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Aqueduct POST SCRATCHES - FAST

R7 Alw 77k/N1X

#1 Pulling G's (6-5) 2ND
#8 All My Memories (12-1)
#7 Waco (3-1) 3RD

R8 - G2 Demoiselle (2yo f 9F)

#5 Gap Year (4-1) - Draws well and bred to excel at these longer races.
#7 Angela Renee (2-1) - Could excuse lackluster BC performance but no cinch here. 3RD
#4 Save Rock and Roll (20-1) - Has experience and could catch a minor slice at a price.

R9 - G1 Remsen (2yo 9F)

#6 Royal Burgh (12-1) - Showed some guts in debut score while routing.
#12 Frosted (3-1) - Looks to have figured it out and has enough speed not to pushed to the parking lot. 2ND
#8 Keen Ice (20-1) - Jockey change to I Rodriguez who must avoid getting caught wide. Romans always dangerous with these types. 3RD
#10 Classy Class (7-2) - Sharp debut sprinting and now must prove it around 9 panels. 4TH

R10 - G1 Cigar Mile

#2 Itsmyluckyday (5-1) - Has fired off the bench and this is his swan song. All systems go.
#9 Bourbon Courage (10-1) - Ran out of real estate in BC Sprint and just needs a bit of a set up for best. 3RD
#6 Secret Circle (2-1) - Classy sprinter should make a nice account of himself at a mile. 2ND
#3 Noble Moon (20-1) - This could be the ideal distance for him and the price will be juicy.

PK4 - 1 7 8 / 5 7 / 6 12 / 1 2 3 4 6 9 = $36 for .50

Gulfstream Park West POST SCRATCHES - FAST / FIRM

R7 - House Party 75k (2yo f 6F)

#3 Savingtime (6-1) - Hit the front to early in most recent, adds lasix.
#10 Leap Year Luck (9-2) - Just needs a little pace to display her electric late kick. WON $6.40
#1 Etakt's Phaeton (5-2) - Returns to the dirt where she destroyed Alw company across town. 2ND
#4 Concealedwithakiss (7-2) - Stakes winner on dirt should be forwardly placed throughout. 3RD

R8 - Pulpit 75k (Turf 2yo 8F)

#5 Firespike (3-1) - Really poured it on late as he showed his class in taking the GPW Juvenile Turf earlier in the month.
#2 Croninthbarbarian (4-1) - Versatile runner comes in fresh and this seems like an easier bunch. 2ND
#3 Two Step Temper (12-1) - Battled for his debut win on this course and draws well.
#6 Night Prowler (9-2) - Expecting another step forward with the stretchout to two turns. 3RD

R9 - Smooth Air 75k (2yo 8F)

#1 Mr. Jordan (8-5) - Impressive in both starts and no reason to think that a route will be a problem. WON $3.20
#9 Juan and Bina (10-1) - Handled an outside draw in debut while showing some guts throughout the race. 2ND
#7 Honor Earned (9-2) - Maiden fits with decent efforts and now adds blinks.
#2 Morgans Harbour (7-2) - Nice effort in stakes debut and should appreciate the extra distance.

R10 - Wait a While 75k (Turf 2yo f 8F)

#3 Fila Primera (5-2) - Ran into a deep field in Kentucky and this looks like a much softer spot for well connected filly. 4TH
#6 Walking the Kitten (9-2) - Just needs a cleaner trip to make top choice earn it.
#1 Red Sashay (8-1) - Has displayed a strong late kick and should be coming late again.
#7 Consumer Credit (7-2) - Broke through in start #3 and could prove to be the one they must run down. WON $7.60

PK4 - 1 3 4 10 / 2 3 5 6 / 1 7 9 / 3 6 = $48 for $.50

Churchill Downs POST SCRATCHES - FAST / GOOD

R9 - G2 Golden Rod (2yo f 8.5F)

#2 No Fault of Mine (9-2) - Crushed in debut and working well locally. 2ND
#3 I'm a Chatterbox (20-1) - Looks to take it to them early and lasix could be the key. 4TH
#5 Christina's Journey (3-1) - Troubled trip in BC Juvy Filly, but handled G2 company on the surface and distance well in G2 Pocahontas.
#8 West Coast Belle (4-1) - She's gotten two perfect set ups and she's taken full advantage of it. WON $5.20

R10 - OC 75k/N1X (2yo 8F)

#12 Dortmund (5-2) - Was a man among boys in debut and seems to have a serious future ahead of him. (Already being compared to Bayern) WON $2.80
#4 Chip Leader (8-1) - The turn back to one turn makes sense.
#6 Jack Tripp (5-1) - Has speed and the one turn mile should help.
#9 Another Lemon Drop (12-1) - Looks to add some value underneath. 3RD

R11 - G2 Kentucky Jockey Club (2yo 8.5F)

#8 Imperia (8-1) - Hunch that he'll take to the dirt just fine. 2ND
#9 Lord Nelson (5-2) - Hard to knock the favorite, just needs to prove he can ship.
#1 Sky Hero (6-1) - Has enough speed to avoid being stuck and handled the local distance in most recent.
#2 Eagle (12-1) - Will definitely be overlooked at the windows and has an outside chance. 3RD

R12 - MSW 41k (2yo 8.5F)

#9 Curlino (2-1) - Looks to make amends after being the chalk in both career starts. (Royal Burgh runs at Aqueduct and could provide a gauge) WON $4.60
#4 Brigand Moon (10-1) - Eligible to wake up on the stretch out.
#7 Tale of Verve (6-1) - Closed some serious ground in debut. 3RD
#11 Cave Wolf (20-1) - Well bred 1ster shows a long string of works coming in.

PK4 - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 / 12 / 1 2 5 8 9 / 4 9 = $50 for $.50 PAID $60.40 FOR $.50

Hawthorne POST SCRATCHES - FAST

R6 - OC 18k/SAL 7k

#3 Itzacoldcase (7-2)
#5 Remembermealways (5-2) 2ND
#4 Virginia's Joy (9-2) WON $11.40
#7 Saintly Bound (15-1)

R7 - ILB Alw 21k C

#10 Karla With a K (9-2)
#11 Misty Miranda (4-1) 4TH
#8 Cow Catcher (12-1) 2ND
#4 Exquisite Lady (7-2) WON $8.20

R8 - G2 Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap

#11 Midnight Aria (15-1) - '13 Queens Plate winner has enough speed to be in good position throughout and could light up the tote board.
#5 Ever Rider (Arg) (5-1) - In sharp form and definitely fits with this group.
#4 Cary Street (4-1) - Expect him late as he is cutting back in distance.
#3 Red Rifle (5-1) - Should be forwardly place throughout and without pressure could find himself in the winner's circle. WON

R9 - Clm 5k N3L

#11 Kip Hip Hooray (6-1) BEST BET
#2 Dittman Thunder (5-2)
#4 In Red's Honor (15-1)
#12 Joy to the King (8-1) WON

PK4 - 3 4 5 7 / 10 11 / 1 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 / 2 11 = $28.80 for $.20

Good Racing Luck