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December 2012 Premium Picks

AQUEDUCT Race #7 December 31, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BIG BUSINESS) (3-1) - On a career roll right now, since being claimed by Dave Jacobson in early August he's gone (8-5-2-1) and if not for a no...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 December 31, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PERIMELE) (6-5) - She's run well in both starts and races today first off a Dave Jacobson claim (a strong 28% winning angle). 3yo has been fre...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 (THE OUR SHOPPING SPREE STAKES) December 31, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (AGILION) (1-1) - The probable favorite, she's been competitive in all her starts (6-1-4-1) and has finished 2nd in all three of her previous s...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 December 31, 2012

12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GIRL CODE) (3-1) - She's been competitive in all 4 appearances and is working fast for her first race since Nov 11th. Stalker has the rail and...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #6 December 30, 2012

3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (OPERA STAR) (5-2) - Nice debut here 11 days ago saw her rally while very wide to finish 5th of 11 after breaking from a tough outside post goi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 December 30, 2012

1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (BROADWAY HAT) (2-1) - The probable favorite, he was heavily bet when debuting at Belmont May 11th and came up a 1/2 lenght short after contes...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 December 30, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MELODY LIN) (5-2) - She's been competitive in all four starts and two back finished 3rd of 6 facing male rivals in her only previous main-trac...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #2 December 30, 2012

1:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (FOLLOW THE RHYTHM) (7-5) - Looks like a "two horse" race on paper and this colt comes into this off a 2nd place finish here at this tag & trip...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 (THE MINARET STAKES) December 29, 2012

3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (NAKANO) (3-1) - Gulfstream invader is from the barn of Marty Wolfson and they seem to specialize in stakes runners. Filly comes in from Gulfst...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 (THE MR PROSPECTOR STAKES (G3)) December 29, 2012

2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BULL DOZER) (6-1) - Trainer Mike Maker has pulled this off before, claiming a runner in top form, moving him into a stakes, and getting a vict...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #3 December 29, 2012

1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (EXCLUSIVE SARAH) (2-1) - Speedy filly goes turf to dirt and shortens up in distance for this attempt. Latest effort saw her tire after setting...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #1 December 29, 2012

12:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MAJESTIC FLYIGHT) (9-5) - Lightly-raced gelding rallied to finish a close up fourth here racing for twice this price on Dec. 1. In a "hot" bar...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 December 27, 2012

4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CATNIPPER) (2-1) - Filly has a new trainer (Tony Dutrow 34% with new arrivals) and has some changes this afternoon. New barn runs her off a 2 ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 December 27, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PINBALL) (1-1) - Grey colt is the probable favorite as he comes off a nose loss facing "open" special weights on the main track going a "flat"...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 December 27, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TIGHTEND TOUCHDOWN) (9-5) - Speedy and consistent (12-5-0-1) he's been freshened up since winning on the Belmont grass Oct. 27 and running a c...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 December 27, 2012

12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (IN SPEIGHT OFITALL) (3-1) - He ran poorly last out after a trio of solid efforts racing on both dirt and turf. Colt by "Speightstown" has good...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 December 26, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (EL DREAMER) (7-2) - Longtime maiden stretches out to his best distance (5-0-4-0) and gets an important upgrade to Irad Ortiz. One run type mee...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 December 26, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WILD GRACE) (8-5) - Nice effort on Nov 30 saw this filly break on top, set a moderate pace, and was beaten a head in the last few strides whil...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 December 26, 2012

12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (THAT'S GIN) (8-5) - The probable favorite, grey gelding is partly owned by legendary "Hall of Fame" trainer John Nerud who is nearing his 95th...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 December 26, 2012

12:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ROMANCING THE GOLD) (2-1) - The fields only 3yo takes on his elders in fine form having won his last pair. Latest score came at Penn National ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 December 23, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TELITLIKITISCOACH) (5-2) - Gelding by grass champ "Artie Schiller" rallied to finish 4th at Calder in an entry-level allowance at this distanc...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 December 23, 2012

2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (HIGH RED STAR) (3-1) - He ships from Tampa Bay where he finished a distant 3rd after slamming into the gate at the break. He drops down to a n...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #4 December 23, 2012

1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (POT O GOLD) (7-5) - With a pair of late scratches this looks like a two-horse race on paper. This veteran has won a dozen times and has done s...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #3 December 23, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (GOLD STRIKE BEGINS) (8-5) - He was a very easy winner here at this distance on Dec 5th in his first start since mid-August at Monmouth. Has a ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 December 22, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LET THE KITTEN RUN) (5-2) - She's finished second in her last pair on the grass and was beaten a nose here on Dec. 2 racing at this tag and tr...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 December 22, 2012

4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (TRIPP O STELLE) (2-1) - Clearly the main speed, he runs off a 7 week freshening and trainer Jamie Ness drops him down to the price of his last...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 December 22, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (NORTHERN LION) (4-1) - Colt by "Lion Heart" cost $625,000 earlier this year at the Ocala sale of 2-year-olds in training and he's run well in ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #6 December 22, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (HOLD ON SMOKEY) (3-1) - He's always been a good and reliable performer, but beginning earlier this year this soon to be 8-year-old really step...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 December 21, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PRADO CAT) (5-2) - One of two colts entered by trainer Dale Romans and the pair race uncoupled. Son of "Kitten's Joy" rallied to miss by a 1/2...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 December 21, 2012

2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (HURRICANE GIRL) (5-2) - Speedy filly has won three of four since being claimed by trainer Jamie Ness for $20K in early June. All of those have...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #3 December 21, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (ARTHUR) (7-2) - Gelding has faced much tougher his entire career and last out he pressed a solid pace after breaking from a tough outside post...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #1 December 21, 2012

12:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BROTHER BIRD) (7-5) - The probable favorite, veteran gelding tracked, bid, and held gamely to win the $98K Claiming Crown Iron Horse Stakes he...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 December 20, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GADGET GIRL) (6-1) - Price play is working very fast for her first since setting a pressured pace and tiring to finish third at Saratoga July ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 December 20, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (SAYAAD) (5-1) - Colt by "Street Sense" cost a hefty $450,000 and has been freshened up since Sept. 23 when he broke his maiden at Belmont goi...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #2 December 20, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (STRAPPING) (5-1) - Colt broke slowly and raced wide and evenly when debuting at Keeneland for a $50K tag Oct. 20, then showed an improved effo...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #1 December 20, 2012

12:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BYTHELITEOFTHEMOON) (4-1) - Price-play raced wide and evenly here in a two-turn grass race Dec. 7 when running for a $75K claiming tag. Good b...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 December 19, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (JAY EYE SEE) (7-2) - He ran a career best when finishing a close up fourth here on Dec. 6 and is brought back quickly and with the addition of...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #3 December 19, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SUMMER FROLIC) (4-1) - Daughter of the recently deceased "Pulpit" has shown speed in her first pair on the dirt and trainer Chris Clement will...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #2 December 19, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ADELA'S SONG) (12-1) - Longshot has excellent early speed runs third back off a 70 day freshening, and filly breaks just off the rail. Good ba...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #1 December 19, 2012

12:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CHEE) (5-2) - Debuting colt by "Empire Maker" is working nicely at the Palm Meadows training center and trainer Todd Pletcher (27% first time ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #8 (THE VALLEY FORGE STAKES) December 18, 2012

3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (HARBOR KID) (8-1) - Price play has been freshened-up by trainer Scott Lake since putting together back-to-back wins here in Aug. Sept., one m...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #5 December 18, 2012

2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PLATED) (5-2) - Gelding by "Tiznow" cost $500,000 and is one of several well-bred runners that have proven to be major under-achievers. He did...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 December 18, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ARTFUL PERSUASION) (8-5) - Lightly-raced filly missed by a nose here racing for a $16K tag Nov. 23 in her second race back off almost a 15 1/2...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 December 18, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (LOOKINGATLANGFUHR) (3-1) - He's been competitive many times facing tougher and has finshed second and third in his two previous starts in maid...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 December 17, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GRAM'S VENTURE) (5-2) - The probable favorite, she jus failed to get up last out here when trainer "Ned" Allard dropped her down to this 410K ...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #7 December 17, 2012

3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BOLD AND READY) (9-5) - Colt finished 2nd here at this level when facing a bit tougher field Nov 19. Solid effort was his first facing winners...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 December 17, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CACTUS CITY ROAD) (7-2) - One of two entered by trainer Joe Orseno and they run as separate betting interests. Gelding is back with the barn f...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 December 17, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ON A HIGH CLOUD) (5-1) - Groip of "giizzled' veteran fillies & mares has won 57 races between them and this soon to be 9yo has 17 of those. Sh...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 December 16, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SHOT ROCK) (8-5) - Home-bred set a pressured pace and tired to finish 3rd of 11, beaten just over three lengths racing for twice this claiming...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 December 16, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ABSOLUTE BEAUTY) (2-1) - Daughter of "Derby" & "Preakness" winner "Big Brown" set the pace and weakened late to finish 4th at this level when ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 December 16, 2012

1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SCHILERETTE) (5-2) - The probable favorite, she enters this in career best form and exits a nice win in an off the turf race just 17 days ago....

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 December 16, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SEVEN STARS) (2-1) - Filly was part of a heavily favored entry when debuting at Laurel at this distance Nov 17 and after being far back early,...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 December 15, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (LUDO BAGMAN) (7-5) - He showed nothing when returning to actio off a six month layoff Nov. 25 in a conteats won by his uncouped stable-mate. D...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 (THE SARCASTIC STAKES) December 15, 2012

3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MORROW COVE) (2-1) - Useful filly from the Pletcher barn has won two of four stakes since returning from a two month layoff on July 15. Has th...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 December 15, 2012

2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (KNOCKHER OFF) (3-1) - Looks like a two-horse race on paper and this colt will be the better price. He improved considerably in his second star...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 December 15, 2012

1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (LISALISALEE) (2-1) - Speedy filly was sent hard from an outside post, hung wide all the way, and tired from those efforts. She was bet down t...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 December 15, 2012

1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LONG RIVER) (3-5) - Darley home-bred by "A.P. Indy" improved considerably in his second start to finish second at this level going a "flat" mi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 December 14, 2012

2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BLUEGRASSISLEGAL) (8-5) - The probable favorite, she's finisjed second in two straight since dropping down to this $16K tag and daughter of "B...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 December 14, 2012

1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (EA) (4-5) - Veteran has always had the ability to "run all day" and has beaten better fields than this many times in the past. Goes today off ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 December 14, 2012

1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (RETIRED) (2-1) - Gelding really hasn't shown much, but they've all come facing tougher and he'll certainly have no trouble getting the trip. T...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 December 14, 2012

12:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (STELLAR'S THEORY) (3-1) - She's racing third back off a six month break and has finished second at this level in her return pair. New York-bre...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 December 13, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DRIVEN BY SOLAR) (5-2) - Veteran races first off a Dave Jacobson claim (a 28% winning angle) and he won a race with him at Saratoga with a sim...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 December 13, 2012

1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CLAWBACK) (4-5) - The probable heavy favorite, he's finished second in both starts and the "figures" earned are very lofty for a 2-year-old ma...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 December 13, 2012

12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (EVERYTHING SWEET) (2-1) - Filly hasn't raced in two months and will be taking a significant drop in claiming price for her return. Daughter of...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 December 13, 2012

12:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ALPHA ZUMBA) (9-5) - The probable favorite, he has the best "dirt" credentials of those that have run and will be taking a sizeable drop in cl...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 December 12, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SUPERSTRUCTURE) (5-2) - Speedy and lightly raced, he just missed at Churchill racing for a $430K tag at this distance Nov. 21. That career bes...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 December 12, 2012

1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (A PRETTYDIXIE) (2-1) - Daughter of "Dixie Union" has already proven that she can compete at this trip, which many of the others will be attemp...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 December 12, 2012

12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BOBBY ZAPPER) (2-1) - Thought she was ridden a bit poorly on Nov. 10 in her first start in 3 1/2 months and first since coming to the barn of ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 December 12, 2012

12:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (INTO THE FRAY) (5-2) - The leading trainer at the just concluded main-track meet (Dave Jacobson) looks to start the long "inner-dirt" season w...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 December 11, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DEVILS LIGHTENING) (8-5) - The probable heavy favorite, he set the pace, opened up a big lead, and was caught in the final stride to miss by a...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #7 December 11, 2012

3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BIG SUR) (5-1) - Consistent gelding stretches back out after he rallied while wide in a large field (11) to finish third here at this level No...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 December 11, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SATIN SUNSET) (5-2) - Lightly-raced filly is clearly improving and ships here from Aqueduct off a come-from-behind maiden win on Nov. 15. Daug...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 December 11, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BIRD TALE) (7-2) - Colt moves off the rail after he was sent a bit last out before tiring late racing at this level and distance Nov. 25. Ther...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 December 10, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (KNOW SENSE) (5-2) - Well-bred gelding was beaten a head here racing at this level and distance on Nov 10 in his best start since coming back f...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #7 December 10, 2012

3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (QUITE READY) (5-2) - Consistent (7-1-3-1) missed by a head at Churchill racing for a $15K tag Nov 15th in his 2nd start back off a three month...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 at 2:35 PM Pacific Race #6 December 10, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MR. FIUME) (4-1) - He stretches back out in distance after a wide trip that saw him finish 3rd here at this tag going 7 furlongs Nov 25th. Hig...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #1 December 10, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BIG GMAN) (3-1) - He's shown good early speed in all three appearances and will run today first off a Bob Mosco claim. New trainer brings him ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 (THE EAST VIEW STAKES) December 9, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (KELLI GOT FROSTY) (1-2) - One of two fillies entered who have already won stakes, she did so on this surface running 6 furlongs on Nov 11th. S...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 (THE DAMON RUNYON STAKES) December 9, 2012

2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (IN HARM'S WAY) (5-2) - Experience colt has been competitive in all five starts and in his last pair has placed in stakes. Trainer Mike Hushion...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 December 9, 2012

2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (GRACE'S NEH NEH) (4-5) - She's shown immediate improvement with a drop down into maiden claimers and finished 2nd here at this price-tag going...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 December 9, 2012

12:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MISS BROWN SUGAR) (5-1) - Kentucky shipper is from the the first crop sired by Kentucky Derby winner "Big Brown" and this filly showed excelle...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #9 December 8, 2012

4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (DEVIL TRAIN) (3-1) - Talented but fragile gelding comes off a solid effort at Churchill on Oct. 31 which was his first since June 15th. Speed/...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 (THE QUEENS COUNTY) December 8, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SAN PABLO) (4-5) - He's done well (8-4-2-0) this year as a member of trainer Todd Pletcher's second string and colt likes this particular dist...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 December 8, 2012

1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (EL DREAMER) (2-1) - He's had a "ton" of chances, but has several things going in his favor. Colt meets a very weak field, has the best closing...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #2 December 8, 2012

1:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CHINA HOLIDAY) (7-2) - Colt had an outside post and a "stumbling" start when debuting at Churchill Downs Nov. 2 racing for a $30K tag and afte...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 December 8, 2012

12:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CATALAN) (2-1) - Speed/stalker runs first off a Jamie Ness claim (a 38% winning angle)and a subsequent seven week freshening. Grey gelding has...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 December 7, 2012

2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MILKYYOURWAY) (4-5) - She's one of two entered by trainer Dom Schettino and the pair race uncoupled. Home-bred was an easy maiden winner at Be...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 December 7, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (WASHINGTON'S RULES) (8-5) - He's part of a Rick Dutrow trained entry and with jockey Cornelio Velasquez listed on both halves only one will g...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 December 7, 2012

1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MELODY LIN) (5-2) - Filly runs first off a Linda Rice claim (21%) and last out she finished a pace-pressing third facing males in an "off the ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 December 7, 2012

12:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (JUNIOR OFFICER) (8-5) - The probable favorite, he runs third off a three month break and improved considerably last out when he rallied strong...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 December 6, 2012

2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CHRISANDLORISPOSSE) (6-1) - Colt is one of two entered by trainer Jimmy Jerkens and the pair race uncoupled. He did well last out facing simil...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 December 6, 2012

1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (PRECIOUS METAL) (4-5) - He finished fourth last out on this surface facing much tougher "open" company and did so despite being "bumped" at th...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 December 6, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CENTRIQUE) (8-5) - She's been part of a resurgence this year for veteran trainer John Parisella and he has this daughter of "Malibu Moon" on a...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 December 6, 2012

12:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (UNBRIDLED LOGIC) (5-2) - Gelding races first off a Bruce Levine claim and he bumps him up in price and switch him to the turf. Trainer is havi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 December 5, 2012

2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (SNACKS) (5-1) - Lightly-raced gelding hasn't run since May 12th at Belmont where he chased the pace while wide after breaking from an outside ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 December 5, 2012

1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (RAPID BURN) (3-1) - He's one of two entered by trainer George Weaver and the pair race uncoupled. Colt raced wide after breaking from an outsi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 December 5, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (WELL RECEIVED) (5-1) - Filly was bet down to favoritism when debuting at Belmont at this level and distance on Sept. 13 and she tired after se...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 December 5, 2012

12:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HOLD THAT BROAD) (5-2) - Clearly the main speed, racing here on Nov. 21 he set the pace and held gamely the entire stretch, but came up a neck...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 December 4, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (WRITTEN RULE) (10-1) - Price play was sent hard from an inside post when racing here for $25K just 10 days ago in his first since March 5th, a...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #5 December 4, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (PASSION FOR ALL) (5-2) - She was a "game" wire-to-wire winner here Nov. 3 racing for a $40K tag in a big improvement off her debut. In a winni...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 December 4, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (STICK WITH SKIP) (8-5) - The probable favorite, he ships in from Laurel where he rallied to finish second to a "much the best" winner racing f...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 December 4, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BARBARA'S BEAUTY) (8-5) - Hard-hitting filly was a very impressive winner here facing slightly weaker on Nov. 10 in her second off a Scott Lak...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 December 3, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (NICE N' SWEET) (6-1) - Pa-bred showed excellent speed sprinting here at this level on Nov 20 in her first since debuting on Sep 8th. Trainer A...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #3 December 3, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SUIVEZ MOI) (3-1) - Speed/stalker enters this in fine form and the outside draw gives rider Angel Arroyo some early options. He'll be cutting ...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 December 3, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (HUNTER JAK) (2-1) - Excellent barn (Juan Vazquez) stretches this colt back out in distance after a solid 2nd place finish in a mid-level start...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 December 3, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SOCIAL STATEMENT) (4-1) - She entesr this in career best shape and is (5-1-3-0) since relocating here from New York and joining the barn of Al...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 December 2, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DOWNTOWN HOTTIE) (5-2) - Veteran mare ran both wide and evenly here facing tougher on Nov 11th in her first since late July and only her 2nd s...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 December 2, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (YIELD BOGEY) (4-1) - Veteran is part of a Pat Kelly trained entry and with jockey Julio Espinoza listed on both halves, according to New York...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 December 2, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (WITHALITTLEBIT) (4-1) - Home-bred showed little facing tougher here on a muddy track on Nov 9th, but it was her first in almost a year. Traine...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 December 2, 2012

12:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (BAIL OUT THE BANKS) (5-2) - One of two entered by trainer Rick Violette and the pair race uncoupled. Runs today for the first time since late ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 December 1, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (PRIME DEVIL) (7-5) - The probable heavy favorite, gelding has raced well in three of his four starts (all on the turf), but is coming off a su...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 December 1, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (WAR RELIC) (7-2) - She's one of two fillies entered by trainer Tony Dutrow and the pair race uncoupled. Daughter of "Pulpit" showed immediate ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 (THE GARLAND OF ROSES STAKES) December 1, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SINGLET) (5-1) - Speedy sort won a pair of stakes here last winter on the inner-dirt surface and has been lightly raced since. Filly finished ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 December 1, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ENDLESS CHATTER) (8-5) - The probable favorite, she rallied into a "soft" pace to finish second when debuting at Monmouth on Sept. 2. Trainer ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 December 1, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (RANGEY) (5-2) - Grey gelding has gone (6-14-1) since shipping to New York from Gulfstream last spring and missed by a nose when last in action...

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November 2012 Premium Picks

AQUEDUCT Race #8 November 30, 2012

3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SAGE D'ORO) - California invader is (4-1-3-0) since a troubled debut and runs today off a 8 1/2 month layoff and first time off a trainer chang...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 November 30, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (PHYSICAL DELIVERY) - She showed an improved effort last out when finishing 5th of 12, beaten just over 4 lengths sprinting on the Belmont grass...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 November 30, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WILD GRACE) - She was bet down to favoritism at Saratoga July 21 and she raced evenly after being bumped heavily at the start and being forced ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 30, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (IRATINELEXBURANCE) - Filly was claimed in early October by Rich Schosberg for $50K and he's been working with her since. He has her working wel...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 November 29, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (GLYNISTHEMENACE) - She had an impossible task last out when she broke from the 14 post in a 6-furlong race just fve days ago racing at this ta...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 November 29, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SHESABRONXBOMBER) - Very consistent 3-year-old daughter of "Afleet Alex" has the best finishing kick in this small field where if all go the pa...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 November 29, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MAGNIFICENTMILLION) - Blinkers go on this son of the speedy "Henny Hughes" after he raced evenly here facing tougher when debuting on Nov. 3. T...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 29, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (MINESCAPE) - He runs first off a Bruce Levine claim at Belmont and a subsequent seven week freshening. New barn wins at a solid 28% rate first ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 November 28, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (WAGON TRAIN) - Colt finished third of 11 at Belmont at this tag and trip on Oct. 25 in his first off a Dave Jacobson claim. He's been entered a...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 November 28, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PEARL OF WISDOM) - The probable favorite, he stretches out to a mile after missing by a neck here at this level, going 6.5 furlongs on Nov. 2. ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 November 28, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (SEDUCTRESS) - She's finished second in two straight since trainper J.P. Terranova dropped her down to this claiming price. One-run type is str...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 November 28, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BROTHER BOB) - "Bob" was claimed in late August at Saratoga by Rick Dutrow for $65K and was given a 7 week freshening at that time. Colt had a ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 November 27, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SINGING MY WAY) - He tired at Belmont sprinting for a $15K tag Oct. 13 in his first start since March 1st. Trainer Dom Galluscio will drop him ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 November 27, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (REAL ROCKNROLLA) - Son of "Rockport Harbor" won his debut, so you know that he can fire fresh. Colt is working very fast at trainer Clovis Cran...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 November 27, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LITTLE ITALY) - Filly finished second two back racing for a $15K tag and was claimed that afternoon by Lou Linder. She raced wide and tired Nov...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 November 27, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (RUMACK) - Filly ships from Aqueduct where she finished an even fourth when sprinting at this tag on Nov. 15. Race was her first since early Mar...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 November 26, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CATCH ME KAZ) - Speedy sort has finished 2nd in two of his last three at this level and stretches back out off a solid 2nd place finish Nov 11 ...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #5 November 26, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (PATRICK S) - He's part of a "Lupe" Preciado trained entry and he has jocken Angel Arroyo listed on both halves. Colt set a fast pace and held ...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 November 26, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (TAKFUL LADY) - Price play showed little last out at this tag going 7 furlongs, but she was close up early in a large field and had an uncomfort...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 November 26, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (RAVEN'S TALE) - The probable favorite, he was part of a well-bet entry when debuting on Nov 2 and rallied to finish 3rd of 10, beaten three len...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 November 25, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MADAME JOHAR) - She's finished 2nd in three straight and is (9-0-4-4)with all of her starts coming on the grass. 4yo home-bred has beaten most ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 November 25, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (LUDO BAGMAN) - He's gone (6-1-3-1) overall and in his lone sub-par effort he finished 4th after a bad stumble at the start. Lightly raced geld...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 November 25, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (SALLY'S DREAM) - Speedy filly set the pace and tired to finish 3rd here facing tougher on Nov 11. Race was her first since Sep 22 and trainer ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 November 25, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (GRAND CONTENDER) - Gelding had a troubled trip when finishing 4th here facing tougher going 6 furlongs on Nov 3. Race was his first since Sep 8...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 (THE GAZELLE (G1)) November 24, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (MY WANDY'S GIRL) - Puerto Rican sensation won her U.S. debut here in a small sprint stakes just 9 days ago. This is her best distance and train...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 (THE REMSEN (G2)) November 24, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DELHOMME) - He's one of three entered by trainer he runs separate from the other two as they are part of a Repole Stable entry. This colt broke...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 (THE DEMOISELLE (G2)) November 24, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (EMOLLIENT) - She was visually impressive when breaking her maiden going 7 furlongs at Belmont on Sept. 30. Juddmonte Farms home-bred has been w...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 November 24, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (THE LADY SAYS YES) - Expensive ($180K) state-bred filly by "Scat Daddy" has finished second and third in her first pair, the latest coming at ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 24, 2012

12:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (REVOLUTIONARY) - He was impressive when finishing a fast-closing third when debuting at saratoga on Sept. 3, but ran second as a heavy favorite...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 November 23, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CUBICLE QUEEN) - Ignored at the widows(35-1) when debuting on Oct 8 at Belmont, she broke on gtop, set a very fast pace, and tired late to fini...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 November 23, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (HIGH INFLATION) - Filly has been freshened up since Aug 30 at Saratoga when she raced evenly facing tougher after being "bumped' at the start a...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 (THE SUPER MARIO STAKES) November 23, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (NOTACATBUTALLAMA) - The probable favorite, he's gone (5-2-2-0) overall and last out became a stakes winner when he rallied to win the $85K "Inc...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 23, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (LAKOTA FREUD) - He's one of two entered by trainer Linda Rice and the pair race uncoupled. Lightly raced grey 4yo by "Freud" has the best form ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 November 23, 2012

12:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CLASSIC R AND B) - He's won two of his last four and looked especially sharp when defeating weaker here at this distance on Nov 3. One run type...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 November 22, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DENDRITE) - Gelding has been freshened up since early Sept. and he has a new trainer in Carlos Martin. 3-year-old is trining nicely, has the be...

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THE FALL HIGHWEIGHT HDCP.(G3) Race #8 November 22, 2012

2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (WILLY BEAMIN) - Multiple New York-bred stakes winner finished a disappointing second here as a heavy favorite on Saturday and trainer Rick Dutr...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 22, 2012

11:55 AM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SIMPLISTIC) - Nice debut saw her take a bit of action at the windows and rally up the inside to finish third of 12, beaten a 1/2 length sprinti...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 November 22, 2012

11:25 AM Eastern Top pick: #5 (RICE TO RICHES) - Filly proved a prompt favorite when winning her debut at Belmont on Sept. 19 when racing for a $35K tag. Claimed away from To...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 November 21, 2012

3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BIG BUSINESS) - Five time winner has won his last four and that includes a sharp win here at this mile trip on Nov. 9. Stalker is in career bes...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 November 21, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TUG O WAR) - Gelding has really picked it up since returning from a two month break in late July and switching to the barn of Mike Hushion. 3-y...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 November 21, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CLEVER COOKIE) - Price play pressed and tired late to finsh third when debuting in a Belmont sprint Oct. 8, then raced evenly while extremely w...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 21, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (REVERE) - Gelding was very sharp last out when he set a pressurd pace and fought it out to the finish, coming up a 1/2 length short. That was h...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 November 20, 2012

4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (AGAIN AGAIN AGAIN) - He's had a dozen chances (12-0-2-4), but most have come facing tougher and he's (3-0-1-2) when racing at this $15K price t...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #8 (THE CORNUCOPIA STAKES) November 20, 2012

3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (NICOLE H) - In what looks like a two-horse race on paper, it's hard to separate "Nicole" and "Winning Image." This ultra consistent veteran (26...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 November 20, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SMILIN TED) - Gelding has been bet a bit in both appearances facing tougher and in his latest he showed good early speed before weakening late ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 November 20, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (DEVIL'S LIGHTENING) - Claimed by the high-percentage Keith Lebarron for $10K Oct. 2, gelding set the pace and weakened late racing for $15,000 ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 November 19, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (MR. MIDNIGHT) - Gelding raced evenly here at this level going 5.5 furlongs on Oct. 27 in his first back off a nine week freshening. Trainer "Lu...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #7 November 19, 2012

2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ARROGANT OFFICER) - Strong finisher comes off a pair of second-place finishes here facing slightly weaker. His connections raise him up a bit, ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 November 19, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BOLD AND READY) - Claimed out of his debut at Saratoga by Dave Jacobson for $50K, colt was an impressive maiden winner following a two-month br...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 November 19, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ACES UP) - Well-bred colt rallied to finish 5th of 9, beaten just over two lengths here at this tag 7 trip on just nine days ago in a race comm...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 November 18, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (FAST AND STRONG) - The probable favorite, she's (4-0-2-2) so far with all four outings coming on the grass. Daughter of "Strong Hope" has enoug...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 November 18, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (CARLA SWEETREVENGE) - She's finished second in two of her four starts and has shown ability from both on and off the pace. Home-bred faces man...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 November 18, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (ATLANTIC DREAM) - Daughter of "Stormy Atlantic" is one of a pair entered by trainer Chad Brown and the two fillies race uncoupled. She's had tr...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 November 18, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (THETRAINWASGONE) - Nicely-bred filly has shown some fine early speed in two of her four appearances and they've all come against tougher state-...

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DELTA DOWNS Race #7 (THE DELTA DOWNS JACKPOT(G3)) November 17, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BERN IDENTITY) - He was an easy winner of the local "'prep" for this #1,000,000 contest when he rallied from close range to take the $200k J "...

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DELTA DOWNS Race #6 (THE DELTA DOWNS PRINCESS(G3)) November 17, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MADAME CACTUS) - She was very impressive when winning the traditional local "prep" for this rich stakes when she won the $150K "My Trusty Cat" ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 (THE DISCOVERY HDCP(G3)) November 17, 2012

3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (WILLY BEAMIN) - He finished 2nd last out at Remington Park in the $400K Oklahoma Derby and that snapped a 6 race winning streak that included t...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 November 17, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SAINT ARTHUR) - The probable favorite, colt by "Invasor" has been sharp in every start (4-0-1-3) and last out at Belmont he finished 2nd in a $...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 November 17, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (BELLAMY) - Trainer Tom Albertrani brings this colt by "Bellamy Road" back quickly for this attempt and 3yo moves off the inside which he had i...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 November 16, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (COUSIN MICHAEL) - Nice debut at Belmont on Oct. 5 saw him chase a fast pace while wide and hold gamely to finish to a very impressive winner. W...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 November 16, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SCAMPERING) - Lightly-raced daughter of "Afleet Alex" finished second at this level and distance racing at Saratoga on Aug. 17 in her first whe...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 November 16, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (NATIONAL PRAYER) - Colt by "Songandaprayer" set a fast pace and weakened to finish fourth when facing special weight foes at Belmont Oct. 18. E...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 November 16, 2012

12:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (WESTERDAY) - Filly has shown good early speed in both her starts when facing tougher and trainer Dom Galluscio will change things up a bit this...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 November 15, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SATIN SUNSET) - Filly finished a disappointing third at Belmont racing on a muddy Belmont main track on Oct. 4 in her second back off a 7 1/2 m...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 November 15, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (RATHSKELLER) - He's shown good early speed before tiring in both starts facing tougher. Trainer Tom Bush will drop him down, shorten him up in ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 November 15, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (STATE FLAG) - The probable favorite, Phipp's home-bred by "Street Cry" rallied to miss by a neck at this level going a mile at Belmont Oct. 26....

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 (THE PENTELIS STAKES) November 15, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (KID KATE) - Hard-hitting mare has been lightly campaigned this season (5-1-1-0) and comes into this of her best this year when she rallied to w...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 (THE NEW YORK STALLION SERIES) November 14, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SPORTSWRITER) - He comes off a solid try in a $150K stakes at Belmont Oct. 20 when he finished 4th of 8, beaten 2 1/2 lengths against a vastly ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 November 14, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (CRUSHIN ROCK) - Home-bred by "Real Quiet" raced evenly after a troubled start at Belmont sprinting for a $20k tag on Oct. 21. Effort was his f...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 (THE NEW YORK STALLION SERIES) November 14, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SUNNY DESERT) - She's become something special since being claimed by veteran John Parisella in early Dec. of 2011 for $35,000. Filly is (6-4-2...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 14, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (JUSTCALLMETONI) - She raced evenly and was only beaten 4 lengths sprinting on the Belmont turf for a $50K tag Oct. 25. Race was her first since...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #8 November 13, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (AIRDROP) - He's improved noticeably since being claimed at Monmouth by Ramon Preciado on Aug. 19 for $20K. Gelding is (3-1-1-1) since then and ...

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PARXACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #5 November 13, 2012

2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SILVER PRADO) - Price play races first off a Scott Lake claim and grey gelding finished a rallying third racing here for a $16K tag on Oct. 15 ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 November 13, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (ALLTHEWAYYEAH) - Lightly raced son of "Corinthian" hasn't seen action since March 1st when he finished second at this level at Penn National on...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 November 13, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (ENGLISH MANOR) - Speedy gelding by "Toccet" has finished second both times he's raced for a "tag" and he'll drop back down and shorten up in di...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #7 November 12, 2012

3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SUIVEZ MOI) - Consistent filly (11-2-2-4) enters this in fine form and was beaten a length at this level going 6 furlongs on Oct 28th. Sharp ba...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 November 12, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MY GOLDEN OPINION) - Veteran was a winner at Laurel on Oct 26th racing at this tag in what was his 2nd back off an 80 day freshening from train...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 November 12, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (RULING POWER) - Long time maiden drops back down to his "comfort" level after chasing and tiring racing for a $25K tag just 10 days ago. He'd f...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 November 11, 2012

4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (LEILANI'S TICKET) - Filly comes off a 2nd place finish at Belmont racing for $50K on Oct 24th. She set the pace that day and held gamely while ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 November 11, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (NONNIE CONNIE) - Recent maiden winner did so at Belmont in impressive style and has worked fast since. One run type draws near the rail and can...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 11, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SCHOOLYARD DREAMS) - Veteran has only raced three times (3-0-2-1) since coming back from a long layoff in June and he's been sharp in all of th...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 November 11, 2012

12:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (KISS THE LADY) - Excellent debut saw her chase a swift pace and hold her position until mid-stretch where she weakened slightly to finish 5th o...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 (THE LONG ISLAND HDCP. (G3)) November 10, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (KISSABLE) - Irish-bred filly by top sire "Danehill Dancer" was an easy winner at this demending 12-furlong distance at Saratoga in the $100K Wa...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 November 10, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CLAWBACK) - He impressed everyone who saw him finish second at Saratoga on Sept. 3 as he just missed after being clobbered at the start and for...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 November 10, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BOBBY ZAPPER) - Zayat Stable home-bred has missed narrowly in both California outings racing on "poly" surfaces and has been shipped cross-coun...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 10, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (IN SPEIGHT OFITALL) - Colt has shown talent in all three appearances and last out he rallied strongly to finish third at this level and distanc...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 November 10, 2012

12:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SLASH FIVE) - Very speedy and lightly-raced gelding by "Indian Charlie" was awarded his maiden win last out after finishing second when the win...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 November 9, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (BRILLIANT JEWEL) - Nice debut saw this $400K daughter of "A.P. Indy" finish second at Belmont going 7 furlongs and she did so despite some tr...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 November 9, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (GALAXY GAL) - Useful debut at Belmont on Sept. 30 saw her race close up and weaken to finish 6th, beaten 12 1/2 lengths. She's since come back ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 (THE MR. NASTY) November 9, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (WILD TARGET) - Very interesting field in this $75K "overnight" stakes as it drew a pair of runners who impressed as 2-year-olds in 2011, but bo...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 9, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CAPE COD CAROL) - She comes off a career best when finishing third at Belmont at this level and distance when racing on a very muddy surface on...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #6 November 8, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ALWAYS KITTEN) - Home-bred by "Kitten's Joy" broke her maiden when winning a $100K stakes at Louisiana Downs on Sept. 8, but tired while racing...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #5 November 8, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (KIWI NOTION) - Nice debut saw him race evenly while extremely wide and check in fourth of 11, beaten just over 4 lengths running for twice this...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #2 November 8, 2012

1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (GO BLUE OR GO HOME) - He showed nothing last out going two-turns on the "all weather" surface at Woodbine in a contest that was swithed off the...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #1 November 8, 2012

12:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LADY DURLYN) - Veteran mare is 12-for-48 overall and is 9-4-1-1 on this aurface. Last out at Hoosier Park on Oct. 27 she raced evenly facing mu...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 November 6, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (RIDGEWAY CRESCENT) - Debuting filly by "Stormy Atlantic" is working sharply for an excellent first out barn (John Servis 23%) and he has this M...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 November 6, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HORSESHOE LAKE) - Improving and not over-raced gelding by "Birdstone" missed by a nose racing here at this level going 8.5 furlongs Oct. 16. St...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 November 6, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (HEAVY DUTY) - Claimed in late August by the high percentage barn of "Lupe" Guerrero, grey colt has been freshened up since and has a pair of ba...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 November 6, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (THREE FOR TWO) - Gelding hasn't seen action since Sept. 14 when he raced wide at Belmont when facing fellow New York-breds for a $50K claiming ...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 November 5, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (GRAMS VENTURE) - Turf runner enters in good form and strong finisher should get a solid pace up front to rally into. Barn drops her to a new lo...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #7 November 5, 2012

2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BLUE GERANIUM) - Home-bred from the top class Stronach operation ships back from Laurel where she finished a distant 2nd to a very impressive w...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 November 5, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (Elegant Heart) - Pa-bred draws a nice outside post at this 6.5 furlong trip and trainer Kate DeMasi has some changes for her today. She drops h...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 November 5, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LADY REPENT) - She's part of a Marcos Zulueta trained entry and the two have separate riders listed. Claimed two back for $26K she was an easy ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 November 4, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (EMOLLIENT) - Juddmonte home-bred by "Empire Maker" has been sharp in both outings and was an impressive maiden winner going 7 furlongs on Sep 3...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 November 4, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GRAND MERE) - Daughter of the speedy "Bob and John" raced evenly in her first pair at saratoga facing tougher and has some changes today that c...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 4, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (COLORFUL IMAGE) - Filly hasn't shown much in her three appearances, but all have come facin much tougher and in her only previous sprint she fi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 November 4, 2012

12:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (STONECOLDSTEAMER) - Speedy 3yo has been freshened up by trainedr Rick Dutrow since winning a first level allowance for fellow New York-breds at...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 (THE RED SMITH HDCP. (G2)) November 3, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BOISTEROUS) - Phipps Stable home-bred is back to defend his title having won this stakes a year ago with a strong late run. He's gone (6-2-1-1)...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 November 3, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BELLAMY) - Son of Wood Memorial winner "Bellamy Road" takes the all important drop into claiming land for the first time after showing a bit of...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 November 3, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CAN'T CATCH ME NOW) - Speedy colt chased a fast pace while racing wide last out at Belmont and finished third of 12, beaten just over three len...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 3, 2012

12:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (KID WANDO) - Speed/stalker enters this in fine form and runs first off a Dom Schettino claim. Has the rail which was good on yesterday's openin...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 November 2, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MADAME JOHAR) - The probable favorite, she's (8-0-3-4) overall with each coming on the grass at this level. Home-bred has experience on this "t...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 November 2, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SECRET SHIFTERS) - He continues to be bet in his races and he's still with Rick Dutrow, so this 3-year-old by "Lemon Drop Kid" has some ability...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 (THE RAGING FEVER STAKES) November 2, 2012

2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MOMENT IN DIXIE) - Home-bred by the late "Dixieland Band" started her career with a pair of back-to-back wins and has finished second in two of...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 November 2, 2012

12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SHARON SPAGETTI) - Filly took some betting action when debuting on a sloppy surface at Saratoga on Aug. 10 and showed some early speed while ch...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #8 November 1, 2012

4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CERCE CAY) - Daughter of "Hard Spun" has been competitive from both on and just off the lead and was very sharp in a pair of grsss starts this ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #5 November 1, 2012

2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (NIFTY SHINDIG) - Lightly raced and improving, she ships here from Arlington where filly ran a career best when finishing second there at this l...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #2 November 1, 2012

1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GOSPEL LESSON) - Speed/stalker ships in from Monmouth off a pair of impressive gate to wire wins and is nicely spotted in this starter-allowanc...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #1 November 1, 2012

12:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (DOUBLE RAH RAH) - He's racing back into shape following a two month break and just missed last out on the Keeneland "poly" for a $30K tag going...

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October 2012 Premium Picks

HAWTHORNE RACE COURSE Race #7 October 31, 2012

6:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (BUDDYBDANCING) - Gelding lost all chance last out when he "bobbled" aand was "bumped" at the break. He'd finished second in two of his previous...

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HAWTHORNE RACE COURSE Race #4 October 31, 2012

4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PROPHET'S SONG) - Very speedy filly has proven competitive (14-4-1-5) and is (10-2-1-5)on conventional dirt. Latest effort saw her finish a pac...

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HAWTHORNE RACE COURSE Race #3 October 31, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DOCKTOR DEMENTED) - Improving gelding has run well in two of three on this surface and last out he set/pressed the pace here at this level and ...

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HAWTHORNE RACE COURSE Race #2 October 31, 2012

3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (NEVRMESSWITHRICHIE) - Bet down to favoritism in her debut she was sent hard early from an inside draw and was involved in a speed duel until mi...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 (THE CHELSEA FLOWER) October 28, 2012

4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (FLASHY GAL) - Lightly raced daughter of "Smart Strike' takes on winners after a shap maiden win here at this distance on Sep 30th. Working fine...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 (THE INCURABLE OPTIMIST) October 28, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (NOTACATBUTALLAMA) - Stakes placed on this surface, son of "Harlan's Holiday" is working fine, draws a nice outside post, and one run type can t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 28, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (REVOLUTIONARY) - Heavily backed whe debuting at saratoga on Sep 3rd, colt was virtually eliminated at the break, but flew home to finish 3rd in...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 28, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (WITH HONORANDGRACE) - The probable favorite, filly missed by a 1/2 length here at this level and distance on Sep 20th and has worked twice sinc...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE BOLD RULER HDCP. (G3)) October 27, 2012

5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CAIXA ELECTRONICA) - Veteran stretch runner is at his best distance (19-8-0-6) and is (7-2-1-2) locally. There's plenty of speed in here to set...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 (THE TURNBACK THE ALARM HDCP(G3)) October 27, 2012

4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ALL DUE RESPECT) - Veteran mare has yet to win in five starts this year, but finished a close up third in Saratoga's Ballerina Stakes (G1) on A...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 October 27, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (YES IT'S PINK) - She's been sharp in all three appearances and last out finished second here at this level going 7 furlongs on Sept. 16. Belie...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 (THE BANNER GALA STAKES) October 27, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ANGEGREEN) - Italian-bred filly had a fine record in her native country and finished second in the $420K Italian Oaks (Group 2) in late May bef...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 27, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BRIGAND) - The probable favorite, he spent the first part of his career in California racing on synthetic surfaces, but seems at his best on re...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 October 26, 2012

4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ODE TO SAMI) - Hard-hitting filly has finished second in both local appearances and last out was beaten a neck racing here at this level going ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 October 26, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (YATTASSMOKEM) - Daughter of "Smoke Glacken" improved when switched to the grass in her second start and finished fourth of eight, beaten eight ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 26, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BOLD AND READY) - Son of "More Than Rready" debuted at Saratoga in a grass sprint running for a $450K tag on August 22nd. Colt broke poorly, bu...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 October 26, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (COAST OF SANGRIA) - The probable favorite, she just failed here facing a bit tougher going 7 furlongs just eight days ago and filly has been sh...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 October 25, 2012

4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #13 (SANDSARITA) - Lightly raced and well-bred, she's been freshened up since late August when she rallied to finish third when facing tougher goin...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 October 25, 2012

4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SING DIXIE SING) - Speed/stalker hasn't raced since April 20th, but is working sharply locally and she draws the rail. Well-bred filly has been...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 25, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (FLASHY IN PINK) - Lightly raced filly was claimed on Aug. 1 at Saratoga by Dave Jacobson for $35K and was sent for a 50-day freshening by the n...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 25, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (WAGON TRAIN) - Lightly-raced colt raced very wide and made up some late ground when finishing 5th of 10, beaten three lengths here at this leve...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 October 24, 2012

4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (SEDUCTRESS) - Filly by "Lemon Drop Kid" stretches out a bit in distance after finishing second in two of her last three here going 7 furlongs. ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 24, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DISTORTED DREAM) - Gelding was an easy "winner" here at this level and distance on Sept. 12, but was subsequently disqualified for a "meds" vio...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 24, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BOOK REVIEW) - Lightly raced home-bred has improved dramatically since coming back from a 4 1/2 month layoff on May 20th. Daughter of "Giant's ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 24, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (DOUBLE THE ENERGY) - Grey filly is one of two entered here by trainer Linda Rice and the pair race uncoupled. New York-bred was claimed two mon...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 October 22, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BROOKLYN COWBOY) - Speed/stalker was competittive here this past winter facing tougher and was claimed by Scott lake in late may when colt was ...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 October 22, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SENSE OF REALITY) - Filly was well-backed at the windows when debuting at saratoga Aug 17th and tired after chasing a quick pace while racing w...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 October 22, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CUVEE MONT) - The probable favorite, he ships in from Penn National where he finished a pace-chasing 3rd at this level when debuting on Oct 10t...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 October 22, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (WHAT'SMINEISMINE) - Pennsylvania-bred goes turf to dirt and drops into an "open" claimer after rallying to finish 2nd last out in a state-bred ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 October 21, 2012

4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LEAPING LADY) - Filly chased and held to finish 2nd racing in the mud here at this distance on Oct 3rd. Home-bred breaks from the outside and t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 October 21, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DAISYGONNAMAKEIT) - She's shown good early speed in both starts and tired in each to finish 3rd. Trainer Steve Asmussen will drop her into a cl...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 21, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CRUSHIN ROCK) - Colt is part of a Bruce Levine trained entry and with Jockey Joel Rosario listed on both halves, only one can run. Home-bred by...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 (THE TEMPERENCE HILL) October 21, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (OUR ENTOURAGE) - In this small stakes it's a bit interesting that this field has a combined 54 starts between them and only one horse has raced...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE EMPIRE CLASSIC) October 20, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LUNAR VICTORY) - He had a five-race winning streak snapped here when he stumbled at the start and just failed to catch the hard-hitting "Sagina...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 (THE JOSEPH A. GIMMA) October 20, 2012

4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (JULESCO) - Improving filly was an easy and visually impressive maiden winner here at this distance on a track labeled "good" just 12 days ago....

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 (THE HUDSON STAKES) October 20, 2012

3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SAGINAW) - The probable favorite, he's won 8-of-9 races since being claimed by Dave Jacobson for $30K in early March. Speed/stalkers only defea...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 (THE BERTRAM F. BONGARD STAKES) October 20, 2012

2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WEEKEND HIDEWAY) - The probable favorite, he was impressive when winning a $100K stakes over fellow state-breds at Saratoga on Sept. 30, then f...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 (THE IROQUOIS STAKES) October 20, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BEAUTIFUL BUT BLUE) - Talented sophomore is one of a trip of 3-year-olds taking on their elders in the first big race on New York Showcase day ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 October 19, 2012

4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (HE'S SO CHIC) - 13-time winner was a come-from-behind winner here at this tag going 6 furlongs on Sept. 19 in her first off a Bruce Brown claim...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 October 19, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (NINE LOVES) - She finished second in her first pair and was claimed out of her debut for $20K by trainer Chris Englehart. Last out she had to r...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 19, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (WASHINGTON'S RULES) - One of two runners entered by trainer Rick Dutrow and the pair race uncoupled. Grey gelding just failed to catch today's ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 (THE FRANK PANCHO MARTIN) October 19, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ISN'T HE PERFECT) - Speed/stalker hasn't run since an even effort at Saratoga on the (G1) Forego stakes on Sept. 1. In a bit "deep" that aftern...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 October 18, 2012

4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ISLAND SCHOOL) - Beautifully-bred filly fits the conditions perfectly (non-winners of two races) and she been competitive many times in the pas...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 October 18, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (BROTHER BOB) - Colt has the most experience in this field and runs first off a claim by Rick Dutrow (a 33% winning angle). He was competitive i...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 18, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (ARMOR) - There are a lot of well-bred types in this one turn mile and this WinStar Farms runner will be going turf to dirt. Colt didn't show mu...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 October 18, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SCOTT'S ALY CAT) - Price play drops down for this assignment and trainer Kiaran Mclaughlin will also be switching her from turf to dirt and sho...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 October 17, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SAME OLD WISH) - Gelding is nearing his best after a pair of layoffs and ships back from Philadelphia Park where he missed by a neck at this ta...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 17, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (TOWERING) - Gelding rallied to finish second facing tougher going 7 furlongs at Saratoga on July 30th and has been freshened up since. Trainer ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 17, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SHEZA CLASSY LADY) - Grey filly ships back from Parx Racing (Philadelphia Park) where she finished an even third in a mid-level starter-allowan...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 17, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (COMES THE DREAM) - Strong debut saw him rally to finish second when debuting here at this level and distance on Sept. 15. Trainer George Weaver...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 October 16, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HORSESHOE LAKE) - He's part of a Ramon Preciado trained entry and he has jockey Angel Arroyo listed on both halves. Lightly-raced grey gelding ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #8 October 16, 2012

3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (PHOTON) - New York invader was a winner at Belmont Park going a mile just four days ago racing for a $20K tag. Beautifully spotted in this allo...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 October 16, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (HALF BLOOD PRINCE) - He's a bit of an "in and out" type, but when on his "A" game is a solid performer. His ability to stalk is "key" here as t...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 October 16, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (AWESOME REWARD) - The probable favorite, she's lightly raced and improving. Mare finished a pace-chasing second here at this price going 7 furl...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 October 15, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (MACHO SENORA) - Daughter of the mud loving "Macho Uno" has finished 2nd in her last pair, both coming locally at this tag following a claim by ...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 October 15, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (COCKEYED COWBOY) - He just failed to hold on last out racing for $10K and was claimed that afternoon by Jackie DeSanctis. Shortens-up, draws a ...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 October 15, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (WAR GENERAL) - Gelding finished a pace-pressing 2nd here at this price going 5.5 furlongs on Oct 2nd in his first race since Feb 12th at Gulfst...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 October 15, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PAL PETEY) - Price play is racing back into shape following a pair of layoffs and is stringing starts together. Capable barn (Ed Lehman) worked...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 October 14, 2012

4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (PHANTASTICUS) - Improving filly races first off a Jamie Ness claim( an impressive 39% winning angle). Speed/stalker has run well in three strai...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 October 14, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (MADAME JOHAR) - She's been a bit unlucky in some of her starts and probably should have broken her maiden by now. Home-bred 4yo missed by a no...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 14, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (GEISHA GAL) - Lightly raced and improving filly missed by a neck at this level racing at Saratoga on August 20th and trainer Bill Mott has fres...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 October 14, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SARDEGNA'S GOLD) - One of a pair of Monmouth shippers and she'll be the better price. Stalker lost to this afternoon's rival "Caps Lady" last o...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE KNICKERBOCKER (G3)) October 13, 2012

5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BOISTEROUS) - Phipp's Stable home-bred has gone (16-7-1-2) on the grass and has more wins on this surface (4) than the rest of the field combin...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 October 13, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BIG CITY BOY) - With the scratch of No. 5 (N.F.'s Destiny), this lightly-raced gedlding becomes the main speed. Gelding finished third here at ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 October 13, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (THE PLETCHER ENTRY) - Only one part of this Todd Pletcher of No. 2 "Revolutionary" and 2B-"Delhomme" will run as jockey Cornelio Velasquez is l...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 13, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MISSILE NICK) - "Nick" has had some tough posts of late and also has been facing much tougher fields, although at the same tag. Stalker draws t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 13, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (COURT OF DREAMS) - She's run well in her last pair and has done so despite having difficult outside posts in each. State-bred draws a bit bette...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 October 12, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (TUCKER'S POINT) - Gelding comes off a near miss here at this level and distance on Sept. 26 when he was involved every step and was outfinished...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 12, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TAPITUDE) - Strong finisher is lightly raced and last out rallied to finish second here at this level going 7 furlongs on Sept. 13. Only her th...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 12, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (PHOTON) - He lost all chance at the start last out when he slammed into the gate at the break and raced evenly once in stride. He'd been sharp ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 12, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BELONGS TO DIXIE) - Mare has finished second in three of her six grass appearances and comes off a career best when doing so at Saratoga when f...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 October 11, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SPEIGHT ME) - Colt has the best early speed of this group and will be racing off a 7 week freshening in this spot. Working nicely and trainer J...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 11, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (EVERYTHING SWEET) - She's raced evenly in her first pair facing tougher and will have some important changes this afternoon. Trainer Rick Viole...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 11, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FIRE GUARD) - Juddmonte home-bred had all sorts of problems when debuting at Saratoga at this level and distance July 28th, yet still rallied s...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 October 11, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (AZASECRET) - Lightly-raced filly set a solid pace and held well to finish second here at this price-tag and distance on Sept. 19. The effort ca...

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KEENELAND Race #6 October 10, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (KAMCHATKA) - He's improved noticeably since coming back from a 65 day break and switching to the grass. $550,000 son of "Tale of the Cat" ships...

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KEENELAND Race #3 October 10, 2012

2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CAIRO SIX) - Colt has been competitive in his first pair (both on the grass) and this $200K son of "Stormy Atlantic" shuld be dead fit after ru...

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KEENELAND Race #2 October 10, 2012

1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (THE ROOFER) - He's taken some serious money in several of his starts and is working fast locally for his first start since Aug. 22 at Saratoga....

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KEENELAND Race #1 October 10, 2012

1:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SOUTHERN JOY) - Lightly-raced home-bred by "Catienus" tries winners for the first time following an impressive maiden win on a similar surface ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #7 October 9, 2012

2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SEMINOLE COUNTY) - The probable favorite, he ships from New York after a visually impressive maiden win here at Belmont on Sept. 14. Score came...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 October 9, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (P J'S SUPEREGO) - Bet down to favoritism when debuting against fellow Jersey-breds at Monmouth on Sept. 15, she was off slowly but put in a fur...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 October 9, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SOCIAL STATEMENT) - The main speed filly stretches back out in distance after finishing a pace-setting second here at this level going 7 furlon...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 October 9, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DOROTHY'S SPIRIT) - New York invader has been showing good early speed there in races on both dirt and turf. Trainer Chad Brown (15-5-5-5 here ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 (THE MISS GRILLO) October 8, 2012

4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WATSDACHANCES) - Irish-bred filly broke her maiden and earned a lofty "Time Form" figure when doing so in her native country on April 29th. Sen...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 8, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (GREED AND FEAR) - Claimed on August 3rd at Saratoga for $50,000 by Rudy Rodriguez, she missed by a head here at this level on Sept. 21 in her f...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 8, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (STAR HARBOUR) - Speedy colt comes back from Monmouth where he just failed facing a bit weaker on Aug. 12. Speed/stalker runs 3rd back off a 70 ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 8, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (POWHATAN COUNTY) - Gelding ships back from Finger Lakes where he just missed in an allowance run in fast time (1:10.60) for the 6 furlongs. Sta...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 October 7, 2012

5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CRESPANO) - Lightly raced eyo daughter of "Mineshaft" stretches out again after a pair of sharp sprint races at Saratoga. Working fast locally ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 October 7, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SUMMER REVIVAL) - Heavily bet when debuting at Saratoga for a $35K tag on Aug 9th he set a pressured pace and held gamely to finish 2nd. Claime...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 7, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ACCOMPLISH FIRST) - $120,000 filly had some support at the windows when debuting at Saratoga in a grass sprint Aug 30th. She "hesitated" at the...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 7, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (LORD OF LOVE) - Colt comes off a career best when he finished 2nd here at this level and distance a month ago. He stalked early that day, opene...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE JAMAICA HDCP. (G1)) October 6, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SUMMER FRONT) - He's been freshened up since running 5 time in 4 months, the latest a solid 3rd place finish at Arlington Aug 18th in the (G10 ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 (THE CHAMPAGNE STAKES(G1)) October 6, 2012

4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (FORTIFY) - Darley stables home-bred finished 2nd last out at saratoga to today's rival "Shanghai Bobby". Lightly raced colt survived a "bumping...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 (THE FRIZETTE STAKES(G1)) October 6, 2012

3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (DREAMING OF JULIA) - Beautifully-bred filly has won her two starts by a combined 28 lengths annd last out became a stakes winner when she was v...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 October 6, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (FAIR TRADE) - Gelding ships back from Finger Lakes where he disappointed as a heavy favorite on Sep 21st. He takes a big drop in class for this...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 October 6, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (REACHING OUT) - Colt is from the first crop of "Derby" and Preakness winner "Big Brown" and was bred and is owned by Paul Pompa Jr. and trained...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 October 5, 2012

4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (INNY MINNIE) - Lightly-raced filly from the first crop of "Hard Spun" finished fifth of 10, beaten just under 5 lengths when racing on the Sara...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 October 5, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (THE KENOSHA KID) - Price play tired badly after being involved in a speed duel here at this level going 8.5 furlongs on the turf Sept. 15. Race...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 5, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BASALT) - Colt was claimed at Saratoga by Mike Maker for $25,000 on Aug. 13 and showed little 18 days later when the new barn raised him in pri...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 October 5, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (QUEEN NINE) - She didn't break all that sharply in her latest and after rushing up near the lead she tired down the stretch. Effort came first ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 4, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #14 (DELHOMME) - This race has been switched to the main-track and there are a quartet of horses that were entered for the dirt only. Colt rallied ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 October 4, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (INTO THE FRAY) - Runs today for the third straight time for a new barn as Ed Kenneally claimed him for $35K at Saratoga on Aug. 31. New trainer...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 4, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (FUN AND GAINS) - Filly races first off a Jamie Ness claim (a 40% winning angle) and he'll drop her down from the purchase price (a typical move...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 October 4, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SMOOTH BERT) - Colt has been competitive in both appearances and rallied to finish second here on Sept. 19. That effort proved two things. No. ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 October 3, 2012

4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CURRENT DESIGN) - Son of top sire "Tiznow" missed by a neck at Saratoga racing on the grass for a $25k tag on Aug. 23. Claimed that day by Jami...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 October 3, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (NINE LOVES) - She's finished second in both starts, the latest coming off a Chris Englehart claim and a subsequent 2 1/2 month layoff. Speed/st...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 October 3, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (MILKY YOUR WAY) - Entered for the main track only, she raced evenly at Saratoga when debuting on a sloppy surface on Aug. 10. Home-bred improv...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 October 3, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (E STREET BOURBON) - Debuting filly has been in steady training since mid-July and trainer Ed Kenneally (18% first out) skipped the saratoga mee...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #8 October 2, 2012

3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MAD MAGIC) - Capable on either turf or dirt and this scheduled grass race may or may not stay on the infield. One-run type will be stretching o...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 October 2, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ONE FRENCH KISS) - He certainly doesn't win very often but enters this having finished second in three of his last four starts and all have co...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #5 October 2, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (PRIVATE CASANOVA) - The probable favorite, he finished second here on Sept. 10 when trainer Kate DeMasi dropped him down to this $10K tag for t...

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PARX RACING (PHILDELPHIA PARK) Race #3 October 2, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (LITTLE ITALY) - Filly received some support in her debut here Sept. 9 and showed fine early speed before weakening running for a $40K tag. Trai...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #5 October 1, 2012

2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HOT SPA) - Very lightly raced filly by the speedy "Latent Heat", chased a fast pace and weakened to finish 4th here on Sep 9th running for a $4...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 October 1, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BROOKLYN COWBOY) - Claimed by Scott Lake in late may for $16,000, he's had this colt on the sidelines since. Speedy runner is working fast for ...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 October 1, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (INSPEIGHTOFMYSELF) - Colt by "Speightstown" hasn't raced since a troubled trip facing special weights on Aqueduct's inner-surface in late Feb o...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 October 1, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TOWERING) - Low level maide race attracts a pair of New York shippers and this lightly raced 3yo stands out over this field. When last in actio...

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September 2012 Premium Picks

BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE BELMONT FUTURITY(G2)) September 30, 2012

4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (OVERANALYZE) - He was a very impressive maiden winner when debuting at Saratoga on August 9th, then forced a very fast pace before weakening to...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 (THE MATRON STAKES(G2)) September 30, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (KAUAI KATIE) - Undefeated filly (2 for 2) gets a big test today as she faces a much tougher field than she did at Saratoga on Aug 12th when win...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 September 30, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (APPEALETTA) - Lightly raced and well-bred filly ran a career best when finishing 2nd at Saratoga going 7 furlongs at this level Aug 12th. Race ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 September 30, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (EMOLLIENT) - The probable favorite, Juddmonte Farms home-bred just missed at Saratoga when debuting at this tricky 7 furlong distance. She's si...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 (THE JOCKEY CLUB GOLD CUP (G1)) September 29, 2012

5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (RON THE GREEK) - He's always had ability, but has improved dramatically since being transferred to the barn of "Hall of famer" Bill Mott a year...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE JOE HIRSCH TURF CLASSIC INVITATIONAL (G1)) September 29, 2012

5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (POINT OF ENTRY) - The day's Best Bet, he's really come into his own this year and this beautifully-bred colt is a perfect 3-for-3 at this deman...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 (THE FLOWER BOWL INVITATIONAL (G1)) September 29, 2012

4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DREAM PEACE) - She's been all over the world in her 14 starts and has proven to be a very good filly against some formidable competition. A Gro...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 (THE KELSO HDCP. (G2)) September 29, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TO HONOR AND SERVE) - Trainer Bill Mott elected to skip the "Gold Cup" later on today's card and will use this $400K stakes as this runner's fi...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 (THE BELDAME INVITATIONAL (G1)) September 29, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ROYAL DELTA) - Last year's filly and mare champ was probably best last out at Saratoga when losing by a 1/2 length in the (G1) Personal Ensign....

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 September 27, 2012

4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (IN SPEIGHT OFITALL) - Lightly-raced colt rallied to finish second here when debuting going 6 furlongs on the grass on July 5th. Moved to the di...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 September 27, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (NIGHT SITE) - He's part of a Bill Mott trained entry and with jockey Jose Lezcano listed on both halves, only one will go. Juddmonte home-bred...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 September 27, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CENTRIQUE) - She's in career-best shape at present and was an easy winner here racing for half this price going a mile 11 days ago. Trainer Joh...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 September 27, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SECRET SHIFTERS) - Lightly-raced son of "Lemon Drop Kid" didn't show much last out when racing for $25K on the grass, but it should serve as a ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 September 26, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (TUCKERS POINT) - Gelding makes her first start since late January and also his first off an important trainer switch to Mike Mareina. 3-year-ol...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 September 26, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (NOTESFROMABROAD) - She's one of three entered by trainer Linda Rice, but No. 1 "Talmadge Hill" ran fourth in Sunday's 10th race and isn't expec...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 September 26, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SPEAKING ROLE) - The probable favorite, she took some money in her debut at Saratoga on Aug. 27 and rallied to finish second. Home-bred from Te...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 September 26, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (ENGLISH NOTES) - Daughter of turf champ "English Channel" finished fourth when racing for twice this price on Aug. 22 at Saratoga and did so de...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 September 25, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CHEROKEE MYSTERY) - The main speed, she's been freshened-up since July 9th when she set a pressured pace and held well to finish a close-up fou...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 September 25, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BRAINWASH) - Lightly-raced and improving, $250K son of "Lemon Drop Kid" was an impressive maiden winner at Monmouth on July 27th and last out m...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #2 September 25, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SILVER CHEST) - Veteran mare has won three of her last four and will be stretching out in distance this afternoon. 7-year-old is capable at thi...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 September 25, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FIDDLER'S CELT) - Colt comes off a career best when he rallied to finish second on a sloppy track and it came in his second back off a 3 1/2 mo...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 September 24, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (DOUBLE DOWN VINMAN) - "Grizzled" veteran just missed here at this level on Sept. 1st in his best effort since returning from a seven month layo...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #5 September 24, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (THIS AIN'T NO BULL) - One of two entered by trainer Scott Lake and the pair race as separate betting interests. Very speedy gelding by "Holy Bu...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 September 24, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (GLACKETY) - Daughter of "Smoke Glacken" was an easy winner in her local debut on August 12th. 4-year-old had been facing tougher her whole care...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #1 September 24, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MACHO SENORA) - Daughter of "Macho Uno" has the best last race of this field when she rallied to finish second at this price going 6 furlongs e...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 September 23, 2012

5:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (Princess Jenny) - Lightly raced and improving, she raced evenly while having traffic issues in both Saratoga outings. Trainer Jim Bond adds bli...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 September 23, 2012

5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (PETEY CRAMER) - He's racing back into shape following a pair of layoffs and trainer Rudy Rodriguez has him stringing starts together. Grey geld...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 (THE PROMENADE ALL STAKES) September 23, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (LUNAR VICTORY) - Juddmonte Farms runner spent the first part of his career in England and he showed some talent before being repatriated last D...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #3 September 23, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CARLOT COWBOY) - Colt finished 2nd here on August 16th racing for $25K and was claimed away from Steve Hobby that afternoon. Son of "Silver Tra...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #11 (THE PENNSYLVANIA DERBY (G1)) September 22, 2012

6:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ALPHA) - If you subtract his two efforts at Churchill Downs from his record, he's (7-5-2-0). Those two stakes in Kentucky, the (G1) Breeders' C...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 September 22, 2012

5:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #14 (MISSILE MIKE) - He probably was best two back at Saratoga when he finished a close-up third at this level and distance. Gelding finished in th...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE GALLANT BLOOM (G2)) September 22, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (TURBULENT DESCENT) - She looked great when winning the (G1) Ballerina at Saratoga August 24th going 7 furlongs. Race was her first off a 70 da...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 (THE GALLANT BOB STAKES) September 22, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CURRENCY SWAP) - He was a sharp winner of Saratoga's G2 Amsterdam on July 29th, then was beaten just over three lengths in the (G1) King's Bish...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 September 22, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ASSOCIATE) - Multiple winner is nicely spotted today by trainer Rick Dutrow. When last in action, this colt was finishing second at Saratoga wh...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 September 21, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (NATIONAL PRAYER) - Colt showed fine early speed before encountering some serious traffic issue when finishing fourth of eight, beaten almost 7 ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 September 21, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (D'TIGER) - Claimed at Saratoga by Dave Jacobson on Aug. 23 for $25K, he doubles him up in price, switches him from turf to dirt, and stretches...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 September 21, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (GREED AND FEAR) - She's part on an entry due to common ownership with No. 1 "Alexandra's Grace" and with separate riders listed it's possible ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 21, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (READYTODEFER) - Lightly raced and competitive 3-year-old is (11-3-3-1) overall and is 2-for-4 on this surface. Last out at Saratoga on July 30t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 September 20, 2012

4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ISTHMUS) - Consistent speed/stalker races for the 4th straight time for a new trainer, in this case Mike Trombetta (17% with new arrivals). Col...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 September 20, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (DOROTHY'S SPIRIT) - Filly raced evenly August 9th in a grass sprint at Saratoga in her first back off a 10-month break. Trainer Chad Brown adde...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 (THE NASTY STORM STAKES) September 20, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (AWESOME FEATHER) - As mentioned above, she comes into this a perfect 9-for-9, but more importantly, she has won on this often "tricky" surface ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 September 20, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (LEA THE PUNISHER) - Mare finished an even fourth in the Saratoga slop on July 27th racing for $20K and was claimed that afternoon by Dave Jacob...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 September 19, 2012

4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #14 (SOKITTUMI SAMURAI) - He's been entered and scratched several times and this looks like the right spot. Entered for the main-track only, he's b...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 September 19, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (BOX OFFICE) - One of two horses entered by trainer Rick Dutrow and the pair race as separate interests. He's in for the main track only and wi...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 September 19, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MARQUET CAT) - Runs first off a Dave Jacobson claim (a strong 25% winning angle) and he'll bump him up a bit in price and move him from the tur...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 19, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (AZASECRET) - Filly has been bet in two of her three appearances and last out at Saratoga she showed some early speed before tiring in her first...

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PHILADELPHIA PARK (PARX RACING) Race #10 September 18, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TIZNOW A TITAN) - One of two shippers from Monmouth entered and this gelding by "Tiznow" has fine early speed and is well-spotted at this price...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #7 September 18, 2012

2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SLAMMIN SLEW) - Trainer Jane Cibelli had a great year at Momnmouth but has been even better with the horses she's sent here (15-7-1-3). This st...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 September 18, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (KIWI STORM) - Colt showed much improved speed last out in his second start. Trainer Marya Montoya drops him into a claimer for the first time a...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 September 18, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ASPIRING NICK) - "Nick" comes off a solid effort at this price at Penn National on Sept. 5 and this is his favorite surface (13-4-2-3). Has bac...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #7 September 17, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MY KINDA PARTY) - Heavily bet in her debut at Saratoga on August 6th, she set a fast pace and held until the last 1/16th when she tired to fini...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 September 17, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CHAMBORD CASTLE) - Speedy filly ships in from Monmouth where she tired slightly after pressing very fast fractions in a grass sprint at this le...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 September 17, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (THEDAMAGEISDONE) - Mare races first off a Bruce Levine claim and that's a strong 29% winning angle. She finished an even fourth at Monmouth the...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 September 17, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SASSY EXPRESSION) - She's one of two entered in here by trainer Tony Dutrow and the pair race uncoupled. She raced evenly last out at Saratoga ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 September 16, 2012

5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (ZAJAL) - Gelding has improve in his last pair after a lackluster debut and missed by a 1/2 length here on July 7th in his only start at this ta...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 September 16, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (YES IT'S PINK) - The probable favorite, she comes off a troubled 2nd place finish at Saratoga at this level going a two-turn mile on the grass ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 16, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (UNCAGED HEART) - Filly took some money when debuting at Saratoga at this level on Aug 5th. She was "bumped" soon after the start, rushed-up to ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 September 16, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SAWYER'S TRUSTYLADY) - Nice debut at Saratoga August 17th saw her chase a fast pace while wide and tire during the stretch run. $250,000 daught...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE GARDEN CITY STAKES (G1)) September 15, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SAMITAR) - English-bred filly kept only the best of company overseas and was a winner of the rich Irish 1000 Guineas (Group 1) at the Curragh i...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #5 (THE NEW JERSEY BREEDER'S HDCP.) September 15, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (THE HUNK) - The speed and class of the field, he's won easily the last four times he's faced fellow Jersey-breds and has hel his own when facin...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 September 15, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (A.P. HUTCHY) - She's one of two entered by trainer Linda Rice and the pair race uncoupled. The only filly facing the "boys" comes off a sharp p...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 September 15, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (THE KENOSHA KID) - Lightly-raced gelding skipped the Saratoga meet and has a bullet half-mile breeze showing five days ago for his return to ac...

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CALDER Race #3 September 15, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BLANDISHING) - Improving gelding was a sharp winner here at this price on August 19th to pick up his second win and moves up to the 3l conditio...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 September 14, 2012

3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DEBASE THE DOLLAR) - The probable favorite has been freshened-up since late April when she finished second on this course going a mile. $270K d...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 (THE JUDY'S SODA STAKES) September 14, 2012

2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SUNNY DESERT) - Great claim by John Parisella as this vastly improved filly has gone (5-3-2-0) since he took her for $435K last December. She c...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 14, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SEMINOLE COUNTY) - With the scratch of No.5 "Act One Scene One" (who broke his maiden here on Sunday), this colt will be tough in this weak fie...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 September 14, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (QUEEN NINE) - Daughter of the swift "Henny Hughes" has finished close-up in her first pair and was claimed at Saratoga on July 26th by Charlton...

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CALDER Race #9 September 13, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (IMPERIAL'S CATCH) - Grey gelding comes off a career best when he set a pressured pace and held to finish second, racing here at this price tag ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 (THE GROOVY) September 13, 2012

2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SUM OF THE PARTS) - Very speedy colt has won three in a row since returning from a 5 1/2 month layoff on April 20th. He's won on both dirt and ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 September 13, 2012

2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (RIPTHERUBBEROFF) - Lightly-raced filly has been bet in both starts and has finished second in each. Daughter of "Scat Daddy" will stretch-out i...

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CALDER Race #3 September 13, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (FLASH MY ANGEL) - Runs first off a Kirk Ziadie claim and that's a strong 40% winning angle by the barn. Lightly-raced grey filly has been compe...

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CALDER Race #1 September 13, 2012

12:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TIGERS WORD) - Colt has run well in his last two starts and in his latest ran a career best when finishing a rallying third at this tag 10 days...

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CALDER Race #8 September 12, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (THE SENSE ANGEL) - Lightly-raced an in a capable barn, she broke her maiden here racing for $12.5K on Aug. 9, then chased and weakened last out...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 September 12, 2012

3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SANDY'Z SLEW) - Nice debut at Saratoga saw him press a fast pace, take a short lead in mid-stretch, and stay on gamely to finish second, beaten...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 12, 2012

1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SLASH FIVE) - The probable favorite, he missed by a neck at saratoga on Aug. 15 in his first since debuting here 11 months ago. Gelding by "Ind...

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CALDER Race #3 September 12, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ROYAL PREMIER) - Filly raced evenly in her debut and in her second start rallied to finish second going 7 furlongs August 23rd. She easily hand...

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CALDER Race #1 September 12, 2012

12:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BLONDIE JO) - Nice debut saw her break sharply, set a reasonable pace, and tire during the stretch run to finish third to a "much the best" win...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 September 11, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (AFFIRMED WARRIOR) - Speedy sort chased, bid to the front, and weakened late to finish third here at this tag on August 20th. Effort came off an...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 September 11, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (INDIAN POW WOW) - Gelding ran a career best when he was nailed in the last two strides following a long duel while almost 10 lengths clear of ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 September 11, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ONE FRENCH KISS) - Speedy sort is (4-0-2-1) at this level and will be cutting back from 7 furlongs to 5.5 panels, which is in his best interest...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 September 11, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (MR. BEER GOGGLES) - Nicely-bred runner just missed here at this price last out going 6.5 furlongs on a sloppy track. Claimed that afternoon by ...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 September 10, 2012

4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (DROGO) - The probable favorite, he's lightly raced and comes off a pace-setting second place finish here at this tag and trip on August 20th. ...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #8 September 10, 2012

3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PLURACITY) - At this level he's been devastating to his opposition over the past eight months and last out finished second facing slightly toug...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 September 10, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (HOMESTEAD) - Excellent debut saw her rally while widest and miss by a neck racing at this level going the distance at Delaware Park August 25th...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 September 10, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CONJOB) - Woodbine invader has spent her entire career (21-2-3-3) racing there on the all weather surface and has also been facing tougher. Exc...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 (THE JOHN HETTINGER STAKES) September 9, 2012

3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (HESSONITE) - Hard-hitting filly enters this in career best form having just won back-to-back stakes at Saratoga where she defeated several of t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 September 9, 2012

3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ZAJAL) - Lightly raced gelding cuts back in distance and drops down in price after racing wide facing tougher at Saratoga going a mile there on...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 September 9, 2012

2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (OVEREXTENDED) - Strong finisher stretches-out in distance after he rallied from far back to miss by a neck going 7 furlongs 8 days ago at Sarat...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 (THE MEADOW STAR) September 9, 2012

1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DREAMING OF JULIA) - Heavily bet in her Saratoga debut, daughter of "A.P.Indy" broke on top and increased her margin at every pole to eventuall...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 September 8, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (IRISH EXCHANGE) - She exits a near miss at Saratoga racing at this level going 6.5 furlongs on August 2nd. Lightly raced filly has improved not...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 September 8, 2012

3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (AUNT TIPSY) - Filly moves to the surface she was bred to like (turf) and she had a 5-furlong dirt sprint at Saratoga on August 8th to give her ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 (THE AFFILIATE STAKES) September 8, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ROYAL CURRIER) - Hard-hitting sort has won four of his last five and had a rough trip in his lone sub-par effort. Gelding has won 2-of-3 on thi...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 (THE BOWLING GREEN (G2)) September 8, 2012

2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (AIR SUPPORT) - He's won three "Graded" stakes and has placed in several others. Home-bred by "Smart Strike" is (2-1-1-0) on this course and has...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 September 8, 2012

1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (BLUFFING QUALITY) - Well-bred filly drops into a claimer for the first time and trainer Ian Wilkes will add blinkers today. Very wide in her fi...

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Calder Race #9 September 7, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (BRINGDOWN BABE) - Mare has gone an incredible (11-8-3-0) since being claimed last Nov. by trainer Genaro Garcia and is sent here to try bigger ...

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CALDER Race #6 September 7, 2012

2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BE MY LOVE) - Speedy filly takes that all important drop into a claimer for the first time. She's pressed fast paces in all three appearances f...

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CALDER Race #5 September 7, 2012

2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ANNIE ROE) - She was way overmatched last out in a sprint stakes just one week ago and did herself no favors by breaking slowly. She has the ra...

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CALDER Race #1 September 7, 2012

12:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MADDY ANN) - "Ann" is part of a Stanley Gold trained entry and last out she chased a solid pace and after making a final bid turning for home, ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #6 September 6, 2012

5:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (VAPOUR MISSING) - Grey English-bred filly ships from Saratoga where she raced evenly when facing a tougher crew in an allowance-optional $35K c...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #3 September 6, 2012

4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CRIMSON PRIDE) - He's the main speed and draws the rail. Nicely spotted this afternoon at the condition and two back he was a gate to wire winn...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 September 6, 2012

3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (GIRL WONDER) - The probable favorite, she's finished second in two of four starts here on the grass when racing at this level and last out rall...

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DELAWARE PPARK Race #1 September 6, 2012

3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PRIMAL GOLD) - Colt by "Macho Uno" takes the big drop into claimers for the first time. He raced evenly here last out going two-turns when faci...

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WOODBINE Race #7 September 5, 2012

10:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MIRA LA LUNA) - Home-bred filly has been competitive in her last pair facing tougher and trainer Ian Black will drop her into a claimer for the...

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WOODBINE Race #4 September 5, 2012

8:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (LA REINE DE MOTS) - Speed/stalker was an easy winner at this distance racing for $19K on July 25th to clear the 2l condition, then finished a p...

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WOODBINE Race #2 September 5, 2012

7:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (MIA'S MYSTIC) - Colt has been bet in two of his three starts and trainer Mike McDonald will dop this juvenile into a claimer for the first time...

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WOODBINE Race #1 September 5, 2012

6:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PLEASANT COMMENT) - Speedy mare takes a big drop in price and will switch back to the all-weather surface after tiring last out on the grass. S...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #5 September 4, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MY KINDA PARTY) - The probable favorite, she was heavily bet in her debut at Saratoga on August 6th and tired very late to finish third after s...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 September 4, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BLAZEAWAY) - Races third back off a seven week freshening and trainer Ramon Preciado will drop her into a starter-allowance again and switch he...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 September 4, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (FIDDLER'S CELT) - He's one of two entered here by trainer Kate DeMasi and the pair race uncoupled. Colt raced evenly Aug. 18 at this level and...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 September 4, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DOS ORO) - He's the only entrant with previous experience and he's shown some speed while finishing evenly in both starts when facing special w...

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SARATOGA Race #11 September 3, 2012

6:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DENDRITE) - Long-time maiden bid and levelled off here at this tag on July 15th. Has a flexibly style and several of his recent races have been...

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SARATOGA Race #8 (THE GLEN FALLS(G3)) September 3, 2012

4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HIT IT RICH) - Hard-hitting grey mare is (5-2-2-3) in her last 5 starts all facing similar company. Home-bred by "Smart Strike" is one of two e...

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SARATOGA Race #7 September 3, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CRESPANO) - Daughter of "Mineshaft" ran a career best figure when she missed by a nose racing here at this level going 6 furlongs on Aug 5th. R...

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SARATOGA Race #4 September 3, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (COOSADA) - Veteran finished 2nd here at this trip facing slightly weaker on July 26th and was claimed that afternoon by Jay Servis. New man win...

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SARATOGA Race #9 (THE SARANAC (G3)) September 2, 2012

5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LUCKY CHAPPY) - Irish-bred colt has a very strong closing kick and comes into this off a sharp second-place finish in the $500K Virginia Derby ...

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SARATOGA Race #5 September 2, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (DOROTHY'S SPIRIT) - $120K daughter of "Scat Daddy" is set up for a big race by trainer Chad Brown. Speed/stalker chased whil wide and tired to ...

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SARATOGA Race #4 September 2, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (NATIVE WAVE) - He'd shown ability in his first four starts facing tougher and finished second here at this tag on August 3rd when trainer Tony ...

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SARATOGA Race #3 September 2, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (MISSILE NICK) - "Nick" made what looked like a wide winning move last out but it was on a day when the inside was "king." Many that afternoon d...

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SARATOGA Race #10 (THE WOODWARD (G1)) September 1, 2012

5:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (TO HONOR AND SERVE) - Trainer Bill Mott ahs said that this talented colt doesn't like hot weather and that could explain his poor effort in the...

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SARATOGA Race #9 (THE FOREGO (G1)) September 1, 2012

5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (EMCEE) - Lightly-raced colt by "Unbridled's Song" finished a strong third here in the G1 Vanderbilt on August 5th racing on a muddy surface. Ra...

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SARATOGA Race #8 (THE BERNARD BARUCH HDCP. (G2)) September 1, 2012

4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DATA LINK) - He's really stepped up his game since last year and became a G1 winner in April when he won the Maker's Mark at Keeneland. Working...

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SARATOGA Race #5 September 1, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (HILLSWICK) - Claimed in early June by Dave Jacobson for $50K, following a 7 week freshening he was an impressive winner in a starter-hdcp here ...

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SARATOGA Race #4 September 1, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PEARL IN THE SAND) - Irish-bred filly ran rank in a grass sprint heee on August 13th in what was her first start since a solid second-place fin...

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August 2012 Premium Picks

SARATOGA Race #8 (THE RISKAVERSE STAKES) August 31, 2012

6:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DAYATTHESPA) - Very talented daughter of "City Zip" is (6-4-1-0) on the grass with her only sub-par effort coming when she was only beaten 5 1/...

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SARATOGA Race #6 August 31, 2012

5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (GOODTOLOOK) - Not sure if he'll go as he made his debut here just 9 days ago. Bet down to favoritism, he set a fast and pressured pace and tire...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 31, 2012

3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TAMARIND HALL) - Veteran mare ships from West Virginia where she rallied to finish 2nd in a 4100K sprint stakes August 4th. She hasn't won sinc...

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SARATOGA Race #1 August 31, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WILD ONE) - Bet down to favoritism in her debut at Del Mar on July 22nd, she raced wide and evenly and finished 5th of 9. Sent cross-country by...

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SARATOGA Race #11 August 30, 2012

6:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CRYPTO KITTEN) - She's had a lot of chances, but has finished second in 7 of her 11 grass starts and last out rallied to do so here at this pri...

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SARATOGA Race #10 (THE WITH ANTICIPATION STAKES(G2)) August 30, 2012

5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (JOHA) - Stakes winner has been competitive in all four starts and was an impressive maiden winner going 6 furlongs on the Belmont lawn May 24th...

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SARATOGA Race #6 August 30, 2012

3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (FLASH FEVER) - Home-bred filly by "Flashy Bull" ran evenly here in a grass sprint facing special weights on August 13th. Good second-out barn (...

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SARATOGA Race #2 (THE MRS. WALTER M. JEFFORDS STAKES) August 30, 2012

1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WELL FASHIONED) - She finished third here in a stakes common to several others and hadn't raced since late May. Mare by "Cozzene" probably need...

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SARATOGA Race #8 (THE P.G. JOHNSON STAKES) August 29, 2012

4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (WATSDACHANCES) - Irish import was a maiden winner on a "soft" course there four months ago and earned a solid Time Form figure in the process. ...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 29, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (ASUNDER) - Excellent debut saw him rally to finish third, beaten less than a length sprinting here at this level Aug. 9. Capable barn (Graham ...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 29, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (JESSIE M) - Since shipping here from Florida, filly raced evenly in a stakes at Belmont on July 28th and then finished a pace-setting second he...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 29, 2012

1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SMOKE TOWN) - Grey son of "Smoke Glacken" raced evenly in his debut facing tougher when debuting here July 21st. Working very fast for this, tr...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #8 August 28, 2012

3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (FIVE STAR MOMMA) - Lightly-raced filly showed a lot of promise in June of 2011, but following her maiden win at Churchill and a strong second-p...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 August 28, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HUNTER JAK) - Colt finished second here at this level and distance July 24th and has now been competitive in both local outings without being a...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 August 28, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (STAY COMPOSED) - Speedy New York invader will drops down to a new low in price and switch from the turf to the dirt. In a top barn (Bruce Brown...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 August 28, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SOUL SILVER) - She's been competitive in both starts since returning from an 80 day layoff and was a winner last out facing a bit weaker. Her f...

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SARATOGA Race #9 (THE SARATOGA DEW) August 27, 2012

5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (GREAT GRACIE DANE) - Trainer Rick Dutrow gave this mare a nice "prep" for this when she raced wide and tired in a gtass stakes here on July 27t...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 27, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (LET'S HAVE US ONE) - Colt raced evenly when finishing third when debuting at Churchill Downs on June 1st. Son of "Yes It's True" has been worki...

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SARATOGA Race #3 (THE ARISTIE STAKES) August 27, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (EFFIE TRINKET) - She's one of two that broke their maidens on this surface when debuting early in the meet and she did so in impressive style w...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 27, 2012

1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (FEDERATION) - English import has yet to run a bad race (6-2-1-1) since coming to North America last fall and was beaten only a half length here...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 26, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MR. COWBOY) - Gelding raced both wide and evenly when finishing a close-up 4th here at this level and trip August 8th in his first action since...

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SARATOGA Race #4 (THE CLEVER ELECTRICIAN) August 26, 2012

2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (FIDDLER'S AFLEET) - He was beaten by a pair of today's rivals last out, but he did alot of the dirty work by chasing a very quick pace while wi...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 26, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (THESCREENISRED) - The probable favorite, grey filly has been competitive in all three starts and last out she finished 2nd here at this level a...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 26, 2012

1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (LENDEROFLASTRESORT) - She took a lot of late money when debuting here on July 20th but had the misfortune to run into "Kauai Katie" who came ri...

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SARATOGA Race #12 (THE TRAVERS STAKES (G1)) August 25, 2012

5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (ANTIGUN) - Longshot had a poor ride and a "troubled" trip in the Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) here Juy 28th in his first start off a brief seven week ...

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SARATOGA Race #11 (THE KING'S BISHOP STAKES (G1)) August 25, 2012

5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CURRENCY SWAP) - He looked super when rallying from just off the pace to win the Amsterdam Stakes (G2) here going 6.5 furlongs July 29th. Effor...

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SARATOGA Race #10 (THE TEST STAKES (G1)) August 25, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CONTESTED) - She had a four race winning strak abruptly broken when she was soundly beaten in the (G1) Mother Goose stakes at Belmont June 23rd...

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SARATOGA Race #8 August 25, 2012

3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WHICH MARKET) - Lightly-raced colt has shown both talent and promise in his four starts and comes off a fast-closing fourth-place finish here i...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 25, 2012

1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (CINEMATIZE) - She's been competitive in all three starts (3-0-1-1) and finished second here at this level going 6 furlongs July 21st. Daughter...

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SARATOGA Race #10 August 24, 2012

5:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LET THE KITTEN RUN) - Lightly-raced home-bred by "Kitten's Joy" tired after racing close-up and wide facing special weights on July 29th. Race ...

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SARATOGA Race #9 (THE BALLERINA STAKES (G1)) August 24, 2012

5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (TURBULENT DESCENT) - High-class filly has only made one start since late Dec. and was a winner at Hollywood Park of a small stake on June 17th....

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 24, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (BRIDGETTA) - The probable favorite, she's been competitive in the majority of her seven starts and is dropping back into a claimer and switchin...

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SARATOGA Race #1 August 24, 2012

1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MAGICAL MOON) - Barn (Al Stall Jr.) is having a solid meet and many of their 2-year-olds have run better second time out. Daughter of "Malibu M...

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SARATOGA Race #8 August 23, 2012

4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (PIANIST) - Lightly-raced filly was an impressive maiden winner at Belmont on July 1st in her first since missing by a nose here when debuting l...

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SARATOGA Race #6 August 23, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (REDWOOD KITTEN) - The probable favorite, he's run well in both starts and is working fast and frequently for his first since July 6th. Home-bre...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 23, 2012

2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (D'TIGER) - The "for sale" sign is put on this speedy $115k runner for the first time and he'll move back to the grass and shorten-up in distanc...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 23, 2012

1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SAGINAW) - He looked super here winning the $100K Morrissey stakes for state-breds going 6.5 furlongs on August 1st. Race was his first since b...

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SARATOGA Race #9 (THE ALBANY STAKES) August 22, 2012

5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (WILLY BEAMIN) - He's been freshened-up since winning four in a row earlier in the year, the last three following a Rick Dutrow claim. Gelding s...

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SARATOGA Race #7 August 22, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (COACH A.J.) - The probable favorite, he's been competitive in a pair of dirt sprints and trainer Todd Pletcher will move him to the turf for th...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 22, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (THE LADY SAYS YES) - One of two first-time starters entered by trainer Chad Brown and the pair race uncoupled. Most all of the foals by "Scat D...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 22, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (VICTORY ISLAND) - Lightly-raced filly rallied to miss by a neck racing here at this condition going 6.5 furlongs on July 22nd. Solid effort was...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 August 21, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SCHILADY) - Filly comes off a solid second-place finish here on August 11th in a contest common to several others. Runs third back off an eight...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #8 August 21, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (NORMAL MAGIC) - Annually high percentage-barn (Mike Pino) has freshened this speedy gelding up since June 17th when he was an impressive winner...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #6 August 21, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (FIVE PERCENT OURS) - Grey gelding ships from Penn National where he set the pace and held to finish second last out facing state-breds special ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 August 21, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CARRIED AWAY) - She showed good speed before tiring when debuting here July 22nd. Daughter of "Dixie Union" is brought back quickly by trainer ...

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SARATOGA Race #9 August 20, 2012

5:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (LITTLE DRAMA) - "Big Drama's" little brother had a very strong race over the track when he battled a heavy favorite every step and held to fini...

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SARATOGA Race #8 August 20, 2012

4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (PRAISE BAND) - Daughter of "Unbridled's Song" is improving and working well here for her first race since finishing a pace-setting at Belmont P...

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SARATOGA Race #5 (THE UNION AVENUE STAKES) August 20, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (WILLET) - Talented and lightly raced daughter of "Jump Start" lost her excellent debut by less than a length and has undefeated since. Working ...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 20, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (RANGEY) - Races second off a John Parisella claim and grey gelding set the pace and weakened very late to finish third racing here at this tag ...

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SARATOGA Race #8 (THE LAKE PLACID(G2)) August 19, 2012

4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (STEPHANIE'S KITTEN) - She had all sorts of trouble in the Lake George (G2) on July 25th and still was only beaten a 1/2 length. Working fast si...

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SARATOGA Race #7 August 19, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BRONZE BEAUTY) - She showed excellent speed before tiring here racing for twice this price August 3rd. Race was her first in 3 1/2 months and f...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 19, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BACKDOWN) - Speedy gelding set a fast pace before weakening here racing for $35K on July 30th. Runs 3rd off a lengthy layoff, drops to a new lo...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 19, 2012

1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (BOURBONOLOGY) - She draws another outside post, but ran well here on opening day from one in her first effort with blinkers. Trainer Chad Brow...

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SARATOGA Race #10 (THE ALABAMA STAKES (G1)) August 18, 2012

5:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (GRACE HALL) - Quality filly comes into this off a career best when she was an easy winner on the (G2) Delaware Oaks on July 14th. Effort came o...

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SARATOGA Race #9 (THE SWORD DANCER (G1)) August 18, 2012

5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (POINT OF ENTRY) - Phipp's home-bred by "Dynaformer" has improved a "ton" since late December and became a G1 winner when he was a convincing wi...

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SARATOGA Race #7 August 18, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SHREWD ONE) - New York-bred son of "Smarty Jones" enters this in career best form and 5-year-old was a winner here at this trip facing "open" e...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 18, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (RAFFIE'S FACTOR) - Speedy gelding pressed and tired after breaking from a tough outside post racing at this level July 14th at Belomnt. 3-year-...

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SARATOGA Race #1 August 18, 2012

1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (REDEMPTION ROAD) - Lightly-raced and well-bred, he was an impressive maiden winner here on July 25th when trainer Jimmy Jerkens dropped him int...

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SARATOGA Race #9 August 17, 2012

5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SUBTLE) - She was an impressive maiden winner here on this course, at this distance July 28th in what was her first back off a two month break ...

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SARATOGA Race #8 August 17, 2012

4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (GLORIOUS VIEW) - Freshened up since a narrow defeat at Belmont when racing at this level on June 30th, she's training fast on this surface and ...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 17, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (RACE PALACE) - She's been competitive in both previous turf attempts and is training sharply for her first start since December 30th. Trainer B...

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SARATOGA Race #2 (THE SUMMER GUEST STAKES) August 17, 2012

1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CIAO BELLA) - Undefeated grey filly has looked awesome in her first two appearances, breaking her maiden at Gulfstream Park last December and t...

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SARATOGA Race #10 (THE WEST POINT STAKES) August 16, 2012

5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (LUBASH) - Price play has been handled by today's rival "Compliance Officer" on a regular basis, but come here from Monmouth off a sharp effort ...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 16, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (ACT ONE SCENE ONE) - He hasn't started since he was away slowly and never involved when sprinting on the Gulfstream dirt Feb. 19. Working well ...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 16, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (TEAHUPOO) - Price play was claimed two back by Jeremiah Englehart for $16K and raced evenly while wide here on July 25th going 7 furlongs in hi...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 16, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SHOW SOME MAGIC) - Colt has finished second in two straight, including one here on July 21st when he was 3 1/2 lengths back of "Spurious Decisi...

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SARATOGA Race #9 August 15, 2012

5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BIG GRANDPA) - Races second back off a seven month freshening and in his return gelding raced evenly facing a bit tougher sprinting on the Colo...

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SARATOGA Race #5 (THE TROY STAKES) August 15, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BRIDGETOWN) - He was a convincing winner of this stakes last year and has run well without winning in a trio of grass sprints this year after r...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 15, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GOING GOING GONE) - One of two fillies entered by trainer Linda Rice and the pair race uncoupled. Daughter of "Limehouse" runs third back off a...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 15, 2012

1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CRYPTO KITTEN) - Mare has finished second in 6-of-10 turf starts and New York-bred will be dropping into a claimer and facing "open" foes this ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #8 August 14, 2012

3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BELLE'S NOTION) - Veteran gelding runs 1st off a Scott Lake claim and the veteran trainer brings him back three weeks later and has him nicely ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 August 14, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (COLORADO GUY WINS) - Monmouth shipper will drop to a new low in price and will move from the grass to the dirt for this attempt. Trainer Jane C...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #2 August 14, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DAMAGING DOUG) - He moves back to the barn of "Lupe" Guerrero after a two race absence when he won one of two starts for trainer Cindy Reese. V...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 August 14, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (INDIAN POW WOW) - Gelding races first off a "Lupe" Guerrero (a 20% winning angle) and is at the same percentage off of long layoffs (in this ca...

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SARATOGA Race #6 August 13, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (PRIMAL LADY) - Speedy mare has the rail and catches a field with little other pace signed on.She strectches out a bit today for the Englehart b...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 13, 2012

2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (PETEY CRAMER) - Races first off a Rudy Rodriguez claim ( a strong winning angle) and he's freshened him up since late June. Gelding ran 3rd tha...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 13, 2012

2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SAXOPHONE LEN) - He's in shape, lightly raced, improving, and was a convincing winner over a good field at Belmont on July 5th. "Len" broke his...

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SARATOGA Race #1 August 13, 2012

1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (BUCKEYE HEART) - He ships from Presque Isle where he had a troubled start and rallied to finish 4th there as the favotite. That snapped a three...

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SARATOGA Race #9 August 12, 2012

5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (OUTLAW CODY Z) - She has some ability and last out at Belmont raced very wide and improved her position a bit late. Filly draws a good post at...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 12, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (B SHANNY) - Lightly raced and talented, he missed by a nose racing at this level at Belmont on June 16th. Excellent effort was his first since ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #5 August 12, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HOWELLING WIND) - Very fast from the gate, he's finished 2nd in both local appearances and last out just failed to last racing at this price. C...

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SARATOGA Race #1 August 12, 2012

1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #13 (FAIR TRADE) - Speedy gelding by "Elusive Quality" has been competitive in all three appearsnces and is training well for his first race since ...

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SARATOGA Race #9 August 11, 2012

5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (OVERCOMMUNICATION) - He shortens-up in distance after a pair of solid two-turn efforts at Monmouth Park facing tougher. He's won sprinting in t...

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SARATOGA Race #8 August 11, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (MARINE) - He's been freshened-up since a troubled trip facing $50K foes going a mile at Gulfstream on Jan 12th. Claimed in late Nov. at Aquedu...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 11, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (MISSILE NICK) - Improving gelding has taken some money in all four starts and last out he rallied to finish second when racing at this level a...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 11, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CENTRIQUE) - Filly has improved since being claimed by John Parisella and has also run better since blinkers were added three starts back. She ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #3 August 11, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (HEIR STREAM) - Filly faces a rather weak field on paper and has shown fine early speed in both outings. Home-bred chased and held to finish sec...

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SARATOGA Race #8 August 10, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (SARATOGA SNACKS) - Lightly-raced and talented, he's gone (3-2-1-0) and will get a big class test this afternoon. Speed/stalker began his career...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 10, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TYPHOON TERI) - She's been freshened-up since early May and at that time she had raced evenly in a pair of starts at this level. Heavily bet in...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 10, 2012

2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (REGAL STRIKE) - Consistent colt moves up a bit in price after missing by a neck at Belmont Park July 14th racing for a $14K tag. Race was his f...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 10, 2012

1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (EFFIE TRINKET) - This filly has been reported to have some talent and had to scratch two days ago when she was on the also-eligible list. $130K...

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SARATOGA Race #9 (THE NEW YORK STALLION SERIES) August 9, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MANERO) - She's been freshened-up since June 3rd when she set the pace and tired to finish third in a stakes at Belmont Park. Trainer Phil serp...

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SARATOGA Race #7 August 9, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (STORMY BEAUTY) - Very speedy filly set a fast pace and tired to finish fourth racing here at this tag and trip July 21st. Good effort that day...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 9, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (JUMP FOR KITTEN) - Home-bred colt by "Kitten's Joy" showed excellent early speed before tiring when debuting at Belmont Park in late May. Runs ...

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SARATOGA Race #1 (THE MRS. OGDEN PHIPPS) August 9, 2012

1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MAGGIE NEARY) - Irish import makes her North American debut and has proven to be a consistent sort on both the flat and over hurdles in her nat...

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SARATOGA Race #7 August 8, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (POST PATTERN) - He comes off a strong effort at Belmont when he missed by a neck at this level ging 9 furlongs on July 7th. Gelding by turf cha...

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SARATOGA Race #6 August 8, 2012

3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ROYAL START) - Daughter of "Jump Start" races first oof a Pete Walder claim (a 26% winning angle). Filly has speed/stalking ability, drops just...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 8, 2012

1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (LITTLE NICK) - Very speed veteran has a fine overall record in abbreviated grass sprints (17-6-5-3). He had a strong effort here early in the m...

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SARATOGA Race #1 August 8, 2012

1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (KITTY PANDA) - Debuting filly by "Sky Mesa" has been in steady training since early May and is in a solid first-out barn (Chris Clement 22%). H...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #7 August 7, 2012

3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CENTER CITY SEDONA) - The probable favotite, bshe's finished second in her first two starts at this level on the dirt and trainer Steve Klesari...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 August 7, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CANTONA) - Gelding ran evenly here facing tougher going 6 furlongs July 24th. Race was his first since May 28th and trainer Tony Dutrow brings ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 August 7, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (WILD MEMORIES) - He was an easy winner here last out at this distance racing on the grass and is more than capable on the dirt. He has a flexib...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 August 7, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (INDIAN EDDIE) - One of two entered here by trainer Ramon Preciado and the pair race uncoupled. Consistent sort has gone (8-2-4-2) this year and...

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SARATOGA Race #9 August 6, 2012

5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (SELF CONTROL) - He's been well-managed his entire career by Chad Brown and this colt is (10-3-2-2) overall. His best race ever came at this di...

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SARATOGA Race #6 August 6, 2012

3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (HE AIN'T BLUFFING) - Stretch-out sprinter has shown fine early speed in both appearances and trainer Rick Dutrow wins at a 26% rate on the dist...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 6, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (FIERCE) - Filly missed by a neck when debuting at Churchill on May 10th at Churchill Downs. After being given the month of June off, she has fo...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 6, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BLACK RHINO) - Lightly-raced gelding rallied to finish third here in a turf sprint facing tougher on July 23rd. Trainer Wesley Ward will drop h...

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SARATOGA Race #10 (THE ALFRED G. VANDERBILT) August 5, 2012

5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (EMCEE) - Lightly raced son of "Unbridled's Song" has won 3 of his 5 starts and has hit a triple digit speed figure in two of those and also did...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 5, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (JUNOON) - Runs off a May 20th layoff and this home-bred daughter of "Street Sense" was competitive in both starts during the spring. Workink fi...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 5, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ROCKIN BOOGIE) - Very fast from the gate, he's been freshened-up since late April and is working sharply on the turf for his return. Bred for t...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 5, 2012

1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (STATE FLAG) - Beautifully bred Phipp's Stable colt has been freshened-up since an even trip June 9th on the Belmont Stakes(G1) under-card. He's...

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SARATOGA Race #10 (THE WHITNEY INVITATIONAL HDCP(G1)) August 4, 2012

5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (RON THE GREEK) - He'd always hinted at ability, but has become one of the best horses in the country since switching to the barn of Bill Mott l...

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SARATOGA Race #9 (THE PRIORESS STAKES (G1)) August 4, 2012

5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (AGAVE KISS) - Filly saw her 6-race winning streak come to a crashing halt July 7th at Belmont when she was "cooked" in a speed-duel with today'...

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SARATOGA Race #8 (THE DE LA ROSE STAKES) August 4, 2012

4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LA CLOCHE) - She's returned from almost a 10-month layoff in excellent shape, finishing second at Belmont in her return May 28th, then was an i...

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SARATOGA Race #6 August 4, 2012

3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (POLIZIOTTO) - Grey "ridgling" hasn't raced since he finished second here at this level when debuting just over a year ago. He set a solid pace ...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 4, 2012

1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (IN SPEIGHT OFITALL) - Nice debut saw him rally from well off the pace to finish second at Belmont in a grass sprint at this level on July 5th....

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SARATOGA Race #8 (THE JOHN'S CALL STAKES) August 3, 2012

4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (HARRODS CREEK) - He holds a big class edge on this field and this $100K stakes drew very "light" for the level. Veteran has more speed than mos...

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SARATOGA Race #7 August 3, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CURRENT DESIGN) - He rallied to finish second here on July 22nd and was claimed that afternoon by Dave Jacobson for $425K. New barn brings him ...

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SARATOGA Race #6 August 3, 2012

3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (A.P. HUTCHY) - The probable favorite, she missed by a neck at Belmont sprinting at this level on July 1st. Race was her first since Oct. 14 and...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 3, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GREED AND FEAR) - Nice effort June 23rd at Churchill saw her press the pace while wide, take the lead turning for home, and tire a bit in the f...

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SARATOGA Race #7 August 2, 2012

4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (R KING OF THE ROAD) - Lightly-raced and very fast from the gate he earned a lifty "figure" here when he broke his maiden a year ago, but that e...

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SARATOGA Race #6 (THE BIRDSTONE S.) August 2, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ISN'T HE PERFECT) - One of two entered by trainer Rick Dutrow and the pair race uncoupled. Speedy and consistent sort ships back from Penn Nati...

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SARATOGA Race #5 August 2, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (IRISH WEDDING) - Price play races first off a Rudy Rodriguez claim and that's a strong 22% winning angle. Well-bred filly rallied to finish sec...

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SARATOGA Race #3 August 2, 2012

2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (JOE VANN) - I believe that he's the main speed of this rather pace-less group on paper. Pletcher trained colt hasn't won since going wire-to-wi...

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SARATOGA Race #9 (THE JOHN MORRISSEY) August 1, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (FIDDLER'S AFLEET ) - One of two entered by trainer Dave Jacobson and the pair race uncoupled. He comes into this off a very sharp stakes win at...

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SARATOGA Race #8 (THE FLEET INDIAN) August 1, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (RISKY RACHEL) - Speed/stalker is one of three entered who has won here in the past. Very consistent mare has been nicely managed her entire car...

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SARATOGA Race #4 August 1, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BACK ROOM DEAL) - Gelding comes off a nice effort at Belmont July 7th that saw him rally while wide to finish third at this price-tag going 7 f...

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SARATOGA Race #2 August 1, 2012

1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (LUCKY MY WAY) - Filly makes her third appearance and she's been competitive in both starts facing tougher, one each on dirt and turf. Grey fill...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 July 31, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DEVIL'S LIGHTENING) - Nice effort last out saw him set/press a very fast pace and hold on well to miss by a half-length. Claimed that afternoon...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 July 31, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PINKY WINKY) - Grey filly races first off a "Lupe" Guerrero claim (an 18% winning angle). New barn has freshened her up since taking her on Jun...

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PARX RACING (PHILDAELPHIA PARK) Race #2 July 31, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (HIP NOTIC) - Delaware invader raced evenly there last out facing special weights on the grass and trainer Lynn Ashby will drop her into a claim...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 July 31, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (HORSESHOE LAKE) - Marylou Whitney home-bred is also entered tomorrow at Saratoga so at press time it was not yet decided where he would run. Gr...

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SARATOGA Race #6 July 30, 2012

3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #13 (WISE GUY CHARLIE) - He drops into a claimer for the first time and trainer Chad Brown will remove this colt's blinkers after a one race experi...

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SARATOGA Race #5 July 30, 2012

3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (APPLE CIDER) - In her well bet debut at Belmont June 29th, she chased a wire to wire winner every stap and held gamely to finish 2nd. Daughter ...

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SARATOGA Race #3 July 30, 2012

2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BROTHER BOB) - He had a "troubled" start and tired after chasing a fast pace when debuting at Monmouth on July 8th. He's since come back with a...

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SARATOGA Race #2 July 30, 2012

1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (EASY ENDING) - Nice performance at Philadelphia Park on June 19th as this filly ran a career best when she defeated "open" company in a mid-lev...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #13 (THE HASKELL INVITATIONAL (G1)) July 29, 2012

6:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (GEMOLOGIST) - He's been idle since a poor effort in the Kentucky Derby(G1) put an end to a 5 race winning streak. Trainer Todd Pletcher has put...

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SARATOGA Race #10 (THE AMSTERDAM STAKES(G2)) July 29, 2012

5:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (DOCTOR CHIT) - Very lightly raced son of "War Front" raced evanly and wide when debuting here as a favorite a year ago and hasn't lost since. S...

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SARATOGA Race #5 July 29, 2012

3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SIMPLE RULES) - Lightly raced filly set the pace and tired facing state-bred special weights at Belmont June 14th in a contest that was switche...

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SARATOGA Race #1 July 29, 2012

1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (PISCESBYMOONLIGHT) - Lightly raced but fragile home-bred son of "Empire Maker" has always been highly thought of by his connections and this af...

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SARATOGA Race #10 (THE JIM DANDY (G2)) July 28, 2012

5:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ALPHA) - Highly thought of by his connections since he was a smashing winner of his debut here Sept. 3, he's won a pair of stakes since then an...

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SARATOGA Race #9 (THE DIANA (G1)) July 28, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ZAGORA) - Wonderful mare always brings her best and French-bred became a G1 winner in this country when she won the 2011 edition of this stakes...

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SARATOGA Race #6 July 28, 2012

3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ROCKHEADED) - Gelding has taken some money in both appearances and will drop to a new low in price, go turf to dirt, and shorten-up in distance...

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MONMOUTH Race #4 July 28, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (WARRANT) - Nice debut here on June 16th saw him race close-up, rally while between horses, and secure the place spot over four of today's rival...

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SARATOGA Race #1 July 28, 2012

1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (BIG SCREEN) - Grey colt by "Speightstown" moves back to the dirt following a wide trip while never threatening in the (G3) Hill Prince on the B...

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SARATOGA Race #8 (THE CURLIN STAKES) July 27, 2012

6:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (RELOAD) - He ran a huge rae at Belmont last out when he came up a neck short after breaking slowly and making a strong and determined sustained...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #10 July 27, 2012

4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CANDELABRA) - Good mid-level New York barn (George Weaver) ships this filly in from Belmont where she ran 3rd after being "bumped" at the break...

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SARATOGA Race #3 July 27, 2012

3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CENTRING) - Dauhter of "A.P. Indy" finished second to her entry-mate in a 7-furlong contest at Belmont July 6th in her first race in 21 months....

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SARATOGA Race #1 July 27, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MY SUNSHINE GAL) - She finished a solid second last out at Monmouth to the Pletcher-trained "Maple Forest" in a sprint stakes. She faces off to...

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SARATOGA Race #7 July 26, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BATTLE BRIDGE) - $285,000 filly by "Arch" rallied while racing wide to finish a close-up fourth when debuting at Churchill in a 6.5 furlong dir...

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SARATOGA Race #5 July 26, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (STAR OF NEW YORK) - He's part of an entry with #1a "Coosada" due to common ownership and they have separate riders listed. Very consistent vete...

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SARATOGA Race #4 July 26, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HAPPY INSIDE) - She's part of an entry with #1a "Nodebtdanny" as both have different trainers but have common ownership. Filly stalked, bid, an...

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SARATOGA Race #3 July 26, 2012

2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DYNAMIC STAR) - Filly has been freshened-up since May 23rd when she just missed at Belmont racing for $50K. Daughter of "Trippi" takes a big dr...

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SARATOGA Race #7 July 25, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (REDEMPTION ROAD) - Son of "Scat Daddy" races for the first time since May 23rd and this colt has shown good early speed in all four starts when...

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SARATOGA Race #4 July 25, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (ZERO YIELD) - Filly is working very fast for her first start since June 2nd and trainer Chad Brown will move her back to the grass and have Dom...

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SARATOGA Race #3 July 25, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DERVISH PRINCE) - He has a pedigree from another era, being by "Cozzene" out of a mare by Island Whirl. Grey colt has shown fine early speed in...

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SARATOGA Race #2 July 25, 2012

1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (HILLSWICK) - Hard-hitting veteran was claimed in early June by Dave Jacobson for $50K and has been freshened up for the past seven weeks. Speed...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #7 July 24, 2012

3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (INDIAN SPLENDOR) - $130,000 daughter of "Indian Ocean" chased and tire to finish fourth when debuting here on July 3rd. She draws a better post...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 July 24, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SUMMER KITTEN) - Churchill invader was an easy maiden winner there racing for $10K June 17th and was claimed that afternoon by Ed Lehman. Small...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 July 24, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LIONEL IS LUCKY) - He hasn't raced since last Sept. and was competitive last fall in a pair of starts facing tougher. Working fine and trainer ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 July 24, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (NOW AND ZEN) - Hard-hitting veteran has improved noticeably since being claimed by trainer Hugh McMahon on March 1st for $6500. Grey gelding is...

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SARATOGA Race #9 (THE EVAN SHIPMAN) July 23, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (JOHANNESBURG SMILE) - With the early scratch of "Fiddler's Afleet", this veteran becomes the clear speed. 5-year-old was the winner in gate to ...

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SARATOGA Race #8 July 23, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (TIZ YANKEE) - The probable favorite, son of "Tiznow" has finished second in six of his eight starts and last out was run down late by the high-...

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SARATOGA Race #6 July 23, 2012

3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (HARD LIFE) - Daughter of "Rock Hard Ten" has been freshened-up since finish third in a high-end starter-allowance at Belmont on May 3rd. She's ...

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SARATOGA Race #1 July 23, 2012

1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BRAVO HABIBI) - Colt by the leading grass sire in the country "Stormy Atlantic", had some early traffic issues last out at Churchill when racin...

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SARATOGA Race #7 July 22, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (MADAME JOHAR) - She's been competitive in all five starts and has finished close-up in her last pair at Belmont. 4-year-old is from a good barn...

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SARATOGA Race #6 July 22, 2012

3:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (SMOKEM'S CHARM) - The probable favorite set a fast pace and held gamely to finish second racing at this level going 5.5 furlongs June 29th. By...

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SARATOGA Race #5 July 22, 2012

3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (THUNDEROUS G) - Gelding by "Thunder Gulch" ships back from Indiana Downs where he finished an even third facing special weights on June 20th. H...

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SARATOGA Race #2 (THE DULUTH) July 22, 2012

1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FILM SHOT) - Improving colt by "Distorted Humor" has become a better horse since trainer Bill Mott brought him back from a brief layoff on Apri...

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SARATOGA Race #11 July 21, 2012

6:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DIAMOND D'ORO) - Speedy Kentucky shipper set a fast pace and held to finish second facing special weights at Churchill June 29th going 5 furlon...

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SARATOGA Race #10 (THE COACHING CLUB AMERICAN OAKS(G1)) July 21, 2012

5:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DISPOSABLEPLEASURE) - Grey daughter of Kentucky Derby winner "Giacomo" is one of two entered by trainer Todd Pletcher and the pair race uncoupl...

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SARATOGA Race #7 July 21, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PARACHUTE CONEY) - He's one of two entered that has won twice and he defeated 420K "open" foes at Belmont May 28th racing at this trip at Belmo...

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SARATOGA Race #3 July 21, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (WILD GRACE) - The probable favorite, she missed by a head when debuting at this level and distance at Belmont on July 1st.Trainer Chad Brown (2...

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SARATOGA Race #1 July 21, 2012

1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BRIDGETOWN) - He's stringing starts together off a long layoff and this 5-year-old son of "Speightstown" is a perfect 3-for-3 here at this dist...

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SARATOGA Race #8 (THE JAMES MARVIN STAKES (G3)) July 20, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (JACKSON BEND) - Hard-hitting veteran (26-9-6-4) was out of his element last out going a mile in the (G1) Metropolitan H. on Memorial Day. Stalk...

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SARATOGA Race #7 July 20, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LANETT LADY) - Irish-bred import was competitive in all four starts in her native country, three coming against males and three of the four wer...

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SRATOGA Race #4 July 20, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BOOK REVIEW) - The probable heavy favorite, she broke her maiden at Belmont going 7 furlongs on May 20th and then finished a pace-chasing secon...

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SARATOGA Race #2 July 20, 2012

1:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (BOURBONOLOGY) - She's been bet in all three appearances and rallied to miss by less than a length racing at this level and distance at Belmont ...

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SARATOGA Race #1 July 20, 2012

1:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (YANKEE FORTUNE) - He won the Hawthorne Derby (G3) back in 2010 and has been a steady performer on the grass his entire career (11-5-2-2). The r...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #7 July 19, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (EMBRACING HEARTS) - Clearly the main speed, she's entered tomorrow at Monmouth in a grass sprint but is on the also-eligible list. Nice effort ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 July 19, 2012

2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MINE N GEMS) - Gelding races third back off a three month vacation and has finished second and third in his return pair here, both at this leve...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 July 19, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (PLEASANT HYMN) - She's part of a Julio Cartagena trained entry and they have separate riders listed. 3-year-old filly is (3-2-0-0) since being...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #1 July 19, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MAXIE'S NIMBLEFEET) - Lightly-raced filly chased and weakened to finish third at this tag, going 5 furlongs to a "long gone" wire-to-wire winne...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #8 July 18, 2012

4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (VIGILANTE LAW) - Veteran gelding was a winner here on this course racing for $16K on June 20th and was claimed that afternoon by Julio Cartagen...

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DELAWARE PRK Race #7 July 18, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (STREET SURPRISE) - Claimed here on June 2nd by trainer Jamie Ness for $20K, he's freshened this daughter of "Street Sense" up for almost seven ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 July 18, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DERBYDAYGIRL) - Mare stretches-out in distance off a series of solid local sprint efforts racing here at this level. Speed/stalker is (2-1-1-0)...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #1 July 18, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (IDA JANE) - Lightly-raced filly drops down in price and goes turf to dirt, following a series of even efforts on the local turf racing for $25K...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 July 17, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SAFARI ARTIE) - Son of turf champ "Artie Schiller" raced evenly and finished within range in a pair of starts at Gulfstream Park last winter an...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 July 17, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (WARRANT) - The probable favorite, he was heavily bet when debuting at Monmouth June 16th and rallied to finish second in a solid first oiutin. ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 July 17, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (THIS AIN'T NO BULL) - Speedy son of "Holy Bull" tired last out after setting a very fast and pressured pace racing for $25K just one week ago. ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #3 July 17, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PARTY NIGHT) - He's one of two entered here by Ramon Preciado and the pair race uncoupled. Stretch-out sprinter just missed here at this level ...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #5 July 16, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SPLASH LANDING) - The probable favorite, he rallied to finish 2nd here at this tag and trip June 25th and he faces a very weak field this after...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #4 July 16, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SAFETY VALVE) - Veteran turf performer is (15-6-3-4)overall on the turf and comes off a sharp 3rd place finish here at this tag on June 9th. In...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #3 July 16, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (FOOLISH COMMENT) - Very consistent gelding was a winner at this price and distance on June 23rd to clear the 2l condition. He's (6-1-4-0) datin...

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DELAWARE PARK Race #2 July 16, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LAURIE'S CHOICE) - Filly broke slowly here on July 4th racing for $10K and was never involved in the running. She'd been competitive in trhee s...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 July 15, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (END) - Gelding finished a strong 3rd despite a slow start when debuting for a $10K tag at Churchill May 27th. Bet in that first appearance, he...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #4 July 15, 2012

2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (REBEL RAIDER) - Curchill shipper races first off a Ray Moya claim (40%) and a subsequent 7 week freshening. Working well for this and he has en...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 July 15, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ROGUE'S JEWEL) - Veteran New York-bred mare has been freshened up since May 27th when she finished a close up 3rd here to the talented Gitchee ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #1 July 15, 2012

12:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TAHIMA) - Sent here from Belmont on June 24th she finished a close-up 2nd racing at this price for the first time. Owned by longtime trainer St...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #10 (THE JERSEY SHORE STAKES (G3)) July 14, 2012

5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (WILDCAT CREEK) - Consistent sort has been sharp in all three local starts and ran a career best when winning an entry-level allowance here June...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 (THE MAN O'WAR STAKES (G1)) July 14, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TREASURE BEACH) - Accomplished English-bred world traveler has banked $2.2M in 14 starts and was a winner of the $2,000,000 Group 1 Irish Derby...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #8 July 14, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (KEEP ME INFORMED) - He finished second here at this level and distance June 24th in an excellent overall effort. Trainer Bill Mott brings him b...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 July 14, 2012

3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (RAFFIE'S FACTOR) - Speedy and lightly-raced gelding has ben freshened up since setting a fast pace and tiring to finish second at Aqueduct rac...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #3 July 14, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CAP'S LADY) - She has the rail advantage and comes off a strong effort when she rallied to finish second, beaten a neck here racing for a $7500...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 July 13, 2012

4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SILVER ENDURANCE) - Speedy gelding has faced special weights in all three starts and trainer Michelle Nihei will drop him into a claimer for th...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 July 13, 2012

4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (THIRD MARTINI) - Grey gelding had a very tough trip on the Belmont Stakes under card as he broke from a tough outside post and raced 3-5 wide t...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #3 July 13, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TREND SETTER) - Part of an entry from trainer "Bret" Calhoun and the pair have separate riders listed. Son of "Tapit" cost $300,000 and finishe...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #2 July 13, 2012

1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BACK POCKET MONEY) - One of two horses entered in this bottom priced ($5000) claimer by trainer Jorge Navarro and the pair race uncoupled. Jers...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE VOODOO DANCER) July 8, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (FONTLEY) - English-bred mare was a useful runner in her native country and was a winner in her North American debut here May 28th. Speed/staker...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #3 July 8, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (JUST CHILLIN BOSS) - He's improved noticeably since being claimed by Ramon Moya for $20,000 on March 16th. Sent in for a 7 week break at that t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 July 8, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SLY WARRIOR) - The probable favorite, she set a pressured pace and held gamely to finish 2nd when debuting here at this tag June 13th. She's wo...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #1 July 8, 2012

12:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (UNION VICTORY) - Very consistent filly (7-3-2-0) is training fast at Belmont Park for her first start since April 27th when she won an entry-le...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE SUBURBAN HDCP. (G2)) July 7, 2012

5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TO HONOR AND SERVE) - Talented colt finished third here on Memorial Day in an exciting renewal of the (G1) Metropolitan Hdcp. He didn't receive...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 (THE VICTORY RIDE STAKES (G3)) July 7, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (AGAVE KISS) - Undefeated (6-for-6) New York-bred filly has won back-to-back sprint stakes at Philly Park and Pimlico and last out in Maryland s...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #5 July 7, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ORIENT MOON) - Speedy and lightly-raced filly from the Pletcher barn tired last out at Belmont June 6th racing at this level and distance. Work...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #3 July 7, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SALT WATER COWBOY) - Speedy and consistent sprinter ships up from Calder where he's finished close up in a pair at this level. Colt by "Saint A...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 July 7, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SNEAKY KITTEN) - Nice debut saw this home-bred colt by "Kitten's Joy" bet down to favoritism and finish a pace-tracking second racing hee at th...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 July 6, 2012

4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (DANCE CARD) - The probable favorite is part of a Tom Albertrani trained entry and the pair have separate riders listed. Grey daughter of "Tapi...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 July 6, 2012

4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DESERT STORM) - Colt is beginning to show some signs that suggest his $440K purchase price wasn't a total waste. Son of "Tiznow" has finished s...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #6 July 6, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (THIRD MARTINI) - Belmont shipper from the Linda Rice barn had a very wide trip there racing at this level and distance June 9th and still held ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #5 July 6, 2012

2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TIZ BOBBY) - Home-bred colt by "Tiznow" has finished second in both his starts, the latest coming here at this level and distance June 2nd. Las...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 July 5, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (PISCESBYMOONLIGHT) - Lightly-raced colt by "Empire Maker" hasn't raced since an impressive maiden win here on October 1st. Heavily bet in all ...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #3 July 5, 2012

3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CHELAN ECHO) - Improving filly raced evenly here last out at this level on the grass and had her blinkers removed that afternoon. Trainer Tim I...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 July 5, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (LATE STARTER) - Gelding was claimed in late March at Gulfstream for $35K by Rick Dutrow and was sent in for 2 1/2 months of freshening. 3-year-...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 (THE WESTERN LARLA) July 5, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DOCTOR CHIT) - Lightly-raced son of "War Front" was reported to be a runner last summer at saratoga and was bet down to favoritism in his debut...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #10 (THE RED BANK STAKES (G3)) July 4, 2012

5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (LUBASH) - Very consistent New York bred finished second in his 2012 debut at Belmont Park on May 27th in a $125K stakes for fellow state-breds....

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #9 July 4, 2012

4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CHARMED BY DANGER) - Filly finished second here at this level and distance on June 10th, her first start in two months and first ever against f...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 July 4, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BELIEVE IN BETTY) - Filly raced evenly last out at thi tag and trip on June 6th, but had run well in her previous two outings including a nose ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 July 4, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PIQUE OUT) - Filly took some betting action when debuting here at this price tag going 6 furlongs on May 27th. Daughter of "Flashy Bull" was ne...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #10 July 3, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (FLEON) - Speedy sort breaks near the rail after a solid effort here at this price on June 11th. In a contest common to several others, she pres...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 (THE DR. JAMES PENNY MEMORIAL HDCP(G3)) July 3, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (PINCH PIE) - Talented filly has been scratched a couple of times in the past two weeks looking for the right spot. Daughter of "Victory Gallop"...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 July 3, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BLAZEAWAY) - Sent in for almost a four month layoff in early February by trainer Ramon Preciado, filly has finished second in both of her start...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 July 3, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BROOKLAWN DOUBLE) - Freshened up since April 20th, lightly-raced grey gelding by "Two Punch" finished third at this price going 6 furlongs at P...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 July 2, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TESSA B) - Speedy filly was involed in a "fast and furious" front-end duel on June 10th facing special weights and tired badly. Trainer Patty F...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #7 July 2, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (FLASHY FELIPE) - He's one of two entered by trainer Rick Vega and the pair race uncoupled. Last out he ran evenly sprinting for $20K and is bro...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 July 2, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DANCING MOMENT) - Consistent mare rallied to finish 2nd here at this level and trip on June 4th in her 2nd back off a 2 month break. One run ty...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 July 2, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (INDIAN EDDIE) - Claimed in late November at Churchill by Ramon Preciado for $15,000, gelding has gone (6-1-4-1)since then and has finished 2nd ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #10 (THE BLUE SPARKLER) July 1, 2012

5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BEAT THE BLUES) - Very consistent veteran finished 2nd last out at Churchill in the (G3) Winning Colors Stakes and that was only her 2nd appear...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE BED O'ROSES HDCP.(G3)) July 1, 2012

5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (C C'S PAL) - Hard-hitting mare is in career best shape and last out she won ahe (G2) Vagrancy H. on this surface over a tougher field than this...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 July 1, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PIANIST) - Filly was reported to be a runner last summer at the Spa and she just failed as the favorite at this level when debuting at Saratoga...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 July 1, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (STREET THUG) - He's been competitive in all his starts (3-1-2-0) and last out was beaten a 1/2 length racing here at this condition and distanc...

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June 2012 Premium Picks

MONMOUTH PARK Race #12 June 30, 2012

5:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CALL THE BALL) - He's clearly the main speed of this pace-less group and will be racing third off a 70-day layoff and in a career soft spot. In...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #10 (THE LIGHTHOUSE) June 30, 2012

5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (R GYPSY GOLD) - So far "graded" stakes have proven a bit tough for her, but against a field like this she's done well. Working fast since missi...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE NEW YORK S. (G2)) June 30, 2012

5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BANIMPIRE) - High quality Irish-bred filly has kept only the best of company through-out her career and is (17-7-1-3) overall, with each start ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #6 June 30, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DON SIX'S NUMBER) - Consistent and speedy, filly is (6-2-2-1) overall and all of her starts have come sprinting on this surface. She set a pres...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 June 30, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LE GRANDE ARTISTE) - Delawre shipper has finished second in his last four starts, two each there and at Gulfstream. One-run type fits at this t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 June 29, 2012

4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (UNREAL) - Lightly raced 3-year-old gelding has been freshened-up since March 22nd when he finished third in a 5-furlong grass sprint at Gulfstr...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 June 29, 2012

3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (STAR OF NEW YORK) - He's improved since being claimed by Rick Dutrow in early December for $20K and has gone (6-3-1-2) since that time. One-run...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #5 June 29, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (GOLDEN ARCHWAY) - He's one of a pair entered in here by trainer Ed Plesa Jr. and the two race as separate betting interests. This gelding by "A...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #2 June 29, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PAIGE'S IMAGE) - He's had a lot of chances (17), but races second off a claim by Bruce Levine and some of this gelding's best efforts have come...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 June 28, 2012

5:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LIZZIE BEAR) - Monmouth invader rallied to finish third there racing for $35K on June 3rd. Mile turf contest was her first for trainer Peye Wal...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 June 28, 2012

4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (VEE ONE ROTATE) - Colt has finished second in three straight and last out rallied for the place to today's rival Yari. One-run type draws a goo...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 June 28, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (COLLABORATOR) - Price play is in an under-rated barn (Michelle Nihei) and has been working well here since early May. Colt by "Any Given Saturd...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 June 28, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PURELY MAJESTIC) - Improving home-bred has finished second in her last three starts, including June 1st when she did so here at this condition ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 June 27, 2012

5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ADIOS NARDO) - Speedy sort set a solid pace and tired to finish 6th of 10 racing for twice this price May 24th. Effort was his first off a Rudy...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #2 June 27, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SOULTOWN) - Gelding is clearly the main speed and has raced well in both local starts since coming back from a five month layoff on May 11th. L...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 June 27, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (FACT) - Darley home-bred by "A.P. Indy" missed by a head here last out at this level going 8.5 furlongs on May 19th. Gelding is bred to love th...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 June 27, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (BANDINI'S DIAMOND) - The probable favorite, she's finished second in three straight starts facing stste-bred special weights and trainer Linda...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 June 26, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CRUSHING) - The probable favorite, he finished second here at this condition and trip May 14th, his first off race in 7 weeks. Grey gelding has...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #7 June 26, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (JIMMY WINDOWS) - Speedy colt set a fast & pressured pace here at this level just 8 days ago and held gamely to finish second. His connections t...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 June 26, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (COULDBEAGHOSTRIDER) - Claimed on April 16th by Eberd Estrada for $7500, he was a winner at that price On May 25th in his first race for the new...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 June 26, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (AMY'SGOTARACKET) - She's one of two fillies entered here by trainer Patty Farro and the pair race uncoupled. Nice debut here at this price tag ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #7 June 25, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CATHERINE'S GRACE) - Speedy and lightly raced filly takes on winners after breaking her maiden here in wire to wire style on June 2nd racing fo...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #4 June 25, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (STRIKE A PUNCH) - Claimed on April 22nd by Keith Lebarron for $40K, he sent this grey filly in for almost a 7 week freshening and she showed go...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #3 June 25, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (JAMBONIED) - Gelding raced evenly here for $16K on June 12th in what was his first start since late Sep. Barn brings him back on short notice a...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 June 25, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (KEIRALICIOUS) - Grey filly is one of two entered by trainer "Lupe" Guerrero and the two will race uncoupled. Claimed on Feb 11th for $10K, she ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE MIKE LEE) June 24, 2012

5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BRIGAND) - He's been freshened up by trainer Bob Baffert since finishing 2nd at Aqueduct going a "flat" mile in the Jerome stakes(G2) facing "o...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 (THE BOUWERIE) June 24, 2012

4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SACRED SUCCESS) - Lightly raced filly is very consistent(5-3-2-0) and comes into this off a sharp win on this surface, in fast time for the 6 f...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 June 24, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (POLITICAL JUSTICE) - Claimed in late March for $50K by Dave Jacobson grey colt was given a two month freshening and won here at this distance r...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #2 June 24, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TAHIMA) - Belmont shipper raced evenly there in a grass sprint May 18th with a $65K price tag and her new trainer (Ed Plesa Jr.) will drop her ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #11 (THE BOILING SPRINGS STAKES (G3)) June 23, 2012

5:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SOMALI LEMONADE) - Talented filly is an extremely tough runner when she brings her best. She was a G3 winner last year as a 2-year-old and wasn...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 June 23, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MR. COWBOY) - He's in a barn (Jim Bond) that has long had a reputation at excelling in longer races. This lightly raced gelding rallied to fini...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 June 23, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (FLEA FLICKER) - The main speed, she had little chance last out in a turf sprint at this condition when she drew the outside post (11th of 11). ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #3 June 23, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (RISE AGAINST) - He's been competitive in most all of his six starts and until today he was in thebarn of Rick Dutrow Jr. Colt has good early sp...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #2 June 23, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (QUIET TIARA) - Filly was claimed in late March at Tampa Bay by trainer Scott Volk for $12,500 and was immediately sent in for almost an eight w...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 June 22, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ALTERNATIVE) - Colt races off a positive trainer switch to the small but productive barn of Mike Mareina. This colt hasn't raced since April 14...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #3 June 22, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ONE FOR DON) - Gelding has finished second in five of his eight starts including both at this meet after returning from a seven month layoff in...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 June 22, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (REVERE) - Claimed in late April at Keeneland by Mike Maker for $50K, gelding by "Awesome Again" finished a pace-pressing third here racing for ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #2 June 22, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (MORIAH RISING) - Claimed here for $25K May 28th, a top Philly Park based trainer (Ramon Preciado) brings her back four weeks later well under t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 June 21, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DECIPHERING DREAMS) - Lightly-raced and talented gelding came up just a bit "short" here at this level and distance May 31st. Racing for the fi...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 June 21, 2012

3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SURROUND SOUND) - Monmouth shipper was nailed in the final stride there just five days ago and is brought back on short notice by a trainer (Ju...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 June 21, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (NIGHT SITE) - Lightly-raced Juddmonte Farm home-bred has missed by a head and a neck in his two grass starts, the latest coming here at this le...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 June 21, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SOKITUMI SAMURAI) - Improving colt missed by a nose here racing for $50K going 7 furlongs on May 31st. Son of "First Samurai" has now run secon...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 June 20, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (RANGEY) - The probable favorite he's finished second in two straight at this $25K tag, the latest coming here at this distance May 19th. Grey g...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 June 20, 2012

4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (BAROCCI) - Japanese-bred colt kept some very lofty company when racing in France and he earned some excellent Time Form "figures" (roughly equi...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 June 20, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (VINDICATED GHOST) - Mare has her share of physical woes with many layoffs in her running line but has shown high early speed in all three of he...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 June 20, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CAN'T EXPLAIN) - One of three fillies that have already seen action and this $150K daughter of "Not For Love" missed by a 1/2 length here at th...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #5 June 19, 2012

2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SWEET BERNIE) - Stretch-out sprinter will also be dropping down in price this afternoon. Last out he was never involved in a 6.5 furlong contes...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 June 19, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CUPOLATTE) - She's faced tougher in her last pair going two-turns on the grass and trainer Mark Zulueta will drop her in price, switch this fil...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 June 19, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SALLY'S CONTENDER) - "Sally" has finished second in four straight starts and has a one-run closing style. She draws a nice outside for this dis...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 June 19, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (LEADING CANDIDATE) - Very consistent (14-5-4-1) overall, and he's (7-5-1-0) on this course. Well-bred and he's improved considerably since a tr...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 June 18, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ARKANSAS JOE) - Belmont shipper has been competitive in all 4 starts and is sent down by trainer Nick Zito ( who is (11-4-4-1) with New York in...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 June 18, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TO DUBAI) - Gelding pressed a fast pace and tired to finish 4th here at this tag on May 7th in his his first after a 7 week freshening. Trainer...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 June 18, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BENIMARI) - Filly finished a game pace-setting 2nd going a mile at Belmont on May 25th for a $20K tag, then raced evenly while wide in a two-tu...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 June 18, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PLANTAGENET) - Colt by "Indian Charlie" cost $210,000 and debuts for a $10K tag. 4yo is in a very good first out barn (Cathal Lynch 27%) and he...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #8 (THE FORT MONMOUTH) June 17, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (CLASSY ZIP) - Filly by "City Zip" has been sharp in all three starts this year since coming back from almost a three month break in January alo...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #4 June 17, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (RARO) - Improving filly broke her maiden here on this surface May 12th and came back three weeks later with a strong 3rd place finish racing at...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 June 17, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MADAME JOHAR) - One of two fillies entered here by trainer Chris Clement and the pair race uncoupled. This 4yo is (4-0-1-3) on the grass and la...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 June 17, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (UNION BOSS) - Lightly raced filly has good early speed and will be dropping down in her 2nd back off a 2 1/2 month layoff. Daughter of "Dixie U...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 June 16, 2012

5:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SHERRY BAY G.) - Lightly-raced daughter of "Lemon Drop Kid" is improving and has been competitive in both local grass starts since returning of...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #6 June 16, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (PLAYING A JOKE) - Compettive gelding (17-6-3-3) drops back into a "straight" claimer for the first time since early Dec. when he was an easy wi...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 June 16, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (RELOAD) - Lightly-raced and well-bred Phipps Stable 3-year-old has been sharp in his first two starts and unlike most of their runners he has e...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 June 16, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (R KING OF THE ROAD) - Lightly-raced and speedy, he was an impressive maiden winner early in the Saratoga meet last year, but did not race again...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #2 June 16, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HERE'S D'BRIDE) - She's improved a ton since switching to the grass and this strong finisher is (4-1-1-2) on the turf and broke her maiden here...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #10 June 15, 2012

5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TRIPENDICULAR) - Colt by "Tiznow" is brought back in six days by trainer Terri Pompay after a disasterous race going long on the turf. He broke...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 June 15, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SAY MR. SANDMAN) - He's been competitive in all five starts and will race today for the first time since April 7th. Speed/stalker is in a verry...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #5 June 15, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (AWEDACIOUS KAREN) - One of a pair of speedy in-form runners from the barn of Juan Serey and the pair race uncoupled. This mare was a gate to wi...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 June 15, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (TRULY DEVOTED) - Filly raced wide before maing a failed bid last out racing on the grass here for $20K. Trainer Mike Maker brings her back in t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 June 14, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (LEROIDESSIOUX) - The probable favorite, he's finished second in his last pair, both on this course at this price. Speedy sort has been given a...

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MELMONT PARK Race #8 June 14, 2012

4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ASSOCIATE) - He's improved dramatically since being claimed by Rick Dutrow last July at Saratoga. He's gone (4-2-1-1) since then and finished t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 June 14, 2012

4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (AVE'S HALO) - $180,000 filly by "Harlan's Holiday" was heavily bet whe debuting last August at Saratoga and showed some early speed before tiri...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 June 14, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (PAPER PLANE) - Filly finished second here at this level going 6 furlongs on May 27th her first start since doing the same here last July 11th. ...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #5 June 13, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (THISCAT'SGOTCLASS) - Longshot tired badly here going a mile just one week ago in what was her first start in almost five months. Trainer Larry ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 June 13, 2012

3:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DADDY'S WILDCAT) - Lightly-raced belding broke his maiden at Aqueduct April 20th going wire-to-wire for a $12.5K tag, then pressed a fast pace ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 June 13, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DRIVEN BY SOLAR) - Veteran is the main speed and races first off a Dave Jacobson claim (a 28% winning angle). New York-bred missed by a nose he...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #3 June 13, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (START STREET) - One of two fillies enterd by trainer Tony Grabitz and the pair races uncoupled. Racing here at this price going 6.5 furlongs on...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #11 June 12, 2012

4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (FRIENDS INDEED) - Un-raced since late October he finished second in 3-of-4 starts last year and is working very fast for his return. In a good ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 June 12, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (JAMBONIED) - Gelding hasn't started since late Sept., but has a new trainer ("Lupe" Guerrero) who is having a great meet and this 5-year-old ha...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 June 12, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (FINAL WORD) - Well-bet in all three appearances, Pennsylvania-bred finished second when debuting against "Open" $25K maidens on April 1st, then...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 June 12, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BABE'S GOT APPEAL) - Races first off a "Lupe" Guerrero and the successful barn brings her back a month later at a small dip in price. Lightly-r...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 June 11, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (LAST BOOT) - He's finished 2nd in four of his five starts all facing tougher. That's the positive news, the negative is they all came back in 2...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 June 11, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TRUE FEELINGS) - Lightly raced daughter of "Latent Heat" showed some talet last year as a 2yo when she finished 2nd at Saratoga in the Schylerv...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 June 11, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PERKY JUDGE) - He was a narrow winner last out facing weaker foes, but it was by far his best sine returning from a 14 month layoff in January....

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 June 11, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ELIZABETH LANE) - New York shipper was heavily bet in her debut at Belmont on May 20th and tired after setting a solid pace. Excellent barn (Hu...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #12 June 10, 2012

6:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (ONE FOR DON) - He was competitive in all but one start last year and that came when this maiden faced stakes runners in the Jersey Juvenile. A...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #7 June 10, 2012

4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (STANLEY G) - He had a whole years worth of trouble here a week ago racing in a $18K claimer. Veteran was steadied and blocked several times whe...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #9 June 10, 2012

4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (NINA'S PRIDE) - She was an impressive gate to wire maiden winner here on May 19th in what was only her 2nd start. Home-bred has come back with ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #1 June 10, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (RESERVED FOR TWO) - Filly just missed last out at Belmont in a $50K claimer that was switched off the turf. Daughter of "Jump Start" was sent h...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 (THE BROOKLYN HDCP(G2)) June 8, 2012

5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (REDEEMED) - He's one of two entered in this 12 furlong contest by Rick Dutrow and the pair race uncoupled. Three of his six wins have come on ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #6 June 8, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (KATRINA'S PRINCE) - Gelding was very competitive this past winter at Tampa Bay Downs and when last in action he finished third there in a start...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 June 8, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (HARRIER HILL) - Darley home-bred began his career in England and has since returned to the country of his birth. Working fast for his first rac...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #2 June 8, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FANCY FOOTSTEPS) - Dating back to last July, veteran mare is (10-1-7-1) and comes into this having finished second in five straight grass sprin...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 June 7, 2012

4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LADY RIZZI) - Not many 9-year-old mares still capable at competing at this high a level, but this New York-bred has been carefully managed by L...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 June 7, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (LATE STARTER) - Gelding was claimed in late March at Gulfstream by trainer Rick Dutrow for $35K and has been freshened-up for the past 2 1/2 mo...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 June 7, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (POLITICAL JUSTICE) - Consistent speedster was claimed in late March at Aqueduct by Dave Jacobson for $50K and was sent in for a two month fresh...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 June 7, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TWO MOONS) - Veteran mare ships from Finger Lakes where she was a decisive winner over weaker on May 4th. Grey 6-year-old is (6-3-1-2) since be...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #5 June 6, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BREWMISTRESS) - Price play exits the same last race common to several others, and although finishing right behind them she has some positives i...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 June 6, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (STRIKE ACCORD) - Home-bred daughter of "Smart Strike" runs off a 100-day layoff and will be moving back to the grass. 3-year-old has been compe...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #3 June 6, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (FINE LOOKIN LADY) - Filly had a difficult journey last out racing for $25K on the main-track. She was up close when forced extremely wide while...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 June 6, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ORIENT MOON) - The probable favorite, $320,000 filly by "Malibu Moon" was heavily bet when debuting at Gulfstream April 7th and was an easy wir...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 June 5, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (AUSTIN BROWN) - Colt ships from Pimlico where he finished third last out racing for $16K and has been competitive in three straight since dropp...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 June 5, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (BREN'S FRIEND) - She's finished second in 9 of her 12 starts and has done so in five straight. Florida-bred haas a flexible style, has run well...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA) Race #4 June 5, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FRENCH FURY) - Speedy son of "Mineshaft" has been freshened-up since April 14th by trainer Nick Zito and he's made the most of the runners he's...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 June 5, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DAMIENS WAY) - In great shape at present, gelding was an impressive winner here racing for $5000 May 20th and was claimed that afternoon by tra...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE NEW YORK STALLION SPECTACULAR BID) June 3, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SPORTSWRITER) - Consistent grey gelding moves back to the turf off a fine series of dirt races this year. He's gone (5-2-1-2) in 2012 and defea...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 June 3, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (WAR HITCH) - Re-claimed by trainer Bruce Levine after losing him for one race and he paid-up an extra $3500 to get him back. Son of "War Front"...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #7 June 3, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (Wonzit) - The main speed of this small party, sh's finished second in two of her last three starts and did so here last out at this two-turn tr...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 June 3, 2012

2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CHASING PIPER) - Filly had a very adventurous debut here May 6th as she was "bumped" hard at the start, dropped 13 lengths behind and rallied t...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #11 (THE JOHN J. REILLY H.) June 2, 2012

5:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (The Hunk) - Very speedy son of "Speightstown" is (11-5-3-0) overall and is (7-4-3-0) on this surface with all of those starts coming at this 6 ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE VAGRANCY HDCP(G2)) June 2, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (C C'S PAL) - Veteran mare is (7-3-2-2) since moving to the barn of Rick Dutrow last fall and all of those starts have come in stakes races. Sh...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #5 June 2, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (LUCKYSDREAM) - Of the 5 horses that have started, he has the best early speed, and the best recent race. Gelding set a pressured pace here at t...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #3 June 2, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (NOT A GIVEN) - Lightly raced 3yo owned by the Darley Stable is training nicely at the private Godolphin training facility up at Saratoga once o...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 June 2, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CYBERTRON) - He was involved a pace-duel last out and lost the battle turning for home and tired to finish 3rd. Effort was fine and was his fir...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #9 June 1, 2012

4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TEAM) - Lightly raced filly by "Empire Maker" has yet to run a bad race (5-2-1-2) and is adept on both turf and dirt. Well-managed so far by tr...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 June 1, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SIMON EYES) - Colt runs for 2yo specialist Wesley Ward and had a bullet 3 furlong work from the gate at Keeneland on May 15th. Trainer is curre...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #4 June 1, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (PLAYFUL TIGER) - He hasn't seen action since October 1st when he tired bady after pressing the pace at this level. Colt has some changes today ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 June 1, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (RAISE THE FLAG) - She's part of an entry trained by "Shug" Mcgaughey and with jockey Kent Desmoreaux listed on both halves, according to New Yo...

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May 2012 Premium Picks

BELMONT PARK Race #9 May 31, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DEVERELL) - The probable favorite didn't show much last out in a race that was switched to the dirt but had gone (5-0-1-4) on the grass in her ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 May 31, 2012

3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (LOVE IN THE RAIN) - Colt showed solid early speed before finishing-up evenly when debuting on March 24th at Aqueduct. Working very fast for his...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 31, 2012

1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (FULLY LIVING) - $425K daughter of "Unbridled's Song" had a pair of very sharp back to back works at Churchill Downs before shipping here and tr...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 May 31, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SARATOGA SNACKS) - He hasn't raced since breaking his maiden late in the Saratoga meet on Sep 3rd. Heavily bet in both starts there, he finishe...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #5 May 30, 2012

4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MISTER BERNSTEIN) - Last out he finished well back of two of todays rivals, but he can reverse that decision this afternoon. He had a poor outs...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #4 May 30, 2012

3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (CHATFIELDS CHAP) - Longshot has improved overall since dropping down to this price on April 22nd. He's shown better early speed and last out (...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #3 May 30, 2012

3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (OH MY TODD) - Speedy and lightly raced gelding returned off a 6 1/2 month layoff on May 9th and just failed to hang on at this tag going a mile...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #2 May 30, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SWINGING BERNIE) - Grey gelding has become a much better horse since a trainer change to Mike Maker last Sepotember. Following a two month brea...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 May 29, 2012

4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (TAP TAP I WIN) - Eleven-time winner was a visually impressive winner here on April 16th and was claimed that day for $5000 by trainer Phil Aris...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #8 May 29, 2012

3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (COLLEGE BOUND) - He's not as accomplished as some of the others, but he's a strong finisher in a race loade with speed types. Colt has finished...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #7 May 29, 2012

3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (ROVIN MAN) - Since coming back from a 5 1/2 month layoff in early March, he's been competitive in all his starts (4-0-2-1) and has faced toughe...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #5 May 29, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SHARP SALLY) - Bargain priced ($7000) daughter of "Posse" was a shrp winner in fast time when debuting at Gulfstream Park March 14th. She stalk...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 (THE METROPOLITAN HDCP(G1)) May 28, 2012

5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CALEB'S POSSE) - Incredibly this 6 hore field has earned almost $9,000,000 and is one of the best groips assembled anywhere in the past 10 year...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE ACORN STAKES (G1)) May 28, 2012

5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (AUBBY K) - Very lightly raced and also very talented, she's two for three with an average winning margin of 13 lengths in her two victories. In...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #9 (THE VIOLET STAKES (G3)) May 28, 2012

4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ROMACACA) - Wonderful mare has spent almost her entire career on the grass and her outstanding record stands at (25-13-4-3). 6yo is two for two...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 (THE SANDS POINT(G3)) May 28, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (FIREHOUSE RED) - Trainer Larry Jones and jockey Annie Napravnik have been a lethal team of late, taking the (G1) Kentucky Oaks, and also the (G...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 28, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (FAIR TRADE) - Nice effort at this level and trip April 21st at Aqueduct saw him chase a quick pace while wide and hold down the place spot to a...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #7 May 27, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BRISTOL DANCER) - Fast 3yo son of "Speightstown" has been facing better overall field's than this since getting his maiden win on Dec 11th. Dro...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #5 May 27, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (COSMIC DANCE) - By far this field's leading money earner ($425K) this veteran mare was a stakes winner earlier in her career and had a superb y...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 May 27, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (R KING OF THE ROAD) - Very lightly raced gelding by "Trippi" broke his maiden July 23rd at saratoga in his first back off a 6 month break. He w...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 27, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (PUNCTUAL JEFF ) - He's the type that can "run all day" and has finished strongly to be beaten narrowly whils finishing 2nd in three straigh at ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #2 May 27, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LORD CHELSIE) - Gelding is one of two 3yos enterd by the high percentage barn of Wesley Ward and the pair race uncoupled. In career best shape ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #12 May 26, 2012

6:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SUPER SATURDAY) - He takes a big drop in price today after a pair of even efforts in New York racing for $65K. Has some talent and at this redu...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 (THE SHEEPSHEAD BAY (G2)) May 26, 2012

4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ARUNA) - Home-bred mare by "Mr. Greeley" became a G1 winner last November when she won the Spinster Stakes at Keeneland. She followed that up b...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 May 26, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (ARKANSAS JOE) - "Joe" has run well in his last two starts following a 4th place finish when debuting at Gulfstream Feb 11th on a sloppy track. ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 26, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ENDER KNIEVEL) - He was a visually impressive maiden winner at Gulfstream Park racing at this "flat" mile trip on Feb 5th, then was sent to New...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #1 May 26, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (D'MARIN) - Gelding by "More Than Ready" missed by a neck on race 31 on Opening Day here two weeks ago. Career best came first off a Scott Volk ...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #3 May 25, 2012

5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DIVA'S DIAMOND) - Consistent filly is (7-0-4-2) overall and last out finished second here at this level and distance on May 4th. Race was her s...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 May 25, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (NEWBIE) - Lightly-raced home-bred by "Bernardini" was a sharp looking winner at this "flat" mile trip at Aqueduct on March 28th, but she tired ...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #2 May 25, 2012

4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (KING DAVID) - Colt hasn't raced since New Year's Eve at Hawthorne, but has some important changes for his return. 3-year-old has a new trainer ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 25, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (RUTHERFORD B) - Improving gelding has run much better in his last pair and they came when trainer John Kimmel dropped this 3-year-old by "Quiet...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #6 May 24, 2012

3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DR. BALLENGER) - Races today off a claim by Michelle Lovell and think she got him at the right time. Last out he had a poor start and a wide tr...

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CHURCHIL DOWNS Race #5 May 24, 2012

2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN) - Very high-percentage trainer (Dane Kobiskie) sends out a powerful looking entry in this contest and has jockey Gabe Saez ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 May 24, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SUGAR BEACH) - Don't normally endorse maidens with this many starts, but she's proven that she can be competitive on this "deep" surface and 4-...

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BELMONT PARK Race #1 May 24, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ULLAPOOL) - Grey filly is working sharply for her first start since April 7th at Gulfstream when she finished a wde and even fourth facing toug...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #6 May 23, 2012

4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (GRANDMA'S RULES) - She's bred for the turf and wiil move to the infield after being competitive in all four of her previous starts (three on th...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #2 May 23, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PEYOTE PATTY) - Very consistent Illinois-bred mare has won a bit over $350K and is 8 for 21 overall and veteran is (6-4-1-1) on this all weathe...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 23, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (JADE GLORY AGAIN) - Trainer Linda Rice doesn't play the claiming game much anymore, but she took this well-bred colt for $12.5K on April 20th. ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 May 23, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BUSTINATTHESEAMS) - Filly from the first crop of (G1) winner "Bustin Stones" spent the month of April working four times at the Palm Meadows tr...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 May 22, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DAN'S MY MAN) - Strong finisher catches a field with a trio of confirmed front-runners entered and if all go he'll gets a great pace set-up to ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 May 22, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SUZEE SUNRISE) - Wonderful racing mare has an outstanding overall mark (53-11-10-7 with almost $300K in earnings). Much improved since late Sep...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 May 22, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (IVY GIRL) - She ran a career best last out when sprinting on the Atlantic City turf facing tougher and a very good barn ("Lupe" Guerrero) drops...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 May 22, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (TOP THE PODIUM) - Gelding was just an ordinary runner racing on the all weather-surface at Woodbine, but he's become a different animal since c...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 May 21, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (REFLECTING RIVA) - Daughter of "Lion Hearted" ships back from Penn National where she missed by a neck racing at this condition and distance on...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 May 21, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SOCIO D'ORO) - The probable favorite, last out she pressed a fast pace while racing wide facing special weights on May 7th. Solid effort was he...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 May 21, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CATHERINE'S GRACE) - When last in action, this speedy filly lost by a nose racing for $25K here on Jan 16th. Claimed that day by trainer "Lupe"...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 May 21, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BLISSFUL TUNE) - She was much improved last out sprinting on the Pann National grass on Mae 34r racing for a $25K tag. Trainer Kate MiMasi drop...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #7 May 20, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (EAST SIDE CHARLEY) - Daughter of "Mr. Greeley" ran well here last year in three appearances and showed excellent early speed in each. Following...

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BELMONT PARK Race #5 May 20, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BAKIN WITH CINDY) - She was competitive thi past winter in all three grass starts at the Fair Grounds this past winter, including a near miss r...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 (THE KEY CENTS STAKES) May 20, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MISS VALENTINE) - Lightly raced during her career, trainer Chris Clement has picked his spots wisely with this 4yo (12-5-4-0). Daughter of "Afl...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #3 May 20, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CHERRY ON TOP) - Mare was stakes placed her last year sprinting on the grass and has most of her success on the turf (14-4-1-2). However she do...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 May 19, 2012

5:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (HARDROCKER) - Gelding ships here from Keeneland where he wasn't himself in a pair of races on the all weather main track. Prior to that he'd go...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE AFFIRMED SUCCESS STAKES) May 19, 2012

5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SAGINAW) - Veteran comes into this in career best form and will be looking for his fifth in a row and 4th since being claimed by Dave Jacobson ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #5 May 19, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BOBBIESQUEEN) - Veteran mare won two of four starts this past winter in Florida and her trainer (Jorge Navarro) comes off an outstanding meet a...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #4 May 19, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DANCE WITH GIO) - Jersey-bred filly raced over the winter at Gulfstream Park and finished second in two of four starts facing "open" $35K compa...

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PIMLICO Race #13 (THE HILLTOP STAKES) May 18, 2012

6:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (COUP) - Home-bred daughter of "Empire Maker" is one of three fillies entered by trainer Graham Motion and the trio race as separate betting int...

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PIMLICO Race #12 (THE PIMLICO SPECIAL (G3)) May 18, 2012

5:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (HYMN BOOK) - Home-bred gelding has been sparingly raced by his connections, but it's paid off as he's gotten better with age. Late last year he...

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PIMLICO Race #10 (THE BLACK-EYED SUSAN STAKES(G2)) May 18, 2012

4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MAMA KIMBO) - Speedy filly broke her maiden in impressive fashion when she debuted at Santa Anita Feb. 18, then went wire-to-wire at Oaklawn Pa...

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PIMLICO Race #8 (THE MISS PREAKNESS STAKES) May 18, 2012

3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MILLIONREASONSWHY) - Lightly-raced daughter of "Grand Slam" has run well in all her starts (5-3-1-1) and was talented enough as a 2-year-old to...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 May 17, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (ITSAGOODTENDOLLARS) - He's racing for his fifth different trainer since early December and has raced competitively for each. Now with Bruce Lev...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 May 17, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MARK IT MAN) - Speedy sort races first off a trainer change to the more than capable Gary Gullo. New barn drops him down and he's the main-spee...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 17, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TRICKMEISTER) - Small field enters the gate in this $90K "overnight" stakes and it drew last year's Travers (G1) winner "Stay Thirsty". This sp...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 May 17, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LAST MINUTE ROSE) - The probable favorite, filly has finished second in two straight and drops dow just a bit to a new low in price. Daughter o...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #6 May 16, 2012

4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SHE'S DOWN WITH JIM) - Very lightly-raced filly is working very fast for trainer Wesley Ward as he brings her back off a 5 1/2 month layoff. Sh...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 May 16, 2012

4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (HEIR TO DATE) - She's been sharp in all her starts (5-1-4-0) and broke her maiden at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 20 racing off a 10 month layoff. 4...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #5 May 16, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GOLDWAY) - Filly come off a sharp second-place finish at Hawthorne facing $25K "open" company April 20th in her second race back following a 4 ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 16, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BORN FLIRT) - Lightly-raced daughter of "Speightstown" drops down a bit, goes turf to dirt, and runs third back off a 2 1/2 month layoff. She l...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #8 May 15, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TOP THE PODIUM) - In career best form at present, since coming here from Woodbine and switching to real dirt and getting a new trainer (Scott L...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #5 May 15, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SEEKING THE LILIES) - Improving filly finished fourth of seven, beaten just over two lengths racing here at this price and distance April 24th....

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 May 15, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (RICK THE BARTENDER) - Golden Gate shipper races first off a Phil Aristone claim and will move from a synthetic surface to real dirt. Gelding ha...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 May 15, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (INDIO CARLOS) - Well-bred colt broke his maiden in a career best effort March 16th at Hawthorne and has had poor starts and wide trips in his f...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 May 14, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CRUSHING) - Grey son of "Giacomo" has been freshened-up since missing by a head here March 25th racing at this level and distance. Working abov...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 May 14, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BROKEN PENNY) - Filly ran a career best when she finished 2nd sprinting on the Atlantic City turf 12 days ago. Daughter of "Broken Vow" has bee...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 May 14, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MY MAGNOLIA) - The probable favorite, she broke her maiden here March 19th going 7 furlongs in her first back off a 7 month layoff and first on...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 May 14, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BEAUTIFUL GAL) - Strong finisher has rallied to finish 2nd in two straight at this level and there's enough early speed signed on to set this u...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 13, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (NOTMYFIRSTTIME) - Son of "Scat Daddy" showed fine early speed before weakening facing "open" special weights when debuting at the Fair Grounds...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #3 May 13, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ANTONACCI) - Gelding has the best early speed and draws the rail this afternoon. Drops down off a troubled start and runs second back off a 2 1...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 May 13, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ZA APPROVAL) - Very lightly raced home-bred by "Ghostzapper" came back from a two month break last summer a much better animal and has gone (3-...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #1 May 13, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DOUBLE HARBOR) - Filly lost all chance at the start when making her debut April 22nd on a sloppy track at Aqueduct. Daughter of "Rockport Harbo...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE PETER PAN STAKES (G2)) May 12, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (SUMMER FRONT) - Talented colt by "War Front" has raced well in all four starts (4-3-1-0) winning a pair of stakes on the grass and last out fi...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #9 May 12, 2012

4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CHAIRMAN NOW) - Veteran has a pattern going where he strings several starts together and then needs some time off. He was very sharp this past ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #8 May 12, 2012

4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (LINEBACKER) - Veteran was claimed by trainer Patty Farro in early February for $25K and has been competitive in two of three starts for the new...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 May 12, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (BIG JOHN B) - Improving colt by "Hard Spun" has been competitive in three straight appearances since trainer Mike Maker dropped him back into ...

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MONMOUTH PARK Race #1 May 12, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WILLY ELLIOT) - Lightly-raced son of "Tiznow" is the main speed of this group and the rail is usually the place to be at Monmouth. In the Pletc...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 May 11, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CRYPTO KITTEN) - Home-bred daughter of "Kiten's Joy" ships here from Keeneland wher she didn't appear to care for the all weather main-track sh...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #3 May 11, 2012

5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BIZZEE MIZZEE) - Veteran has a tremendous overall record (37-11-9-6) and will drop to a new low in price this afternoon. Grey mare runs third b...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #2 May 11, 2012

4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DANI'S REGAL LADY) - Daughter of "Northern Afleet" ships up from Tanpa Bay Downs wher she's been competitive in all four starts this past winte...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 May 11, 2012

3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (TEN PIN PRIDE) - Filly is improving and will face New York-bred claimers for the first time. Last out she raced evenly on Aqueduct lawn facing ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 May 10, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CYBERTRON) - He was entered last Saturday but trainer Phil Serpe elected to scratch him to await this spot. Speed/stalker drops into a claimer ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 May 10, 2012

4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (JERSEY TOWN) - This is an excellent field assembled for this small overnight stakes race as this 7-horse crew has 49 wins and $3,000,000 in ear...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 May 10, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SACRED SUCCESS) - The probable favorite, she's (4-2-2-0) and was reported to be a runner before she ever started. Home-bred by "Officer" just f...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 May 10, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MISS WOODS) - Price play races off a 70-day freshening and being away slowly facing tougher March 2nd. That effort came first off a Chris Engle...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #9 May 9, 2012

5:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DEHEREWEGO) - Well-bet when debuting at Gulfstream on March 15th, filly broke slowly and rallied to finish 2nd in a large field (12). Claimed t...

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BELMONT PARK Race #8 (THE MARTA S.) May 9, 2012

4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (HER SMILE) - She's raced in 13 consecutive stakes, the majority of the Graded variety and should find this small much more to her liking than t...

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ARLINGTON PARK Race #4 May 9, 2012

3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ALL CHROMED OUT) - Gelding has had traffic problems at the start or right after in both his appearsnces and will undergo some changes this afte...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 May 9, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (THIS HARD LAND) - Hard-hitter comes off a career best when he missed by a 1/2 length racing at this level and condition at Aqueduct April 5th. ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 May 8, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (DISCOUNT RATE) - When last in action, this was away slowly and rallied to finish fourth of eight racing here for $25K March 20th. Claimed that ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #8 May 8, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (EASY ENDING) - Ships down from New York for the Rudy Rodriguez barn and the trainer has won at a 50% rate (8-for-16) with similar invaders. Lig...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 May 8, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SPIN ZONE) - Oaklawn shipper has finished second in both starts there at this level and distance after coming back from a 7 1/2 month layoff Ja...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 May 8, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ROYAL AFFAIR) - Colt is one of several runners entered here the last two days by trainer Nick Zito. 3-year-old finished second in two of four s...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 May 7, 2012

4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CONGRESSIONAL BUST) - Filly finished a rallying third at this price going 5.5 furlongs April 16th, then ran evenly on the Atlantic City lawn ju...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #8 May 7, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (GETTIN OUT QUICK) - Filly finished a solid second after setting a fast and pressured pace racing for a $16K tag at Tampa Bay Downs March 24th. ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 May 7, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MEZZANO) - Nice debut here April 15th saw him take some money and rally late to finish second despite having some traffic issues during the run...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 May 7, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (TO DUBAI) - Gelding has been freshened-up by trainer Tony Dutrow since he ran poorly at the Fair Grounds March 17th. He was claimed by his pres...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE NEW YORK STALLION TIMES SQUARE) May 6, 2012

4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SPORTSWRITER) - Grey gelding looms large against this below average field in this $100K New York-bred stakes. Since switching to the barn of Ru...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 May 6, 2012

4:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LORELEI'S SONG) - Filly by "Unbridled's Song" cost $350,000 and won her debut just 15 days ago sprinting on the dirt. Trainer Bill Phipps bring...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 May 6, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DEVERELL) - Florida shipper went (4-0-1-3) at Gulfstream this past winter after coming back from a 10 1/2 month layoff in late December. Home-b...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #2 May 6, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TALK) - This is start No. 20, but he come into this off a nose loss at this price and distance April 11th in his best finish since coming back ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 May 5, 2012

5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #13 (CYBERTRON) - He has some fine early speed and he'll be taking the big drop into maiden claimers for the first time. Flying Zee home-bred has r...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE FORT MARCY STAKES (G3)) May 5, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SILVER MEDALLION) - Very consistent sort has always been highly thought of by his connections and has proven over time that the grsss is his pr...

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BELMONT PARK Race #7 (THE BEAUGAY STAKES (G3)) May 5, 2012

4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WINTER MEMORIES) - Very lightly raced and also very talented, grey daughter of "El Prado" has spent her entire career on the grass (9-6-1-0) an...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 May 5, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (MAGIC MIDDLETON) - Ships from Gulfstream where he was competitive in all three grass starts and was claimed out of his latest by Bruce Levine f...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #11 (THE KENTUCKY OAKS (G1)) May 4, 2012

5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (GRACE HALL) - If not for the talented "My Miss Aurelia" this daughter of "Empire Maker" would have been last season's 2-year-old filly champ. S...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #9 (THE ALYSHEBA (G2)) May 4, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MUCHO MACHO MAN) - He finished a solid third here in last year's Kentucky Derby (G1) and was sent in for a five month layoff after a poor perfo...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #8 (THE EDGEWOOD STAKES) May 4, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (STEPHANIE'S KITTEN) - The field's most accomplished runner went 3-for-5 as a 2-year-old and closed out her first season by winning the Breeders...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #7 (THE EIGHT BELLES (G3)) May 4, 2012

2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CONTESTED) - Lightly-raced and talented filly from the Baffert barn finished second when debuting in a fast race on the Del Mar "poly" Sept. 3 ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #6 (THE LA TROIENNE (G2)) May 4, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PLUM PRETTY) - Top-class performer was a game winner on this surface a year ago when she held on gamely to take the Kentucky Oaks (G1). She's (...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #6 May 3, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SUMMER KITTEN) - Speed/stalker races off a two month break from trainer Mike Maker and home-bred filly has worked six times on the local traini...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #3 May 3, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (IN JEOPARDY) - He's the main speed and trainer Randy Morse will drop him into a claimer for the first time. Son of "Johannesburg" runs second b...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 May 3, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (READY TO PARTY) - Stalker has finished third in her last pair following a Dom Galluscio claim on Jan. 16. This is her favorite distance (7-1-3-...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #2 May 3, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SHARILYN JEAN) - Filly middle-moved and tired last out at Keeneland racing for $30K on a surface I don't think she cared for. Daughter of "Disc...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #5 May 2, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (TRUPEG) - Trainer Ed Kenneally is known for giving his first time starters a "learning experience" in their debuts, but is deadly 2nd time out ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #4 May 2, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DYNAMITE LONNIE D) - "Lonnie" has been freshened-up since he chased a very fast pace while racing widest at the Fair Grounds before tiring on J...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #2 May 2, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PLASMA BEAM) - The probable favorite, he's won three in a row and 5 of his last 6. Speed/stalker was a winner on this surface last fall in his ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #1 May 2, 2012

12:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LIGNITE) - One of two fillies entered by 2yo specialist Wesley Ward and the pair will race uncoupled. This $35K yearling purchase finished 2nd ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #10 May 1, 2012

5:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DR. BALLENGER) - Lightly-raced colt has been competitive in all six appearances and last out at Oaklawn he finished fourth despite some traffic...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #4 May 1, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (POR QUE) - Veteran is one of two horses coming off easy wins and career best "figures". This gelding has gone (4-3-1-0) since being claimed by ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #3 May 1, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (TAKE INTEREST) - Daughter of "More Than Ready" has taken money in all three starts and traier Steve Margilos will drop her into a claimer for t...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #2 May 1, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DOC HEATH) - Races first off a Brad Cox claim (a 24% winning angle). The high-percentage trainer comes off a very strong meeting at Oaklawn Par...

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April 2012 Premium Picks

FINGER LAKES Race #8 April 30, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ZIPPOLINA) - Returns today off almost a five month layoff and this filly's best race ever came here at this time and distance last year off a s...

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FINGER LAKES Race #6 April 30, 2012

3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (LA CHINKY) - Lightly-raced filly was a winner when debuting here last July so you know she can run well fresh. Has the best early speed and dau...

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FINGER LAKES Race #5 April 30, 2012

3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GIVE IT BACK) - Speedy gelding showed some speed while wide before tiring in his seasonal debut here 10 days ago. 5-year-old by "Put it Back" c...

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FINGER LAKES Race #3 April 30, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CATONERAS) - Debuting filly has a pair of sharp back-to-back works including a near bullet 3-furlong gate breeze on April 11th that indicates s...

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BELMONT PARK Race #10 April 29, 2012

5:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DITA) - Home-bred runs third back off an 8 1/2 month layoff. She raced evenly last out at Aqueduct going a mile facing special weights and trai...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #9 April 29, 2012

4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SMOKIN SURPRISE) - Speedy and lightly-raced Michigan-bred set the pace and held on stubbornly to finish second here March 31st facing tougher. ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #6 April 29, 2012

3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (KIMS REWARD) - Improving colt comes off a career best when he rallied from close range to finish second, beaten less than a length racing here ...

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BELMONT PARK Race #2 April 29, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (ALARMIST) - Gelding by "Hook and Ladder" has finished second in 7 of his 13 starts and has done so in all four appearances on this often "trick...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #8 (THE DERBY TRIAL STAKES(G3)) April 28, 2012

9:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (HIERRO ) - He's one of three entered here that have won previously on this surface. Highly thought of son of "Hard Spun" broke his maiden here ...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #5 April 28, 2012

7:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (POSSE'S STARLET) - Price play showed much improved early speed in her 2nd start and this daughter of "Posse" has been bet each time out. Canadi...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #3 April 28, 2012

6:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BOB CAN'T JUMP) - Gelding has finished 2nd in two straight appearances, one each on turf and dirt at the Fair Grounds. 4yo drops back into a cl...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE WESTCHESTER (G3)) April 28, 2012

5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (JERSEY TOWN) - Consistent sort (17-5-8-2) has been lightly raced since upsetting the rich Cigar Mile(G1) back in 201, but he's been competitive...

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BELMONT PARK Race #6 April 28, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (STONECOLDSTEAMER) - Nice debut saw this colt involved from start to finish sprinting at Aqueduct on March 22nd and hang on stubbornly to get be...

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BELMONT PARK Race #9 April 27, 2012

4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (FOURSEVENTEEN) - Gelding is clearly a much better horse on the turf (7-2-1-2) and he comes into this off a sharp third-place finish at this lev...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #9 April 27, 2012

4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (RED SISTER) - Nice debut saw her a bit slow to get in stride, but she settled on the turn and rallied down the center of the track to finish se...

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BELMONT PARK Race #4 April 27, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (VENTURA BAR) - Son of "Officer" takes a big drop today for trainer Dave Jacobson and he's also cutting him back from a mile to 6 furlongs. Colt...

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BELMONT PARK Race #3 April 27, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CHARLIE'S QUEST) - He broke his maiden in impressive style at Gulfstream on March 10th and did so at this one turn or "flat" mile. Trainer Rick...

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KEENELAND Race #9 April 26, 2012

5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (AFFIRMED WARRIOR) - He missed by a 1/2 length here going 6 furlongs on April 11th racing for $30K. Race was his first since Oct. 7, and trainer...

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KEENELAND Race #8 (THE BEWITCH STAKES (G3)) April 26, 2012

4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (UPPERLINE) - Steady performer was a G3 winner back in 2010 running on "poly", but has become a much better runner since trainer Mike Stidham be...

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KEENELAND Race #4 April 26, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (FRANCISCA) - She's improved in both starst since racing wide and evenly in her debut at the Fair Grounds Feb. 5. Daughter of "Mizzen Mast" fini...

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KEENELAND Race #3 April 26, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DARK COVE) - He's returned off a six month break in shape and will be dropping into a claimer and going turf to "poly". Son of "Madaglia d'Oro"...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 April 25, 2012

3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (RUBY RED) - She's improved dramaticall since coming here from Gulfstream in late February and switching to the barn of Kate O'Connell. Home-bre...

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KEENELAND Race #4 April 25, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MILLENNIUM STAR) - Lightly raced filly has been competitive in both starts on the grass and trainer Wayne Catalano will add blinkers, drop her ...

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KEENELAND Race #2 April 25, 2012

1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (NEW BELIEVER) - Veteran gelding has 7 lifetime wins and he'd 6 for 7 on this surface and one for nine elsewhere. He finished 2nd here in a star...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #2 April 25, 2012

12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (JOANN'S BULLET) - Improving colt finished 2nd two back at this price in his first back off a brief rest, then last out he finished and even 3rd...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 (THE PHILMONT) April 24, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (JAKE N ELWOOD) - Interesting colt finished second to Derby contender "Union Rags" last July when debuting at Delaware and was given almost eigh...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 April 24, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (OOOHS AND AAAHS) - One of two entered in this maiden contest by trainer Tony Dutrow and the pair will race uncoupled. Heavily bet in his debut ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 April 24, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (BRUSH CREEK HONEY) - Filly didn't brteak aharply last out and could only put in a mild rally to finish fourth racing at this tag eight days ago...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 April 24, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (TIN PAN INDY) - Gulfstream invader began his career in the barn of Bill Mott and this son of "Flower Alley" was a come from behind winner when ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 April 23, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (OUR LAST MONTE) - Speedy sort makes his first local appearance as he joins a long list of So. California shippers that have come east to the ba...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #8 April 23, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ATLANTIC KING) - Speedy sort set the pace and tired last out at this level on April 7th, his first race since Dec. 31. Colt by "Stormy Atlantic...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #7 April 23, 2012

2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (GOLDEN WEEKEND) - Veteran was claimed in early March by owner/trainer Pete Chin and has been freshened-up since. Has excellent early speed and ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 April 23, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DIMINUTIVE) - She's one of two fillies entered here by trainer Tony Dutrow and the pair will race uncoupled. Daughter of "Candy Ride" missed by...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 April 22, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PRISTEEN QUEEN) - Mare has fine early speed and has been freshened up since Feb. 3 when she chased and weakened to finish third racing at this ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 April 22, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TIPITINA) - Gulfstream shipper has been showing early speed facing tougher "open" opposition and is nicely spotted today by "Hall of Famer" H. ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #4 April 22, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (R NEXT GEM) - Gulfstream shipper had no chance there April 9th when she had all sorts of problems at the start and ran evenly once in stride. F...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 April 22, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MY SWEET CANDY) - $130,000 daughter of "Candy Ride" shipe cross-country from So. California and goes from the fine barn of John Sadler to that ...

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KEENELAND Race #10 April 21, 2012

5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (ATLANTIC TAP) - Heavily bet in her debut here at this distance on April 6th, she had to be sent hard from her inside post and tired late after...

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KEENELAND Race #8 (THE GIANT'S CAUSEWAY) April 21, 2012

4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (INSPIRED) - She's won three stakes in a row, two sprinting on the turf and the latest coming in a switched contest at the Fair Grounds. The spe...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 April 21, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (THE SNICKERS KID) - Speedy and improving, he moves back up to face fellow state-bred special weights after finishing 3rd last out racing for $5...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #3 April 21, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SELF MADE MAN) - Very wide from start to finish last out as the favorite, he's been competitive in all his starst here this winter without winn...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 April 21, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MIKE AND ROB) - He raced well in a pair of grass starst last fall and was given the winter off by trainer George Weaver. Gelding had a very tou...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 April 20, 2012

4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MALICIOUS) - Very speedy gelding has a lot of back class and runs today first off a claim by the leading trainer here (Jamie Ness). He wins at ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 April 20, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MAGICAL CAT) - Irish-bred and raced filly by "Giant's Causeway" has only raced thre times, but has shown ability, was improving before coming t...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 April 20, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (DADDY'S WILDCAT) - Lightly-raced colt showed fine early speed in a pair of starts at Gulfstream and was claimed there by trainer Bruce Levine f...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #5 April 20, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BRITISH QUEEN) - Filly races for a winning barn (Kirk Ziadie) and daughter of "Johar" finished second after chasing a long gone wire-to-wire wi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 April 19, 2012

4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (BIG JOHN B) - Gulfstream invader rallied to gain minor awards in his last pair before shipping. Both of those came racing for $75K and the high...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 April 19, 2012

4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (BEAUTIFUL AFFAIR) - Fair Grouds invader is in a top barn (Mike Stidham) and she's won two in a row coming into this. Daughter of "Rock Hard Ten...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 April 19, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BONITA SONATA) - Filly moves up a bit in price after finishing second on March 17th racing for $25K. That effort was her best to date and came ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 April 19, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TRIPENDICULAR) - Son of "Tiznow" ran a career best here March 29th. Racing on this surface at this level, he was involved from start to finish ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 April 18, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (MOONPORT) - Another racing first off a Ness Claim(35%) and this veteran will race today at a new low in price. Claimed for $16K on March 10, h...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 April 18, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (PRINCESS MALIA) - Claimed on Feb 1st at Gulfstream by Rick Dutrow for $35K, filly raced evenly there 5 weeks later racing for $65K in her firs...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 April 18, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (EYE ON JACOB) - Lightly raced 6yo by "A.P.Indy" set a pressured pace and held gamely to finish 2nd at this level and distance on March 8th at G...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #1 April 18, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (YANKYSJAZZ) - Colt runs first off a claim by the leading barn at this meet (Jamie ness). This 4yo is brought back quickly(19 days) and they'll ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 April 17, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (WHERE THERE'S LOVE) - She hasn't raced in almost a year when she showed nothing sprinting on the Atlantic City turf at their annual brief meeti...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 (THE TREVOSE) April 17, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (AGAVE KISS) - Undefeated (4-for-4) and untested up to this point, New York-bred filly has beaten open company in her last pair at Aqueduct and ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 April 17, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (NEON TAN) - Claimed in early Feb. by trainer Ramon Preciado for $22,500, he sent him in for a seven-week break and lightly raced 4-year-old fin...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 April 17, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MINE FOR LOVE) - One of two entered here by trainer Scott Lake and the pair race uncoupled. This gelding had some promise early in his career b...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 April 16, 2012

4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (STAR GATE) - She's part of a Tony Dutrow trained entry and with separate riders listed it's possible both will go. Speed/stalker has run well ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 April 16, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BOB GOT LOADED) - Races first off a Ramon Preciado claim (a 39% winning angle) and last out this colt rallied to finish second running for $25,...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 April 16, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DON'S HONOUR) - Speedy and in-shape gelding set a pressured pace last out racing for $16K and tired late to finish a close-up 4th. Trainer Bob ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 April 16, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (OUR PAL) - Heavily bet in all three appearance last year, daughter of "Rock Slide" showed fine early speed in each and finished second in two o...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 April 15, 2012

5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (POGONIA) - She's finished second and third the two times she's raced at this price and was claimed last out by trainer John Parisella when she ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 April 15, 2012

3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (DON'T LOCK ME OUT) - He's finished second in three straight here at this condition and price and they came after a switch in barns to leading t...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 April 15, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (NORMATIVE APPEAL) - Filly rallied while wide to finish second at this trip racing for $75K on the Gulfstream turf on Jan. 19 in the best start ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #3 April 15, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (STOOPENDOUS DIVA) - Mare finished a strong second here racing for $8000 on Feb. 12 and was claimed by one Canadian-based trainer (Yvon Belsoeur...

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OAKLAWN PARK Race #11 April 14, 2012

6:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (BODEMEISTER) - One of two colts entered by trainer Bob Baffert and the pair race uncoupled. This son of "Empire Maker" was a very impressive m...

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KEENELAND Race #11 (THE BLUEGRASS STAKES (G1)) April 14, 2012

6:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (HANSEN) - Last year's two-year-old champ finished second in his seasonal debut at Gulfstream, but looked very sharp when winning a stakes at Aq...

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OAKLAWN PARK Race #10 (THE OAKLAWN PARK HDCP (G2)) April 14, 2012

6:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (HYMN BOOK) - The patience that "Hall of Fame" trainer Shug McGaughey has shown with this gelding by "Arch" has really paid off as he's really c...

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OAKLAWN PARK Race #9 (THE NORTHERN SPUR STAKES) April 14, 2012

5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MASTER RICK) - He was an impressive maiden winner here on this surface going March 17th in his first off a trainer change to Steve Asmussen. By...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 (THE DISTAFF HANDICAP (G2)) April 14, 2012

4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (IT'S TRICKY) - Lightly raced, talented, and she went (8-4-3-0) last year winning just over $1M in earnings. Daughter of "Mineshaft" won her sea...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #9 April 13, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (SAPPHIRE SUN) - Grey filly showed some promise early in her career, but clearly didn't care for the "poly" surface at Presque Isle Downs and a...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 April 13, 2012

3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (GRAND CASH) - Claimed on Dec. 30 by trainer Jorge Navarro for $16K, he was an easy winner at that price five weeks later and then finished seco...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 April 13, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CLOSING MOVE) - Gulfstream shipper has finished second in both outings, including her debut when she ran here at this distance on this surface ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 April 13, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (DA VINCI) - Lightly-raced colt has won two of his four starts and races first off a Steve Asmussen claim. Son of "A.P. Indy" cost a cool $600,0...

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OAKLAWN PARK Race #9 (THE REDBUD STAKES) April 12, 2012

6:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (TIZ MIZ SUE) - Like most of her sire "Tiznow's" daughters she's improved with age and ran a career best when winning the (G3) Axeri Stakes here...

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OAKLAWN PARK Race #7 April 12, 2012

5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ISLA) - Improving home-bred daughter of "Unbridled's Song" rallied while wide to finish second here at this level on March 18th. She's worked s...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 April 12, 2012

4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (FULL OF INTENT) - Lightly-raced filly was an easy and visually-impressive winner on this surface at this distance March 22nd facing $25K "open"...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 April 12, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (RUNWAYEIGHTYFOUR) - Speedy colt by "Mineshaft" ships here from Gulfstream and races off a trainer change to Dom Galluscio and a two-month layof...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 April 11, 2012

4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (TYCOON CAT) - Gelding is one of two horses entered in today's finale at the "Big A" by trainer Linda Rice and the pair will race uncoupled. Thi...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #5 April 11, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MORADOR LLERS) - Veteran likes this surface(10-2-5-1) and is in the barn of leading trainer Jamie Ness ( an incredible 70 for 151 at this meet)...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 April 11, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (CASTLES BURNING) - She's had trouble in both starst since coming back from a half-year's absence on Feb 29th. She has the rail, has Fair Ground...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #3 April 11, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (WILD ALLEY CAT) - Gelding spent the first part of his career in the mid-Atlantic region before trainer Larry Allen brought him here at the star...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 April 10, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (MADDISON'S PASSION) - Improving gelding finished second here at this tag and distance last out when trainer Randy allen dropped him down to rac...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 April 10, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (GLACIER BAY) - He steps up a bit in class today after winning by a neck here facing slightly weaker on March 19th. Hard-hitter is 2-for-3 local...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 April 10, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DOWNTOWNCANDYBROWN) - Ships back from Aqueduct where he rallied to finish third after being "bumped" heavily at the break. Race was his first o...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 April 10, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SHE WEARS IT WELL) - Veteran is clearly the main speed and trainer Keith Lebarron will drop her down in price and shorten her up in distance. S...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 April 9, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (TINY PREDICAMENT) - Gelding raced evenly and wide in his local debut racing for $20K March 24th. He had run well in his previous start at Gulf...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARL) Race #9 April 9, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LUCY DUBAI) - Very consistent veteran mare has finished second and third in her last pair, both at this condition and mile distance. 4-year-old...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 April 9, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PLURACITY) - He's looked great in winning his last three in a row and has been given five weeks off by trainer "Lupe" Preciado. Barn brings him...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 April 9, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (TOP THE PODIUM) - Gelding traked, made a strong bid, and settled for second at Penn National racing for $25K on March 16th. Effort was his best...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #11 April 8, 2012

6:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (UNAVAILABLE) - Darley home-bred showed good speed before weakening here in a switched race March 15th. Daughter of "Distorted Humor" gets the a...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 April 8, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ANNIEWAY U WANT IT) - She's finished second in all four starts here this winter/spring and races today fresh off an Antonio Sano claim (18%). S...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 April 8, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (UNBRIDLED'S WAY) - Part of a heavily bet entry when debuting here on March 4th, he rallied to finish second after breaking from a tough inside ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #2 April 8, 2012

1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SALVAR) - Races second off a Patty Farro claim and this filly has tired in all her stsrts but her debut. She meets a weak field, has the best e...

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HAWTHORNE RACE COURSE Race #9 (THE ILLINOIS DERBY (G3)) April 7, 2012

6:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (OUR ENTOURAGE) - He showed some talent last year in a series of four starts and did so on dirt, "poly", and turf. $350,000 son of "Street Cry"...

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AQUEDUCT Race #10 April 7, 2012

5:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (CALEB'S POSSE) - He really came into his own last year after coming back from a seven-week freshening in early June. Son of "Posse" went (7-4-1...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 (THE WOOD MEMORIAL (G1)) April 7, 2012

5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (GEMOLOGIST) - Undefeated colt by "Tiznow" has done everything asked of him in his four wins and he's also shown that he doesn't necessarily nee...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 (THE BAY SHORE STAKES (G3)) April 7, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TRINNIBERG) - He showed plenty of speed last year in a series of five races and finished second at Saratoga in the Hopeful (G1) Sept. 5 and was...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 (THE COMELY STAKES (G3)) April 7, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BROADWAY ALIBI) - After rallying to finish second when debuting at Delaware Park last August, this home-bred daughter of "Vindication" is 3-for...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 April 7, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SILVERETTE) - The probable favorite, grey filly by "Street Sense" has finished second in both starts at Gulfstream and last out had to be rushe...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 April 6, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (EYES OF LOVE) - Home-bred filly by "Put It Back" has finished second in two straight here at this level and distance since coming back from a b...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 April 6, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (STRAY BULLET) - Filly tired last out going a mile on this surface facing state-bred special weights and trainer Bruce Brown will drop her into ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #4 April 6, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (OLIVIA TWIST) - Lightly-raced, home-bred daughter of "Borrego" broke her maiden here at this trip on the main-track in a switched contest on Ja...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 April 6, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (COOPER RIVER) - Hard-hitter always gives his best and he was beaten a head at this level and distance on this surface March 21st. He's (2-1-1-0...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 April 5, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MY SYDNEY GIRL) - Speedy and lightly-raced daughter of "Tapit" faces winners for the first time after an easy wire-to-wire maiden win on the in...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 April 5, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MOONLIGHT SONG) - Undefeated gelding (2-for-2) gets a bit of a class test today as he faces a pretty "salty" field in this allowance-optional $...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 April 5, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (THISIZSPARTA) - One of sveral fillies who spent the winter in Florida and this daughter of "Corinthian" finished fifth of 12, beaten 4 lengths ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 April 5, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WITHOUT REGARD) - Colt didn't show much when debuting, facing state-bred special weights in a sprint March 18th, but he has some changes today ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #6 April 4, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (PORCUPINE) - He's shown visible improvement since switching to the barn of Jonathan Sheppard after being sent here from Laurel in the fall. 6yo...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 April 4, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (ADIOS NARDO) - Tampa Bay shipper set the pace and held well to finish 3rd there March 2nd racing on the grass for $50K. Sold privately to owne...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #4 April 4, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (EL RAYITO) - Strong finisher finished 2nd beaten a length March 18th when trainer Manny Criollo dropped him down to rac for $8000 for the first...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 April 4, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SLOW PRESSURE) - Grey son of "Unbridled's Song" was heavily bet when debuting on this surface in late November and tired to finish 3rd after se...

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PARX RACING Race #10 April 3, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MELISSAS GOOD BOY) - Colt has been competitive in three straigh and on Feb. 28 he finished second here racing for $15K. Texas-bred raced evenly...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #8 April 3, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (RAGE OF AQUARIUS) - Veteran mare was very sharp here over the fall/winter going (5-2-2-1) and trainer Ramon Preciado has freshened her up since...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 April 3, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (REPORT BACK) - One of two entered by the high-percentage barn of Ramon Preciado and the pair race uncoupled. She's improved noticeably since be...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 April 3, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SILVER UNO) - The probable favotite, grey filly by "Macho Uno" missed by a neck on March 3rd racing here at this $10K tag and was claimed by tr...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 April 2, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BRISKAL) - She's been competitive in all five starts racing under $15K in price and last out ran third here running for that price. Speed/stalk...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 April 2, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SWEETSOUTHERNAMBAR) - The lates in a long line of So. California invaders that have come east to the barn of trainer Phil Aristone. Filly was c...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 April 2, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DISTINCTIVE ALIBI) - Speedy gelding set a fast pace and tired to finish third last out racing for this $7500 tag. Effort came off a 50-day fres...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 April 2, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MISS CELEBRATION) - Mare broke her maiden here at this mile distance last November and has been competitive in three of her four starts facing ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #10 (THE LOUISIANA DERBY(G1)) April 1, 2012

5:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SHARED PROPERTY) - Strong stretch runner had a very wide trip and raced evenly here in the Risen Star (G2), a contest in which he had a tough o...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #8 (THE NEW ORLEANS HANDICAP (G2)) April 1, 2012

4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (PANTS ON FIRE) - Talented colt had a fine 3-year-old season in 2011 going (7-2-1-1) against top competition and banking $780K. He won the Louis...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #6 (THE CRESCENT CITY DERBY) April 1, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (LOOK AT THE TIME) - Undefeated gelding is 3-for-3, two coming on the local dirt and the latest coming on the grass. Stalker has a perfect style...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #4 (THE DUNCAN F KENNER STAKES) April 1, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CASH REFUND) - He's lost a pair of heartbreakers at this meet to today's rival "Gantry" and this hard-hitting stalker is working sharply for hi...

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March 2012 Premium Picks

GULFSTREAM PARK Race #12 (THE ORCHID STAKES (G3)) March 31, 2012

6:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (HIT IT RICH) - Home-bred grey mare was bred and is owned by the family that raced the ill-fated "Ruffian" almost 40 years ago. This 5-year-old ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #11 (THE FLORIDA DERBY (G1)) March 31, 2012

5:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (UNION RAGS) - Probably should have been the 2-year-old champ despite losing by a head to Hansel in the Breeder's Cup Juvenile (G1) last Nov. at...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 (THE GULFSTREAM OAKS (G2)) March 31, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (GRACE HALL) - Daughter of "Empire Maker" had an excellent 2-year-old season, winning the Spinaway(G1) and finishing second in the Breeders' Cup...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 (THE SKIP AWAY (G3)) March 31, 2012

2:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WHERE'S STERLING) - Price play is talented, lightly raced, improving, and this is his favorite surface (5-2-2-0). Last out he finished fourth o...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #3 (THE RAMPART STAKES (G3)) March 31, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (AWESOME MARIA) - The probable heavy favorite, she's won five in a row dating back to February of 2011 when she began her streak by winning the ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 March 30, 2012

4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (WIN FOR THE ZIPPER) - Clearly the horse to beat, gelding by "City Zip" was competitive last fall on the turf facing special weights and is work...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 March 30, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (GAMBLING GERALDINE) - Consistent sort has finished second and third in two starts at this level and distance since returning from a three-month...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 March 30, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (TJ'S STORMY WIT) - California invader is another on a long list of horses claimed on the west coast by owner (Roddy Valente) and his trainer (B...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 March 30, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (DADDY CAN) - Filly raced wide and within range before when debuting here in a 6-furlong sprint, racing for $35K. Trainer John Good drops her pr...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 March 29, 2012

4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ELUSIVE RUMOUR) - She's from a very strong "grass" family and has been sharp in two of her three dirt starts at this level. Has some speed and ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 March 29, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ASHCRAFT SILVER) - She's finished second in three straight, two at the Fair Grounds and the latest here. Claimed out of her Feb. 20 race on the...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 March 29, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (FLEA FLICKER) - Consistent sort hails from a top barn (Kiaran McLaughlin) and has finished in the money in 5 of her 6 appearances. She finished...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 March 29, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (AFLEET'S ACLAIM) - Races third off a two-month layoff and he showed a big move forward in his second off a half-year's absence. Has a flexible ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 March 28, 2012

4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (NEWBIE) - Daughter of "Bernardini" spent the winter at Palm Meadows and made one start at Gulfstream before shipping north. She rallied to fini...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 March 28, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (APPEALING STELLA) - Very speedy filly by "Closing Argument" has run well in both her starts and finished 2nd at this level and distance when de...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #4 March 28, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (DENAESALILDREAMER) - Improving filly is the fields only two-time winner and last out finished 2nd at this price going 5.5 furlongs. The horses ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 March 28, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (EMILY'S TWIST) - It's been 13 1/2 months since his first start but he took some money that day facing special weights and finished 4th of 6 des...

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PARX RACING Race #8 March 27, 2012

3:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (THE CAMDEN COMET) - He was a very impressive winner here in an allowance for fellow Pa-breds on Feb. 27 in his second back off a short layoff. ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #7 March 27, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (JAKE N ELWOOD) - The probable favorite, he finished second to "Derby" contender "Union Rags" when debuting last July at Delaware, then mossed b...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #5 March 27, 2012

2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PARTY NIGHT) - Nicely bred 4-year-old was an easy and impressive maiden winner here on March 3rd. Trainer John Servis has him in career best fo...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 March 27, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TOWN SQUARED) - Colt has been freshened-up since Feb. 3 when he ran a career best "figure" when winning by 5 1/2 lengths racing for $10,000 at ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 March 26, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DOUBLETHESTYLE) - Strong finisher is one of two entered by trainer John Tamarro and the pair will race as separate interests. Consistent sort r...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #5 March 26, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (RED DOCTOBER) - Grey colt has run well in 3 of his 4 starts and last out finished second here at this price on March 5th. 3-year-old has a stal...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 March 26, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SOUTHERN ACCESS) - Lightly-raced daughter of "City Zip" finished second when debuting here on Dec. 5 racing for $25K and was sent in for a fres...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 March 26, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MADDISONS PASSION) - He ran a career best here eight days ago when he finished fourth at this distance racing for $15K. Drops to a new low, and...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 March 25, 2012

3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (WILD HEIR CAT) - Filly races first off a Ness claim, a steady 34% winning angle over the past 18 months. She's won two in a row in easy fashion...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 March 25, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (QUICK TURN) - Juddmonte Farm home-bred rallied to finish 4th after a terrible start when making her debut Feb 17th at Tampa Bay Downs. She had ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 March 25, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (THE PRIZE FIGHTER) - He ran well in all 4 starts on this circuit last year aa a 2yo and trainer Phil Serpe had this promising runner spend the ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #1 March 25, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (DAZZLIN DR. COLOGNE) - He's part of an entry trained by Jamie Ness, and with the same rider (Dan Centeno) listed on both, only one will go. Thi...

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TURFWAY PARK Race #10 (THE VINERY SPIRAL STAKES (G3)) March 24, 2012

5:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WENT THE DAY WELL) - Lightly-raced and improving, colt by Proud Citizen is owned by Team Valor and trained by Graham Motion, the combo that won...

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TURFWAY PARK Race #9 (THE BOURBONETTE STAKES (G3)) March 24, 2012

5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DANCING SOLO) - Daughter of "Giant's Causeway" is one of a pair of fillies entered by trainer Todd Pletcher and they'll race uncoupled. In shap...

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TURFWAY PARK Race #8 (THE RUSHAWAY STAKES) March 24, 2012

4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (GOLD MEGILLAH) - Last year's "Derby" winning trainer (Graham Motion) sends this colt up from Gulfstream in shape and coming off a career best l...

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TURFWAY PARK Race #7 (THE HANSEL STAKES) March 24, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (LOCKOUT) - Don't get to endorse a maiden very often in a stakes race, but this son of "Limehouse" finished second in all three appearances last...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 March 24, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (ROCKIN BOOGIE) - The probable favorite, he's finished second in four straight starts and is only one of two entered who have raced on this main...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 March 23, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (PHILIPPIS) - Home-bred filly by "Belong to Me" is one of two entered by trainer Leigh Delacour and the pair race uncoupled. This 3-year-old fin...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 March 23, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (Pleasantfriday) - Speedy filly is seeking her fourth in a row and will do so fresh off a Mitch Friedman claim. 4-year-old moves up in price, bu...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 March 23, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FIDDLER'S DIVA) - The probable and the main speed, New York-bred was an easy winner of a first-level state-bred allowance on Feb. 24, then miss...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #3 March 23, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (MORADOR LLERS) - Veteran Argentine-bred is (5-1-3-1) here this winter and last out he lost by a head after being involved in a race long duel. ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 March 22, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SMOKIN CANDY) - Improving gelding finished third last out after chasing the pace from a tough outside post racing for $35K. Claimed that aftern...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 March 22, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (FULL OF INTENT) - New York-bred was an impressive maiden winner in early Dec., but hasn't yet repeated that effort. Claimed on Jan. 19 by train...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 March 22, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SUPERESTRELLA) - The probable favorite, colt is (8-0-4-2) overall and has been competitive in three straight facing tougher. One-run type catch...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 March 22, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SCOTT'S ALY CAT) - Lightly-raced filly by "Tale of the Cat" has been competitive in all five starts and last out she chased while wide facing t...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 March 21, 2012

4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (WINLOC'S JOHN LEE) - The probable favorite, he finished 3rd at this price on Feb 17th and was claimed that day by Gary Gullo. Gelding finished ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 March 21, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (TERMINUS) - $310,000 gelding by "Tapit" races first off a Bruce Levine( a 23% winning angle) claim and a subsequent 2 month freshening. He's (2...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 March 21, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (QUEEN OF MAMBO) - She's one of three fillies entered here by trainer J.P.Terranova and this daughter of "Elusive Quality" is part of an entry,...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 March 21, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (COOPER RIVER) - He's a very consistent runner (16-5-3-2) fits well at this level and distance. Son of "Orientate" won his only previous start o...

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PARX RACING Race #10 March 20, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (JUDICIOUS DAY) - Home-bred colt has shown good speed before tiring facing much tougher in both his outings. Trainer Alan Goldberg drops him do...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #5 March 20, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (FUMING) - Filly took some money in her debut here on Feb. 27th and finished third that day racing for $15,000. Claimed by "Lupe" Guerrero, he b...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 March 20, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (RETURN ENGAGEMENT) - Speedy filly was a winner here at this level and distance on Feb. 6, then tired last out to finish third after setting the...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 March 20, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (HIP NOTIC) - Price-play has several changes today that can lead to a big effort at nice odds. Trainer Mike Petro will drop this filly into a cl...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 March 18, 2012

4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WILLA WONDO) - Consistent filly (13-2-6-1) has some back class and will be racing for the first time since late September. In the barn of the l...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 March 18, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CAUGHT BY YOU) - Lightly-raced filly was an impressive maiden winner here at this distance nine days ago and she's shown remarkable improvement...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #5 March 18, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ZIPPIN ALONG) - Mare by "City Zip" was away for a year beginning in Dec. of 2010 and is just now returnung to her best form. 5-year-old has fin...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 March 18, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (A CAT THAT FLIES) - Drops down after a fourth-place finish here facing tougher Feb. 25. Effort was his first since shipping up from Gulfstream ...

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OAKLAWN PARK Race #10 March 17, 2012

6:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SECRET CIRCLE) - He was a sharp winner here of the Southwest S.(G3) Feb. 20 in his best start overall and second of his 3-year-old season. Sent...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #9 (THE NEW ORLEANS LADIES S. (G3)) March 17, 2012

5:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (HAVRE DE GRACE) - Last year she went (7-5-1-0) winning three Grade 1's including the Woodward at Saratoga when she defeated a solid field of ma...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 (THE INSIDE INFORMATION S.(G3)) March 17, 2012

5:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (HER SMILE) - Filly finished third last year to today's rival "Musical Romance" in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1) and unlike her ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 March 17, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (NOTESFROMABROAD) - Of those that have run, this filly has the best early and best overall form. Daughter of "Read the Footnotes" has been fresh...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #3 March 17, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (TANGO WHISKEY) - He's been sharp in all four starts here this winter and brings a speed/stalking style to the contest. He's (3-0-2-1) in three ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 March 16, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BINKS FOREST) - Lightly-raced gelding has run evenly and finished "on the fringes" in three starts here this winter, all racing for $25,000. Tr...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #5 March 16, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DR. KENNEY) - He's been a maiden a very long time but has been a factor many times facing tougher and he'll drop down into a career soft spot f...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 March 16, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (DIRTY OLD TOWN) - He was a very good looking maiden winner here on a sloppy surface Jan. 27 in his first start in 7 months. Gelding stumbled at...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 March 16, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (STAY COMPOSED) - The probable favorite, she's been stopping badly when facing much tougher. Daughter of "Bernstein" has the best early speed of...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 March 15, 2012

4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SUNDAY AT NIPPERS) - Price play races first off a Juan Guerrero claim (a 37% winning angle) and daughter of "Indian Charlie" showed some speed ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #6 March 15, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LILY LATOURELL) - Mare stretches-out and meets a weak field following a solid second-place finish here at this level going 6 furlongs Feb. 23. ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 March 15, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (GALLANT FIELDS) - Lightly-raced gelding by "Smarty Jones" stretches-out in distance after a near miss racing here for a $75K tag on Feb. 17. Ra...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #3 March 15, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (WOKEUPONHOMEPLATE) - Gelding by "Grand Slam" ran a career best when he was beaten by a neck here at this price going 6.5 furlongs March 1st. Ha...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 March 14, 2012

3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ANOTHER SAMMY) - He's been re-fitted since early February when he ran very poorly in a pair of grass starts and is training fast for his return...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 March 14, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (TIGHTEND TOUCHDOWN) - He's the fields only two time winner and is (3-2-1-0) since making his debut in late October at Calder. Speed/stalker was...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #3 March 14, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (MAGNIFICENT WRECK) - He's taken some money in both his starts and although they were at this price, the fields drew tougher than this. Gelding ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 March 14, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SUNS OUT GUNS OUT) - The probable favorite, he was in way over his head last out in the (G3) Gotham, but in his previous race he was beaten les...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 March 13, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (FOREJUDGE) - Lightly-raced filly comes off a career best when she missed by a neck racing at this level on Feb. 25. Trainer "Lupe Preciado" bri...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #5 March 13, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (REPORT BACK) - She just failed last out at this distance facing weaker in her first off a Ramon Preciado claim. That was a career best and barn...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 March 13, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MY LUCKY SHOES) - The probable favorite, filly by "Unbridled's Song" is part of a Kelly Breen trained entry with jockey Stu Elliot named on bot...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 March 13, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (WISH AHEAD) - Mare raced evenly and wide last out at this level going 6 furlongs in her first start in 7 1/2 months. Decent effort and trainer ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 March 12, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DON BALCAZIO) - Has plenty of back class and is working sharply for trainer John Booker as this 5-year-old runs for the first time since New Ye...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #8 March 12, 2012

3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (DRYFLY) - Very speedy veteran is a bit of an "all or nothing" type as hie record indicates (19-7-1-0). He's (4-3-1-0) on this surface and last ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 March 12, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (THEBES) - Speedy colt was a wire-to-wire winner here at this price and distance on Feb. 11 to clear the 2l condition, then tired to finish four...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 March 12, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (Petrezza) - Filly had no chance in her latest as she broke slowly and tired after rushing up to chase the pace. Daughter of "Petionville" has p...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 March 11, 2012

4:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (I WANT REVENGE) - The probable favorite, he was considered the favorite for the 2009 Kentucky Derby but was injured after winning the Wood Memo...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 March 11, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (GLORIETTA BAY) - Gulfstream shipper finished a solid third there when debuting on Feb. 5 going two-turns. Darley home-bred "A.P. Indy" has work...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #5 March 11, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SELF MADE MAN) - He finished second last out after falling back early and making a long sustained rally while very wide. Veteran has plenty of ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 March 11, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SOLID D'ORO) - He was scratched earlier in the meet, looking for the right spot and this appears to be it. He was competitive in a pair at the ...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #10 March 10, 2012

6:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (HAMMERS TERROR) - He raced wide and evenly before weakening during the stretch run of the Le Compte S.(G3) here racing on the dirt Jan. 21. Bre...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #11 (THE TAMPA BAY DERBY (G2)) March 10, 2012

5:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (TAKE CHARGE INDY) - Son of "A.P. Indy" showed a lot of promise last year and began his 3-year-old season by finishing a close-up second at Gul...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 (THE HILLSBOROUGH STAKES (G3)) March 10, 2012

4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (ZAGORA) - Quality mare was a Group 3 winner overseas in her native France and last July at Saratoga she became a Grade 1 winner in this country...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #9 (THE SUNCOAST STAKES) March 10, 2012

4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WAIT TILL DAWN) - Filly has shown improvement since coming back from a two month layoff in eary January. Daugher of "Giant's Causeway" raced tw...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 (THE CICADA S. (G3)) March 10, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (AGAVE KISS) - Undefeated filly has been untested on the front end in her trio of wire-to-wire wins. Daughter of "Lion Heart" looks like the con...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #6 March 9, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BRIEF HOLIDAY) - Very lightly-raced filly is the clear speed of this group and can rebound after tiring last out racing at this level in her fi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 March 9, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (RUFFINO) - 10-time winner enters this in fine shape as he comes off a solid third-place finish here on Feb. 24 racing for $30,000. Trainer Dave...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #3 March 9, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (HORIZONBOUND) - Colt ships from Gulfstream where he raced evenly just 12 days ago racing for a $30K tag going 7.5 furlongs on the grass. High p...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 March 9, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ROAD TO LOVE) - He's spent his first three starts racing in Louisiana facing "open" maidens and will face fellow New York-breds for the first t...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 March 8, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BREW BLESSINGS) - Home-bred filly by "Milwaukee Brew" rated, made a strong bid, and tired late going a mile on the grass here Feb. 19 racing fo...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 March 8, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (FRIENDLY SELECTION) - Mare missed by a nose last out here in a race common to several others that are enterd today, but was disqualified for bo...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 March 8, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (INDIGENE CHARM) - Gulfstream invader finished second there racing for $25K going 8.5 furlongs on Jan. 14, then tired badly last out under a sim...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 March 8, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SAY MR. SANDMAN) - Gelding ran well here at this level and distance on Feb. 15 when he finished fourth of eight and had a very wide trip. Race ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 March 7, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (OCCULTATION) - Mare has been competitive in all 4 starts here this winter and was an impressive 6 length winner two back racing for $8000 to cl...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 March 7, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (PANTHRO) - Since shipping here from Gulfstream in late Dec, he's won both local starts and has done so in style. Tries tougher "open" company t...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 March 7, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (WAYNE'S KITTEN) - Price play has been bet down to favoritism in all three starts and two back finished 2nd here at this price and distance in a...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 March 7, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BLACK AND WHITE) - Gulfstream shipper finished 2nd there facing fellow Florida-breds on Dec 10th, then was off slowly from an inside post a mon...

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PARX RACING Race #10 March 6, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ROVIN MAN) - He was bet in a large field when debuting here Sep 17th, and showed fine early speed before tiring in waht turned out to be a very...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 March 6, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (JOEY WHISPERS) - Colt comes off a solid 2nd place finish here at this level and distance a month ago in what was his first race since last June...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 March 6, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PLURACITY) - Hard-hitting veteran spent the early part of his successful career going longer, but has become an effective sprinter the past two...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 March 6, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MI ESPOSA) - Filly raced evenly when debuting here in a sprint at this price on Feb 11th. Capable barn (Greg Sacco) adds lasix and will stretch...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #8 March 5, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SIN AND THE CITY) - Home-bred by "Speightstown" has the rail and is racing back into shape followin an 8 month break last year. Stalker ran eve...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 March 5, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SHE WEARS IT WELL) - Mare has blazing early speed and last out she didn't stop like she normally does and she coasted home by just over 5 lengt...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 March 5, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WRITTEN RULE) - Santa Anita invader has been bet heavily in all 4 starts facing special weight competition. Ran as recently at Jan 7th and has ...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 March 5, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (WHATDAHECKENTEKKEN) - Colt has shown a bit of speed in his first pair sprinting and both of those were dominated by front-running winners that ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 March 4, 2012

4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (JOHNNY BEAUTIFUL ) - Colt raced wide and evenly in his debut in a race won by a daylight victor who came right back to take another. Moves to t...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 March 4, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (HONEST PAUL) - He wasn't doing very well late last year so trainer Jorge Navarro sent him in for a 7-week vacation in early January. Barn is h...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 March 4, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FANTASY OF FLIGHT) - The probable favorite, she finished third sprinting at this level on Feb. 20 in her first start since early Sept. at Sarat...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #2 March 4, 2012

12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ROMEO AGAIN) - He's really stepped it up some in his last pair following two even efforts at this meet after returning from almost a year's lay...

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OAKLAWN PARK Race #9 (THE GAZEBO STAKES) March 3, 2012

6:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (LAKE VICTOR) - He ships up from the Fair Grounds for this small sprint stakes for the barn of Steve Asmussen. Colt by "Langfuhr" has won two in...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 (THE CANADIAN TURF S. (G3)) March 3, 2012

5:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (LITTLE MIKE) - "Mike" is the main speed whenever he takes to the turf and he'll be seeking his fifth win in a row this afternoon. He went wire-...

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AQUEDUCT Race #10 (THE GOTHAM STAKES (G3)) March 3, 2012

5:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (HANSEN ) - Last year's 2-year-old champ went 3-for-3 during 2011 and closed out his year with a desparete "head" win over "Union Rags" in the ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 (THE CHALLENGER STAKES) March 3, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (WIKI) - He was a game winner here a month ago in his first local appearance when he tracked a very good horse (Successful Mission) and managed ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #2 March 3, 2012

1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CLOSERWALK) - $125,000 son of "Street Sense" has finished second in both his starts, the latest coming facing tougher "open" maiden special wei...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 March 2, 2012

4:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (PURE NATURE) - He's one of two 3yos entered here by trainer Dom Gallusio and the pair will race uncoupled. Home-bred gelding by "Hook and Ladde...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 March 2, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (QUEEN OF THE NILE) - Much improved of late, and it's come off a 4 1/2 month layoff and a trainer change to Jane Cibelli. Filly has finished sec...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 March 2, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (FUNKY MUNKY MAMA) - Clearly the main speed of this group as she can consistently run sub :46 half miles. She was a wire-to-wire winner here Jan...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #4 March 2, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (OUGHTERSON) - He's finished second in both starst since being claimed by trainer Gerald Bennett on Jan. 18 for $8000. Well-bred gelding stretch...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #6 March 1, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (NOONTIME DIVA) - A bit light on her "figures" she makes up for thst with more early speed than most entered here. Veteran mare runs for only th...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 March 1, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (LEMME) - The starts are beginning to mount (13 so far) for this home-bred filly by "Lamon Drop Kid", but she meets another weak field and finis...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 March 1, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (STEPHANIE JAYNE) - Lightly raced home-bred daughter of "Henny Hughes" has won two in a row here since coming east from Kentucky and joining the...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #3 March 1, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (WOKEUPONHOMEPLATE) - Nice effort last out saw him race within range while wide and loses some ground late in a race won by a runner who would t...

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February 2012 Premium Picks

AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 29, 2012

4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (EL DREAMER) - He's finished 2nd in two straight racing at this level and distance. One run type draws the coveted rail and gets a bit of a ride...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 February 29, 2012

3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (PHILIPPIS) - Home-bred daughter of Belong to Me raced both wide and evenly when debuting here for $25K at this 6 furlong distance Jan 13th. Tai...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 February 29, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (OUR MARY ELIZABETH) - Filly by "City Zip" stumbled badly last out and was never involved facing New York-bred special weights here on Jan 25th....

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #2 February 29, 2012

12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (TUNDER T) - He looked very sharp when winning here on Feb 4th facing weaker in what was his first local appearance and 2nd off a 4 1/2 month la...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 February 28, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (RISQUE GETAWAY) - Runs second off a Scott Lake claim and he finished a rallying third on Feb. 5 at this price in his first for the new barn. Ef...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #9 February 28, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (LUBANGO) - Speedy New York invader has been freshened-up by trainer Chris Englehart since a "troubled" start at Aqueduct on Jan. 13. Much impro...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 February 28, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (END ZONE ANTICS) - Improving filly by "Scat Daddy" has show good early speed in her last pair which came at this price going around two-turns. ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 February 28, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (AFLEET AHEAD) - Son of "Northern Afleet" is working fast for his debut, including a pair of back to back bullet gate drills on Feb. 15 and Feb....

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 February 27, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (LAST HEARTBREAKER) - He tries first-level allowance Pennsylvania-breds after an easy win here on Feb. 6 facing "open" starter-allowance competi...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #8 February 27, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (STICKYOURTONGUEOUT) - Filly is (5-1-2-1) since being claimed by Keith Lebarron last October and finished third, beaten a head here at this cond...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #5 February 27, 2012

2:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (RUMBLETOWN) - New York invader hasn't raced since mid-November when he tired after setting the pace going 7 furlongs for $16,000. He has a new ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 February 27, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (DILATORY) - Gelding has the best last race of those that have run and it came here on Feb. 7 in his first ever going around two-turns. In a win...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #11 (The Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2)) February 26, 2012

5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ALGORITHMS) - One of a pair of unbeaten colts entered by trainer Todd Pletcher and the pair will race as separate interests. He's won all three...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 February 26, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (UNBRIDLED FIRE) - Grey son of "Latent Heat" had some trouble at the start when debuting here on Jan. 29, but quickly recovered and held to fini...

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Aqueduct Race #5 February 26, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SACRED SUCCESS) - She was very impressive when breaking her maiden here as the heavy favorite on Jan. 25 and trainer Rick Dutrow has worked her...

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Aqueduct Race #1 February 26, 2012

12:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (MAHFOUZ) - Nicely-bred gelding ran a career best here last out at this distance and it appears that trainer Rudy Rodriguez has raced this $160K...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #11 (THE RISEN STAR S. (G2)) February 25, 2012

5:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (EL PADRINO) - He's just one of a half-dozen talented 3-year-olds in the barn of Todd Pletcher and he fired a "triple digit" speed figure when w...

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FAIR GROUNDS Race #9 (THE MINESHAFT HDCP.(G3)) February 25, 2012

4:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (THISSKYHASNOLIMITE) - He's a solid racehorse and one that has made almost $800K by running all over the country in his career. By my count he's...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 (THE BUSHER) February 25, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (SWEET SEVENTEEN) - Lightly-raced and improving daughter from the first crop of "Hard Spun", she set the pace and was beaten a neck here on Jan....

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 February 25, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (IT'S ME MOM) - The probable heavy favorite, she's won 4four in a row and 6-of-7 overall since coming back from a 4 1/2 month layoff last May. ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #2 February 25, 2012

12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (JULIEBROWNEYES) - Blinkers go on this improving filly and trainer Ed Williams will move her from the turf to the dirt, shorten her up in distan...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 February 24, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (AWESOME ANGIE) - "Angie" raced evenly last out facing tougher in a contest that was scheduled for the turf, but was switched to the main track....

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 February 24, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (STONEMILL) - He's been competitive in his last pair despite some trouble in each and speed/stalker should be able to clear off today. If someon...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #4 February 24, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (PULLMEOUT) - She's been sharp in 3-of-4 starts here this winter after coming back from almost a 5 month layoff on Dec. 13. Speedster set a pres...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 February 24, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (STELLAR'S THEORY) - Filly stretches-out off a neck loss at this level going 6 furlongs on Jan. 14. Consistent sort meets no big drop downs and ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 February 23, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BLAZING PRIZE) - Veteran is returning to his best form following a 2 1/2 month break and will be stretching-out off a pace-setting third-place ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 February 23, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CROSSBOW) - Lightly raced and talented, this son of "Bernstein" was a convincing winnere here at this level and distance on Feb. 3. Back in sha...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #5 February 23, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (WOKEUPONHOMEPLATE) - Gelding stretches-out for trainer Gerald Bennett after racing evenly in his last pair following a claim. Breaks near the r...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 February 23, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (STAY COMPOSED) - The probable favorite, she has the best early speed and trainer Bruce Brown will be dropping her into a claimer for the first ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 February 20, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HURRICANE ELVIS) - Gelding has finished second in both starts here this winter, and each came at this 1 1/8th mile distance at this claiming pr...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 February 20, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (STOCK FUND) - Speed/stalker drops back down after a rather poor effort last out facing New York-bred special weights. In her previous start (at...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #3 February 20, 2012

1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (LILY THE PINK) - She's been competitive in all of her starts (6-0-3-2) and they've all been on the grass at this level. Home-bred filly by "Rah...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 February 20, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (HOLIDAY FLARE) - Gulfstream invader finished a pace-pressing third there facing a bit tougher on Jan. 8 in her first start since early last May...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 February 19, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (TOKEN SACRIFICE) - Gelding races fresh off a Dom Galluscio claim (a 21% winning angle)and this 5-year-old loves this surface(6-2-2-2). Stalker ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #3 February 19, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SLEWSVILLE) - Mare takes a big drop in price and the leading trainer at this meet(Jamie Ness) will switch her from the grass to the dirt. One-r...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 February 19, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (LEFT UPPERCUT) - Filly will cut back in distance after setting the pace and finishing fourth last out at this price going 1 1/16th miles. Small...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #2 February 19, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (MY STAMP) - Very consistent mare is (4-1-3-0) here this meet and has finished second in three straight all at different distances. Speed/stalke...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 (THE GULFSTREAM PARK SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP(G2)) February 18, 2012

4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (FORCE FREEZE) - Professional sprinter has really adopted to real dirt since coming here from the mid-east last spring. He's (3-1-2-0) in this c...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 18, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SMOOTH TRANSITION) - He finished second last out at this level and distance in his best race since returning from a 7 month layoff in late Dece...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 February 18, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (HOOK AND LATERAL) - Home-bred gelding has some fine efforts showing in his eight-race career and last out he rallied to finish second, beaten a...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #5 February 18, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (EIGHT RIDERS) - Trainer Chad Stewart is having a fine meet and he has this son of "Posse" poised for his maiden win. Away from late April until...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 February 18, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (WON FAST BULLET) - Lightly-raced grey gelding comes off an impressive win on this surface and distance facing a bit weaker on Jan. 16. Tries al...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 February 17, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (WINLOC'S JOHN LEE) - He rallied to finish second at this tag and trip Jan. 25 facing a field that was considerably better than this one. He's w...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #4 February 17, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (HOLY BLING) - Mare was an easy winner racing for $8000 to clear the 3l condition on Dec. 30, then rallied to finish second at this level 12 day...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 February 17, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (HURRICANE KITTEN) - The probable favorite, filly missed by a neck racing at this level and distance last April and is training fast for her fi...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #1 February 17, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (QUEEN OF THE NILE) - She just missed last out at this price and distance in a very strong effort. Trainer Jan Cibelli raced her second back off...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 16, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (MOJITO MINT) - I liked her 13 days ago when she was sent around two-turns, but she never could clear and tired to finish fourth after racing wi...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 February 16, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (WHITE MERLOT) - Lightly raced 4-year-old filly went (9-3-2-3) last year and made amazing progress after winning her debut here a bit over a yea...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 February 16, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CLASSIC R AND B) - Nice effort last out as he chased a wire-to-wire winner and held gamely to finish a clear second. Claimed that day by gary G...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #2 February 16, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CORONADO CHARLIE) - Trainer Jane Cibelli is having a strong meet here (39-10-5-4) and she's known for having her maidens ready second time out....

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 15, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BELIEVE IN BETTY) - Gulfstream shipper finished 4th there in her last pair racing at this price in one-turn (or "flat") mile races. Grey filly ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 February 15, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (NAE PROBLEM) - She's finished 2nd in both dirt starts, including last out here at this price and trip. Grey mare was farther back than usual th...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #3 February 15, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (REIGING LIVIA) - Her trainer (Jamie Ness) is 42 for 86 (48%) at this meet and is an amazing 29 wins over the 2nd place conditioner (Gerald Ben...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 February 15, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (IT'S HUGE) - $150,000 son of "Sharp Humor" is working nicely for his first start since finishing 3rd last August at Presque Isle when he debute...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #5 February 14, 2012

2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (EL O EL A) - Mare has improved noticeably in her last pair, finishing second in each at this price rag. Trainer Phil Aristone will stretch her ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 February 14, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (RHETORICAL QUESTION) - Lightly raced home-bred ships in from Charles Town where she finished a rallying second racing for half this price on Ja...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 February 14, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (LUCY DUBAI) - Veteran mare was an easy wire-to-wire winner last out running her local record to (16-6-2-1). Very consistent, has the rail, and ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 February 14, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (NO IT ISN'T) - Nice effort last out saw her rally into a moderate pace and finish second here at this price going 6.5 furlongs. Effort was her ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 February 13, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (LAYERS) - He was off "slowly" last out racing at this level going 7 furlongs and did well to finish fifth, beaten just under 4 lengths. Stretch...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #5 February 13, 2012

2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (RED DOCTOBER) - Grey colt rated along the rail, made a bid turnung for home, and weakened to finish third of nine, beaten 6 lengths racing at t...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 February 13, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (RADIO ROW) - Races first off a Mike Pino claim (a strong 30% winning angle) and he brings him back six weeks later at the $7500 purchase price....

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 February 13, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (CHARMED BY DANGER) - Laurel invader has been competitive in all four starts and has been bet in each. Capable barn (Mary Eppler) brings her her...

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AQUEDUCT Race #8 (THE WINDSWEPT WINGS) February 12, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PEGGY JANE) - Her only loss came when she finished second in her debut to the undefeated "Agave Kiss", who now a stakes winner. She's won two i...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #3 February 12, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (STAR STUFF) - Much improved of late, she's won two in a row since coming here from Remington Park at the start of this meet. Both her wins have...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 February 12, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BE WITH ME) - She's the speed and daughter of "Corinthian" breaks from the rail. She's been competitive in every start since her debut last Aug...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #2 February 12, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (SWEET JOAN) - Nice effort last out saw her miss by a head racing here at this price going 6 furlongs. Home-bred filly had blinkers added that d...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 (THE DONN HDCP.(G1)) February 11, 2012

4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (TRICKMEISTER) - Undefeated (5-for-5) son of "Proud Citizen" was an easy wire-to-wire winner here in a small stakes facing weaker on Dec. 16. Ra...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #9 (THE SUPER STAKES) February 11, 2012

4:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (ACTION ANDY) - He easily defeated several of today's rivals when he won the $60K Pelican Stakes on this surface going 6 furlongs five weeks ago...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 (THE HUTCHESON STAKES (G2)) February 11, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (EVER SO LUCKY) - He was reported to be something special before his debut last November at Churchill and was bet down to 4-5 that afternoon. He...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #5 February 11, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (RADAR OF LOVE) - Nice effort last out in his second lifetime start, as he broke sharply, set a sold pace, dug in when challenged, and tired ver...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 (THE DEARLY PRECIOUS S,) February 11, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SINGLET) - Daughter of "Real Quiet" is (4-3-1-0) overall and was an easy winner on this surface last out at this distance in the $73K Extra Hea...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 February 10, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ROCK STAR CHARLIE) - Gelding has finished second in two straight, the latest coming here at this level and distance Jan. 8. Race was his first ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 February 10, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (DUBLIN ROSE) - Grey daughter of "Smoke Glacken" is (5-0-3-1) racing on real dirt and finished second here at this paric on Jan. 26. Effort was ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #2 February 10, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (The Entry of #1 REPENTER and 1a RICH HERO) - Trainer Jamie Ness continues on at a recor pace at this meet and will look to sadle his 40th winne...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 February 10, 2012

12:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (PRETTY COZY) - She was an easy winner last out here at this distance racing for $7500. Re-claimed by trainer Chris Englehart after a three race...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 February 9, 2012

3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SIR EDGAR) - As you would expect in a 5-furlong dirt sprint at this level there's lots of speed signed-on, but this 6-year-old is the fastest o...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 February 9, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (EASE AWAY) - The top two picks in here were separated by a nose last out with this filly making a nice wide move to finish third just back of t...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 February 9, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (QUICK CALL) - Gulfstream shipper chased and weakened while racing wide in a well-bet debut there Jan. 5. Daughter of "Maria's Mon" is working n...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #1 February 9, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (THOU SWELL) - He raced just two weeks ago at Gulfstream and ran wide and evenly going a mile running for an $8000 claiming tag. It was his firs...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 February 8, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (CLASSIC R AND B) - Gelding had a pretty tough trip when finishing 4th here racing for $20K on Jan 6th. He was "bumped" at the start, and forced...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #2 February 8, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TOUR DE COMPRISE) - Since coming here from Calder in late November this Rose family home-bred has finished 2nd in both starts, the latest on Ja...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #1 February 8, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (DARK VISION) - He looked like the winner turning for home last out but lost by a neck when the winner re-rallied along the inside to prove slig...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 February 8, 2012

12:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MOB WIFE) - Speed/stalker was an impressive winner on this surface when debuting while heavily favored on Dec 18th. Filly came back with a soli...

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PARX RACING (PHILKADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 February 7, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (GIVE ME THE MULA) - He chased the pace on a sloppy track when debuting at this price and trip Jan. 17 and tired during the stretch run. He's br...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 February 7, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (JUST AN ASSUMPTION) - She's been sharp in all three starts since being claimed last July and returning from a 100-day break following the purch...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 February 7, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (JIDDY) - Filly ships back from Aqueduct where she set the pace until the 1/4 pole and tired to finish fifth of seven. Race was her first in alm...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 February 7, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SUNSHINE KATIE) - Grey filly has shown sharp early speed in both here starts and catches a field where her ability to race a sub :46 half-mile ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 February 6, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BURNT TOAST) - Gelding has the best early speed of this group and last out at this level he tired slightly after setting a fast and pressured p...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 February 6, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SEASIDE MAGIC) - Daughter of "Hard Spun" is nicely spotted in this starter-allowance by trainer Bill Anderson after she's suffered narrow defea...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 February 6, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BACKLIT SKY) - One of two mares entered by trainer Ramon Preciado and the pair will race uncoupled. Very consistent daughter of "Sky Mesa" went...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 February 6, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (YOUWONTSEEME) - Home-bred filly by "Pulpit" has early speed and trainer Steve Klesaris will drop her into a claimer for the first time. Three-y...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 5, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MAHFOUZ) - $160,000 gelding by "Forest Wildcat" obviously has his share of problems with only three lifetime starts. He showed good early speed...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #6 February 5, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ANCIENT EYES) - Filly is clearly better when racing on real dirt and is (4-2-1-1) since switching back to it following the end of the meet at A...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #4 February 5, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BOBBIESQUEEN) - Veteran has been given a well-deserved three month rest following a very busy 2011 campaign (16-3-4-3). Six-year-old is working...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 February 5, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BEAR DANCE) - Filly hasn't seen action since setting a pressured pace and tiring last July at Belmont Park racing for $35K. Working steadily fo...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #11 (THE SAM B. DAVIS (G3)) February 4, 2012

5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (BATTLE HARDENED) - He's still a maiden and will run in this stakes after being scratched out of a maiden contest today at Gulfstream Park. Pric...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #9 February 4, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (ROYAL AFFAIR) - Colt ran a big race in his debut when he finished a pace-chasing second to a winner who came back to take another. Working very...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 (THE WITHERS STAKES (G3)) February 4, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HAKAMA) - Improving colt by "First Samurai" has won both starts since trainer Mike Trombetta added blinkers and this $150,000 yearling purchase...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 February 4, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (ZETTERHOLM) - The probable favorite rallied to finish second here at this level and distance in his first after coming here from Florida and jo...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #6 (THE FLORIDA OAKS) February 4, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (CUSTOMER BASE) - Working nicely locally for her first start since late November, trainer Tom Proctor will add blinkers for today's assignment. ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 February 3, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (MOJITO MISS) - Filly will stretch-out around two-turns and enters this off a pair of solid efforts at this level sprinting. Home-bred meets pre...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #6 February 3, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MACHO COACH) - He raced at Gulfstream Park six days ago and showed nothing in a mile race on the dirt. He was virtually eliminated at the break...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #2 February 3, 2012

12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MY STAMP) - Very consistent mare is (3-1-2-0) here since mid-December and two back finished second to the much improved Kitty Citty. Profession...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 February 3, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ALARMIST) - He goes against the grain as he continues to run well with a special "bar" shoe on (has a damaged hoof) and has finished second in ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 February 2, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (WELL EXCUUUZE ME) - Gelding came here from Hawthorne in late Dec. and in his first start on this surface he rallied to finish third racing in a...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #6 February 2, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (FLY EXPRESS) - Veteran grey mare has been competing in these 5 furlong grass sprints for many years now and is (25-5-10-1) overall. She's been ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 February 2, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (FORTYDEUCE) - The probable favotite, he finished second last out chasing the pace for $20K. Effort came off a seven week freshening and trainer...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 February 2, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (ELLIPSE) - Speedy gelding hasn't raced since late of August of 2010, but is training fast at the Fair Hill training center in Maryland. Four-ye...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #6 February 1, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SPEED LIGHTNING) - He comes off a career best when he finished 5th of 10, beaten just under 3 lengths here racing for $20K on the grass going 8...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #5 February 1, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SCORECARD) - Grey daughter of "Tale of the Cat" has been competitive in both grass starts facing special weights, including a close-up 4th plac...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 February 1, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MS. BIRD WATCH) - Daughter of "Birdstone" has finished 2nd in two straigh, one at Philly Park, and the latest here at this price and trip. Comp...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 February 1, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (FAMOUS ROSE) - Consistent filly (14-3-4-1) races first off a Rick Dutrow claim( a 34% winning angle) and a two month freshening (31%). Very fas...

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January 2012 Premium Picks

PARX RACING (Philadelphia Park) Race #10 January 31, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (GOLDEN RAPTOR) - Once classier type hasn't run since early Sept. at Saratoga and is sent here from New York by trainer Linda Rice. Drops to a n...

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PARX RACING (Philadelphia Park) Race #4 January 31, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (FLOR DE AMELIA) - Filly has a good overall record (7-2-3-0) and last out she was a 15-length winner racing for $10K going 6 furlongs. Last fall...

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PARX RACING (Philadelphia Park) Race #3 January 31, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (HOLY INVADER) - Lightly-raced colt by "Invasor" finished second in a pair of starts last fall at Delaware Park, both going around two-turns. Tr...

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PARX RACING (Philadelphia Park) Race #1 January 31, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (CELTIC PRIDE) - Stretch-out sprinter finished fourth last out at this price going 7 furlongs in a race common to several others. 4-year-old son...

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PARX RACING (Philadelphia Park) Race #5 January 30, 2012

2:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BUSTER'S CREW) - Has the best last race of these when he missed by just under a length racing here at this level. He raced close-up and rallied...

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PARX RACING (Philadelphia Park) Race #4 January 30, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (LANTANA LADY) - Claimed on Dec. 21 for $7500 by Ramon Preciado, she raced evenly for $20K on Jan. 10 and will drop down today to run for $10,00...

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PARX RACING (Philadelphia Park) Race #3 January 30, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (SLOE GIN LIZZIE) - Price play showed good early speed in her debut before weakening, then raced evenly last out after having trouble at the sta...

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PARX RACING (Philadelphia Park) Race #1 January 30, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (THE MIGHTY SPARROW) - Colt raced evenly here sprinting for twice this price on Jan. 10 in his first race in almost three months and first ever ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 January 29, 2012

3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (VALUABLE SILVER) - Nice looking win last out saw him break sharply, track early, and take off when asked to report hime by just over 4 lengths ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 January 29, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (COOPER RIVER) - He ships back from Laurel after a near miss there in an entry-level allowance facing "open" foes. In a very good mid-Atlantic b...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 January 29, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (POP POP'S SMYLE) - She had less than a perfect trip when debuting here on Dec. 30. Filly was near the rail in a large field (10), was bimped "l...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #1 January 29, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (STUMBLING BLOCK) - Veteran has an outstanding local record (6-5-1-0) and since returning here for the first time since last winter he's won two...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 (THE FLORIDA SUNSHINE MILLION'S CLASSIC) January 28, 2012

5:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MUCHO MACHO MAN) - He held his own last winter/spring against the best 3-year-olds in the country and was sent in for a 5 month layoff followin...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 January 28, 2012

4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (NAE PROBLEM) - She broke her maiden here on the grass last out inher first start in 7 1/2 months and trainer Joan Scott has picked a nice spot ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 (THE FLORIDA SUNSHINE MILLIONS F & M SPRINT) January 28, 2012

3:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (POMEROY'S PISTOL) - Professional stalker was an impressive winner here at this distance in a small stakes on Dec 10th. She had a solid year in ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #5 (THE FLORIDA SUNSHINE MILLION DISTAFF) January 28, 2012

2:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (AWESOME FEATHER) - She's a perfect 8-for-8 and was the 2-year-old filly champion back in 2010. Injuries kept her away from action for 11 months...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #2 January 28, 2012

12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (EMMA'S KISS) - Lightly-raced filly races for the leading trainer here (Jamie Ness) and he's winning at just under 50%, an amazing statistic. Th...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 January 27, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (PASS OR PLAY) - Nicely-bred filly finished second here at this price on Jan. 11 in a race that was switched "off the turf". Daughter of "Cozzen...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 January 27, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (AFLEET'S ACLAIM) - Gelding hasn't raced since late July at Saratoga when he raced evenly and was re-claimed by trainer Linda Rice after a one r...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #2 January 27, 2012

12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BABY LETTERS) - Home-bred gelding by "Alphabet Soup" is switched from the grass to the dirt following an even effort here facing special weight...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 January 27, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (EUROSENSATION) - The probable favorite has "burned" a lot of money in her day, but finished a strong second here at this level and distance on ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 January 26, 2012

3:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ZANIAH) - She's stringing starts together for the first time since last spring and speedy fill finished second here on Dec. 23 racing for $16K....

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 January 26, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (RUSSIAN ALLY) - The probable favorite moves up in price following a pair of near misses racing for $16k. Latest, on Dec. 30, saw him involved f...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 January 26, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (EXPRESSION) - She was an impressive maiden winner here at this distance 15 days ago in her first start since racing evenly in her debut at Chur...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #2 January 26, 2012

12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1a (ZONGA ZING) - Hard hitting mare is (19-6-5-1) overall and until this past fall had been competing against better and had a lot of success. Cla...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 January 25, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (WON O WON) - He ran a career best when missing by a 1/2 length racing at this price and distance at Aqueduct on Nov 20th. New York-bred was sen...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 January 25, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (THUNDER PRINCESS) - Nice effort last out sdaw her race close-up through-out and rally to finish 2nd. Effort was at this price and daughter of "...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #4 January 25, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (VAPOR TRACE) - Son of "Ghostzapper" missed by a head here at this level and distance Dec 22nd in his 2nd back off a half-year's absence and fir...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 January 25, 2012

12:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (WARRIOR FROM ABOVE) - Gelding stretches-out off a near miss at this level sprinting here Jan 7th and has been showing steady improvement since ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 January 24, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (AT FIRST SPEIGHT) - Veteran mare is in excellent shape at this time and will be looking for her third in a row in this spot. Stalker and "Lucy ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #5 January 24, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT) - Gelding ran a career best when winning here racing for a $25K on Jan. 1. His connections have him nicely spotted in this...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 January 24, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SUNSHINE DESIRE) - Has excellent early speed and filly finished a pace-setting third here at this tag on Jan. 1. Race was her first off an Eber...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 January 24, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (HARRIET) - Filly from the first crop of "Hard Spun" is working both steadily and fast for trainer Tony Dutrow (25% first time out). All of her ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #10 January 23, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (CUVEE MADAME) - She was a convincing maiden winner going 7 furlongs on Jan. 2, then was eliminated at the start in her first facing winners a ...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 January 23, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (JULENE) - Versatile filly has won on both grass and dirt and ran a career best when she cleared the 3l condition in early Dec. when racing at P...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #6 January 23, 2012

2:30 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (NOFINANCINGNEEDED) - Nice debut on Jan. 4 at Laurel racing at this level saw this gelding stay close after breaking from the rail and rally whi...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 January 23, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (INDEPENDENT LADY) - Improving filly has finished second in both starst since being claimed by Ramon Preciado on Nov. 16. Latest came facing sta...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 January 22, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (MOJITO MINT) - Her two best races have come at this price and last out she finished a close-up third on this surface at this distance. Home-bre...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 January 22, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CEE'S FAST) - Virginia-bred filly impressed in a pair of grass races at Colonial Downs last summer and is training well for her first race sinc...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 January 22, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (LUNCHWITHGODZILLA) - Speedy daughter of "Hook and Ladder" finished second in her first two outings, then tired last out after chasing the pace ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #3 January 22, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (FIRST RUN) - Filly undergoes several changes today in an attempt to break her maiden. Trainer Leigh Delacour will race her on the dirt for the ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #11 January 21, 2012

5:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (ALEX LE GREAT) - Lightly raced gelding by "Afleet Alex" raced evenly for $25K here in a two-turn turf contest on Jan. 4 in his first start for ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 (THE KITTEN'S JOY) January 21, 2012

4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (LUCKY CHAPPY) - Trainer Graham Motion has two colts entered in this stakes and either one can take this. The pair race uncoupled and this colt ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #9 January 21, 2012

4:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (FUR LINED) - Lightly raced in 2011, she went (4-1-2-1) and when last in action, mare was an easy winner at Delaware Park racing for $20K in ear...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #6 January 21, 2012

2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (BIG BLUE SPIRIT) - English import finished second of 24 when debuting at the famous Curragh course in Ireland in late Sept., then rallied to fi...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #4 January 21, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (LUCKY BREW) - Filly by "Milwaukee Brew" loves this surface (6-2-2-0) and is rounding back into form following a 7 week break. She rallied to fi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 January 20, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (SPECIAL ACTION) - Drops and switches from the grass back to the main-track. He's run well on dirt in the past, is working fine, and has a clear...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 January 20, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (COPPER FOREST) - Veteran rallied to finish second here racing for $7500 13 days ago and was claimed by trainer Dom Galluscio. New barn wins at ...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #5 January 20, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (ARCHRIVAL) - Speedy filly just failed to last on Dec. 17 at this tag going 6 furlongs and is (5-0-2-3) since late September. Meets a weak field...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #3 January 20, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (COMIC MISS) - Illinois-bred mare is lightly raced and last out finished third of 12, beaten just under 2 lengths when she was dropped to this p...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 January 19, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (LEVY) - Gelding cuts-back in distance, drops in class, and shortens-up in yardage for this attempt. Four-year-old in the Ness barn tracked, bid...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 January 19, 2012

2:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CAPS LADY) - Daughter of "Hard Spun" tries winners for the first time following an impressive maiden win here on Dec. 9. Freshened-up since tha...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #4 January 19, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (REPENTER) - He's won two of his last three starts following a claim by the leading trainer at this meet (Jamie Ness). Last out he tracked the p...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 January 19, 2012

12:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (TERMINUS) - He was an impressive mauden winner here in late November, racing for $16K and was claimed away from the Pletcher barn that day by E...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 January 18, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (STOP HUNTING) - He's a much improved ruuner of late and was an authoritative winner here at this price and distance one week ago to pick-up his...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #5 January 18, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (THE GREAT ZAMBONI) - Drops back down after tiring facing tougher on Jan 6th. In his previous start he finished 2n, beaten less than a length at...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #3 January 18, 2012

1:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (TRIPP O STEELE) - Races 3rd back off a layoff for the leading trainer here (Jamie Ness) and gelding is the main speed of this small quality fie...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #2 January 18, 2012

12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (EXTRA FUSE) - Veteran mare likes the surface (10-1-4-2) and until recently spent her entire career facing tougher. Dropped to this price here o...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 January 17, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (QUETZALLI) - Races first off a "Lupe" Guerrero claim and he brings this filly back off a two-month break and runs her below the purchase price....

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #7 January 17, 2012

2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #11 (SEASIDE MAGIC) - Barn dropped her down to this price last out and daughter of "Hard Spun" finished second at this trip one month ago. She has ...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 January 17, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (ACROSS THE TRACK) - Home-bred filly showed good speed when debuting in a sprint here at this level Dec. 28. She tired late to finish fourth and...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #2 January 17, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (THE MIGHTY SPARROW) - Price play was competitive in a pair of claimers last fall at Woodbine and raced evenly here for twice this price just o...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 January 16, 2012

5:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (FORTUNATE BILL) - Colt runs first off a Nick Canani claim (a 28% winning angle) and he moves this runner way up in price thia afternoon. He's i...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 January 16, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (RAFFIE'S FACTOR) - Nicely set-up for this, trainer Dom Galluscio stretches this home-bred colt out in distance after he pressed the pace and we...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 January 16, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (PEGGY JANE) - Rumpred to be a runner before her debut in late October at Belmont, she ran well in her debut but was unfortunate to run into "Ag...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #1 January 16, 2012

12:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (DONATE) - Speedy grey filly by "City Zip" has run well in both her dirt starts and last out finished a pace-setting third here at this price on...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 (THE PASCO STAKES) January 14, 2012

4:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (ADIRONDACK KING) - He's won three in a row, all easily racing at Philadelphia Park. Colt is training fast at Palm Meadows for this and he's imp...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 (THE HAL'S HOPE STAKES (G3)) January 14, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (JACKSON BEND) - He's always been a good horse, but last year he brought his game to another level when he came back from a two month break in l...

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AQUEDUCT Race #9 January 14, 2012

4:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (PANTHRO) - The probable favorite ships up from Gulfstream where he ran an excellent pace-chasing 3rd facing much tougher "open" company on Dec....

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #8 (THE GASPARILLA STAKES) January 14, 2012

3:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (DELIGHTFUL MAGIC) - She tired last out going a mile in a G3 stakes at Delta Downs and is working fast at Palm Meadows for one of Canada's top t...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 January 14, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (ROCKIN BOOGIE) - Grey colt by "Rockport Harbor" has run well in all three starts and is working especially fast for his first race since Nov. 2...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #6 January 13, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (N. B. A. MONEY) - He flew home while racing wide last out and was a head back of today's rival Purincat. That Dec. 10 effort was his first on t...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #4 January 13, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (VAPOR TRACE) - He moves up in price following a near miss here on Dec. 22 racing for $5K. The horse that be him narrowly that afternoon was a N...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 January 13, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (SPEEDING ON BY) - Heavily bet when debuting at Calder in late Nov., she set the pace and tired in the last 100 yds to finish second, beaten a l...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 January 13, 2012

12:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (KING AND CRUSADER) - He won a $75K stakes last out at Laurel for fellow Maryland-breds and has shown steady improvement since he was claimed by...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 January 12, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (OUR ELI) - He ran a huge race on this surface Dec. 28 when he finished second facing "open" maidens in the best start in his 11 race career. Ge...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #3 January 12, 2012

1:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (KATZ MY SONG) - He's one of two entered here by trainer Todd Pletcher, and the pair will race as separate betting interests. Speedy sort has th...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 January 12, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (LUDO BAGMAN) - Gelding from the barn of Rick Dutrow finished third despite having some traffic issues when debuting here at this price on Dec. ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #2 January 12, 2012

1:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HIGHLAND SARA) - She was a winner over this surface on Dec. 10 to get her maiden win and trainer Wayne Catalano has given her almost five weeks...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #5 January 11, 2012

2:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (STORM GALILEO) - Up until his last pair this well-bred 6yo had faced tougher his whole career. Claimed by Jamie Ness in late October at Kenelan...

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AQUEDUCT Race #5 January 11, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (CALL THE BALL) - Speedy gelding enters this in top form having gone (3-1-2-0) since late October. 4yo by Vindication come off a wire to wire wi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 January 11, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (EXPRESSION) - She raced evrnly in a large field (12) at Churchill Downs on Nov 12th despite being "bumped" at the break. She finished 4th, beat...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #1 January 11, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (KITTY CITY) - Her trainer (Jamie Ness) has been "on fire" since the beginning of this meet and has saddled 15 winner from 35 starters heading i...

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BEULAH PARK Race #9 January 10, 2012

4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (GHOST PEPPER) - For those of you that don't follow all the tracks on a daily basis, this owner (Billy Hays) and trainer (Joe Woodard) is one o...

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BEULAH PARK Race #5 January 10, 2012

3:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BLUE TIE AFFAIR) - Part of an entry with #1a "Phil's Boy", this colt broke his maiden here on Nov. 11, and has finished second and third in a p...

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BEULAH PARK Race #2 January 10, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #7 (BANJO LADY) - The probable favorite has been bet in her last pair and missed by a 1/2 length when running second at this level and distance on ...

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BEULAH PARK Race #1 January 10, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PRETTY MUCH MINE) - Hawthorne shipper pressed the pace and finished third there, racing for $25000 on Dec. 9. With the end of racing in Chicago...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9 January 9, 2012

3:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (NEON TAN) - Claimed at Churchill Downs in late November by Ed Lehman for $15000, he brings him back almost two months later with blinkers added...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #8 January 9, 2012

3:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (BEHOLD A LADY) - Claimed in late August by Patty Farro for $7500, veteran mare was a winner at this tip on Dec. 19 in her first off a 4 1/2 mon...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #7 January 9, 2012

2:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #12 (TERLINGUA'S CAUSE) - Improving and lightly raced, she was an impressive maiden winner here on Dec. 4 racing for $7500. Daughter of "Giant's Ca...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #1 January 9, 2012

12:25 PM Eastern Top pick: #2 (PALMETTO JIM) - Geldong raced evenly here for twice this price going 7 furlongs on Dec. 4 and will drop into a career soft spot and stretch-out...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #10 January 8, 2012

4:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (HAVANADAYDREAM) - Working fast for his first start since July 1st when he was claimed by trainer Jorge Navarro for $25K. Returns off the long l...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 January 8, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (STOCK FUND) - She regressed a bit in her last pair, but one was against tougher "open" $65K maidens, and in her latest she lost all chance when...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #4 January 8, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SPEAK EASY GAL) - Veteran mare is the clearly the main speed in a contest where 5 of the other 6 entered are one run types. 6yo is working fast...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 January 8, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SHESABRONXBOMBER) - Hawthorne invader spent the first part of her career on the NYRA circuit in a series of dirt sprints but really began to pu...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #7 January 7, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (DISCREET DANCER) - He was reported to be a runner before his debut and didn't disappoint anyone who bet on him that afternoon. Home-bred by "Di...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 (THE BUSANDA STAKES) January 7, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (SWEET SEVENTEEN) - Runs today off a two monh freshening and when last seen she was finishing second in a $152K stakes going 7 furlongs on the W...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #6 January 7, 2012

2:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (SUNRISE LILY) - Drops in half, goes turf to dirt, and she'll be cutting-back in distance. Nice set up for this and 4-year-old has a bullet work...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 January 7, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (DIGITAL JOE) - The probable favorite just failed here at this price going 5.5 furlongs on Dec. 16 in his first start since June 3rd at Belmont...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 January 7, 2012

1:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (A STORY OF REVENGE) - Very lightly-raced filly is (3-1-1-1) and will be making her first start since June 11th. Speed/stalker is training well ...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #8 January 6, 2012

4:00 PM Eastern Top pick: #10 (CORINTHIAN LEATHER) - She did well to finish fourth last out racing at this price as she "hit the gate" at the break, then had to "check" just...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 January 6, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (QUITE A FEAT) - The probable heavy favorite rallied to finish second here racing at this price and distance on Dec. 16. Effort was only her sec...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 January 6, 2012

1:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CEDAR ISLAND) - Filly showed fine early sped before finishing a distant second to the impressive Willet (who's won three in a row now). Home-br...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 January 6, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (JOHNNYPUMP) - Gelding by "Jump Start" has some early speed and will be dropping down to a new low off a eight month absence. Training fine for ...

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AQUEDUCT Race #7 January 5, 2012

3:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (SAXOPHONE LEN) - Improving colt has finished second and third in his last two starts racing here at this level and runs today off a trainer swi...

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AQUEDUCT Race #4 January 5, 2012

1:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (FALAAH) - This race is loaded with big price disappointments and this 5-year-old by "Speightstown" is one of them. He cost $290,000 and has onl...

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AQUEDUCT Race #2 January 5, 2012

12:50 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (EYESEEYOU) - Colt spent the first four starts of his career racing on the Woodbine "poly", and although he showed good speed there he was unabl...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #1 January 5, 2012

12:35 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (LA MALANDRINA) - She comes off a career best figure when she raced evenly here at tis price going 5.5 furlongs on Dec. 17. It was her first sta...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #7 January 4, 2012

3:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (HOWELLING WIND) - He's run well in all 5 starts (1-2-1) and hasn't been beaten more that two lengths in any of them. Speed/stalker finished 2nd...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #6 January 4, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #8 (GLORY PARK) - Lightly raced mare faces winners for the first time after breaking her maiden in a switched contest at Calder on Nov 19th. Daught...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #5 January 4, 2012

2:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (IRISHWOODS) - Already making his 3rd start of this meet, this 4yo by "Woodman" finished 2nd in a sprint at Hawthorne racing at this price on No...

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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #2 January 4, 2012

12:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (MALIBU GEM) - Mare had a nice tune-up for this when she raced just off the pace before tiring during the stretch run of a mile grass contest he...

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PARX RACING(PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #8 (THE SLEIGH RIDE S.) January 3, 2012

3:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (BALTIMORE BELLE) - Mare is one of two horses entered by trainer Mike Trombetta and they'll race uncoupled. Versatile sort has won two stakes in...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #5 January 3, 2012

2:05 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (BRISKAL) - Filly was claimed at Churchill Downs on Nov. 19 by Ramon Preciado for $12,500. She finished 3rd of 12 that afternoon as the favorite...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #4 January 3, 2012

1:40 PM Eastern Top pick: #6 (MISS CELEBRATION) - The probable favorite was an easy maiden winner here going a mile racing for $20K on Nov. 22. Daughter of "Tiznow" has been...

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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #3 January 3, 2012

1:10 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (SPECIAL ENERGY) - Grey colt took some money in his debut and rallied to finish second racing at this price and distance on Dec. 20. Not easy to...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 January 2, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (WIRE TRANZFER) - Colt has good early speed and last out chased a fast pace from a tough outside post (12th of 12) at Calder facing special weig...

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AQUEDUCT Race #6 January 2, 2012

2:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #9 (TWILLERBEE) - She finished 2nd here at this price and trip Dec. 14 in her first race in 7 weeks and first at this low a price. In a winning bar...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #4 January 2, 2012

1:55 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (MAJESTIC MARIA) - Lightly raced grey daughter of "Maria's Mon" has a nice race over the track when she finished second here at this level going...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 January 2, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #3 (DR DISCO) - Very fast from the gate, 4-year-old by "Disco Rico" has a fine overall record on the dirt (9-5-3-1) and is (7-4-3-0) at this distan...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #10 (THE GULFSTREAM PARK DERBY) January 1, 2012

4:45 PM Eastern Top pick: #5 (CASUAL TRICK) - He was an impressive maiden winner at Churchill Downs going a "flat" mile on Nov 18th and trainer Nick Zito has him training ve...

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GULFSTREAM PARK Race #9 (THE OLD HAT STAKES (G2)) January 1, 2012

4:15 PM Eastern Top pick: #4 (SACRISTY) - Lightly raced, talented, and still improving, this $125,000 daughter of "Pulpit" was an impressive maiden winner at Churchill Downs...

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AQUEDUCT Race #3 (THE LADIES HANDICAP) January 1, 2012

1:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (C'S C'S PAL) - In shape mare has improved since switching to the barn of Rick Dutrow and is (3-2-0-1) since that time with all three efforts co...

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AQUEDUCT Race #1 January 1, 2012

12:20 PM Eastern Top pick: #1 (FUNKY MUNKY MAMA) - Speedy and lightly-raced runner draws the rail and is working sharply for her first start since finishing second in a sprin...

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