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Saturday, February 5, 2011
Picks and plays for some of the day's major stakes
by Seth Merrow


Turf selections/wagers are turf only

Best Bets

Gulfstream: Race 11, WP, Falaah.
Gulfstream: Race 11, exacta box, Falaah/Blimey/Wear the Crown.
Tampa: Race 5, WP, Sundara.
Tampa: Race 5, exacta box, Silver 'n Rubies/Sundara/Potenza Bella.
Fair Grounds: Race 1, WP, Galapagos.
Santa Anita: Race 2, exacta box, Brereton Park/Answer to Abby/Titian.
Santa Anita: Race 2, exacta key, Titian over Brereton Park/Champagne Topper/Answer to Abby.
Santa Anita: Race 6, exacta box, Classy Lion/Sierra Spirit/Brite Dreamer/Cat Talk.


Aqueduct: Belle Born $60K

Laylaben... Edged by Big Brownie late last time but still prefer the speedier of the two over the inner.
Big Brownie...Big win two back and troubled trip last time. Dangerous.
Eager Emma.

Wager: $5 WP on Laylaben.
...$5 exacta box top two.
...$1 tri key Laylaben over next two.


Aqueduct: Whirlaway $100K

JJs Lucky Train...Ran second in Count Fleet and the winner could be a good one.
Preachintothedevil...Lightly-raced but coming out of a stakes win here.
Rescind the Trade...Klaravich/Violette runner undefeated in two.
Toby's Corner.

Wager: $5 WP on JJs Lucky Train.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Gulfstream: Suwannee River G3 $150K

Miss Blakely...Seems to like this course and should outrun ML 12-1.
It's Tea Time...Turf could be her preferred surface.
Trix in the City...Nice win here in latest.
Cherokee Queen.

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


Gulfstream: Gulfstream Park Turf Hcp G1 $300K

Smart Bid...Got some nice experience on this track last time.
Little Mike...Likely the one to catch.
Battle of Hastings...A proven turf stakes performer.
Get Stormy.

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


Gulfstream: Donn Hcp G1 $500K

Rule...2001 debut says Pletcher trainee should be a competitive 4YO.
Morning Line...Will be prominent throughout and has won at this trip.
Fly Down...Yet another that could prove to be an interesting 4YO.
Giant Oak.

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


Laurel: Marshua $75K

Heather...Undefeated in two and could be ready for this assignment.
Full Moon Blues...Flopped in a G2 last time - but should rebound with cutback to a sprint.
Red's Round Table...Stakes winner has plenty of speed.
Delta Donya.

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


Tampa: Super $75K

See I A...Super-solid in the prep for this.
Capt Candyman Can...G1 winner could have a class-edge here - but this track can be quirky for newcomers.
Good Lord...Third behind the top pick last time.
Conchacer.

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


Fair Grounds: Tiffany Lass $60K

Wicked Deed...Asmussen filly 2-for-2 on the track.
Flash Mash...A dud at Delta - but that was two turns. Should rebound here.
Going to Kukaro...Maiden ships in from Oaklawn - and with Speightstown on top she's bred to be precocious.
Unbridled Prais.

Wager: $5 WP on Wicked Deed.
...$5 exacta box top two.
...$1 tri key Wicked Deed over next three.


Fair Grounds: Black Gold $60K

Changing the Rules...Might have needed the comebacker.
Divine Music...Two solid races since arriving.
Trubs...Probably better than last two placings indicate.
Inhisglory.

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


Santa Anita: Las Virgenes G1 $250K

Turbulent Descent...Undefeated G1 winner makes 3YO debut.
Zazu...Just-missed last time. Behind the top pick previous two.
May Day Rose...Seemed to like this dirt last time.
California Nectar.

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


Santa Anita: Thunder Road Hcp G3 $100K

Proudinsky...Likes this course.
Dakota Phone...Could be interesting trying the turf again.
Victor's Cry...Will be heard from if there's some early pace.
Colgan's Chip.

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


Santa Anita: Strub G1 $200K

Twirling Candy...Only loss was a G1 against older - but this one is another age-restricted.
Tweebster...Near-miss in a G2 last time. Gets an extra half-furlong here.
Indian Firewater...Won the G2 last time.
Honour the Deputy.

Wager: $5 WP on Twirling Candy.
...$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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