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12-31-2021, 04:08 AM
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12/31: Aqueduct ($195k Must Pay DBL P6 C/O)
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POST-SCRATCHES A New Year's Eve carryover scenario always remind me of 2013 when a 5-A's/1-C walk off home run for $11k+ made up for a tough-to-swallow DQ out of $23k at Del Mar earlier in the year. As Damon Runyon said, 'all horseplayers die broke', but as long as you're above ground, you're live in the next race.. We faced another year of a debilitating health crisis and similarly, racing had as taxing a season as can be endured. There's no choice in both cases but to work towards overcoming the challenges as presented and hope for a better tomorrow. Best of luck to everyone today and warm wishes to you and yours for a 2022 filled with health, happiness, love and good fortune. Steve  3rd: MCLM/$40k, 2yo, 6f (P6, P3, DD) Very difficult sequence starts with these undefined juvies of which 6 appear win-eligible (1-2-3-5-6-7). Kelly Breen's turf/dirt dropper U Kant Whip It (8-1) showed speed in layoff return and looks like the one to catch. Ever-dangerous Bill Morey brings $30k claimant Runninsonofagun in from Churchill and would seem a fit here after OK debut. Rudy Rod sends firster Johnselectricride (5-1) and 0/4 Good Skate. Jimmy Jerkens drops $150k KEE yearling Gun Maestro in for the tag as a new gelding.. Most Likely: #3 Runninsonofagun 9-5 WON ($5.00) Best Value: #1 U Kant Whip It 8-1 5th Next Best: #6 Good Skate 3-1 2nd Exotics Use: #5 Gun Maestro 4-1 4th 4th: CLM/N2L, F&M-3+, 6.5f (P5, G/S, P3, DD) Modest filly set that's light on pace. R Working Girl & Harkie (The Herald Angels Sing) will have to go from inside and you can expect Mazal Eighteen and Violentiam to be stalking. Infringement got progressively worse on dirt as a 2yo before perking up a tad as a turfer this summer and appears a thoroughly compromised favorite (5-2).. Most Likely: #6 Mazal Eighteen 3-1 2nd Next Best: #9 Violentiam 6-1 4th Best Value: #4 Handle the Truth 15-1 5th Exotics Use: #1 R Working Girl 6-1 WON ($10.00) 5th: CLM, 3+, 8.5f (P4, P3, DD) Blewitt tries to climb back up the ladder here and with the SCR of Runningforhome, may be pretty much alone on the lead.. Most Likely: #3 Blewitt 8-5 WON ($3.40) Best Value: #2 Direct Order 6-1 5th Next Best: #4 Dark Storm 3-1 3rd Exotics Use: #7 Microscope 8-1 4th 6th: OC/N2X, 3+, 1m (P3, DD) Untreated (9-5) obviously the horse to beat even if he regresses off big return win. Has had 6 weeks and 4 half mile drills since then and appears able to deal with pace variables.. Most Likely: #6 Untreated 9-5 WON ($3.30) Best Value: #7 Two Thirty Five 10-1 6th Next Best: #4 Buy Land and See 8-1 3rd Exotics Use: #2 Boldish 10-1 4th 7th: Alex M. Robb-NY, 3+, 9f (DD) Nice group to end the 2021 NY stakes slate, with 8 of the 9 owning black type credentials including '20 Remsen winner Brooklyn Strong whose presence presents a hard decision.. Best Value: #5 Our Last Buck 6-1 3rd Next Best: #9 Tiergen 9-2 5th Exotics Use: #4 Sea Foam 5-2 WON ($4.30) Super Add: #3 Brooklyn Strong 6-1 7th 8th: NY-MSW, 2yo, 1m Well-matched state bred boys a tough finish to fiendish skein.. Most Likely: #10 Curlin's Wisdom 5-2: Controlling speed and debut on dirt more than OK v. these.. 2nd Best Value: #3 Salty Heir 10-1: Half to Chowda & Lobsta (& soon Oysta!) gets hood for stretch out.. 7th Next Best: #7 Juggler 8-1: Vasquez tripped this C/O yesterday; winning with everything in NY.. 3rd Exotics Use: #4 Excursioniste 3-1: Previous 1 turn mile try (Sleepy Hollow) fits well here.. 4th P6 Grid: 3: 3 (A), 1-6 (B), 5 (C) 4: 6-9 (A), - (B), 1-4 (C) 5: 2-3 (A), - (B), 4 (C) 6: 6 (A), 7 (B), - (C) 7: 5-9 (A), - (B), 3-4 (C) 8: 3-10 (A), - (B), 4-7 (C) Simple (A+B): 3x2x2x2x2x2 = $96 All A's: 1x2x2x1x2x2 = $16 Backups ($72): $8 (5) + $16 (1-4) + $8 (4) + $16 (3-4) + $16 (4-7) P6 P5 Grid: 4: 6-9 (A), 1-4 (B), - (C) 5: 2-3-4 (A), - (B), - (C) 6: 6 (A), 7 (B), - (C) 7: 5-9 (A), - (B), 3-4 (C) 8: 3-7-10 (A), - (B), 4-6-8 (C) Simple (A+B): 4x3x2x2x3 = 144 x .50 = $72 All A's: 2x3x1x2x3 = 36 x .50 = $18 Backups ($36): $18 (3-4) + $18 (4-6-8) P4 Grid: 5: 2-3-4 (A), - (B), - (C) 6: 6 (A), 7 (B), - (C) 7: 5-9 (A), - (B), 3-4 (C) 8: 3-7-10 (A), 4-6-8 (B), - (C) Simple (A+B): 3x2x2x6 = 72 x .50 = $36 All A's: 3x1x2x3 = $18 ($9 for .50) Backup: $9 (3-4) Good luck! Steve
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans Last edited by Kasept : 12-31-2021 at 03:11 PM. 
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12-31-2021, 10:37 AM
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans
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12-31-2021, 11:51 AM
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Steve. Great to hear that story again. I Always think of that one on the last day of the year. I remember when you did that. I was amazed. I never forgot it. Because I made a cheaper ticket. Only to watch you score the cash. Learned about some betting heart- aches that day. Now I always look forward to the last day of betting for the year. Thanks to you. Appreciate all your efforts. Best wishes -
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12-31-2021, 12:15 PM
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To all DT-ers , wishing everyone happiness, health, safety, and prosperity in the coming New Year,
Good luck today and keep it above the ground!!
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