Today’s Stakes Pageantry: Belmont 7, 9, Gulf 5, 11, 13 on the free page. Pay-side has Woodbine 7.
Hastings 7 is wild-open, wild-open, and #8 Calgary Caper and #3 Crackdown emerge as live-longshot-type plays.
Should be OK for #4 Enola Gray in Santa Anita 8.
Cold-puncher’s box in Woodbine 5: #9 Skylander Girl, #6 Southern Ring. In Race 10 there, #5 Are You Kidding Me seriously appears too good.
Extra for experts: Chippewa (!) 1 has debut-issue #5 Classi in Black ready to upset. Kindly consult with your friendly local turf accountant to arrange to partake of this fine race. Thank you!
Yesterday’s Activity:
Track (Win Mutuels $20+/Gettable)
Albuquerque (0/0) — APD has a plan to address high-crime area.
Arlington (2/½) — Race 3 was contentious, and Old-School Champeens had Fair Odds of 3½-1 on Black Angel; she went all the way to win by 5 at $28.20. Good work.
Arapahoe (0/0) — Visiting Rockies double-up Ariz., 6-3; Raimel Tapia went 2-for-4 with a solo HR and 2 RBI for Colo.
Assiniboia (0/0) — Living maple leaf fills Portage and Main in downtown Winn.
Belmont (2/0) — Visiting Jankees scrub Houston, 13-4; Brett Gardner went 3-for-5 with a grand slam and 6 RBI for Nueva Jork.
BelTerra (2/½) — Race 2 was contentious, and Old-School Champeens had Fair Odds of 3½-1 on Van’s Flying Baby; she went all the way to win by a clean neck at $26.20. Good work.
Canterbury (1/1) — Race 5 was contentious, but only High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads had Dual Qualifier Awesome Emmit (81, 84) to do the rushing; he went gate-to-wire to win by 5 at $42.60. Good work.
Churchill (3/2) — Race 7 was contentious, but only High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads threw their weight behind Harlan Strong, a competitive 81 on the LifeLiner Spread Column analysis; he was a stalking-horse throughout before winning by a clean half-length at $21.60. In the finale, also contentious, players of all stripes had no option but to curtsey to Flatter the Queen, Fair Odds of 6-1 and an 82 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; he went gate-to-wire anyway, winning by 1 at $109.60 — sorry, Don Trump Sr.-lovers and other assorted fans of common bullies and egomaniacal thin-skinned grifters, not a typo! Good work.
Chas. Town (2/1½) — Race 5 was contentious, and Old-School Champeens were true to Theladyisalion, Fair Odds of 6-1; she was a stalking-horse throughout, winning by 5¾ at $26.80. The finale was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads went to Singapore to back Raffles, 82 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; he rallied like the champion he should have been, winning by 1 at $51.40. Good work.
Emerald (1/1) — The finale was contentious, and players of all stripes made their peace with debut-issue Power of War, Fair Odds of 5-1 and with a connection-line/slashline readout of 16pc/13pc/12pc; he went gate-to-wire to win by a clean nose at $32-even. Good work.
Evangeline (2/1) — Race 4 was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads had a competitive 82 on the LifeLiner Spread Column analysis on Mitchnjohnny; he went gate-to-wire to win by 1¼ at $20.60. Good work.
Fair Meadows (1/0) — Arson fire, machete attack at Tulsa apartment complex under investigation.
Gulf (1/1) — Race 7 was contentious, but only High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads saw a ray of hope in Kaiser’s d’Light, 86 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; she rallied like the champion she should have been, winning by a clean neck at $64.20. Good work.
Hazel (1/1) — The finale was contentious, but only High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads were under the spell of Westside Magic, Dual Qualifier (81, 80); he went gate-to-wire to win by 5¾ at $33.80. Good work.
Indiana (0/0) — Paul George thanks Indiana in Instagram post after trade.
Los Alamitos (0/0) — Host Angels blanked by Seattle, 10-nil; Andrelton Simmons had Anaheim’s only extra-base hit, a double.
Lethbridge (0/0) — 4 times the firepower to be unleashed for Canada 150 fireworks display in Calgary.
Laurel (3/1) — The ninth was contentious, but only High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads decided to drain the swamp via Gator Boy, 81 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; he rallied like the champion he should have been, winning by a clean neck at $37.60. Good work.
Marquis (0/0) — Riders eye big win for Mosaic Stadium home opener.
Monmouth (1/0) — Oceanport body: Man accused of using pants to choke victim.
Northlands (2/1) — Race 2 was contentious, and players of all stripes had cold one via Bud Time, Fair Odds of 5-1 and a fine 90 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; he was forwardly placed before winning by a clean head at $20-even. Good work.
PennNat (2/1) — Race 7 was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads had a field-best 91 on the LifeLiner Spread Column analysis on My Favorite City; she went gate-to-wire to win by 1 at $28.80. Good work.
Pleasanton (0/0) — Visiting Giants sink Pgh., 13-5; Hunter Pence went 3-for-4 with 5 RBI for S.F.
Prairie (1/1) — Race 4 was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads had an 86 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis on Mysterious Promise; he rallied a little to win by 1 at $22.40. Good work.
Ruidoso (0/0) — Ruidoso Downs man missing since Sunday.
Santa Anita (2/1) — Race 6 was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads had a Dual Qualifier on the appropriately named Double Touch (93, 80); he rallied like the champion he should have been, winning by a clean half-length at $23.60. Good work.
Tampa (0/0) — Visiting Rays spatchcock Balto., 6-4; Steven Souza Jr. had a 3-run HR for Tampa Bay.
Thistle (1/½) — Old-School Champeens had Fair Odds of 3-1 on Calisi&rsauo;s Warrior in a contentious Race 2; he went gate-to-wire to win by a clean nose at $37.20. Good work.
Woodbine (2/0) — Host Blue Jays spatchcocked by Bosox, 7-4, in 11 inns.; Justin Smoak had a 3-run HR for Toronto.
First Post: Saturday, July 1, 2017
All right, all right, ya’ crazy Canucks! Take it easy! Here’s one of your Favorite Sons celebrating your sesquicentennial today.
Also, Mr. Trebek here recommends partying from today through Tuesday, a nonstop North American bacchanal. Do it.
Free ones:
Belmont 3, 7, 9
Gulfstream Park Proper 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14
Santa Anita 1, 7, 9, 10
Pay-side (Weekend/Weekday): Today…
Arlington 6, 7
BelTerra 2, 4, 5, 6
Delpark 3, 6, 7
Ellis Park 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9
Lousiana 2, 5, 7
Laurel 1
Lone Star 1, 2, 4, 6, 9
Monmouth 6
Woodbine 7, 9, 11
Today’s Stakes Pageantry: Belmont 7, 9, Gulf 5, 11, 13 on the free page. Pay-side has Woodbine 7.
Hastings 7 is wild-open, wild-open, and #8 Calgary Caper and #3 Crackdown emerge as live-longshot-type plays.
Should be OK for #4 Enola Gray in Santa Anita 8.
Cold-puncher’s box in Woodbine 5: #9 Skylander Girl, #6 Southern Ring. In Race 10 there, #5 Are You Kidding Me seriously appears too good.
Extra for experts: Chippewa (!) 1 has debut-issue #5 Classi in Black ready to upset. Kindly consult with your friendly local turf accountant to arrange to partake of this fine race. Thank you!
Yesterday’s Activity:
Track (Win Mutuels $20+/Gettable)
Albuquerque (0/0) — APD has a plan to address high-crime area.
Arlington (2/½) — Race 3 was contentious, and Old-School Champeens had Fair Odds of 3½-1 on Black Angel; she went all the way to win by 5 at $28.20. Good work.
Arapahoe (0/0) — Visiting Rockies double-up Ariz., 6-3; Raimel Tapia went 2-for-4 with a solo HR and 2 RBI for Colo.
Assiniboia (0/0) — Living maple leaf fills Portage and Main in downtown Winn.
Belmont (2/0) — Visiting Jankees scrub Houston, 13-4; Brett Gardner went 3-for-5 with a grand slam and 6 RBI for Nueva Jork.
BelTerra (2/½) — Race 2 was contentious, and Old-School Champeens had Fair Odds of 3½-1 on Van’s Flying Baby; she went all the way to win by a clean neck at $26.20. Good work.
Canterbury (1/1) — Race 5 was contentious, but only High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads had Dual Qualifier Awesome Emmit (81, 84) to do the rushing; he went gate-to-wire to win by 5 at $42.60. Good work.
Churchill (3/2) — Race 7 was contentious, but only High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads threw their weight behind Harlan Strong, a competitive 81 on the LifeLiner Spread Column analysis; he was a stalking-horse throughout before winning by a clean half-length at $21.60. In the finale, also contentious, players of all stripes had no option but to curtsey to Flatter the Queen, Fair Odds of 6-1 and an 82 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; he went gate-to-wire anyway, winning by 1 at $109.60 — sorry, Don Trump Sr.-lovers and other assorted fans of common bullies and egomaniacal thin-skinned grifters, not a typo! Good work.
Chas. Town (2/1½) — Race 5 was contentious, and Old-School Champeens were true to Theladyisalion, Fair Odds of 6-1; she was a stalking-horse throughout, winning by 5¾ at $26.80. The finale was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads went to Singapore to back Raffles, 82 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; he rallied like the champion he should have been, winning by 1 at $51.40. Good work.
Emerald (1/1) — The finale was contentious, and players of all stripes made their peace with debut-issue Power of War, Fair Odds of 5-1 and with a connection-line/slashline readout of 16pc/13pc/12pc; he went gate-to-wire to win by a clean nose at $32-even. Good work.
Evangeline (2/1) — Race 4 was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads had a competitive 82 on the LifeLiner Spread Column analysis on Mitchnjohnny; he went gate-to-wire to win by 1¼ at $20.60. Good work.
Fair Meadows (1/0) — Arson fire, machete attack at Tulsa apartment complex under investigation.
Gulf (1/1) — Race 7 was contentious, but only High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads saw a ray of hope in Kaiser’s d’Light, 86 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; she rallied like the champion she should have been, winning by a clean neck at $64.20. Good work.
Hazel (1/1) — The finale was contentious, but only High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads were under the spell of Westside Magic, Dual Qualifier (81, 80); he went gate-to-wire to win by 5¾ at $33.80. Good work.
Indiana (0/0) — Paul George thanks Indiana in Instagram post after trade.
Los Alamitos (0/0) — Host Angels blanked by Seattle, 10-nil; Andrelton Simmons had Anaheim’s only extra-base hit, a double.
Lethbridge (0/0) — 4 times the firepower to be unleashed for Canada 150 fireworks display in Calgary.
Laurel (3/1) — The ninth was contentious, but only High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads decided to drain the swamp via Gator Boy, 81 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; he rallied like the champion he should have been, winning by a clean neck at $37.60. Good work.
Marquis (0/0) — Riders eye big win for Mosaic Stadium home opener.
Monmouth (1/0) — Oceanport body: Man accused of using pants to choke victim.
Northlands (2/1) — Race 2 was contentious, and players of all stripes had cold one via Bud Time, Fair Odds of 5-1 and a fine 90 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; he was forwardly placed before winning by a clean head at $20-even. Good work.
PennNat (2/1) — Race 7 was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads had a field-best 91 on the LifeLiner Spread Column analysis on My Favorite City; she went gate-to-wire to win by 1 at $28.80. Good work.
Pleasanton (0/0) — Visiting Giants sink Pgh., 13-5; Hunter Pence went 3-for-4 with 5 RBI for S.F.
Prairie (1/1) — Race 4 was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads had an 86 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis on Mysterious Promise; he rallied a little to win by 1 at $22.40. Good work.
Ruidoso (0/0) — Ruidoso Downs man missing since Sunday.
Santa Anita (2/1) — Race 6 was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads had a Dual Qualifier on the appropriately named Double Touch (93, 80); he rallied like the champion he should have been, winning by a clean half-length at $23.60. Good work.
Tampa (0/0) — Visiting Rays spatchcock Balto., 6-4; Steven Souza Jr. had a 3-run HR for Tampa Bay.
Thistle (1/½) — Old-School Champeens had Fair Odds of 3-1 on Calisi&rsauo;s Warrior in a contentious Race 2; he went gate-to-wire to win by a clean nose at $37.20. Good work.
Woodbine (2/0) — Host Blue Jays spatchcocked by Bosox, 7-4, in 11 inns.; Justin Smoak had a 3-run HR for Toronto.
WMF Report:
Early
Assiniboia 6f
Belmont 6f
BelTerra 6f
Canterbury 6f
Delpark 6f
Emerald 6f
Evangeline 6½f, 7f
Hazel 5½f
Indiana 5½f, 6f
Los Alamitos 4½f
Lone Star 1m
Monmouth 6f
Northlands 6f, 6½f
PennNat 6f
Keystone 6f, 1m70y
Prairie 6f
Thistle 6f
Nocturnal Submission: Sifting through the wreckage…
Thank you. Best wishes. Goodbye. Take off to the Great White North.
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