winning shot in her latest, but sophomore filly still ran a competitive race. Her previous race at Gu...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 28, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CHIT CHAT CAT) - Consistent hard-hitter brings good speed/stalking ability to the contest and she'll be running for trainer Bruce Levine for th...

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DEALWARE PARK Race #8 May 27, 2009 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (WOVOKA) - Improved since coming to the Autry barn, filly broke her maiden on April 28th with a strong late move. Nicely spotted in her first ag...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 May 27, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BECKHAM BEND) - Nice claim on February 15th as trainer Diane Alvarado reached in and took him from the Clement barn for $35,000. Son of "Invisi...

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DEALWARE PARK Race #3 May 27, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (EMOTIVAL) - Convincing win two back here on the dirt earning him his best "figure" ever. Sent to the turf at this level last out, he finished 3...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 May 27, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (EGO'S APPEAL) - Sharp win at this price going wire-to-wire on May 9th, his first start in 2 1/2 months and first for trainer Scott Lake. Traine...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 May 26, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PICK OFF) - Drops down to $10K after failing against tougher at Aqueduct. Zito-trained runner ran successfully at this price in Florida and a r...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 May 26, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DENVER) - Sharp maiden win here on May 2 and lightly-raced colt from the Pletcher barn has room for more improvement. Draws well for his first ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 May 26, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PASHITO THE CHE) - Runs today for Scott Lake after a private purchase in Florida. Colt has a big local "bullet" work on May 20 and looks "on ed...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 May 26, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (JUST A TOUCH) - Hard hitter has only finished out of the money once in his career (12-2-8-1). Speed stalker keeps improving and loves this dist...

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BELMONT PARK Race #11 May 25, 2009 img6:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MANITOWISH WATERS) - He broke his maiden earlier this year in impressive style off a long layoff, then he didn't seem to care for the Keeneland...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 (THE METROPOLITAN (G1)) May 25, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (BRIBON) - Loves the surface and this particular distance. French-bred won the "Westchester"(G3) here on April 29 and his mid-pack style should...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #9 May 25, 2009 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MASALA) - He's faced by far the toughest fields of any entered and trainer Todd Pletcher will move him back to the turf for only the second tim...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #6 May 25, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (KEEP'EM MOVIN DAN) - Working fast for "Hall of Famer" Todd Pletcher and son of "Indian Charlie" finished a fine second last season at Saratoga ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 25, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (GRAND MORNING) - Faces off against maiden claimers for the first time after an even effort against tougher on May 9 returning from a long layof...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 May 24, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (Paraiba) - Filly ran well in three turf starts last season at two, finishing second in all of them, including a pair on this course. Sharp win...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #8 May 24, 2009 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (MY PROBLEM TOO) - Talented runner broke his maiden in his debut in Maryland last year and then ran well in a pair of entry-level allowances be...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 May 24, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (Collegiate) - Talented daughter of "Saarland" won her debut last year in dominant fashion here in late June and then raced against the best in ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 May 24, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ANY LIMIT) - Veteran loves the surface (8-4-0-3) and has a "bullet" drill on May 15 heading into this. Speed/stalker draws outside her main riv...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 May 24, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DOUBLE OR NOTHING) - Big win last out first off a Mike Maker claim and this speed/stalker draws the rail. One-time stakes runner is in great pr...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 May 23, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (WISHFUL STAR) - Lightly-raced filly from the fine turf barn of Angel Penna Jr. She was very impressive winning a five-furlong turf sprint on Ap...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 May 23, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CULLINAN) - Ran a strong race in his debut which came at the difficult distance of nine furlongs. In the barn of "Hall of Famer" Bill Mott and ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #5 May 23, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MACHO'S GOLD) - Comes here from Maryland off a pair of wire-to-wire wins and speedy sort draws the rail. Nicely spotted and he doesn't necessar...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 May 23, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (R FAST FAVORITE) - Looms the main and controlling speed and he'll be running fresh off a claim by Mike Maker. Runner is in great present shape ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #1 May 23, 2009 img12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SUNDAY DREAMER) - Well-spotted this afternoon as the "hot" barn of Bruce Levine cuts him back in distance and drops him in class. He's the main...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 May 22, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CARMEN CAMACHO) - Filly won a turf race at Retama Park on February 5, and New York-bred was sold privately and will make her first start for tr...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #7 May 22, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CALABRIA) - One of a pair of runners from the barn of Bruce Levine and they'll race uncoupled. Claimed last out off a sharp win going longer, h...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 May 22, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (HEDGEFUND INVESTOR) - Looms the main speed and he'll be moving back to the grass after tiring last out in an "off the turf" contest when he set...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #4 May 22, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (D.J'S STORM) - Filly pressed the pace on the Pimlico turf last out facing tougher before tiring in the last 1/8th of a mile. She shortens-up fo...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 May 22, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CASH VALUE) - Drops after a failed effort in the slop facing maiden specials last out. Previous race saw this stalker finish second running for...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 May 21, 2009 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (UNBRIDLED'S HEART) - Expensive yearling ($1,000,000) returned from a log layoff on March 4 and lost by a "neck" in that contest to his stablema...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #7 May 21, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (NORTHERN PRINCE) - He'll run second off a freshening for a very hot barn (Steve Margolis). Colt ran a strong second on the Derby Day under card...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 May 21, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (FLYING DISMOUNT) - Goes third off a very long layoff and will drop into a claimer for the first time in his career today. Stakes-placed runner ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 21, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BALLYTHUNDER) - Firster by the speedy "Thunderello" makes his debut this afternoon of some solid morning drills. He's in the barn of Richard Du...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #2 May 21, 2009 img1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (READY'S ROCKET) - Faced tougher and caught a "sloppy" track last out breaking a long string of in the money finishes. Drops down this afternoon...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 May 20, 2009 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (FLYING DIXIE) - Lightly raced, well-bred, and in a top barn ("Shug" McGaughey). Wide from a poor post (10) going two-turns last out, she finish...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 May 20, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (PINCKNEY HILL) - Very impressive win just about four months ago. He saw this half-brother to Grade 1 winner "English Channel" rally from far ba...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 May 20, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (MALIBU BEACH) - Daughter of "Tapit" finished a strong second last year in her only race during her two-year-old season. She stalked the pace, b...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 May 20, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE) - I don't believe she cared for the "slop" last out at Philly Park, but her previous pair are both good enough to win this. ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 20, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MANDATE) - Nicely spotted this afternoon in his first try against winners. Much improved since blinkers went on two back and his maiden win on ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #9 May 19, 2009 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (MYMISSJULIAC) - Solid turf sprinter (4-1-2-1) finished a very strong second at Belmont on April 30 to a classier runner who had shipped east fr...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 May 19, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TALEITLIKEITIS) - Lightly raced and well-bred, he was claimed at the Fair Grounds by trainer Cody Autry for $30,000 late in the meet. Shipped n...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 May 19, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DIVISA) - Scratched yesterday to await this "softer" spot. Gelding is back with trainer Keith Lebarron for the second time and has done his bes...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 May 19, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (EMOTIVAL) - He moves back to the grass after a smashing win on the main-track here last out. Gelding ran well last year in New York on the turf...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #9 May 18, 2009 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MT. GLITTERMORE) - Hard-hitter has started his '09 season with a pair of sharp tries including a nice win here at this distance on April 27. So...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 May 18, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MONARCH'S MYSTERY) - Improving runner has won two of his last three including a career best last out going seven furlongs racing for $12,500. S...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 May 18, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (OUR EDGE) - Zito runner just missed at Gulfstream on March 29 and has been training very fast since. Draws the rail and can win this from on, o...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 May 18, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PLOSH) - Son of "Peace Rules" showed good early speed in his first pair, both coming on this surface, then had some traffic issues when he ship...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 May 17, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ALLRIGHTSRESERVED) - He just failed to last at this one-turn mile on January 31st at Gulfstream, his first race since his debut last July on th...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 May 17, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (POWDER BURN) - Makes her 3rd lifetime start and will drop into a claimer for the first time. She finished a fine 3rd on April 15th at Gulfstrea...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 May 17, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (MISS CASTALYST) - LOgical selection and probable favorite just missed on April 15th at Gulfstream and the figure earned that day towers over t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 May 17, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (GREG'S LASSY) - Drops into a claimer for the first time after displaying sharp early speed in a series of races against tougher foes. Mare has ...

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PIMLICO Race #12 (THE PREAKNESS STAKES (G1)) May 16, 2009 img6:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #13 (RACHEL ALEXANDRA) - I don't normally like fillies running against colts, but this daughter of "Medaglia d'Oro" certainly brings the credential...

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PIMLICO Race #11 (THE DIXIE (G2)) May 16, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (PROUDINSKY) - Talented turf runner raced on the deepest part of the track on "Derby Day" (the inside of the grass course) in the "Turf Classic"...

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PIMLICO Race #10 (THE MARYLAND SPRINT HDCP (G3)) May 16, 2009 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (RAVALO) - Fast and fresh veteran ran as best he could at Keeneland last out on a surface that doesn't often favor front-runners. Still, that ef...

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PIMLICO Race #9 (THE WOODLAWN) May 16, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (AFFIRMATIF) - Beautifully-bred colt ("Unbridled's Song") won his debut at Gulfstream in impressive fashion on February 28 going wire-to-wire in...

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PIMLICO Race #6 (THE DEPUTED TESTIMONY) May 16, 2009 img1:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (NORJAC) - Very sharp sprinter will attempt to stretch his fine speed out around two-turns for the first time in his career. Gelding hasn't fini...

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PIMLICO Race #4 (THE WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER) May 16, 2009 img11:45 AM Eastern Top pick: #2 (REAL MERCHANT) - This runner is coming off his best start since coming here from Chile last year. He just missed last out going a mile at Belmo...

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PIMLICO Race #12 (THE BLACK EYED SUSAN (G2).) May 15, 2009 img5:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CASANOVA MOVE) - She's been freshened-up for the past seven weeks after finishing second in a pair of stakes at Gulfstream to "Justwhistlindixi...

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PIMLICO Race #9 (THE SKIPAT) May 15, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ALL GIVING) - Talented mare has defeated most entered multiple times and she enters this in fine form at present. Speed/stalker draws outside t...

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PIMLICO Race #7 May 15, 2009 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BRIGHT GEM) - Well-bet in her debut, she did not disappoint her many backers with a stalking trip that led to an easy win once she was asked to...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 May 15, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SOONASIGETPAID) - Immediate improvement was noticeable in his first start for trainer Mike Maker. He stalked from a wide post, made a strong bi...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 15, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (LIGHT GREEN) - Lightly-raced filly resides in the Todd Pletcher barn and appears to be the main speed of this small group. Latest win on Feb. 1...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #5 May 14, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (LORD AND T) - Don't think he cared for the slop here last out and colt will drop today to a career soft spot for trainer Wayne Lukas. Runner ha...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 14, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (JOVANNA) - Goes third off an eight-month layoff and she finished a strong second in her latest. Likes the track, is in a winning barn (Richard ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #3 May 14, 2009 img1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (TRUE COURSE) - Cuts back in distance after finishing close-up last out against tougher foes. Previous race saw him win a small stakes at Delta ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 May 14, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (WONSOME) - Moves back to a sprint after trying longer contests recently. Filly finished a solid second in her only previous "short" race and br...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #7 May 13, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (AU MOON) - Looms very large against this group. Stakes placed after breaking his maiden on this surface, colt seems headed to bigger things as ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 May 13, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (HERE I GO AGAIN) - Appears to be the main speed and he draws the rail. Has been solid in his last three (3-1-2-0) on dry surfaces which he shou...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #5 May 13, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (HEAVENLY SURPRISE) - Claimed out of her latest by trainer Steve Margolis and he's enjoying a simply outstanding meete here. Daughter of "Grand ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 13, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (YES SHE'S A LADY) - One of a pair of fillies entered by trainer Todd Pletcher and they'll race uncoupled. Improving quickly at this stage and s...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 May 13, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DATT'S LADY DI) - Filly ran a solid 2nd on April 11th, pressing a fast pace, winning the battle, but losing the war late. Race was her first in...

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DELAWARE Race #6 May 12, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SHROUD) - Solid second in first start over this course with blinkers added. Showed good speed that day. Red hot barn.2nd pick: #4 (Joanie's Jew...

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DELAWARE Race #5 May 12, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (THINE) - Makes grass debut with a solid grass pedigree. Dangerous speed on the stretch out. Good inside post. Top grass trainer.2nd pick: #1 (C...

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FINGER LAKES Race #5 May 12, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (PURE VIXEN) - Steady improvement last two starts dropping down to this level. Will be on or near the lead from the start. In lightest with hot ...

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PHILADELPHIA Race #4 May 12, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ULTIMATE JOURNEY) - Solid races last three starts cutting back to a sprint. Versatile. Can set pace or stalk. Strong trainer and rider combo.2n...

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DELAWARE Race #8 May 11, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ANGEL WAVE) - Solid second in debut despite checking hard at the start. Chased a quick pace and held gamely. Top trainer saddles.2nd pick: #1 (...

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CALDER Race #6 May 11, 2009 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TOCCET OVER) - Takes smart drop in class after a good third in last at Gulfstream. Held well on the chase throughout while wide all the way. Cu...

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DELAWARE Race #3 May 11, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DRAGON FIRE) - Despite being beaten double-digits in all four starts, she is facing others with similar credentials. Main reason I like her is ...

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CALDER Race #2 May 11, 2009 img1:10 AM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PRECISELY THAT) - Ships in to Calder from New York facing much weaker. Loves this course. Four wins from seven starts here. Cuts back to best d...

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BELMONT Race #10 May 10, 2009 img5:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (DRIVEN BY SEATTLE) - Well spotted off a sharp maiden win. Freshened up for this showing a strong work May 2. Gets Dominguez back abaord who has...

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MONMOUTH Race #11 May 10, 2009 img5:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (PUNCHIN' CHUDY) - Back with Jersey breds after tiring against tougher in last off the layoff. May have bled so lasix is given today. Will be on...

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HOLLYWOOD Race #7 May 10, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PRIVALOVA) - Makes US debut for great grass trainer Drysdale. If she runs back to her form in France, she will be very dangerous. Gets first-ti...

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BELMONT Race #4 May 10, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SPEIGHT OF HAND) - Powerful win Apr 10 at Gulfstream off a layoff. Middle moved into a very quick pace and then came home powerfully in a fast ...

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CHURCHILL Race #2 May 10, 2009 img1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BEST BUDDY) - Gets a positive trainer change to Amoss. Overmatched in stake last out. Drops back into a claimer, where he has run well in recen...

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BELMONT Race #9 May 9, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (IMPERIAL COUNCIL) - Throw out last in the Grade 1 Wood Memorial when he ran a dissapointing fifth. He flipped on his back in the paddock which ...

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BELMONT Race #5 May 9, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GRACEFUL AFLEET) - Freshened up by top trainer Levine. Showed good speed in debut, but bled. Adds lasix today which can only help. Was well mea...

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DELAWARE Race #5 May 9, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (EGO'S APPEAL) - Gets a huge trainer change to the hot Scott Lake. Ships in folowing several sharp efforts at Tampa. Should shoot right to the f...

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BELMONT Race #3 May 9, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (JANUARY GENT (BEST BET)) - Has run five times, winning three races and placing twice. Has great tactical speed and a red hot trainer in Dutrow....

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CHURCHILL Race #3 May 9, 2009 img1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CHOOSING) - In razor sharp form for Hall Of Fame trainer, Billy Mott. Three for four at the mile distance. Versatile filly can stalk or take ba...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #7 May 8, 2009 img5:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SENECA SUMMER) - He's won four of his last eight starts and will run first time for trainer Cody Autry off a recent claim. Autry improves just ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #6 May 8, 2009 img5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (LT.JG RAMSEY) - Nice debut saw colt well backed at the windows and he finished a solid second after a wide trip. Barn (Mike Maker) as you would...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 May 8, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (Hancho) - Cuts-back in distance for trainer Chad Brown after a solid fourth-place finish going a mile in his debut on April 3. Natural improvem...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 8, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (JET SETTING) - Looms very tough to beat in this spot as she returns from a 100-day layoff. Speed/stalker won her debut so she can fire fresh, a...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 May 7, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (RUNNIN ON GUILT) - Trainer Seth Benzel moves this filly back to the main track after she raced evenly on the turf last out. Previous dirt race ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #8 May 7, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BAVENO) - Gelding has become a better animal since trainer Paul McGhee added blinkers two starts back. Improving and the choice for the win.2nd...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #6 May 7, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (KNACK) - Drops slightly and he's been competitive against the better foes. Good barn (Eddie Kenneally) reaches out to the "red hot" Julien Lepa...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 May 7, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (STARSHIP ANGEL) - Good barn (Kiaran McLaughlin) moves her back to the turf after a failed try on the Keeneland "poly." She's finished second bo...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 May 7, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BEDROCK BLUES) - Goes third off a long layoff and signaled last out that he's ready for his best. Shorten's-up off a strong second-place finish...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 May 6, 2009 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (LEGAL CONSENT) - Stalker is coming off a sharp allowance win despite having trouble that day. Draws a nice post for this distance and he's work...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #7 May 6, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (LOOKN MIGHTY FAST) - He broke his maiden last out at this 7 furlong distance in his first back off a layoff for trainer Mike Maker. Can take an...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 May 6, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (SOONASIGETPAID) - Runner hasn't shown much, but will be switching from a low profile barn to one of the best (Mike Maker). Three-year-old goes...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #3 May 6, 2009 img1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (FORT APACHE) - Drops into a claimer for the first time this afternoon. In a top barn (W. Bret Calhoun). Draws a nice post and there's plenty of...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 May 6, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BLUE BULLET) - The main sprinted clear last out and held well to finish 2nd with only the heavy favorite going by him late. There's not much pa...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 May 5, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BOWIE AT SARATOGA) - Speedy runner comes here from Sunland Park and joins the powerful barn of Scott Lake. Appears to be the main speed and can...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 May 5, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WILD IN MONTANA) - Won her debut as a in easy fashion at Hawthorne as a "good thing" on April 2. Sent here by her owner/trainer (Mike Reavis) t...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 May 5, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WARM CLIMATE) - The main speed and veteran maiden draws the rail. Drops back to $7500 this afternoon, and her previous pair at that price produ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 May 5, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (OPEN SPACE) - Son of "Empire Maker" drops and stretches back out this afternoon after a troubled trip in the slop at Philly Park last out. Has ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 May 5, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (DE CHANTAL) - Filly raced evenly at Aqueduct for $40,000 in her debut, then was wide here last out with blinkers on facing $25,000 foes. Well d...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 May 4, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (ROBADORABLE) - Mare will try and finally visit the winner's circle today after a strong second-place finish at this level in the mud going a ro...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 May 4, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (EXTREME WAYS) - Very fast daughter of "Gold Case" will make her seasonal debut this afternoon after being "on the shelf" since November 2. Has ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #3 May 4, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (HALF BLUE) - He's the main speed, and front-runners or those racing just off the lead have been the most successful early in this meet. He come...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 May 4, 2009 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BUTCHER HERB) - First time starter by "Fusaichi Pegasus" is in a great small barn (Ed Lehman) and colt is working very fast for his debut. Trai...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #1 May 4, 2009 img1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (THE DUKE OF STANCO) - The main speed ships in from Charles Town for trainer Mike Trombetta where gelding has been in good form. Started his car...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 May 3, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (Cart's Dream) - Debuting daughter of "Intidab" draws the hedge and has been working fast for some time now. Barn (Dave Duggan) has been sharp t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 May 3, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MAY DAY NOW) - Heavily bet in all three starts, son of "Forestry" broke his maiden last out and had to overcome some problems in the stretch to...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 May 3, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CITY VICAR) - Goes turf to dirt after finishing a close-up third on the Aqueduct lawn racing for $35,000. Previous effort saw her run third at ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 3, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (LOHAD) - Nice win at Gulfstream last out rallying from off the pace for his second win. Claimed that day by Dave Jacobson, he runs him here in ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #11 (THE KENTUCKY DERBY) May 2, 2009 img6:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (FRIESIAN FIRE) - I couldn't have been more impressed with this runner's sweeping of the three major stakes for three-year-olds at the Fair Grou...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #10 (THE WOODFORD RESERVE TURF CLASSIC (G1)) May 2, 2009 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PROUDINSKY) - His only poor race in his last six starts came on a "yielding" course at Belmont last fall in the "Turf Classic" (G1). His season...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #9 (THE HUMANA DISTAFF (G1)) May 2, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (GAME FACE) - Very talented filly has never finished worse that third (11-6-3-2). Daughter of "Menifee" resides in the top barn of Todd Pletcher...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #7 (THE EIGHT BELLES (G3)) May 2, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (FOUR GIFTS) - Freshened-up since finishing far back in the Fair Ground's Oaks (G2), I don't believe she cared for the sloppy track that day. Sh...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #6 (THE CHURCHILL DOWNS (G2)) May 2, 2009 img1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (SOK SOK ) - One of a pair entered by trainer Steve Asmussen and they'll race uncoupled. Colt has won three of his last four (all stakes) with h...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #4 May 2, 2009 img12:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (NORTHERN PRINCE) - Freshened-up for the past seven weeks after not having a break for six months. Son of "Northern Afleet" is training sharply ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #11 (THE KENTUCKY OAKS) May 1, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (RACHEL ALEXANDRA) - Prohibitive favorite has looked "just awesome" this year with three devastating wins in stakes, the last pair in G2 contest...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #9 (THE ALYSHEBA (G2)) May 1, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (DR. PLEASURE) - Ligtly raced, talented, and fragile, trainer J.T. Ward has had him extremely sharp in his two starts in '09 after coming back f...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 May 1, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MARULA) - Daughter of "Cape Town" will be making her seasonal and three-year-old debut this afternoon. Filly showed some talent in her two star...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #7 (THE LOUISVILLE (G2)) May 1, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ONE CAROLINE) - Undefeated (five for five) daughter of "Unbridled's Song" faces her toughest test to date, taking on the undefeated "Zenyatta" ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #5 May 1, 2009 img12:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (CUSTOM FOR CARLOS) - Colt broke his maiden at this seven-furlong distance in his second start and then finished a "trouble" third when tacklin...

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April 2009 Premium Picks

CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #10 April 30, 2009 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SMILE DOWN ON ME) - Working very fast for this after a pair on fine races, everything seeming to fall in place since trainer Dallas Stewart add...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 April 30, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (MYMISSJULIAC) - Claimed last out at Gulfstream by trainer Scott Lake for $20,000, he raises her up in value to $35K and she brings a lot of sp...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #5 April 30, 2009 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (TOCCETUP) - Poor start in her debut cost her any shot at the win, but to her credit she finished a competitive third. Stretches-out to a mile, ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 April 30, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (TRIPPI'S HOLIDAY) - She's run strong in all three of her starts, all on the grass at or around this price. Speed stalker runs second off a two...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #4 April 30, 2009 img2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ELUSIVE SURPRISE) - Filly drops for the Dallas Stewart barn after racing well in a pair at the maiden-special level. She has a sharp local dril...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 April 29, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (GOLDEN WEEKEND) - Moves back to the grass after finishing a strong 2nd at Keeneland on their "poly" surface. Clearly a better runner on the in...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #6 April 29, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (TAPITBOUND) - Just missed last out going a mile in the Gulfstream "slop" and son of "Tapit" has proven to be a reliable runner since coming to...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 April 29, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SOFTLY SPOKEN) - Daughter of the "Mr.Prospector" stallion "Greatness" has never finished worse than 2nd (4-2-2-0) and was claimed out of her la...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 April 29, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (MACHO CHICK) - Excellent return race on April 17th at Aqueduct. Making his first start in 9 months, he made a strong move turning for home and...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #2 April 29, 2009 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CLOUDSPUN) - Lightly raced and consistent, 4yr.old will run today off a Tom Amoss claim (currently a 30% winning angle). Still has some room fo...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #8 April 28, 2009 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (TOULOUSE LAUTREC) - Makes his first start since Jan. 3 and will do so off a trainer switch to Steve Klesaris. Colt finished a close-up second t...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 April 28, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SCOTCHONTHEROCKS) - Claimed two back at Gulfstream by Scott Lake, gelding has finished second in his first pair for the new barn including his ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 April 28, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (KRIS APPEAL) - Speedy runner makes his first start in 75 days and does so off a claim by Tim Hooper. Runs well fresh and he draws the rail. Ove...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 April 28, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (JUDITH'S EVENT) - Claimed two back by Ed Lehmann, runner won his first for the new barn five weeks later and has been freshened-up since. Worki...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #1 April 28, 2009 img12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MY MANHATTAN) - Makes her first start off a Tim Hooper claim (20%) and she looms the main speed in this contest. Veteran mare should go right t...

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Hawthorne Race #7 April 27, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (COCO CABANA) - She's won three of her last five, including a pair at this $10,000 price tag. She finished a strong second in her latest to a ve...

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HAWTHORNE Race #4 April 27, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (KID GUSTO) - Looks like the best speed and he's coming off a seven-week freshening for a good barn (Jim DiVito). When last seen, he finished a ...

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Delaware Park Race #5 April 27, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (WORKING CLASS HERO) - Drops into a claimer for the first time after showing good early speed facing maiden specials at Gulfstream Park. Sharp b...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 April 27, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (DESERT FLIGHT) - Much-improved runner broke her maiden last out at Gulfstream going five furlongs in a very impressive win. Race was her second...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #1 April 27, 2009 img1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (HUSS THE KING) - Scratched on Saturday to await this assignment. Has solid form in Arkansas and has by far the best figures. Hard to deny, but ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #10 April 26, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FUNDY) - He finished 3rd last out at Gulfstream despite having a "troubled" journey. He's working very fast since for trainer Helen Pitts and J...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 April 26, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (AVERYMERRYMOMENT) - State-bred daughter of "Distorted Humor" finished 2nd last out at Gulfstream facing "open" foes and is the choice today as...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 April 26, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ENDYMION) - Comes off a strong seasonal debut at this level and distance at Gulfstream where he finished a strong 2nd in fast time. Has good sp...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 April 26, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WESTERN FABLE) - Showed some ability at two and with normal growth he should come back a bigger and better animal. In a good barn (Carlos Marti...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #4 April 26, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DISPERSE) - Claimed out of a smashing maiden win by Mike Maker, a race where the 2nd,3rd, and 4th place runners all returned next out run compe...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #10 (THE DERBY TRIAL STAKES) April 25, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SANTANA SIX) - He finished second to the talented "Dunkirk" in his debut and has won his next two starts, breaking his maiden and winning an en...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 (THE WITHERS STAKES) April 25, 2009 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (THIS ONES FOR PHIL) - Fast and talented colt has won from both on and off the lead and has proven to be a reliable performer. This one-turn mil...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #8 April 25, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SNAPSHOT) - Could be the main speed. Wired a field at Gulfstream Park in fast time on February 28, and has been freshened-up since. Working ste...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 April 25, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SOCIAL ESCALADE) - The main speed and he draws the rail. Improving at this stage and as long as he breaks cleanly he'll be very tough to reel i...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #7 April 25, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SALUTE THE COUNT) - Talented turf performer has been freshened-up by trainer Mike Maker since a "gutsy" win at Gulfstream in fast time early in...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 April 24, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (TODD GOT EVEN) - Freshened-up since a pair of wins at Gulfstream when he was dropped into claimers. Stretches-out to a distance (one mile) that...

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KEENELAND Race #5 April 24, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (OFFICER ROCKET) - Once much classier runner was claimed by trainer Mike Maker last fall for $80,000 and has not run a bad race since. He won a ...

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KEENELAND Race #4 April 24, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (NICKEL PICKLE) - Capable of defeating tougher last year, his connections (trainer Mike Maker) bring him back in a soft spot off a 2 1/2 month f...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 April 24, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GRIFFEN AVENUE) - Speed-ball finished a pace-setting second facing tougher three back, then finished third next out. Filly had problems at the ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 April 24, 2009 img1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DRESSMAKER) - Switched to the dirt two starts back, she has an easy win and a solid second-place finish since the surface change. Claimed out o...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 April 23, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WILD ENTRY) - Goes second off a layoff for the Clement barn and colt has the inside advantage. Trainer wins at a 30% rate in this situation and...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 April 23, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (HOT PACE) - Makes his seasonal bow today for a barn (Barclay Tagg) that always has its runners sharp when they return from layoffs. This geldin...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 April 23, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (INGER MANAGEMENT) - Consistent sprinter finished second on this track on April fourth and his trainer (John Servis) will attempt to stretch-out...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #3 April 23, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ZEE ZEE) - Comes off a short freshening from the Richard Dutrow barn and will be shortening up for this attempt. She's kept very good company h...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 April 23, 2009 img1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ONE STEP AHEAD) - She's won three of five starts since being claimed by Bruce Levine and was sharp in an effort April second, her first race in...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 April 22, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (THERE ARE RAINBOWS) - Filly finished a strong 3rd in a tough field in her debut at Saratoga despite breaking slowly. She did the same last out ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 April 22, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (DRIVEN BY ROYAL) - Has speed/stalking ability and finished a solid 2nd on Feb.23rd. Ran poorly next out, was claimed that day and has a pair of...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 April 22, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (KITTY'S WISH) - Filly finished a rallying 4th last out facing maiden specials in her first turf appearance, after finishing 2nd in three straig...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 April 22, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LAVER) - Takes a big drop after just missing vs. tougher last out when trainer Todd Pletcher stretched him out on the turf. It's nearing the en...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 April 22, 2009 img1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (EVEN RAISE) - He's an amazing (9-3-0)in his last 12 starts, and has won 3 of 4 since being purchased by the Winning Move/Gary Contessa combo. ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 April 21, 2009 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (OPENLY SNEAKY) - Filly was claimed last out and will be racing today off a six-week freshening by her new trainer (Ed Begley). Gets fresh lasix...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 April 21, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (JAYAR) - Has his problems, but is usaully very good when rested like today. Goes second off a nine-month layoff and he has good stalking abilit...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 April 21, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SLING SHOT LISA) - Daughter of "Gulch" will move up in class after a solid second-place finish facing $25,000 open maidens last out. Pennsylvan...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 April 21, 2009 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (L'AFFAIRE) - Ships north from the Fair Grounds after being competitive in her last four. Claimed last out by Steve Klesaris for $15,000, he con...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #3 April 21, 2009 img1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TEN TEN TEN) - He goes third off a 3 1/2 month layoff and showed an improved run last out. He raced competitively last fall in New York and sho...

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HAWTHORNE Race #9 April 20, 2009 img6:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (COPPER FOREST) - He spent the winter in Florida but only made one start, a fine third place finish on the Gulfstream turf running for $40K. Con...

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HAWTHORNE Race #8 April 20, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TRIPPIT) - He comes here in-shape from Oaklawn and has more early speed than most entered. This will be only his second start at this $5K price...

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HAWTHORNE Race #5 April 20, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (GARBOSO) - Finished a solid third last out off a two-month layoff and did so despite a wide trip. Race was his first at this level and a slight...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 April 20, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (WHATSWRONGWITHME) - Stretches-out off a good try going seven furlongs in the slop two weeks ago. Has speed/stalking ability in a race where rac...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 April 20, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (VIRSITO) - Expensive ($275,000) son of "Dynaformer" makes his second start today and does so off a seven-week freshening. He raced evenly at Gu...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 April 19, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (OUR GOLDEN DREAM) - Talented runner will be making both her seasonal and three-year-old debut this afternoon. Raced well last year at two and i...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 April 19, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SNEAK PEAK) - Drops into a claimer after running competitively against maiden-special competition. Trainer Ken McPeek adds blinkers and runner ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 April 19, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (KIERNAN'S LEGACY) - Claimed by trainer Wesley Ward earlier in the meet, colt did not race until recently, rallying late to finish beaten two le...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 April 19, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2b (MINISHAFT) - She was eased in her debut racing on the dirt at Gulfstream, then just missed at 54-1 in start number two when switched to the gr...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 April 19, 2009 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (ROCK CANDY MT.) - Goes second off a break and will get the addition of blinkers today from trainer Rick Violette. Trainer names Eibar Coa (one ...

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KEENELAND Race #9 (THE COOLMORE LEXINGTON (G2)) April 18, 2009 img5:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MASALA) - Talented Pletcher-trained colt ran a solid and troubled fourth in the "Gotham" (G3) last out and has been training in sharp fashion s...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 April 18, 2009 img4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (HURRICANE HEAT) - Claimed earlier this year by Steve Asmussen, colt promptly won his first for the nation's leading trainer on March 19. Speed/...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 April 18, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MUCH THE BEST) - It's always the sign of a good horse when he first gets to the races he displays speed one day and the ability to rate on anot...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 April 18, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (AMAYSING ORPHAN) - Makes his third lifetime start and second off a Scott Lake claim. He finished second in his debut and he was led back to the...

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KEENELAND Race #3 April 18, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (FLYING WARRIOR) - Son of "Fusaichi Pegasus" will drop into a claimer today for the first time (a 40% winning move by trainer Bill Mott). His be...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 April 17, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CONFIRMONDI) - Easy win just one week ago facing similar and that came second off a Richard Dutrow claim and a subsequent two-month break. Has ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 April 17, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (PROMO) - Improved quite a bit last out in his first on this circuit. After a trio of poor efforts in New York, he shipped to the local barn of ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 April 17, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CAFFRE CAT) - She improved noticeably when switched to the grass last out. Daughter of "Catienus" finished a game second to a heavy favorite wh...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 April 17, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (WOOD BE ME) - He's been raced into shape by Mike Pino and is coming off a pair of sharp efforts at this one-turn mile. Speed/stalker is nicely ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 April 17, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DONNA'S SANDEE) - Veteran mare returns to the turf and it's the surface she seems to prefer. She raced well over the winter without winning, bu...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 April 16, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MATCHLESS ORINDA) - Very speedy filly will be cutting back in distance a furlong this afternoon and appears to be the lone speed of this group....

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 April 16, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (NET PRESENT VALUE) - He drops into a winning spot today going in a claimer for the first time in his career. Ran big in a stakes last out and i...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 April 16, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ANGEL ALY) - Returns off a half-year's absence this afternoon with some big changes. Drops into a claimer and makes her first start for trainer...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 April 16, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CALL ME TONY) - Veteran will be making his third start of the year and looks like he's coming around to a "peak" effort. Drops in price and tha...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 April 16, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (KARAKORUM ON BLACK) - Draws the rail for his first start back off a 4 1/2 month layoff and will also be taking a big drop in price. Competitive...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 April 15, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SUCCESSFUL SARAH) - Looms the main speed and and she she won in game fashion on Feb.20th in her 2nd start after being privately pirchased by th...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 April 15, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (LITTLE WISE GUY) - Busy runner makes his 3rd start within the last month. He's finished 2nd in his last pair , both to heavily favored and tale...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 April 15, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (INDEEDINGLY) - Pletcher trained colt takes a huge plunge in price ( from $80,000 down to $15K). Field isn't much and this is not only the logic...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 April 15, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CATCHING) - Hard-hitter has had a good winter down here and is coming off a solid win last out. Draws a nice "cozy" post and can take another.

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 April 15, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PUREGOODNISS) - Returns this afternoon from a 3 month layoff for trainer Joe Imperio. He showed some speed in his first pair and will run today...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 April 14, 2009 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (FAR OUT FIANCEE) - Takes a much needed drop in price and she'll also shorten-up in distance. Post is fine and she has enough tactical speed to...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 April 14, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (RAISED FOR SPEED) - He ran a big race in New York last out finishing second to a very good runner. Just off the pace style fits here with a fas...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 April 14, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (KID TORNADO) - Ships from New York where he's been training well for his debut. Son of "Lemon Drop Kid" is working fine and is in a fine barn w...

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TAMPA BAY Race #3 April 14, 2009 img1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DEVILISH MECKE) - Has the most speed and draws the rail after finishing second in her latest going 6.5 furlongs. The cut-back to five furlongs ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #3 April 14, 2009 img1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (PALACE ON THE LAKE) - Dopped to this level last out she finished a strong second beaten under a length. Gets an extra furlong this afternoon an...

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HAWTHORNE Race #8 April 13, 2009 img5:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SALTY RACHEL) - One of a pair of two fillies from the Christine Janks stable and they'll race uncoupled. This daughter of "Salt Lake" broke her...

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HAWTHORNE Race #4 April 13, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BELLE CHARME) - Has the best last out of these, and in fact in that second place finish, she handily defeated four of today's rivals. Logical s...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 April 13, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (ACOUSTIC SHADOW) - Sharp speed/stalker is positioned well in the gate and will make his first start for trainer Tim Hooper off a recent claim ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 April 13, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TALEITLIKEITAINT) - Makes his first local start and does so off a Cody Autry claim and a subsequent six-week layoff, both strong winning stats ...

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HAWTHORNE Race #1 April 13, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (PRINCESS KAYLYN) - Speedy filly drops from a maiden special here on March 14, into a $15K claimer this afternoon. Capable of taking these wire-...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 April 12, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (SNEAK PEAK) - He appears to be coming around for the leading trainer at this meet (Ken McPeek). Gelding has show some ability on the grass and...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 April 12, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ANASI) - Colt has been running well against maiden specials without getting the job done. Trainer Ken McPeek drops him into a claimer for the f...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 April 12, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PRINCESS BUDDHA) - Filly moves from a strong effort on the grass (her best in a while), to the main track and drops in price. Set-up for a big ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #2 April 12, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CHIHULYKEE) - He probably need his latest as he did not run well off a layoff. Trainer Wesley Ward is strong 2nd back and even better when he r...

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OAKLAWN PARK Race #11 (THE ARKANSAS DERBY (G2)) April 11, 2009 img6:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (OLD FASHIONED) - Poor ride last out, not a lack of talent cost him the win. Talented runner was much closer to a fast pace than he should have ...

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OAKLAWN PARK Race #9 April 11, 2009 img5:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (UNO MAS) - He didn't fire in the slop at the Fair Grounds in the recent "Louisiana Derby", but had raced well against "Friesian Fire" in his p...

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KEENELAND Race #9 (THE BLUEGRASS STAKES (G1)) April 11, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MAFAAZ) - Winner of the first "Kentucky Derby Challenge" race in England, he brings an undefeated record on "synthetic" surfaces to the contest...

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KEENELAND Race #7 April 11, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MY PAL CHARLIE) - He'll be cutting back in distance off a wide trip in the slop going long at the Fair Grounds on March 14. He made a strong mi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 April 11, 2009 img1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DUBINSKY) - Colt has run into some tough opponents in his recent races, finishing second and fourth to future stakes winners, "Taqurub" and "Qu...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 April 10, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (TOGETHER INDY) - Nice debut run saw this son of "Not For Love" break slowly, rushed into the pace, and hold well to finish third. Comes-back a...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 April 10, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BUDDHA POWER) - Stalker draws the rail and is coming off a short freshening for a very good barn (Chad Brown). Speed is a bit "shaky" if all go...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 April 10, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CONFIRMONDI) - Richard Dutrow-trained runner will make his second start this afternoon off a recent two-month layoff. Veteran had no chance in ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 April 10, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TOP ROCK) - Nice debut saw him be involved from the start after breaking slowly, reaching the front and tiring late to finish third. Four-year-...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #3 April 10, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (PANTHERAS CHARGE) - Colt is on a big upward curve and the improvement has come with his switch to "real" dirt. He finished second two back at O...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 April 9, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (FUHREVER DANCING) - Drops in price and shortens-up for the Asmussen barn this afternoon. Brings good speed to the contest and has a lot of back...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 April 9, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (KIERNAN'S LEGACY) - He's finished second in both starts at this meet for a very low-percentage barn and was claimed out of his latest by the hi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 April 9, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CLOSE TO THE VEST) - Has good stalking ability and he'll be returning today off almost a six-week layoff for the Carlos Martin barn. Trainer ad...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 April 9, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (HONEY SNIPPETS) - Filly ran a much-improved race recently off her debut last fall. The layoff and a move to the Richard Dutrow barn appears to ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 April 9, 2009 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BOCA BELLE) - Filly wil be making back-to-back starts for the first time this afternoon. She has proven speed and in her latest she finished a ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 April 8, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (MAY DAY NOW) - Logical selection and probable favorite has finished 2nd in his first two starts, and last out was beaten by a good-looking winn...

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KEENELAND Race #8 April 8, 2009 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SELVA) - She has proven to be both reliable and versatile in her short career. She won at 7 furlongs in Canada last year at two and recently wo...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 April 8, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (HEIR TO THE STONE) - Talented state-bred is a "head" shy of being undefeated and he had a troubled filled outing that day. Speed/stalker is nic...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 April 8, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MR. DR. PROFESSOR) - Claimed out of his latest by the Scott Lake barn, they immediately move him up to a starter-allowance. Well-bred with lots...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 April 8, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (EAGER EMMA) - Top barn ("Shug McGaughey) doesn't have many New York-breds but this filly is by "Unbridled's Song" and cost $220,000 as a yearli...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 April 7, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (AFRICAN ANGEL) - Has the rail and he'll be dropping back into a claimer after finishing fourth in a pair of entry level allowances. He beat thi...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 April 7, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ORIENTATED LADY) - Filly will run first off a Cody Autry claim at the Fair Grounds and first off a seven week rest after the purchase. Both of ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 April 7, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MYSTERY TUNE) - Very fast and lightly raced. Equally adept on turf or dirt and a track with some moisture in it (like yesterday here) would not...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #6 April 7, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (NUMERO UNO LADY) - Filly picked up her game last out in her first against winners. After beating "weak" maidens two back, she was much stronger...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 April 7, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (TRUE VALUES) - He's finished second in his last three races all at this level. Latest was his best yet, as both the winner and third finisher b...

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HAWTHORNE Race #8 April 6, 2009 img5:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SORREL OF THE SEA) - Looked very sharp in breaking his maiden first out and has since been sold to owner/trainer Louie Roussel. Professional wi...

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HAWTHORNE Race #6 April 6, 2009 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LAWN) - Very consistwent mare is lightly raced for her age (five-years-old) and is returning here after three strong starts at Oaklawn Park. Ha...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 April 6, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (WEBB ROAD) - Fine debut saw him stalk the pace and make a strong late bid, falling 3/4 of a length shy of the winner. In a good barn (Layne Gil...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 April 6, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (GOSSIP GIL) - One-run type will need someone to help press "Zoom Zoom" to offer her best. She rallied for second last out in a starter-allowanc...

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HAWTHORNE Race #2 April 6, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (WILDWOOD GOLD) - She's coming off a wire-to-wire win to exit the 2l level and did so in her second back off the winter break here. She's light...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 April 5, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PAPAL DECREE) - Nice race last out first off a four-month break and accompanied by a drop in price. "Jerkens the Elder" has him working fast an...

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KEENELAND Race #7 April 5, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (WICKED STYLE) - Hard-hitter looked sharp in a winning effort at Gulfstream Park on March 12. He comes back to Keeneland where he is a stakes wi...

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KEENELAND Race #6 April 5, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (SILVER TIME) - Good tactical speed is in her corner and in her most recent she held well for the show spot at Oaklawn after being involved in a...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #3 April 5, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (SHOTEKA) - Rather poor group is lined up here and this five-year-old is nicely spotted today to break his maiden. He drops a bit and has run f...

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KEENELAND Race #3 April 5, 2009 img2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (HYRULE) - Nicely set-up by "Hall of Famer" Bill Mott to take this. The field's only runner to have a win on this "poly" will be dropping in pri...

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AQUEDUCT Race #11 April 4, 2009 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (WILLSBORO POINT) - Curious spot for this stakes winner, as he's lightly raced and loves the grass. Working well and looks ready to go. But why ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #10 (THE CARTER HDCP.(G1)) April 4, 2009 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (KODIAK KOWBOY) - Lots of speed signed-up (as you would expect) in a Grade 1 sprint. This reliable performer finished second in his seasonal de...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 (THE WOOD MEMORIAL (G1)) April 4, 2009 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (I WANT REVENGE) - Not much to add to his last race. California transplant was simply awesome in winning the "Gotham"(G3) in his first outside o...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 (THE EXCELSIOR (G3)) April 4, 2009 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BARRIER REEF) - He's really blossomed lately and looked super last out in winning The "Stymie" hdcp. on the inner surface at this diatance. The...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 (THE BAY SHORE (G3)) April 4, 2009 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (TAQARUB) - The main speed is nicely positioned in the gate at this distance to clear off early. He looked great in his first three on this cir...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 April 4, 2009 img3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (MONTECORE) - Son of "Hold That Tiger" raced well against open company in three starts at the Fair Grounds and after a seven-week freshening wil...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 April 4, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CHEROKEE FOCUS) - Makes his first start off a Bruce Levine claim (a 35% winning angle) and new trainer will drop him slightly and shorten him u...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 April 4, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (JUST AN INVESTMENT) - Excellent debut saw him chase a fast pace, bid to reach the front and be outfinished late to run second. He's worked fast...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 April 4, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DESPITE THE ODDS) - Colt by "Speightstown" cost $300,000 at auction and by the looks of his first effort, that could be money well spent. He wo...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 April 4, 2009 img1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (RNBS BLACKWATERROLL) - Daughter of the turf sire "In Excess" will move to the grass after a dirt sprint to begin her career. She showed some sp...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 April 4, 2009 img1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (FRIENDLY POCKET) - Drops back into a claimer after facing much tougher last out. Tactical speed to stalk successfully and Dominguez climbs aboa...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 April 3, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PLACID WATERS) - Moves back to the main track after a failed attempt on the grass last out. Previous dirt race was strong and she's well spotte...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 April 3, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (HAITIAN SENSATION) - Talented runner keeps getting better and he's run well from on the pace and from a stalking position. Distance should not ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 April 3, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WILD ENTRY) - Impressive debut saw this colt have a troubled start, but close strongly to finish second, a 1/2 length off the winner who has si...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 April 3, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MUTAKAWAY) - Re-claimed by trainer Bruce Levine in late February veteran mare did well when she raced for him last year. She's been freshened-u...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 April 3, 2009 img1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (UNWRITTEN) - Wonderful runner always gives his all and enters this in the best shape of his life. Has the most speed and there's doesn't appear...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 April 2, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (B R'S GIRL) - She'll be cutting back to a one-turn mile and will be making her third start back from a layoff for a very sharp trainer (Marty W...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 April 2, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SEE MORE SPIRIT) - Veteran has recently "picked up his game" with the addition of blinkers, winning on February 6, and finishing a "game" secon...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 April 2, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (HOOKED UP) - He's finished second and third in his last pair at this bottom tag and last out wasn't far behind a heavily favored winner. Field ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 April 2, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ENGLISH SPIRIT) - Drops to a career low spot off a layoff for trainer Bill White. Filly has a sharp work on March 25 and things look in place f...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 April 2, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (GATTA NIKKI) - Takes a big drop, goes turf to dirt, and shortens-up in distance for a trainer (Pete Walder) who has positive stats with all of ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 April 1, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (HIT A HOMER) - Claimed last out by Mike Pino, he'll immediately send this gelded son of "Grand Slam" to the grass. His only previous turf race ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 April 1, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (NOTACHARLIE'S ANGEL) - Speed/stalker has been very sharp in her last four starts and is nicely positioned in the gate to race just off the lead...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 April 1, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (NEXT DAY) - Gelding is not a confirmed loser like many entered here as he's only made one start. He raced evenly in his debut going two-turns a...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 April 1, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DISTINCT TREND) - Daughter of "Mr. Greeley" was well bet in her Feb.15th debut, but had a poor break and then raced in heavy traffic. Her train...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #3 April 1, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SHONE) - Veteran takes a big drop today after having a pair of poor starts in his last two starts coming off a layoff. Mile distance is right u...

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March 2009 Premium Picks

TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #9 March 31, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (S S ROYAL ENDEAVOR) - Filly has been freshened-up for the past two months by the barn of Kate O'Connell. Filly stalked in her debut, bid strong...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 March 31, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ISLANDPROSPECTBOB) - He easily beat a field at this tag last out and was claimed by Mary Bennett (she of the Gerald and Dale family). He's had ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #5 March 31, 2009 img2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WISE FROLIC) - She'll drop off her debut in which she showed good tactical speed. Filly moves from a low percentage barn to a very good one (Ge...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 March 31, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BRIGHT STAR) - Excellent debut two weeks ago, saw her stalk, make a strong bid, and flatten a bit in the last 1/16th to finish third. Repeat of...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 March 31, 2009 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (CAPTAIN MALONE) - He had a poor post(11) last out on a track that favored the inside that day. He raced wide and held his ground late to finish...

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HAWTHORNE Race #8 March 30, 2009 img5:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DANGEROUS SUMMER) - He finished a close-up second last out after being out-finished by today's rival "Mike's Magic". Has a tactical edge on tha...

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HAWTHORNE Race #3 March 30, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SWEEP THE NATION) - Consistent runner reaffirmed her fondness for this surface after returning from Oaklawn. Filly finished second at this leve...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 March 30, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (HOT FINANCE) - Speed/stalker is in good form at this time and draws well in the gate outside the other speed. Can win this from just off the pa...

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HAWTHORNE Race #2 March 30, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (GO SUSANNAH) - Fair Grounds shipper is from the top barn of Mike Stidham. She'll stretch-out in distance after a pair of even efforts sprinting...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 March 30, 2009 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BRING ME A FORTUNE) - Drops into a $40K claimer off a good debut effort in a maiden special race just 13 days ago. Filly had a poor start, yet ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 March 29, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (KATSKILL BAY) - Freshened-up since breaking his maiden in early February, son of "Desert Warrior" is training well for his first start against ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 March 29, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (AWESOME SIX) - Consistent filly has "hit the board" in all five of her trips to the post. Probably better on the grass, she drops into a condit...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 March 29, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (INDIAN WAR DANCE) - Recently returned from a long layoff, he runs this afternoon for his fourth trainer in four starts since returning. Old-tim...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 March 29, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CUGATCHA) - Stretches-out and gets the addition of blinkers after sprinting here just eight days ago. Well set-up by her trainer (Mike Jablow) ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #3 March 29, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (OUR EDGE) - He stretches-out to a mile this afternoon after showing some speed in a sprint. Trained by Nick Zito who won a pair yesterday, colt...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #12 March 28, 2009 img6:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (AUDEAMUS) - Just missed last out going two-turns and will be cutting back to a one-turn mile today. Draws the rail, has some tactical speed, an...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #11 (THE APPLETON HDCP. (G3)) March 28, 2009 img6:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (VANQUISHER) - He cuts-back in distance and this one-run type ran well in his latest to finish fourth as the pace scenario did not favor his sty...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 (THE FLORIDA DERBY (G2)) March 28, 2009 img5:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (QUALITY ROAD) - Draws inside of his main rivals and has a big edge in the early speed department in a race that is very "light" on pace. He loo...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 (THE SWALE STAKES (G2)) March 28, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (THIS ONES FOR PHIL) - After a big win in the "Sunshine Millions Dash", his first start for Richard Dutrow, he was a bit "over his head" last ou...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 March 28, 2009 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (BROAD RIVER) - He ran a solid second on Feb. 28 in his first start off a Mike Maker claim. Speed/stalker showed a lot of "grit" that day and th...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 March 28, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (PARADISE DANCER) - Well-spotted this afternoon by a very good trainer (Kirk Ziadie). Veteran is cutting back to his favorite distance after fin...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 March 28, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SOL A PINO) - Returns off a two-month freshening for "Hall of Famer" Bill Mott. He won on this course Jan. 4 when returning from a similar layo...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 March 28, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (NICANOR) - All eyes will be on this full brother to the great, but ill-fated "Barbaro" in this race. He finished a much-improved second in his ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 March 28, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SOUL SPIRIT) - He's been running against some tough fields at the entry level allowance condition for some time now and has several good tries ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #3 March 28, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (SENOR LECHE) - Moves back to the main track off a failed one race turf experiment. He finished a solid second in his debut to a runner who cam...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #2 March 28, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PRESSURE POINT) - He did not run well last out on the one day card that's conducted on the Ocala "poly." Previous start here was fine and he's ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #1 March 28, 2009 img1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MIGHTY SCORE) - He finished second on January 31 overcoming a bumping incident at the start and showing much improved speed over his debut run....

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 March 27, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (PRESS ONLY) - Logical selection has finished second in his last three starts all at this level. Draws the rail and stalker is the choice to bre...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 March 27, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (JANUARY GENT) - Looks very tough in here after a big win in late December and a subsequent second-place finish to the talented "Driven By Succe...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 March 27, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CITY ON LINE) - He's raced well in all of his turf start since coming to the U.S. last fall from Europe. Drops into a claimer for the first tim...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 March 27, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (JOE CORRIGAN) - Much-improved runner has become a better horse since his connections sent him around two-turns. Easily defeated "open" foes las...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #3 March 27, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (FAIR CATCH) - His best two starts have been on the turf and he's dropping into a claimer and returning from a freshening today. The pick.2nd pi...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 March 26, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PHANTOM RISING) - She was impressive in her debut, winning at first asking at a tough distance (7 furlongs) In the barn of "Hall of Famer" Bill...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 March 26, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (IV'E HEARD IT ALL) - Drops in half and runs today at his favorite distance. He had a "troubled" trip last out, and that effort came after a 3 m...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 March 26, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (BRASY EVENT) - Speedy colt has been involved from the start in both of his races at the maiden special level. Drop into a claimer can only help...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 March 26, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (LOVAMOR) - Filly appears to be sitting on her maiden win today after being competitive in three starts on the turf against better stock. In th...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #3 March 26, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (HAYLEY'S VICTORY) - Lots of positives here. Switches barns ( to Marty Wolfson 35% with new arrivals), cuts-back in distance, drops in class, an...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 March 25, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (THENPUTITBACK) - Claimed recently by trainer Wesley Ward, she ran once against better and is dropping back to the claimed level. Nicely spotted...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 March 25, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (EIGHTYFIVE S) - Draws the rail, drops in price, goes short to long, and does all of this for trainer Greg DiPrima and jockey Ramon Dominguez. L...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 March 25, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (KITTY'S WISH) - Draws an outside post, but is the main speed and has the best last figure on view. She'll move up in price but has a sharp rece...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 March 25, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (LIZZIE GREY) - Filly cuts-back in distance, drops in price, and will race today with "blinker's off". That's a lot of things to like and she al...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 March 25, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (EXCLUSIVE HOPPER) - Very hard-hitting mare has finished in the money in her last three starts here and is makin her third start back off a rece...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 March 24, 2009 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (VICTORY DRINK) - He returns from a eight-month layoff, but if ready he'll beat these. Gelding has the best form and the highest figures and ha...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 March 24, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (WINCAT) - Latest was really eye-popping. In his second start back off a 11-month layoff he went wire-to-wire winning by seven lengths in very ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 March 24, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TAURUS) - Very consistent speed/stalker is gunning for his third in a row this afternoon. Moves up in value, but has handled tougher in the pas...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #5 March 24, 2009 img2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (GOLDEN DEEDS) - Daughter of "Langfuhr" ran a huge race last out in an "off the turf" contest to finish a close-up second. Moves to the infield ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 March 24, 2009 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SERGEANT KEITH) - He's finished in second place in four straight races including a pair at this level and distance. Brings a stalking style to ...

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HAWTHORNE Race #9 March 23, 2009 img6:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MR. HOLIDAY) - Drops, goes second off a break, and gets the addition of blinkers today. Colt has never before raced in a claimer and has displa...

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HAWTHORNE Race #6 March 23, 2009 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DOC KATE) - Very consistent veteran fits at the tag and is coming off a sharp second-place finish on March 6, her first start since late Decemb...

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HAWTHORNE Race #4 March 23, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (KID GUSTO) - Speedy runner finished second in his return from Gulfstream at this level and distance. Obvious contender may go favored here. Win...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 March 23, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (HIGH WAGER) - She had a nice sprint "prep" that should set her up well for this stretch-out in distance. She's yet to try two-turns, but her ru...

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HAWTHORNE Race #1 March 23, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (I'M IT WAYNE) - Ships back from Gulfstream in-shape and ready to roll for the powerful Calabrese/Slomkowski duo. Colt broke his maiden here las...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #8 March 22, 2009 img5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PACIFIC GULF) - Broke his maiden at this distance earlier in the meet and last out finished a solid third at this level sprinting. Goes two-tur...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 March 22, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (THEROMANCEISOVER) - She raced evenly in her debut just 10 days ago and will run back under the same conditions for a trainer (Carlos Martin) wh...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 March 22, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (EXTINGUISH) - He finished a "bang-up" second on this surface last out after shipping north from Gulfstream. Has plenty of gas in his tank and c...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 March 22, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ELIXIR) - The main speed drops in his third start back off a long layoff. Lightly raced and in a dangerous barn (Bruce Levine) he's the horse t...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #3 March 22, 2009 img2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CARELESS RAPTURE) - Speedy sort is cutting back from a mile race where she reached the front and tired in the last 100 yards. Two starts back s...

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TURFWAY PARK Race #10 March 21, 2009 img5:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WEST SIDE BERNIE) - Looks to be coming into this ready for a peak effort. He won the "Kentucky Cup" on this course last fall and was not disgra...

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TURFWAY PARK Race #9 (THE RUSHAWAY) March 21, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (NO INFLATION) - He broke his maiden in his only previous race on a "polytrack" course last fall at Keeneland going nine furlongs. Won his seaso...

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TURFWAY PARK Race #8 (THE BOURBONETTE) March 21, 2009 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (HONCHIS'N PONCHINS) - Nice race last out at Gulfstream finishing second in a sprint. She'll stretch-out this afternoon and returns to a "synthe...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 March 21, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PRECIOUS PRIDE) - Trainer (Bruce Levine) is not known for first-out success, but is one of the best second time out. This filly had some proble...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 March 21, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ZIPTRIONIC) - Troubled trip last out in his return from a seven-month layoff led to a third-place finish. Gelded son of "City Zip" has worked s...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 March 20, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MYMAMADONTDANCE) - Cuts back in distance and goes turf to dirt for trainer Ken McPeek. Colt finished a fine third on the dirt in his debut faci...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 March 20, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (JET JASON) - He chased a very fast pace in his debut from an outside post before tiring badly while wide the whole race. Draws the rail and may...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 March 20, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HELLO POOCHI POOH) - Laurel shipper enters this in career best shape at present having become a stakes winner last out. Draws the rail and has ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 March 20, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CHARY) - Filly stretches back-out to a mile after a solid try last out at this level sprinting. Returns quickly and Prado stays put. The pick.2...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 March 20, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DIVA'S GOLD) - In great shape at present, filly will start today fresh off a Scott Lake claim from Mike Maker. She's been given the trainer's f...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 March 19, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DEMALIAT) - This filly appears to be the main-speed if ready off an August 10 layoff. She has good fighting ability when hooked and her work ac...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 March 19, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BELIEVEINMENOW) - Five-year-old by "Tiznow" has had a productive career from a limited number of chances (16-5-2-2) and has proven to be equall...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 March 19, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (LE GRAND CRU) - He broke his maiden in "flashy" style on this course last March, then wasn't seen again until a couple of weeks ago where he ra...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 March 19, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (RUNNIN ON GUILT) - She lost all chance at the win last out when she had a terrible break. She raced 12-13 lengths from the lead and closed stro...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 March 19, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (PAPAL DECREE) - Son of "Awesome Again" is training well for his first start since last fall. He had a pair of races at that time and showed som...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 March 18, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (PLANTINA ROSE) - Improving with each start, filly has enough early speed to not let this outside post hurt her chances. Can stalk early and wi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 March 18, 2009 img4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (MILLIROCK) - Logical contender and probable favorite. Speed/stalker is (0-2-2) in his last 5, most of them against tougher. Finished 2nd last ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 March 18, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MORNING THEFT) - Looms very large over this group. Gelded son of "Stephen Got Even" showed sharp speed in the winter of "08" at Gulfstream and ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 March 18, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (TIFFANY ROCK) - Filly is halved in value today ( $20,000 down to 10K) and raced well last out against the tougher company. Trainer Cam Gambolat...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #3 March 18, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FUNNY MOON) - Filly made up considerable ground in her debut going 7 furlongs and did so for a trainer that rarely has runners do well on that ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 March 17, 2009 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SUCCESSFUL DUDE) - Excellent speed shown against much tougher in his only start, last August at Delaware Park. Working for the past four months...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 March 17, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (VINNIE'S WILD TALE) - Talented three-year-old was thrown into the "Spectacular Bid" stakes off a pair of wins in his first three starts. Soundl...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 March 17, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (TRICKABLE) - Has speed/stalking ability and is very sharp at present. She's really turned it around since coming to the barn of Randy Allen. Lo...

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TAMPA BAY Race #6 March 17, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (MANY MESAS) - He finished a close-up third two back facing $10K claimers, but did not run well last out on a wet track. Drops to $8000 and dra...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 March 17, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (FAVORITE VALAY) - Reclaimed by Keith Lebarron two starts back, he ran a huge race last out to just miss. Late runner figures to get a fast pace...

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HAWTHORNE Race #9 March 16, 2009 img6:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (THE ELEVATOR) - Wired cheaper at Oaklawn on February 28, but he did it in solid time and has a fast work since shipping here. A repeat of that ...

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HAWTHORNE Race #3 March 16, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (OUR BLAZE) - Speedy mare was in fine form when the winter meet ended, having a win and a second place finish in her first two efforts at this $...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 March 16, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (INVISIBLE FIRE) - Filly finished a strong second two back, but did not fire in her latest. Cuts-back in distance and she has a versatile runnin...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 March 16, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SARDINIAN SOIREE) - Sharp maiden win on Feb. 18 going wire-to-wire in her first start going around two-turns. Meets winners for the first time,...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 March 16, 2009 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (HOW FAR IS HEAVEN) - Claimed out of his last start by Keith Lebarron, he drops him in price and versatile runner has a big "bullet" work since ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 March 15, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (HAWKINSVILLE) - He's raced well in his last three at this level and distance. Projected fast pace today can help his stalking style lead to a w...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 March 15, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (IN DEBT JOANNE) - Nice effort last out against tougher in her second back off a layoff. Consistent runner drops in class today and gets the add...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 March 15, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (LOOK OF BEAUTY) - Filly stretches out in distance this afternoon off a pair of solid sprint efforts. Nice work for this and she owns the best s...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 March 15, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (SANTURI) - Goes first of a Wesley Ward claim (a 30% winning angle) and is well-spotted and well drawn in the gate. He just missed in his latest...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 March 15, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ISYOUIS) - Filly finished a solid second two back despite having a troubled trip and actually has had problems of some type in all three starts...

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OAKLAWN Park Race #10 (THE REBEL STAKES) March 14, 2009 img6:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (OLD FASHIONED) - Race is his to lose on paper. Colt continues to improve and he returned recently to win the "Southwest" stakes on this surface...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #9 (THE LOUISIANA DERBY) March 14, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PATENA) - Runs for the first time for the IEAH/Dutrow connection after a private purchase following his last race. Colt finished second in that...

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AQUEDUCT Race #10 March 14, 2009 img5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BONGO BOY) - Trainer Bruce Levine adds blinkers ( a 29% winning angle) to this runner who has been a step slow from the gate in both his starts...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #8 (THE MERVYN MUNIZ MEMORIAL HDCP.) March 14, 2009 img5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SOLDIER'S DANCER) - Talented runner has begun to join the elite of the older turf runners in this country. He's won on both coasts and this 1 1...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 (THE CICADA) March 14, 2009 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DREAM PLAY) - Looms large over this field. Last out in her second start off a nine-month layoff she destroyed a field in a small stakes. Win ca...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 March 13, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (EAST LEESTOWN) - Daughter of "Toccet" needed her recent return run (her first in seven months). Stretches out in her second start for trainer I...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 March 13, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FUTURE PROSPECT) - Was set-up well last out going long off a sprint try, but with blinkers added he "reared" at the break and did not participa...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 March 13, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (Formal King) - Logical contender and probable favorite from the barn of Richard Dutrow. Drops and goes turf to dirt seeking victory #7 in his 1...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 March 13, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (LOVE ON A WIRE) - Claimed out of a recent dirt race by Chad Brown. New trainer keeps him at the same $30K tag and immediately moves him to the ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #2 March 13, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BEARS GENERAL) - He showed some fine early speed last out after having to be sent hard from his extreme outside post (12). He stayed on well un...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 March 12, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CLOUD OF SMOKE) - Claimed last out off her return from a layoff. She probably needed the start as filly finished an even fourth. New trainer (S...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 March 12, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BESO DEL SUR) - Nice maiden win at Calder in late December as she rallied intelligently after breaking slowly to get up for the win. Tried a to...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 March 12, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (VALID SUM) - Son of "Street Cry" finished an even fourth in his debut despite having some traffic issues. Training well since, trainer Kiaran M...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 March 12, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (GALLANT AGAIN) - He raced wide against a much tougher field last out, and flattened out after turning for home. Speed/stalker drops for this an...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 March 12, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (STRASHIP STEVE) - He's well spotted this afternoon by trainer Steve Dwoskin after not firing last out in an allowance. Has some talent and the ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 March 11, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (NATIONAL CAPTAIN) - As consistent as they come, he's hasn't been out of the money in over 18 months. Won his latest on the local lawn and is we...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 March 11, 2009 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (JET JASON) - Had a tough outside post (11) in his debut, but he still was involved in the pace while racing wide until half-way around the turn...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 March 11, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (NOORISSUN) - Goes turf to dirt for the Pletcher barn. She just missed in her latest after encountering a lot of trouble. Bred for the dirt, and...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 March 11, 2009 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (VOLOS) - Logical selection and probable favorite. Lightly raced, just missed last out racing for 30K, drops slightly and it's Dominguez riding ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 March 11, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (I KNOW WHY) - Nice debut race despite having a "ton" of trouble. Broke slowly, was rushed into contention, then had traffic woes on the turn be...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 March 10, 2009 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DOTPOWER) - Speedy filly draws the rail and looks like the mains speed of the party. Improving at this point, and she can take these wire-to-wi...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 March 10, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PROSPERITY AVENUE) - Filly had worked like a stakes winner leading up to her maiden win and she didn't disappoint, winning easily in her first ...

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TAMPA BAY BAY Race #8 March 10, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PREMIER ROMA) - Filly is doubled-up in price by trainer Gerald Bennett after a fine debut run. Daughter of "Burning Roma" set/pressed a fast pa...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #6 March 10, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MR. GEORGES DREAM) - Has some speed, and he ran well last time despite some trouble in his first race going long on the dirt. Not a lot of spee...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 March 10, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SUNSHINE LORRRAINE) - Filly raced evenly against $25K opposition last out in her first race in six weeks. Drops to $15,000 for the first time, ...

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HAWTHORNE Race #7 March 9, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ALL JOKING ASIDE) - Fast, fresh, and working well. Improving since a claim by Tammy Domenosky last October, he's run twice for her and has show...

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HAWTHORNE Race #4 March 9, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (RUN FOR SILVER) - Gelding began to improve whe he was sent to the barn of Mike Reavis. "Altered" son of "Silver Charm" just missed in early Jan...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 March 9, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (CHARGING HERO) - New York shipper had trouble last out in a starter-allowance where he finished third. Top pair in that contest both returned t...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 March 9, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (ONLYGOTAMINUTE) - Returns off a half-year's absence this afternoon. Speedy runner drops into a claimer and will get the addition of blinkers fr...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 March 9, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (GERONI) - Talented runner makes his first stsrt in eight months and will do so for a new trainer (Chad Brown). Working well, and he's raced fin...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 March 8, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (MAGICAL AFFAIR) - Moves to the turf for trainer Mike Matz after a pair of second-place finishes going a mile on the main track. Looks set for a...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 March 8, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SPORTIN MAN) - Showed good speed last out at the MSW level, race was only his second since last winter. Drops into a claimer this afternon.2nd ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 March 8, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SHINING SEA) - Improving filly was sharp last out winning a second-level allowance at Philadelphia Park. Speed/stalker drws the rail and is the...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 March 8, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (INDY'S SONATA) - Very impressive win in her debut. She won despite hitting the gate at the start and proving best at a difficult distance for a...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 March 8, 2009 img1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (WONDER MAN) - He's had trouble in his last four starts and has run well in his last three. Has some speed, and with a "clean" break he can visi...

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THE SANTA ANITA HDCP.(G1) Race #10 March 7, 2009 img8:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (COURT VISION) - Talented colt is one of the few entered that you know will gete the distance with no problem. Always of though highly of him a...

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SANTA ANITA Race #7 (THE SANTA ANITA OAKS) March 7, 2009 img6:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (STARDOM BOUND) - She looms a short-priced and a very deserving favorite in this edition of the Santa Anita Oaks. Returned last out to win the "...

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OAKLAWN PARK Race #9 (THE RAZORBACK HDCP (G3)) March 7, 2009 img6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (JONESBORO) - Seeks a repeat in this prestigious feature, having proved successful last year. Fast runner is coming off a brief freshening, but ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 (THE GOTHAM STAKES(G3)) March 7, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MASALA) - Lightly raced, talented son of "Lion Heart" showed hints of big ability at two when he broke his maiden in his 2nd start. Freshened-u...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 (THE TOBOGGAN HDCP(G3)) March 7, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DRIVEN BY SUCCESS) - Very fast New York-bred has won all three of his stsrts since moving to the barn of Bruce Levine. He's been thoroughly dom...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 March 6, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (ROYALLY FORTUNATE) - Speedy filly makes her 3rd start back off almost a five month break. She tracked and tired last out and trainer John Paris...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 March 6, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SOLITAIRE) - Very consistent runner finished "out of the money" last out for the first time in his career. He had a very rough trip in that one...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 March 6, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HAITIAN SENSATION) - He's improving at this point and has run strongly in all three starts on this inner-course. Broke his maiden last out and ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 March 6, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BRUNO'S A BITER) - He won easily last out at this mile trip, and is in career best shape at this point for trainer Scott Lake. The choice to wi...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 March 6, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (CHECK POINT) - Cuts-back in distance and goes turf to dirt for her second start this winter. Filly ran well at Philadelphia Park in a pair of ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 March 5, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (KULE WIND) - Shortens-up a furlong after chasing the pace and tiring slightly at this level on Jan. 30. Previous race saw his just miss breakin...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 March 5, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (NEWS SOURCE) - Chased a wire-to-wire winner last out before weakening late to finish third. Race was his first in 70 days and he should move fo...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 March 5, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (THE STORM IS BACK) - Speedy filly returns from a mid-December layoff this afternoon. Working very fast and she's the horse to catch and beat.2n...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 March 5, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (KISSA MELISSA) - Filly has raced well in all four of her starts this winter in New York. One run type should receive a lively pace to rally int...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 March 5, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (SNIPE) - Excellent debut saw him set/press the pace and hold well once displaced for the lead by the heavy favorite and eventual winner. The p...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 March 4, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CHOBE) - He had a troubled trip from a wide post on Jan. 25, his first race in over two months, and first at this $10K tag. Sharp work on Feb. ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 March 4, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (KNOT NEWS) - Freshened-up for the past seven weeks by the Contessa barn. Filly had traffic problems last out and it was a valid excuse. Previou...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 March 4, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (TWOPUNCHESTOGO) - Speedball draws a tough post, but he still looks like he can clear these early. Tired last out in a race won by the impressi...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 March 4, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (OSAGE) - Drops into a claimer for the first time for the Mike Matz barn. Son of "Repent" chased the pace in a MSW contest at this distance last...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 March 4, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HEAD HEART HOOF) - Drops into a claimer for the first time this afternoon. Has plenty of speed and draws the rail. New York-bred has been his "...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 March 3, 2009 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (NUMBER UNO LADY) - She finished a sharp second two back in her first appearance at this meet, then ran a non-threatening third last out as the ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 March 3, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SLEW ALL OVER) - Sophomore filly has finished second or third in six of her 10 lifetime starts. Stalker has done most of her work at this $12,5...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 March 3, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SMART ROSE) - Filly is well spotted today to pick up another win. She won at this distance going wire-to-wire two back, then just missed last o...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 March 3, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (KITTI LAKE) - Solid older runner brings plenty of speed to the contest and she's coming off a sharp wire-to-wire win at Laurel at this tag last...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #5 March 3, 2009 img2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (AWESOME CHARLIE) - Gulfstream Park shipper has raced evenly in his first pair on that tougher circuit. Wide in his debut, he had some traffic i...

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TURF PARADISE Race #3 March 2, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (KITTY'S DEBUT) - Has several good tries at this price and condition and at least she's proven competitive at this level. Speed/stalker can win ...

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TURF PARADISE Race #2 March 2, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (TOP ROCKETTE) - Proven speedball is fast and in shape. She's (3-0-2-1) in her last three at Golden Gate, and is the horse to catch and beat. Ru...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 March 2, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (READY OR NOT) - Geldings's lone poor effort came on the grass at Saratoga last August, and even that start was a solid one. He just missed (a n...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 March 2, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DO I HAVEA WITNESS) - Flew home in his last at Aqueduct, making up 15 1/2 lengths after a poor start, but he fell a 1/2 length short. Race was ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 March 2, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ARTIST MOON) - Drops off of a series of MSW races at Laurel. Speed/stalker is in a strong barn (Mike Trombetta), and this drop into a maiden cl...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 March 1, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CREMA D'ORO) - Makes her first start since last August at Saratoga. Working fast and Dominguez climbs aboard. The pick at a square price.2nd pi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 (THE BROADWAY ) March 1, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CAMMY'S CHOICE) - Ships back up from home-base of Philly Park. Stakes winner against "open" company last November in Pennsylvania, finished sec...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 March 1, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SINGLE SOLUTION) - Daughter of "Flatter" moves to the grass after an even effort on the dirt going seven furlongs. Race was her first in two mo...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 March 1, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DEB'S ROOF) - Just missed last out at this tag and distance. Race was his first at this $10K price and lightly-raced runner can win this with a...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 March 1, 2009 img2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (FORWRAD PRESS) - Big win last out first off a Greg DiPrima claim. He's won three of his last four with relative ease, with the only loss coming...

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February 2009 Premium Picks

AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 28, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DOUBLE OR NOTHING) - Drops into a winning spot this afternoon. Speed/stalker finished a fast closing third on January 24, running for $30K. Tak...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 (THE STYMIE HANDICAP) February 28, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BRILLIANT SON) - Very competitive edition of the "Stymie H." on tap. This speed/stalker has finished close-up in the last two stakes for older ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 February 28, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (Buy a Personality) - Returns from a lengthy layoff (8 1/2 months) but trainer (Bruce Levine) has brought similar back the past two weeks, and h...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 February 28, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PAX) - This maiden event features some well-bred individuals that are working fast and in solid barns. This colt by "Smarty Jones" has been wor...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 February 28, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SARATOGA LULLABY) - He's raced evenly in three starts this winter against tougher, so trainer Bruce Levine will give him some much needed class...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 February 28, 2009 img1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ODESSA'S HOPE) - Colt tired in the slop while racing wide on Jan. 7 facing $50,000 foes. Freshened-up for the past 50 days by trainer Steve Asm...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 February 28, 2009 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BUDDY'S HOLIDAY) - Lightly-raced son of "Harlan's Holiday' displayed some talent late in '07, but was on the shelf for nine months. Just now he...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 February 28, 2009 img12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (Spunky) - Canadian invader did well at Woodbine last year and finished a strong second January 22, at this level in her first race on "real" di...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 February 28, 2009 img12:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CHIEF OPERATOR) - Drops and goes third off a two-month layoff for trainer Gary Contessa. Draws the rail and is the horse to beat.2nd pick: #8 (...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 27, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SPECIAL TRIP) - Ran a big race on Valentine's Day to finish second. Effort was his first on this circuit, and first in six months. Logical sele...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 February 27, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MOUNT WILTON) - Drops significantly ($16,000 to $6.5K) after a poor effort at this distance against that tougher group. He finished a strong se...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 February 27, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MAGICAL DEVOTION) - Looms large over this lightly-raced group. He's finished close-up in all three starts, including his latest at this distanc...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 February 27, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (LE GRAND CRU) - Working fast for his first start since breaking his maiden here last March in an impressive performance. Plenty of speed in his...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 February 27, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MELODY QUEEN) - Wide post (9) last out led to a difficult trip. Black-colored filly closed late to finish fourth. Better draw can lead to a win...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 February 26, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (DANICK) - Colt by "Cuvee" broke poorly from the rail racing for $40,000 on Jan. 17. He did very well to finish fourth in that contest. Blinker...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 26, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (EASTERN PRIME) - Freshened-up since a second-place finish as the favorite Jan. 11. That effort came against $25K foes and she'll drop down to $...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 February 26, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BABYLONIAN) - Canadian import was claimed on Feb. 8 by Dave Vivian for $20K. Stalker finished a strong second that day and is the choice for th...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 February 26, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (URBAN FLIGHT) - He's finished second in his last two starts, both at this level and distance. Stalker had problems in both, so his efforts were...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 February 26, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SCOTT'S CHOICE) - Speedster should encounter little opposition in her attempt to steal away early. Latest, a strong third-place finish, was her...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 February 25, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (WORKINTHRAILROAD) - Ran a strong 2nd last out going 9 furlongs, but was beaten by a classier returnee who ran a big race off a long layoff. He'...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 February 25, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (PLEASE IMPRESS) - He lost all chance last out after being bumped and shuffled back at the start. He rallied late to finish 4th and a "clean" br...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 February 25, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (PROMULGATION) - Drops into a claimer after racing evenly against colts last out going 12 furlongs. Cuts-back in distance, and will face only f...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 February 25, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BRICKYARD) - Son of "Street Cry" had a troubled trip on Feb.7th, his first start back off an 70 day layoff. He had trained well for that return...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 February 25, 2009 img2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (EIGHTYFIVE S) - Had all sorts of problems last out and still finished a strong 2nd at this level and distance. Late runner should get a lively ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #10 February 24, 2009 img5:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SKILLS COACH) - He drops back into a claimer for trainer Tom Amoss after winning an entry level allowance at Delta Downs last out. Nicely spott...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #9 February 24, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (AZURA) - Goes turf to dirt for trainer Gerald Bennett, a strong 35% winning move by the veteran conditioner. Filly goes second off a long layof...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #5 February 24, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (Lavandula) - She ran well in her first two starts of this meet, finishing second to fillies who each won again next out. Freshened-up for the p...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 February 24, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SWEET N SULTRY) - Mare finished second and third in her last pair racing against $25,000 foes. Drops for this, has a good stalking gear. Race h...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 February 24, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (JAKE'S LION) - Stalker finished second on Feb.3 at this level and distance. Race was his second back off seven-week layoff, and with all the sp...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #10 February 23, 2009 img5:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (ONE PRETTY LADY) - She improved noticeably last out in her second start of the winter. Filly set a solid pace, turned back a strong bid by toda...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #6 February 23, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SILK STREAM) - Cuts-back to a sprint today after finishing a solid third last out to a very good-looking winner. Filly resides in the Steve Asm...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 February 23, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PRINCESS OF JAZZ) - She's finished second in her last pair running for $25,000. Latest was at a mile, so she'll be cutting back in distance for...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 February 23, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (RED SNOW) - He just missed on Feb. 3, his first race since last September. Son of "Snow Ridge" finished second in his debut at Louisiana Downs ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 February 23, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (STACKEMUP) - He finished a strong second at this level and distance on Jan. 31. Effort was his best since October, and the best last outing of ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 February 22, 2009 img5:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (YES IT'S BARBARA) - Daughter of "Yes It's True" was heavily backed at Turfway Park in her debut Dec. 13. She broke a step slow, rushed up to co...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 February 22, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (OUTTA SPACE) - Gelding finished second in his only previous appearance on the grass, last November at Calder racing for $32K. Claimed three bac...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 February 22, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SUBPRIME) - She finished third in a stakes last out, but wasn't beaten much. Race was her first start in three months and she may have been a "...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 February 22, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SCORCH THE TORCH) - He's had traffic issues in his last pair, but has still raced well both times. Veteran rider Castro climbs aboard, and in t...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 February 22, 2009 img1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (GRAND MINSTREL) - Stakes winner on this course at two, he's only raced once since that win and a subsequent 12-month layoff. Chased the fleet "...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 (THE MAC DIARMIDA) February 21, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SPICE ROUTE) - English transplant ran strongly in a series of stakes events at Woodbine this past summer-fall, then won the "Tropical Park Turf...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 February 21, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SOCA DANCER) - She chased the pace from an outside post racing for $30,000 on Feb. 11 and stayed on to finish fourth. Action was her first in 4...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 21, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (TIME STUDY) - Gelded son of "Kelly Kip" broke running last out from an outside post, but was beaten to the top by another before they hit the t...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 February 21, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (A ZERO TRAP) - Nice win last out to clear the 1X condition, and race came off a three-month break. He likes this surface (two-for-two), and has...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 February 21, 2009 img2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (Q THE MUSIC) - Tired badly on Feb. 1 facing $40,000 opposition, and will drop to $15K this afternoon. Race was his first off an eight-month lay...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 (THE SABIN STAKES) February 20, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ONE CAROLINE) - Undefeated and talented. Lightly-raced daughter of "Unbridled's Song" scored an impressive return win here on Jan. 15 at this d...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 February 20, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ICON PROJECT) - Kentucky-bred daughter of "Empire Maker" has spent her career in England and France and was stakes placed in a pair of her star...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 February 20, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (NOBLE LAD) - $1,400,000 colt by "Officer" broke his maiden at Laurel on Jan. 19, in his third lifetime start, and first back off a 75-day fresh...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 February 20, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (JAY MIKE) - Gelded son of "El Prado" will be dropping in price, switching surfaces, shortening-up in distance, and making his second start back...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 February 20, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (LACA) - Filly showed fine speed in the slop on Jan. 7 before tiring late facing MSW opposition. Drops into a claimer, and daughter of "Cherokee...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 February 19, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ALMA D) - Very impressive maiden win here on January 15th. Making his first start in almost two months, and first for trainer Richard Dutrow, h...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 (THE HOLLIE HUGHES) February 19, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (GOOD CARD) - He's improved with age, like many of his trainer's runners over the years. Speed/stalker is fresh off a two-month break, training ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 February 19, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (FROLIC ON HOME) - Gelding showed good speed in his latest on Jan. 23 against $20K opposition. He stalked early, bid to the front, and tired la...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 February 19, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BLUE BULLET) - Veteran sprinter finished 4th despite some traffic issues on Jan. 24, his first race in three months. He had a poor year in '08,...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #3 February 19, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GUMPY) - Good trainer (Dale Capuano) broke his winless streak five days ago. This filly by "Lion Heart" ran strongly at this level and distance...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 February 18, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (IT'S A LADIES LIFE) - Speedy runner will be cutting back from a mile race to run today at 6.5 furlongs. Barn (Dave Vivian) is having a great me...

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TURFWAY PARK Race #9 February 18, 2009 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ECHOES RESOUNDING) - Ships here from Gulfstream and will be returning to her surface of preference. Strong efforts last fall on "poly", both he...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 February 18, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (TEXAS HEDGE) - He broke his maiden last out with a very impressive win going from the grass to the dirt. Lightly raced, and believe he has a l...

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TURFWAY PARK Race #7 February 18, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (FAMOUSLY) - Working very fast on the Keeneland "poly" for his first start in 11 months. Showed some ability in his past, and he looks ready to ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 February 18, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PAUILLAC) - Makes his first start off a Mike Maker claim, and a subsequent 6 month layoff. Barn specializes in this type of runner (30%), and h...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 February 17, 2009 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (RYDER JAX) - Filly has finished "on the board" in all 4 of her main-track races. She had problems at the start of her most recent, and after ba...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 February 17, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (GRAN CESARE) - Veteran mid-pack runner has been finishing in the money against $7500 foes, and will drop down to face $5000 opposition today. H...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 February 17, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SUNDAY GEISHA) - Filly won handily on January 9, her first race in two months, and first for trainer Bruce Levine. She had some real promise in...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 February 17, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TAWNIMARA) - Speedy runner has been a gem of consistency of late, and ran a strong race last out pressing the pace while wide, before weakening...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #6 February 17, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BURNING LIGHT) - Drops into a claimer for the first time for trainer Gerald Bennett. He showed a hint of speed last out, and will get both a ri...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 February 16, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CRAFTY N P) - Speedy filly appears to be the main speed. Won two back at this price going wire-to-wire, then was beaten to the top last out an...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 February 16, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DRIVEN BY SEATTLE) - She stalked from close range last out, then was out-kicked by a lone speed and heavy favorite in a two-furlong dash to the...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 February 16, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (STARS N' AMBER) - Speedy runner went wire-to-wire two back vs. weaker, then tired last out after being involved in a pace duel through fast fr...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 February 16, 2009 img1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (LOOK OF BEAUTY) - Excellent second-place finish here on Jan. 22 after being away eight months. Filly was up and on the pace from the start and ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 February 16, 2009 img1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (JACKSIESOFABULOUS) - Claimed last November by trainer Tim Hooper for $12,500, mare was given the next seven weeks off, returning here on Jan. 4...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 15, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DEEWANEE) - Probable main speed hasn't raced since August 10, at Saratoga. She's never raced this low, and has shown good early speed against m...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 February 15, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (GOLDEN WIN) - Lightly-raced and talented, she returns today for her first race since last April when she was clearing the 1X level going a mile...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 February 15, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SHIP'S PIANO) - He's been raced into shape by his connections, and may have been best last out, as he lost several lengths when forced to stead...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 February 15, 2009 img2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (HANDSOME REWARD) - Once much classier runner finished second at this tag on January 8th in his second start back off 75-day layoff. Repeat of ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 February 15, 2009 img1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (TRIUMPHAL) - He's making his first start since July of last year at Arlington. He raced well here last winter, and has been training in fast fa...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #10 February 14, 2009 img5:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (AFTER NOON GIRL) - Better than average speed has been shown in her first pair (both sprints), and trainer Steve Asmussen will send her a distan...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 (THE HALLENDALE BEACH) February 14, 2009 img5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (INTO MY SOUL) - Colt showed a lot of ability last season at age two by going (3-2-1-0) in his turf starts. He's training in steady, and in some...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 14, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SPECIAL TRIP) - Son of the fine speed sire "Trippi" hasn't started since last August at Calder. Well-bet in his debut, he pressed a very fast p...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 February 14, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (FILLAZZENE) - Strong effort here on Jan. 14 in her first appearance on the turf. Filly broke from the extreme outside post (12), raced wide the...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 February 14, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (CHARMING OFFICER) - Speedy filly will take the all important drop into a claimer for the first time. She draws a tough outside post, but the p...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 13, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (DON'T FORGET GRANDPA) - Probable front-runner will take a much needed drop in price after showing sharp speed against better. He'll need to cle...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 February 13, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ACCREDIT) - The main speed tired last out in the Paumonock after "tussling" early with the eventual winner. Stakes winner has worked fast since...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 February 13, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (MELLOW JOHNNY) - Gelded son of "El Corredor" will have a big makeover today. Goes second off a two-month layoff, switches from turf to dirt, a...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 February 13, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CASINO KAY) - She finished second two back to a filly ("Salt Water Reign") who returned to win the feature here on Wednesday. Drops, goes third...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 February 13, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (HEAD HEART HOOF) - Poor effort last out after a solid try in his previous run. He has an extremely fast work on Feb. 7, presumably without the ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 February 12, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ROMACACA) - Good debut run saw her away slowly, quickly recover to chase the pace, and hold well to finish second. Logical win threat, and prob...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 February 12, 2009 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CELESTIAL COMET) - Son of "Smart Strike" finished a strong second in his seasonal debut here on Jan. 3. Colt had not seen action since last Spr...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 12, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (COUTH) - Old-timer has found his place after racing most of his career on the grass. He's been competitive in the majority of his dirt starts t...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 February 12, 2009 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (VENUS ROSEWATER) - Filly lost all chance in her latest with a "trouble-filled" start. She had worked well up to that race and received her shar...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 February 12, 2009 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HANDSOME REWARD) - Big effort to finish second on Jan. 8 at this level in his second start back of 70-day layoff. Draws the rail and he's alway...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 February 11, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (GOLD D'ORO) - She raced well in a pair travelling 7-furlongs on the Belmont lawn last fall. On the shelf since October 19th , she's working fin...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 11, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (GOLD CLOSE TO HOME) - Strong 2nd place finish last out at this tag and distance despite some traffic early. Draws a nice slot to stalk the pres...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 February 11, 2009 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH) - Consistent veteran has more turf wins (7) than any other entered. Stalker draws a nice post and is coming off a 42 day rest...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 February 11, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SALT WATER REIGN) - "Horse for the course" ( 6-3-1-2), enters this fresh, fit, and coming off a win here on Jan.7th. In a very good barn (Steve...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 February 11, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (KHUKURI) - Sharp try in his only race, saw him just miss on Dec.11th at Calder after being up and on the pace the whole race. Freshened up sinc...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 February 10, 2009 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (REGWELL) - Ness trained gelding won his last in "smart" fashion, and was probably best in his previous race. In shape and moves up a condition...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 February 10, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (HADRIAN'S IMAGE) - Sharp stalker comes off a strong second-place finish at Aqueduct, which was his 10th solid effort in a row. Latest was his b...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 February 10, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CHUBBY) - Wide in her latest and she didn't threaten. Race was her first of the season, and this surface loving veteran should run much better ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 February 10, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MUDDY GATOR) - Very impressive maiden debut on Jan. 9 on the local dirt, was followed by a rather poor effort on the grass going long in start ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 February 10, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PROSPERITY AVENUE) - Filly returns from a very long layoff (11 months), but is training "bullets" for her comeback. Trainer Ed Lehmann doesn't ...

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FAIR GROUND Race #10 February 9, 2009 img5:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (STUCK IN LEESTOWN) - Big effort last out in his return from a five-month layoff. He stalked the pace, bid towards the front, and battled all t...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #8 February 9, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (WITH ATTITUDE) - Lightly raced and improving with each start. Steve Asmussen trained runners goes turf to dirt (a 29% move by the barn) and has...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #7 February 9, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CATEGORY SEVEN) - Nice win last out despite having some trouble and having to overcome a slow pace. Did well in Canada on "poly," but seems to ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 February 9, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SMITTEN CITI) - Drops after tiring in his last pair facing tougher. Speedy runner should find this "softer" field a bit easier. The pick from o...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 February 9, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MARVIN ROAD) - Improving runner has move forward in his figures in four straight races. He easily broke his maiden two back, and ran a strong s...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 February 8, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (HIGHER PEACE) - Nice debut on Jan. 14 against MSW foes. Colt stayed close early while wide, and tired down the stretch. Drops into a claimer, h...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 (THE MARION COUNTY STAKES) February 8, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SCOLARA) - Lightly-raced, and well-bred daughter of "Quiet American" has a solid turf resume building (8-2-3-2), and has placed in several stak...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 8, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (KATSKILL BAY) - Colt ran well in his first pair, despite a wide trip in his debut, and encountering a very talented runner in start number two....

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 February 8, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (VINDICAT) - Colt by the late "Vindication" was set up well by his barn (Nick Zito) last out at this level. Runner had problems at the start, a...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 February 8, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SHOT GUN HOLIDAY) - He just missed two back at this level and distance, then had traffic problems last out when making a strong rally. The win ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 February 7, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (YOU RASCAL) - Returns from a seven-week layoff for trainer Eddie Plesa. Colt raced well in a pair of his starts last season and was heavily bet...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 February 7, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SWEETSOUTHERNSON) - Drops off a seven-week layoff for trainer Joe Orseno. Speed/stalker has several "long" works that should have him dead-fit ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 7, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (KARLITA'S WAY) - Looms large over this group if she can repeat her latest. Filly stalked early, had some traffic woes on the turn, reached the ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 (THE WHIRLAWAY S.) February 7, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PEACE TOWN) - Excellent barn (Mike Trombetta) sends runner up from Laurel for this. He improved as the year came to a close, and won a stakes i...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 February 7, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SATURN FIVE) - Drops, goes turf to dirt, and gets blinkers on from trainer Richard Dutrow. Zayat Stable runner tired from a wide post on the gr...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 6, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (SUNSET COCKTAIL) - Latest, a win here on Jan.7th was her best effort since last August at Saratoga. Scott Lake claimed her 4 back, and this on...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 February 6, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (VOODOO MAMA) - Filly just missed on Jan.3rd at this level and distance. Speed/stalker has been given a month since that start, and has worked t...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 February 6, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TRISTE DOBLE Q) - Gelding has had more problems in his short career than a runner with 50 starts. He's raced well at distances before, and has ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 February 6, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SILVER EXPRESS) - One time stakes runner will be returning today from a year's absence. Distance specialist has been training steadily on the l...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 February 6, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SWEET BAMA BREEZE) - Speedy filly draws inside of the other front-runners and therefore should secure the rail (which was very good here yester...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 February 5, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (LIEUTENANT RON) - Highly thought of his whole career, he still remains an enigma at this point. Has big talent when "right", but his resume has...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 5, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PSYCHOTIC SUMMER) - Many of these are exiting the same race on January 19, which was a mile event for $15K maidens. This colt chased the pace a...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 February 5, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (PRINCESS KAYLYN) - Tired facing better in her well-bet debut on Jan. 18 running for $80,000. Drops to $30K and trainer Larry Rivelli has won w...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 February 5, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (STORMALORY) - Raced well last out from an outside post going nine furlongs on the dirt here. Beautifully-bred runner will move to the turf, and...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 February 5, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (HOOKED UP) - Son of "Hook and Ladder" had a very useful debut on Jan. 17. Chased the pace against tougher, attempted to bid, and tired down the...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 February 4, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (LITTLE MISS JULIEN) - Working fast for her return, she's also reunited with her first trainer, Wesley Ward. Barn specializes with returnees, an...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 4, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (BILLY'S GIRL) - Logical selection and probable favorite finished second at this level and distance in her first start away from Philadelphia Pa...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 February 4, 2009 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CHIEF EXPORT) - Obvious contender and possible favorite. Claimed three starts back by Scott Lake, he has a win and a second for his new connect...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 February 4, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (PURRFECT BLUFF) - Daughter of "Lion Heart" has finished second in her last pair at this level and distance. Trainer Gary Contessa adds blinkers...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 February 4, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (RED HOT CANDY) - Drops, shortens-up in distance, goes turf to dirt, and gets a positive jockey switch to Johnny V. Claimed two back by Dave Br...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 February 3, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (STRINGTOWN WONDER) - Wonderful veteran absolutely adores this surface (27-14-7-1). Speed is his game and he draws the rail. Sharp effort last o...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 February 3, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (TECHNICALLY WICKED) - Mare makes her third start off a layoff, and appears to be sitting on a winning effort. "Legged-up" in a turf race after ...

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Philadelphia Park Race #7 February 3, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TAKEN) - Lightly-raced and improving. He broke his maiden here on Jan. 3, and has been freshened-up since. He has a lot of room for upside, and...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #6 February 3, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (GOLDEN CITIZEN E K) - Nice win last out as a drop in class and better conditioning led to the win. Working swiftly since for a top barn (Dale B...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 February 3, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (VESPER) - Part of a Mike Gill/Tim Hooper entry, and it's more than likely that only one will start. Filly won two back fresh off a claim, and ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 February 2, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (Ashley's Moment) - Very consistent filly tired after setting/pressing the pace last out againt $15K opposition. Race was her first off an Eberd...

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FAIR GROINDS Race #6 February 2, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (HIGHWAY PATROL) - Lots of things point his way. He's faced tougher and has shown good speed on both dirt and turf. Lightly raced, regally-bred ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 February 2, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TAXABILITY) - She draws a nice post for this distance as she returns from a nine-week layoff for team "Gill." Trainer (Tim Hooper) is good off ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 February 2, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CHARLIE'S DIVA) - Filly was claimed in mid-November at the Meadowlands by Ramon Preciado from the fine barn of Chris Clement. New connections g...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 February 2, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (WANDER TIME) - Consistent track-loving (36-10-2-8) veteran will make his first start for the Gill/Hooper team off a late-December claim from J...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 February 1, 2009 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (KIP DEVILLE) - Major winner at just about every stop over the past two seasons. Working sharply for trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. and if he brings...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 1, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (POR FAVOR) - Had trouble early in his latest and still ran a strong race, finishing a close-up third. In shape, in a good barn (Gary Contessa),...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 February 1, 2009 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (Mr. Fantasy) - He was entered in a sprint the other day for his much awaited second start, but the storm here on Wednesday forced the cancella...

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Gulfstream Park Race #5 February 1, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (GOLDEN WEEKEND) - Shortens-up in distance after showing good speed in a longer race earlier in the meet. Believe he's best as a sprinter, and ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 February 1, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MAJHOOD) - His lone start last fall was poor, but his recent work activity is very impressive for trainer Kiaran McLaughlin. Goes a distance fo...

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January 2009 Premium Picks

GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 January 31, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (Witty Woman) - Filly looks very tough to beat in this spot. She's coming off her best start ever, a "narrow" loss on the Calder turf in early D...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 (The DONN HDCP. (G1)) January 31, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (Arson Squad) - If you take away this runner's races on synthetic surfaces, and his one turf outing, his record is much better to look at (12-6-...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 January 31, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (Dubinsky) - Colt ran a pace-pressing second just 15 days ago at this track and distance. Highly touted since day one, race came off a 45-day l...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 (THE HOLY BULL (G3)) January 31, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (Danger To Society) - He has won both of his starts and they've come almost two months apart. Latest was on this track at this distance, when he...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 January 31, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (Paul's Ace) - Fast and fresh. New York-bred is here specifically for the grass racing. Working sharply for his return from a 70-day break, he r...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 January 31, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (Shone) - Capable of a very big effort when he's ready to roll. He returns today off a pair of dull races that led to the 2 1/2 month layoff tha...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 January 31, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (Choosing) - An obvious contender, she missed by a "head" at this condition on Jan. 7. She's worked twice since and is the horse to beat. Post ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #3 January 31, 2009 img2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (Mighty Score) - Colt drew the rail in his debut here on Opening Day and had the mis-fortune to break slowly. He raced fine once in stride and f...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #2 January 31, 2009 img1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (Optimer) - Former stakes runner makes his second start back off almost a year's absence. He chased the pace in his return against tougher and t...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #1 January 31, 2009 img1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (Well Positioned) - Runner was very impressive when blinkers were added in his second start, going wire-to-wire and winning by almost 15 lengths...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 January 30, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SILVER SUCCESS) - His best race ever came in his only grass start, and anything near that performance may be good enough. Goes off a short fres...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 (AQUEDUCT) January 30, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (MY FAIR EL) - Returns from a two-month break and will run at a new low in claiming price. Working well locally and she's in the Richard Dutrow...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 January 30, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (LA CONCERTO) - Freshened-up since her maiden win sprinting on Dec. 11. Well-bred, in a great barn (Steve Asmussen) and she'll be trying a dista...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 January 30, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (FROLIC'S DREAM) - Excellent race last out off a break to just fall short. Race was her first taste of defeat, but did nothing to diminish her r...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 January 30, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (B R'S GIRL) - Working very fast for her first start off a long layoff and first for trainer Marty Wolson. This will be her second start on "rea...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 January 29, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TRILLIAN) - Lightly-raced filly had trouble at the start in her latest when she was dropped into a claimer. Halves in value again today and she...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 January 29, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (TWILIGHT METEOR) - Todd Pletcher-trained colt need only bring his form of last spring with him to beat this group. If 100% ready their all runn...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 January 29, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (Power Express) - Filly was claimed by Norm Pointer last November and just now appears to be nearing a winning race. She ran third last out agai...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 January 29, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (DAZZLER) - Returns at the same price after finishing second last out and meets a very poor overall field from top to bottom. Draws a nice post...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 January 29, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PAL'S FIRST LADY) - Fast runner drops into a claimer for the first time since her debut. Got the lead in a MSW last out and she shpuld have lit...

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SANTA ANITA Race #4 January 28, 2009 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SLEEP TIGHT) - Filly has impressed in her first pair. She rallied from far back in her debut to finish 2nd, then easily broke her maiden in sta...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 January 28, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (GOLD TRIPPI) - Solid sprinter likes the local dirt. Veteran had a fine season in "08" and knocked heads with some tough competition. Makes his ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 January 28, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BRITE GIN) - Improved last out in his first on this surface. Had some traffic issues or may have done better. Drops a bit for this and goes 2nd...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 January 28, 2009 img3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MAJOOD) - $600,000 son of "Awesome Again" did not run at all in his late October debut at Belmont. Shadwell Stable/Kiaran McLaughlin runner has...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 January 28, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (GRAND CASH) - Colt has shown tremendous improvement since moving to the grass three starts back. Two of those have been wins, and he may have b...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 January 27, 2009 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CIRCUMVENT) - Looks very tough to beat in this spot. Has speed/stalking ability and is seeking his third in a row. Draws the rail and fits this...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #9 January 27, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (R BROWN SUGAR) - She's improved since coming to the barn of Kirk Ziadie. Beat 1X foes last out on the dirt and ran a strong race two back on t...

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PHILADELPHIA Race #9 January 27, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (SHAUNNA) - Daughter of "Housebuster" finished 2nd last out at this tag after returning from a 2 1/2 month break. In an underrated barn (John F...

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TAMPA BAY Race #7 January 27, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BURNING LIGHT) - Runner has the best form of any who have started. In a good barn (Gerald Bennett) and runner is coming back off a fall layoff....

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 January 27, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (PRINCESS OF JAZZ) - Consistent runner came here from the Texas circuit. She's finished second and third in her first pair here and both came at...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #10 January 26, 2009 img5:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (O NIGHT DEVINE) - Drops into a claimer in her first start for trainer Larry Jones. Filly tried a stakes and a tough MSW race in her first pair,...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #9 January 26, 2009 img5:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (INDY GAME) - Daughter of "A.P.Indy" has been patiently handled by trainer Mark Casse to this point. She made her debut in Canada and was on the...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 January 26, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MONCRIEFFE) - Lightly raced (4-3-1-0) and fast. She won a starter-allowance last out off a two-month break and first off a Tim Hooper claim. Sh...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 January 26, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (RUSHING STAG) - Drops and shortens-up in distance off a fast-closing fourth last out against tougher. Pace here looks to be a bit "shaky" and h...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 January 26, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (WADI SUKI) - Sharp shipper from Louisiana won his last at the Fair Grounds in early December. Professional stalker fits, and is in a very sharp...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 January 25, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MORE THAN WILLING) - Stretches-out for the Todd Pletcher barn after finishing second here sprinting from the 12 post. Draws the rail, which is ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 January 25, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (JEDI CODE) - Training very fast and frequently for this attempt. Lightly-raced son of "Empire Maker" will try a mile after a fine effort to run...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 January 25, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CASINO KAY) - Finished second here last out after breaking slowly in her first race in two months. In the sharp Mike Maker barn, she has a fast...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 January 25, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (TRUE REBEL) - Ran a career best two back in his second off a Greg DiPrima claim. He followed that up with a tremendous effort last sunday to fi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 January 25, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ROYALLY FORTUNATE) - Filly by "Chapel Royal" tired in her debut last September and has been on the sidelines since. She drops in half, draws th...

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SANTA ANITA Race #9 (SUNSHINE MILLIONS FILLY AND MARE) January 24, 2009 img6:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (LEAH'S SECRET) - She enters this in sharp form having won her last pair, both in G2 stakes. Pace looks fast today and this high energy stalker ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 (SUNSHINE MILLIONS CLASSIC) January 24, 2009 img5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FINALLYMADEIT) - Fast and talented veteran. Loves the distance, and when he can control the pace early, he's extremely difficult to get by. Wor...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 (SUNSHINE MILLIONS FILLY AND MARE SPRINT) January 24, 2009 img5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HIGH RESOLVE) - The "speed of the speed" and she has the rail. Enters this going second off a layoff for trainer Greg Gilcrest, and she was pro...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 (SUNSHINE MILLIONS FILLY AND MARE TURF) January 24, 2009 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (WILD PROMISES) - Fast and talented mare has carved out a fine turf career (11-9-1-1) and has done so by using her sharp speed and stalking abil...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 (SUNSHINE MILLIONS DASH (FOR 3YEAR-OLDS)) January 24, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (YOU LUCKIE MANN) - Fast and lightly race runner from the barn of Marty Wolfson. He won a stakes at Calder in October in one of the most impres...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 January 23, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SALLY'S SONG) - Lightly-raced filly from the Todd Pletcher barn has improved with each start and ran big last out at this distance. Freshened-u...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 January 23, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (EXTREME SUPREME) - From the always dangerous and supremely patient barn of J.T. Ward. This six-year-old finished second in the "Kentucky Cup Cl...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 January 23, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ELDAAFER) - Gelded son of "A.P.Indy" will return today off a two-month layoff for the Kiaran McLaughlin barn. He's never raced this low and is ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 January 23, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (IRON ID) - Son of "Victory Gallop" was very impressive when breaking his maiden here about a month ago. Tries winners for the first time, but m...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 January 23, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SHOT GUN HOLIDAY) - He finished second beaten by just a "neck" last out defeating many of today's rivals in the process. Lightly raced and impr...

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SANTA ANITA Race #4 January 22, 2009 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BROUGHT IT) - Talented runner had a string of three straight wins snapped last spring and immediately was sent in for a nine-month rest. Return...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 January 22, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (GATO PASSO) - Makes his second start today and will be dropping in class, going turf to dirt, and is running for a new trainer (Tim Hills). Dra...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 January 22, 2009 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CHASING THE PRIZE) - Lots of things to like. Consistent runner has been a win machine since he was claimed by Mike Pino (6 for 10). Drops into ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 January 22, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (lAND GRANT) - Finished an excellent second here on December 7, in his first try at a distance. On the shelf since, Kiaran McLaughlin trained ru...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 January 22, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TOUCH OF PERFECTION) - Logical selection was probably best last out, as he lost a lot of ground when carried wide into the first turn. Trainer ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 January 21, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DARK CHEETAH) - Veteran has carved out a nice career (34-5-8-3) and he's done so by being lightly raced and carefully spotted (like today). Two...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 January 21, 2009 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BETWEEN US) - Trainer Gerald Bennett sends this filly from the turf to the dirt, drops her in class, and shortens her up in distance. All of th...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 January 21, 2009 img4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LUCKY LIZA) - Fast daughter of "Chapel Royal" makes her first start on this circuit after shipping down from Chicago. In a new barn (Dave Fawke...

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TURFWAY PARK Race #6 January 21, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (LAVENHAM) - Sharp win here last out in her second start back from a seven-week break. Nicely spotted as she drops a bit while trying this 3l co...

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TURFWAY PARK Race #4 January 21, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (FITSIN) - Sharp efforts in his last three, all at this price after returning fron a five-month layoff. Returns to a sprint after a close-up thi...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 January 20, 2009 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CRIMSON VIEW) - Joins the always dangerous barn of Jamie Ness after shipping here from the Fair Grounds. In "over his head" in his recent start...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 January 20, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SUPAH SOUP) - He returned recently from an eight-month layoff and rallied from far back to miss by a neck in his return race on Dec. 30. He won...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 January 20, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HEARTACHES) - Draws the rail and will try and stretch his speed out off a recent claim. This is a reasonable spot for the attempt, as he's been...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 January 20, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CHASE MY BLUES) - Consistent runner has two wins and a pair of second-place finishes in his last five starts. Has both speed and stalking abili...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 January 20, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (MR. MAGENTA) - He finished second here on Dec. 14, his first race in four months and first for trainer Ben Perkins Jr. He's had a month since ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #10 January 19, 2009 img5:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TRUE PROPHET) - Finished a strong 2nd last out when his connections dropped him to this price for the first time. Can stalk the likely "fast" p...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #7 January 19, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BRANDON'S TROPHY) - Claimed out of a solid 2nd place finish last out by W."Bret" Calhoun. New trainer immediately puts blinkers on him and that...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 January 19, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (PSYCHOTIC SUMMER) - Returns today off a sprint last Wednesday. Goes long and will drop into a claimer for the first time. Colt had several stro...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 January 19, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PAY IN KIND) - Sharp-looking win on this surface Dec.14th running for $20,000. Believe the effort was his best to date and came in his 3rd star...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 January 19, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LUCKY WILL) - Wide in his most recent at Philly Park, he had a pair of strong efforts at the same track previous to that. Draws the rail, drops...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #10 January 18, 2009 img5:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (GEOCACHE) - The main speed draws a nice post to reach the rail into the first turn and go wire-to-wire. He's been improving since coming back f...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 January 18, 2009 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (GAME FACE) - Very consistent runner has been first, second, or third in all eight of her lifetime starts. She's been freshened-up for this, but...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 January 18, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TRUE REBEL) - Blew a field away at this tag and distance last out in his second off a Greg DiPrima claim. One time "hanger" has won three of hi...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #6 January 18, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (EARLY RETURN) - Stalker by "Carson City" ran a big race last out coming back from an eight-week freshening. Stayed close early and finished str...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 January 18, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (URBAN FLIGHT) - Lightly-raced runner has been a consiatent performer during his career (7-1-2-1). He has several sharp tries at this condition ...

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GOLDEN GATE FIELDS Race #8 (THE CALIFORNIA DERBY) January 17, 2009 img7:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CHOCOLATE CANDY) - One of a pair of colts entered by the powerful Hollendorfer barn and they'll race un-coupled. This talented son of "Candy Ri...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 January 17, 2009 img5:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BEVY) - Daughter of "Menifee" is in the fine barn of Graham Motion. She raced twice in the fall, both in sprints and improved noticeably in sta...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 January 17, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (COURTING ELAINE) - Lightly-raced daughter of "Doneraille Court" broke her maiden on New Year's Day in her first on this inner-surface and first...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 January 17, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SO GLITZY) - Stakes winning mare has been freshened-up by Hall of Famer H. Allen Jerkens after having a busy season in 2008. She's been rested ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #6 January 17, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (NUCLEAR WAYNE) - Looks like another "up and comer" from the powerful Asmussen barn. Son of "Mineshaft" broke slowly in his debut then really pu...

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OAKLAWN PARK Race #8 January 16, 2009 img5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SILVER CITY) - Very talented runner is improving with each outing for trainer Bret Calhoun. Freshened-up since an awesome win at Churchill in l...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 January 16, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (UNACCOUNTABLE) - Ran some strong races late in the fall in New York for trainer Chad Brown. Looks well-prepared for this, draws a nice post, an...

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OAKLAWN PARK Race #7 January 16, 2009 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (HOLISTIC) - Lightly-raced filly failed in a stakes attempt at Aqueduct on Dec. 14, but raced in heavy traffic and wasn't beaten bt much. Daught...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #8 January 16, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TIMELY ADVICE) - After setting the pace in his previous pair at Woodbine, colt rated kindly last out and rallied strongly into a "pedestrian" p...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #4 January 16, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BHUNGALOO RUBY) - First-time filly by "Peace Rules" has been working in simply spectacular fashion for her debut. She has "bullet" half-mile dr...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #10 (FAIR GROUNDS) January 15, 2009 img5:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (OKIE DOKIE) - Likes to "hang" a bit with the race on the line, but the feeling here is this is one of the "weaker" groups he's faced. Very cons...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 January 15, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PRECISE ACTION) - Lightly raced the past eight months, he'll be sent a distance today off a pair of useful sprints at this tag. Can "upset" the...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #6 January 15, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (MORE THAN GLOBAL) - Son of "More Than Ready" ran a pace-setting third in his debut last July when he was in the Steve Asmussen barn. Now with M...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 January 15, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (MARASCHINO RED) - Filly ran solidly in her initial pair of races last fall in New York for trainer Barclay Tagg. Training very fast the past mo...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 January 15, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BE GLORIOUS) - Very consistent filly from the barn of Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel. She's been 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in all but one of her eig...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 January 14, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (FOREST COMMAND) - Returns for a good barn (J.T.Ward) and one that seems to specialize in these come-back runners. Colt showed a lot of talent ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 January 14, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (FAITHFUL ONE) - Returns from a 6 week layoff for trainer Bruce Levine. Filly ran sharply before the rest after shipping down from Canada. Stead...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 January 14, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (PERSONAL SHOPPER) - Scratched a couple of weeks ago when most of this crew got together. Gelding showed big speed and did well last spring when...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 January 14, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (KNOT NEWS) - Probably was "best" last out as his jockey Ramon Dominguez was "guilty" of an over-confident ride. Daughter of Prime Timber runs ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 January 14, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (GRANTED TIGER) - The "Chief", H.Allen Jerkens, usually has a good meet here and this filly ran a strong race going "long" on the grass in her f...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 January 13, 2009 img4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (WYNN FOR MARY) - Poor race on view here. Improved last out when dropped down from a maiden-special level that she raced at in her debut. Filly ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #9 January 13, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MONEY CARD) - Drops into a claimer after chasing an impressive wire-to-wire winner from start to finish in an allowance last out. Prolific winn...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 January 13, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (NEW ENGLANDER) - Hard-hitter finished a strong second last out when trainer Scott Lake dropped her to this $7500 price for the first time. Stal...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 January 13, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CHIANOTE) - He's going his best distance today off a uesful sprint "prep" that saw him race evenly while not being asked to do too much. Traine...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 January 13, 2009 img2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (NOVATION) - Huge win last out on December 2, first off a Phil Aristone claim. He's given his new acquisition almost six weeks off, and that sho...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #8 January 12, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (VICAR OF LA) - Away since February until a recent comeback race, Louisiana-bred showed a lot of ability here last winter before being injured. ...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 January 12, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (VERDE) - Filly tired going a distance in the mud here on Dec. 27. She finished a very close-up second sprinting here in her race prior to that....

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 January 12, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SYD N CARLY'S ROSE) - Sprinted in her first start for trainer Tim Hooper, he sends her a distance off the effort. Capable of winning this on th...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #4 January 12, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (FERENTZ) - Gelding broke his maiden in an impressive run three back running for $15,000, then won right back at the same tag in his first again...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 January 12, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SHE'S ACHANCE) - Filly had no chance last out at Aqueduct when she was "bumped" heavily early in the contest. Se was making her first start in ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #8 January 11, 2009 img5:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (WHY WHY WIRED) - Asmussen trained filly was given almost three months off after a poor race in August. She finished a strong second in her retu...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 January 11, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (METAL JACKET) - Barn (Peter Walder) has been on fire early in this meet. Claimed two back by the crafty trainer, he showed vast improvement in ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 January 11, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (BUDDHA POWER) - Re-claimed by Chad Brown in early December, this son of "Buddha" had finished second twice last fall in a pair of maiden-claime...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 January 11, 2009 img3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (RUTH E) - Bred to be a talented individual, daughter of "A.P.Indy" has been gingerly handled up to this point by Hall of Famer Bill Mott. She's...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 January 11, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (IMTHEQUEENOFQUEENS) - She's finished second in her last three starts, with the most recent coming in late November. Obvious contender need only...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 January 10, 2009 img4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (KEECHI BULLET) - Claimed out of a smashing maiden win last out by trainer Steve Towne. High percentage with his new acquisitions and anything n...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 January 10, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (STOLIATSIROS) - Drops in half for this and will get the addition of blinkers. Speedy runner looks well-meant today, and it's the Bruce Levine ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 January 10, 2009 img3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (I AM TROUBLE) - Went wire-to-wire first off a Bob Dibona claim, and enters this sharp and with the best early speed. Field is light on pace, so...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 January 10, 2009 img2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (VINNIE VAN GO) - Had no chance last out after breaking poorly from an outside post. He did well to rally late to finish third under the circums...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #3 January 10, 2009 img2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SEVEN MILE BRIDGE) - Continues to run solidly every time out, finishing second in all four of his starts. Probably was best in his most recent ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 January 9, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (EXCESS CAPITAL) - He's hit the board in eight of his 11 starts and all have come against much tougher MSW foes in New York than he meets here. ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 January 9, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (FOOTNOTE THIS) - Speedy runner takes a big plunge in price and shortens-up in distance for the Pletcher barn. Drill on Dec. 26, indicates he's...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #5 January 9, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (NEVADA ERLTON) - Goes third off a layoff for trainer Sam David and drops way down in class for this. Rushed into the pace last out after an "in...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 January 9, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (RAYMUNDO) - Makes his first start today for trainer Bill White off a recent claim. Good barn doesn't play the claiming game much anymore, but w...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 January 9, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WINITBACK) - Speedy gelding raced a bit "greenly" last out in his first race in 4 1/2 months. He still finished a fine third that day in a race...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 January 8, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DANGER TO SOCIETY) - Colt by "Harlan's Holiday" was extremely impressive in winning his debut at Churchill Downs for trainer Ken McPeek. Believ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #6 January 8, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BOX WINE BETTY) - Tries real dirt after racing against better and "holding her own" at Woodbine. Good barn (Mark Casse) has her working sharply...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 January 8, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ATOMIC RAIN) - Talented and lightly raced, he ran a big race last out when he tried a two-turn distance for the first time. That effort should ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 January 8, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (POSSE IN EFFECT) - Claimed in late October by trainer Bruce Levine, he's given the filly 2 1/2 months since that start. Latest work is solid an...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 January 8, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (KARLITA'S WAY) - Good debut by this IEAH home-bred saw her break from the rail and race a bit "greenly" while showing early speed. Drops from $...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 January 7, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MAS MACHO) - Runner missed narrowly last out in his first try around two-turns. Race was only his 2nd ever and showed a lot of talent. Rail dra...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 January 7, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (RADDICAL SABBATICAL) - Front-runner should find the lead "his for the taking" today in a rather "pace-less" field on paper. Shortens-up a furlo...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 January 7, 2009 img3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (GREENWOOD BOY) - Outdinished last off after having good position through-out. Race was only his 2nd back off a 9 month layoff and he'll get bli...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 January 7, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (TAKING OVER) - Fast runner can really "bring it on" early and draws a group that looks susceptible to someone going "all the way". Presence of ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 January 7, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (LEXINGTON AVE.) - Son of A.P.Jet will drop into a claimer for the first time and has ben freshened-up for the past 6 weeks by trainer Bruce Lev...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #9 January 6, 2009 img4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (FOREST GRINDER) - Speed/stalker set the pace last out and did not give way until the last 1/16th. Daughter of "Forestry" is improving and is an...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 January 6, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (GOSSIP GIL) - Filly finished a good third running for $40K on this surface Dec. 23. Effort was her first in seven weeks and she drops in price ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 January 6, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MISLEADER) - Drops in class and goes from "long" on the turf to "short" on the grass. Filly finished a fine fourt at Calder two back running fo...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 January 6, 2009 img2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (MAJESTIC SLEWVILLE) - Hard-hitting mare just missed in her last going 5.5 furlongs at Penn National on a "sloppy" track. She has a good local s...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #6 January 6, 2009 img2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SMART ROSE) - Drops in class, shortens-up, and goes turf to dirt for the fine barn of Dale Bennett. Appears to very well spotted today and trai...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #10 January 5, 2009 img5:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ELUSIVE MAN) - Shortens-up in distance and drops in class. Showed good speed in his last pair after a troubled debut. Looks all set for his mai...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #8 January 5, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HAIL TO THE CAT) - Cody Autry claimed this runner last fall at Presque Isle and he immediately moved him back to conventional dirt after a thre...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 January 5, 2009 img3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (ME YOU AND HER) - Shee makes her first start on this circuit after being with the Todd Pletcher barn in New Jersey and Kentucky. Goes first of...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #5 January 5, 2009 img3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (MOMMIE WHIZ) - Daughter of "City Zip" is in the barn of last year's leading trainer, Steve Asmussen. She's run strongly in all four of her mai...

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PHILADEPLHIA PARK Race #6 January 5, 2009 img2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (PRESS THE LIMIT) - Son of "Stormy Atlantic" is sent long today after a trio of sprint tries. Good speed shown in all and trainer Mike Trombett...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #10 January 4, 2009 img5:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (FORT DENMARK) - Stretches-out after showing good speed last out going seven furlongs. Drops in price and draws a good post. Takes this from on ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #8 January 4, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BRENDYN JO) - Gelding ran a strong race in an "off the turf" race two starts back, so trainer Bret Calhoun has him spotted nicely here in this ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 (THE OLD HAT STAKES (G3)) January 4, 2009 img4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ELUSIVE HEAT) - Very impressive in her only start last year at two. Heavily bet, she went right to the front in the Oct. 12 race at Belmont and...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 January 4, 2009 img3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (JUSTWHISTLINDIXIE) - Filly has been very impressive since coming back from a layoff after the Saratoga meet. She's broken her maiden and won a ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 January 4, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (MAGICAL AFFAIR) - Nice debut at Laurel for a trainer (Mike Matz) that rarely has them "fully cranked" for their debuts. Daughter of "Giant's Ca...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 January 4, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ALWAYS IN LOVE) - Speedy runner had no chance from a poor post in a five-furlong sprint at Philadelphia Park. He's working well since for a goo...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 January 3, 2009 img5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (RULER'S VISION) - Very nice debut run at Saratoga, saw him break from the inside in a large field (11), race in heavy traffic, and rally wide ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #8 January 3, 2009 img4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (GOLDEN SENSATION) - Drops back to $25K which is the price-tag of his last win. Also goes turf to dirt and is well spotted today by trainer Ange...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #6 January 3, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SANDBURR) - Veteran gelding (10-years-old) comes to run just about every time. Returned at Retama last out and finised a solid third despite ha...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 January 3, 2009 img3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ROCK IN BAGE) - Shadwell import from Argentina has a lot of ability and is lightly raced. Training well for his first race since last May, he h...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 January 3, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (TOULOUSE LAUTREC) - Excellent debut saw him do everything right, but was beaten by a very impressive individual. Son of "More Than Ready" broke...

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CALDER Race #11 January 2, 2009 img5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (FULL RATE) - He's finished in the money in two of his three starts, and will be cutting-back from a two-turn race to a seven-furlong event. He ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #8 January 2, 2009 img4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (COCKTAIL CLARENCE) - Set/pressed a fast pace in a stakes last out and held gamely for the place in a race that featured several runners who hav...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 January 2, 2009 img4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (JACK ON THE ROCKS) - Hard-hitter comes here after a solid season out of town. Claimed two back by Scott Lake, he was moved up in class and won ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #6 January 2, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SCHEFFLERA) - Comes-back on very short notice (five days) for 2008's leading trainer Steve Asmussen. Filly finished second in her debut on the ...

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CALDER Race #8 January 2, 2009 img3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MUCHADO) - Filly hails from one of the top turf barns in the country (Barclay Tagg). Improving form is on view and she ran a strong race on the...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #7 January 1, 2009 img4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (WARRIOR MAID) - Talented filly won her debut at Delaware and had a very eventful trip last out in her first on this surface. She had problems a...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 January 1, 2009 img4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (MR. SERIOUS) - Stretches-out for a barn (Mike Maker) that sooner or later will begin to win races at this session. Tired after breaking slowly ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #6 January 1, 2009 img3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (FAN DAME) - Well bred and lightly raced, she's also in a very good barn (Malcolm Pierce). She finished a solid second here last out in her retu...

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SANTA ANITA Race #1 January 1, 2009 img3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (KULA GIRL) - Speedy filly has a pair of wins and a second in three of her last four starts. Claimed by Ted West in late September, she's been ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 January 1, 2009 img2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SISTER LOU ANN) - Improving and lightly-raced home bred from the successful Ken & Sarah Ramsey operation. Tried a stakes at Finger Lakes in her...

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