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Aqueduct POST SCRATCHES

R7 – G3 Bay Shore

#1 Eightyfiveinafifty – Blinks are on to help avoid another fiasco. Logical top choice. WON
#3 Noah’s Dream – Looks to add some value to the exacta and could surprise with right trip.
#4 Hurricane Ike- Sadler shipper should not be ignored. 2ND
#6 Remand – Adds the hood and has been working well. 3RD

R8 – G3 Excelsior

#3 Nite Light – Came up short on the inner and should be there turning for home. 2ND
#5 More Than a Reason – Should be in a good stalking position. 3RD
#1 Seniors Pride – In good form and not out of the question here. 4TH

R9 – G1 Wood Memorial

#3 Eskendereya – Pletcher’s top Derby hopeful needs the money and will run like it. WON
#5 Jackson Bend – Always solid and should round out the exacta once again. 2ND
#4 Schoolyard Dreams – Seems to always run his race. 4TH

R10 – G1 Carter

#2 Warriors Reward – Talented runner fires fresh and this is his preferred distance. WON
#5 Munnings – Dry track = huge performance for the son of Speightstown. 3RD
#4 Musket Man – Strong comeback for versatile runner. 2ND

PK4 – 1 3 4 6 / 1 3 5 / 3 / 2 4 5 = $36

Gulfstream Park POST SCRATCHES

R7 – MSW 45k

#8 Wildcat Gamble – BEST BET Gets a better draw and a much easier bunch to deal with.
#5 Catalan – Wide trip hindered his chances in last and has been freshened. 4TH
#2 Trinity Run – Will try to make it an all Grey trifecta in 2nd career start for Pletcher. 3RD
#1 Smart Miller – Stretches out after just missing last month. WON

R8 – Alw 48k N1X (Turf 9F)

#5 Rhys – Improved tremendously in turf debut and fits well with this group.
#9 Miss Olivia Rae – Will appreciate return to the lawn where she’s done her best work. 4TH
#7 Profiteroles – Gets class relief after facing some toughies. 2ND
#1 Tesoro de Amor – Probably a bit overmatched in Tampa and reunites with Paco. 3RD

R9 – G3 Skip Away

#4 Secret Getaway – Huge performance in last and earned him a spot here.
#7 Arson Squad – Well traveled veteran always seems to bring it. WON
#8 Gabriel’s Hill – Should be forwardly placed and a factor late. 4TH
#1 Eldaafer – Might wake up in return to the dirt.

R10 – Md 75k (Turf 8F)

#7 Paseo Alegro – Missed break in debut and Pletcher lethal with all the angles on the drop to the claiming ranks. WON $15.60
#9 Aspire to Silver – Makes debut on the lawn for capable barn.
#2 Kentucky Jones – Crosses the fence after knocking on the door.
#6 Michael Rules – Numbers have improved since being switched to the green. 4TH

PK4 – 1 2 5 8 / 1 5 7 9 / 4 7 / 2 7 9 = $48 ($.50 play)

Keeneland POST SCRATCHES

R7 – Alw 54k N1X

#1 Star Recruit – Best BSF came here, but must overcome inside draw.
#3 Much Rejoicing – Looks to have the right running style to be dangerous here. WON
#8 Dynazaper – Crushed maidens here in the fall and was just beaten 1 ¼ in the G3 at GP. 3RD
#6 Bringingdown Babel – Longshot deserves a look off her maiden score.

R8 – Alw 67C (Turf 8F)

#6 SCR
#1 Successful Mission – Mott / Kent D know how to get it done at KEE. WON
#3 Tiger Woodman – Old guy usually brings his late kick. 2ND
#7 Bold Start – Switches back to the lawn after back to back wins. 3RD

R9 – G1 Ashland

#1 Upperline – Solid in Florida and loves a synthetic surface.
#4 Beautician – Came up short in come back and should be tighter here.
#8 Evening Jewel – Cali invader in good form after just missing in G1 vs. Blind Luck. WON
#3 Negligee – G1 winner at KEE in the fall returns off long layoff. Don’t ignore her.
#5 She Be Wild – 2yr old filly champ might have been better at two. 3RD

R10 – Alw 54k N1X (Turf 8.5F)

#12 War Hoot – Made up some ground in only 2010 despite a troubled run. WON
#8 SCR
#1 Cause of Freedom – Finally broke through in start #8 and still has some upside.
#2 Cosmic King – Closed well to win off pedestrian like fractions in the big easy.

PK4 – 1 3 6 8 / 1 3 7 / 1 3 4 8 / 1 12 = $48 ($.50 play) PAID $196 FOR $.50

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R7 – G3 Illinois Derby POST SCRATCHES

#6 Dave in Dixie – Expecting a huge effort after chasing slow fractions in San Felipe and the dirt / 9F could be to his liking.
#1 American Lion – Will probably show some speed despite the blinks off in what appears to be a race lacking pace. WON
#4 Yawanna Twist – Sharp two turn debut when 2nd in the G3 Gotham and now takes another step up. 2ND
#8 Game Ball – I look for him to pass some tiring rivals down the long HAW stretch.

W/P #6
Tri P/W 6 / 1 4 / 1 2 4 7 8

Santa Anita POST SCRATCHES

R6 - G1 Santa Anita Derby

#6 Caracortado – Only needs Who’s Up and Skipshot to pressure Sidney’s Candy for a big rebound effort. 4TH
#7 Lookin At Lucky – Hard to knock anything he’s done, but might be looking ahead to Louisville. 3RD
#4 Sidney’s Candy – Has to answer two major questions – company up front and 9 furlongs. WON
#5 Setsuko – Has been disappointing, but could make amends with an off the pace win. 2ND

WIN #6

Good Racing Luck