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8/2: Saratoga ($30k C/O)

Thursday, August 2nd, 2018

SARATOGA

POST-SCRATCHES

5th: CLM, F&M-3+, 6f (P6, P3, DD)

$30k C/O starts here..

Most Likely: #8 Loose 8-5 2nd
Next Best: #7 Daring Prospect 4-1 WON ($8.10)
Best Value: #3 Brooklyn Gal 15-1 6th
Exotics Use: #4 No More Excuses 12-1 5th-DQ’d to 7th

6th: MCLM/$40k, F&M-3+, 5.5f-T (NYRA Bets P5, G/S, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #6 Diva’s Revenge 4-1 7th
Best Value: #4 Currency Chaos 8-1 4th
Next Best: #10 Jasmine’s Gem 7-2 5th
Exotics Use: #8 Souper Echo 8-1 WON ($8.30)

7th: S/ALW, 3+, 9f-IT (P4, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #2 Herecomesyourman 4-1 3rd
Next Best: #5 Sentry 9-2 WON ($7.30)
Exotics Use: #4 Honey Dont 5-1
Super Add: #7 Miles of Humor 8-1 4th

8th: ALW/N1X, F&M-3+, 6f (P3, DD)

Interesting, make that fascinating, ALW group that finds Dream Pauline & Critique making their 3yo debuts..

Best Value: #6 Naples Princess 10-1 3rd
Next Best: #2 Dream Pauline 5-2 WON ($5.80)
Exotics Use: #7 Critique 6-1 7th
Super Add: #5 Shimmering Moon 6-1 6th

9th: Opt CLM/C, F&M-3+, 9f-T (DD)

Most Likely: #5 Onthemoonagain 6-5 3rd
Best Value: #1 Danceland 6-1 WON ($15.00)
Next Best: #7 Care Lady 7-2
Exotics Use: #6 Dynatail 12-1 2nd

10th: MCLM/$75k, F&M-3+, 8.5f-IT

Best Value: #6 Supercommittee 5-1 2nd
Next Best: #1e Dubb entry 2-1 WON ($4.60)/5th
Exotics Use: #9 Mambo Dancer 9-2 4th
Super Add: #2 Love Mo 12-1 7th

P6 Grid:

5: 8 (A), 7(B), 1-2-3-4 (C)
6: 4-6 (A), – (B), 7-8-10 (C)
7: 2 (A), 4-5(B), 7 (C)
8: 2-6-7 (A), – (B), 4-5 (C)
9: 5 (A), – (B), 1-7 (C)
10: 1-6 (A), – (B), 2-9 (C)

Simple (A+B): 2x2x3x3x1x2 = 72 x $2 = $144
All A’s: 1x2x1x3x1x2 = 12 x $2 = $24

P5 Grid:

6: 4-6 (A), 8-10 (B), 7 (C)
7: 2-5(A), 4 (B), 7 (C)
8: 2-6-7 (A), – (B), 4-5 (C)
9: 5 (A), – (B), 1-7 (C)
10: 1-6 (A), 2-9 (B), 4-5-7 (C)

Simple (A+B): 4x3x3x1x4 = 144 x .50 = $72
All A’s: 2x2x3x1x2 = 24 x .50 = $12

P4 Grid:

7: 2-5(A), 4 (B), 7 (C)
8: 2-5-6-7 (A), 1-3-4 (B), – (C)
9: 5 (A), – (B), 1-7 (C)
10: 1-2-6-9 (A), 4-5-7 (B), 3-8 (C)

Simple (A+B): 3x7x1x7 = 147 x .50 = $73.50
All A’s: 2x4x1x4 = 32 x .50 = $16

$0.50 Pick-4 (5/2/1/1) Paid $206.75(A-A-C-A) ~ $117 play

8/1: Saratoga (Day 11)

Wednesday, August 1st, 2018

SARATOGA

POST-SCRATCHES

Note thunderstorm threat starting mid-morning..

1st: ALW/N2L, 4+, 16.5f-National Fences (P3, DD)

Whitman’s Poetry the hopper to beat, but if you heard Arch Kingsley on ATR, you know to use Boss Man..

Most Likely: #6 Whitman’s Poetry 2-1 4th
Best Value: #2 Boss Man 6-1 WON ($7.90)
Next Best: #5 Dark Gemini 7-2 2nd
Exotics Use: #4 Go Get the Basil 5-1 5th

2nd: CLM/N2L, F&M-3+, 9f (P5, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #7 Heaven’s Creation 8-5 3rd
Best Value: #3 Giant Ending 9-2 WON ($13.40)
Next Best: #5 Eight Minute Ellie 5-2 5th
Exotics Use: #2 Say Cin Cin 15-1 6th

3rd: NY-MCLM/$40k, 3+, 5.5f-T (P4, P3, DD)

Best Value: #10 Brockmoninoff 6-1 3rd
Next Best: #2 Ghost Giant 3-1 WON ($14.40)
Exotics Use: #12 Unsullied 10-1 6th
Super Add: #7 Wild William 4-1 4th

4th: CLM/N3L, 3+, 8.5f-IT (P3, DD)

Wow.. A gaggle of quality horses for a $35k tag. Trip will decide..

Best Value: #2 Pretentious 15-1 12th
Next Best: #7 Glenrichment 9-2 6th
Exotics Use: #6 Terrible Day 8-1 11th
Super Add: #5 Acoustic 5-1 2nd

5th: MSW, F&M-3+, 6f (P6, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #10 Our Circle of Love 2-1 2nd
Best Value: #9 Smile More 5-1 3rd
Next Best: #1a Carnival Lass 6-1 7th
Exotics Use: #4 Gifted Lady 12-1 9th

6th: NY-MSW, 2yo-F, 5.5f-T (NYRA Bets P5, G/S, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #3 Corey Scores 7-5 3rd
Next Best: #8 Sassy Agnes 5-2 7th
Best Value: #6 Itsakeyper 10-1 5th
Exotics Use: #9 Jaded Lady 7-2 WON ($11.00)

P5 Grid:

2: 3-7 (A), 5 (B), 2-6 (C)
3: 2-10 (A), 12 (B), 7-9 (C)
4: 2-5-6-7 (A), – (B), 8-9 (C)
5: 10 (A), 9 (B), 1-4 (C)
6: 3-8 (A), – (B), 6-9(C)

Simple (A+B): 3x3x4x2x2 = 144 x .50 = $72
All A’s: 2x2x4x1x2 = 32 x .50 = $16

P4 Grid:

3: 2-10-12 (A), – (B), 7-9 (C)
4: 2-5-6-7 (A), 8-9 (B), – (C)
5: 10 (A), 9 (B), 1-4 (C)
6: 3-8 (A), 6-9 (B), – (C)

Simple (A+B): 3x6x2x4 = 144 x .50 = $72
All A’s: 3x4x1x2 = 24 x .50 = $12

7th: NY-ALW/N1X, 3+, 1m-IT (P4, P3, DD)

NYB turf ALW going a route, always well-match and regularly the most explosive mutuel opps of the meet..

Best Value: #10 Pocket Player 12-1 9th
Next Best: #8 Shiraz 6-1 4th
Exotics Use: #1 Take It to Scale 6-1 7th
Super Add: #2 New Jersey John 12-1 2nd

8th: 6th Shine Again-R, F&M-4+, 7f (P3, DD)

Most Likely: #7 Heavenly Score 3-1 3rd
Best Value: #5 Cairenn 9-2 2nd
Next Best: #8 Your Love 2-1 WON ($6.90)
Exotics Use: #4 Come Dancing 7-2 4th

9th: NY-OC/N2X, 3+, 5.5f-T (DD)

Best Value: #2 Samadi Sky 12-1 5th
Next Best: #4 Frisky Magician 2-1 2nd
Exotics Use: #6 Uncle Youdge 7-2 8th
Super Add: #9 Dowse’s Beach 9-2 9th

10th: CLM/N2L, 3+, 6f

Best Value: #13 Money Laundering 12-1 5th
Next Best: #7 Smash Williams 7-2 6th
Exotics Use: #11 Discreet Mission 9-2 WON ($9.10)
Super Add: #4 Lake Party 20-1 8th

P5 Grid:

6: 3 (A), 8 (B), 6-9(C)
7: 1-8-10 (A), – (B), 2-12(C)
8: 5-7 (A), 4-8(B), – (C)
9: 2-4 (A), – (B), 6-9 (C)
10: 7-13 (A), 11(B), 4-8-12 (C)

Simple (A+B): 2x3x4x2x3 = 144 x .50 = $72
All A’s: 1x3x2x2x2 = 24 x .50 = $12

P4 Grid:

7: 1-8-10 (A), – (B), 2-12(C)
8: 5-7 (A), 4-8(B), – (C)
9: 2-4 (A), 6-9 (B), – (C)
10: 7-13 (A), 11(B), 4-8-12 (C)

Simple (A+B): 3x4x4x3 = 144 x .50 = $72
All A’s: 3x2x2x2 = 24 x .50 = $12

7/30: Saratoga ($57k C/O)

Monday, July 30th, 2018

SARATOGA

POST-SCRATCHES

1st: 21st A. P. Smithwick (NSA-G1), 4+, 16.5f-National Fences (P3, DD)

Iranistan, rare 4yo at this level, looks to take next step towards being a long term star in the jump game..

Most Likely: #1 Iranistan 3-1 2nd
Next Best: #5 Modem 9-5 6th
Best Value: #4 Oskar Denarius 15-1 DNF/Eased
Exotics Use: #6 Overwhelming 12-1 3rd

2nd: CLM, 3+, 6.6f (P5, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #1 Nominal Dollars 7-5 2nd
Best Value: #8 Orpheus 8-1 5th
Next Best: #3 Etruscan 5-1 4th
Exotics Use: #7 Crafty Concorde 9-2 3rd

3rd: ALW/C, 3+, 5.5f-T (P4, P3, DD)

After 3 turf sprints Sunday, first of another 3 today..

Best Value: #9 Shoe Loves Shoe 6-1 7th
Next Best: #4 Yummy Bear 9-2 4th
Exotics Use: #1 Pagliacci 4-1 3rd
Super Add: #5 Hangman 6-1 6th

4th: CLM/N3L, 3+, 6f (P3, DD)

Most Likely: #2 Benefactor 4-1 5th
Next Best: #7 Zap Zap Zap 7-2 3rd
Best Value: #8 Divine Interventio 6-1 WON ($12.40)
Exotics Use: #1 Lightening Buzz 3-1 2nd

5th: MCLM/$50k, 2yo, 5.5f (P6, P3, DD)

$57k C/O starts here..

Most Likely: #5 Backtohisroots 5-2 WON ($3.90)
Best Value: #1 Rythmia 15-1 9th
Next Best: #9 The Sicarii 8-1 8th
Exotics Use: #2 Gump 5-1 3rd

6th: MSW, 3+, 11f-IT (NYRA Bets P5, G/S, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #5 Midnight Tea Time 3-1 3rd
Next Best: #9 Course Correction 2-1 2nd
Best Value: #8 My Dream 8-1 5th
Exotics Use: #2 Prompt 7-2 4th

P5 Grid:

2: 1-8 (A), 3 (B), 7 (C)
3: 4-9 (A), – (B), 1-5 (C)
4: 2-7 (A), 1-4-8(B), – (C)
5: 5(A), – (B), 1-2-9 (C)
6: 5-9 (A), 8 (B), 1-2-3(C)

Simple (A+B): 3x2x5x1x3 = 90 x $2 = $180
All A’s: 2x2x2x1x2 = 16 x $2 = $32

P4 Grid:

3: 4-9 (A), 1-5 (B), – (C)
4: 1-2-4-7-8(A), – (B), – (C)
5: 5(A), – (B), 1-2-9 (C)
6: 5-8-9 (A), 1-2-3(B), – (C)

Simple (A+B): 4x5x1x6 = 120 x .50 = $60
All A’s: 2x5x1x3 = 30 x .50 = $15

7th: 7th Coronation Cup, 3yo-F, 5.5f-T (P4, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #7 Originator 6-1 2nd
Best Value: #8 Flashly 12-1 10th
Next Best: #4 Mominou 7-2 6th
Exotics Use: #3 Factorofwon 8-1 7th

8th: S/ALW, F&M-3+, 6.5f (P3, DD)

Best Value: #3 Maho Bay 4-1 2nd
Next Best: #1 Haynesfest 2-1 5th
Exotics Use: #7 Nocturnal Mission 6-1 3rd
Super Add: #8 Special Relativity 7-2 WON ($7.70)

9th: Opt. CLM/C, 3+, 11f-IT (DD)

Ugh.. 6-7 appear capable with stakes placed runners mixing it up with ALW types..

Best Value: #8 Scholar Athlete 10-1 6th
Next Best: #7 Classic Covey 6-1 4th
Exotics Use: #1 Soglio 3-1 3rd
Super Add: #6 Snap Decision 6-1 5th

10th: NY-MCLM/$40k, F&M-3+, 5.5f-T

Madcap nightcap..

Most Likely: #3 Lady Camille 7-2 3rd
Best Value: #4 Magical Romance SCR
Next Best: #1 Unparalleled 4-1 4th
Exotics Use: #10 Chutzpah 20-1 6th
Super Add: #7 Merlins Muse 5-1 WON ($15.60)

P6 Grid:

5: 5(A), – (B), 1-2-9 (C)
6: 5-9 (A), 8 (B), 1-2-3(C)
7: 4-7-8 (A), 2-3-5 (B), – (C)
8: 3 (A), 1 (B), 7-8(C)
9: 7-8 (A), – (B), 1-4-6 (C)
10: 3-4 (A), – (B), 1 (C)

Simple (A+B): 1x3x6x2x2x2 = 144 x $2 = $288
All A’s: 1x2x3x1x2x2 = 24 x $2 = $48

P6 P5 Grid:

6: 5-9 (A), 8 (B), 1-2-3(C)
7: 4-7-8 (A), 2-3-5 (B), – (C)
8: 3 (A), 1 (B), 7-8(C)
9: 7-8 (A), – (B), 1-4-6 (C)
10: 3-4 (A), – (B), 1-7-10 (C)

Simple (A+B): 3x6x2x2x2 = 144 x .50 = $72
All A’s: 2x3x1x2x3 = 36 x .50 = $18

P4 Grid:

7: 4-7-8 (A), 2-3-5 (B), – (C)
8: 1-3 (A), – (B), 7-8(C)
9: 1-7-8 (A), 4-6 (B), 5-10 (C)
10: 3-4 (A), – (B), 1-7-10 (C)

Simple (A+B): 6x2x2x2 = 144 x .50 = $72
All A’s: 3x2x3x2 = 36 x .50 = $18

7/29: Saratoga (Shuvee)

Sunday, July 29th, 2018

SARATOGA

POST-SCRATCHES

1st: CLM/N3L, F&M-3+, 6f (P5, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #6 Summer Punch 3-1 3rd
Next Best: #5 Lou’s Chardonnay 7-2 WON ($8.30)
Best Value: #1 Dream Fever 6-1 5th
Exotics Use: #7 Promises Broken 5-2 2nd

2nd: CLM/N3L, 8.5f-IT (P4, P3, DD)

Field of F&M’s that all look alike..

Most Likely: #5 Arch of Troy 5-1 2nd
Best Value: #4 Magician’s Vanity 8-1 5th
Exotics Use: #10 Ultimate Cause 6-1 6th
Super Add: #1 Lady Love 8-1 3rd

3rd: S/ALW, F&M-3+, 5.5f-T (P3, DD)

Most Likely: #7 Glossy 7-5 WON ($5.10)
Best Value: #4 Paranoia 8-1 5th
Next Best: #6 Texas Music 5-1 3rd
Exotics Use: #8 Factoring 9-5 2nd

4th: MSW, 2yo, 6f (P3, DD)

Small group of 2yo fillies and there looks to be some nice ones that feel tough to separate. Merada (Asmussen) & Into the South (Correas) have benefit of a start..

Most Likely: #1 Merada 5-2 6th
Best Value: #2 Love My Honey 8-1 WON ($5.40)
Next Best: #6 Always Shopping 2-1 4th
Exotics Use: #5 Rotate 8-1 7th

5th: MSW, F&M-3+, 5.5f-T (P6, P3, DD)

Siding with the firsters over the experienced who look like they don’t want to win..

Most Likely: #4 Alternative Energy 5-2 3rd
Best Value: #1 Mucho Glory 10-1 7th
Next Best: #7 My Bronx Tail 4-1 8th
Exotics Use: #10 Tapping Colors 3-1 2nd

P5 Grid:

1: 5-6 (A), 1-7 (B), 3 (C)
2: 4-5 (A), – (B), 1-2-10 (C)
3: 4-6-7(A), – (B), 8 (C)
4: 1-2-6 (A), – (B), 3-4-5 (C)
5: 4 (A), 1 (B), 7-10 (C)

Simple (A+B): 4x2x3x3x2 = 144 x .50 = $72
All A’s: 2x2x3x3x1 = 36 x .50 = $18

P4 Grid:

2: 4-5 (A), 1-10 (B), 2-6 (C)
3: 4-6-7 (A), – (B), 8 (C)
4: 1-2-6 (A), – (B), 3-4-5 (C)
5: 1-4 (A), 7-10 (B), – (C)

Simple (A+B): 4x3x3x4 = 144 x .50 = $72
All A’s: 2x3x3x2 = 36 x .50 = $18

6th: OC/N1X, 3yo, 8.5f-IT (NYRA Bets P5, G/S, P3, DD)

Fun group..

Most Likely: #3 Pony Up 9-2 8th
Next Best: #5 Strike Me Down 7-2 2nd
Best Value: #6 Ego Trip 12-1 7th
Exotics Use: #8 Vegas Kitten 4-1 4th

7th: ALW-C, 3+, 7f (P4, P3, DD)

Another nice ALW set..

Best Value: #3 Silver Dust 8-1 4th
Next Best: #5 Have Another Gate SCR
Exotics Use: #1a Honorable Treasure 2-1 5th
Super Add: #6 Gray Sky 10-1 6th

8th: OC/C, 3+, 5.5f-T (P3, DD)

Super competitive dash and maybe a speed can shake loose, but sure looks like you’ll need some off the pace types..

Best Value: #1 Maniacal 6-1 6th
Next Best: #5 Vici 6-1 3rd
Exotics Use: #11 English Minister 8-1 4th
Super Add: #2 Battle in Seattle 9-2 8th

9th: 42nd Shuvee (G3), F&M-3+, 9f (DD)

Most Likely: #4 Wow Cat 8-5 2nd
Next Best: #5 Ivy Bell 3-1 4th
Best Value: #2 Verve’s Tale 10-1 3rd
Exotics Use: #7 Farrell 4-1 WON ($20.20)

10th: NY-MCLM/$40k, 3+, 8.5f-IT

Best Value: #5 Slewacandy 9-2 WON ($11.00)
Next Best: #1 Powerstroke 3-1 4th
Exotics Use: #12 Spa Jazz 12-1 3rd
Super Add: #7 Magnetron 12-1 8th

P5 Grid:

6: 3-5 (A), 6-8 (B), 1-10 (C)
7: 3-5 (A), 1 (B), 6-7 (C)
8: 1-2-5-11 (A), 6-10(B), 4-7-9 (C)
9: 4 (A), – (B), 2-5-7(C)
10: 1-5(A), – (B), 7-12 (C)

Simple (A+B): 4x3x6x1x2 = 144 x .50 = $72
All A’s: 2x2x4x1x2 = 32 x .50 = $16

P4 Grid:

7: 1-3-5 (A), – (B), 6-7 (C)
8: 1-2-5-11 (A), 6-10(B), 4-7-9 (C)
9: 4 (A), 5 (B), 2-6-7(C)
10: 1-5(A), 7-12 (B), – (C)

Simple (A+B): 3x6x2x4 = 144 x .50 = $72
All A’s: 3x4x1x2 = 24 x .50 = $12

7/28: Saratoga (Vanderbilt/Jim Dandy)

Saturday, July 28th, 2018

SARATOGA

POST-SCRATCHES

1st: MSW, 2yo, 5.5f-OFF THE TURF(P5, P3, DD)

This ends up being just as interesting off the turf as it would have been on..

Most Likely: #6 Party With Friends 6th
Next Best: #11 Carter Cat WON ($5.90)
Best Value: #12 Paper Clip 8th
Super Add: #5 Halladay DH-3rd

2nd: CLM, 3+, 8.5f-OFF THE TURF(P4, P3, DD)

Best Value: #1 Poshsky 3rd
Next Best: #7 St. Louis Guy WON ($12.80)
Exotics Use: #2 California Swing 2nd
Super Add: #3 Western Reserve 4th

3rd: MCLM/$40k, 3+, 9f (P3, DD)

Best Value: #3 Gray Nile 6-1 WON ($13.60)
Next Best: #5 Consensus Thinking 8-5 3rd
Exotics Use: #7 Air On Fire 5-2 4th
Super Add: #8 Love Nest 8-1 5th

4th: NY-ALW/N1X, F&M-3+, 6f (P3, DD)

Most Likely: #7 Satisfy 7-2 WON ($4.80)
Next Best: #4 Fair Regis 5-2 2nd
Best Value: #1e Serpe entry 10-1 3rd/6th
Exotics Use: #9 American Mission 12-1 5th

5th: MSW, 2yo, 6f (P3, DD)

Looks like a serious set of Saratoga colts with Brown, Calhoun, Mott (2), Casse, Asmussen, Pletcher represented. Only #5 Olympic Express and #11 (AE) Mucho have made debuts..

Best Value: #6 Macho Citizen 8-1: Calhoun sends half to Promise Me Silver..10th
Next Best: #10 Coast 5-2: $500k Pletcher out of Baffert MGSW Mamma Kimbo..8th
Exotics Use: #8 Wild Medagliad’oro 8-1: Casse’s Live Oak homebred working sharp..2nd
Super Add: #3 Aurelius Maximus 3-1: Brown for Stonestreet/Bolton; May want longer..3rd

P5 Grid:

1: 6-11(A), 12 (B), – (C)
2: 1-7(A), 2-3 (B), – (C)
3: 3-5 (A), – (B), 7-8 (C)
4: 4-7(A), – (B), 1 (C)
5: 6-10 (A), 3-8 (B), 5-7-9(C)

Simple (A+B): 3x4x2x2x4 = 192 x .50 = $96
All A’s: 2x2x2x2x2 = 32 x .50 = $16

$0.50 Pick-5 (8,9,11,13/7/3/3,5,6,7/9) Paid $2,522.00(A-A-A-A-C ~ $136 play)

P4 Grid:

2: 1-7(A), 2-3 (B), – (C)
3: 3-5-8 (A), – (B), 1-7 (C)
4: 4-7(A), – (B), 1 (C)
5: 6-8-10 (A), 3-5-7 (B), 1-2-9(C)

Simple (A+B): 4x3x2x6 = 144 x .50 = $72
All A’s: 2x3x2x3 = 36 x .50 = $18

$0.50 Pick-4 (7/3/3,5,6,7/9) Paid $422.00(A-A-A-C ~ $111 play)

6th: ALW/N1X, 3+, 7f-OFF THE TURF(P6, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #14 Chris and Dave WON ($7.70)
Best Value: #1 Take Notice 5th
Next Best: #9 Penalty 6th
Exotics Use: #5 Dr. Shane 2nd

7th: 26th Amsterdam (G3), 3yo, 6.5f (NYRA Bets P5, G/S, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #3 Engage 8-5: Sits stalking trip..2nd
Next Best: #2 Promises Fulfilled 7-2: Huge Stephens try..WON ($5.00)
Best Value: #5 Strike Power 5-1: Set for best..4th
Exotics Use: #7 Soutache 12-1 5th

8th: Vanderbilt (G1), 3+, 6f (P4, P3, DD)

Thoroughly curious group with obvious speed players Imperial Hint & Switzerland making Spa debuts and pricey considerations Petrov (20-1), Warrior’s Club (9-2) and Mr. Crow (8-1) a combined 5/4-1-0 over the surface. Imperial Hint gets better of the draw and can monitor Switzerland who will have to break running..

Most Likely: #4 Imperial Hint 6-1 WON ($3.60)
Best Value: #7 Done Deal 8-1 7th
Next Best: #1 Switzerland 2-1 5th
Exotics Use: #6 Mr. Crow 8-1 4th

9th: 60th Bowling Green (G2), 4+, 11f-IT (P3, DD)

Turf will be no better than yielding and with moderate pace lined up, closers may be doubly challenged. Add #5 Glorious Empire (20-1) to your exotics plays as he could take them a long way on the front end..

Best Value: #9 Manitoulin 10-1 7th
Next Best: #7 Hi Happy 5-2 6th
Exotics Use: #5 Glorious Empire 20-1 WON-DH ($21.40)
Super Add: #6 Sadler’s Joy 7-2 3rd

10th: 55th Jim Dandy (G2), 3yo, 9f (DD)

Big opportunity for hard luck Preakness show runner Tenfold to take next step and gain plaudit..

Most Likely: #2 Tenfold 8-5 WON ($5.50)
Next Best: #5 Vino Rosso 1-1 2nd
Exotics Use: #1 Flameaway 7-2 3rd

11th: OC/N1X, 3yo-F, 9f-T

Well matched, high quality group for nightcap..

Best Value: #8 Terrabyte 20-1 7th
Next Best: #6 Reversethedecision 5-2 WON ($5.90)
Exotics Use: #4 Frippery 10-1 12th
Super Add: #11 Cash Out 8-1 6th

P5 Grid:

7: 2-3 (A), – (B), 5 (C)
8: 4(A), 1-7 (B), 2-3-4-5-6 (C)
9: 7-9 (A), 5-6 (B), 1-2(C)
10: 2-5 (A), – (B), 1-3-4 (C)
11: 4-6-8 (A), – (B), 5-7-11 (C)

Simple (A+B): 2x3x4x2x3 = 144 x .50 = $72
All A’s: 2x1x2x2x3 = 24 x .50 = $12

$.50 NYRA Bets P5 (2/4/2,5/2/3,6,14) Pays $219.00

P4 Grid:

8: 1-4-7 (A), – (B), 2-3-4-5-6 (C)
9: 7-9 (A), 5-6 (B), 1-2(C)
10: 2-5 (A), – (B), 1-3-4 (C)
11: 4-6-8 (A), 5-7-11 (B), – (C)

Simple (A+B): 3x4x2x6 = 144 x .50 = $72
All A’s: 3x2x2x3 = 36 x .50 = $18

$.50 Pick 4 (4/2,5/2/3,6,14) Pays $82.37