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Saturday, December 15, 2007
Picks and plays for some of the day's major stakes
by Seth Merrow


Turf wagers are turf only

Best Bets

Aqueduct: Race 2, Bang Bang Bang.
Calder, Race 4, Hiides Eyes.
Calder, Race 7, Carson Hall.
Calder, Race 10, Rehoboth.
Tampa, Race 4, La Corredora.


Aqueduct: Ladies Hcp $75K

Inda...Her propensity for the runner-up spot is a concern but it looks like she might be the pace play and could be tough to catch if allowed an easy lead.
Bondage...Will be heard from late -- but the come-from-behind style might make it tough on her.
Tap Gold...Is capable on best.
Borrowing Base.

Wager: $5 WP on Inda.
...$4 exacta box top two.
...$1 tri key Inda over next three.
...$1 tri key Bondage over other three.


Calder: La Prevoyante Hcp G2 $200K

Dalvina...If the US debut was a true barometer she should be tough again.
My Rachel...Beaten by top pick last time but sheds the hood and is capable on best.
I'm in Love...Should be rolling late.
Redaspen.

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


Calder: Noe Jr Hcp G3 $100K

Paradise Dancer...Part of a potent three-pronged entry. Likes this track and trip.
Santana Strings...Could be ready to run a big one.
Yes He's the Man...Interesting on the cutback.
Storm in May.

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


Calder: Hooper Hcp G3 $100K

Rehoboth...Late-run has been too late for a long time -- but last seemed to indicate some promise for good things to come. We'll see...
Electrify...Running well in three starts since late summer, including a nice stakes win here last time.
Indy Wind...Fits on best effort.
Summer Book.

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


Calder: McKnight Hcp G2 $200K

Stream of Gold...Steps out of a couple of decent G1 efforts.
Soldier's Dancer...In good form now.
Revved Up...9YO won a stake here last time out.
Dave.

Wager: $5 WP on Stream of Gold.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Fair Grounds: Diliberto Mem Hcp $60K

Ascertain...Tough call off the dud at Churchill, but that was a tougher bunch and an off track.
Save Big Money...Solid in turf debut.
Sterwins...Lightly-raced this year but solid in Canada.
Storm Treasure.

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


Hollywood: Hollywood Starlet G1 $421.5K

Grace and Power...East-coast shipper owned by celebrity chef Bobby Flay could be interesting off of four nice turf tries.
Country Star...Impressed with G1 win at Keeneland.
Foxy Danseur...Looked good when stretched to two turns.
Grace Anatomy.

Wager: $5 WP on Grace and Power.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


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