First Post: Thursday, August 18, 2016

From the 818, 8/18 today. San Fernando Valley, represent!

However, at the time this song was a novelty hit, the area code was, indeed, the classic 213.

Free ones: Rundown…

Saratoga Race Course 1, 2, 4, 7, 10
Gulfstream Park Proper 7, 8, 10
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Pending

Pay-side (Weekend/Weekday): Today…

Arlington 6
Belterra 2, 5, 8
Delpark 1, 8
Louisiana 2, 3, 7
Remington 2, 4, 5, 6,

Today’s Stakes Pageantry: One at Saratoga, but no advisories. Regrets! Or, perhaps, congratulations.

Yesterday’s Activity:

Track (Win Mutuels $20+/Gettable)

Albuquerque (1/0) — Green chile peels cause dangerous mess for drivers in South Valley.

Assiniboia (0/0) — Assault charges laid against Regina man found hurt.

Delpark (0/0) — Highway in Kosovo named after Beau Biden.

Del Mar (1/0) — Padres blanked at Tampa Bay, 2-nil; Nick Noonan had 2 hits in the loss.

Evangeline (1/1) — Race 7 was contentious, and Dual Qualifier Spaceshotcowboy (96, 84) rallied a little to win by 1¼ at $42.20. Good work.

Finger (1/0) — Geneva man charged with menacing a police officer.

Indiana (2/1) — Race 5 was contentious amongst the experienceds, and Hidenseek Sally was one of ’em Dual Qualifiers; she went gate-to-wire to win by 2¾ at $66.60. Good work.

Louisiana (2/0) — NHRA returning to Thunder Road Raceway Park.

Mountain (1/0) — Ground broken on new pool at Brooke Hills Park.

PennNat (0/0) — Fightin’ Phils trounced again by visiting La-La Land Doyers, 7-2; Tommie Joseph hit his 16th HR, a solo shot, for Philalala.

Presque (2/1) — https://cynthiapublishing.com/hp_wordpress/2016/08/17/nocturnal-submission-freestanding-edition-248/

Race 2 was contentious, and publicly touted Pecos Bud was a Dual Qualifier (93, 94); he went gate-to-wire to win by 5 at $24.20. As well, publicly touted Big Wednesday, 18-1, completed your winning $314.80 (for $2) Bonkers Exacta Box. Good work.

Remington (4/1) — Race 4 was contentious, and Pacific Typhoon had a strong 83 on the LifeLiner Spread Column analysis; he was a stalking horse before taking over around the far turn, winning by a clean half-length at $21.60. Good work.

Saratoga (2/2, excluding hurdles) — Race 5 was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers had a competitive 88 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; he rallied like the champion he’s on his way to becoming, winning by 1 at $28.60. Race 9 was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers had a squeaking-by 81 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; she rallied like the champion she’s on her way to becoming, winning by 5¾ at $20.80. Good work.

Thistle (0/0) — Indians outslugged by visitor White Sox, 10-7; Lonnie Chisenhall homered and had 3 RBI for Cleveland.

Woodbine (2/0) &mdsah; Blue Jays beat host Nueva Jork Jankees, 7-4; Melvin Upton Jr. had a 3-run HR in the win.

WMF Report:

Early
Del Mar 5½f
Finger 1m
Indiana 5½f, 6f

Nocturnal Submission: Sifting through the wreckage…

Thank you. Best wishes. Goodbye. Take care now.