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Saturday, March 7, 2008
RESULTS
Picks and plays for some of the day's major stakes
by Seth Merrow


Turf wagers are turf only

Best Bets

Aqueduct, Race 9, Masala... Ran 4th at 5-1.
Gulfstream, Race 4, Iberian Gate... Ran 2nd at 5-1 [xxx, 6.40, 3.80].
Gulfstream, Race 11, Inquisition... Ran 8th at 9-2.
Tampa, Race 5, exacta box, Otis Ridge/Cryptogram/Ontheregostokyo... Ran 1-6-scr.
Tampa, Race 9, WPS, Rock Slide Lucy and Lexie G... Ran 7th at 13-1... And scratched.
Tampa, Race 9, exacta box, Trix in the City/Rock Slide Lucy/Lexie G... Ran 2-7-scr.
Santa Anita, Race 4, Dixie Passion... Ran 4th at 12-1.
Santa Anita, Race 4, exacta box, Dixie Passion/Unionize... Ran 2-4.


Aqueduct: Toboggan Hcp G3 $100K

Ah Day 7-1
Eternal Star 9-2
Saint Daimon 44-1

Driven by Success...Lightly-raced 4YO NY-bred gets tested today but looked good in last two -- including the latest off the layoff.
Eternal Star...Contender on best effort.
Lucky Island...Wha happen? Looked like a budding sprint star early last summer, then... Back off another little bit of a layoff, maybe...
Grand Champion.

Wager: $5 WP on Driven by Success.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Aqueduct: Gotham G3 $250K

I Want Revenge 3-1
Imperial Council 7-2
Mr Fantasy 2-1

Masala... It's 'Todd-time'! Pletcher always comes up live in these Derby Trail races and this guy seems like a contender to jump up and run big.
Haynesfield...Four-race win-streak including three stakes on this track -- all by daylight.
I Want Revenge...SoCal shipper comes east to try real dirt. Last two just behind Pioneerof the Nile stamp him a threat.
Imperial Council.

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


Laurel: Wode Country $50K

Saarlight 9-5
Strut the Canary 2-1
Haley's Lolipop 7-1

Strut the Canary...Looked good in first three and then backed it up with a stakes win here last time.
Saarlight...Maiden could be the one to meet if she comes in from NY.
Huge...Just missed catching top pick last time and gets and extra furlong today.
Don'tgetsuspicious.

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


Tampa: Challenger $65K

Fierce Wind 6-5
Fearless Vision 5-2
Paradise Dancer 4-1

Fierce Wind...Looked like a potential 3YO contender for Zito at this time last year and then went to the sidelines for a long time. Comeback race was promising however. Likes this track and Centeno sticks.
Fearless Vision...Ships over from Gulfstream and should find this bunch to his liking.
Paradise Dancer...Trainer and locally-based owner like to rack up the wins at this track.
Wayzata Bay.

Wager: $5 WP on Fierce Wind.
...$4 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Fair Grounds: Lacombe Mem Hcp $60K

Gold Wonder 22-1
Get Rich Quick 3-1
Antrim County 5-1

Storm Treasure...Has been turf sprinting recently but won this race last year.
Antrim County...Not sure turf is his best game but he should fit here.
Unpaid Crusade...Lifetime best Beyer last time seems to indicate good form now.
Grasshopper.

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


Gulfstream: Sunshine State $75K

Hypocrite 8-5
Yesbyjimminy 3-5
Hal's My Hope 28-1

Yesbyjimminy...Had a long win-streak broken when shipped to SoCal last time. Should appreciate return to Florida.
Hypocrite...Been going well since last summer.
Green Vegas.

Wager: $4 exacta Yesbyjimminy over Hypocrite.
...$4 exacta box top two.


Gulfstream: Honey Fox G3 $100K

I Lost My Choo 7-1
Rustic Flame 50-1
Flibberjibit 5-1

Scolara...Will probably need to step it up a little against these but 4YO debut was impressive and might be ready for this assignment.
Wild Promises...Looks like the one to beat -- but making yet another cross-country trip.
Waquoit's Love...Typically gets a piece on this track.
Flibberjibbit.

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


Santa Anita: Honest Lady $100K

Sweet August Moon 9-1
Foxy Danseur 2-1
Coco Belle 5-1

Foxy Danseur...Seems to fit well with this bunch. Fast work for this.
Coco Belle...Kind of inconsistent but capable if ready -- and that 2/28 work seems to indicate good form.
Starry Pursuit...Lightly-raced 4YO has only one blemish on her record. Most have been on turf -- but career debut win came on synthetics.
Moonshine Alice.

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


Santa Anita: SA Oaks G1 $300K

Stardom Bound 2-5
Third Dawn 35-1
Hooh Why 12-1

Stardom Bound...Champ is best until knocked from the throne.
Third Dawn...Took her a few tries to put it all together -- but she's interesting as an up-and-comer. Don't dismiss.
Beltene...Undefeated -- including a win in the rich Sunshine Millions Oaks in just her third start. Distance is the question mark.
Nan.

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


Santa Anita: Kilroe Hcp G1 $300K

Gio Ponti 5-1
Ventura 4-5
Dixie Chatter 8-1

Artiste Royal...Second in this race last year. Gets a tepid nod in a tough race to pin down.
Ventura...Lady vs the boys. Certainly has the talent to get it done. Moves back to grass but has run well on turf before.
Gio Ponti...Should appreciate the return to turf.
Mast TRack.

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


Santa Anita: SA Hcp G1 $1mil

Einstein 5-1
Champs Elysees 27-1
Matto Mondo 9-2

Cowboy Cal...Has done well since moving west.
Court Vision...Clearly improved on turf -- now puts the turf-to-synthetic theories to the test.
Colonel John...Has a win at the distance -- and that's a plus.
Dansant.

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



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