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Turfway Park – Bret Battaglia’s Picks: Thursday, Jan. 21

1. SEATTLE SASS looked sharp winning here last time out in her first start since September. Any improvement off of that one would make her tough to beat again tonight. WILD ABOUT JACK drops to this bottom level for the first time and looks like the one to beat. WILD CARD HIT comes in off a nice win at Tampa and has to be considered.

2.  T C’S LUV drops in class after being second best as the favorite last time out and looks like he’s in a good spot to pick up the win here. X CON finished behind the top pick last time out and is a contender. BOLD VISIONARY comes in off a nice maiden win here at Turfway.

3.  DREAM BROTHER was second best at this same level last time out and is the choice for the win here with Jimenez picking up the mount for Maker. NOTMUCHTOLOOKAT takes a big drop in class in his first start since September and should be dangerous if he’s ready. CROOKED COURT drops in class and is a threat.

4.  AZIFORCAST has been second in each of her last three starts, but hooks a slightly softer field tonight and should be able to pick up the win here. CHA CHING JACKPOT has run well in her last two starts and looks like a contender again tonight. HOT FRENCH FRIES didn’t show much last time out, but is capable of better.

5.  LIVIN’ A PRAYER ran a nice third at long odds in her debut at this same level. She gets Lasix for the first time tonight, give her a slight edge here. BLONDE IN THE CITY finished just ahead of the top pick...

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Sunland Park resumes racing today with a great card and Sunland’s Eric Alwan  is back at it with insider picks for IdaBet.com players as listed below.  Get 10% cash rewards by playing exotics (excludes Doubles) at Sunland Park again on Friday with IdaBet.com’s 10% Exotic Fun Friday promotion! Click here for details.

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Sunland Park Selections

   Tuesday, January 19, 2016

1^st

ALLEY OOP OOP – Should crush these.

LEWDAWG N PARADISE – Winner at the meet.

LEECH – Close third to Watch Me Go.

2^nd

GIACOMO AND JACK – Remington Park invader.

CURRENTLY KRAZY – Has some speed.

END OF DISCUSSION – Figures to gain a share.

3^rd

BILLY JOE WHO – Packs a strong late punch.

DIVE BAR – Impressive maiden winner.

GOLDEN MILE – Chases top two picks.

4^th

SOARING CID – Loves to route, primed to win.

FANCY STRIPE – Chief threat to top one.

GLIDE PATH – Out of the great mare Hang Glide.

5^th

SKY RANT – Proven stakes winner, fast.

BENNY’S BULLET – Discard last try, classy.

EXPOSURE – Santa Anita invader.

6^th

QUINTON’S QUEEN – Frequently in the mix.

RUBY RED RYDER – Won last against similar.

AMBER’S A PLAYER – Stretch attacker.

7^th

DANNYS BAD ROY – Gets a fine rider in Chirinos.

SEA MERMAN – Broke maiden up north.

IM JUAN’S BROTHER – Best of the rest.

8^th

DODSON – Loves to win races.

DANDY DON WHO – Improving form.

JACK B WILD – Justin Evans trains.

9^th

ROXY’S GOLD – Gets a slight nod.

MAKER PAY – Must use in the exotics.

MISS GOLD DIGGE

Jan 18, 2016

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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

BY ED GOLDEN   egolden@santaanita.com

Monday January 18, 2016

Sunday Rules

 ∙ SUNDAY RULES ONE TO CATCH IN SANTA MONICA

∙ CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ ECLIPSES EXPECTATIONS

∙ LOUISIANA NATIVE BONNET FULFILLS AMBITIONS

 SUNDAY RULES SEEKS EIGHTH WIN IN NINE STARTS

When it comes to axioms, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” readily applies to Sunday Rules, a speed-proficient mare out to win her eighth race from nine starts when she runs in Saturday’s Grade II, $200,000 Santa Monica Stakes for older fillies and mares at seven furlongs.

The five-year-old Tribal Rule mare bred in California by owner Nick Alexander won the restricted Kalookan Queen Stakes last out, going to the front at the start of the 6 ½ furlong test and widening to finish 4 ¼ lengths on top at the wire under Mike Smith, who has ridden her three times, each resulting in victory.

“I just leave it up to Mike,” said leading trainer Phil D’Amato when asked if Sunday Rules could harness her speed should the occasion arise. “He gets...

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Team IdaBet is pleased to offer our IdaBet.com players the following selections by “The Ace” John Hernandez for Hialeah on Monday, January 18, 2016.  At IdaBet, customer service and the best value overall with rewards, free deposits, generous cash incentive promotions, and personalized attention to our players is what we offer and what makes us stand out among our competitors.

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Selections By “The Ace” John Hernandez

Monday January 18, 2016

RACE 1

2     One Wicked Spit Curl lost any shot for the win with trouble in her local bow … strong jock Silva takes the call.

6     Gridiron Gem also gets a rider change after a lackluster out … maybe she goes better under Luis Guerero.

5     First Sunday hasn’t hit the board in four local starts … that said, always take note when Rodrigo Vallejo rides.

RACE 2

3     Special Game Wrecker has been a close runner-up in 2 at the meet…maybe she can break through for a win.

7     Hopeing for Success was the beaten fave in the common heat with the top horse … count her in with a shot.

6     Katcandoux finished a no-threat 6th in the common race with ‘Wrecker … perhaps she goes better in this one.

RACE 3

3     Grannys Rocket lacked a clear flight path when 3rd on New Year’s Day … trainer/jockey combo can win races.

6     Apollitical Courage...