1/20: Stakes, P4's-GP/FG

[Kasept]

Some lower echelon stakes around the country today, with the Aqueduct H. and a pair of $100,000 listeds at Laurel perhaps the best. Odd opener at Oaklawn yesterday as I completely mangled the selection numbers. My apologies again..


AQUEDUCT

8th (3:48pm): 88th Aqueduct H. (Gr. III), $100,000, 3+, 8.5f

1. #7 Liquor Cabinet 2-1: Oft-injured Dutrow 6yo has done best work this strip.. WON
2. #5 Angliana 8-1: KMc 'Causeway' 5yo offers value; certainly should be fit.. 2nd
A. #6 Silver Prospector 9-2: Better value of Contessa pair and may forget to stop.. 7th
B. #3 Shuffling Madness 15-1: From friend Joe Gioia, gets Coa and pace to chase.. 4th


LAUREL

7th (3:28pm): The Fire Plug, $100,000, 4+, 6f (Superfecta)

1. #5 Celtic Innis 4-1: Keefe GSP sprinter had super second half '06..
2. #2 City Weekend 4-1: Gorham 5yo owns half career wins at LRL; ITM 75% at voyage..
A. #8 Crafty Schemer 5-2: Feliciano veteran acquitted self well in DeFrancis.. 2nd
B. #1 Ah Day 7-2: Put line through 9f fiasco in November.. WON


8th (3:57pm): What a Summer, $100,000, F&M-4+, 6f

1. #5 Silmaril 3-2: Classy 6yo mare has banked nearly $600k.. WON
2. #2 Yolanda B. Too 3-1: SCRATCHED..
3. #6 Ring True 5-1: J. Jerkens returns to suburban Baltimore with all or nothing filly (7/4-0-0)..


TAMPA BAY

10th (4:25pm): 23rd Gasparilla, $60,000, 3yo-F, 7f (Superfecta)

1. #6 Foret 4-1: $250k Bennett miss just nipped in similar event here last.. 2nd.. longest shot wins at 70-1!
2. #3 Bianco 3-1: Plesa bay has done little wrong; ships cross-state.. 6th
A. #9 Cher Ami 8-1: Bates Lost Soldier gal chased Sandpiper winner debuting; scratched for this.. 7th
B. #5 SCRATCHED..


TURFWAY

11th (5:48pm): 25th Cincinnati Trophy, $50,000, 3yo-F, 6.5f (.10 Super)

1. #5 Miss A. Bomb 5-1: No 22-1 this time on Gowell winner.. 2nd
2. #6 Over the Edge 1-1: Crankypants with another one here; too obvious.. WON
A. #2 She's Impossible 12-1: Seitz filly yet to miss a check in 6 tries.. 3rd
B. #7 Thunder and Belle 10-1: Thunderello red aced ALW foes from tough post last.. 8th



GULFSTREAM

A maniacally difficult P4 at Hallandale today.. MSW 7th has standout posted wide and several interesting firsters.. ALW 8th no easier, and nightcap claimer is a cluster of mediocrity..

Superfectas in all races..


7th (4:21pm): MSW, 3yo, 6.5f (DD, P3, P4)

1. #12 Chief Talkeetna 7-2: Goes from Smitty to Corny and closing style should offset tough launch.. WON
2. #1 General Beach 12-1: Respect Zito 2nd start and price enticing.. 11th
A. #7 Kettle Hill 6-1: 3rd to Belgravia at 60-1 in debut; Wilkes a slick operator.. 3rd
B. #6 Open Sleigh 8-1: Sciametta not cranking them for debuts, but like a.m. tab.. 2nd

LONGSHOT ALERT: #4 Bold Promise 20-1: Capable Kaplan 3/5 2nd start; adds blinks and zipped at Calder for this.. 5th


8th (4:52pm): ALW/N1X, 3yo-F, 1m (DD, P3)

1. #2 Duchess of Stanco 6-1: Demoiselle too much, too soon for KMc filly.. 7th
2. #6 Striking Tomisue 5-2: Zito-Hilbert homebred just steadily improving.. 3rd
A. #9 Splendid in Spring 5-1: Bargain bay did OK as mdn versus stakes fillies.. 2nd
B. #4 High Again 4-1: Respect connections of $140k High Yield rednut.. WON

LONGSHOT ALERT: #8 Susie's Gal 10-1: Romans-Guidry always dangerous and rare non-grey from Alphabet Soup impressed gaining diploma.. 6th.. bet down to 7-2!


9th (5:13pm): 25th First Lady (Gr. III), $100,000, F&M-4+, 6f (DD)

1. #3 Malibu Mint 8/5: Lays over on class but why Kristi in the irons?.. 5th.. great work Kristi!
2. #6 Any Limit 4-1: Bay from 'Chief' scary; drilling outrageously for 4yo debut.. WON
A. #5 Contrast 2-1: Always fear Goldberg and late-starting 5yo was sharp when seen in '06.. 2nd
B. #1 Annabill 6-1: Wolfson (Milt) bay ended '06 on streak.. 7th


10th (5:44pm): CLM, 3yo, 8.5f-T

1. #4 Proclamation 6-1: One of few here with turf form; gets Guid.. WON
2. #6 Patriotic American 6-1: Capuano claimant big threat with turf transfer.. 3rd
A. #1 Midnight Thunder 12-1: Pointer maidenbreaker keeps Castro and may take to lawn.. 8th
B. #12 Voorhee's Ballad 4-1: Tortora candidate by Mecke gets Kent D.; post no bargain.. 2nd
C. #9 Daytona 5-2 4th


<$50 P4 Play:

This is a stab.. We all might be better off playing rolling P3's today..

7: 1-12
8: 2-6
9: 3-5-6
10: 1-4-6-12

2x2x3x4 = $48


FAIRGROUNDS

Superfectas in all races..


6th (3:56pm): The Gentilly, $75,000, 3yo-LA breds, 8.5f-T (P3)

OFF THE TURF.. Scratched down to 5 horses..

1. #6 Mr. Porter 7-2 4th
2 #7 Hallway 4-1 2nd
A. #2 Forgotten Prince 3-1 3rd
B. #1 Power Surge 2-1 WON


7th (4:25pm): MSW, 3yo-F, 1m (P3, P4)

1. #2 Rise N Go 5-2 2nd
2. #5 Sonoma Song 3-1 4th
A. #3 Moonee Ponds 4-1 WON
B. #1 Acadiana 9-2 3rd


8th (4:54pm): ALW/N1X, 4+, 8.5f-T (P3)

OFF THE TURF.. Scratched down to 4 horses..

OFF THE TURF REVISED SELECTIONS: (2 SCR) 8-5-3 (3-5-8-1a)


9th (5:22pm): The Truly Bound H., $75,000, F&M-4+, 8.5f (DD)

1. #5 Dash of Humor 3-1 2nd
2. #8 Ballroom Deputy 7-2 3rd
A. #3 Lady Pegasus 6-1 6th
B. #6 Stormy Amber 6-1 7th


10th (5:51pm): MDN CLM, F&M-4+, 5.5f

1. #8 Act Gorgeous 5-1 WON
2. #1 Consequently 3-1 5th
A. #9 Heather's Pride 20-1 7th
B. #2 Lift Me Higher 7-2 3rd


<$50 P4 Play:

7: 2-3-5
8: 2-8
9: 3-5-6-8
10: 1-8

3x2x4x2 = $48


Good luck!
Steve

[TheSpyder]

OK, so I find it harder and harder to focus on capping to the extent that I like and need to pick some confident winners. Over last winter I began fast walking on a treadmill for excersise and bored to tears I mounted a small table top in front of me. What turned out was the most fantastic capping environment. Got the endomorphines going, some great tunes playing, and great focus while burning off the pounds....also had some great success pricking winners. So, back at it and here are today's treadmill selections.

Gulfstream:

1: 6- Holy Intensions
8- Tougher'N Most

2: 3- Draw Fire
2- Debussy

8: 2- Duchess Of Stanco
7- Appealing Runner

10: 14- Darby Pal
13- Wing Walker
4- Proclamation

Winded and pulled up after four races (42 minutes). Once I get in shape I hope to be able to do an entire card. Good luck to all!

GP Pick 4

Race 7
2 Shaami - This horse is simply too impressive on paper to leave out. The post is a concern and that alone almost made me toss him. Just can't leave out.

9 Nosybody - Should be full of speed. McPeek is solid with the youngsters.

12 Chief Talkeetna - Should be flying late.

Race 8
4 High Again - Solid work on the 5th. Mott spectacular off the layoff and winning last start. Zayat. All systems go

6 Striking Tomisue - Had everything her way in the maiden breaker at Calder. Will be hanging on for dear life down the stretch.

8 Susies Gal - Trouble at the start in last and still managed to win fairly easy. Romans doesn't show much in the mornings. Don't let that fool you.

Race 9
3 Malibu Mint - Jan 14 BULLET. Scattered work tab is only concern. Post a career beyer to beat this one.

Race 10
4 Proclamation - Slight class drop. Previous turf efforts are decent. Hurtak's barn seems to be live (one win three seconds) Guidry takes the call.

6 Patriotic American - Capuano is insane off the claim and short layoff. Questionable sire on the turf. Grasscutter Castellano gets the call.

9 Daytona - Drop in class would be a concern if the connections weren't filthy rich. Stakes placed on the turf. Pletcher barn hasn't missed a beat due to the suspension. Health of the horse the only concern for me.

12 - Horrible post. Bred for the turf. Desormeaux will kill you.

3x3x1x4 = 36

Good luck!

Outside of Malibu Mint I had a pretty good day. Wow she's horrible.