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Saturday, March 6, 2010
Picks and plays for some of the day's major stakes
by Seth Merrow

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Turf selections/wagers are turf only

Best Bets

Aqueduct: Race 8, Pete's Parley.
Gulfstream: Race 1/2, double, R1/Georgian/Greatbillsoffire/Sir Winston... R2/In Just We Trust.
Gulfstream: Race 7, exacta box, Check the Label/In the Rough/Upperline.
Oaklawn: Race 5, exacta box, Ice Strike/Irish Emperor/Southside Charlie.


Aqueduct: Fred Capossela $65K

Strapping Groom...Philly shipper have been doing OK over the last couple of months.
Golden Ghost...Stakes winner as a 2YO. Will be tough with some added maturity off of the layoff.
Liston...Hmm, showed some promise last year. Trouble in seasonal debut. Could be any kind.

Wager: $2 exacta box top two.
...$2 exacta key Strapping Groom over next two.


Aqueduct: Toboggan G3 $100K

Wall Street Wonder...Seems to have taken to the inner surface.
Custom for Carlos...Legit stakes-quality sprinter.
Driven by success.

Wager: $2 exacta box top two.
...$2 exacta key Wall Street Wonder over next two.


Aqueduct: Gotham G3 $250K

Wow Wow Wow...An angle we like every year -- albeit typically another month or so away on the calendar -- is Oaklawn shippers. We think they bring some added fitness with them as they leave Arkansas. This DW Lukas runner fits that angle and comes in off of a lifetime best Beyer. We'll take a shot here.
Three Day Rush...Pletcher trainee in a Derby Trail race - 'nuff said.
Yawanna Twist...Undefeated NY-bred goes out for trainer Dutrow.
Peppi Knows.

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


Gulfstream: Herecomesthebride G3 $150K

Check the Label...Third start of the season and looks to be set up for a good one.
In the Rough...Edged top pick last time.
Upperline...Behind top two last time - but not by much. This is his second start of 2010 and she adds blinkers.
Khancord Kid.

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


Gulfstream: Palm Beach G3 $150K

Center Divider...A couple of nice, improving starts so far at Tampa. Will need to step it up a little but there should be room for improvement.
Bim Bam...Has yet to miss a trifecta - and seems to have taken to the turf.
Lethal Combination...Euro-shipper adds Lasix, sheds seventeen pounds, could be any kind vs these.
Asphalt.

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


Tampa: Challenger $65K

Arson Squad...Dutrow's graded-stakes level winner of over $900K shops for a winning spot.
Birdrun...Mott trainee ships cross-state and should fit with these.
Bold Start...Third start back and looks legit.
Timber Reserve.

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


Fair Grounds: Sarah Lane's Oates $60K

Isn't She Gorgeous...Asmussen filly will need to step it up here - but we just have a feeling...
Lunar Fest/New Elite...Two more from Asmussen might make it an all-Steve exacta.
The Rumor's True...Plenty of stakes experience and sh'es in the hunt more often than not.
Dreamsalive.

Wager: $5 WP on Isn't She Gorgeous.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Laurel: Wide Country $70K

Gator Prowl...Certainly looks like an improved 3YO and clearly likes this track.
Judge Sonya...Ships in off of a couple of OK stakes tries in NY.
Jim's Prospect...Second to top pick in last two.
Insurance Money.

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


Fair Grounds: Gentilly $60K

Heavensville...Asmussen trainee has plenty of experience and Beyers say he'll fit -- but trying turf for the first time. Hmm.
Gentle Moment...Uncouple barnmate of top pick could complete another Asmussen exacta.
Dynamic Time...Yet another in here trying grass for the first time. Sprinter could be interesting if sent early.
Tensas Cat.

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


Oaklawn: Razorback Hcp G3 $150K

Gone Astray...Interesting shipper from Phipps/McGaughey.
Racing Bran...Two big wins here this season. Might have some company up-front today.
Jonesboro...8YO millionaire might not be the same horse he was -- but we'll give him one more shot... He is eligible to bounce back in his second start of 2010.
Win Willy.

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


Oaklawn: Azeri G3 $150K

Spirit Seeker...She could be interesting returning to dirt.
War Echo...Could be rolling late if there is some speed up-front.
Freedom Star...Might be the one to catch.
Just Jenda.

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


Santa Anita: Sham G3 $150K

The Program...Baffert trainee is a little hard to pin down but should compete here on best effort.
Nextdoorneighbor...Seemed to appreciate stretchout last time. Working well since.
Kettle River...Improving Beyers and looked good in first try on this surface.
Setsuko.

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


Santa Anita: SA Oaks G1 $250K

Blind Luck...Multi-G1 winner is the one to beat.
Crisp...Better than last and the blinkers might help her prove it.
Zilva...Another we expect more from today.
Cozi Rosie.

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


Santa Anita: Kilroe Mile Hcp G1 $250K

Ever a Friend...Came back from a long layoff to run well in two last November. Tough if able to bring that kind of form back to the table.
Battle of Hastings...Solid 3YO campaign. Should be competitive here.
Fluke...Like the top two this one fits and should run well - if ready off of the November layoff.
Awesome Gem.

Wager: $5 WP on Ever a Friend.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Santa Anita: SA Hcp G1 $750K

Jeranimo...Had a nice closing bid to take the G2 Strub. Similar run should put him in position today.
Misremembered...Baffert trainee has had the exacta in eight of ten starts. Just behind top pick last time.
St Trinians... Talented mare takes on the boys. Undefeated in this country and would be no surprise.
Dakota Phone.

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



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