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Yonkers: Friday 7/24 Analysis
By Brewster Smith


MEET STATS: 119 - 603 / $840.60 BEST BETS: 14 - 52 / $65.60

Best Bet: STONE TREE (8th)

Spot Play: FOR YOU ALMOSTFREE (2nd)



Race 1

(5) NATURAL LEDA has been facing tougher company but is back with old friends (NW12000). Go back to May 25 when this gelding was quite sharp at this level; merits serious consideration. (1) HI HO STEVERINO Even money chalk last time out caught a break when there was a scramble on the first turn, chasing big longshot Four Corners in the pocket throughout and prevailed; contender despite the escalation in class. (2) SAFE HARBOR gets class relief and that should help his cause; watch out.


Race 2

(2) FOR YOU ALMOSTFREE moves down the ladder, and that's a good sign for this trotter, if you go back to his May 15th trip, he went first over to give it to heavy favorite Take My Picture who was on the lead. Leaves post 8 for the 2-hole; improvement expected. (3) WATKINS came from last, swung out in the stretch to lose by only 2 and a quarter lengths; threat from door number 3. (5) ILLUSIONSNDREAMS Post 8 hurt last week for this gelding. Did boss lesser down the road two trips ago; factor.

Race 3

(2) HES GOT IT Gelding never was involved in his last two tries given the fact he was in the 6 & 7 hole respectably. Now pacer gets a crack from the 2 slot where he did go down the pike for all the glory at Monticello; can take this at his best. (3) HAWKER raced evenly in the 3 path to Too Darn Hot & Mister Accumulator. Gelding showed some momentum but time had run out to catch the top two; dangerous in here. (7) GLORY BEACH Comes by way from up north with two straight victories in a row. Now he makes his return to the Hilltop where he was third best here on January 24th; not out of this.

Race 4

(7) SAPPHIRE CITY was very wide on the backstretch. That might have cost him win honors. Gelding leaves from the outside again; should get the job done with a fine-timed drive from Buter. (2) SIR ZIGGYS Z TAM he needs to return to his sharp effort on June 29 when this gelding was second best to miss by only a head; maybe. (3) GALACTIC GALLEON N flashed fine speed against better stock but faded in deep stretch last out. If you go two starts back, this gelding had a troubled trip when Validus Deo impeded with him before turn two and that might have cost him the victory; big threat.

Race 5

(6) OUR ELS DREAM N Pacing mare went first over and raced gamely outside but no one was going to beat P L Hula that night and had to settle for the fourth spot; she has proven speed. So with a meltdown of the early leaders, this gal could make tonight a winning one. (3) SIR LEHIGH Z TAM leaves the far outside slot for a cozy post to work with; poised to make some serious noise down the stretch. (1) VICTORIA MAY N threw in a clunker last time out. But two starts back, this gal was deep in the passing lane from fourth and came like a shot to get the job done with a well timed-drive; beware.

Race 6

(5) CARIBBEAN ROSE N She has ability closing from far back in both of her two tries at this level. Favorable trip could put this gal right back into the winner's circle. There's also a rematch between (7) KRISPY APPLE & (8) CINAMONY. The former was first over trying to get to the latter in the stretch drive, but ran out of racetrack; as for Cinamony. Versatile mare has pulled off four straight victories so now she will leave from the handicap slot (Post 8); we will see if there's enough gas in the tank.

Race 7

(3) RD IOU Finally receives class relief. Go four trips back when this 7-year-old mare just got up for win honors at this level; big threat at her best. (4) THE FILLY PRINCESS Comes by way of Vernon Downs where this gal is quite tenacious; appears to be a major factor against these. (6) FITS WELL she was completely nowhere to be found, but she slingshot from seventh to third to miss the victory by a length and a half; don't count her out of this.

Race 8

(2) STONE TREE was sitting in the 3-hole, came first up on the backstretch and for a brief moment had the lead but was compromised chasing Aled Hanover thru fast fractions. Gelding is in fine form and should be ready to boss these. (5) ALED HANOVER Sharp in defeat against the top pick; might atone. (1) ROLLWITHITHARRY gets post relief tonight.

Race 9

(8) RAMPAGE JACKSON Closed strongly to almost nail JD's Caleb Man recently. Gelding is very capable of getting back to his winning ways. (2) SEA STAR came like a shot to be the boss in his latest; big factor. (4) JD'S CALEB MAN was sent down the road by Dube for all the glory; dangerous again.

Race 10

(2) LAWGIVER HANOVER Showed life flashing good early zip in his last try. Has every right to move forward with a favorable trip. (6) BIG N BAD Beat some good ones down the road in his most recent outing; the one to fear. (4) ONTHECLOCK HANOVER Very wide and mowed them down to beat them by a head last out; don't overlook.

Race 11

(7) VIRGIN MARY made an outside bid and was rolling down the lane to lose by a nose over PL Hula last week. Seems to be heading in the right direction and this level suits her well; all systems go. (5) SPREESTER moves down in class. She did show good speed two tries ago against tougher; main danger. (2) CHAMPAGNE SHOWER makes her return to Yonkers where she was a game third three starts back; watch out.

Race 12

(8) JUSTHAVENTMETUYET retains the 8-hole, did not fire at all but hey she was only beaten by just 2 and three quarter lengths. If she returns to her speedy self, the others will have to settle for second money. (3) CHERRY BLISS Her last two starts were strong. Just missed by a neck to a sharp Open handicap horse Jonsie Jones; contender. (1) KNOW IT ALL also came out of that race and almost got the job done; can't dismiss.

Mohawk: Friday 7/24 Analysis
By Garnet Barnsdale


Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

EARLY PICK 4:

1,5,6,8/2,4/5/1,2,3,4,8 = $40



LATE PICK 4:6,7,9/2,3,5/5,8/3,4,5 = $54

MEET STATS: 189 - 615 / $1074.80 BEST BETS: 24 - 55 / $83.80

SPOT PLAYS: 7 - 55 / $57.30

Best Bet: CODE ONE HANOVER (6th)

Spot Play: ST LADS PENNY LANE (9th)

Race 1

(9) CAVIART CARI ANN unleashed a last 1/4 on July 14 that was at least four seconds faster than any she had paced in any of her races the previous month. Something obviously clicked big time there so we'll call her to repeat. (4) WINDSONG LINDSEY had a sharp winning seasonal debut effort at Harrah's Philly last month and took a new life's mark that day. She subsequently broke at the start but now ships in with a good qualifier in tow and adds Lasix for trainer Toscano; respect. (10) ANISTON SEELSTER wasn't far off a sharp winner last week and McNair should be able to get a good position early here.

Race 2

(1) BEACH GAL looked very live at the 3/4 last week, then like virtually every other closer, she seemed to hit quicksand in the lane. That was the biggest speed-biased track of the meet and she can bounce back with a win here - if the track is fair. (2) MYSTIQUE BEACHBUM was a strong 2nd last time to a mare that has now won three straight impressively. She is a main contender here. (5) LIGHTS GO OUT reversed tactics and jogged as expected last week now steps back up. She should share here.

Race 3

(3) BET YA was noticed as one of the best closers last Saturday on a night where making up ground on the leaders was virtually impossible. She gets a slight nod here in a race where it looks like most have a shot to win. (2) EXHILIRATED also tried in vain to close on that same surface. The top two have a recency edge on most of these and you know the three-year-olds have much bigger fish to fry. It might be worth it to exacta box these two. (8) MARLEE B has been sharp for a long stretch but now comes into this off a three-week gap and leaving from the outermost slot.

Race 4

(8) GRACIES PARADE came home in :54 flat last week and still couldn't get close to a long-gone winner. The biased track and terrible mid-race flow worked against her then. She has a good shot here on a fair track. (1) ONE HOT MAJORETTE was in the same boat last week, trying to close when the leaders weren't coming back to the field and she paced a good mile, considering; using. (6) UNIQUE ROCK N ROLL powered up late to win last time in a new life's best and can't be tossed.

Race 5

(2) ONEIDA raced huge on the rim a long way last week and should get a much better trip here moving in several posts; top call. (4) PISCEAN wired a similar group last time and set strong fractions throughout. Her sharp current form should be respected. (1) WIN THE DAY has gait issues but if he minds his manners he can compete with this group; he has faced much better recently.

Race 6

(5) CODE ONE HANOVER just about got up to win the top class at Grand River vs. her elders last week. That was off a month break and last time she raced in a class similar to this one she took a new life's mark; much preferred. (1) OK HEAVENLY challenged a strong winner first up and held on well with the pace accelerating late; using. (8) GOT SOME SPARK has shown plenty of spark in her last two starts and may have turned the corner.

Race 7

(8) TWIN B HONOUR chased a winner that was taking her third straight last week and was just too good. With little early speed signed on here, she's in with a shot at what might be a huge price. (1) WINDSUN CHANEL roared up off poor cover at the head of the lane and got up to post a solid win last week. She's one of several that can win this. (4) DUBLIN ROSE is another that has good early speed and she should be able to carve out a good trip up near the pace.

Race 8

(7) STONEBRIDGE QUEST blew the field away in the Kin Pace final at Clinton two back then was given an easy trip last week vs. her elders. Expect a blast to the front here and for her to be involved throughout. (9) GLAMOUR SEELSTER brings an unblemished record into this race but may be worth playing against as she faces a couple that are much better than what she has been facing. (6) SOUTHWIND MISCHIEF had no chance last week trying to close from last vs. older mares on a speed track. She could provide some good value in both vertical and horizontal wagers here.

Race 9

(3) ST LADS PENNY LANE should get a beautiful pace setup here after facing better last week on a night where closers couldn't gain; top call at what should be a square price. (2) BROOKDALE SHADOW faced much better last week and didn't leave; she is much more effective racing on the lead or very close to it. (5) NAT A VIRGIN was one of very few leaders to pack it in last week. She wouldn't be the best bet here at a short price.

Race 10

Both (5) ABBIJADE HANOVER and (8) LIVING HISTORY drop out of the Town Pro series where neither was disgraced. Top call to the former, but use both in the late pick 4. (6) ARTIAWITCHYOU returns from a New York Sires Stakes engagement where she grabbed a check and is another in with a shot here.

Race 11

(4) MYSTERY WRITER fired off a huge qualifier after switching barns and could click here first time going for money for the new stable. (5) MAPLELEA, already an 8-time winner this year, returns from a short break and is a major player. Note the choice chased her down from the pocket in the qualifier. (3) SOUTHWIND GEISHA was inexplicably kept in last time while a slow pace was being set then broke looking for room in the lane. She can beat all of these with the right trip; keep an eye on her odds. (1) COTTONWOOD CREEK was a solid NW2L winner last time but these are tougher; minor share predicted. (7) BLACK WIDOW BABY is a good one for the exotics but it is highly doubtful that she can threaten the top three.

Meadowlands: Friday 7/24 Analysis
By Derick Giwner


Race 1 - $30,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool

Race 3 - $25,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

Race 7 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

CHAMPIONSHIP MEET STATS: 87 - 306 / $444.10 BEST BETS: 12 - 23 / $44.30

Best Bet: JACK VERNON (2nd)

Spot Play: SOUTHWIND HOPE (9th)

Race 1

(4) TACO TUESDAY impressed with a very easy win in his Meadowlands qualifier and became an automatic bet-back. (1) GOIN TO THE LIMIT is another who looked good in the morning here. (2) REVE ROYALE is perfect in two career starts and the qualifiers at Vernon make you think he can handle the big track.(5) SOUTHERN PALMS showed enough in his debut to make you think he can win.


Race 2

(5) JACK VERNON never had a shot in last week’s NJSS final. This field is much easier; down the road. (3) WAITLIFTER K comes out of the same race as the top choice and actually beat him last time. (7) STEED flashed good speed in his recent qualifier.

Race 3

(3) CRAZED N LINDY draws back inside tonight and gets the narrow edge in a bulky field. (2) CURRENT CRISIS closed well in a similar class last time and reunites with top driver Krivelin. (1) RC MARQUEE hasn’t seen a good post in some time. Down’t be shocked if this guy finds some early speed. (11) ALTERNAT THURSDAYS falls a notch below my top picks, but seems like a must use in the exotics.

Race 4

(2) WINTER HARBOR powered home in his most recent qualifier and appears to have plenty of ability. (7) PROMISE DELIEVERED raced well in the morning and put in a good showing in NJSS action. (6) STAYIN STRONG is another exiting NJSS races and could show more.

Race 5

(9) TAG UP AND GO returns to the Meadowlands at a reduced level and has done good work here in the past. (10) MR PICOLIT gets some major class relief and might just perk up because he isn’t overmatched. (5) PROPULSION is clearly capable of going big miles, but he can also be inconsistent. (3) HARLEY MOMMA has enough class to pull off the upset.

Race 6

(8) OBRIGADO hasn’t been seen in three weeks and seems likely to need a strong mile to get him ready for other big spots down the road. Plus he could be overlooked somewhat because Macdonald is not a Meadowlands regular. (5) NATURAL HERBIE has proven himself here in the past and seems to be rounding into form. (6) MARKET SHARE finished well but was uninvolved coming off a break in action. Will he be put into the race this week?

Race 7

(4) RADAR CONTACT battled back gamely in her most recent start when it looked like she might just fade away in the lane. With 4-year-olds as her main competition, I’d expect her to prove tough. (3) KATIE SAID has plenty of ability but needs some help from the pacesetter to set up her rally. (5) SANDBETWEENURTOES raced well in the Golden Girls and is a clear player in here.

Race 8

(7) JEWELS IN HOCK has ability and has picked up some confidence versus lesser foes of late. There seems to be enough early pace to set her up from second or third over. (5) RULES OF THE ROAD will likely be pointed down the road as usual and is very capable of going all the way. (6) GO BYEM has won three straight and was a winner when last seen here. (3) CODE BON is coming off a solid effort and might be hitting his stride.

Race 9

(5) SOUTHWIND HOPE rallied nicely with no shot after chasing slow fractions a week ago. She should have every chance to graduate. (7) HOLLYWOOD HILL faced a tough group in the Sire Stakes final; expecting more speed tonight. (3) SWINGING ROYALTY has put in some decent efforts and could get a piece.

Race 10

(4) LIBERTARIAN has won in this class in two of his last three starts; another free ride. (1) TRUE BLUE STRIDE went a nice even mile off the bench. We might find out how good this guy is on Friday night. (6) EXPLOSIVE MAN closed relentlessly in his latest qualifier while appearing a bit rough; maybe.

Race 11

(1) CELEBRITY EVENTSY finished up her last qualifier willingly and could provide some value versus others that won in the morning. (7) HUSTLE HEART blew away a baby race field in a slow time. Check out the breeding on this young lady—Credit Winner-Creamy Mimi. She is a half-sister to French Laundry. (3) LOVEABLE GRACE won HER QUALIFIER more easily than the neck margin would have you believe.

Race 12

(3) YOU BET YOUR GLASS hasn’t been quite as sharp as a few weeks ago, but finds a field where he can take charge from the onset and scoot down the road. (5) UNTOUCHABLE ONE got caught in a fast mile last time. This guy gets claimed every week and won in his previous stint in this barn. (10) WOODMERE ULTIMATE drops down and might be able to overcome the bad draw. (4) AMERICHI & (2) JIN DANDY have enough form to menace with the right trip.

CAPPERS ACCESS

Nationals
A's
Padres

Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Century Downs

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 6 - Post: 7:10 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 49 - Purse:$4200 - NW 2 RACES OR 7000 LIFETIME


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 6 PARK RAINBOW 10/1


# 4 SCARLET V 3/1


# 1 CENALTA PAYDAY 5/1


PARK RAINBOW has a good shot to take this affair looking ever better at 10/1 on the morning line. Can't miss based on TrackMaster Speed Ratings which have been stellar (56 avg) recently. That 52 speed rating clocked in the most recent race puts this horse in the mix for this one. SCARLET V - Some trainers just fit better with certain nice horses. That seems to be the case right here with Schneider. A very good wager. CENALTA PAYDAY - The 1 position is on fire here at Century Downs. More wins than you would expect.

Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Maywood Park

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Race 12 - Post: 11:10 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 74 - Purse:$2850 - FILLIES & MARES, CLAIMING PRICE $4,000


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 2 YES INDEEDEE 7/2


# 5 THEDAYYOUHAVEMADE 3/1


# 1 ODDS ON DOMINICA 9/2


YES INDEEDEE most definitely looks the entrant to beat for this race. Have an instinct this one might take in this race. Had one of the best TrackMaster Speed Ratings of the group in her last race. A good idea to use in your bets. Analyzers love to play the driver of this mare - excellent win percent lately. THEDAYYOUHAVEMADE - Certainly did like this mare's last race. Ran a strong 74 TrackMaster Speed Rating. Major player. With one of the most respectable drivers in terms of crossing the wire first, don't count this mare out of the race. ODDS ON DOMINICA - A competitive win percentage has been earned by horses coming from the 1 position. Not many knocks against this harness racer, let's give her a shot.

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Les Bois Park

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Race 8 - Trial - 440y on the Dirt. Purse: $3000 Class Rating: 98

QUARTER HORSE 440Y, FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND OLDER THAT WERE NOMINATED AND REMAIN ELIGIBLE TO ENTER. WEIGHTS: THREE YEAR OLDS 123 LBS, OLDER 126 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 2 BELLINGHAM 9/2


# 1 CORONA TOAST 6/1


# 6 TIME FOR JESSE LEE 5/2


BELLINGHAM is my choice. Could best this group of horses here, showing respectable numbers of late. Valenzuela will most likely be able to get this gelding to break out quickly in this race. Is a contender - given the 101 speed rating from his most recent race. CORONA TOAST - Have to consider solely on class, with some of the strongest class figures of this group of animals. TIME FOR JESSE LEE - Has ran admirably in short races. The speed rating of 98 from his most recent contest looks solid in here.

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Fair Meadows

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 3 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $4500 Class Rating: 84

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE JUNE 3, 2015. THREE YEAR OLDS, 116 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000


RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 8 SOMMER'S CHOICE 7/2


# 1 CORPORATE CHARLIE 9/2


# 3 GENTLE OCEAN 10/1


SOMMER'S CHOICE is my choice. Will almost certainly go to the lead and could never look back. CORPORATE CHARLIE - Should best this group here, showing respectable numbers of late. With one of the most favorable riders in terms of returns at the window, don't count this gelding out. GENTLE OCEAN - Could beat this field given the 75 speed figure put up in his last outing.

Handicapped by Valuline at Ruidoso Downs

Today's Most Likely Winner Is at:
Ruidoso Downs, Race 8 (Friday July 24, 2015)

MALIBU MOGUL

RUI-8 5f DIRT Six Horses
"A" ALW 3YUP $12,200
P# dd ex p3 p4 t s ML WP TVL

5 MALIBU MOGUL 9/5 56% 4/5

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Emerald Downs - Race #1 - Post: 6:45pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $8,000 Class Rating: 65

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#6 HAVEYOUSEENMYPAPPY (ML=8/1)
#1 PERSONAL IMAGE (ML=5/2)
#3 SHEHAWK (ML=9/2)


HAVEYOUSEENMYPAPPY - Trainer Markle moves this one down the class ladder to face a weaker class today. Look for a good race this time out. Barton and Markle perform well when they team up. It's hard to beat a +55 return on investment for a jockey and conditioner. Speed is always important in horse racing, but the lone speed horse is always dangerous. PERSONAL IMAGE - Quite frequently, I play a maiden that finished 2nd easily ahead of the third-place horse in her last effort. A thoroughbred coming back this quickly after a sharp race is a good omen. SHEHAWK - I like to play this angle, a racer coming back off a solid effort within the last month. Like the way this filly's finish positions keep getting better. That's a sure sign of improving form. Have to like the way Dronen has raced this filly back into shape off the layoff. Animal is well spotted in this sprint and I think she'll run well today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 STUCK RIVER (ML=7/2), #2 GREAT LADY ZEN (ML=4/1), #8 CANTKEEPASECRET (ML=5/1),

STUCK RIVER - Pace makes the race and the absence of speed means this come from behinder will have to rally without any help. GREAT LADY ZEN - Couldn't make up ground whatsoever on Jun 26th. Hard to wager on today at the expected odds. CANTKEEPASECRET - She showed not much at all in the last clash. Mediocre fig in the last race at Emerald Downs at 6 furlongs. Don't believe this steed will improve too much in today's event.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #6 HAVEYOUSEENMYPAPPY on the nose if you can get odds of 7/2 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,6] Box [3,6]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [1,3,6] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[1,3,6] with [1,3,6] with [1,2,3,6,7] with [1,2,3,6,7] Total Cost: $36

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Gulfstream - Race #8 - Post: 5:07pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $16,000 Class Rating: 73

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#2 LOUD PIPES (ML=7/2)


LOUD PIPES - I really like that last outing on July 1st at Indiana Downs where he finished third. The jock and trainer combination here have a high win pct when they unite. I usually like playing sprint horses who are 3-4 races into a return to racing.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 HEISAGENTLEMAN (ML=2/1), #4 DREAMINGOFLAWRENCE (ML=3/1), #6 MIGHTY WARRIOR (ML=6/1),

HEISAGENTLEMAN - This equine hasn't been in the mix in either of his last two races around the track. 2/1 is not offering enough value for any entrant in a sprint of 6 furlongs that hasn't hit the board in a sprint affair of late. DREAMINGOFLAWRENCE - This gelding registered a speed figure in his last affair which likely isn't good enough in today's event. MIGHTY WARRIOR - Just cannot wager on this less than sharp equine. Didn't show me anything positive last race out or on Jun 20th.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - LOUD PIPES - Maker is making good money with this horse. Uppermost in earnings per start.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #2 LOUD PIPES on the win end if we get at least 1/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
2 with 6

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

Handicapped by Rick Needham at Saratoga

RACE #4 - 2:36 PM

The Schuylerville Stakes

6.0 FURLONGS DIRT GRADE III TWO YEAR OLD FILLIES STAKES $150,000.00 PURSE

#6 MOMENT IS RIGHT
#7 POSITIVELY ROYAL
#1 DECKED OUT
#8 BANREE

Well folks ... first run in 1918, the Schuylerville is named for a town located 12 miles east of Saratoga Springs in upstate New York. Schuylerville was the country home of General Philip Schuyler, who served as a member of the Continental Congress until he was appointed a Major General of the Continental Army in June, 1775. In command of the Northern Department, Schuyler planned the Invasion of Canada and was active in preparing a defense against the Saratoga Campaign, part of the British strategy to cut the American Colonies in two by invading and occupying New York State in 1777. Here in the 97th running of this graded stakes test, #6 MOMENT IS RIGHT is both the overall speed and pace profile leader in this field sprinting at 6.0 furlongs on the dirt, and is undefeated in a two race career to date, winning both in "POWER RUN FASHION." Jockey Joel Rosario was in her irons for one of those wins, en route to a +135% return on investment in the process, and is back today for his 2nd ride, gunning for back-to-back "Circle Trips." #7 POSITIVELY ROYAL, the morning line favorite, comes off a "POWER RUN WIN" to break his maiden in his "first asking."

SPOT PLAYS

For Friday


TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE

Arlington Park (2nd) Nanea, 8-1
(6th) Lethal, 4-1


Belterra Park (6th) Lady Sasha, 4-1
(7th) Silver Twist, 5-1


Canterbury Park (4th) Best Asset, 8-1
(8th) Beahereincourt, 3-1


Charles Town (1st) Lady of Cork, 8-1
(3rd) Sirius of the Nite, 3-1


Del Mar (4th) Tribal Tribute, 3-1
(7th) Tiz Dynamic, 5-1


Ellis Park (6th) Cherokee Band, 5-1
(7th) Summon the Rain, 9-2


Emerald Downs (3rd) Jenny Bear, 5-1
(6th) Caliente Gold, 3-1


Evangeline Downs (1st) Swingtime, 9-2
(5th) Tracy's Interest, 4-1


Finger Lakes (6th) A Sensational Gal, 6-1
(8th) Roode Dude, 6-1


Gulfstream Park (8th) Loud Pipes, 7-2
(9th) Wov, 7-2


Indiana Grand (4th) Tulira Castle, 3-1
(5th) Bigredthundercat, 4-1


Laurel Park (3rd) Fairbanks Kiss, 8-1
(5th) Testudo, 10-1


Louisiana Downs (2nd) Ornellia, 8-1
(7th) Independant Girl, 9-2


Monmouth Park (2nd) Callmewhachuwant, 6-1
(7th) Benny's Bombshell, 7-2


Penn National (3rd) Hawaiian Sunset, 8-1
(7th) Just Another Toy, 4-1

Prairie Meadows (4th) Crimsonluckytrick, 3-1
(6th) Big Foot Ben, 4-1

Sacramento (5th) High Alert, 7-2
(6th) Local One Thirty, 3-1


Saratoga (5th) William'sluckygray, 6-1
(7th) The Tea Cups, 8-1


Thistledown (1st) Victory in Motion, 4-1
(7th) Sunlit City, 4-1


Woodbine (2nd) Grenfell, 3-1
(3rd) Dan's Girl, 8-1

CFL Betting Recap - Week 4
By Joe Williams

League Betting Notes

-- Favorites/underdogs went 2-2 SU in Week 4
-- Underdogs went 3-1 ATS in Week 4
-- Home/road teams posted a 2-2 SU record in Week 4
-- Road teams posted a 3-1 ATS record in Week 4
-- The 'Under' went 4-0 in Week 4

Team Betting Notes

-- Montreal (2-2) kicked off Week 4 with a 17-13 victory against Hamilton (1-2), who was coming off a bye. It was the first non-cover for the TiCats in three tries. The road odyssey continues for Hamilton next Sunday in Regina against the Roughriders.

-- Saskatchewan (0-4) dropped their fourth straight game in as many tries, losing 27-24 against the BCLions (2-1). The Roughriders are 0-3-1 ATS, and Friday marked their first 'under' in four games. The Roughriders have lost their four games by an average of just three points.

-- It doesn't get any more consistent than Calgary (3-1), as they fell to 0-4 ATS with four 'under' results in four games this season. The hit the road to face Ottawa (2-2), a team averaging just 19.0 points per game. Another 'under' could be in the offing.

-- Edmonton (2-1) completed a home-and-home series sweep of the RedBlacks with a 23-12 win Friday in Canada's capital city. It was the second 'under' for the Eskimos, and the second straight cover for the Esks.

-- Winnipeg (2-2) has been hard to figure out. They have alternated wins and losses, and they're 2-1-1 ATS. The 'over' is also 2-1-1 through four games heading into Saturday's game in Edmonton.

CFL Betting Notes - Week 5
By David Schwab

The underdogs continued to payoff this season in the CFL with a 3-1 record against the spread in Week 4. This included two straight-up wins by the dogs and both Edmonton and British Columbia pulled-off the sweep in the backend of a home-and-home series.

Montreal actually got things started last Thursday with a 17-13 victory over Hamilton as a 2 ½-point home underdog. In the first of two Friday games, the Eskimos completed their sweep of Ottawa with a 23-12 victory as a three-point road favorite. Later that day, BC made it two in a row over Saskatchewan with a 27-24 win as a 3 ½-point underdog on the road. Week 4 capped things off with Calgary squeaking by Winnipeg 26-25 as an eight-point favorite at home this past Saturday.

Opening odds.

Friday, July 24

Calgary Stampeders (3-1 SU, 0-4 ATS) vs. Ottawa RedBlacks (2-2 SU, 2-2 ATS)
Point-spread: Calgary -5
Total: 48

Game Overview

The defending Grey Cup Champs continue to find ways to win games, but the Stampeders have been no bargain for bettors so far at 0-4 ATS. They got a big effort from running back Jon Cornish in the fourth quarter of this past Saturday’s tight victory against Winnipeg and he ended the night with 120 yards rushing on 15 carries.

Ottawa started the season on a roll with two wins both SU and ATS, but it has settled into the role of being a second-year team in the CFL by getting outscored 69-29 in two straight losses (SU and ATS) to Edmonton. The RedBlacks are now ranked last in the league in scoring with an average of 19 points a game.

Betting Trends

In two prior meetings last season, Calgary won both SU and ATS by a combined score of 70-24. The total stayed UNDER a closing line of 51 ½ points in its 32-7 victory on the road as a nine-point favorite.

Toronto Argonauts (2-1 SU, 3-0 ATS) vs. British Columbia Lions (2-1 SU, 2-1 ATS)
Point-spread: BC -3 ½
Total: 54 ½

Game Overview

Toronto is coming off a bye last week following a 25-20 loss to Calgary in Week 3 as a 7 ½-point road underdog. This week’s matchup will be the third game in a four-game span on the road. The Argonauts are still waiting for quarterback Ricky Ray to recover from another shoulder injury, but in the meantime Trevor Harris has been an effective backup with 837 yards passing and nine touchdown throws.

The Lions’ recent sweep of Saskatchewan both SU and ATS was fueled by an offensive attack that posted a total of 62 points. Travis Lulay only threw for 127 yards in this past Friday’s win, but he led all rushers with 105 yards on just six attempts. Running back Andrew Harris was the work horse in that win with 94 yards and a score on 16 carries.

Betting Trends

BC has won seven of the last nine meetings SU and it is 6-3 ATS. The total has stayed UNDER in five of the last eight games between these two inter-division foes. The last two seasons have been split 2-2 ATS with each covering twice at home and twice on the road.

Saturday, July 25

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2-2 SU, 2-1-1 ATS) vs. Edmonton Eskimos (2-1 SU, 2-1 ATS)
Point-spread: Edmonton -4 ½
Total: 51 ½

Game Overview

The Blue Bombers have averaged 26.5 points through their first four games this season after averaging just 16.1 points over their last seven games in 2014. Part of the turnaround can be attributed to the play of quarterback Drew Willy, who is ranked fifth in the CFL in passing yards with 913. He has completed 77 percent of his 87 attempts.

Edmonton built up its scoring stats this season at the expense of Ottawa after losing to Toronto 26-11 as a 7 ½-point road favorite in its season opener. Matt Nichols continues to fill in at quarterback for the injured Mike Reilly and in last week’s win he passed for 242 yards and a score, but he was also picked-off three times. Eskimos’ running back Shakir Bell piled-up 144 yards rushing in that game.

Betting Trends

Edmonton has won the last four meetings both SU and ATS and it is 6-1 both ways in the last seven games between the two. The total has stayed UNDER in nine of the last 13 games.

Sunday, July 26

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1-2 SU, 2-1 ATS) vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders (0-4 SU, 0-4 ATS)
Point-spread: Saskatchewan -1
Total: 53 ½

Game Overview

Hamilton will be playing its fourth-straight game on the road to start this season. Last Thursday against Montreal, the Tiger-Cats struggled to find the end zone behind Zach Collaros’ three interceptions. He ended the game with 296 yards passing to raise his season total to 931 yards; however he has just three touchdown passes on the year verse four interceptions.

The Roughriders appear to be in for another rough ride without quarterback Darian Durant, who was lost for the year on opening day. They hit the skids when he went down last season with an injury and their 0-4 start (SU and ATS) this year does bode well for any reversal of fortunes in his continued absence. Ironically enough, his replacement Kevin Glenn leads the CFL in total passing yards with 1,228.

Betting Trends

The Tiger-Cats have failed to cover ATS in 23 of their last 31 games against Saskatchewan and they are just 1-4 SU in the last five matchups. The total has stayed UNDER in six of the last nine meetings.

Underdogs up north are crushing it through four weeks
By ANDREW CALEY

CFL underdogs have not stuck to the script this season and are cashing for their backers at a ridiculous rate.

After another good weekend, going 3-1 against the spread, underdogs are now an incredible 11-2-1 ATS through four weeks of the CFL season. That is a cash rate of an unthinkable 84.62 percent.

Being a road dog hasn't intimidated anyone either, with away dogs going 7-1-1 ATS, good for a 87.50 success rate. Home dogs are 4-1 ATS.

Not only are underdogs covering the spread, the are doing so with ease. In the 11 games they have covered, they have done so by an average of 10.73 points per game.

The Edmonton Eskimos are the only team to cover the spread as a favorite, topping the Ottawa RedBlacks in consecutive weeks.

The lines for Week 5 are currently off the board, but make sure to check out our Live Odds pages as soon as they are released.