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Jerome begins Wood Memorial, Classics’ hunt

Saturday, January 5th, 2013

AQUEDUCT

POST-SCRATCHES

4th: NY-MDN CLM, 4+, 6f (P6, P3, DD)

Big collection of ne’er do wells here and a tough way to start a P6 C/O sequence. Shy Humor dives to the bottom off long string of nearly adequate, solid fig tries, but they came on turf. His debut on the Santa Anita main in October 2011 would woin this, but his subsequent dirt efforts were awful. Mixed signals. Hidden Vow another with OK turf races but dreadful main track form. Cameron Canyon gets a rider upgrade to Irad. Commanding Officer had a problematic non-effort 12/26 but his prior start for savvy Domino might impact this. Linda Rice sends FTS Pray for Rain SCR’D for Bill Hirsch and he won’t have to be much to beat these..

Most Likely: #1 Cameron Canyon 5-2 (A)
Next Best: #2 Shy Humor 4-1 (A)
Best Value: #10 Commanding Officer 8-1 (B)
Exotics Use: #5 My Cousin Eddie 6-1 (C)

5th: MSW, 3yo-F, 6f (G/S, P3, DD)

Cubicle Queen exits the super live 11/23 event that produced Live Lively, Lady Banks, Dear to All, etc..

Most Likely: #1 Cubicle Queen 4-1 (A)
Best Value: #7 Madre Ditutticapi 5-1 (B)
Next Best: #6 Merry Meadow 5-2 (C)
Exotics Use: #8 Masasi 3-1 (C)

6th: NY-MSW, 3yo-F, 6f (P4, P3, DD)

As discussed with Nick Tammaro Friday on ATR, a very good looking state bred maiden event with tons of interesting pedigrees to consider. Humorus Dilemma is a half to Willy Beamin; Light Weight by outrageous 4 of 9 ‘first start’ sire J Be K; 2nd out China Gold a half to hard-hitter Game Token; FTS Fu Peggi Sue a half to speedy multiple state bred stakes star Gold and Roses..

Most Likely: #5 Start It Up 2-1 (A)
Best Value: #7 Light Weight 5-1 (B)
Next Best: #3 Curlin N Twirlin 4-1 (B)
Exotics Use: #8 China Gold 6-1 (C)

7th: 40th Busanda, 3yo-F, 1m-70y (P3, DD)

Pletcher and KMc fillies feel like the ones, but Rudy Rod’s Kiss the Lady may get lead and forget to stop..

Most Likely: #1 Princess of Sylmar 5-2 (A)
Next Best: #2 Kiss the Lady 3-1 (A)
Exotics Use: #3 Asiya 2-1 (B)
Super Add: #5 By Golly Molly 12-1 (X)

8th: 143rd Jerome (G2), 3yo, 1m-70y (DD)

This historic race has had many incantations at many NY ovals over nearly a century and a half and it now finds its’ way into the early 3yo season at the Big A. Though I wasn’t impressed with the way Long River broke his maiden 3 weeks ago, it did come on this strip and at this distance. That’s something both Mudflats and Vyjack need to accomplish stretching out from 7f wins on the Aqueduct main on back to back days. Vegas No Show from the Breen/Hall factory was a good 2nd to Violence in the Nashua stakes and now takes off the blinkers after the expirement failed dismally in the Remsen. It’s no small note that Paco Lopez takes a Saturday away from Gulfstream to retain the ride..

Most Likely: #3 Long River 5-2 (A)
Next Best: #6 Mudflats 3-1 (B)
Best Value: #7 Vegas No Show 6-1 (C)
Exotics Use: #2 Vyjack 2-1 (C)

9th: CLM/N2L, 4+, 6f

Most Likely: #1 Coalition 6-5 (A)
Best Value: #3 Crushin Rock 10-1 (B)
Next Best: #7 Misslewhileuwork 5-1 (B)
Exotics Use: #10 Ambassador Bridge 12-1 (C)

<$150 P6 Play:

4: 1-2
5: 1-7
6: 3-5-7
7: 1-2-3
8: 3-6
9: 1

2x2x3x3x2x1 = 72 x $2 = $144

<$50 P4 Play:

6: 3-5-7-8
7: 1-2-3
8: 2-3-6-7
9: 1-3

4x3x4x2 = 96 x .50 = $48

GULFSTREAM PARK

POST-SCRATCHES

6th: OC/N1X, 3+, 1m-T/24′ (P6, P3, DD)

Terrific race with a number of nicely developing 3yo’s that will be turf stakes runners as the year unfolds..

Most Likely: #6 Rei 6-1
Next Best: #1 Chairmen Garey 8-1
Bes Value: #3 Snake Pit 12-1
Exotics Use: #7 Thunder Calls 5-1

7th: MSW, 3yo, 1m (P5, P3, DD)

Best Value: #2 Mo Jo 8-1
Next Best: #7 Moro Tap 5-2
Exotics Use: #5 The Candidate 6-1
Super Add: #1 Doherty 4-1

8th: OC/N3X, 4+, 8.5f-T/96′ (P4, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #6 Za Approval 3-1
Best Value: #2 Silver Rock 6-1
Next Best: #3 Joes Blazing Aaron 5-1
Exotics Use: #1 Hyper 4-1

9th: MSW, 3yo, 1m (P3, DD)

Pontiff worth watching as a half to the late, great Pulpit. Air Squadron is a half to Smooth Air and Overdriven..

Best Value: #5 Hard to Handle 6-1
Next Best: #8 Eton Blue 5-2
Exotics Use: #3 Air Squadron 4-1
Super Add: #9 Pontiff 5-1

10th: 13th Marshua’s River (G3), F&M-4+, 8.5f-T/96′ (DD)

Most Likely: #5 Heavenly Landing 5-1
Best Value: #4 Affair Dabbler 12-1
Next Best: #6 Channel Lady 4-1
Exotics Use: #2 Chokurei 6-1

11th: CLM/N2L, 4+, 1m-T/24′ (Super Hi-5)

Most Likely: #5 Didn’t Take It 3-1
Best Value: #7 Owen Rico 12-1
Next Best: #1 Benergy 4-1
Exotics Use: #2 Kissin Gentleman 5-1

<$50 P5 Play:

7: 2-7
8: 1-2-3-6
9: 3-5-8-9
10: 4-5-6
11: 5

2x4x4x3x1 = 96 x .50 = $48

<$75 P4 Play:

8: 1-2-3-6
9: 3-5-8-9
10: 4-5-6
11: 1-5-7

4x4x3x3 = 144 x .50 = $72

Good luck!
Steve

Gulfstream gets all the Thursday attention..

Thursday, January 3rd, 2013

GULFSTREAM PARK

POST-SCRATCHES

5th: MSW, F&M-4+, 6f (P6, P3, DD)

Varisimo — full sister of Octave — finally makes it back. Proctor has Sassy Image half Ayita. Debuting 4yo Theriault Pass from Juan Arias is the full sister of G3 Miesque winner Travesura, now 3, who flopped in the Blue Norther at SA Tuesday..

Best Value: #10 Ayita 12-1 5th
Next Best: #5 Varisimo 5-1 2nd
Exotics Use: #8 Anychanceatadance 3-1 7th
Super Add: #9 Ever Awesome 6-1 4th

6th: CLM/N2L, 4+, 5f-T/96′ (P5, P3 , DD)

Most Likely: #4 Core Inflation 3-1 2nd
Next Best: #3 Western Tryst 4-1 3rd
Exotics Use: #6 Visionansaprayer 6-1 4th

7th: CLM, 4+, 1m-T/24′ (P4, P3, DD)

Best Value: #6 Rustler Hustler 6-1 WON ($6.60)
Next Best: #1 Veiled Prophet 5-1 DNF-Pulled Up
Exotics Use: #2 Sydney Road 8-1 2nd
Super Add: #8 Carson Hall 4-1 3rd

8th: FL-MSW, 3yo, 6f (P3, DD)

Most Likely: #8 Tizrobertcharles 4-1 3rd
Best Value: #10 Valerir’sgreenjet 10-1 5th
Next Best: #1 Holiday High 7-2 8th
Exotics Use: #3 Do You Smell Smoke 6-1 WON ($7.20)

9th: OC/N1X, 3yo-F, 8.5f (DD)

Best Value: #2 Heart Stealer 6-1 6th
Next Best: #5 Miss Lamour 2-1 7th
Exotics Use: #8 Cloudy Vow 3-1 2nd
Super Add: #1 Flash Forward 8-1 WON ($14.00)

10th: MDN CLM, 3yo-F, 6f (Super Hi-5)

Best Value: #6 Tizzy Better Run 8-1 WON-DH ($12.60)
Next Best: #1 Your Lovely 3-1 WON-DH ($4.40)

Exotics Use: #10 Dance Wild 6-1 4th
Super Add: #7 Fip Flap 6-1 7th
Hi-5 Play: #4 Maura’s Image 4-1 8th

<$50 P5 Play:

6: 3-4
7: 1-2-6-8
8: 1-8-10
9: 2-5
10: 16

2x4x3x2x2 = 96 x .50 = $48

<$75 P4 Play:

7: 1-2-6-8
8: 1-8-10
9: 2-5-8
10: 16-7-10

4x3x3x4 = 144 x .50 = $72

Big 2013 start with strong GP card, SA C/O!

Tuesday, January 1st, 2013

 

GULFSTREAM PARK

POST-SCRATCHES

2nd: MSW, 3yo, 6.5f (P4, P3, DD)

First notable 3yo MSW of the new year features Pletcher/Let’s Go Stable El Padrino half Verrazano and sharp working Coin Broker from Romans/Gainesway..

Most Likely: #9 Verrazano 5-1 WON ($5.80)
Best Value: #7 Coin Broker 6-1 3rd
Next Best: #6 Retrieve 3-1 5th
Exotics Use: #10 Honduran 15-1 7th

3rd: Spectacular Bid, 3yo, 6f (P3, DD)

Most Likely: #5 Little Distorted 8-5 3rd
Next Best: #1 Merit Man 6-5 WON ($4.40)
Exotics Use: #4 Brave Dave 3-1 5th

4th: OC/N1X, 3yo-F, 7f (P3, DD)

Most Likely: #4 Live Lively 4-1 WON ($8.00)
Best Value: #5 Pow Wow Wow 6-1 2nd
Next Best: #1 Oblahlah 5-2 3rd
Exotics Use: #6 Coffee Clique 3-1 6th

5th: Old Hat (G3), 3yo-F, 6f (P6, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #1 Kauai Katie 3-5 WON ($2.20)
Next Best: #2 Power Lady 4-1 3rd
Exotics Use: #3 Cor Cor 3-1 2nd

<$75 P4 Play:

2: 6-7-9
3: 1-4-5
4: 1-2-4-5-6
5: 1

3x3x5x1 = $45 ($22.50 for .50)

$1 Pick 4 (9/1/4/1) Paid $64.70 ($32.35 for .50)

6th: MSW, 3yo, 1m-T/24′ (P5, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #7 New Line 3-1 2nd
Best Value: #12 Liberal Spin 12-1 6th
Next Best: #1 Big Sam 6-1 5th
Exotics Use: #5 Batten the Hatches 4-1 3rd

7th: OC/N1X, 3yo, 8.5f (P4, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #3 Bradester 5-2 WON ($4.00)
Best Value: #4 Wild Billum 12-1 5th
Next Best: #1e Silverton Hill entry 10-1 6th/7th
Exotics Use: #6 Third Choice 8-1 9th

8th: Ginger Brew, 3yo-F, 8.5f-T/96′ (P3, DD)

Incredibly well matched girls. An utter scramble. Don’t settle for short numbers exclusively. Mike Welsch said Sunday on ‘Loose on the Lead’ that I O Ireland, who beat G1 Starlet winner Pure Fun at KEE, has worked sharp leading up to this spot. Feels like 12 of the 14 can win..

Best Value: #7 I O Ireland 15-1 10th
Next Best: #3 Corporate Culture 10-1 9th
Exotics Use: #6 Tuttipaesi 12-1 WON ($18.00)
Super Add: #12 I’m Already Sexy 10-1 6th

9th: Gulfstream Park Derby, 3yo, 1m (DD)

Purple Egg SCRATCHED will need to stretch out an additional quarter mile, but only looked to be really running in last 16th of TAM stake score. Wondered about main track viability of ONT-bred Star Contender (Oxley/Casse) and wasn’t particularly encouraged noting that second dam Hangin On a Star produced turf stakes types including Comet Shine (Broodmare sire of Dee Tee’s Ausable Chasm)..

Most Likely: #5 Itsmyluckyday 4-1 WON ($8.20)
Next Best: #1 Undrafted 6-1 3rd
Exotics Use: #7 Star Contender 3-1 6th
Super Add: #4 Sr. Quisqueyano 5-2 2nd

10th: MSW, 3yo-F, 1m-T/24′ (Super Hi-5)

Most Likely: #7 Atlantic Dream 7-2 2nd
Best Value: #3 Wine Burglar 10-1 6th
Next Best: #8 E B Ryder 6-1 5th
Exotics Use: #4 Manuka Honey 4-1 4th
Super/Hi-5: #1 Lemonsrgoodongrass 12-1 3rd

<$50 P5 Play:

6: 1-7-12
7: 3-4
8: 1-3-6-7-12-14
9: 1-4-5-7
10: 7

3x2x6x4x1 = 144 x .50 = $72

<$75 P4 Play:

7: 3-4
8: 1-3-6-7-12-14
9: 1-4-5-7
10: 3-7-8

2x6x4x3 = 144 x .50 = $72

SANTA ANITA PARK

POST-SCRATCHES

4th: CLM, F&M-4+, 1m-T (P6, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #9 Van Brit 9-5 (A) 3rd
Next Best: #4 Elegant 3-1 (A) 6th
Best Value: #3 Bonita Star 9-2 (C) 7th
Exotics Use: #5 Cosset 5-1 (C) WON ($18.80)

5th: CLM, F&M-4+, 6.5f (P3, DD)

Most Likely: #10 Lit de Bet 9-2 (A) 5th
Best Value: #6 Here Comes Bonnie 5-1 (B) 10th
Next Best: #9 Rossi Reserve 2-1 (B) WON ($6.00)
Exotics Use: #2 Memo to Kathy 8-1 (C) 2nd

6th: CLM/N2L, 4+, 1m-T (P4, P3, DD)

Very tough N2L set with too many similar non-descript types to suit my taste. Have not a single clever idea to offer..

Most Likely: #1 Lite That Baby Up 4-1 (A) 5th
Next Best: #6 Winds of Dubai 3-1 (A) 6th
Exotics Use: #11 Pride of Silver 7-2 (B) 3rd
Super Add: #5 Ride Along 4-1 (B) WON ($14.20)

7th: Cal-MSW, 3yo-F, 6.5f (P3, DD)

Dangerous Cal-bred MDN race with FTS runners from big barns appearing just so-so in morning evaluations. Siding mostly with those that have been out already..

#13 (AE) Cayton 6-1 does not get in making this a bit of a quagmire..

Best Value: #9 Rockin Cowgirl 8-1 (A) 6th
Next Best: #2 Sophie’s Secret 3-1 (B) 9th
Exotics Use: #3 Mark of a Gem 5-1 (B) 4th
Super Add: #10 Good Party 4-1 (C) WON ($18.20)

8th: Blue Norther, 3yo-F, 1m-T (DD)

Like the Ginger Brew above, a good group of missies. Sharp line by Jon White as top 4 ML choices are the standouts. Somethingabout her and Escape Act seem like the two other players at square prices. Escape Act (Papa Clem half sis) better be challenged by the half mile pole or she may very well be gone. Scarlet Strike, a half top Visionaire, adds blinks and might be the one to reach the pacesetter first..

Most Likely: #2 Scarlet Strike 3-1 (A) 2nd
Best Value: #11 Travesura 9-2 (B) 7th
Next Best: #10 Sky High Gal 7-2 (B) WON ($7.20)
Exotics Use: #1 Heir Kitty 7-2 (B) 5th

“C’s”: #7 Escape Act 8-1; #8 Somethingabouther 15-1 (C)

9th: MDN CLM, F&M-4+, 6f (Super Hi-5)

Most Likely: #12 Holiday Rose 6-1 (A) 6th
Next Best: #6 Late SCR
Exotics Use: #13 Sugar Spice 4-1 (B) WON ($6.00)
Super Add: #4 She’s Actceptional 5-1 (B) 4th

<$150 P6 Play:

4: 4-9
5: 6-9-10
6: 1-6
7: 2-3-9
8: 2
9: 6/SCR-12

2x3x2x3x1x2 = 72 x $2 = $144

<$75 P4 Play:

6: 1-6
7: 2-3-9
8: 1-2-7-8-10-11
9: 4-6/SCR-12-13

2x3x6x4 = 144 x .50 = $72

AQU C/O last shot to get out for 2012!

Monday, December 31st, 2012

Have flirted repeatedly with authentic big payout P4/P5 chances at Gulfstream & Santa Anita the past fortnight that could have evened my personal bankroll scorecard for 2012. Year comes to a close with one final chance, a $31k P6 C/O at Aqueduct that comes with the calendar-closing ‘must pay’ proviso. The sequence has spots where you can narrow or make stands but also has a couple races where price plays could juice the parlay. Hope it’s been a good year for everyone. Let’s work to make 2013 even better… Best wishes to you and yours for a safe, Happy, Healthy New Year!

AQUEDUCT

POST-SCRATCHES

4th: CLM, 3+, 1m-70y (P6, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #3 Sumo 8-5 (A) WON ($4.60)
Best Value: #6 Cause I Can 8-1 (B) 3rd
Next Best: #4 Bail Out the Banks 3-1 (B) DNF-Lost rider
Exotics Use: #1 Jet Set Cat 8-1 (X) 2nd

.10 SUPER: 3-4-6 with 3-4-6 with 1-3-4-6-8-9 with 1-3-4-6-8-9 (3x2x4x3 = 72 x .10 = $7.20)

5th: S/HCP, 3+, 6f (G/S, P3, DD)

Interesting, competitive Starter H’cap with lurking potential for upset. Frazil the clear horse to beat exiting Gravesend and there looks to be enough pace prompting involved to give him the stalk-and-go edge he needs. After him, it gets squirrely..

Most Likely: #9 Frazil 3-1 (A) 5th
Best Value: #5 Driven by Solar 7-2 (B) WON ($9.00)
Next Best: #4 Orsonian 4-1 (C) 2nd
Exotics Use: #8 Footcandles 12-1 (C) 7th

6th: MDN CLM, F&M-3+, 6f (P4, P3, DD)

These bottom level maiden claimers frequently play out differently than they look and for that reason even money Permiele may not be the slam dunk she looks on paper. A small ticket single certainly from Jacobson and with Ramon, but Miss Conception (8-1), Attempted (12-1), Phantasticus (3-1), One Or the Other (30-1) and Buck Stops Here (6-1) all have races in their PP’s or angles that hint at puncher’s chance upset..

Most Likely: #6 Permiele 1-1 (A) WON ($2.70)
Next Best: #2 SCR
Best Value: #9 One Or the Other 30-1 (B) 6th
Exotics Use: #4 Attempted 12-1 (C) 8th

7th: OC/N2X, 3+, 1m-70y (P3, DD)

What a nice group this is… #10 hole is tough spot from which to negotiate, but Sailmate gets pilot upgrade and pace to close into if Irad can work out trip. Fun race..

Best Value: #10 Sailmate 12-1 (A) 3rd
Next Best: #4 All of the Above 6-1 (B) 6th
Exotics Use: #1 Big Business 5-2 (B) 2nd
Super Add: #6 Gallant Fields 3-1 (B) WON ($9.40)

.10 SUPER: Key 10 in 1st-2nd with 12-5-4-6 (1x5x4x3 + 5x1x4x3 = 120 x .10 = $12.00)

8th: NY-OC/N1X, 3+, 1m-70y (DD)

Anaphylaxis’ stake try behind Sportswriter would be very tough here, but am concerned he’s not going to get a lot of pace up front. Under those conditions, the lean goes to Ramon controling things on Bond’s Mr Cowboy..

Most Likely: #3 Mr Cowboy 3-1 (A) 4th
Best Value: #2 Anaphylaxis 8-1 (B) 2nd
Exotics Use: #10 Reggie D 5-1 (C) 10th
Super Add: #7 Ali’s Winner 20-1 (X) 9th

9th:CLM, 3+, 1m-70y

Well matched group to close things out for 2012. Minescape and Terminus both entered off also-ran tries v. better in Boxing Day 7th. Will need to see if either demures..

Most Likely: #8 Minescape 7-2 (A) 5th
Best Value: #4 Truetap 6-1 (A) 7th
Next Best: #11 Point Taken 5-2 (B) 10th
Exotics Use: #5 Terminus 3-1 (B) WON ($11.60)

<$200 P6 Play:

4: 3-4-6
5: 5-9
6: 6
7: 1-4-6-10
8: 2-3
9: 4-8

3x2x1x4x2x2 = 96 x $2 = $192

<$50 P4 Play:

6: 2/SCR6-9
7: 1-4-6-10
8: 2-3
9: 4-5-8-11

2x4x2x4 = 64 x .50 = $32

G3 Daytona anchors strong Santa Anita slate

Saturday, December 29th, 2012

Enjoyed strong opening day at Santa Anita Wednesday and despite vacation mode, couldn’t resist nice card today. Hope everyone is enjoying the holidays!

SANTA ANITA PARK

POST-SCRATCHES

1st: MSW, 2yo, 1m (PL Pick All, P5, P3, DD)

Follow up to important HOL event that saw Flashback earn diploma and Mentor Cane show surprising early speed. Appealing Tale & Coastal Breeze exit that affair as well while big buzz player Russdiculous (O’Neill) & Star Billing half Starzilla SCR’D (Sherman) make returns. Great start to day!

Most Likely: #4 Mentor Cane 5-2 3rd
Best Value: #2 Appealing Tale 5-1 WON ($10.80)
Next Best: #6 Dr. Spin 6-1 4th
Exotics Use: #3 Russdiculous 6-1 7th

2nd: CLM/N2L, 3+, 5.5f (P4, P3, DD)

Best Value: #2 Over Africa 6-1 3rd
Next Best: #6 Key Reversal 7-2 5th
Exotics Use: #11 Hodge 4-1 6th
Super Add: #3 My Last Tycoon 8-1 8th

3rd: MDN CLM, 2yo-F, 5.5f (P3, DD)

Best Value: #2 Medusalina 8-1 3rd
Next Best: #7 Boller Bomb 7-2 WON ($7.40)
Exotics Use: #12 Katy’s Star 4-1 10th
Super Add: #10 Didrickson 6-1 9th

4th: Cal-MSW, F&M-3+, 6.5f-OFF THE TURF (P6, P3, DD)

Most likely: #11 Three Blondes 7-2 4th
Next Best: #6 Angel Moon 5-1 3rd
Exotics Use: #12 Fabulous Fashion 6-1 DNF

5th: 9th Kalookan Queen H., F&M-3+, 6.5f (P3, DD)

Best Value: #4 Going for a Spin 6-1 4th
Next Best: #5 Teddy’s Promise 2-1 WON ($5.00)
Exotics Use: #1 Pink Lollipops 5-2 5th
Super Add: #7 Snow Fall 8-1 2nd

<$50 P5/P4 Play:

1: 4
—————
2: 2-6-11
3: 2-7-10-12 (Add 1-3 for deeper or backup plays)
4: 6-11
5: 1-4-5-7

1x3x4x2x4 = 96 x .50 = $48

6th: 18th Eddie Logan, 2yo, 1m-OFF THE TURF (P4, P3, DD)

Good, solid group. Gabriel Charles was one of the BC Weekend successes and holds an esge here.. but just an edge. Several of the off pace runners are within striking range but are going to have to be moved aggressively as the favorite will have first run from his stalking and pouncing position under Talamo..

Most Likely: #8 Gabriel Charles 8-5 2nd
Nexy Best: #4 One Firm Cat 5-1 5th
Exotics Use: #7 Avare 6-1 WON ($7.60)
Super Add: #2 Will True Up 12-1 3rd

7th: ALW/N1X, F&M-3+, 6.5f (P3, DD)

Very well matched group. If it isn’t one of the top 2 choices, it could be any of the next 6. Only Christmas Candy and Catienus Gold seem in a bit over their head and even they’re not impossible. Super-quick Magical Band seems to assure an honest pace..

Most Likely: #4 Dress the Part 3-1 4th
Next Best: #9 Tiz the Tide 3-1 9th
Best Value: #5 Quizzical 8-1 WON ($26.80)
Exotics Use: #6 Conkate 15-1 5th

8th: 9th Daytona (G3), 3+, 6.5f-OFF THE TURF (DD)

Terrific edition of this. Lots of hard hitters and no shortage of value options. Wilkinson (6-1) to Mullins a heads up trainer switch and cutback types excel over this quirky course..

Most Likely: #3 Comma to the Top 9-2 WON ($5.20)
Best Value: #11 Ain’t No Other 8-1 3rd
Next Best: #10 Wilkinson 6-1 5th
Exotics Use: #7 Capital Account 5-1 4th

9th: CLM, 3+, 6.5f (Super Hi-5)

Yeesh.. Not the easiest way to end sequence with big cast of cheap in/out types. Old friend Scofield Barracks drops to lowest level ever in search of first ’12 win. Hidden Blessing is the most consistent option and other than the Los Al invader, is only true speed..

Most Likely: #3 Hidden Blessing 7-2 6th
Best Value: #6 Scofield Barracks 6-1 5th
Next Best: #8 Half Dome Dude 4-1 WON ($6.00)
Exotics Use: #9 Jeffery’s Groove 8-1 11th
Hi-5 Play: #2 Dance With Gable 5-1 9th

<$50 P4 Play:

6: 4-8
7: 4-5-9
8: 3-7-10-11
9: 3-6-8-9

2x3x4x4 = 96 x .50 = $48