Coast-to-coast

Just on of the day's where we got zonked. With our wagering template we need some of those gimmicks to come through and there were just too many today where someone snuck into the two-spot to kill our exactas. Chalk it up -- and move on...

WAGERED: $576.00
COLLECTED: $195.50

Gulfstream, Race 6, Judith's Wild Rush... 4th at 8-1.
Gulfstream, Race 8, Harlington... WON (7.40, 4.80, 3.60).
Gulfstream, Race 10, My Golden Song... 4th at 9-1.
Tampa, Race 8, Phone the Diva... 8th at 7-1.
Santa Anita, Race 7, Toasted... 9th at 24-1.

Our Head-to-Head feature pits Coast-to-Coast's Seth Merrow against DRF's Weekend Warrior, Mike Watchmaker. Whenever the two columns make selections in the same race we'll tally the results for each.

Manchurian 6-1
Liquor Cabinet 7-5
Evening Attire 6-5*

Wager: $5 WP on Liquor Cabinet.
Collected $7.25 on the WP (xxx, 2.90).
...$2 exacta box top two.
Collected $33.40 on the ex box ($33.40/$2).
...$1 tri key Liquor Cabinet over next three.
Ran 2/1-3-4.

Liquor Cabinet...5YO missed the vast majority of last season but has three starts since returning and looks to be talented and improving.
Manchurian...Similar scenario to top pick. Improving for Pletcher. Beaten by top pick last time.
Evening Attire....Gallant old warrior certainly a contender in here.
Salic Law.

Ah Day 11-1
Eagle Head 5-1
Great Seneca 9-5

Wager: $5 WP on Rainbow Inthestorm.
Ran 4th at 1-1*.
...$4 exacta box on top two.
Ran 3-4.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Ran 1-3-4-5.
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 1-3-4-5.

Rainbow Inthestorm...Capuano brothers look to duke it out for the top prize here. Slight edge given to this one on improvement shown in 3YO debut.
Great Seneca...3-3 and won a stake last time. The one to beat.
Sprinkle of Gold...Mass-invader bred to be quick and has done little wrong so far.
Ah Day.

Wend 1-1*
Brunilda 9-1
Honey Ryder 2-1

Wager: $5 WP on Honey Ryder.
Ran 3rd at 2-1.
...$2 exacta box on top two.
Ran 1-3.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Collected $12.00 on the ex box ($24.00/$2).
...$1 tri box top four.
Collected $24.80 on the tri box ($49.60/$2).

Honey Ryder...Off since winning the G1 EP Taylor at Woodbine in October but Pletcher is superb off the bench.
Wend...Mott trainee was budding superstar last season but eventually faltered in a couple G1 tries. Undefeated this track and trip so a good spot for the comeback.
Ambitious Cat...Seldom out of the hunt.
Brunilda.

Mister Fotis 4-1
Sir Greeley 3-1
Universal Form 24-1

Wager: $5 WP on Judiths Wild Rush.
Ran 4th at 8-1.
...$2 exacta box on top two.
Ran 1-4.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Collected $23.30 on the ex box ($46.60/$2).
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 1-2-4-7.

Judiths Wild Rush...Ran some big numbers sprinting last year and might be set for a good one after the nice third in G3 Deputy Minister.
Mister Fotis...The eye-popping Beyer figure two back is scary but Chavez gunned him that day that just hasn't been his style otherwise -- so that race looks a little flukey. But again, he's scary.
Silver Train...Clearly showed vast improvement after moving into Dutrow barn. First start back after winning G1 BC Sprint.
Sir Greeley.

Sharp Humor 13-1
Noonmark 7-5*
Court Folly 10-1

Wager: $5 WP on Noonmark.
Collected $9.00 on the WP (xxx, 3.60).
...$3 exacta box on top two.
Ran 2-10.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Ran 2-7-9-10.
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 2-7-9-10.

Noonmark...Got some education in debut and has blasted two big wins since. Steps up today but looks like a good fit in stakes company.
City Attraction...Wound up his 2YO season with best race yet and might still have some upside potential in 3YO debut.
Yes He's the Man...Undefeated youngster is also making his first 2005 start.
Electrify.

Harlington 5-2
Contante 25-1
It's No Joke 7-1

Wager: $5 WP on Harlington.
Collected $30.50 on the WP (7.40, 4.80).
...$2 exacta box on top two.
Ran 1-7.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Ran 1-5-6-7.
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 1-5-6-7.

Harlington...Showed early promise but was sent to the bench for an extended period. Now has a couple of starts under belt since return and could be ready to make noise in this division for Pletcher.
Funny Cide...Third start off layoff and stretches off of two one-turn races. Like the set-up.
Suave...Tossed in a real dud as the fave in G1 Donn. That one looked out of character, we'll give him another chance.
Andromeda's Hero.

Dynamite Lass 6-1
Olaya 6-5*
Noble Stella 3-1

Wager: $5 WP on Olaya.
Collected $8.00 on the WP (xxx, 3.20).
...$2 exacta box on top two.
Ran 2-3.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Ran 2-3-6-7.
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 2-3-6-7.

Olaya...Euro-import 2-2 since arriving stateside and looks capable of continuing the streak here.
Noble Stella...Maybe a little bit inconsistent -- but fits on best.
Cotopaxi...Let's toss the off-the-turfer. Could be ready to pop a good one.
Moon Dazzle.

First Samurai 3-5*
Flashy Bull 10-1
Corinthian [DQ] 7-1
Corinthian DQ'd from 1st to 3rd.

Wager: $5 WP on My Golden Song.
Ran 4th at 9-1.
...$2 exacta box on top two.
Ran 1-4.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Collected $11.80 on the ex box ($23.60/$2).
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 1-2-4-10.

My Golden Song...Only four starts so far and it wouldn't be a big surprise if this one steps it up.
First Samurai...Might have a class edge and just run away from these -- but trying two turns for first time.
Great Point...Plenty of trouble lines but looks to be getting the hang of it.
Flashy Bull.

Tasha Sangue 46-1
Preach It 3-1
Pitanga 5-2*

Wager: $5 WP on Phone the Diva.
Ran 8th at 7-1.
...$2 exacta box on top two.
Ran 2-8.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Ran 2-3-5-8.
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 2-3-5-8.

Phone the Diva...Set-up is interesting with a couple of turf races followed by a decent third in dirt sprint last time. This isn't the strongest bunch and this gal might be ready to run a big one.
Preach It...Looks like they'll have her to catch.
Julie's Prize...Off a long time but capable in here if ready.
Pitanga.

More Moonlight 11-1
Platinum Princess 4-1
True Tails 3-1

Wager: $5 WP on Unbridled Sidney.
Ran 7th at 2-1.
...$2 exacta box on top two.
Ran 3-7.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Ran 1-3-5-7.
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 1-3-5-7.

Unbridled Sidney...Very speedy on grass. Works say ready and could be tough to catch on dirt as well.
True Tails...Should be in the battle right from the bell.
More Moonlight...Met a tough cookie last time to break streak over the track.
Lila Kay's Rose.

Fast Parade 6-1
The Pharaoh 5-1
Da Stoops 2-5*
Race moved off turf.

To Sender...Probably needs to improve but with only three starts he has the upside potential.
Set Alight...Uncouple stablemate to top pick also looks to have plenty of potential.
Da Stoops...Solid on dirt in last couple. Be tough if form transfers to turf.
Within Reason.

Wager: $5 WP on To Sender.
...$2 exacta box on top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.

Brother Derek 1-2*
Sacred Light 19-1
Latent Heat 3-1

Wager: $5 WP on Latent Heat.
Ran 3rd.
...$2 exacta box on top two.
Ran 1-3.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Ran 1-3-5-8.
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 1-3-5-8.

Latent Heat...Lacks seasoning but like the stretchout off of two sprints.
Brother Derek...Looking at last two this guy hardly seems vulnerable. Only early challenge might be from top pick and if that one isn't up to the challenge Derek might run away and hide.
Hawkinsville...Improving numbers in each start.
Objective.

Milk It Mick 12-1
Aragorn 15-1
Chinese Dragon 25-1

Wager: $5 WP on Toasted.
Ran 9th at 24-1.
...$2 exacta box on top two.
Ran 2-9.
...$1 exacta box top four, sub next if scratch.
Ran 2-5-8-9.
...$1 tri box top four, sub next if scratch.
Ran 2-5-8-9.

Toasted...Showed promise as a 3YO then missed most of 4YO season. Now making third start back and could be ready to move forward and validate early promise.
Aragorn...Interesting to see if he comes back with some added maturity as a 4YO.
Buckland Manor...Tossed in a clunker last time but returns to turf and ran second in this race last year to the excellent Leroidesanimaux.
Terroplane.
Cacique.

Lava Man 3-1
Magnum 17-1
Wilko 7-1

Wager: $5 WP on Lava Man.
Collected $35.50 on the WP (8.80, 5.40).
...$2 exacta box on top two.
Ran 1-5.
...$1 exacta box top four.
Ran 1-4-5-7.
...$1 tri box top four.
Ran 1-4-5-7.

Lava Man...Win in latest seems to indicate he's returning to good form.
Giacomo...2005 Ky Derby winner was solid in defeat last time coming off of a long layoff. Should be tighter today.
Spellbinder...Going well since last fall.
High Limit.

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