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Arlington Park

R5 - G3 Modesty Handicap (Turf)

#1 Pure Clan - Should be a handful in 2nd start of the year and a legitimate Beverly D contender. WON
#2 Tizaqueena - Will wing it out on the front end and hope to hang on. 2nd
#6 Dynaforce - Did she just need her last race or was she simply better last year. 3rd

R6 - Ill Breds Alw 31.5k N1X

#1 Officer Lex - Kirby tossed her into stakes company off debut win.
#8 Executive Coach - In good form and draws well. 2nd
#2 Wakeupbrandon - Will have to deal with other front runners. 4th
#6 Capt. Bullet Bob - Should appreciate facing state breds again. WON

R7 - G2 American Derby (Turf)

#2 Reb - Seeking 3rd win in a row, but must bring "A" game. WON
#3 Giant Oak - Deserving favorite will probably be odds on. 4th
#4 Oil Man (Ire) - Sadler seems fit to ship off G3 victory. DQ'd
#5 No Inflation - Logical player underneath. 2nd

PK3 - 1 2 6 / 1 8 / 2 3 = $12 (Punch a few times)

R9 - Diamond Ring 50k (Turf)

#3 Ansong - Should not have any problems handling two turns or lawn. 4th
#7 Romacaca - Effortless win in latest over a yielding AP course. WON
#4 Oculuna - Expect her to be forwardly placed throughout. 3rd
#5 Tale of the South - 2 for 2 in the Stidham barn, but steps up here. 2nd

R10 - Pink Ribbon 50k (Turf)

#8 Taylor Madison - Really liked her race two back.
#7 Taletobetold - Willing to forgive her disappointing effort in most recent as the favorite. 2nd
#5 Classify - Has won off a break and is training well. 3rd
#1 Tequilas Dayjur - Look for her to be tighter in 2nd start of the year.

R11 - Arlington Sprint 200k (Turf)

#2 Chamberlain Bridge - Loves the distance and shipping has never been a problem. The race simply goes through him. 2nd
#7 Grand Selection - His lone turf try was solid and always seems to bring his running shoes. 4th
#6 St. Joe - Currently on a roll just like his connections. 3rd
#3 Fort Prado - Old timer showed he still has something left.

R12 - G3 Arlington Handicap (Turf)

#3 Telling - Top choice seems to be sitting on a big one, especially if Jara can work out an inside trip.
#13 Thabazimbi - Has a long run to the 1st turn for Leparoux to secure a good position. Theft attempt.
#11 Stream Cat - Defending champ more than capable of defending his crown.
#9 Just as Well - Has been keeping top company all of 2009. WON

PK4 - 3 4 7 / 1 5 7 8 / 2 / 3 9 11 12 13 = $60

PK6 - 2 3 / 1 5 12 / 3 7 / 5 7 8 / 2 / 3 11 13 = $216

Woodbine

R8 - G2 Dance Smartly (Turf)

#3 Callwood Dancer 4th
#6 Mushka 3rd
#1 Ginger Brew 2nd
#5 Point of Grace WON

Belmont Park

R7 - G1 Man O' War (Turf)

#8 Dancing Forever
#4 Marsh Side
#9 Gio Ponti WON
#6 Chinchon (Ire) 4th

Good Racing Luck