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MOUNTAINEER PARK Race #7

August 23, 2011
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Premium Pick

Top pick: #3 (CAPTAIN STONE) - Gelding finished evenly here facing tougher on the grass Aug. 1 in his first start since June 12 and trainer Mike Baird will drop him into a career soft spot, switch him from turf to dirt, and shorten him up in distance. Faces a very weak field and should be able to pick up his long awaited maiden win.

2nd pick: #7 (Skylight Warrior) - Logical contender finished second here at this price and distance racing on a sloppy track July 18. Trainer Chris Melton has given him a bit over a month of rest and brings him back with leading rider Deshawn Parker back aboard. Looks like the main danger.

3rd pick: #2 (Batka's Bob) - Six-year-old raced very poorly last out in his first start in almost 11 months and home-bred will drop into a claimer off only a two week break. The only other time he ran with a tag, he finished second at Presque Isle 11 months ago racing for $12.5K Gets a rider upgrade this evening and may grab a minor award.

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