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Australia Racing Preview for 6/3/2014
by Grant Davies Mid-week racing sees us back out at the Sandown Hillside track this week with some nice little opportunities presenting themselves to make some money for the big weekend of racing coming up in Queensland. So without any more delay ...
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Presque Isle Predictions
by Mel Daniels Presque Isle race 2 | 5:50 pm ET
Claiming (5) for 3&up going 1mi & 70yds (A) 7-Gospel Hour He is making his second start after a long layoff. He gets major class relief today after making his 2014 debut in a 34k Sta ...
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Player Quick Pick: SunRay late Pick 4 for 6/3/2014
by Molly Jo Rosen remember: these are the horses I would use to build the ticket ~ by program number ~ not necessarily in preference order... Race 5 | 5:06 pm ET
N2L Claiming (12.5-8) for 3&up F&M going 6.5f
1-Hollywood Icon ~ i ...
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Predicteform tabs Tonalist as Belmont value play
In-depth analysis of the 2014 Belmont Stakes including Pace Figures and Form Cycle Pattern of each starter. Please refer to the Legend or Pattern Guide for back-up definitions and patterns.
The Predicteform.com Pace Figur ...
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Player Quick Pick: SunRay early Pick 4 for 6/3/2014
by Molly Jo Rosen So playing these TwinSpires-sponsored Pick 4s at SunRay Park and Casino on Tuesdays is a really good investment: last week, the early one paid $8,804.80 (with some hittable longshots) and (even with four short priced favorites) t ...
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Bringing New Fans Back To Track Important To Success
Churchill Downs and the Louisville Courier-Journal did a great thing on Saturday when teaming to present a basics of betting seminar geared toward new race fans as part of the track’s Summer n’ Spires Festival that also included food trucks ...
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Monday Harness Preview for 6/2/2014
by Ted Black While tracks such as Pompano Park and Yonkers Raceway are on a brief hiatus, harness racing fans can focus their attention this evening on the Monday card at Harrington Raceway . Among the 14 races, more than half are playable and ...
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Greyhound Preview: Southland for 6/2/2014
by Moneymaker Mike June gets started with a bang as Southland has 18 exciting races on the card for this evening. The picks tonight are spread thru out and feature a race from four different grades, D,C,B and AA. An outstanding lineup of talented ...
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Player Quick Pick: Santa Anita for 6/1/14
Santa Anita 9 | 8:00 pm ET
$20K Maiden Claimer for 3&Up going 5.5 furlongs The finale on Sunday at Santa Anita is a head scratcher, seven of the 11 entrants are between 7-2 and 8-1 on the morning line. Going to try a price and bet on WARREN'S SU ...
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Sunday Pedigree Handicapping With Brisnet.com & Doug Salvatore: Belmont race 1
At long last, two-year-old racing returns to New York when juveniles sprint five furlongs in the Sunday opener (click for FREE Brisnet.com Ultimate Past Performances for this race).
From a wagering standpoint, the two expected favorites m ...
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Player Quick Pick: Santa Anita for 5/31/14
Santa Anita 8 | 7:44 pm ET
G1 American Oaks for 3yo fillies going 1-1/4 mi (T) Same name, new course as the Grade 1 American Oaks will be run for the first time at Santa Anita after a storied history across town at Hollywood Park. This year's fie ...
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Player Quick Pick: Penn National for 5/31/2014
1- Global View : game when he sees daylight
2- Sing the Dream : steps up off the layoff
3- Laddie Boy : near-miss on the dirt last out with a rough trip
4- Bobby's Kitten : line-through worst peformance of his career
5- Storming Inti : speed cuts ...
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Saturday Harness Preview for 5/31/2014
While many thoroughbred racing enthusiasts might merely look upon this Saturday as the last weekend before California Chrome seeks racing immortality by looking to become the sport's 12th Triple Crown winner, harness racing fans will have a bevy of s ...
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Player Quick Pick: Prairie Meadows for 5/31/2014
by Ryan Dickey Prairie Meadows 6 | 9:44 pm ET
Panthers Stakes for 3 yo F going 1 mi. This prep for the Iowa Oaks for next month’s Iowa Festival of Racing, Prairie Meadow’s richest weekend of racing, should be won by the favorite Sugar Shock ...
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Player Quick Pick: Monmouth for 5/31/2014
by D.S. Williamson Monmouth Park 9 | 4:49 pm ET
Optional Claiming (30) for 3&up going 1 1-8 mi. (T) 1/1A – Global Asset/Silent Appeal – If the entry keeps its 8/1 morning line odds, then it’s the overlay in this 8 horse field. Global A ...
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Greyhound Preview: Southland for 5/31/2014
by Moneymaker Mike On tap this evening at the Southland track are 18 exciting and entertaining greyhound races and numerous solid wagering opportunities for the betting public. It's time to put some cash in our pockets and with that in mind let's ...
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Greyhound Preview: Palm Beach for 5/31/2014
Superstar Saturday is in full swing at Palm Beach, as some of the best greyhounds at the track will be going today and tonight. Puppy Stakes Champ Storm Control looks to get back on track in Race 12, along with possibly the #1 racer here JS SpeedyPe ...
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Player Quick Pick: PA Governor's Cup - May 31, 2014
Penn National 2 | 6:33 pm ET
Governor's Cup for 3&Up going 5 furlongs (T) TIGHTEND TOUCHDOWN came into the Governor's Cup in 2013 off of two straight wins and won going away over a stellar field that included Bridgetown and Ben's Cat. This year ...
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Australia Racing Preview for 5/30/2014
by Grant Davies What a great day ahead at Eagle Farm racetrack! With winter upon us the good horses have flocked here to the warmer weather and a crack at some graded stakes racing. Highlighted with the Grade 1 Queensland Oaks! Let’s make some mon ...
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Greyhound Preview: Southland for 5/30/2014
by Moneymaker Mike This evening's card is loaded with top grade races and I've concentrated the picks for tonight on those contests over three different courses. Greyhound racing is always exciting and especially so when we get to see the top dogs ...
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Greyhound Preview: Palm Beach for 5/30/2014
The weekend is here and I am ready for the action to get going today at Palm Beach. Superstars running here all weekend long, along with the return of the Marathon makes for awesome action to watch at one of the top greyhound tracks in the country. ...
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Santa Anita Pick 6 - $407,077 Carryover, May 30, 2014
Santa Anita 3 | 7:02 pm ET
$407,077 Pick 6 Carryover Double carryover of over $407,000 in the pick-6 on Friday at Santa Anita; let's take a look at some of the highlights of the sequence, which starts with race three. MIDNIGHT MAYHEM and TAKEIT ...
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Australia Racing Preview for 5/29/2014
by Grant Davies The Geelong synthetic track is the destination for today’s racing in Australia, so why don’t we take a quick peek and get some bank built for the graded stakes races tomorrow. GEELONG – AUS A RACE 2 - PREMIER FRUITS GROUP ...
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Greyhound Preview: Southland for 5/29/2014
by Moneymaker Mike Let's get a early jump on the upcoming weekend's activities with a Thursday night slate of 18 exciting greyhound races on the card and several nice wagering opportunities to put some extra cash in our pockets. The picks for Sout ...
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Greyhound Preview: Palm Beach for 5/29/2014
We are back at Palm Beach for the Thursday racing action. 15 fantastic races to watch and play all afternoon long. Only one Grade A race on the card in the 15 th gives the rookies at the track the spotlight today to show if they can be the next supe ...
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It's a big day at Arlington International Racecourse
There is a lot going on today at Arlington Park : in addition to the daily promotions Brisnet.com ( free early Pick 4 PPs ) and TwinSpires.com ( Let 8 Ride ) does, there are a bunch of carryovers at the Chicagoland track, including $21,190 in the ...
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Greyhound Preview: Southland for 5/28/2014
by Moneymaker Mike This evening's card of 18 races is sure to be an exciting one as I believe we are in store for some big surprises and several nice big $$$$$$ payouts. The program has quality greyhounds going paw to paw and I look for class and ...
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Greyhound Preview: Palm Beach for 5/28/2014
Many of the top win leaders at Palm Beach are set to go for the Wednesday racing action. 15 super races that includes new up and comer Fly Derek Jeter looking for 3 straight in Race 2 and Atascocita Golda going for win #28 in the finale. Lots of gre ...
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Horse Sense: Rating Triple Crown Losses
Trainer Bob Baffert was thought to have a Derby contender in 1998 with Indian Charlie, who won that year’s Santa Anita Derby. However, it was Real Quiet who won the marquee race, and he added the Preakness two weeks later: setting the stage for Baffe ...
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Australia Racing Preview for 5/27/2014
by Grant Davies Mid-racing sees us attend beautiful Mornington racetrack where we can get our weekend wallet started by finding a few winners. So let’s get to it! MORNINGTON – AUS A RACE 4 - A POSITIVE MOVE HANDICAP 2000m $35,000 (AUS) 3 ...
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Player Quick Pick: SunRay late Pick 4 for 5/27/2014
by Molly Jo Rosen So after taking the 8-Miss Joy off my early Pick 4 ticket at the last minute (of course she wins at 7-1!) , let's try and take down the TwinSpires sponsored Late Pick 4 at SunRay Park and Casino, shall we?! As always with my m ...
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Player Quick Pick: Presque Isle for 5/27/2014
by Mel Daniels Presque Isle Race 2 | 5:50 pm ET
Claiming (7.5) for 3&up F&M going 5.5f (A) 6-No Pussy Cat Here ~ This 6yr old mare is making her 2014 debut today. In 7 career starts, she has won 2 and placed in 2 others. In her las ...
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Player Quick Pick: SunRay early Pick 4 for 5/27/2014
by Molly Jo Rosen I'm loving these TwinSpires.com sponsored Pick 4s at SunRay every Tuesday! Maybe they aren't horses or connections you're super familiar with, but that makes it all the more fun of a puzzle to solve. Let's try and take down both ...
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Greyhound Preview: Palm Beach for 5/27/2014
After a terrific holiday weekend of racing, Palm Beach once again showed why it is one of the premier greyhound tracks in the country. The action comes back for the Tuesday card with more great races to watch and play all afternoon long. Many of th ...
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What if rainbow 6 addition: Borislow costs Monday's winners thousands
Whether you’re a gambling sadist or a masochist, the “what if” game is surely a part of your repertoire.
One of my favorite racetrack/OTB denizens is the sadist quickest to remind a winner that s/he could have won even more if only s/he had be the ...
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Greyhound Preview: Southland for 5/26/2014
by Moneymaker Mike Southland Greyhound Park has an entertaining and appealing card for today's racing action as there are a total of 20 races to enjoy and wager on. I've concentrated my picks today on several of the lower grade contests on this pr ...
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Greyhound Preview: Dubuque for 5/26/2014
by Gary Dura Dubuque Greyhound Park has a holiday card this afternoon. It is capped with the Memorial Sprint in race 12. It is on the 3/16 th course. Race 1 : Maiden. Zero (8) has no break next to her. Also consider Boc’s Dragonlady (3). Her la ...
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Player Quick Pick: Santa Anita, May 26, 2014
Santa Anita 7 | 7:350 pm ET
G1 Gamely for 3&Up F&M going about 1-1/8 mi (T) No massive Rainbow 6 pool on Memorial Day, but there is a pick-6 carryover at Santa Anita of just over $94,000. In the sequence is the Grade 1 Gamely for fillies an ...
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Rainblown: near-miss ends jackpot tries
Our office had a mantra during the two months the TwinSpires.com player’s pool chased the Rainbow^6 seven-figure carryover at Gulfstream Park: It’s OK if you don’t hit it as long as no one else does.
And so it went for two months of a mix some d ...
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Player Quick Pick: Monmouth for 5/25/2014
by Ryan Dickey Monmouth race 10 | 5:12 pm ET
Claiming (25-20) for 3&up going 1-1/16 mi. (T) MOST PROBABLE WINNER: 5-Runyan Humor If this horse wasn’t making his Monmouth turf course debut, the morning line would have probably been lo ...
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Player Quick Pick: Gulfstream for 5/25/2014
by D.S. Williamson Gulfstream Park 6 | 4:00 pm ET
Claiming (25) for 3&up F&M going 1 1-16 mi. (T) 9 – Marie’s Music – Why would I suggest that horseplayers take a look at an entrant trained by an 0 for 82 on the year trainer that is ...
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Santa Anita - Mizdirection Stakes, May 25, 2014
Santa Anita 7 | 7:00 pm ET
Mizdirection for 3&Up F&M going about 6-1/2 f (T) A perfect name for a stakes race down the hill as Mizdirection was a pure beast over the course, winning the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint in both 2012 and 2013. A horse for ...
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Saturday Harness Preview for 5/24/2014
In the two weekends between the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes, while many thoroughbred racing fans eagerly await California Chrome's pursuit of becoming the sport's 12th Triple Crown winner, harness racing fans will be following the action cl ...
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Player Quick Pick: Monmouth for 5/24/2014
by Ryan Dickey Monmouth race 11 | 5:43 pm ET
Majestic Light Stakes for 3&up going 1 mi & 70 yds MOST PROBABLE WINNER: 6-Code West Although he won’t be the post-time favorite, thanks to the horse one gate to the right of him, Code W ...
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Player Quick Pick: Gulfstream for 5/24/2014
by D.S. Williamson As we're all gearing up for Monday's monster mandatory payout on the Rainbow 6, let's head to South Florida early and see if we can't build a bankroll. Saturday’s feature at Gulfstream Park is a $62,500 Allowance Optional Claim ...
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Greyhound Preview: Southland for 5/24/2014
by Moneymaker Mike Another Saturday night of fun filled greyhound racing entertainment at Southland is highlighted by a 2013 All-American displaying his talents while going for his fourth straight win. We have that race along with others included ...
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Greyhound Preview: Dubuque for 5/24/2014
by Gary Dura We’re heading into a long holiday weekend. There is no better way to start it than with a trip to the track! Race 1 : Maiden. L’s Yadi (3) looks to be coming into form. However, RJ’s Emmit (1) has kept improving, and should have an ...
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Santa Anita - Charles Whittingham Handicap, May 24, 2014
Santa Anita 7 | 7:00 pm ET
G2 Charles Whittingham Hcp for 3&Up going 1-1/4 mi (T) The pace set up in the Last Tycoon was not ideal for QUICK CASABLANCA , but the classy horse was able to overcome it and win by a head at 16-1. The Chilean-bred ...
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Australia Racing Preview for 5/23/2014
by Grant Davies As our winter is fast approaching the best horses are heading north to Doomben for some quality graded stakes racing. Let’s take a look at the fields and see what we can find to get ourselves enjoying Lobster by the end of the day ...
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Greyhound Preview: Southland for 5/23/2014
by Moneymaker Mike What an evening of championship greyhound racing we have for tonight as the 2014 Southland Razorback Classic stakes comes to a close with both the consolation and finals races being run. I have both of these contests included in ...
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Pedigree Handicapping with Brisnet.com & Doug Salvatore: Friday babies
Nice score on Thursday at Santa Anita with 7-to-2 on Seduire to kick off that card, so let’s see what we can come up with on Friday.
Churchill Downs Race 2 (click for free Brisnet.com Ultimate Past Performances)
A field of seven runners ...
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Greyhound Preview: Palm Beach for 5/23/2014
by Palm Beach Jason
15 more fantastic races get the Memorial Weekend started at Palm Beach Friday. The highest handling greyhound track in the country brings back the Marathon in Race 12 and also showcases some of the best stars in Race 15 with ...
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Greyhound Preview: Southland for 5/22/2014
by Moneymaker Mike This evening's schedule finds several good wagering opportunities thru out the card and I have included those in the picks for tonight. There are some very competitive contests on the program and several very talented greyhounds ...
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Greyhound Preview: Palm Beach for 5/22/2014
by Palm Beach Jason The Thursday racing at Palm Beach should just be tremendous. Four Grade A races highlight the card, along with one of the hottest superstars around JS SpeedyPebbles going for season win #26 in the 14 th Race. Many other story ...
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Greyhound Preview: Southland for 5/21/2014
by Moneymaker Mike This evening's card is full of great racing matchups and is highlighted by several very competitive grade AA contests. Some of Southland's most talented greyhounds have drawn in tonight and they will be showcasing their blazing ...
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In 2006, both Panza and Pletcher expected a Triple Crown winner to retire
In various forms, the biggest question between now and the Belmont Stakes is, “Will California Chrome win American Thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown?”
If he does become the first to do it since Affirmed in 1978, then it won’t take long for people ...
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Greyhound Preview: Dubuque for 5/21/2014
by Gary Dura We’re finally getting some warmer weather in Dubuque; let’s see how that affects the greyhounds at Dubuque Greyhound Park. Some selections for Wednesday’s matinee card: Race 1 : Maiden. O Ya Gizmo (4) should get the early lead. How ...
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Thursday babies with Dougie Sal
As a bettor, I very much enjoy early season two-year-old sprint races. In the past, I've found them to be the most profitable type of race to bet, and they've helped me endure through many years as a professional horseplayer who, for a long time, had ...
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Greyhound Preview: Palm Beach for 5/21/2014
by Palm Beach Jason 15 fantastic races comes your way for the Wednesday racing at Palm Beach. Season wins leader KB’s Like A Fox headlines the card in Race 4, along with some very competitive races all afternoon long to watch, play and enjoy. Her ...
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Tuesday Harness Preview for 5/20/2014
by Ted Black Congrats to those players who hit Faster Faster at Yonkers on Monday night: huge effort to run second at 70-1! While most tracks save their best cards for the weekends, Rosecroft offers its best night of racing on Tuesday ...
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Player Quick Pick: SunRay Late Pick 4 for 5/20/2014
by Molly Jo Rosen So we got knocked out in the first leg of the first Pick 4 today... this is why we turn the page and try again! *fingers crossed* for better luck with the late Pick 4! These are listed in program order and are how we would stru ...
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Player Quick Pick: SunRay Early Pick 4 for 5/20/2014
by Molly Jo Rosen A set of really interesting Pick 4s are on tap today at SunRay Park & Casino. I'm playing? Are you? Bet now! Early Pick 4 starts with the 1st at 3:30 pm ET or 1:30 pm local MT Selections are listed in program - not preferen ...
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Player Quick Pick: Indiana Grand for 5/20/2014
by Mel Daniels Indiana Downs race 5 | 3:57 pm ET
Claiming (6) for 3&up going 1mi & 70yds 4-Electric Alphabet scratched 5-Swift Strike This 11yo Tampa Bay Downs invader gets back to the dirt today, and he will enjoy the nic ...
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Greyhound Preview: Palm Beach for 5/20/2014
by Palm Beach Jason Sibling rivalry is the main story at Palm Beach going into the Tuesday action. Puppy Stakes Champ Storm Control is the class of the card in the 14 th , as he takes on fellow A Grader and brother Submariner. A pair of sisters in ...
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Monday Harness Preview for 5/19/2014
by Ted Black When the dust settled after Saturday's Preakness Stakes and racing fans realized the sport of kings could be on the verge of crowning its 12th Triple Crown winner, standardbred enthusiasts are going to have to take a deep breath and t ...
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Greyhound Preview: Southland for 5/19/2014
by Moneymaker Mike This evening's program is highlighted by the 2013 All-American and multi stakes winner Kiowa Producer going after his 11th win in his last 12 races and his 30th win in 48 races at Southland. He is the real deal indeed and will b ...
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Player Quick Pick: Gulfstream for 5/18/2014
by D.S. Williamson Gulfstream Park 6 | 4:00 pm ET
Claiming (16) for 3&up going 1-1/16 mi.(T) 9 – Dynamic Boy – Dynamic Boy has a 6-4 record out of 29 lifetime races. The record includes a victory going 1 mile over Gulfstream’s turf at ...
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The Emotional Value of California Chrome
Sometime between the Santa Anita Derby and the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands , I decided that California Chrome was no longer worth betting.
And it’s cost me, but more in terms of prestige than in my wallet. The $7 he paid winning the D ...
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Santa Anita - Adoration Stakes, May 18, 2014
Santa Anita 8 | 7:44 pm ET
G3 Adoration for 3&Up F&M going 1-1/16 mi LET FAITH ARISE is a Grade 1 winner and the filly to beat in the Grade 3 Adoration on Sunday at Santa Anita. She is coming off a fourth place finish in the Grade 1 Apple Blos ...
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California Chrome: Consider It Handled
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Preakness Predictions
The plan for 'Curlin I'm told is to sit just off the hip of 'Chrome and get first run off the turn. For a horse who started the season as a freakish sprinter, he's about as tactical as the Derby winner. Does that mean he wins? Not in my mind. But ...
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Player Quick Pick: Gulfstream for 5/17/014
by D.S. Williamson Gulfstream Park 8 | 5:02 pm ET
Optional Claiming (25) for 3&up going 1 mi. 4 – Bird E House – That was one heck of a maiden victory that Bird E House rewarded trainer Martin Wolfson for claiming him for $35K. The three ...
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Player Quick Pick: Monmouth for 5/17/2014
by Ryan Dickey Monmouth race 11 | 6:00 pm ET
G3 Redbank for 3&up going 1 mi. (T) This field will be whittled-down to a few contenders after some defections, and scratches by Main Track Only entrants (including the coupled entry to the mo ...
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Free money headlines Preakness day wagering opportunities
Well, we didn't embarrass ourselves yesterday , as the horses we figured could win did, though with a few underlays in that bunch and neither of our longshots (Image of Anna in the Black-Eyed Susan and Valid in the Pimlico Special) doing anything (i ...
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Preakness Field: What You Need to Know
by Molly Jo Rosen Racing can be filled with all sorts of tricky angles and PPs can be daunting... here TwinSpires takes a bit of the guesswork out of it for you with a quick snapshot of each runner in the Preakness field: 1-Dynamic Impact : ...
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Player Quick Pick: Churchill Downs for 5/14/2014
by Molly Jo Rosen Churchill Downs race 6 | 3:30 pm ET
N2L Claiming (30-25) for 3&up going 6.5f 1-Silver Antelope : home at this level with a clean trip
2-Liberal Spin : freshened since decent effort v. good horses
3-Smoking Romance ...
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Saturday Harness Preview for 5/17/2014
Since its inception in 1976, the Meadowlands has owned a reputation as being harness racing's premiere track and this weekend the New Jersey mile oval will pay tribute to one of the sport's original great venues, Roosevelt Raceway, which conducted ...
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Greyhound Preview: Southland for 5/17/2014
by Moneymaker Mike Another exciting Saturday night at Southland with a full slate of races where the greyhounds display their talents and their blazing speed over three different courses. Included in this evening's contests is an always entertaini ...
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Greyhound Preview: Dubuque for 5/17/2014
by Gary Dura Race 1 : Maiden. Not much in this race, in my view. I like the 6, Boc’s Magnomizer, to get out and be gone. The 2, Pat C Lyric, could be a factor out of the box if the 3 and 4 go mid-track. Daily double: 26/27 Race 2 : Grade E. LC ...
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Santa Anita - Starter Allowance, May 17, 2014
Santa Anita 11 | 8:27 pm ET
Starter Allowance for 3&Up going 6.5f There is a pick-6 carryover of over $52,000 on Saturday at Santa Anita with the feature race the Grade 3 American on the turf. That race; however, is not part of the pick-6 s ...
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Player Quick Pick: Pimlico for 5/16/2014
by Molly Jo Rosen So maybe it doesn't get the same love that Oaks Day did two weeks ago, but Black Eyed Susan Day is just as fun ~ and potentially just as lucrative. So why not take a shot at the $.50 All Stakes Pick 3? Below are the horses I woul ...
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Should We Change the Triple Crown?
“We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best o ...
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The Worst Overlay in History
Ever since California Chrome won the Kentucky Derby in a time rivalled by wooden horses on a merry-go-round, the dissenters have been out in force.
Racing fans and pundits alike have been quick to label California Chrome as “ ...
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Greyhound Preview: Southland for 5/16/2014
by Moneymaker Mike Another big weekend of exciting greyhound racing is upon us and the Southland program for the evening is loaded with future stars and savvy veterans showing their abilities and talent. The picks include an early distance race al ...
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Preakness weekend Friday: A Special BESt Bet
Rain washed races off the turf on Friday at Pimlico Race Course, and while the main track is sloppy neither the Black-Eyed Susan nor the Pimlico Special lost any horses to scratches, and it is those two races where I plan to take my biggest stands no ...
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Santa Anita - $10,000 Claimer, May 16, 2014
Santa Anita 6 | 8:37 pm ET
$10,000 Claimer for 3&Up going 6.5f Wide open field of claimers going six and one-half furlongs and there doesn't appear to be a lot of speed so going to take a chance and bet on SENATOR BOB from the Javier Sierra bar ...
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Greyhound Preview: Southland for 5/15/2014
by Moneymaker Mike This evening's program is a good one with several good opportunities to cash in on some well posted upset possibilities and a couple of solid AA grade contests with one race featuring a member of the greyhound 2013 All-American ...
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Player Quick Pick: Arlington for 5/15/2015
by Mel Daniels Arlington Park Race 4 | 3:38 pm ET
Claiming (25) for 3&up going 6f (A) 5-Caleb's Comet 3 seems to be the number for this 4yo gelding. He is making his 3rd start of the year at a 3rd different track, and a 3rd different ...
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Predicteform Preakness Analysis: Social Inclusion a "True Contender" Against California Chrome
The Predicteform.com Pace Figures will tell you if a horse is likely to improve or regress in its next start. Pace Figures are not just a single speed number, but rather a series of numbers that are incredibly powerful in identifying the Form Cycle P ...
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Greyhound Preview: Palm Beach for 5/15/2014
by Palm Beach Jason Tremendous card on tap for the Thursday card at Palm Beach, with some of the best greyhounds at this track slated to race. Wins leader KB’s Like A Fox goes for win #34 in Race 4, while a heavyweight matchup in the 15 th sees P ...
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Horse Sense: Cruzing the Preakness Pace
Kid Cruz may not be fast enough to win Saturday. This is certainly a major class test, given his two stakes wins have both come against much slower horses than the ones he’ll face in the Preakness. However, if pace makes the race: the Linda Rice ...
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The importance of handicapping who's fastest today, not who's historically fast
Following a week of wailing and gnashing of teeth by some racing fans regarding how several handicapping services measured California Chrome’s Kentucky Derby -winning performance, Doug Salvatore finally addressed the true importance of this figure i ...
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Greyhound Preview: Southland for 5/14/2014
by Moneymaker Mike A full slate of greyhound racing is on tap at Southland for Wednesday with 18 exciting races awaiting us this evening. There is a good mix of our veteran greyhounds along with several new young and talented pups and a good many ...
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Greyhound Preview: Palm Beach for 5/14/2014
15 more terrific races get rolling for Wednesday’s action at Palm Beach. One of the best 545 yard racers in Juggernaut goes in the finale, along with other races that have some quality plays and great watches. Here are the top races I will be fo ...
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Greyhound Preview: Dubuque for 5/14/2014
by Gary Dura It’s another week, so it’s another matinee to kick off the live racing schedule at Dubuque Greyhound Park. Here are some selections: Race 1 : Maiden starts the day. O Ya Hawkeye (8) should be clear on the outside. I don’t like taki ...
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