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Saturday, May 24, 2008
Picks and plays for some of the day's major stakes
by Seth Merrow


Turf wagers are turf only

Best Bets

Belmont, Race 10, Victory Sign.
Monmouth, Race 1-2, double, R1/Profit Eater - R2/Smooth Wind/Akin.
Churchill, Race 7, exacta box, Crystal Minuet/Goat Cheese.
Hollywood, Race 3, exacta box, Lemonette/Ransom Captive.


Belmont: Sheepshead Bay Hcp G2 $150K

Mauralakana...Been getting better through all three starts this year.
J'ray...Just behind the top pick in Florida about a month ago.
Hostess...Just in front of the top pick in March.
Herboriste.

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


Monmouth: JJ Reilly Hcp $60K

Joey P...Eleven-time winner over this track and last should have him set to go.
Fagedaboudit Sal...Capable if ready -- but beware, wasn't primed out of the box last year.
Hey Chub...On the other hand -- this one won off the bench to start 2007. Working well.
Charley's Diamond.

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


Monmouth: Elkwood $70K

Lord Robyn...Turf sprinter could make it interesting turning for home. Gets tepid nod in a contentious event.
Silent Roar...Solid in four starts last year. Off since but tough if ready.
Classic Campaign...Mott 6YO is always competitive.
Ballonenostrikes.

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


Philly Park: My Juliet $250K

Dream Rush...Making 4YO debut off a super-solid 3YO season. Cross-entered this weekend at Belmont however.
Fancy Diamond...Undefeated. Could be any kind.
Wild Gams...Might have needed the seasonal debut.

Wager: $5 exacta box top two, sub next if scratch.


Churchill: Louisville Hcp G3 $150K

Brass Hat...Should benefit from the turf try over at Keeneland.
Save Big Money...Should appreciate the return to grass.
Silverfoot...Horse-for-course angle.
Firerock Base.

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


Arlington: American 1000 Guineas $200K

Scolara...Mott filly's Beyers are moving in the right direction and she seems ready for this stakes assignment.
Seemingly...Another that seems to be moving in the right direction and is getting good now.
Much Obliged...Should be rolling late.
Valentine Fever.

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


Arlington: Arlington Classic $150K

Sporting Art...Solid since arriving stateside.
Prime Realestate...Will be heard from in the stretch.
Sebastian County...Surface is the question mark but seems primed for a good one.
Free Fighter.

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


Arlington: Hanshin Cup Hcp G3 $100K

Lovango...Ran well at Oaklawn and could be an improved 4YO.
Fort Prado...Solid turfer should go well.
Stonehouse...An early pace factor.
Throng.

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


Hollywood: Alydar $75K

Madeo...Really stepped it up on the stretch-out.
Trevor's Clever...Well behind top pick last time but think he's better than that.
Pistol Pete Afleet...Another one that is probably better than his latest.
Exuma.

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


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