{"id":10924,"date":"2016-06-23T10:10:40","date_gmt":"2016-06-23T17:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cynthiapublishing.com\/hp_wordpress\/?p=10924"},"modified":"2016-06-23T10:10:40","modified_gmt":"2016-06-23T17:10:40","slug":"first-post-thursday-june-23-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cynthiapublishing.com\/hp_wordpress\/2016\/06\/23\/first-post-thursday-june-23-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"First Post: Thursday, June 23, 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"
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And the ’D’ stands for Defenseman<\/p><\/div>\n

Why is this man smiling? For one, he’s handsome. For another, the ladies love him. And, as of last night, he is your 2015-16 Norris Trophy winner. ’grats! <\/p>\n

As well, he lives in Manhattan Beach, just like Maria Sharapova. Wonder if those two have ever run into each other down there. The bloodlines experts would be salivating.<\/p>\n

Free<\/a> ones<\/strong>: Rundown…<\/p>\n

Belmont<\/strong> 6, 9
\nGulfstream Park Proper<\/strong> 3<\/em>, 5, 7, 8, 9
\nSanta Anita<\/strong> 3<\/p>\n

Pay-side (Weekend<\/a>\/Weekday<\/a>)<\/strong>: Today…<\/p>\n

Belterra<\/strong> 1
\nChurchill<\/strong> 3, 4, 5, 6, 8<\/em>
\nDelpark<\/strong> 5
\nLouisiana<\/strong> 4, 5<\/em>
\nPimlico<\/strong> 1, 2, 6, 7<\/em><\/p>\n

Today’s Stakes Pageantry<\/strong>: None today, but your 2016 Big-League Hoopball Draft begins this evening, with your Philalala Seventy Sick-Sirs selecting first — barring, of course, any ill-advised last-minute deals. Can’t imagine Ben Simmons ate that cheesesteak on national television for no good reason! <\/p>\n

Yesterday’s Activity<\/strong>: <\/p>\n

Track (Win Mutuels $20+\/Gettable)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Belmont (0\/0)<\/strong> — Jankees edge visiting Colorado, 9-8; Chase Headley had a grand-slam HR in the win.<\/p>\n

Chas. Town (0\/0)<\/strong> — Diesel spill closes I-81 northbound for hours.<\/p>\n

Delpark (1\/0)<\/strong> — Longwood Foundation donates $200k to legal charity.<\/p>\n

Evangeline (0\/0)<\/strong> — Lafayette police investigating 2 overnight shootings.<\/p>\n

Finger (1\/0)<\/strong> — Water conservation advisory (!) in effect for town of Canandaigua.<\/p>\n

Fair Meadows (0\/0)<\/strong> — Tulsa Mission using bees in new work therapy programme.<\/p>\n

Indiana (2\/1)<\/strong> — Contentious in Race 8, and Badabing Badaboom had the competitive 83 on the LifeLiner Speed Column analysis; he rallied like the champion he’s on his way to becoming, winning by 5¾ at $25.80. Good work.<\/p>\n

Louisiana (1\/0)<\/strong> — DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier City has new owner.<\/p>\n

Mountain (3\/0)<\/strong> — Former Hancock Co. sheriff’s deputy indicted on federal charges.<\/p>\n

Northlands (0\/0)<\/strong> — Lloydminster man charged with arson.<\/p>\n

PennNat (2\/1)<\/strong> — Race 3 was not contentious, but High-Octane Chancers noticed the field-best LifeLiner Speed Column analysis rating on Monbia Mia; he won by 7½ as the longest shot in the wagering, paying $21.60. Good work.<\/p>\n

Presque (1\/1)<\/strong> — Race 3 was contentious, and Pure Gold Liner had enough on the LifeLiner Spread Column analysis (82); he went gate-to-wire to win by 2 at $35-even. Good work.<\/p>\n

Thistle (0\/0)<\/strong> — <\/p>\n