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Tampa Bay Downs POST SCRATCHES - FAST / FIRM

R7 - Clm 16k (Turf 9F)

#9 Primo (7-2) - The only slight concern is the wide draw.
#1 Chiseled (5-2) - Huge factor on the drop.
#2 Saturday's for Fun (4-1) - Competitive at this level. 4TH
#3 Blue Danube Waltz (20-1) - Should be better 2nd off the bench.

R8 - OC 16k/N1X

#5 Undeniable Temper (7-2) - Exits better races. 2ND
#3 Jinx the Cat (5-1) - Off the pace threat. 4TH
#7 More Zen Tea (5-2) - Has been on a roll versus suspect company. WON $4.60
#1 Shotinthefog (3-1) - Has a tendency of coming up short. 3RD

R9 - OC 32k/N2X (Turf 8.5F)

#7 Explore (12-1) - Freshened up, working well, and two solid races on this course.
#1 Kangaro (3-1) - Barn knows how to spot them and Morales due to get rolling.
#2 Dramedy (7-2) - Launches from way back. 2ND
#5 Back Away (9-2) - Has shown an affinity for the Turf course. 3RD

R10 - Clm 8k N2L

#8 No Fruit Degroote (8-1) - Deserves another shot with Blinks Off.
#10 Pallium Prize (3-1) - Should wake up on the drop.
#6 Trouble With Girls (8-1) - Has speed which others are lacking. 3RD
#4 Awarding (7-2) - Fits with return to dirt.

PK4 - 1 2 3 9 / 3 5 / 1 2 7 / 4 6 8 10 = $48 for $.50

Gulfstream Park POST SCRATCHES - FAST / FIRM

R7 - Md 75k (Turf 2yo 8F)

#3 Majestic Z (10-1) - 2nd start, drop, better draw, a price, and Rosario. Sign me up.
#9 Amazon King (9-2) - Expect better after forgetful muddy race debut for top connections. 4TH
#8 Escondido (3-1) - Logical player on the drop from MSW. WON $7.40
#6 Parker Ridge (5-1) - At minimum he'll be a pace presence.

R8 - El Prado 100k (Turf 7.5F)

#7 Mshawish (7-2) - BEST BET - This distance should produce his best with an electric late kick. WON $5.00
#1 Excaper (4-1) - Speedster will make his presence felt throughout. 2ND
#6 Bad Debt (6-1) - Old guy just keeps bringing it and must be played underneath. 4TH
#11 Fredericksburg (8-1) - Draws outside of other speed and 7.5F hits him between the eyes.

R9 - Harlan's Holiday 100k

#4 Pants On Fire (2-1) - Looks to get a nice stalking trip and has class edge versus these. 3RD
#5 Hampstead Health (20-1) - Could produce a serious late kick if he handles the dirt.
#8 Liam's Map (7-2) - Has been super impressive, but must avoid any type of pace duel. WON $4.20
#7 Valid (3-1) - Versatile runner is horse for course and will be a factor late. 2ND

R10 - South Beach 100k (Turf 7.5F)

#6 Marbre Rose (Ire) (5-1) - Much the best in U.S. debut and skies the limit. WON $8.40
#7 Tuttipaesi (Ire) (8-1) - She obviously needed her last and should be tighter here.
#11 Tokyo Time (4-1) - Javier more than capable of working out a trip.
#5 Ready Signal (12-1) - Hard knocker finished last meet here with back to back wins.

PK4 - 3 8 9 / 7 / 4 5 6 7 8 / 1 3 4 5 6 7 11 = $52.50 for $.50 PAID $103.05 FOR $.50

Hawthorne POST SCRATCHES - FAST

R6 - Clm 5k N3L

#8 Gulf Blvd (8-1) WON $10.00
#1 Stephen's Truth (9-2) 3RD
#9 Lotta Distinction (5-2)
#5 Supersambdancing (6-1)

R7 - Alw 23.1K N1X

#2 Bumpy Cat (7-2)
#6 Creative Art (2-1) WON $4.20
#7 Beach Master (3-1) DH 3RD
#3 Pick the Punchie (4-1) 2ND

R8 - Jim Edgar Illinois Futurity 100k (2yo 8.5F)

#4 Oak Brook (9-2) - Finally broke the ice and picks a good spot here. Expecting a big performance. WIN BET @ 3-1 or Better.
#12 Dom the Bomb (9-5) - Speedster must prove it going a route at low odds. WON $
#9 Chadwick (6-1) - Probably better on grass, but two turns help his cause.
#7 Market Rad (12-1) - Should take back and make a late run.

R9 - Clm 5k B

#2 Fleece (9-2) 4TH
#6 Salutethehero (5-1) 3RD
#11 Shame On the Night (12-1) WON $17.20
#7 Royal Seven (4-1)

PK4 - 1 2 3 5 8 9 / 2 3 6 7 / 4 / 1 2 6 7 11 = $24 for $.20

Good Racing Luck