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Saturday, October 13, 2007
Picks and plays for some of the day's major stakes
by Seth Merrow

Plenty of action today across the country. Big days in Florida and Maryland but fun racing all around. We'll look at a dozen events today.

Turf wagers are turf only

Best Bets

Keeneland, Race 1, Great Squawk.
Keeneland, Race 1, exacta box, Great Squawk/Remoulade.
Keneeland, Race 7, Demarcation.
Keeneland, Race 9, Costume.
Calder, Race 7, exacta box, Snow Cone/Lady Digby.
Santa Anita/Oak Tree, Race 9, Angelonmyshoulder.


Belmont: Athenia Hcp G3 $100K

Dance Away Capote...Undefeated in two tries over the Belmont grass.
Fantastic Shirl...Will be heard from down the lane.
Criminologist...Got good at Saratoga.
Beautiful Daniele.

Wager: $5 exacta box top two.


Keeneland: Perryville G3 $200K

Demarcation...Has a closing kick that should be beneficial here -- also has a win over the surface.
Les Grand Trois...Has shown flashes of brilliance -- but is untested on the synthetic surface.
Chihulykee...Early speed could be a negative here -- but could hang around.
Morada Key.

Wager: $5 WP on Demarcation.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Keeneland: QEII Cup G1 $500K

Costume...Euro-import looked good in US debut. Tough if able to improve.
Coquerelle...Flopped in G1 French Oaks but was riding a four-race streak into that race, including a G1 win.
Dreaming of Anna...Has rebounded to top form after a slow start to the season.
Sharp Susan.

Wager: $5 WP on Costume.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Laurel: Md Million Turf $200K

One-Eyed Joker...Has been solid since springtime/early summer break.
Broadway Producer...Might find this restricted company to his liking.
Love Conquers...Flopped in this race last year but can contend on best.
Flirtatious Smile.

Wager: $5 WP on One-Eyed Joker.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Laurel: Md Million Classic $300K

Frank the Barber... Ships in off of a SoCal stakes win.
Rhythm Master...In top form right now.
Play Bingo...Won this race last year and can go well again.
Putonyerdancinshuz.

Wager: $5 WP on Frank the Barber.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Calder: Spend a Buck G3 $100K

Olympic...Perfect since moving into Wolfson barn and we think he can keep the streak alive here.
Electrify...Took a mid-summer break but returned in solid form.
How's Your Halo...Could be interesting on the stretchout.
Rehoboth.

Wager: $5 WP on Olympic.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Calder: Calder Oaks $200K

Snow Cone...Nice improving form over the last three and most recent win might have been best yet.
Lady Digby...Has stepped it up since moving to turf.
Arch Nemesis...Likely to be heard from late.
Casa Mimaty.

Wager: $5 WP on Snow Cone.
...$5 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Calder: Florida Stallion/My Dear Girl $400K

Silk Ridge...Solid last three in this company -- and looked good first time around two turns.
Calico Bay...She might benefit from that initial two turn try.
Awesome Dreamer...Last couple seem to indicate she's gotten the idea.
Asi Asi.

Wager: $5 WP on Sillk Ridge.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Calder: Calder Derby G3 $200K

Got the Last Laugh...Finally rebounded to the good form shown at Arlington last year when he won on the grass at Saratoga. Followed with a flop in the G2 Kelso but should find this bunch more to his liking.
Soldier's Dancer...He fits here if he brings his "A" game.
Imawildandcrazyguy...Might move forward with some grass experience under his belt.
Fair Weather Stan.

Wager: $5 WP on Got the Last Laugh.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Calder: Florida Stallion/In Reality $400K

Wise Answer...Hasn't missed an exacta yet in five starts, including two wins in this series leading into this race.
Tripplite...Could be interesting stretching out in his third lifetime start.
Hey Byrn...Expect a rebound to good form today.
Check It Twice.

Wager: $5 WP on Wise Answer.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Hawthorne: Hawthorne Derby G3 $250K

Summer Doldrums...Been keeping good company this year and might find this bunch a little easier.
Twilight Meteor...Finished ahead of top pick last time and typically runs well on turf.
Bold Hawk...Lightly raced but could be good enough.
Western Prize.

Wager: $5 WP on Summer Doldrums.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Santa Anita/Oak Tree: Oak Tree Derby G2 $150K

Angelonmyshoulder...Euro-import has been on the sidelines since late spring but workouts seem to indicate readiness.
Ten a Penny...Reunited with jock that teamed for this one's best yet.
Asperity...This kind often runs big in first try across the pond.
Stoneside.

Wager: $5 WP on Angelonmyshoulder.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Coast-to-coast Archives...Picks, plays and results from previous weeks

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