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Rebel boasts best prep cast yet
OAKLAWN PARK
POST-SCRATCHES
7th: 31st Azeri (G2), F&M-3+, 8.5f (P5, P3)
When singling Terra Promessa to start P5, hard not to think about Masochistic failing at SA last week. Yes she’s overwherlmingly likely, but Power of Snunner, Eskenformoney, Streamline all within a couple lengths if she regresses off the career best Bayakoa effort..
Most Likely: #2 Terra Promessa 3-5 5th
Best Value: #7 Streamline 10-1 WON ($26.20)
Next Best: #6 Eskenformoney 3-1 2nd
Exotics Use: #5 Power of Snunner 8-1 4th
8th: 69th Essex H., 4+, 8.5f (P4, P3)
Another reason Terra Promessa has to be a heavy lean is the complexity of this event with top contenders less than a 2 lengths …
AQU C/O, GP Stakes for Saturday
AQUEDUCT
POST-SCRATCHES
4th: MSW, 3yo, 1m-70y (P6, P3, DD)
This is a very nice group and it may require using half of them for safe P6 passage..
Most Likely: #1 Apartfromthecrowd 4-1 WON ($7.20)
Next Best: #7 Opportunity Cost 7-2 9th
Best Value: #8 Robbins 10-1 3rd
Exotics Use: #10 Into the Breach 5-2 2nd
Super Add: #2 Morocco 10-1 4th
5th: Jazil, 4+, 1m-70y (G/S, P3, DD)
As discussed with Nick Tammaro on Weekemnd Preview, playing against Royal Posse (6/0-3-0 on Inner Track) seems prudent. Sunny Ridge won Withers here last year and can set up shop behind the speeds..
Most Likely: #2 Sunny Ridge 6-1 WON ($7.00)
Next Best: #3 …
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 …
Cigar Mile Day, CD 2yo’s for Saturday
AQUEDUCT
POST-SCRATCHES
6th: 95th Demoiselle (G2), 2yo-F, 9f (P5, P3, DD)
The mile and eighth always makes for interesting dynamic this time of year with the 2yo’s and it looks like there’s no shortage of pace signed on. Irad Ortiz gets another chance on Jamyson ‘n Ginger after BC fiasco. Majestic Bonnie (20-1) an intriguing participant for Weaver as she should relish the 9f if able to handle the dirt. Ladies Day (8-1) another that should excel at the trip..
Most Likely: #4 Jamyson ‘n Ginger 5-2 2nd
Best Value: #7 Majestic Bonnie 20-1 5th
Next Best: #8 Ladies Day 8-1 9th
Exotics Use: #2 Miss Sky Warrior 3-1 WON ($13.20)
7th: …
Holiday Weekend gains steam
AQUEDUCT
POST-SCRATCHES
4th: NYSS-Thunder Rumble, 3+, 7f (P3, DD)
If Jet Black is going to be 8-1, he’s a key. Sciacca-Parcells’ rare black colt still improving and will vie up front with solid Loki’s Vengeance. Empire Dreams, 3rd off the long break, cuts back from the 9f Empire Classic. Hard-knocking Becker’s Galaxy dangerous first off the Rudy Rod claim..
Best Value: #5 Jet Black 8-1 5th
Next Best: #6 Loki’s Vengeance 3-1 WON ($8.90)
Exotics Use: #4 Empire Dreams 5-2 4th
Super Add: #7 Becker’s Galaxy 12-1 2nd
5th: NY-OC/N1X, 2yo, 1m-T (P6, P3, DD)
Most Likely: #2 Mo Maverick 5-2 WON ($6.20)
Next Best: #9 Shiraz 3-1 5th
Best Value: …