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Saturday, December 26, 2009
Picks and plays for some of the day's major stakes
by Seth Merrow

RESULTS
Turf selections/wagers are turf only

Best Bets

Aqueduct: Race 2, Rule By Night... Ran 2nd at 7-2 [xxx, 3.10, 2.30].
Tampa: Race 1, Saber... Ran 2nd at 8-5 [xxx, 2.60, 2.60].
Tampa: Race 1/2, double, R1/Saber... R2/Goodness Gracious/Security Breach/Sea Scamp.
...Ran R1/2nd... R2/1-2-6.
Tampa: Race 2, exacta box, Goodness Gracious/Security Breach/Sea Scamp... Collected $27.80/$2.
Tampa: Race 6 Whoopty Whoopty.... Scratched.
Tampa: Race 6, exacta box, Whoopty Whoopty/Criolla Bonita....Scratched [Criolla Bonita WON].
Tampa: Race 8, WPS, War College... Ran 5th at 72-1.
Fair Grounds: Race 10, Bwana Kid... Ran 3rd at 9-2 [xxx, xxx, 2.80].
Santa Anita: Race 10, Concord Point... WON [14.40, 6.60, 4.40].
Santa Anita: Race 10, exacta box, Nextdoorneighbor/Concord Point/Leothelion... Collected $62.20/$2.

Total wagered [based on $2 standard plays]: $38.00
TOTAL COLLECTED: $104.40


Results:
A = top selection
B = second selection
C = third selection
D = fourth selection
Ab [or Bc, etc]... Move-up top pick [or second pick, etc] after scratches
x = not among our selections


Aqueduct: Gravesend Hcp $65K

RESULTS: D-A-C... [xxx, 2.40, 2.10]
Exacta: $18.20/$2... Tri: $87.00/$2

Pashito The Che...Hasn't missed an exacta in last nine. Riding a three-stake win-streak.
Joey P...7YO sprinter is approaching the million-dollar mark. Ran second in this race last year.
Starforaday...Should be heard from late.
The Roundhouse/Digger.

Wager: $5 WP on Pashito The Che.
...$4 exacta box top two.
...$1 tri key Pashito The Che over next three.


Calder: Kenny Noe Hcp G3 $100K

RESULTS: Bc-x-x [B,D scratched]

Biker Boy...Could prove to be the one to catch.
This Ones For Phil...The one to beat on his best stuff.
Motovato...Been going two turns -- so the cutback might prove a hurdle.
You And I Forever.

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


Calder: McKnight Hcp G2 $150K

RESULTS: B-x-C

Presious Passion...Looks to take this one wire-to-wire for the third straight year.
Cloudy's Knight...Could prove to be the one to push the top pick early.
Winchester...Might pick up the pieces if the top two falter.
Warning Zone.

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


Calder: Stage Door Betty G3 $100K

RESULTS: Bc-x-x [A scratched]

Jessica Is Back...Might take them all the way.
Miss Singhsix...Beyer improved with move to new barn.
Sweet Repent...On a three-race streak.
Morena.

Wager: $5 WP on Jessica Is Back.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Tampa: Sandpiper $75K

RESULTS: Ab-Bc-x [A, D scratched]... [5.20, 2.80, 2.60]
Exacta: $13.40/$2

Whoopty Whoopty...Has looked good in both career starts and should still have some upside.
Criolla Bonita...Hard to fault the last few.
Joanie's Catch...Battle-tested.
Red Orchestra.

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


Tampa: Inaugural $75K

RESULTS: x-B-A [xxx, xxx, 3.20]

Mr Green...Been facing some good ones in those salty 2YO stakes at Calder.
Hellen's Choice...Goes turf-to-dirt -- and prior dirt efforts weren't encouraging -- but if he can transfer his speed to the main track he might be the one to catch.
Wild Lime...2-for-2 -- only loss was a $100K stake. Should fit with these.
Benestar.

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


Fair Grounds: Diliberto Mem Hcp $60K

RESULTS: x-B-x

Baltimore Bob...Seems in good form right now.
Pick Six/Independent George...Pick Six preferred. Also in good form.
Demarcation...Should appreciate return to grass.
Evolutionist.

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


Santa Anita: Cal Breeders' Champ $100K

RESULTS: A-x-C [6.20, 4.00, 3.00]

Caracortado...Best until beaten.
Runaway Bandido...Better than latest.
La Nez...Over-matched in BC.
Wolf Tail.

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


Santa Anita: Sir Beaufort G3 $100K

RESULTS: A-D-B [2.80, 2.40, 2.10]
Exacta: $26.00/$2... Tri: $95.80/$2

The Usual QT...Riding a five-race streak -- including a G1 last time.
Massone...Solid stakes performer.
Tamborim...Better than the last couple of finishes indicate.
Gallant Son.

Wager: $5 WP on the Usual QT.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.


Santa Anita: La Brea G1 $300K

RESULTS: A-x-x [10.40, 5.40, 4.00]

Evita Argentina...Should be some pace for her to shoot at.
Kays And Jays...Likely to be rolling early from the rail.
Pinkarella...Lightly-raced. Gets tested here but could fit with these.
Gabby's Golden Gal.

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


Santa Anita: Malibu G1 $300K

RESULTS: x-B-x

Mythical Power...Off since winning the G3 Lone Star Derby in May but he might be the one to beat if Baffert has him ready.
Misremembered...Solid in some of the second-string 3YO events this year -- and just-missed against older in the G2 Clark Hcp last time.
Supreme Summit...Capable on his best effort.
Smart Bid.

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


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