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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Meadowlands

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Race 7 - Post: 9:15 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 91 - Purse:$25000 - BREEDERS CROWN - ELIMINATION 3 YEAR OLD FILLIES ALL HORSES REPORT TO DETENTION BY NOV 7TH BY 3:30PM ALL HORSES IN THIS RACE HAVE PARTICIPATED IN A PRE-RACE STAKES BARN SINCE 3:30 PM FRIDAY NO COUPLED ENTRIES PER NJRC THE FIRST 5 IN THE OFFICIAL ORDER OF FINISH WILL ADVANCE TO THE FINAL SANDBETWEENURTOES - FIRST TIME LASIX ELIMINATION WINNERS WILL DRAW FOR POSTS 1-5 IN THE FINAL


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 7 WEEPER 5/2


# 6 SANDBETWEENURTOES 5/1


# 4 ALLSTAR RATING 12/1


WEEPER definitely could be the harness racer to beat for this race. Might be there at a nice price tag. Clearly one to keep in your exotics. May be the finest in the group of animals here, showing very nice figures of late. Avg speed is a solid 94. This solid standardbred recorded a good speed fig in last race. Looks to be going well to come right back. SANDBETWEENURTOES - Drawing the 6 post at this track has lead to a much higher than average win pct. This filly has room to improve, especially with first time Lasix. ALLSTAR RATING - The consortium has Gingras on its list of drivers who are on fire of late. Last 30 days win pct is fantastic. This race horse has shown us some ability in the past, just look at the 90 avg class ranking. Should play well for this race.

Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Yonkers Raceway

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Race 5 - Post: 8:30 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 84 - Purse:$9000 - CLAIMING ALLOWANCE $12,500 1ST, 2ND OR 3RD IN LAST START. 3 YO 50%, 4 YO 25%, F& M 20%


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 2 LONG FIGHT HANOVER 7/2


# 5 BAY FISHEN DOC 4/1


# 6 PICTONIAN PRIDE 3/1

The consensus in this contest is that LONG FIGHT HANOVER is the one to beat. Seems to have a respectable class edge based on the participants he has raced against. Clear-cut returns over time for this driver-trainer combination. This entrant is an obvious selection. BAY FISHEN DOC - Don't let a standardbred with such a clear-cut winning percent like this be overlooked. Been competing with some tougher customers of late, has a distinct class advantage. (Average Rating 84). PICTONIAN PRIDE - Take a look at this horse's avg speed figure of 85 and compare to today's class rating. Looks like a competitive wager. Many bettors will recognize the stellar TrackMaster speed fig in the last outing. Stacks up against any horse in this field.

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Retama Park

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Race 3 - Claiming - 7.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $7500 Class Rating: 73

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 120 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $15,000



RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 2 SLEW'S SONG 6/1


# 3 KISSIN TYCOON 6/1


# 5 ROYAL CHA CHA 2/1

My selection for this event is SLEW'S SONG. She must be considered given the solid speed figs. KISSIN TYCOON - Has run soundly when racing a dirt sprint race. Looks very strong versus this group and will most likely be one of the front-runners. ROYAL CHA CHA - Ran a very strong last race. She has been running very well and the speed figures are among the strongest in this field.

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Thistledown

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Race 1 - Claiming - 8.2f on the Dirt. Purse: $10300 Class Rating: 60

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE OCTOBER 14 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 14 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000



RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 6 ALL OF OLIVES LOVE 5/2


# 1 FAMOUS GRADUATE 9/2


# 9 ANGEL IN MY EYES 6/1

ALL OF OLIVES LOVE looks to be a quite good contender. Looks strong for the conditions of this race today, showing solid numbers in dirt route races recently. Has strong Speed Figures and has to be considered for a wager in this contest. FAMOUS GRADUATE - Have to believe this horse will do well following the quick turnaround. Is a definite contender - given the 57 speed fig from her most recent race. ANGEL IN MY EYES - Has been running solidly lately and ought to be on or close to the front end early on. This filly has posted some nice finishes in her last couple of starts.

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Gulfstream West - Race #8 - Post: 3:58pm - Optional Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $37,000 Class Rating: 103

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#8 SATURDAY SPECIAL (ML=8/1)
#9 ROMPIN REID (ML=8/1)
#5 OCEAN SEVEN (IRE) (ML=20/1)
#4 TELL TALE FRIEND (ML=5/1)


SATURDAY SPECIAL - This racer could be tough in today's race, especially since Delgado rode last time out and now should be acquainted with this one. A win percent the likes of what Delgado and Walder have achieved together is terrific. ROMPIN REID - A horse coming back this rapidly after a sharp effort is a good sign. This thoroughbred may have too much power on the grass for the rest of the field. Coming out of the turn for home, he could put these away. OCEAN SEVEN (IRE) - Last race at Gulfstream West on October 16th was a big class drop for this horse. Facing similar foes in today's race. He should do well today. Average class figure is tops in this group. I think that is a big advantage for a turf race. Look for this one to go straight to the finish line at some pretty good odds in this race. Ran fifth in last race, but not more than 5 from the lead at the wire. TELL TALE FRIEND - Navarro must have known this gelding would run well at this track. Won his last race here on October 18th and now goes for back-to-back wins. This jockey and trainer have a fantastic winning pct when they are put together. This pony coming off a sharp performance in the last thirty days is a contender in my book. Navarro is solid in turf routes. This animal should have no alibis if he doesn't win.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 ENTHRONE (ML=3/1), #3 STEEL N PACK (ML=4/1), #2 ROMAN'S AVENUE (ML=5/1),

ENTHRONE - Oddsmaker's morning line of 3/1 make this thoroughbred a pass by my criteria. STEEL N PACK - Finished fifth in his most recent race with a disappointing speed figure. When I look at today's class figure, it would take an improved performance to prove victorious after that in this field. ROMAN'S AVENUE - 5/1 is not enough of a price to take on this horse.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#8 SATURDAY SPECIAL is the play if we get odds of 6/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [5,8,9]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Golden Gate - Race #5 - Post: 2:45pm - Maiden Special - 8.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $26,000 Class Rating: 84

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#3 MIDNIGHT DESTINY (ML=5/2)
#7 GEM TWIST (ML=2/1)


MIDNIGHT DESTINY - Finished ahead of today's favorite in the last race at Golden Gate. Can do the same again in today's race. I like to wager on this handicapping angle, a campaigner coming back off a nice effort within the last thirty days. Three consecutive improved speed figs (63-66-80) make this horse a solid contender. GEM TWIST - Russell Baze comes to ride after getting to know the horse in the last race. A win percent the likes of what 'Muscle' and 'King Jerry' have achieved together is outstanding. Running on the turf today, you should review a horse's class. This one has the top number in the bunch. Have to make this horse a serious competitor; he comes off a solid race on Oct 25th.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 JUST PIPE DOWN (ML=7/2), #2 LUCKY PIRATE (ML=5/1), #6 BOSSMON (ML=8/1),

JUST PIPE DOWN - Don't think that this colt has value at 7/2 this time out. LUCKY PIRATE - Doesn't look to be worth 5/1 this time. Pass on him this time. BOSSMON - Didn't end up on the board on Sep 6th at Golden Gate. Followed it up with another less than stellar effort.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#3 MIDNIGHT DESTINY is the play if we get odds of 7/5 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

Handicapped by Rick Needham at Aqueduct

RACE #8 -3:43 PM

11.0 FURLONGS TURF THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD OPTIONAL CLAIMING $69,000.00 PURSE

#8 ROADHOG
#3 BARREL OF LOVE
#5 GOLDEN ITIZ
#11 RED VINE

#8 ROADHOG, a 9-2 shot, qualifies as a TrackMaster PLUS "PowerPony," is the only entry in this O.C. field not taking a step-up in class, and has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in four of his last five outings, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in his 5th race back. #3 BARREL OF LOVE is 4-1 in the morning line, and has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in three of his last five starts. Jockey Irad Ortiz and Trainer Rudy Rodriguez send him to the post ... they've hit the board with 58% of more than 150 entries saddled as a team to date.

Woodbine Harness: Friday 11/14 analysis
By Greg Gangle

DRF HARNESS

Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

Best Bet: TOTALLY RIPPED (8th)

Spot Play: SEB (1st)


Race 1

(7) SEB is fresh off a win on this circuit in a speedy 1:56 4/5 for trainer Ray Paquette. (9) TEQUILA HAZE looks like a good option at a price with his recent performances and his manners throughout the mile. (1) MOONLIGHT ESPOIR might be the favourite when the gates unfold and he may be vulnerable with his winning record this season.

Race 2

(2) AMERICAN IN PARIS has been the mare to beat in this class for many weeks and she rarely disappoints. (4) WAASMULA was on her toes last week in her first start off the shelf as she found the wire first in 1:51 2/5. (3) MARLEE B draws inside and has hit the board in four of her last five starts.

Race 3

(1) BET YA was a beaten favourite and may offer a fair price in this field against older company again this week. (7) MEA LILLEY MARK was a winner in each of her last two starts and comes from a high percentage trainer in Sue Gangell. (5) RUBIS PRESCOTT comes from a high percentage trainer in Dean Nixon and the four-year-old was a recent winner in her latest.

Race 4

(5) SIR LBS Z TAM has been very consistent as of late and was a game third one week ago in this class for trainer Richard Moreau. (6) PUTMEINTOGO raced terrific last week to earn her third win of the season. (3) BOAT HOUSE ROW has been more consistent as of late for trainer Rene Laarman and the pacing miss turned in a game second-place performance in her latest behind Putmeintogo.

Race 5

(1) DONTCHEATONMENOW made a miscue in his latest, but now enters this series and is a top threat based on his class relief and the connections he comes from. (10) RAMAS LAST SON will need to overcome the outside post 10, but has hit the board in four of his last five starts for trainer Ed Peconi, Jr. (3) ME THE BOSS has been racing very consistent as of late and can't get overlooked for the triactor if the price is right.

Race 6

(5) JENNA CASIMIR is a much better mare than she's been showing and now drops into the bottom condition here on the WEG Circuit. (3) DREAMFAIR ECLIPSE draws inside this week, comes from the Fletcher barn and gets Waples in the bike. (4) RAVISHNMASTERPIECE moves back onto this circuit after competing at Vernon Downs and will re-enter the Rod Boyd stable.

Race 7

(2) BIG SURF draws inside this week and was a winner in each of his last three starts for trainer Richard Moreau. (6) I C D MOOLAH was a winner last week in this class and has been a consistent threat on this circuit as of late. (5) VITAL SIGN has also been very consistent in this class as of late and will offer a short price and is a good candidate for the triactor.

Race 8

(2) TOTALLY RIPPED will gain a lot of attention in this contest based on his winning effort last week in 1:55 2/5. (7) WARRAWEE PREFERRED comes from a top trotting trainer in Per Henriksen and this Federal Flex gelding offered a high price last week while finishing second at 25-1. (1) HEADSAREGONNA TURN draws the rail this week, comes from a high percentage trainer and gets driver Randy Waples in the bike.

Race 9

(3) EVEIL DUN CHAMPION looks like the logical choice in this dash following his three race win streak coming into tonight’s contest. (7) KINDOFABIGDEAL was a heavy favourite last week and didn't disappoint as the gelding cruised to a new career best time of 1:53.1 for trainer Richard Moreau. (4) MISTER ACCUMULATOR is the most experienced horse in this field with 17 starts this season for trainer Tony O'Sullivan.

Race 10

(1) VIP BAYAMA draws the rail in this Autumn Series opening leg and faces a much easier bunch this evening. (2) SO BAD IM GOOD will make his third start since receiving some time off for trainer/driver Joe Hudon. (5) MY LUCKY BLUEJEANS comes from the Corey Johnson barn and will add lasix for the first time this evening.

Race 11

(7) NINE LIVES HANOVER has won three of her last four starts and just missed last week at this level. (8) J HIGH was a winner last week in this class and gets a new pilot tonight in Jonathan Drury. The pacing miss appears to be very versatile, but at times doesn't seem to be interested until the top of the stretch. (4) LIFES CALL draws inside again this week and got marching orders in her latest from driver/trainer Kevin Austin.

Meadowlands: Friday 11/14 Analysis
By Derick Giwner

DRF HARNESS

Race 1 - $25,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool

Race 3 - $30,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

Race 7 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool


MEET STATS: 0 - 0 / $0.00

Best Bet: SAYITALL BB (4th)

Spot Play: SOUTHWIND ROULETTE (6th)


Race 1

(2) BRITISH STEEL looks like a standout on paper coming off some very nice efforts at Woodbine. (1) HILL I AM looked imposing as a 2-year-old but had plenty of trouble minding his manners when started up this year. It looks like hobbles have helped. (4) OUTBURST has some ability when he feels like behaving.

Race 2

(3) MISSION BRIEF is hit or miss. If she trots, she wins. (5) SMEXI is no world beater, but she should come away in close order and get a good piece, or win if the top one misbehaves. (7) DANIELLE HALL was racing very well before the recent miscue.

Race 3

(7) SASSA HANOVER has more tactical speed than likely favorite (5) JK SHE'SALADY and that could make a huge difference in the outcome. While I'm not a huge 'driver choice' guy, Yannick Gingras usually picks the horse he feels is best, and while both are quality young ladies, I'm going to side with his decision. JK She'salady is undefeated and has looked awesome at times; must use. (1) HEAVENLY BRIDE looks good if you toss her last effort in the slop.

Race 4

(2) SAYITALL BB has been super since her summer freshening and figures to be pointed down the road in this spot. (7) GETTINGREADYTOROLL is probably the fastest horse in this field, but she is wildly inconsistent; tough call. (1) ACT NOW was in career form prior to her recent flop in the slop. The track should be dry on Friday.

Race 5

(6) BAMBINO GLIDE has plenty of early speed and sports a crazy-good 16-for-35 career win rate. Four-year-old may be able to take advantage of a field mostly prepping for next week's Breeders Crown Open Mare Trot. (2) BEE A MAGICIAN and (4) CLASSIC MARTINE are the two best older trotting mares in training right now. If either works out a trip, she will win. (5) OPENING NIGHT is a classy old guy with early speed.

Race 6

(3) SOUTHWIND ROULETTE has missed a bunch of time lately-which is always a concern-but comes off a credible effort from an outside post at Dover. Something tells me this gal is sitting on a big mile. (7) HAPPY BECKY went the wrong way at Woodbine in the 3 Diamonds final but sported fine form prior to that race. I'm willing to give her a pass and hope for a better effort at a decent price. (4) IDEAL NUGGETS has had her trouble getting over the top this year. She gets a new pilot in Tim Tetrick this week. Sometimes a new set of hands is all it takes.

Race 7

(7) WEEPER finally showed early speed and won as predicted. As long as Pierce keeps leaving with her and she doesn't get roughed up too much on the engine, she'll always be a player. (2) COLOR'S A VIRGIN has been the best 3-year-old pacing filly this year; deserves much respect. (3) UFFIZI HANOVER seems to be rounding into form again. With a live trip she'll have a chance.

Race 8

(3) DRAGON LORE knows his way to the winner's circle here and seems to be in the perfect spot to head down the road or sit the pocket. (4) SCHOOLKIDS has picked up his game since the switch to the Ron Burke barn. (8) ANDREW LUCK is a bit of a hanger in the stretch, but he does fit in this race.

Race 9

(1) BETTOR BELIEVE IT has had her trouble getting around the half mile track at Yonkers. The big track and fresh Lasix could be what he needs. (8) ROCKSTAR STRIDE has flashed a bit of ability and this is a pretty suspect field. (9) TWICE AS HARD had too far to come last time. This guy looks like a potential player if given the right trip.

Race 10

(10) D'ORSAY might be stuck in post 10, but she gets a ton of class relief and really should blast down the road. (5) SWEET JUSTICE ships in from Yonkers to a track where he has had success. (2) DEWYCOLORINTHELINE has good early speed and a bit of back class.

Race 11

(1) REVRAC HARBOUR moves into the Ron Burke barn and becomes an instant must play. (9) ODDS ON AMETHYST is the one to beat if he elects to mind his manners. This gelding can trot fast. (2) WAY OUTTA HERE seems like a good fit with the rest of this group.

Race 12

(5) LIVININTHEFASTLANE returns from a layoff and appears just as fast as (1) WILD HONEY, who will offer much shorter odds. The latter is nearly perfect in her career. (7) STUBBORN BELLE has been consistent all year.

Race 13

(9) ROCKIN THE HOUSE is in light this week and should be tough to beat. (5) DREAMLANDS ART ships in from Saratoga and has done well here in the past. (4) ALEX BULLVILLE isn't the most reliable but can step up on occasion. (2) CABBIE'S DELIGHT may appreciate the switch to the bigger track. (6) DULL ROAR is another that has done well here in the past.

Yonkers: Friday 11/14 Analysis
By Brewster Smith

DRF HARNESS

MEET STATS: 340 - 1285 / $2,237.40 BEST BETS: 27 - 107 / $131.60

Best Bet: PENCE HANOVER (7th)

Spot Play: BAY FISHEN DOC (5th)


Race 1

(3) HACIENDA is knocking at the door. Gelding can take this with a good trip. (5) DANISHDUJOUR was nailed for win honors last out; big threat. (1) LUCKY MAN should do much better from the fence.

Race 2

(4) EXPENSIVE TOY moves back to the four slot where this pacer got the job done; worth a look. (3) DOUBLESHOTASCOTCH moves down the ladder and that should help his cause. (6) FOX VALLEY LEO has some speed; watch out.

Race 3

(6) NOBLES GRAND SLAM draws better in this event and has plenty of speed to boot; threat at his best. (4) FOREVER WILD Gelding could make some noise in the outcome. (2) JIMMY RIP gets serious post relief; not out of this.

Race 4

(2) GAVINS DESIGNER gets the best of the draw and this guy can pounce and score over this weak group. (3) TALBOTCREEK ARMANI has tactical speed and will be a strong factor with these. (1) HURTIN ALBERTAN raced evenly in his last try.

Race 5

(5) BAY FISHEN DOC Gelding is clearly knocking at the door. Poised to boss this group. (1) AZOREANSAILOR will be right there from the pole position. (6) PICTONIAN PRIDE put in a mild bid in his last trip; watch out.

Race 6

(7) ROCKAROUND SUE was sharp in her last try at Pocono. Pacing miss seems to be ready to get back on the winning track. (4) INITTOWINAFORTUNE was caught at the wire for win honors last week. (1) UF DRAGONS QUEEN moves to the rail; maybe.

Race 7

(3) PENCE HANOVER has put in four nice tries and he might be ready for a breakout performance. (5) BADGER QUINN has good tactical speed; major player. (2) ROCKIN RAMBARAN was sent down the road last out for all the glory.

Race 8

Will go with (1) SIR JILLIAN Z TAM to take these pacing mares to task for all the cash. (3) OUR ELS DREAM N rallied strongly for the victory last time out. (7) LETS GO HIGHER will be closing in the final strides.

Race 9

(5) FLYING INSTRUCTOR has wheeled off two straight victories. Speedy Five-year-old can keep on his winning ways. (2) HOT RODDY flashed speed in his previous outing. (1) LUCKY LUCKY LEO retains the rail slot and is not out of this.

Race 10

(2) VIRGIN MARY Pacing miss is seeking his fifth score of the year and this looks like a good spot to do it. (4) COCO BEACH fits well in here and could have a say against these. (6) CLASSY LANE ROSE was third best in her last try.

Race 11

(2) OFF LIKA PROMDRESS Gelding is knocking at the door based on his latest; all systems go for score number nine. (1) GOOD DAY MATE gets class relief and returns to the rail; big threat. (5) BRETT MCFAVRELOUS Even finish in his last start; don't overlook.

Race 12

(2) UPFRONT COUNTRYBOY has put in three sharp efforts makes this gelding a win candidate. (5) TAKE IT BACK TERRY moves to the 5-hole and this should help his chances. (1) BURKENTINE HANOVER gets post relief; beware.

At the Gate - Friday
By Mike Dempsey

It was another chalky day on Thursday at the Big A, and we had three winners on top and five recommended exactas. That was after hitting five winners on top and seven recommended exactas on Wednesday.

The exactas on Thursday returned $8.90, $33.60, $14.40, $113.00 and $28.60. With two top picks and two second choices, the late Pick 4 came back at $126.75 for $1.

There will be a few jockey changes for today’s card at Aqueduct as Junior Alvarado is going to be out two to four weeks after suffering a hairline fracture of the T6 vertebra. He was involved in a spill on Wednesday when his mount Knockher Off stumbled after crossing the wire, sending Alvarado to the dirt.

He joins Rajiv Maragh on the sidelines. Maragh suffered a broken arm when he was unseated in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) on Sept. 27 aboard Wicked Strong. The colt clipped heels with Moreno, who veered in on the colt. Alvarado was aboard Moreno.

I complained far too much last winter about the depth of the Big A jockey colony, and it looks worse now with the injuries to Maragh and Alvarado.

Cornelio Velasquez leads all jockeys with 18 wins followed by Irad Ortiz with 16. I have been less than impressed with the apprentices, and even less with Jose Ortiz, who is one of the most overrated jockeys on the planet.

Ortiz has just four wins from 57 mounts, hitting at just a 7% clip. I get out my frustrations on Twitter after a lousy ride by using the hashtag #Ortized.

On Saturday we have the final graded turf stake in New York this year, with a field of 11 entered to go in the $250,000 Red Smith Handicap (G3) for three-year-olds and upward.

Big Blue Kitten, who won last year’s Grade 1 United Nations and Sword Dancer is the 8-5 morning line favorite. The Chad Brown trainee ran second in the Canadian International (G1) in his last outing at Woodbine.

I will have sections and analysis for the Red Smith in tomorrow’s column.

Here is today’s opening race from Aqueduct to get the day off to a good start:

AQU Race 1 Md $75,000 (12:20 ET)
4 Kisses for Romeo 2-1
3 Diannestillworks 9-5
1 Ozone 3-1
6 Nejma 5-1

Analysis: Kisses for Romeo tracked the early pace and weakened in the stretch in a fourth place finish in her debut back in July at the Spa. The Schettino barn was on the chilly side at that meeting and now brings this gal back off a 3 1/2 month break with a class drop into an easier spot. The $100,000 Keeneland purchase is by Malibu Moon and the first foal to race out of a Vicar mare. Decent works on the morning tab and this is not a very tough looking spot for her return off the sidelines.

Diannestillworks also is tagged for the first time as she makes her third career start for the RRod barn. The filly made a mild late run to finish third in a decent effort in her debut, then regressed last out in a sixth place finish. The barn is 19% winners dropping runners from maiden special to maiden claiming.

Wagering
WIN: 34 to win at 9-5 or better.
EX: 3,4 / 1,3,4
TRI: no play

Today’s Featured Race of the Day from Aqueduct:

AQU Race 7 Md Sp Wt (3:14 ET)
3 Come Around 5-2
7 Scattered Dreams 3-1
1 Humboldt N Frost / 1a Kool Kat Strut 5-1
2 H Man 6-1

Analysis: Come Around returns off a 2 1/2 month break after a decent effort in his debut where he checked in fourth on the turf at the Spa. The gelding took some play, sent off at 5-2 in a field of seven. The winner Offering Plan ran third in the Pilgrim (G3) in his next start while the runner up Kerjillion came back to graduate by 7 1/4 lengths against state bred maiden special weight company at Belmont Park on Oct. 2. He looks better suited pedigree wise for dirt, by Midshipman out of a Dixie Union mare, her first foal to race. The barn is 24% winners with runners coming back off a 61-180 day layoff.

Scattered Dreams stalked the early pace from the inside, made a good middle move and did not have enough punch left late in a third place finish going six furlongs on the main track at Belmont Park. Two back for a $40,000 tag he was beaten just a neck in a game effort. He makes his second start off the claim by Klesaris and the barn is 31% winners (with a +ROI) moving runners from sprint to route. He does not need to move forward much off his last outing to get the job done here.

Wagering
WIN: #3 to win at 2-1 or better.
EX: 3,7 / 1,2,3,7
TRI: 3,7 / 1,2,3,7 / 1,2,3,6,7

Live Longshots:
These are price plays for exotic players looking to find a couple of extra contenders to use in their trifecta and superfecta wagers. Or for those with smaller bankrolls, you might want to get in a small win-place wager.

Aqueduct
R2: #6 Daylight Ride 8-1
R3: #4 Giant Jo 10-1
R3: #2 Thorin 12-1
R4: #4 Is She Hot 8-1
R8: #9 Tattenham 8-1
R8: #10 Set to Music 12-1
R9: #8 Road to Rockport 10-1

Good luck today!

SPOT PLAYS

For Friday


TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE


Aqueduct (5th) Joe Mooch, 3-1
(7th) Scattered Dreams, 3-1

Charles Town (1st) Mix Max, 3-1
(5th) Crony Capitalism, 3-1

Churchill Downs (1st) Sua Sponte, 4-1
(10th) Good Catholic Girl, 7-2


Del Mar (5th) Zinvor, 6-1
(8th) Speedy Tornado, 7-2


Delta Downs (2nd) Drew Clear, 9-2
(4th) Senorita's Sorce, 3-1


Finger Lakes (3rd) Be Brief, 5-1
(5th) Nez Perce, 3-1


Golden Gate Fields (1st) Da Jersey Express, 7-2
(8th) Mondai Mondai, 3-1


Gulfstream Park West (6th) Tony Tile, 5-1
(10th) Under Review, 5-1


Hawthorne (1st) Rocket Professor, 4-1
(5th) Sing Kitty Sing, 6-1


Laurel Park (2nd) Seventy West, 7-2
(8th) Feisty Albert, 3-1


Penn National (2nd) Quality Silver, 4-1
(9th) Start Out Calm, 4-1


Remington Park (3rd) Party Hat, 7-2
(7th) L'Air Du Temps, 7-2


Retama Park (2nd) Traced, 7-2
(9th) Deceptive Ad, 3-1


Thistledown (5th) Rock N Heart, 3-1
(7th) Arky Bill, 4-1


Woodbine (8th) Tesseron, 4-1
(9th) Ezzthetic, 9-2

Grand Salami - November

The Grand Salami in pro hockey is decided by adding up all the goals scored in every game scheduled for that particular day. You can wager on 'over' or 'under' the Grand Salami total. The total is set by adding up all listed 'over/under' odds for each game on that particular day.

Note: The Grand Salami will have no action if any game is suspended or cancelled before the regulation time of three twenty minute periods. Also, regardless of the number of goals scored during the shoot out portion of the overtime, the final scored recorded for the game will give the winning team on more goal than its opponent based on the score at the end of regulation time.

*The majority of sportsbooks do not put out a total on the Grand Salami when there is only one game on the card. For tracking purposes, we will continue to show the 'over/under' for goals and combined goals scored on days with just one game.

NHL GRAND SALAMI

Date No. of Games Total Goals Combined Goals Scored Result
11/1 12 64 54 UNDER
11/2 7 36.5 39 OVER
11/3 1 5 7 OVER
11/4 12 65.5 56 UNDER
11/5 3 15.5 15 UNDER
11/6 10 54.5 56 OVER
11/7 5 26.5 26 UNDER
11/8 12 63.5 77 OVER
11/9 5 27.5 29 OVER
11/10 2 10.5 11 OVER
11/11 11 60.5 60 UNDER
11/12 2 11 18 OVER
11/13 9 - - -

NHL Preview: Blackhawks (9-6) at Red Wings (7-3)

Date: November 14, 2014 7:30 PM EDT

The Chicago Blackhawks seem to be on track following a rocky start. They hope for another quality performance Friday night when they visit the Detroit Red Wings.

Meetings between these teams have become more sparse since Detroit's departure from the Western Conference following the 2012-13 season. The animosity, however, has stayed constant.

"I still remember playing in (the 2013 West quarterfinals), when we went to Game 7 and lost in overtime, that's still tough on us," defenseman Brendan Smith told the Red Wings' official website. "We want to beat them every time we play them so that gives us a little extra drive.

"There's a rivalry from that, but there's always been one from the Original Six that's always brewed. I feel it's gotten stronger in the last few years."

Chicago (9-6-1) has beaten Detroit in eight of the last nine regular-season matchups and earned at least one point in 12 straight (9-0-3). The Blackhawks won the most recent meeting 4-1 behind goals from Marian Hossa and Jonathan Toews on March 16.

"There's a lot of passion. There's a lot of, if you want to call it, hatred," Chicago coach Joel Quenneville said. "The rivalry is definitely in tact. You can feel it when you're in the building. You can see it in warm-ups."

The Red Wings catch Chicago at an inopportune time, as the Blackhawks are coming off their first back-to-back wins since Oct. 18-21. Chicago downed San Jose 5-2 on Sunday before beating Tampa Bay 3-2 in a shootout Tuesday.

Corey Crawford, who starts in net Friday, stopped 57 shots in the victories. His 1.76 goals-against average ranks near the top of the NHL.

In front of Crawford, the Blackhawks have utilized an array of contributions. Seven players scored Chicago's seven goals in the last two games.

Detroit (7-3-5) enters with points in each of its last three games and, more notably, has the hottest power-play unit in the league.

The Red Wings have scored two power-play goals in each of the past three games, their longest streak for multiple power-play goals since Feb. 15-20, 2009.

"We're getting the puck back, moving the puck quicker and really attacking when we get it," said forward Gustav Nyquist, who leads the team with four goals on the man advantage and eight overall. "... The biggest thing is we're attacking more and getting the puck back and getting those second and third opportunities."

That success will be challenged by the Blackhawks, who own the league's top penalty-kill percentage at 91.7.

Pavel Datsyuk hopes to play after missing Detroit's last two games with a sore groin. Historically, however, Datsyuk has provided little help against Chicago.

He owns a minus-4 rating in 61 regular-season matchups - his second-worst against any team - and including the postseason, he has scored once in his past 11 meetings.

Jimmy Howard is expected to start for Detroit. Howard is 6-2-4 with a 2.03 GAA, but he's 0-3-4 with a 2.57 GAA in his last eight regular-season starts against the Blackhawks.

His 2.86 GAA against Chicago is his worst against any team he has faced more than six times.

Top line propelling Leafs over trend
Justin Hartling

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been playing great, offensive hockey on the ice thanks in large part to their top line. Phil Kessel, James Van Riemsdyk and Tyler Bozak have combined for 15 points in the last four games, lifting the Leafs to a 3-1 record with four straight overs.

Adding to that, Toronto is 8-1-1 when Kessel tallies a point, but 1-4-1 when he is held off the scoresheet.

Blue Jackets looking to avoid longest skid in history
Justin Hartling

To say the Columbus Blue Jackets will be looking to avoid the longest losing streak in team history when they visit Philadelphia Friday. The Jackets have now lost nine straight games and have not won since Oct. 23.

During the nine game skid, Columbus has been outscored 39-18 and have only once scored more than two goals in a game.

Hottest over team, Capitals, hit the ice Friday
Justin Hartling

There is no hotter over play in the NHL right now than the Washington Capitals. In the past eight games, the Caps have a 7-1 over/under record.

Those eight games have had an average of 6.9 goals per game and Washington and the opposing team have combined for seven goals four times.