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National League
Braves @ Marlins
Wood is 2-1, 1.82 in his last five starts;under is 6-1-1 in his last eight starts.

Latos was 1-2, 6.00 in his last three starts for Cincinnati; over is 3-1-1 in his last five outings. .

Marlins are 6-5 in last eleven games with Atlanta; under is 4-1-1 in last six.

Cardinals @ Cubs
Lynn is 0-2, 2.56 in his last six starts, four of which stayed under total.

Arrieta is 3-0, 1.27 in his last four starts; four of his last five went over.

St Louis won five of last seven games with Chicago; last four stayed under.

Rockies @ Brewers
Lyles is 1-3, 5.44 in his last eight starts; three of his last three on road stayed under the total.

Garza is 1-0, 1.84 in his last three starts, four of his last six stayed under.

Brewers won six of last eight series games; over is 9-1-1 in last 11 in series.

Giants @ Diamondbacks
Vogelsong is 0-3, 6.91 in his last six starts, four of which went over. Peavy and Cain are hurt now; SF's rotation is messed up.

de la Rosa was 0-4, 6.28 in his last six starts for Boston.

Giants won seven of last eight games with Arizona; seven of last 11 in series stayed under the total.

Padres @ Dodgers
Ross is 2-4, 4.11 in his last six starts, five of which stayed under.

Greinke is 4-0, 2.00 in his last seven starts; six of his last nine went over.

Padres lost six of last eight games in LA; four of last five series games went over the total.

American League
Orioles @ Rays
Chen is 0-3, 6.00 in his last four starts; four of his last five stayed under.

Karns is 1-2, 6.38 in five MLB starts, four of which went over the total.

Baltimore is 5-3 in its last seven games with Tampa Bay; six of last ten series games went over the total.

Rangers @ A's
Lewis is 1-3, 4.64 in his last five starts; three of last four went over.

Hahn was 0-1, 6.06 in his last three starts for San Diego; over is 5-1-1 in his last seven starts.

Oakland lost five of last eight games with Texas; over is 6-2-1 in last nine series games.

Angels @ Mariners
Wilson was 0-2, 12.27 in his last three starts LY, twice getting KO'd in first innings; five of his last seven starts went over the total.

Paxton is 1-3, 5.33 in his last five starts, four of which stayed under.

Angels lost last five games with Seattle; five of last six games in series stayed under the total.

Umpires
obviously, these numbers go back to last year
Atl-Mia-- Home side won 19 of last 22 Diaz games.
StL-Chi-- Under is 4-1-3 in last eight Wegner games.
Col-Mil-- Seven of last eight Iassogna games stayed under.
SF-Az-- Favorites won 10 of last 11 Cooper games.
SD-LA-- Five of last seven Carlson games stayed under.

Balt-TB-- Nine of last twelve Hickox games stayed under.
Tex-A's-- Visitor won five of last seven Eddings games.
LAA-Sea-- Four of last five Kulpa games stayed under.

Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Hoosier Park

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Race 9 - Post: 7:55 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 66 - Purse:$7500 - **THE MYA TRI** FILLIES & MARES-NON WINNERS OF $7,500 LT UP TO AND INC. 3/15/15-LEG 1


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 5 QUICK HIT JESSIE 7/5


# 6 JESSE RAYNE 10/1


# 1 TOWNLINE MOMMA 5/2


All signs point to QUICK HIT JESSIE for the pick. She has been battling soundly and the TrackMaster speed figs are among the most competitive in the field of horses. She has competitive class ratings, averaging 62. Should be considered for a bet in this race. If performance in the most recent race is any indication, this solid standardbred will have a very really good shot today. High last race speed fig. JESSE RAYNE - Cannot put a finger on it, but get behind this filly for a bet. TOWNLINE MOMMA - That 72 speed rating clocked in the most recent outing puts this harness racer in the mix in this one. Hoosier Park has been playing to this fine animal's running style, we're looking for a bang-up effort.

Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Yonkers Raceway

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Race 6 - Post: 2:40 - 1 1/4 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 81 - Purse:$22400 - NON-WINNERS OF 4 P-M RACES OR $40,000 LIFETIME. 3,4& 5 YEAR OLDS NOS. 9,10 START FROM 2ND TIER #9 MARKUP HANOVER & #10 LINDY`S FIREWORKS WILL START FROM THE 2ND TIER.


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 4 VEGLIANTINO 9/5


# 5 KEYSTONE WASABI 8/1


# 9 MARKUP HANOVER 12/1


We've got a gut feel VEGLIANTINO is going to get the score. She has been performing well and the TrackMaster Speed Ratings are among the strongest in the field. Had one of the most compelling speed ratings of the group of animals in her last race. A good idea to use in your bets. This solid standardbred will have to be a wager, based on the very good driver-trainer win percentage. KEYSTONE WASABI - Can't overlook based on speed ratings which have been top notch (83 avg) recently. Unquestionably the class of the pack with an average rating of 86. A nice selection. MARKUP HANOVER - Looks like a strong play in this field and his better than average winning percentage says he has the raw talent to dominate in this one. This interesting entrant could get the win here coming from Yonkers Raceway's most profitable position.

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Fairmont Park

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Race 7 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $5000 Class Rating: 88

FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE IN 2015. WEIGHT, 118 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $3,200.



RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 2 JANUARY BEE 5/2


# 3 AWESOME RULES 3/1


# 8 BLUE CANOE 5/1


JANUARY BEE looks to be a respectable contender. Looks very strong for the conditions of this affair today, showing solid figures in dirt route races lately. With Santiago controlling the reins on him, this gelding will most likely be able to break out early in here. With a very good 83 speed figure last time out, will clearly be a factor in this affair. AWESOME RULES - Has performed strongly lately in route races, posting a nifty 79 avg speed figure. Overall, this conditioner has been money-making at this distance/surface. BLUE CANOE - This racer is prominent in this group in earnings per start at the distance/surface. The odds might be right on this one.

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Parx Racing

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Race 2 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $18000 Class Rating: 92

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES SINCE FEBRUARY 7 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000



RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 6 BAY STATE JUSTICE 9/2


# 5 MALIBU DEPUTY 3/1


# 3 DESIRE TO ACQUIRE 5/2


BAY STATE JUSTICE is the best wager in this race. Ought to compete solidly in the early speed clash which bodes well with this group. MALIBU DEPUTY - Could provide positive profits based on formidable recent speed figures with an average of 88. Ought to be carefully examined based on the decent speed rating recorded in the last affair. DESIRE TO ACQUIRE - Overall the Equibase speed figs of this horse look strong in this race. With a very strong 83 speed rating last time out, will surely be a factor in this race.

Handicapped by Valuline at Will Rogers Downs

Today's Most Likely Winner Is at:
Will Rogers Downs, Race 2 (Tuesday April 7, 2015)

ARTAX MAX

WRD-2 1mi-70 DIRT Seven Horses

"A" CLM 7,500 3YUP $7,500

P# ex q p4 t s ML WP TVL

7 ARTAX MAX 7/5 45% 6/5

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Turf Paradise - Race #3 - Post: 2:19pm - Allowance - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $22,500 Class Rating: 81

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#3 SMOKIN PULPIT (ML=5/2)
#2 SHREWD MOVE (ML=8/5)


SMOKIN PULPIT - Vergara and Diodoro partnered with one another are a horseplayer's friend. SHREWD MOVE - This colt registered a nice speed rating of 89 in his last race. That figure should be high enough to win today. This colt is in nice form, having run a good race on March 14th, finishing third. Look at this pattern of improvement. 48/81/89 are the last three speed figs.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 THREE SIXTEEN (ML=5/1), #4 MISTER MECATE (ML=6/1), #5 SKY T (ML=8/1),

THREE SIXTEEN - Hard to put your money on this early speedster. Too much zip in the affair. MISTER MECATE - The long vacation will probably mean trouble for this pony. SKY T - This gelding finished out of the top three on Aug 17th and wasn't close to victory last time out either.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #3 SMOKIN PULPIT on the nose if you can get odds of 2/1 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,3]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Mahoning Valley Race Course - Race #2 - Post: 1:12pm - Maiden Special - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $13,200 Class Rating: 47

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#1 SENSATIONAL MISS (ML=6/1)


SENSATIONAL MISS - You always have to be on the prowl for bankroll building jock/handler combos; we have one right here. I predict an ideal trip. Stalk the leaders, and surge on the turn.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 COWGIRL CAL (ML=6/5), #4 D' LADY IS WILD (ML=3/1), #3 CLASSIC MUSIC (ML=7/2),

COWGIRL CAL - Should have at least finished in the money in the last couple months in a short distance event to be worth the chance at small odds in a sprint. This filly registered a speed figure in her last affair which likely isn't good enough in today's race. D' LADY IS WILD - If you keep choosing these kind of 'bridesmaid' types, you're going to be disappointed regularly. CLASSIC MUSIC - No wager value on this horse at the likely odds of 7/2.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #1 SENSATIONAL MISS to win if we can get at least 1/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Skip

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

Yonkers: Tuesday 4/7 Analysis
By Matt Rose

DRF HARNESS

MEET STATS: 96 - 297 / $484.60 BEST BETS: 12 - 23 / $41.60

Best Bet: A COOL MILLION (10th)

Spot Play: LIMITLESS (9th)


Race 1

(3) RED ROCK raced evenly for a small share in his seasonal debut, clearly a needed start. Allard trainee should be better today. (1) WAYWARD SON had two outside posts versus better in his two starts off the Blumenfeld claim; the move all the way inside makes him a major player. (4) ROCKIN ROBERT doesn't win that often but he did take care of cheaper at Freehold.

Race 2

(5) LUCKY COLBY is arguably in career form now and he's got tactical options from this midpack post. (8) BENTLEY KARAN is also in solid form and would have been my top choice if not for the post. (2) TIME WILL TELL ALL has been a solid money-earner so far in his four-year-old campaign.

Race 3

(7) DETROIT RAPPER has been on a major roll for the Harmon/Marohn Jr. tandem and he did perform well locally at the end of last year. (3) WARRAWEE PREFERRED has the talent but obviously he needs to stay trotting. (1) ABC CROWN ME QUEEN showed up with a much-improved effort last out.

Race 4

(2) IT REALLY MATTERS has shown the ability to make live moves in these added-distance events and as long as he doesn't get lost early he's got a shot in this tough-to-figure race. (5) FIRE IN THE CELL has back class and woke up in a big way last out at Philly. (11) SIX BAX has hit the board in two of three starts since arriving and was bet heavily in each; he can be a decent price today with Dube driving.

Race 5

(11) I'M FABULOUS debuts for very live connections via claim; the classy mare only needs a smooth trip from the second tier and she can power home late. (9) MASSACAIA has been very sharp in his two starts for the Jason Robinson barn. (2) THERAPUTIC tumbles in class for Burke and figures to take the money but he hasn't been all that sharp since returning this season.

Race 6

(4) VEGLIANTINO has been second best in her last three; mare is sharp and she'll likely be favored from this spot to get the job done. (8) BATTLE MAGE made her local debut a winning one and the filly should be forwardly placed again. (1) SHELIKESCANDY kicked home nicely to dead-heat at The Meadowlands at a price and she should be able to save ground and land a share.

Race 7

(2) ELIN was severely looped off the gate last out and lingered weakly on the rim before tiring; mare seems like she's much better than she's been showing and is way overdue. Perhaps the drop in class will help her cause. (7) DREAMSTEELER jogged at this added-distance last week. (1) TAC'S DELIGHT drops off a poor effort and a break; proceed with extreme caution.

Race 8

(1) CELEBRITY BLUECHIP double-drops in claiming price for Burke and this appears like a now-or-never spot. (2) BELIEVABLE was a little bit better last out in his second start back from vacation. (9) MACK'S GOLD BAND has been sharp for Allard but he has to overcome a second-tier start.

Race 9

(6) LIMITLESS has always had a nice closing kick and he's raced well in his two starts for the Allard barn; trotter deserves top billing with Dube at the controls. (1) CANBEC FRIDOLIN gave way after a tough trip in his debut for new connections; veteran now drops in class. (4) STONEBRIDGE IDOL had too far to come in his local return.

Race 10

(4) A COOL MILLION returns locally off two sharp efforts and the Garcia-Herrera trainee should be good to go from this spot. (1) MASSIVE TALENT appears a bit erratic but much like his name states the talent is there. (2) SCHLIM SCHLAMMA should fit well with these.

Race 11

(1) JK ALLNITELONG is another in a long line of California shippers for Jennifer Sabot who qualified in good order and looks ready for action; he was Sears' choice of four. (5) ATOMIC TOM is three-for-four to begin his career and he gets another free shot at this level. (4) SECRET DELIGHT returns locally off a decent 2015 debut.

Race 12

(5) PANSFORMATIVE is a bit of a stretch here but this barn's been good for a while now and the three-year-old has some ability; consider using him at a price. (2) POISON OAK ships from Ohio for Virgil Morgan Jr. while in raging form and he'll take most of the money. (6) KINGS BARNS jogged last out at odds-on but this looks like a tougher spot today.

SPOT PLAYS

For Tuesday


TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE


Mahoning Valley (5th) Valari, 6-1
(6th) Brothers Outlaw, 4-1


Mountaineer (1st) Sharp Pick, 7-2
(9th) Dutchie Baby, 5-1


Parx Racing (2nd) Bay State Justice, 9-2
(6th) Peace Militant, 9-2


Turf Paradise (5th) Deep Reflection, 3-1
(6th) Purple Heaven, 9-2

NHL Grand Salami - April

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
4/1 4 22.5 24 OVER
4/2 9 48.5 55 OVER
4/3 5 27 34 OVER
4/4 13 69.5 76 OVER
4/5 5 26.5 21 UNDER
4/6 5 26 25 UNDER
4/7 9 - - -
4/8 3 - - -
4/9 11 - - -
4/10 2 - - -
4/11 15 - - -

NHL Preview: Wild (44-27) at Blackhawks (48-25)

Date: April 07, 2015 8:30 PM EDT

The Chicago Blackhawks' bid for a Central Division crown took a big hit with their latest loss.

They've got a game sandwiched between the rematch, and a home loss to the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night will about end any such hopes of passing St. Louis and Nashville.

The suddenly slumping Wild (44-27-8), meanwhile, have a chance to clinch a postseason spot by extending their franchise-best road winning streak to 11 games.

To assure themselves a wild-card spot, they'll need a win and a Winnipeg regulation loss in St. Louis. The Wild could also clinch with a win and a Calgary loss of any kind to Arizona or a Los Angeles loss of any kind in Edmonton.

The Blackhawks (48-25-6) had already done that while winning four straight prior to Sunday's 2-1 home loss to the Blues, moving St. Louis into first place with 105 points. Nashville is second with 104 and Chicago has 102. All three teams have three games remaining, and the Blackhawks head to St. Louis on Thursday.

"It seems like when we play these guys, it's always a one-goal game," Chicago coach Joel Quenneville told the team's official website. "We pushed at the end. I thought we had stretches where it was OK, but at the end of the day, it was a big four-point swing."

Kris Versteeg scored for the first time in 17 games, while Marian Hossa extended his points streak to five games with an assist.

Corey Crawford lost for the first time since allowing four goals on 13 shots before being pulled in the first period of a 5-2 loss to Columbus on March 27. In the 2-1-0 stretch that's followed, he posted a 2.01 goals-against average and .942 save percentage. He also has a 1.96 GAA and .947 save percentage over a 3-1-0 span against the Wild.

The Blackhawks have won three of four in the season series while scoring at least four goals in each win, though the injured Patrick Kane had a hand in eight of those 13 goals.

They've also won three in a row in Chicago against the Wild, and Jonathan Toews has nine points in his last five home games in the series. Minnesota points leader Zach Parise has one assist in his last five games against Chicago.

Minnesota hasn't allowed over three goals in 33 games, though over a 0-2-1 span it has only scored four. That includes Monday's 2-0 loss to Winnipeg, which cost the Wild a chance to earn a playoff berth in their home finale.

It was also their first loss by more than a goal in 34 games and allowed the Jets to pull within two points of them for the first wild-card spot. However, a win and Jets loss would give them a four-point advantage while holding the tiebreaker of total regulation and overtime wins. The Flames and Kings are three points back.

"We still control where we finish, so I think we'll all take that," Parise said.

Devan Dubnyk started his 38th straight game, 37 of which have come with Minnesota. Over a 24-7-2 span dating to Jan. 27, no one else has been in goal for the Wild while he's posted a 1.69 GAA. During the 10-game road winning streak, he's got a 1.19 GAA and .963 save percentage. In the second game of back-to-backs, he's 5-0-1 with a 1.67 GAA.

They could need those numbers considering their final three games come at Chicago, Nashville and St. Louis. In Chicago, Dubnyk is 1-3-0 with a 4.48 GAA in five starts.

Chicago could be without defenseman Kimmo Timonen, who left Sunday's game in the first period with an upper-body injury. He's considered day to day.

NHL notebook: Bruins captain Chara misses practice
By THE SPORTS XCHANGE

Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara did not practice Monday with an undisclosed injury.

"He's day-to-day," Bruins coach Claude Julien said of the defenseman. "Today is a maintenance day. I know he's better today than he was after last game. We'll hope for the best here."

The Bruins don't play until Wednesday night when they visit the Washington Capitals.

The Bruins made an emergency recall of defenseman Joe Morrow from Providence of the American Hockey League. Morrow was at practice Monday.

Morrow has appeared in 15 games for Boston this season, making his NHL debut on Oct. 30. The 22-year-old blueliner notched his first NHL goal on Nov. 24 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. In his 15 NHL games, he has the one goal and a plus-3 rating.

---Former Montreal Canadiens defenseman Dollard St. Laurent, who won five Stanley Cups in his career, died Monday at the age of 85.

St. Laurent's death comes only two days after the passing of Canadiens legend Elmer Lach, who died Saturday morning at the age of 97.

St. Laurent played eight seasons for Montreal in the 1950s, winning Stanley Cups in 1953, 1956, 1957 and 1958. He was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks after the 1958 season and won a another Stanley Cup in 1961.

St. Laurent played in 652 NHL career regular-season games, totaling 162 points (29 goals, 133 assists) and 496 penalty minutes.

---The San Jose Sharks recalled forward Bryan Lerg from the Worcester Sharks of the American Hockey League.

The 29-year-old Lerg leads Worcester in points (41) and assists (28) in 66 games this season. He has recorded 13 goals, a plus-4 rating and 10 penalty minutes as Worcester's captain.

In 346 career AHL games with Springfield, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Lake Erie and Worcester, Lerg has recorded 195 points (89 goals, 106 assists) and 110 penalty minutes.

---The Detroit Red Wings recalled right winger Landon Ferraro from the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League.

Ferraro, 23, ranks third on the Griffins with 42 points, including a career-high 27 goals, in 70 games this season.

A fourth-year pro, Ferraro has skated in 270 games with the Griffins since 2009-10, notching 140 points (75 goals, 65 assists) and 204 penalty minutes.