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Tampa Bay Downs POST SCRATCHES - FAST / FIRM

R7 - MSW 24k (Turf 2yo 8F)

#8 Ex Pirate (9-5) - Probably faced better in Chicago and working well locally for Proctor. 2ND
#3 Into the Forest (6-1) - Tapit 1ster goes out for solid turf barn. 4TH
#9 Go Go Romeo (5-1) - I'm thinking hitting the rail in last is a viable excuse. WON $22.20
#5 Soldier's Home (8-1) - Bennett off to a hot start in Tampa.

R8 - Clm 8k N3L

#3 Off the Street (9-5) - Good chance of lasting without any early pressure. 2ND
#5 My Tee Time (5-2) - The extra furlong is what the doctor ordered. 3RD
#2 Short and Sassy (12-1) - Trainer successful off the bench. The turn back helps as well.
#6 Goodness Sakes (3-1) - Fits and lands in hot barn. WON $10.00

R9 - OC 32k/C (Turf 8F)

#8 Seanchai (8-5) - Finds a much easier spot here. 3RD
#9 Donna's Fly Girl (20-1) - Solid recent works and adds blinkers.
#2 Scenario Analysis (5-2) - Drops and all (4) wins have come at the distance. 4TH
#3 The Real McCoy (10-1) - Expecting a late kick for a minor award.

R10 - MSW 24k (Turf 8F)

#7 Kings Giant (3-1) - Hall of Fame trainer changes a few things. Respect 4TH
#5 Daddy in the Dark (7-2) - Lacks late punch, but should be included underneath. 3RD
#8 Esplendido (5-1) - The stretch out should help chances.

PK4 - 3 5 8 9 / 2 3 5 6 / 2 8 9 / 3 7 = $48 for $.50

Gulfstream Park POST SCRATCHES - FAST / FIRM

R7 - MSW 47k (Turf 2yo f 5F)

#2 Camryn's Gem (15-1) - Eligible for wake up call with the turn back and addition of Lasix.
#3 Yemanja (3-1) - Last turf try puts her in the mix.
#6 Shudaboughther (12-1) - Barn knows how to turn them back to a sprint. WON $25.60
#14 Benny's Babygirl (10-1) - Attracts Rosario for debut. Young sire off to a nice start.

R8 - OC 62k/N2X

#4 Pixie Devil (3-1) - Improved over the summer and figures to sit a nice trip for Rosario. Lands in sharp barn. 4TH
#5 Profetiza (2-1) - Freahened up after some decent efforts in stakes action in NY.
#6 Arriba Anna (6-1) - Stablemate is bit quicker, but she really took to the dirt across town. 2ND
#1 Giant Cats Eye (4-1) - Showed she liked local surface (83BSF) with an effort that puts her in contention. WON $7.20

R9 - G3 Dania Beach (Turf 2yo 8F)

#3 Request (8-1) - BEST BET - Draws well for step up after professional debut win as the chalk. Dangerous
#2 Pleuven (Fr) (5-2) - Castellano lands on the other Brown entry (#3 Request). Import beaten 2.5 lgts by Tessa Rossi. 3RD
#5 Yes I'm Lucky (4-1) - Distance a legitimate question, but Paco will be fighting down the lane. Lone speed? 4TH
#8 Here's Johnny (6-1) - Has shown some versatility and Kent D has options with the hood off.

R10 - OC 25k/N1X (Turf 8.5F)

#13 Middleburg (4-1) - Lightly raced and still has upside. Jeopardized by traffic trouble in last. WON $7.80
#2 Twigazuri Strait (10-1) - Both wins came off the bench. 3RD
#11 River Lemon (3-1) - He's camera shy, but must be included underneath.
#12 Screenplay (6-1) - Popular claimer figures to be in a good stalking position turning for home.

PK4 - 2 3 6 9 14 / 1 4 5 6 / 2 3 5 / 2 13 = $60 for $.50

Fair Grounds POST SCRATCHES - FAST / FIRM

R5 - Blushing K. D. Handicap (Turf 8.5F)

#3 Honey Hues (6-1) - They will have to run her down.
#9 Artemus Kitten (3-1) - Freshened up and finds group she can handle.
#5 Class Included (7-2) - Turf tries where decent and brings some back class. WON $6.40
#7 Bluegrass Sapphire (12-1) - Can add some value underneath. 2ND

R6 - Letellier Memorial 60k (2yo f 6F)

#1 Toni's Hollyday (4-1) - Hoping the speedsters hook up. Runs late. 3RD
#4 Divine Beauty (3-1) - They better challenge her early or good bye. WON $5.20
#6 Street Story (9-2) - Long layoff but draws well. 2ND
#3 She's Offlee Good (4-1) - One turn might be better for her.

R7 - Bonapaw 75k (Turf 5.5F)

#2 Sum of the Parts (4-1) - Clean break and he'll be difficult to run down. WON $8.40
#5 Great Mills (7-2) - Loves this course.
#8 Strong Impact (6-1) - Overmatched versus Graded company, but fits here. 3RD
#6 Artest (12-1) - Should be running late for a piece. 4TH

R8 - Tenacious Handicap

#4 Afford (12-1) - That was a gutsy win in last and I've always thought he had the talent. Taking a shot.
#3 Prayer for Relief (7-2) - Finds a group and distance to his liking. WON $9.00
#1 Agent Di Nozzo (3-1) - Figures to make a big run down the long stretch. 3RD
#6 Grand Contender (5-2) - Razor sharp but this is a tougher group. 4TH

R9 - Buddy Diliberto Memorial Handicap 75k (Turf 8.5F)

#10 King David (7-2) - If he's ready off the layoff, they're running for 2nd.
#2 Daddy Nose Best (6-1) - This level is right in his wheelhouse. WON $8.00
#7 Derby Kitten (8-1) - Returns to preferred surface and should not be ignored.
#12 Hammers Terror (15-1) - Will need to relax early for best chance.

R10 - Sugar Bowl 60k (2yo 6F)

#3 Albano (3-1) - Huge improvement in start #2 and could prove to tough to reel in. WON $5.00
#1 Be Well (3-1) - The main danger to top choice late. 2ND
#2 Joedini (7-2) - Working well for high % barn. 4TH
#6 D'Cajun Cat (5-2) - Comes off the bench after disappointment as the chalk. 3RD

R11 - MSW 45k

#8 Misszippityslewda (7-2) - Working lights out in the morning for debut. WON $4.80
#4 Reason's Harvest (9-2) - Can sit a better trip off the rail.
#2 Curls for Girls (5-2) - Just missed versus similar. Obvious contender.
#1 Twenty Three Darby (6-1) - Bridgmo opts here. 2ND

R12 - Clm 5k B

#13 Dublin Da'bet (7-2) DRAWS IN - Looks to sit an ideal stalking trip. WON $5.80
#3 Afleet Halo (12-1) - Blinkers off might help him revert to his past better performances.
#11 Kenny's Lake (6-1) - Both victories came here and the drop helps. 3RD
#12 Case Clocker (4-1) - Will try to avoid slugging it out with #4 Santo Gato.
#4 Santo Gato (5-2) - Hard to trust for win honors at a short price despite the drop in class. 2ND

PK4 - 2 10 / 1 2 3 6 / 2 4 8 / 3 4 11 12 13 = $60 for $.50 PAID $91.55 FOR $.50

Hollywood Park

R8 - Clm 8k

#2 Bluegrass Reward (8-1) - Inside draw is the key. 2ND
#11 Da Ruler (12-1) - Fits better at this level.
#7 Cost of Freedom (5-2) - Old Millionaire drops all the way down. Loves this surface.
#8 Change of Plan (7-2) - Major contender on the drop.

R9 - Alw 48k N1X (Turf 6F)

#1 Kochees (12-1) - Blinks come off. Probably takes back and uncorks a late rally. 3RD
#10 Protocol (9-2) - Nice return in NY and could be ready for sharp barn.
#5 Brokered (4-1) - Has the right style despite never being on turf. 4TH
#4 Ankeny Hill (7-2) - Hoping to send him and not look back. WON $12.00

R10 - Soviet Problem 200k (2yo f 7F)

#9 Kukaluka (8-1) - 1st time for sharp outfit and they attract Stevens. Improving filly.
#5 Shysheisnot (8-1) - Sadler confident to take another shot against top choice.
#7 Swiss Lake Yodeler (2-1) - Top connections must be respected. WON $3.80

R11 - CB MSW 45k (Turf 6F) - Head scratcher with no one ever racing on the turf.

#2 Capers N Wine (6-1) - Send her early and hope to last. 2ND
#3 More Complexity (15-1) - Expecting some speed with a clean break. 3RD
#5 Moscato Girl (7-2) - Distant 3rd to two contenders in today's stake race.
#9 Ipolita (4-1) - Better break and she's right in this.

PK4 - 2 7 8 11 / 1 10 / 5 7 9 / 2 3 5 9 = $48 for $.50

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