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Saturday, April 4, 2008
Picks and plays for some of the day's major stakes
by Seth Merrow

A big day of racing coast-to-coast. Some prime Derby Trail preps highlight stakes-laden cards in NY and SoCal. Another Derby prep tops the action in Chicago. Tampa offers a fun card of FL-bred stakes. Plus more from Gulfstream, Keeneland and Oaklawn!

Good luck...


Turf wagers are turf only

Best Bets

Gulfstream, Race 7, exacta box, One Flying Trend/Code Legal/Aerin She Lovely.
Gulfstream, Race 10, exacta box, Run for Sami/Calimonco/Dr Smarty Jack.
Tampa, Race 1, WPS, Shoe Ready.
Tampa, Race 7, Pickapocket.
Keeneland, Race 1, Aegean.
Keeneland, Race 6, WPS, It's a Game.
Hawthorne, Race 7, Perfect Song.
Santa Anita, Race 6, WPS, Take the Points.


Aqueduct: Bay Shore G3 $200K

Not For Silver...Lightly-raced and could be ready for this assignment.
Capt Candyman Can...Graded stakes winner should fit well with these.
Taqarub...Over-matched in Florida.
Counter Move.
Gato Go Win.

Wager: $5 WP on Not For Silver.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four, sub next if scratch.
...$1 tri box top four, sub next if scratch.


Aqueduct: Excelsior Hcp G3 $200K

Barrier Reef...Perfect as a 4YO.
Kurbat...Convincing in US debut.
Cool Coal Man...Better than last.
Giant Moon.

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


Aqueduct: Wood Memorial G1 $750K

I Want Revenge...Tough if able to repeat the big performance from last time.
Just A Coincidence...Zit ohas been known to surprise in these Derby Trail -- and later, Triple Crown -- races.
Lord Justice...3YO debut was promising.
Imperial Council.

Wager: $5 WP on I Want Revenge.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Aqueduct: Carter Hcp G1 $300K

Tale Of Ekati...Horse-for-the-course?
Fabulous Strike...Ran well on this track last fall.
True Quality...A;ways in the hunt.
Kodiak Kowboy.

Wager: $5 WP on Tale Of Ekati.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Gulfstream: Skip Away G3 $100K

Fierce Wind...Showed early promise as a 3YO -- and now has backed it up in two starts since the return.
Finallymadeit...Could be tough to track down if able to slip away early.
Nistle's Crunch...Might be better on turf -- and do note that main track win last time was in a match race.
Imawildandcrazyguy.

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


Tampa: Sophomore Fillies $85K

Snow Lass...First two indicate she could have a real future.
Golden Mystery...Should benefit for her stakes debut last time.
Bells Of Concerto...Fits with these.
Cinque Belle.

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


Tampa: Turf Distaff $85K

Scolara...Mott trainee looks to appreciate this company.
Quiet Meadow...Seems to be on the improve.
Zip Trick...Last is a concern -- but we'll give her another chance and if she rebounds she'll compete here.
Star Operator.

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


Tampa: Sophomore $85K

Anythingyouwant...Looks to have the pace advantage in here.
Bunker Hill...Promising as a 2YO -- will be tough if he returns with some added maturity.
Golf Pal...Impressive so far -- but gets tested today.
Bee Cee Cee.

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


Tampa: Turf Classic $85K

Pickapocket...Wheeled back quickly to make second start for Wolfson.
Ruff and Ready...Will be rolling late.
Silver Tree...Completed the exacta more than half the time last year. Making 9YO debut today.
Fearless Eagle.

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


Keeneland: Ashland G1 $400K

Stardom Bound...Champ took some heat for just getting up last time -- but she's done little wrong in her career thus far.
Third Dawn...Almost beat the top pick last time at 35-1. We had the exacta tabbed cold here that day -- doubt we'll get the same price this afternoon however.
What a Pear...NY-bred is undefeated but faces a stern test today.
Be Fair.

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


Hawthorne: Illinois Derby G2 $500K

Perfect Song...Stretched out nicely last time and his front-running style could play well here.
Musket Man...Bounced back in his second start around two turns.
Al Khali...Looked good in his US debut -- but we'll find out more today.
Nowhere to Hide.

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


Oaklawn: Oaklawn Hcp G2 $500K

Honest Man...Let's forgive the effort in the slop last time. Should appreciate this bunch.
It's a Bird...Similar scenario to top pick.
Runforthedoe...Could be interesting shipping in from SoCal.
Secret Getaway.

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


Santa Anita: Santana Mile Hcp $85K

Rail Trip...Best until beaten.
Dakota Phone...Could be finding a little bit of class relief here.
Dixie Meister.

Wager: $5 WP on Rail Trip.
...$4 exacta box top two.
...$1 tri box top three.


Santa Anita: Santa Anita Derby G1 $750K

Take the Points...Got some two turn experience last time. Making third start of 2009. Might be able to stalk and get first jump.
The Pamplemousse...Z Day seems entered to insure an honest pace -- but this guy might be able to be patient and still get the job done.
Pioneerof The Nile...Undefeated as a 3YO.
Mr Hot Stuff.

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


Santa Anita: Arcadia Hcp G2 $150K

Mr Napper Tandy...Should be heard from in the lane.
Dixie Chatter...Finished in front of the top pick last time and is usually in the hunt.
Madeo...Will compete on best effort.
Global Hunter.

Wager: $5 WP on Mr Napper Tandy.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Santa Anita: Providencia G2 $150K

Mrs Kipling...Beat the boys in Europe last year. Could be interesting in US debut.
Burg Berg...Back on preferred surface.
Rosy Mantle...Another Euro-invader -- and this one already won her US debut.
Fastongrass.

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


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