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Del Mar gets summer season started
DEL MAR TURF CLUB ~ OPENING DAY
POST-SCRATCHES
4th: MSW, F&M-3+, 6f (P3, DD)
Very good cast with heady looking firsters (Pretty Owl, Snowdust, Literary Critic) facing off against several with experience (Classy Tune, Discreetly Leah, Slim Fit). Sherman’s Discreetly Leah & Proctor’s Slim Fit may compromise Callaghan’s favored Classy Tune with pressure on the front end.
Most Likely: #3 Pretty Owl 2-1 2nd
Next Best: #8 Classy Tune 9-5 WON ($4.00)
Best Value: #6 Literary Critic 10-1 5th
Exotics Use: #2 Slim Fit 5-1 4th
5th: MSW, 2yo-F, 5f (P6, P3, DD)
As discussed with Baffert, prospects for Just a Smidge appear good, but Hall of Fame …
Belmont Opener Heralds Spring
BELMONT PARK
POST-SCRATCHES
6th: NY-ALW/N1X, F&M-3+, 6f-IT (P4, P3, DD)
Most Likely: #6 Fabulous Lady 4-1 6th
Next Best: #12 Epping Forest 3-1 WON ($4.60)
Best Value: #9 Somerset Sandy 6-1 4th
Exotics Use: #4 Shimmering Moon 8-1 10th
7th: OC/N2X, F&M-3+, 7f-T (P3, DD)
Most Likely: #5 Take These Chains 3-1 WON ($4.70)
Best Value: #2 Rumble Doll 12-1 3rd
Next Best: #4 Width 6-1 6th
Exotics Use: #12 Thundering Sky 5-1 5th
8th: 6th Affirmed Success-NY, 4+, 6f (DD)
Best Value: #11 Candid Desire 8-1 5th
Next Best: #13 Weekend Hideaway 4-1 4th
Exotics Use: #3 Rectify 6-1 8th
Super Add: #4 Ostrolenka 6-1 …
KEE gets off to exciting start
KEENELAND
POST-SCRATCHES
6th: ALW/N1X, 3yo-F, 9f-T (P5, P3, DD)
Very good group with some notable circumstances like first time 3yo returns by Joust (4-1) and Folk Magic (8-1) and first time turf for Tap of War (War Front)..
Most Likely: #2 Joust 4-1
Best Value: #6 Tap of War 15-1
Next Best: #4 Danceland 5-1
Exotics Use: #8 Folk Magic 8-1
7th: MSW, 3yo-F, 7f (P4, P3, DD)
Most Likely: #6 Tiger Eyes 6-1
Next Best: #7 Pauline Revere 6-1
Best Value: #1 Another Gal 12-1
Exotics Use: #2 Miss Adele 15-1
Super/Hi-5: #9 Ettalusive 6-1
8th: ALW/N1X, 4+, 6f (P3, DD)
Most Likely: #3 Mutaraamy 9-5
Next Best: #8 Lookin for a Kiss 2-1
Best Value: #5 Mexico Memories 15-1
Exotics Use: #7 Infinite Midnight 6-1
9th: 29th Transylvania (G3), …
Popular Oaklawn Park kicks off ’17!
OAKLAWN PARK ~ OPENING DAY
POST-SCRATCHES
5th: S/ALW, 4+, 6f (P5, P3)
A lot of speed here and likeliest player Itsallaboutyou (5-2*) draws rail to complicate matters. Has rated in past and perhaps Vasquez can establish early position for trip behind the other speed?
Most Likely: #1 Itsallaboutyou 5-2 8th
Best Value: #10 The Lone Roo 8-1 3rd
Next Best: #7 Half Dome Dude 3-1 WON ($8.40)
Exotics Use: #5 Midas Dancer 8-1 7th
6th: OC/C, F&M-4+, 6f (P4, P3)
Most Likely: #2 Chanteline 2-1 4th
Next Best: #1 Athena 5-2 WON ($8.00)
Exotics Use: #6 Marquee Miss 7-2 2nd
7th: MSW, 3yo, 1m (P3)
Best Value: #9 Zip Van Winkle …
Santa Anita marks racing’s biggest opener
Hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas. ‘Boxing Day’ once again brings forth one of racing’s most anticipated openings, as Santa Anita kicks off the 2017 Winter Meet..
If you haven’t already, send your sleeping pet photo or betting story to Hammer at santaanitacalendar@yahoo.com. Today is the last ‘post mark’ opportunity..
SANTA ANITA ~ OPENING DAY
POST-SCRATCHES
1st: OC/S-ALW, 2yo-F, 6.5f (P5, P3, DD)
Many here have toiled under this condition making Rcatcanscat a seemingly worthy favorite after being DQ’d in second start and then keeping diploma when raised in class by Hendricks. A number of turnbacks signed on, 5 of the 9 in fact, so pace may be quicker than it looks at first glance..
Most Likely: #3 …