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Friday.

I was tempted here to go with #2 Salamis in Race 7 as he was wide throughout against some really good horses last race and still finished well…but there are too many intriguing prices that race to lock him in. Instead.

Race 2. #2 Epitaph, 8/1. I like Gary Contessa horses because they always seem to fly under the radar. This race looks like a two horse race between Alexis Zorba and Billionaires Row but I’m a little concerned both of them could be compromised by a fast pace. And neither is a horse I want to rely on at a short price. Epitaph broke his maiden on debut and was thrown into stakes races immediately afterward. He then got stretched out, not sure he liked that, and then back to sprints before a layoff. I’m not sure what’s up with his workouts but he’s a talented turf sprinter and he’ll be a big price in a race where I don’t really love the likely favorites.

Race 8. #2 Whiskey Decision, 6/1. I’ve got some reservations about Manny Franco handling this filly as she seems a bit stubborn and didn’t seem to settle easily last out. But she was still good enough to win and made a really nice move shooting through a gap on the inside. #8 Deep Satin is possibly going to be the favorite and the other Chad will draw a lot of money but I question if Maggie Go really wants to go this distance and I thought Whiskey Decision was more impressive last out. Ozara flattered Whiskey Decision with the last out win.