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Saturday, April 28, 2007
Picks and plays for some of the day's major stakes
by Seth Merrow

Eight races on our plate this afternoon. Some interesting contests to spice up the "week before".

Turf wagers are turf only

Best Bets

Aqueduct, Race 3, A Song for You.
Aqueduct, Race 4, Rocket Legs.
Aqueduct, Race 6, exacta box, He's a Pioneer/Grand Champion.
Aqueduct, Race 7, Stormy Kiss.
Calder, Race 10, Meribel.
Calder, Race 12, Classic Campaign.
Hollywood, Race 8, After Market.


Aqueduct: Beaugay Hcp G3 $100K

Stormy Kiss...Could be interesting stretching out off of two dirt sprints.
Masseuse...Decent third in latest behind a couple of good ones.
Finlandia...Layoff is a concern but works are good.
Rahys' Appeal.

Wager: $5 WP on Stormy Kiss.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Aqueduct: Withers G3 $150K

Street Magician...Aventura victory verified that he's potentially a budding star.
Our Sacred Honor...Just behind top pick last time and the extra furlong today might help.
CP West...Flopped in G1 BC Juvie but ran well in all others -- including seasonal debut which he is eligible to improve off of.
Divine Park.

Wager: $5 WP on Street Magician.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Churchill: Derby Trial $100K

Carnacks Choice...Lafayette win might signal improved form.
Out of Gwedda...Might rebound with return to dirt.
Wafi City...Lightly raced but showing promise.
Bwana Bull/Teuflesberg...[Both possible scratches to await next week's Derby.

Wager: $5 WP on Carnacks Choice.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four [Bwana Bull first].
...$1 tri box top four.


Calder: Ponche Hcp $100K

Guapeton...Lightly raced 4YO has been impressive last two times this trip.
Weigelia...Solid stakes sprinter that -- like the top pick -- must overcome the post position.
Nightmare Affair...Been chasing this one a long time -- now that we have him tabbed third, he'll probably win.
Tour of the Cat.

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


Calder: Hollywood Wildcat BC Hcp $150K

Meribel...Off since November but Clemente trainee is capable if ready.
Somethinaboutbetty...Yet to win on turf -- but she clearly fits.
Potra Clasica...Won this race last year and comes into this in better form. Dangerous.
La Dolce Vita.

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


Calder: Unbridled $100K

Yesbyjimminy...Yet to miss the board in seven lifetime starts -- most of them stakes.
Green Vegas...Also feasting on mostly stakes and doing well.
Imawildandcrazyguy...Could be dangerous with this class relief.
Hal's My Hope.

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


Calder: Miami Mile BC Hcp G3 $150K

Classic Campaign...Just behind the talented Ashkal Way last time.
Hotstufanthensome...Typically in the hunt.
Mending Fences...Might be the one to catch.
Giant Wrecker.

Wager: $5 WP on Classic Campaign.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Hollywood: Inglewood Hcp G3 $100K

After Market...Thought he was something special last summer for Mott, then he went the wrong way. Third start for Shireffs and might be ready to pop. Will have some pace to shoot at.
Get Funky...Closed to win turf sprint last time but also has early speed.
Stormin Away...Another that should be heard from in the lane.
Red Fort.

Wager: $5 WP on After Market.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Coast-to-coast Archives...Picks, plays and results from previous weeks

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