12/4: Aqueduct ($19k C/O); CRC/FG/TP Stakes; Golden Gate (P4)

[Kasept]

Was rolling along amiably at Aqueduct Friday until stunning 8th race performance from tough-to-embrace Wild News threw the afternoon into chaos. The Parisella trainee dueled through a sharp half of :45.4 and finished strongly at 9-1, and when crazily overlaid Ready for Ryan won the nightcap at 20-1, a carryover and $1,900 ($1) P4 resulted. I caught the $92 9th race exacta with the Jerkens winner and Porcello, but really needed 15-1 Gasper C. to claim 3rd for what would have been a bulbous triple. No matter... Solid hit in the 4th helped make it an OK day, and the eclectic Saturday action should provide ample opportunity for bingos and yahtzees. Hope you did well!


AQUEDUCT


POST-SCRATCHES


RACES 1 & 5 OFF TURF; RACE 7 STAYS ON..


4th: MDN CLM, 2yo-F, 6f (P6, P3, DD, Super)

$19k P6 C/O Starts Here..

Most Likely: #6 Reproduction 5-2 WON ($5.20)
Best Value: #4 Katie's Dance 8-1 3rd
Next Best: #9 Forbidden Brew 7-2 7th
Super Add: #3 In Her Hey Day 8-1 5th


5th: NY-MSW, 2yo, 8.5f-OFF THE TURF (G/S, P3, DD, Super)

Best Value: #8 Double Black 8-1 3rd
Next Best: #7 Big Fearless 7-2 WON ($6.40)
Exotics Use: #10 Brothers Outlaw 5-2 2nd
Super Add: #9 Nykid Time to Jazz 12-1 7th


6th: ALW/N1X, 3+, 6f (P4, P3, DD, Super)

Handful of well-matched horses here, and it's hard to know after the blah comeback if Multidude is still a horse. But Carlos Martin's results 2nd/layoff are astounding, and fact that he worked twice since return is encouraging. Tough start to the P4 with at least 4 short prices eligible for laurels on or near the front end, and Eltish Star lurking from the back of the back should a meltdown occur..

Most Likely: #5 Driven By Solar 7-2 3rd
Next Best: #6 Winning Touch 3-1 WON ($5.80)
Exotics Use: #1 Multidude 4-1 10th
Super Add: #10 Eltish Star 12-1 2nd


7th: OC/N3X, 3+, 9f-T (P3, DD, Super)

Most Likely: #8 Abilio 3-1 4th
Best Value: #7 Marching Tune 12-1 9th
Next Best: #2 Leadwithyourchin 5-1 WON ($11.00)
Super Add: #6 Chairman Now 10-1 8th


8th: Garland of Roses, F&M-3+, 6f (DD)

Pretty nice assembly of gal dashers..

Most Likely: #2 Nicole H 3-1 WON ($5.20)
Best Value: #1 Love That Dance 5-1 5th
Next Best: #5 Meese Rocks 4-1 2nd


9th: CLM, F&M-3+, 1m-70y (Super)

Best Value: #9 Good Will 8-1 3rd
Next Best: #3 No Rhyme Or Reason 2-1 WON ($7.10)
Exotics Use: #4 Worth a Shot 6-1 9th
Super Add: #6 Cajun Belle 5-1 7th


<$200 P6 Play:

4: 6
5: 7-8
6: 1-5-6
7: 7-8
8: 1-2
9: 3-4-6-9

1x2x3x2x2x4 = 96 x $2 = $192

$2 Pick 6 (6/8-7-6-2-2/4-1/3/11/12) 5 Correct Paid $20.60 x 2 = $41.20


<$75 P4 Play:

6: 1-5-6
7: 7-8
8: 1-2-5
9: 3-4-6-9

3x2x3x4 = $72



CALDER


POST-SCRATCHES


Two terrific wagering events at Calder to begin the lead up to Gulfstream..


9th: 28th My Charmer (G3), F&M-3+, 9f-T (P3, Super)

Best Value: #4 Evading Tempete 12-1 3rd
Next Best: #11 Mary's Follies 7-2 7th
Exotics Use: #10 Askbut I Won'ttell 5-1 WON ($15.80)
Super Add: #7 Paracaides 8-1 9th


11th: 34th Tropical Turf (G3), 3+, 9f-T (DD, Super)

AE-14 Souper Spectacular (8-1), Zenyatta brother from Live Oak/Benzel, an attractive inclusion should he manage to draw in.. 4th

Best Value: #5 Midnight Mischief 6-1 5th
Next Best: #12 Rahy's Attorney 7-2 2nd
Exotics Use: #9 Rahystrada 6-1 8th
Super Add: #10 Twilight Meteor 10-1 WON ($32.00)



FAIR GROUNDS


POST-SCRATCHES


7th: Dilberto Memorial, 3+, 8.5f-T (P3, Super)

Most Likely: #1 Gran Estremo 7-2 2nd
Best Value: #5 Ready Set 8-1 7th
Next Best: #6 Amazing Results 9-2 6th
Super Add: #8 SCR


8th: LA-ALW/N1X, F&M-3+, 6f (P4, P3, Super)

Most Likely: #6 SCR
Best Value: #7 U Belong to Me 8-1 4th
Next Best: #9 Creme de Cacoa 4-1 3rd
Super Add: #3 Lucky Skat 10-1 9th


9th: Pago Hop, 3yo-F, @1m-T (P3, Super)

Best Value: #11 Silver LaBelle 12-1 2nd
Next Best: #9 Kitty Love 4-1 10th
Exotics Use: #1e Flint entry 10-1 3rd/6th
Super Add: #10 Valli With a Vow 12-1 WON ($19.00)

$1 Exacta (10-11) Paid $102.20
$1 Trifecta (10-11-1) Paid $766.40


<$25 P3 Play:

7: 1-5
8: 6/SCR-7
9: 1-9-10-11-12-13

2x2x6 = $24



TURFWAY PARK


PRE-SCRATCHES


9th: 25th Holiday Inagural, F&M-3+, 6f (DD, Super)

Best Value: #2 Minewander 10-1 3rd
Next Best: #11 Waccamaw 3-1 2nd
Exotics Use: #8 Cauy's Humor 6-1 5th
Super Add: #6 Helen Belen 5-1 4th



GOLDEN GATE FIELDS


PRE-SCRATCHES


6th: ALW/N1X, 3+, 6f (P4, P3, DD, Super)

Most Likely: #5 Premium Quality 5-2 5th
Best Value: #1 Sanger Silver 8-1 WON ($14.80)
Next Best: #8 Magnificent Blend 9-2 2nd
Super Add: #7 Hexbreaker 7-2 3rd

$1 Exacta (1-8) Paid $35.70
$1 Trifecta (1-8-7) Paid $184.50


7th: Corte Madera, 2yo-F, 1m (P3, DD, Super)

Most Likely: #1 Cathy's Crunches 7-5 WON ($3.00)
Best Value: #7 Honey's Prize 9-2 8th
Next Best: #2 Scarlet Starlet 7-2 6th
Super Add: #3 Seismic Speed 8-1 5th


8th: OC/N2X, 3+, 1m (DD, Super)

Most Likely: #3 Candy Store 8-5 3rd
Best Value: #2 Niner Genius 10-1 4th
Next Best: #1 Control Seeker 8-1 2nd
Super Add: #4 SCR


<$75 P4 Play:

6: 1-5-7-8
7: 1-2-3-4-7
8: 2-3
9: 1-2-5

4x5x2x3 = 120 x .50 = $60


Good luck!
Steve

[Kasept]

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[Kasept]

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[hockey2315]

Nice hit, Steve.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

Nice hit, Steve.

Thanks Hock.. Has been a very fun, quirky afternoon. Had a feeling there were going to be some opportunities out there today, and after sloppily leaving the door open at AQU today, was pleased to catch a couple nice ones.

[tanner12oz]

rough day for me....bad beats and dumb plays on my part....total frustration

[fpsoxfan]

Aquechalk!