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Saturday, December 6, 2008
Picks and plays for some of the day's major stakes
by Seth Merrow


Turf wagers are turf only

Best Bets

Aqueduct, Race 2, Cat On a Quest.
Aqueduct, Race 6, Don'tfightthefed.
Calder, Race 1, PS, Roger's Julie.
Calder, Race 7, exacta box, Miracle of Dreams/Emma's Valentince.
Calder, Race 8, exacta box, Jeux de Danse/Rutherienne.
Fair Grounds, Race 3, Gelfand.
Fair Grounds, Race 8, exacta box, Ax Man/Humble Matt/Classic Robbery.


Calder: My Charmer Hcp G3 $100K

Rutherienne...Been facing the likes of Forever Together, Wait a While and Precious Kitten in her most recent races. Undefeated on the course.
Jeux de Danse...3-3 on this turf. Improved with move to Wolfson barn.
Callwood Dancer...On the lead before fading last time -- would prefer to see a stalking trip today.
Waquoit's Love.

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


Calder: Tropical Turf Hcp G3 $100K

Spice Route...Been running well north of the border.
Ballast...Defending champ is coming into this in good form.
Silver Tree...8YO should benefit from the last start over the track.
Soldier's Dancer.

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


Fair Grounds: Pago Hop $60K

Scolara...Still fairly lightly-raced and we think she still has upside. Could be ready to show it today.
Apple Martini...Illinois-bred is perhaps still a little bit of an unknown vs open company but looks like she can be heard from late.
Joyful...Two improving Beyers since switching to turf.
Rose of Killarney.

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


Hollywood: Native Diver Hcp G3 $100K

Spring House...Looks like there should be a lot of speed for this turf-transfer to shoot at.
Zappa...His last win was a front-running job -- but if he can stalk and pounce here he also might benefit from the expected pace scenario.
Past the Point...Part of the expected speed but wouldn't be surprised to see him pick up a piece.
Slew's Tizzy.

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


Hollywood: Hollywood Turf Cup G1 $250K

Champs Elysees...Has disappointed us on a number of occasions but looks to have an edge on these.
Church Service...Has shown some ability at the trip.
Winchester...It's all about what you make of the big win in Chicago. We think he's closer to that than he is to the dull BC effort.
Black Mamba.

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


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