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Saturday, March 19, 2011
Picks and plays for some of the day's major stakes
by Seth Merrow


Turf selections/wagers are turf only

Best Bets

Aqueduct: Race 1, exacta box... Coaltown Legend/Dealing Lucky/Studley.
Aqueduct: Race 1, exacta box... Coaltown Legend/Dealing Lucky.
Gulfstream: Race 3, exacta key... Cal Nation over Dance City/Bowman's Causeway.
Tampa: Race 12, exacta box... Magics Runner/Get Back Jack/Kitchenman/Snuggilin Jo Jo.
Fair Grounds: Races 1/2, doubles... R1/Kyriana/Midsummer Mystery/Flying Information... R2/Looks Purrfect.
Oaklawn: Race 9, WP... Absinthe Minded.
Santa Anita: Race 8, exacta box... Meadow Road/Maclean's Music/Fightofalifetime.


Aqueduct: Cicada G3 $100K

In Step...It's that time of year when the snowbirds come north and prove to have a touch more class than the locals. This one probably has to step it up off of the debut win - but has the right connections to do so.
Quantum Miss...Flip to the description on the top pick is that this one shipped south and flopped - expect she's better than that effort however.
Coax Liberty...Only too off-the-board finishes were against G1 company.
Dream.

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


Gulfstream: Inside Information G2 $150K

Hilda's Passion...Solid G3 win here in latest and the last two 6F runs should have her set for this stretchout to 7F in the third start back.
Amen Hallelujah...Beaten fave last two could be another set for a good run in the third start since returning.
Milwaukee Appeal...A proven graded stakes performer - just not sure sprinting is her game.
Ms Vanenzza.

Wager: $5 WP on In Step.
...$5 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Tampa: Tampa Bay G3 $125K

Doubles Partner...Lightly-raced in 2010 but 2011 debut certainly showed promise.
Teaks North...Won a G1 on the east coast of the state last time.
Bearpath...Been off awhile but certainly capable if ready.
Rahystrada.

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


Laurel: Private Terms $75K

Bandbox...Just missed in a stake here in 3YO debut.
Rush Now...Took a liking to this track last time.
Joe Vann...Pletcher's always dangerous with 3YOs at this time of year - and this guy is 2-2 at LRL.
Tap Star.

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


Oaklawn: Azeri G3 $150K

Absinthe Minded...Might steal it.
Havre de Grace...Solid 3YO last year, making 4YO debut.
Blind Luck...Leaves SoCal looking for return to 2010 form.
Tidal Pool.

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


Oaklawn: Rebel G2 $300K

The Factor...Speedball gets two-turn test - but might be able to nurse things along early vs this bunch.
Sway Away...Another SoCal invader stretching out.
JPs Gusto...Closed for second in prep for this and gets more stretch to make that move into today.
Archarcharch.

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


Santa Anita: Irish O'Brien $100K

Quisisana...Could prove interesting returning to turf.
La Nez...Won a state-bred stake sprinting on turf three starts back.
MS GI Jane...Has the speed to stalk and pounce - IF ready off of the layoff.
Park Time Luck.

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


Santa Anita: Santa Ana G2 $150K

Malibu Pier...4YO is still relatively lightly-raced but has shown flashes and could be set for this.
Turning Top...Typically makes a live late-run.
Ecalir de Lune...Another that could be heard from late.
Washington Bridge.

Wager: $5 WP on Malibu Pier.
...$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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