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Full day of Stakes action and we're late getting out our thoughts...


NTRA PICK 4


BEL 9: Kelso-Gr. II, 1m-T (4:15p)

1. #3 Ashkal Way 5-2: May miss Gomez; can adjust to pace
2. #6 Free Thinking 6-1: Danner 5yo looks like a fit 2nd off break
A. #2 Art Master 3-1: Frankel 23% 1st NA; Note slick a.m. move 9/1
B. #8 Friendly Island 8-1: NY-bred from Pletcher big threat if lawn liker


TP 8: KY Cup Classic-Gr. II, 9f (4:42p)

1. #7 Perfect Drift 5-2: Change to Leparoux can make big difference
2. #6 Alumni Hall 8-1: Veteran had race over surface; Goes 3rd off break
A. #5 Greeley's Galaxy 4-1: New barn has had a chance to feel him out
B. #1 Premium Tap 2-1: Fear reaction to taxing Woodward effort


SA 4: Yellow Ribbon-Gr. I, 10f-T (5:10p)

1. #9 Wait a While 8-5: Country's top turf gal day's most likely winner
2. #6 Singalong 15-1: Improving Singspiel daughter ITM 11/12 career
A. #2 Live Life 7-2: Drysdale miss gets along well with PVal
B. #1 Three Degrees 4-1: "Other" Gallagher likes course; closes stoutly


SA 5: Hirsch-Gr. I, 10f-T (5:40p)

1. #4 The Tin Man 3-5: Beatable, but still controlling speed
2. #6 Sharp Writer 20-1: Returns to lawn; Can create pressure; Offers value
A. #5 T.H. Approval 5-2: Inda grey not likely to get set-up for late kick
B. #3 Artiste Royal 9-2: Addition of PVal adds appeal to consistent Danehill bay


<$50 P4 Play:

A. 2-3-6-8
B. 1-6-7
C. 9
D. 3-4-5-6

4x3x1x4 = $48


Glances at other Stakes today..


SA 9: Oak Leaf-Gr. I, 8.5f 7:45p

1. #3 Pinata 12-1: Miller a sharp young trainer and Landaluce winner should be ready
2. #11 Point Ashley 4-5: Not indicting her quality, but price silly on lightly raced gals
A. #8 Outofthepast 8-1: Exchange Rate grey beat Ashley and has faced best of West
B. #5 Back in the Shade 12-1: Paasch got this CRC filly from Hills; Tabs go to guy Solis


WO 6: Mazarine-Gr. III, 8.5f, 3:35p

1. #10 Sprung 3-1: Casse Grand Slam overcame huge trouble in debut under RamSam
2. #4 A.P. Reality 4-1: First of pair from Baker is the one that keep McAleney
A. #2 Changeisgonnacome 6-1: Trombetta ships with (SAR) PG Johnson winner; Lures Kabel
B. #6 Coy Coyote 8-1: "Other" Baker stretches after showing a liking for new Toronto strip


DEL 8: Kelso, 9.5f (3:54p)

1. #3 Auguri 5-2: Tagg-Lael overachiever brings Mig for front end try
2. #4 Angelic Aura 10-1: Klesaris gelding always earns a check
A. #7 Smart Growth 6-1: Sheppard's "A" entrant likes strip; Keeps Rose
B. #6 Golden Rainbow 6-1: Ritchey-Elliott 4 yo hasn't missed board 12 months


LRL 10: 25th Martha Washington, $200,000, 8.5f-T (5:37p)

1. #6 Gasia 6-1: Double listed winner offers value if grass to her liking; In Jones we trust
2. #4 Meribel 4-1 Classy Clement Dynasty winner needs to time late run perfectly
A. #5 Delmarva 5-1: Kimmel bay just keeps improving steadily; Good spot..
B. #1a (poe) Precious Kitten 8-1: Half to Kitten's Joy, (out of late, tragic mare), can stalk and pounce


HAW 8/9 (Gold Cup/Carey)

8th: 3-4-2-5
9th: 8-7-3-5


TP 6: 21st TP BC-Gr. III, 8.5f

1. #2 Prospective Saint 5-2
2. #10 Darluna 15-1
A. #7 Splendid Blendid 9-5
B. #3 La Reason 5-1
C. #11 Soul Search 10-1


TP 7: 13th KY Cup Sprint-Gr. III, 6f

1. #5 Ghosttrapper 8-1
2. #8 Likely 7-2
A. #10 Island Warrior 4-1
B. #6 Hallowed Flag 12-1


TP 8: Classic (See above)


TP 9: 13th KY Cup Juvenile-Gr. III, 8.5f

1. #9 Izzie's Halo 7-2
2. #10 Nerve 12-1
A. #7 Shore 8-1
B. #8 Shermanesque 3-1
C. #1 Native Ruler 6-1


TP 10: KY Cup Juvenile Fillies, 1m

1. #3 Whatdreamrmadeof 7-2
2. #6 Kauai Calls 3-1
A. #1 Cohiba Miss 8-1
B. #7 Cherokee Sheik 4-1


Good luck!
Steve