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Saturday, January 19, 2008
Picks and plays for some of the day's major stakes
by Seth Merrow

After an impressive slate of stakes from coast-to-coast last weekend, this week's Saturday action looks a little anemic with only Santa Anita offering graded action -- and, amazingly, no stakes at all at Gulfstream today...

Turf wagers are turf only

Best Bets

Gulfstream, Race 8, exacta box, Miss Stonestreet/Morakami.
Gulfstream, Race 10, Dug In.
Fair Grounds, Race 4, L'Etoile Du Nord.
Fair Grounds, Race 8, Parris Hill.
Fair Grounds, Race 9, exacta box, Coolwind/Unforgotten.
Santa Anita, Race 3, exacta box, Lead Stealer/Midnight Excess.


Aqueduct: Aqueduct Handicap $75K

Evening Attire...The old boy grabbed a graded stakes win last month and looks to be in good form now for trainer Pat Kelly. Always runs well on this track.
Pink Viper...Paraneck has a habit of surprising when the inner track meet comes along. If this guy can continue trends shown in last two he'll be tough again.
Judiths Wild rush...A little bit inconsistent since last spring but has shown flashes and could be interesting if Lopez sends.
Malibu Moonshine.

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


Tampa: Gasparilla $65K

Unfolding Wish...Steinbrenner's filly has looked solid in all three starts at this meet. Best until beaten.
Cape Cod Lady...Last was her best yet. Moves talent from other side of state today.
Awesome Chic...Third behind the top pick last time. That was only her second start so there should still be some upside.
Jules Concerto.

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


Tampa: Pasco $75K

Cool Coal Man...Toasted in G2 last time, looks like Zito shopping for an easier spot for this promising 3YO.
Victory Cafe...Toss the last. Two prior were solid at Calder.
Service Corps...Big closing kick just missed here last time. Adds a furlong today.
Run Sully Run.

Wager: $5 WP on Cool Coal Man.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Oaklawn: American Beauty $50K

Classify...Won a turf sprint In New Orleans last time in first back from a layoff. Should be primed for this.
Lady Takum...Like top pick this one comes out of the Asmussen barn. Might get overlooked but we have a sneaking suspicion she'll be running today.
Chatham/Fast Deal...Both halves of entry look capable.
Denoun N Deverb.

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


Fair Grounds: Truly Bound Hcp $60K

Coolwind...Chicago-invader should have gotten a useful prep off the short layoff last time.
Unforgotten...Big win in seasonal debut on the surface last time seems to indicate she's at the top of her game now.
Tammy's Victress...Another that went well in latest and seems to have rounded to top form.
Beat the Band.

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


Santa Anita: Tuzla Hcp G3 $100K

Live Life...Dropped out of G1 competition to just-miss this track and trip last time.
Good Mood...Nice try in the G3 last time should have her set to go today.
Unspoken Word...Typically gets a share and could be the one to catch.
Audacious Chloe.

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


Santa Anita: San Marcos G2 $150K

Champ Elysees...Regally-bred Euro-invader should be primed after the good try in her US debut for Frankel.
Obrigado...Third start back off of a brief layoff. Ran third in this race last year.
Medici Code...Last two might indicate she's getting better with age -- Beyer-wise.
Ramazutti.

Wager: $5 WP on Champs Elysees.
...$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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