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Saturday, October 9, 2010
Picks and plays for some of the day's major stakes
by Seth Merrow


Turf selections/wagers are turf only

Best Bets

Monmouth: Race 2, exacta box, Roman Renegade/Dancing With Lions/One Wild Bell.
Hollywood: Races 1/2, double, R1/Greeley's Ghost... R2/Queen Marini/Banana Cream Pie.


Belmont: Jamaica Hcp G1 $250K

Krypton...Should be able to stalk and pounce.
Lethal Combination...Will be heard from late.
Beau Choix...Also has a good closing kick.
Prince Will I Am.

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


Belmont: Frizette G1 $300K

AZ Warrior...Brings in some SoCal class for Baffert.
Tap for Luck...Maiden-breaker was impressive.
Promise Me a Cat...Getting the hang of it.
R Heat Lightning.
Joyful Victory.

Wager: $5 WP on AZ Warrior.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four, sub next if scratch.
...$1 tri box top four, sub next if scratch.


Belmont: Champagne G1 $300K

Uncle Mo/Stay Thirsty...Uncle Mo was ultra-impressive in the debut.
Brother in Arms...Best race yet was latest effort - on this track.
Mountain Town...Interesting claim for Pompa/Dutrow.
Settle for Medal.

Wager: $5 exacta key Uncle Mo/Stay Thirsty over next two.
...$1 tri key Uncle Mo/Stay Thirsty over next three.


Monmouth: Monmouth Cup G2 $300K

Musket Man...No Quality Road or Blame to contend with in here.
Duke of Mischief...Capable on best effort.
Etched.

Wager: $5 exacta Musket Man over Duke of Mischief.
... $2 exacta Musket Man over Etched.


Keeneland: Woodford G3 $100K

Chamberlain Bridge...Very talented stakes-quality turf sprinter. Riding a 3-race win-streak.
Silver Timber...Won this race last year.
Atta Boy Roy...Solid in 2010 - but grass is the question mark.
California Flag.

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


Keeneland: TCA G2 $200K

Informed Decision...Synthetic track specialist.
Sweet August Moon...Coming off of two nice stakes wins in SoCal.
Champagne d'Oro...G1 Test winner seems better on dirt - or maybe she's just gotten better since her earlier synthetic races.
Dubai Majesty.

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


Keeneland: First Lady G1 $400K

Proviso...Seems to be the pro-tem leader of the female turf division and is accomplished at this trip - including a G1 win vs the boys three back.
Wasted Tears...Very dangerous front-runner.
Dynaslew...Has rounded into good form.
Gotta Have Her.
Fantasia.

Wager: $5 WP on Proviso.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four, sub next if scratch.
...$1 tri box top four, sub next if scratch.


Keeneland: Breeders Futurity G1 $400K

Major Gain...Won a G3 in Chicago on Poly.
Rough Sailing...Second as the fave behind the top pick in that G3.
Santiva...Nice improvement when moved to grass and stretched last time. Should appreciate the synthetic surface.
JBs Thunder.

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


Keeneland: Turf Mile G1 $600K

Courageous Cat...Will be tough if able to rebound to form prior to Dubai.
Get Stormy...Seven wins in last eight starts - including Saratoga stakes in last two. Won over this track last year.
Gio Ponti...Mile trip seems like a bit of an experiment.
Wager: $5 exacta Courageous Cat over Get Stormy.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$2 exacta Courageous Cat over Gio Ponti.


Oak Tree/Hollywood: Oak Tree Mile G2 $150K

Victor's Cry...This one has some closing punch in a race with plenty of early speed.
Sidney's Candy...3YO facing elders is one of those that will be heard from early.
Blue Chagall...Another that could benefit if the pace collapses late.
Meteore.

Wager: $5 WP on Victor's Cry.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Oak Tree/Hollywood G1 $250K

EZs Gentleman...Lifetime best Beyer was fired in a G1 sprint win on this track two back.
Cost of Freedom...Won this race last year - at Santa Anita. Comes in with bullets in the holster.
Dancing in Silks...Second off of a layoff.
Smiling Tiger.

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


If we are interested in both halves of an entry -- in event of a scratch -- it is noted that way [in other words, both halves are named]. If only one-half of the entry is named, then we prefer that half and will move to our next pick listed [rather than the other half of the entry] in event of a scratch.

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