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Gulfstream Park POST SCRATCHES - FAST / FIRM

R2 - MSW 45k (Pletcher holds a serious 1 / 2 punch)

#3 J S Bach (8-5) WON $3.60
#2 Old Mountain Lane (2-1) 2ND
#9 Caprock Kid (15-1)
#4 Thirtysevenliveson (10-1)

R3 - Alw 48k/N1X

#3 Libby'sluckycharm (2-1) 3RD
#8 Angel Code (5-2) WON $7.80
#4 Remarkable Teresa (7-2) 2ND
#7 Shogun Samurai (5-1)

R4 - Alw 48k/N1X (Turf 8.5F)

#12 Tagleeb (5-1) - Uncorks a late rally under Leparoux. WON $10.20
#9 Saylor's Creek (3-1) - Seems to always bring it. 3RD
#2 Broadway Zen (15-1) Has the ability to last a long time on the front end.
#3 Sportscaster (20-1) - Would not be surprised if he fires a big one.

R5 - Sunshine Millions Sprint 100k

#1 Happy My Way (6-5) - Strictly the one to beat from various angles. 3RD
#3 Yogi Berra (20-1) - Jessica's Steinbrenner seems fit to ship her undefeated colt.
#2 Grande Shoes (5-1) - Will need help up front for his closing kick. 2ND
#7 Weekend Hideaway (2-1) - Expecting him to take it to top choice from the start. WON $12.20

PK4 - 2 3 9 / 3 4 8 / 2 3 9 12 / 1 3 = $36 for $.50

R6 - Sunshine Millions Turf 100 (Turf 8.5F)

#9 Reporting Star (5-2) - The cut back in distance should suit him well. 2ND
#6 Bad Debt (3-1) - 8yr old still running good races. 3RD
#5 Hobbs (15-1) - Working well for return, don't discount chances.
#7 Manchurian High (4-1) - Probably needs a little longer for his late run. WON $8.20

R7 - OC 62k/N2X (Turf 8.5F)

#2 Silver Speight (30-1) - Counting on the inside draw and longer distance to wake this grey up.
#10 Munjaz (GB) (5-2) - Showed some serious talent in U.S. debut last month.
#11 Pyrite Mountain (2-1) - Brings some class, but needs a perfectly timed ride. 4TH
#4 Pleuven (Fr) (9-2) - Leaning towards that he needs one before peaking next out. WON $11.60

R8 - Sunshine Millions Distaff 150k

#13 Swinger's Party (5-1) - BEST BET Burning it up in the morning and this looks like the ideal distance.
#5 Toasting (5-1) - Expecting a strong finish from consistent mare. 4TH
#2 Wildcat Lily (15-1) - Nothing wrong with most recent. Distance ?
#11 Dame Dorothy (5-2) - Numbers fit, but taking a stand against at low odds. WON $6.00

R9 - Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf 100k (Turf 8.5F)

#10 Effie Trinket (8-1) - Battle tested mare and Pace fits her well.
#6 Waterway Run (2-1) - Logical, but connections will drive the price to an underlay level. 2ND
#3 Speed Seeker (5-1) - She looks to take it to them from the bell. Major player.
#7 Rock On Baby (8-1) - Deep closer should be coming late again. 4TH

R10 - Sunshine Millions Classic 250k

#4 Transparent (9-5) - Forgive his bad start in G1 Cigar and he's been pointed for this. 4TH
#2 East Hall (5-2) - Versatile runner has really blossomed lately. 2ND
#5 Wildcat Red (2-1) - Hard knocker, but the distance might be a reach.
#6 Catholic Cowboy (6-1) - Draw lines through KEE efforts and you have a contender. 3RD

R11 - MSW 45k (Turf 9F)

#3 Epsilon (5-1) - Lots of changes, including the ultimate equipment change.
#8 Big Ben (7-2) - Strong debut effort at the distance and should improve.
#10 Grey Wizard (3-1) - Came up a length short of repeat winner in debut and shows steady local works.
#6 Cat Humor (15-1) - Changes galore and Barn is high % with all of them. Live longshot. 2ND

PK5 - 2 10 11 / 2 5 13 / 3 6 10 / 2 4 / 3 8 = $54 for $.50

PK4 - 2 5 13 / 3 6 10 / 2 4 / 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 12 = $72 for $.50

Fair Grounds

R8 - G3 Colonel E. R. Bradley Handicap (Turf 8.5F)

#6 Grand Contender (4-1) - Looks to take advantage of his early speed and hold them off late.
#3 Highball (10-1) - 4yr old still has upside and draws perfectly here. 4TH
#9 Villiandry (9-5) - Freshened and has switched barns since impressive G3 win. Mixed signals at a low price.
#5 String King (9-2) - Local star must prove it versus open company. WON $8.40

R9 - Silverbulletday 125k

#2 West Coast Belle (2-1) - Improved in all 3 starts and the arrow continues in an upward direction. 4TH
#5 Forever Unbridled (6-1) - Barn has a successful history of developing young fillies. 2ND
#9 Top Decile (8-5) - Obvious contender, but must avoid a wide trip.
#3 Divine Dawn (5-1) - Solid dirt works and barn is on fire.

R10 - Marie G. Krantz Memorial Handicap (Turf 8.5F)

#5 Notte d'Oro (8-1) - Heading in the right direction and barn knows when to try stakes company. WON $11.00
#7 Maid On a Mission (10-1) - Knows how to win and the lawn is the preferred surface.
#10 Eden Prairie (4-1) - Could get a similar front running trip as her most recent. 2ND
#9 Kitten's Dumplings (5-2) - Been gone a long time, but she brings some serious back class.

R11 - G3 Lecomte

#2 Tiznow R J (5-1) - Turned the corner in latest and he'll take it to them early and often. 3RD
#11 Eagle (3-1) - In good hands and exits a strong race. Must deal with outside draw.
#6 Savoy Stomp (8-1) - Adds lasix which could be the key to his success.
#4 War Story (9-2) - Proven he can handle a rough start and fits well here. 2ND

PK4 - 3 6 9 / 2 3 5 9 / 5 7 9 10 / 2 11 = $48 for $.50

Good Racing Luck