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After having all my Hurricane Irma preparations completed, I decided to post my selections as it could be a while before I restore power. To all Floridians, Stay Safe my Friends. Very nice cards at Kentucky Downs and Arlington Park.

Kentucky Downs

POST SCRATCHES

R7 - G3 Kentucky Down Ladies Turf (Turf 8F)

#5 Miss Temple City (1-1) - Multiple G1 winner will be a handful on 3rd start of the year and cuts back to her optimum mile distance.
#4 Zipessa (7-2) - Hard knocking Graded experience mare likes the mile trip, but would have to bring her career best.
#2 Linda (5-1) - Never worse than 4th in 12 career starts, so obviously a player underneath.
#7 Susie Bee (8-1) - She can produce a late kick and make her presence felt late.

R8 - Kentucky Down Ladies Sprint (Turf 6.5F)

#10 Happy Mesa (15-1) - Gaffalione has figured out this tricky Turf course out quickly and she should benefit on the cut back.
#2 Fair Point (7-2) - This distance might hit her square between the eyes and hard to go wrong with J Ortiz/Shug.
#6 Morticia (9-2) - Well traveled filly is a winning machine and 6.5F is within the scope.
#5 Lull (5-1) - She's versatile enough that BJ will have options of where to position her througout.

R9 - G3 Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint (Turf 6.5F)

#1 Commend (4-1) - Coming off a sharp win from the rail and he keeps getting better. J Ortiz/Mott.
#10 Hogy (5-2) - 8yr old still has it and this course suits him well. Stalk and pounce trip.
#5 Bondurant (7-2) - Freshened up and should uncork a late rally.
#3 Black Bear (15-1) - Solid performer could take to the turf nicely and offers value.

R10 - G3 Kentucky Turf Cup (Turf 12F)

#6 Zulu Alpha (30-1) - Has figured things out and no reason to think he won't stay the trip with his distance influence pedigree.
#1 Postulation (9-2) - It's been proven that he likes the marathon trip and if he's able to control the pace. Goodnight.
#4 Oscar Nominated (7-2) - Brings some serious back class to this event and makes important 3rd start off a break.
#7 Enterprising (3-1) - Extremely respectable effort when finishing 4th in the G1 Arlington Million, Must use in Multis.

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

Arlington Park

POST SCRATCHES - POLY / FIRM

R7 - Arlington-Washington Futurity 75k

#1 Our Thomas (30-1) - Reavis is a sharp tack and I have a hunch this one can really run.
#4 Captivating Moon (5-1) - Was loaded late as he came up the inside to score on debut. Turf to Dirt.
#7 Barry Lee (5-2) - Nightmare trip as the chalk in Saratoga Special and looks to rebound. Needs clean break.
#10 The X (6-1) - Finished with a flurry in turf debut and that translate well to the poly.

R8 - Arlington-Washington Lassie 75k

#12 Her Wild Lifestyle (10-1) - Didn't disappoint in debut at odds on and comes in fresh for the scorching hot Rivelli barn.
#2 Ardor (10-1) - Already proven on a synthetic surface and some swift local works for this.
#4 Richie'slilwildcat ((5-1) - Both rider and filly learned their lesson in start #2 after thinking it was over in debut.
#9 Saucy At Midnight (8-1) - Made up some serious ground with good set up going 4.5F in debut.

R9 - MSW 28k

#9 Turbo Shaft (4-1) - Has come up short versus some nice fillles and has found a group she can beat.
#4 Strollin the Bayou (3-1) - Gave it her all when 2nd in debut and earned a high fig in the process.
#1 Nonikas Thunder (9-2) - Block 1sters shows long string of works.
#6 Taber (20-1) - Can't ignore anything from this barn at the meet.

R10 - Clm 10k N2L (Turf 8F)

#2 Consequential (8-1) - BEST BET - Fits well at this level and is drawn beautifully.
#5 Alsinaafy (Ire) (3-1) - Should be tough on the drop.
#7 Find Silver (5-1) - Could get brave without pace pressure.
#1 Summer Spice (7-2 ) - Shipper fits on numbers.

PK4 - 1 4 7 8 10 / 2 4 9 10 12 13 / 9 / 1 2 5 7 = $60 for $.50

Good Racing Luck