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Thistledown Race #7 The Scarlet Carnation

July 15, 2006
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Premium Pick
Bullcat (#6) - This mare is TEARING IT UP down at Mountaineer, having won three in a row now, with 6 1/2 lengths her SMALLEST margin of victory. She has tried this distance 8 times now and has 5 wins and 2 shows. She will be the pace leader.

Fly Away Angel (#7) - Last two races were $75K stakes and she had no trouble hitting the board in both. She is 2 for 2 on the board at this track and 4 of 6 1st or 2nd at this distance. Top jock Spieth gets the mount and good stalking trip could grab the prize.

Beautiful Bets (#1) - Late closer shipping in after some running in some TOUGH Graded Stakes races and consistently hitting the board. This class drop should pave the way for a much-deserved win for this 6-year-old.

True Kiss (#2) - Is a level below some of these and has had some issues lately, but today is her second start off the layoff and connections see to know what they're doing in that scenario. She should be near the lead and may be able to hang on.

The Plays: Exacta Box: 1-2-6-7 ($24)
Note: Cost based on $2 ticket.
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