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Linemaker's Comments
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Track Handicapper Frank Carulli's Focus on Favorites
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Saturday, October 4 Post time: 12:15 pm (EDT)
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| RACE ONE (12:15 pm) Maryland Million Starter |
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10. MORETHANCLEVER has improved, ran second to multiple stakes winner in latest.
4. LET ME BE FRANK looms more dangerous if he is allowed to control pace.
2. BELLE’S BROKER made 11th-to-2nd move in turf route, added ground helps. |
| RACE TWO (12:45 pm) Maryland Million Sprint Hcp |
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6. GRAND CHAMPION was just that in last year’s Sprint, but he’s been idle since April.
4. LEMONS OF LOVE bounced back in latest to improve to 7-19 at 6F.
1. BROADWAY PRODUCER bid to stretch lead at 1M in top try on dirt two back. |
| RACE THREE (1:17 pm) Maryland Million Distaff Starter Hcp |
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7. ALL ATTITUDE got carried wide on turn, got up to win at 5-1/2F, got eligible for this.
6. AUNTIE MILLIE chased the fave, held second in turf-to-dirt mile for new trainer.
5. KENAHARRA blew past pace-setting fave on day when closers did well.
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| RACE FOUR (1:49 pm) Maryland Million Turf |
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1. BROADWAY PRODUCER, a wide third last year, arrives in similar form.
4. DR RICO, second in ’07 turf, rallied for six 1-2 finishes in 10 starts on the grass.
7. KNIGHT IN ARMOUR, stakes-placed on the turf, defeated elders in main-track mile.
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| RACE FIVE (2:22 pm) Maryland Million Nursery |
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3. JUKE JOINT was ‘lightly roused’ in PA-bred stakes win on synthetic track.
8. MR. KEEPER avoided traffic and drove past a stubborn 6. STONE IN LOVE to win turf stake.
9. CALLMEMISTERLOUIS was headed to easy debut win when trouble arose.
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| RACE SIX (2:55 pm) Maryland Million Turf Sprint Hcp |
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7. NATURAL SEVEN set ‘sizzling pace’ and dug in, but 5-race streak ended in stake.
4. KOSMO’S BUDDY got more focused with blinks but overcame troubled start in stake.
2. CASANOVA JACK sat good trip, settled for second at 1M, prefers turf.
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| RACE SEVEN (3:55 pm) Maryland Million Ladies |
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10. MADDY’S HEART, 0-6 since ’07 Ladies, remains steady as stakes victors emerged in three straight.
3. ABSOULUTE HEAVEN made lead in-hand in slow-paced race but fave won.
2. DEBBIE SUE has proven reliable, save for title defense last year.
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| RACE EIGHT (4:28 pm) Maryland Million Lassie |
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9. FOOLS IN LOVE bid 4-wide on turn, finished second in 6F Sorority.
8. ONEARMEDBANDIT showed passing gear, improved to 4-4 in Charles Town stake.
3. MISS CHARM CITY was visually impressive in winning 5-1/2F Gin Talking over strip. |
| RACE NINE (4:59 pm) Maryland Million Oaks |
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2. SWEET GOODBYE wired older rivals at CT, won three in row by total of 20 lengths.
4. SAXET HEIGHTS rallied to win her first five starts around two turns at bullring.
8. HEAVENLY MOON ran second in turf allowances but is 0-6 on fast track.
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| RACE TEN (5:30 pm) Maryland Million Distaff Hcp |
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8. FANCY DIAMOND sped to three wins and stakes-placed showing in short sprints this year.
6. JET AWAY JANE drew off at 6F for fourth stakes victory of the year.
9. LEXI STAR tests new distance, with 4-8 Laurel record and $575k bankroll intact.
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| RACE ELEVEN (6:03 pm) Maryland Million Classic |
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2. CUBA saved ground, gained ‘when clear’ in stretch two back in Grade 3 stake at distance.
3. FIVE STEPS rebounded from sub-par try against top one with eye- popping move to win Timonium stake.
4. EVIL STORM seeks duplicate of form reversal that he executed to win last year’s Classic with career-best speed figure.
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| RACE TWELVE (6:32 pm) Maryland Million Sprint Starter Hcp |
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12. MASS CHARLES could return quick dividend on claim in 3-peat attempt.
9. ALL STAR PROSPECT got caught by favorite last year, adds to lively pace scenario.
4. CASEY DOON just missed in race that got him eligible, should sit ideal trip. |
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TODAY'S BEST |
| Rubi Echo (1st race) |
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CHEF'S CHOICE |
| You Rock (8th race) |
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GIMMICK GUY |
| Exacta (12th race): 4-8-10-11 box |
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PICK 4 (short ticket) |
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3rd race: 5, 6
4th race: 1, 4
5th race: 2, 5, 8, 9
6th race: 7
Cost for $1 ticket: $16 |
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PICK 4 (long ticket) |
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8th race: 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10
9th race: 2, 6
10th race: 4, 6
11th race: 5
Cost for $1 ticket: $24 |
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PICK 6 ($1 dollar) |
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7th race: 10, 11
8th race: 3, 5, 7, 8, 9
9th race: 2
10th race: 4, 6, 8
11th race: 5
12th race: 4, 10
Cost for $1 ticket: $60 |
Upcoming Stakes or Handicap Races
Saturday, October 25 $50,000 Mister Diz MD breds at 5-1/2F [T]
Saturday, November 1 $50,000 All Brandy MD-bred FM at 1-1/8m [T]
Horses to watch
MORTOS SPEEDMAN – Diploma at printer for Feliciano newcomer.
PRIZED ASSET – Plenty of spots available for improving maiden.
ECHT – Became ‘starter’ eligible with solid turf win off claim. .
Pedigree Spotlight
Fancy Diamond is a half sister to two $100,000 earners and her dam, Know B’s, was a stakes-winning sprinter of $147k who compiled an 34/9-7-3 record.
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Jockey of the Week Sheldon Russell |
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Trainer of the Week Hamilton Smith |
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