Kevork the Rocky Mountain Spotted Retriever and his niece, Gilligan Bat Dog, dining al fresco on the patio of Mexicali Cocina & Cantina in beautiful downtown Studio City, Calif.
Hope you are getting Monday off now!
Free ones:
Belmont 3, 6, 9
Santa Anita 2, 6, 9
Pay-side (Weekday/Weekend): Today…
Arlington 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
BelTerra 1, 3, 5, 6, 8
Delpark 3, 5, 8, 9
Ellis Park 1, 3, 6, 7, 8
Louisiana 2, 6
Lone Star 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10
Today’s Stakes Pageantry: Probably OK for #2 Seymourdini in Belmont 8.
Singling-out #1 Honey’s Sox Appeal in Canterbury 4. Then in Race 9 there, try adding #10 Vanderbilt Beach and #1 Speed Is Life (!) for some extra parimutuel spice.
#5 Sir Valentine looks best in Santa Anita 5.
Yesterday’s Activity:
Track (Win Mutuels $20+/Gettable)
Albuquerque (1/0) — Teen’s bike stolen after potential buyer doesn’t return during test drive.
Arlington (1/0) — Visiting Cubs triple-up Cincy, 6-2; Ian Happ hit 2 HR and had 4 RBI.
Arapahoe (3/½) — Old-School Champeens had Fair Odds of 4-1 on Co Ferment in a contentious Race 9; he rallied to win by 2¼ at $31.80. Good work.
Belmont (1/0) — Visiting Jankees ripped by Houston, 8-1; Chris Carter had the Nueva Jork RBI.
BelTerra (1/1) — Race 4 was contentious, but only High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads stayed the course with Stormed Off, a field-best number on the LifeLiner Spread Column analysis; she was a stalking-horse throughout before winning by a clean nose at $56-even. Good work.
Canterbury (0/0) — Visiting Twins tripled-up by K.C., 6-2; Brian Dozier and Robbie Grossman drove in the Minn. runs.
Chippewa (0/0) — Bismarck area farmers markets accept SNAP benefits.
Ellis Park (0/0) — Dispute at Henderson’s Sleep Inn leads to shoplifting, drug arrests.
Emerald (1/0) — Visiting Mariners beat Anaheim, 5-3; Robbie Cano had a 3-run HR for Seattle.
Fort Erie (0/0) — Niagara Falls celebrates Canada 150.
Fair Meadows (1/1) — Race 1 was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads took a chance on Tacamo, 92 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; he rallied like the champion he should have been, winning by a clean half-length at $22.40. Good work.
Gila (0/0) — Host Diamondbacks edge Colo., 4-3; Chris Owings had a 2-run HR for Ariz.
Gulf (2/0) — Visiting Marlins tap Milw., 10-3; Marcell Ozuna had 2 HR and 4 RBI.
Grants Pass (0/0) — Suspicious fires under investigation in Josephine Co.
Hastings (0/0) — Firefighters respond to wildfire near Whistler.
Los Alamitos (0/0) — See Emerald commentary.
Lethbridge (0/0) — Capsule buried in Calgary’s Confederation Park in 1967 opened on Canada Day.
Laurel (2/0) — Host Orioles gut Tampa Bay, 7-1; Mannie Machado had a 3-run HR.
Lone Star (0/0) — Visiting Rangers edged by Chisox, 6-5; Jonathan Lucroy had 2 RBI for Tejas.
Mountain (1/0) — Appalachian Regional Commission provides $15.7M for coal communities.
Monmouth (1/1) — Race 6 was not contentious, but players of all stripes concentrated on Scattered Thoughts, Fair Odds of 2½-1 and a Dual Qualifier (97, 87), to boot; she went gate-to-wire to win by 1¼ at $27.20. Good work.
Presque (0/0) — Major fire on Parade St.
Pleasanton (0/0) — Visiting Giants beat Pgh., 5-3; Brandon Belt had a 2-run HR and 3 RBI for S.F.
Prairie (0/0) — Storm destroys thousands of fireworks in Cedar Falls.
Ruidoso (0/0) — N.M. to run new anti-texting-while-driving ad in July.
Rupert (0/0) — Power outage causes boil-advisory in Hansen.
Santa Anita (1/0) — Visiting Los Doyers lose at S.D., 5-3; Corey Seager went 3-for-5 with 2 RBI for La-La Land.
Woodbine (3/1½) — Race 6 was contentious, and Old-School Champeens had Fair Odds of 5-1 on Go Bro; he was a stalking-horse throughout before winning by a clean head at $91.30. The finale was contentious, but only High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads could be fans of the Soviet-era cartoon Nupogodi, 81 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; he rallied like the champion he’s on his way to becoming, winning by 2¾ at $39-straight. Good work.
Wyoming (0/0) — Wyo. soda ash producers lobby for level playing field.
Saturday’s Activity:
Track (Win Mutuels $20+/Gettable)
Albuquerque (0/0) — Two hikers located in Placitas after becoming ill.
Arlington (0/0) — Visiting Cubs lose to Cincy, 5-3; Willson Contreras had a 2-run HR for Chicagoland.
Arapahoe (1/½) — Old-School Champeens had Fair Odds of 5-1 on Go Go Pagosa, who went went on to win by 1¾ at $29.20. Good work.
Assiniboia (1/0) — Winnipeg police arrest suspect in attempted abduction.
Belmont (1/0) — Visiting Jankees edged by Houston, 7-6; Didi Gregorius hit a grand slam for Nueva Jork.
BelTerra (1/1) — Race 4 was contentious, but only High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads had found the hidden gem in Lady Rubi, field-best 86 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; she went gate-to-wire anyway, winning by 8¼ at $56.20. Good work.
Canterbury (1/0) — Visiting Twins double-up K.C., 10-5; Minn.’s Miguel Sano hit his 20th HR of the season, a 3-run shot.
Chas. Town (1/0) — Hedgesville F.D. renovation celebrated.
Delpark (0/0) — Gospel concert battles Wilmington’s violence.
Ellis Park (0/0) — Nickel tax passed in Daviess Co.
Emerald (0/0) — Visiting Mariners blanked by Anaheim, 4-nil; in his only at-bat, Nelson Cruz had one of Seattle’s three base hits.
Evangeline (1/1) — Race 4 was contentious, but only High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads had a date with Gussie’s Girl, 82 on the LifeLiner Spread Column analysis; she raced tail-to-wire to win by 2¾ at $22.60. Good work.
Finger (0/0) — Voters say ‘no’ to dissolving Rushville.
Fair Meadows (1/0) — Jet-ski driver hits swimmer at Keystone Lake.
Fairmount (2/1) — Race 5 not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads reckoned Nafir’s Best could run to that billing via his 86 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; he rallied like the champion he should have been, winning by a clean half-length at $21.40. Good work.
Gila (0/0) — Host Diamondbacks triple-up on Colo., 6-2; David Peralta had 2 RBI for Ariz.
Gulf (2/0) — Visiting Marlins doubled-up by Milw., 8-4; Justin Bour had 2 RBI for Miami.
Grants Pass (0/0) — Oregon House passes abortion-funding bill.
Hazel (0/0) — Host Tigers quadrupled-up by Clev., 4-1; Mikie Mahtook had the Detroit RBI.
Hastings (2/1) — Race 9 was contentious, and all the horses were ugly on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; Hurricane Ronda was the only horse above 10-1 on the toteboard, and she rallied like the champion she’s on her way to becoming, winning by a clean half-length at $27.30. Good work.
Indiana (1/1) — Players of all stripes celebrated with Joyous Lady, Fair Odds of 2-1 and an 82 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis, in a contentious Race 7; she rallied hard to win by 1¾ at $23.20. Good work.
Los Alamitos (0/0) — See Emerald commentary.
Louisiana (2/2) — Race 2 was contentious, and players of all stripes realized the potential in Kateline’s Dreamer, Fair Odds of 5-1 and a Dual Qualifier (99, 97), to boot; she raced mane-to-wire to win by 3½ at $34.80. Race 4 was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads rumbled with Thunderstruckagain, bare-minimum 80 on the LifeLiner Spread Column analysis; he went gate-to-wire to win by 2¼ at $51.20. Good work.
Laurel (2/2) — The opener was contentious, and players of all stripes saw the way, the truth and the light in Sweet Little Lies, Fair Odds of 3½-1 and an 86 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; she rallied like the champion she should have been, winning by three parts of a length at $24-even. In the finale, not contentious, High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads leapt into the frying pan with Dual Qualifier Out of the Fire (94, 87); he was a stalking-horse throughout before winning by a clean neck at $27.60. Good work.
Lone Star (2/2) — The opener was contentious amongst the experienceds, and players of all stripes expected the opposite the horse named Shambolic, Fair Odds of 3½-1 and a field-best 90 on the LifeLiner Spread Column analysis; he went gate-to-wire to win by a clean head at $21.80. Race 6 was not contentious, but players of all stripes were OK with Janae, Fair Odds of 6-5 and a Dual Qualifier (97, 95), to boot; she raced gate-to-wire to win by 3 at $22-straight. Good work.
Millarville (0/0) — Grizzly attack near Water Valley, Alta., leaves man in his 50s with serious injuries.
Monmouth (3/1) — Race 11 was not contentious, but players of all stripes expanded their vision to look at Bigger Picture, Fair Odds of 2½-1 and a bare-minimum 80 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; he rallied like the Grade 1 champion he now is (!), winning by a clean head at $23.40. Good work.
Northlands (1/1) — Race 5 was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads had a field best on the Lucky Irishman Dublin Day, a field-best 81 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; he rallied like the champion he should have been, winning by 1½ at $25-and-00/100¢. Good work.
PennNat (0/0) — Visiting Fightin’ Phils edged by Metropolitans, 7-6; Tommie Joseph went 2-for-5 with a 3-run HR and 4 RBI for Philalala.
Keystone (1/1) — Race 3 was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads figured Feeling Super could run to that billing via a competitive 83 on the LifeLiner Spread Column analysis; she raced gate-to-wire to win by 1½ at $20-flat. Good work.
Pleasanton (1/0) — Visiting Giants edge Pgh., 2-1, in 11 inns.; Austin Slater had a solo HR for S.F.
Prairie (0/0) — Funding cuts hit Ia. agencies as new budget takes effect.
Ruidoso (1/0) — N.M. rebuffs White House request for voter information.
Santa Anita (3/0) — Visiting Los Doyers blank S.D., 8-nil; Chris Taylor had a grand slam.
Tampa (2/1) — Race 3 was contentious, and players of all stripes were scatting with Ella’s Dreaming, Fair Odds of 4-1 and a field-best 88 on the LifeLiner Spread Column analysis; she went gate-to-wire to win by 1¼ at $23-plain. Good work.
Thistle (1/0) — See Hazel commentary.
Woodbine (0/0) — Host Blue Jays spatchcocked by Bosox, 7-1; Steve Pearce’s HR was all the Toronto offense could muster.
Wyoming (0/0) — Laramie Co. District Court sees five felony jury trials in June.
WMF Report:
Early
BelTerra 6f
Canterbury 6f
Delpark 6f
Emerald 6f
Finger 1m40y
Lone Star 1m
Mountain 6f, 1m
Northlands 6f, 6½f
Keystone 6f, 1m70y
Prairie 6f
Thistle 6f
Rally
Arlington 1m (T)
Nocturnal Submission: Sifting through the wreckage…
Thank you. Best wishes. Goodbye. Studio City resto scene blowing-up, canines not excluded.
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First Post: Monday, July 3, 2017
Kevork the Rocky Mountain Spotted Retriever and his niece, Gilligan Bat Dog, dining al fresco on the patio of Mexicali Cocina & Cantina in beautiful downtown Studio City, Calif.
Hope you are getting Monday off now!
Free ones:
Belmont 3, 6, 9
Santa Anita 2, 6, 9
Pay-side (Weekday/Weekend): Today…
Arlington 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
BelTerra 1, 3, 5, 6, 8
Delpark 3, 5, 8, 9
Ellis Park 1, 3, 6, 7, 8
Louisiana 2, 6
Lone Star 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10
Today’s Stakes Pageantry: Probably OK for #2 Seymourdini in Belmont 8.
Singling-out #1 Honey’s Sox Appeal in Canterbury 4. Then in Race 9 there, try adding #10 Vanderbilt Beach and #1 Speed Is Life (!) for some extra parimutuel spice.
#5 Sir Valentine looks best in Santa Anita 5.
Yesterday’s Activity:
Track (Win Mutuels $20+/Gettable)
Albuquerque (1/0) — Teen’s bike stolen after potential buyer doesn’t return during test drive.
Arlington (1/0) — Visiting Cubs triple-up Cincy, 6-2; Ian Happ hit 2 HR and had 4 RBI.
Arapahoe (3/½) — Old-School Champeens had Fair Odds of 4-1 on Co Ferment in a contentious Race 9; he rallied to win by 2¼ at $31.80. Good work.
Belmont (1/0) — Visiting Jankees ripped by Houston, 8-1; Chris Carter had the Nueva Jork RBI.
BelTerra (1/1) — Race 4 was contentious, but only High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads stayed the course with Stormed Off, a field-best number on the LifeLiner Spread Column analysis; she was a stalking-horse throughout before winning by a clean nose at $56-even. Good work.
Canterbury (0/0) — Visiting Twins tripled-up by K.C., 6-2; Brian Dozier and Robbie Grossman drove in the Minn. runs.
Chippewa (0/0) — Bismarck area farmers markets accept SNAP benefits.
Ellis Park (0/0) — Dispute at Henderson’s Sleep Inn leads to shoplifting, drug arrests.
Emerald (1/0) — Visiting Mariners beat Anaheim, 5-3; Robbie Cano had a 3-run HR for Seattle.
Fort Erie (0/0) — Niagara Falls celebrates Canada 150.
Fair Meadows (1/1) — Race 1 was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads took a chance on Tacamo, 92 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; he rallied like the champion he should have been, winning by a clean half-length at $22.40. Good work.
Gila (0/0) — Host Diamondbacks edge Colo., 4-3; Chris Owings had a 2-run HR for Ariz.
Gulf (2/0) — Visiting Marlins tap Milw., 10-3; Marcell Ozuna had 2 HR and 4 RBI.
Grants Pass (0/0) — Suspicious fires under investigation in Josephine Co.
Hastings (0/0) — Firefighters respond to wildfire near Whistler.
Los Alamitos (0/0) — See Emerald commentary.
Lethbridge (0/0) — Capsule buried in Calgary’s Confederation Park in 1967 opened on Canada Day.
Laurel (2/0) — Host Orioles gut Tampa Bay, 7-1; Mannie Machado had a 3-run HR.
Lone Star (0/0) — Visiting Rangers edged by Chisox, 6-5; Jonathan Lucroy had 2 RBI for Tejas.
Mountain (1/0) — Appalachian Regional Commission provides $15.7M for coal communities.
Monmouth (1/1) — Race 6 was not contentious, but players of all stripes concentrated on Scattered Thoughts, Fair Odds of 2½-1 and a Dual Qualifier (97, 87), to boot; she went gate-to-wire to win by 1¼ at $27.20. Good work.
Presque (0/0) — Major fire on Parade St.
Pleasanton (0/0) — Visiting Giants beat Pgh., 5-3; Brandon Belt had a 2-run HR and 3 RBI for S.F.
Prairie (0/0) — Storm destroys thousands of fireworks in Cedar Falls.
Ruidoso (0/0) — N.M. to run new anti-texting-while-driving ad in July.
Rupert (0/0) — Power outage causes boil-advisory in Hansen.
Santa Anita (1/0) — Visiting Los Doyers lose at S.D., 5-3; Corey Seager went 3-for-5 with 2 RBI for La-La Land.
Woodbine (3/1½) — Race 6 was contentious, and Old-School Champeens had Fair Odds of 5-1 on Go Bro; he was a stalking-horse throughout before winning by a clean head at $91.30. The finale was contentious, but only High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads could be fans of the Soviet-era cartoon Nupogodi, 81 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; he rallied like the champion he’s on his way to becoming, winning by 2¾ at $39-straight. Good work.
Wyoming (0/0) — Wyo. soda ash producers lobby for level playing field.
Saturday’s Activity:
Track (Win Mutuels $20+/Gettable)
Albuquerque (0/0) — Two hikers located in Placitas after becoming ill.
Arlington (0/0) — Visiting Cubs lose to Cincy, 5-3; Willson Contreras had a 2-run HR for Chicagoland.
Arapahoe (1/½) — Old-School Champeens had Fair Odds of 5-1 on Go Go Pagosa, who went went on to win by 1¾ at $29.20. Good work.
Assiniboia (1/0) — Winnipeg police arrest suspect in attempted abduction.
Belmont (1/0) — Visiting Jankees edged by Houston, 7-6; Didi Gregorius hit a grand slam for Nueva Jork.
BelTerra (1/1) — Race 4 was contentious, but only High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads had found the hidden gem in Lady Rubi, field-best 86 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; she went gate-to-wire anyway, winning by 8¼ at $56.20. Good work.
Canterbury (1/0) — Visiting Twins double-up K.C., 10-5; Minn.’s Miguel Sano hit his 20th HR of the season, a 3-run shot.
Chas. Town (1/0) — Hedgesville F.D. renovation celebrated.
Delpark (0/0) — Gospel concert battles Wilmington’s violence.
Ellis Park (0/0) — Nickel tax passed in Daviess Co.
Emerald (0/0) — Visiting Mariners blanked by Anaheim, 4-nil; in his only at-bat, Nelson Cruz had one of Seattle’s three base hits.
Evangeline (1/1) — Race 4 was contentious, but only High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads had a date with Gussie’s Girl, 82 on the LifeLiner Spread Column analysis; she raced tail-to-wire to win by 2¾ at $22.60. Good work.
Finger (0/0) — Voters say ‘no’ to dissolving Rushville.
Fair Meadows (1/0) — Jet-ski driver hits swimmer at Keystone Lake.
Fairmount (2/1) — Race 5 not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads reckoned Nafir’s Best could run to that billing via his 86 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; he rallied like the champion he should have been, winning by a clean half-length at $21.40. Good work.
Gila (0/0) — Host Diamondbacks triple-up on Colo., 6-2; David Peralta had 2 RBI for Ariz.
Gulf (2/0) — Visiting Marlins doubled-up by Milw., 8-4; Justin Bour had 2 RBI for Miami.
Grants Pass (0/0) — Oregon House passes abortion-funding bill.
Hazel (0/0) — Host Tigers quadrupled-up by Clev., 4-1; Mikie Mahtook had the Detroit RBI.
Hastings (2/1) — Race 9 was contentious, and all the horses were ugly on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; Hurricane Ronda was the only horse above 10-1 on the toteboard, and she rallied like the champion she’s on her way to becoming, winning by a clean half-length at $27.30. Good work.
Indiana (1/1) — Players of all stripes celebrated with Joyous Lady, Fair Odds of 2-1 and an 82 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis, in a contentious Race 7; she rallied hard to win by 1¾ at $23.20. Good work.
Los Alamitos (0/0) — See Emerald commentary.
Louisiana (2/2) — Race 2 was contentious, and players of all stripes realized the potential in Kateline’s Dreamer, Fair Odds of 5-1 and a Dual Qualifier (99, 97), to boot; she raced mane-to-wire to win by 3½ at $34.80. Race 4 was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads rumbled with Thunderstruckagain, bare-minimum 80 on the LifeLiner Spread Column analysis; he went gate-to-wire to win by 2¼ at $51.20. Good work.
Laurel (2/2) — The opener was contentious, and players of all stripes saw the way, the truth and the light in Sweet Little Lies, Fair Odds of 3½-1 and an 86 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; she rallied like the champion she should have been, winning by three parts of a length at $24-even. In the finale, not contentious, High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads leapt into the frying pan with Dual Qualifier Out of the Fire (94, 87); he was a stalking-horse throughout before winning by a clean neck at $27.60. Good work.
Lone Star (2/2) — The opener was contentious amongst the experienceds, and players of all stripes expected the opposite the horse named Shambolic, Fair Odds of 3½-1 and a field-best 90 on the LifeLiner Spread Column analysis; he went gate-to-wire to win by a clean head at $21.80. Race 6 was not contentious, but players of all stripes were OK with Janae, Fair Odds of 6-5 and a Dual Qualifier (97, 95), to boot; she raced gate-to-wire to win by 3 at $22-straight. Good work.
Millarville (0/0) — Grizzly attack near Water Valley, Alta., leaves man in his 50s with serious injuries.
Monmouth (3/1) — Race 11 was not contentious, but players of all stripes expanded their vision to look at Bigger Picture, Fair Odds of 2½-1 and a bare-minimum 80 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; he rallied like the Grade 1 champion he now is (!), winning by a clean head at $23.40. Good work.
Northlands (1/1) — Race 5 was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads had a field best on the Lucky Irishman Dublin Day, a field-best 81 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; he rallied like the champion he should have been, winning by 1½ at $25-and-00/100¢. Good work.
PennNat (0/0) — Visiting Fightin’ Phils edged by Metropolitans, 7-6; Tommie Joseph went 2-for-5 with a 3-run HR and 4 RBI for Philalala.
Keystone (1/1) — Race 3 was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers and Progressive-Minded Eggheads figured Feeling Super could run to that billing via a competitive 83 on the LifeLiner Spread Column analysis; she raced gate-to-wire to win by 1½ at $20-flat. Good work.
Pleasanton (1/0) — Visiting Giants edge Pgh., 2-1, in 11 inns.; Austin Slater had a solo HR for S.F.
Prairie (0/0) — Funding cuts hit Ia. agencies as new budget takes effect.
Ruidoso (1/0) — N.M. rebuffs White House request for voter information.
Santa Anita (3/0) — Visiting Los Doyers blank S.D., 8-nil; Chris Taylor had a grand slam.
Tampa (2/1) — Race 3 was contentious, and players of all stripes were scatting with Ella’s Dreaming, Fair Odds of 4-1 and a field-best 88 on the LifeLiner Spread Column analysis; she went gate-to-wire to win by 1¼ at $23-plain. Good work.
Thistle (1/0) — See Hazel commentary.
Woodbine (0/0) — Host Blue Jays spatchcocked by Bosox, 7-1; Steve Pearce’s HR was all the Toronto offense could muster.
Wyoming (0/0) — Laramie Co. District Court sees five felony jury trials in June.
WMF Report:
Early
BelTerra 6f
Canterbury 6f
Delpark 6f
Emerald 6f
Finger 1m40y
Lone Star 1m
Mountain 6f, 1m
Northlands 6f, 6½f
Keystone 6f, 1m70y
Prairie 6f
Thistle 6f
Rally
Arlington 1m (T)
Nocturnal Submission: Sifting through the wreckage…
Thank you. Best wishes. Goodbye. Studio City resto scene blowing-up, canines not excluded.
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