PimlicoSaturday, May 19, 2012

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Pimlico Betting InformationSaturday, May 19, 2012

Best Bets: Paynter (4TH Race), Bodemeister (12TH Race)Horses listed in Post Position order

5 Furlongs. Turf. 3YO & Up. OC 25k/N2X Purse: $45,000Exacta, 50 Cent Trifecta & 10 Cent Superfecta / Daily Double (1 & 2)

RACE 1Probable Post:

10:30 EDT DRF Picks: 9-3-13 Beyer Edge: 3-13-5 Live Longshot: 6

Prg.# ML Horse Med/EqChg Jockey Wgt Trainer Last 3 Beyers

1 50/1 Sterling Blackjack L Milford N7 109 Shanley M 42-24-25

2 12/1 Prince Noir L Castellano A Jr 116 Magee K 72-82-833 9/5 Varsity L Bravo J 120 Clement C 62-94-934 20/1 Agonistic L Russell S 124 Graham P 79-73-655 12/1 Alston Gunter L Acosta J D 124 McMahon H 79-81-816 8/1 McNamara L Nakatani C S 124 McMahon H 80-75-807 15/1 Night Officer L Boyce F 120 Small R 79-80-768 20/1 Access Love L Pimentel J 116 Lake S 77-60-719 4/1 Disco Dandy L Karamanos H A 124 Eppler M 82-87-38

10 20/1 Car Thief L Santiago J 120 Hollahan H 77-78-6511 10/1 Elidefeatspeyton L Dominguez R A 124 Lima R 82-63-8112 20/1 No Easy Answer L Franklin M 120 Tullock T Jr 83-76-7613 10/1 Cardashi L Garcia G 120 Kreiser T 78-78-87

1 1/16 Miles. 3YO & Up. Maryland-bred. Hcp 7500sExacta, 50 Cent Trifecta & 10 Cent Superfecta /

Daily Double (2 & 3) / 50 Cent Pick 3 (2-3-4)

RACE 2Probable Post:

11:00 EDT

DRF Picks: 7-4-2 Beyer Edge: 4-7-2

Prg.# ML Horse Med/EqChg Jockey Wgt Trainer Last 3 Beyers

1 20/1 Money for Love L Ho W 113 Graham R 53-67-582 6/1 Strangerinthenight L Russell S 115 Keefe T 63-59-793 10/1 Go Maire Tu L Whittaker D 116 Shanley M 53-71-724 7/5 Baileys Beach L Santiago J 122 McMahon H 77-88-825 12/1 No Brakes L Perez X 117 Sancuk K 63-52-556 30/1 Snow Secret Gin L Boyce F 112 Maher E 18-61-567 9/5 Albrecht L Acosta J D 120 O'Ryan D 78-66-708 15/1 Arctic Raven L Garcia G 112 O'Ryan D 68-62-54

1 1/16 Miles. Turf. 3YO & Up. F & M. GalrettH-G3 Purse: $150,000Exacta, 50 Cent Trifecta & 10 Cent Superfecta /

Daily Double (3 & 4) / 50 Cent Pick 3 (3-4-5)

RACE 3Probable Post:

11:30 EDT

DRF Picks: 3-7-1 Beyer Edge: 3-7-5

Prg.# ML Horse Med/EqChg Jockey Wgt Trainer Last 3 Beyers

1 9/2 Camelia Rose (FR) L Gutierrez M 113 Callaghan S 81-87-912 8/1 Speak Easy Gal L Rosario J 115 Wolfson M 79-85-903 8/5 Zagora (FR) L Castellano J J 121 Brown C 84-98-914 15/1 Idle Talk L Karamanos H A 114 Eppler M 83-78-745 5/1 Smart Sting Velazquez J R 116 Attfield R 88-88-896 12/1 Baltimore Belle L Pimentel J 114 Trombetta M 78-85-837 7/2 Laughing (IRE) L Dominguez R A 115 Goldberg A 95-83-x

1 1/16 Miles. 3YO. Alw 50000NCExacta, 50 Cent Trifecta & 10 Cent Superfecta /

Daily Double (4 & 5) / 50 Cent Pick 3 (4-5-6)

RACE 4Probable Post:

12:37 EDT

DRF Picks: 4-3-7 Beyer Edge: 4-3-7

Prg.# ML Horse Med/EqChg Jockey Wgt Trainer Last 3 Beyers

1 8/1 Space Race L Bravo J 118 Matz M 63-55-772 15/1 Leadhills L Castellano A Jr 118 Jenkins R 65-55-483 7/2 Brimstone Island L Perez X 118 Campbell W 83-84-794 4/5 Paynter L Smith M 118 Baffert B 93-89-795 20/1 McNair and Adger L Santiago J 118 Grove C 58-43-586 10/1 Deacon Furr L Alvarado J 118 Smith H 69-64-587 6/1 Respectful Ed L Franklin M 118 Albert L 78-71-66

5 Furlongs. Turf. 3YO & Up. Alw 43000N1XExacta, 50 Cent Trifecta & 10 Cent Superfecta / Daily Double (5 & 6) /50 Cent Pick 3 (5-6-7) $250,000 Guarantee 50 Cent Pick 4 (5-6-7-8)

RACE 5Probable Post:

1:13 EDT

DRF Picks: 6-1-14 Beyer Edge: 14-16-11

Prg.# ML Horse Med/EqChg Jockey Wgt Trainer Last 3 Beyers

1 7/2 Coach Fridge L Franklin M 119 Smith H 76-56-672 30/1 Guska's Gold L Chaves M 120 Plummer B 57-50-563 30/1 Unlikely Hero L Batista A5 115 Garrido R 53-43-13

4 12/1 Concrete Cat L Garcia L 119 Shuman M 64-42-x5 15/1 Golden Wheels L Garcia G 115 Merryman A 62-x-x6 5/1 Corundum L Karamanos H A 124 Stites F 68-67-627 20/1 No Attraction L Ho W 120 Christmas W 68-73-218 20/1 One to a Royal L Russell S 120 Leatherbury K 60-56-639 20/1 Usmc Semper Fi L Solis A 120 Boniface K 65-67-45

10 6/1 Issues and Answers L Dominguez R A 120 Tullock T Jr 50-62-7011 8/1 Pendulum L Perez X 124 Campbell W 74-69-6112 12/1 Hang On Tight L Acosta J D 120 Marrone A 68-69-7013 10/1 Just Sayin L Boyce F 115 Small R 59-57-5914 9/2 Wire Funds L Castellano A Jr 120 Feliciano B Jr 72-70-19

15-AE 30/1 Poronui L Navarro J 120 Jansen G 69-44-3716-AE 9/2 Hot Escapade L Santiago J 120 McMahon H 70-73-61

6 Furlongs. 3YO. ChickLang100kExacta, 50 Cent Trifecta & 10 Cent Superfecta /

Daily Double (6 & 7) / 50 Cent Pick 3 (6-7-8)

RACE 6Probable Post:

1:50 EDT

DRF Picks: 3-4-8 Beyer Edge: 3-4-8

Prg.# ML Horse Med/EqChg Jockey Wgt Trainer Last 3 Beyers

1 12/1 Scaramagna L Piermarini T 116 Vitali M 82-74-732 12/1 Trippi's Secret L Russell S 116 Figgins O III 86-52-783 1/1 Innocent Man L Rosario J 116 Biancone P 98-76-x4 3/1 Laurie's Rocket L Nakatani C S 118 Stewart D 89-77-895 15/1 He Can Run L Castellano A Jr 116 Goldberg A 77-77-706 10/1 Lemon Juice L Franklin M 120 Kobiskie D 74-70-687 30/1 Mandorla L Seifers M 116 Albert L 76-68-678 5/1 Il Villano L Flores J L 118 Crowell S 79-81-77

1 1/16 Miles. Turf. 3YO & Up. F & M. Alw 43000N1XExacta, 50 Cent Trifecta & 10 Cent Superfecta /

Daily Double (7 & 8) / 50 Cent Pick 3 (7-8-9)

RACE 7Probable Post:

2:32 EDT

DRF Picks: 8-2-7 Beyer Edge: 8-7-6

Prg.# ML Horse Med/EqChg Jockey Wgt Trainer Last 3 Beyers

2 4/1 Clare Skies Ahead L Karamanos H A 120 Stites F 78-39-603 10/1 Lucky Holly L Fogelsonger R 120 Voss K 66-65-554 8/1 Nekia's Vow L Garcia L 120 Epley S Jr 74-64-571 20/1 Our Gin Mill L Solis A 120 Boniface K 58-29-335 30/1 Hidden Joy L/b-off Delgado A 120 Kendall D Jr 26-47-576 8/1 Dixie Dear L Leparoux J 120 Hills T 60-61-58

1A 20/1 Lily of Johar L/b-off Solis A 120 Boniface K 58-64-417 6/1 Magical Merry L Nakatani C S 120 McMahon H 69-68-688 9/5 Happy Choice L Russell S 120 Motion H 72-77-689 15/1 Dixie Shoes L Pimentel J 122 Trombetta M 44-57-69

10 12/1 Favored Lady L Boyce F 120 Tullock T Jr 41-66-7211 20/1 Distorted Disciple L Alvarado J 120 Smith H 60-48-2012 30/1 Princess Sucree L Perez X 120 Pane P 28-24-17

6 Furlongs. 3YO & Up. MdSprntH-G3 Purse: $100,000Exacta, 50 Cent Trifecta & 10 Cent Superfecta / Daily Double (8 &9) / 50 Cent Pick 3 (8-9-10) 50 Cent Jackpot Pick 5 (8-9-10-11-12)

RACE 8Probable Post:

3:12 EDT

DRF Picks: 7-1-3 Beyer Edge: 3-8-2

Prg.# ML Horse Med/EqChg Jockey Wgt Trainer Last 3 Beyers

1 5/1 Immortal Eyes L Dunkelberger T 116 Dilodovico D 86-83-892 6/1 Action Andy L Karamanos H A 116 Garcia C 80-96-893 4/1 Diski Dance L Arroyo A 112 Lynch C 55-96-1014 10/1 Wildcat Brief L Dominguez R A 115 Perkins B Jr 0-95-835 30/1 Lay Line Force L Whitacre B 112 McEntee P 83-53-836 15/1 My Cuz C J L Franklin M 115 Cox K 72-83-867 7/2 Hamazing Destiny L Nakatani C S 115 Lukas D 79-94-938 5/1 Bandbox L Castellano A Jr 114 Jenkins R 94-81-929 20/1 Broad Rule L Boyce F 113 Small R 83-77-69

10 8/1 Ravalo L Velazquez J R 119 Barr D 75-90-871 Mile. Turf. 3YO. JWMurphy100k

Exacta, 50 Cent Trifecta & 10 Cent Superfecta / Daily Double (9 & 10) / 50Cent Pick 3 (9-10-11)$1,000,000 Guarantee 50 Cent Pick 4 (9-10-11-12)

RACE 9Probable Post:

3:53 EDT

DRF Picks: 1-9-5 Beyer Edge: 1-9-12 Live Longshot: 9

Prg.# ML Horse Med/EqChg Jockey Wgt Trainer Last 3 Beyers

1 7/2 Easy Crossing L Dominguez R A 116 Clement C 84-83-732 8/1 Skyring L Rosario J 116 Lukas D 88-73-743 20/1 Lemon Juice L Franklin M 116 Kobiskie D 74-70-684 20/1 Going to Market L Karamanos H A 116 Correas I IV 47-76-645 8/1 Shkspeare Shaliyah L Solis A 122 Shivmangal D 42-72-736 20/1 Mr. Handsome L Rodriguez E D 116 Tullock T Jr 87-71-517 10/1 Done Talking L Russell S 122 Smith H 66-85-598 15/1 Two Months Rent L Pimentel J 116 Toner J 78-77-739 8/1 Hammers Terror L Nakatani C S 116 Stidham M 86-80-73

10 5/1 Gold Megillah L Velazquez J R 116 Motion H 84-85-8011 12/1 Adirondack King L Castellano J J 116 Servis J 76-83-9112 9/2 Achilles Lezcano J 116 Clement C 76-83-x

1 1/16 Miles. 3YO & Up. F & M. DuPntDsf-G3 Purse: $100,000Exacta, 50 Cent Trifecta & 10 Cent Superfecta /

Daily Double (10 & 11) / 50 Cent Pick 3 (10-11-12)

RACE 10Probable Post:

4:36 EDT

DRF Picks: 5-2-8 Beyer Edge: 2-8-1

Prg.# ML Horse Med/EqChg Jockey Wgt Trainer Last 3 Beyers

1 6/1 Canadian Mistress L Dominguez R A 118 Wolfson M 91-81-842 8/5 Absinthe Minded L Nakatani C S 120 Lukas D 78-99-923 20/1 Check Point L Rosario J 118 Goldberg A 77-79-814 12/1 Daring Reality L Arroyo A 118 Lynch C 87-87-745 3/1 Awesomemundo L Smith M 118 Baffert B 93-79-826 20/1 Strike the Moon L Pimentel J 118 Trombetta M 83-75-657 15/1 Catch a Thief L Leparoux J 118 Hills T 88-65-758 6/1 Love and Pride L Velazquez J R 118 Pletcher T 85-87-909 10/1 Pinch Pie L Castellano J J 118 Dutrow A 86-83-82

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1 1/8 Miles. Turf. 3YO & Up. Dixie-G2 Purse: $300,000Exacta, 50 Cent Trifecta & 10 Cent Superfecta /

Daily Double (11 & 12) / 50 Cent Pick 3 (11-12-13)

RACE 11Probable Post:

5:18 EDT

DRF Picks: 3-11-7 Beyer Edge: 3-10-11

Prg.# ML Horse Med/EqChg Jockey Wgt Trainer Last 3 Beyers

1 30/1 Vanquisher L Russell S 118 Griffith G 88-82-762 12/1 Humble and Hungry L Lezcano J 118 Correas I IV 86-92-883 9/2 Hudson Steele L Castellano J J 118 Pletcher T 93-94-974 10/1 Straight Story L Dominguez R A 118 Goldberg A 95-45-815 6/1 Trend L Solis A 118 Frostad M 97-96-846 15/1 Boxeur des Rues L/b-off Gutierrez M 118 O'Neill D 82-90-907 7/2 Smart Bid L Prado E S 122 Motion H 91-95-728 30/1 Avenida Paseo L Castellano A Jr 118 Corrales J 81-80-809 6/1 Air Support L Leparoux J 118 McGaughey III C85-100-86

10 8/1 Forte Dei Marmi (GB) L Smith M 118 Attfield R 95-93-9111 5/1 Casino Host L Velazquez J R 124 Brown C 98-89-90

1 3/16 Miles. 3YO. Preaknes-G1 Purse: $1,000,000Exacta, 50 Cent Trifecta & 10 Cent Superfecta / Daily Double (12 &13 ) / Super High 52nd Half Of Pimlico Special / Preakness Double

RACE 12Probable Post:

6:18 EDT

DRF Picks: 7-8-9 Beyer Edge: 7-6-9 Live Longshot: 8

Prg.# ML Horse Med/EqChg Jockey Wgt Trainer Last 3 Beyers

1 30/1 Tiger Walk L/b-on Desormeaux K J126 Correas I IV 90-79-832 15/1 Teeth of the Dog L Bravo J 126 Matz M 93-83-793 30/1 Pretension L Santiago J 126 Grove C 83-64-794 20/1 Zetterholm L Alvarado J 126 Dutrow R Jr 85-83-585 6/1 Went the Day Well L Velazquez J R 126 Motion H 97-93-766 6/1 Creative Cause L Rosario J 126 Harrington M 97-95-1027 8/5 Bodemeister L Smith M 126 Baffert B 99-108-1018 12/1 Daddy Nose Best L Leparoux J 126 Asmussen S 84-100-939 5/2 I'll Have Another L Gutierrez M 126 O'Neill D 101-95-96

10 30/1 Optimizer L Nakatani C S 126 Lukas D 83-74-9111 30/1 Cozzetti L Lezcano J 126 Romans D 92-83-73

1 1/16 Miles. Turf. 3YO & Up. Md Sp Wt 41kExacta, 50 Cent Trifecta, 10 Cent Superfecta & Super High 5

RACE 13Probable Post:

7:13 EDT DRF Picks: 3-5-12 Beyer Edge: 1-3-4 Live Longshot: 11

Prg.# ML Horse Med/EqChg Jockey Wgt Trainer Last 3 Beyers

1 5/1 Sarbanes L Castellano A Jr 119 Graham R 27-69-652 8/1 First Tracks (ARG) L Bravo J 119 Matz M 60-x-x3 9/5 Unex Dali (GB) L Gutierrez M 124 O'Neill D 75-64-564 6/1 Sharp Numbers L/b-on Desormeaux K J124 Boniface K 61-60-625 20/1 I Am American ÷ Karamanos H A 119 Allen A III x-x-x6 20/1 Unbroken L/b-on Garcia L 119 Epley S Jr 33-x-x7 30/1 Whiskey Keg L Perez X 124 Twisdale E 0-4-358 15/1 Shadow Shogun L Rook S5 114 Jenkins R 46-25-x

9 20/1 Special Guy ÷ Acosta J D 119 Grove C x-x-x10 10/1 Whata Soandso L Boyce F 124 Merryman E 57-52-6811 8/1 Indiana Moon L Solis A 119 Boniface K 66-46-4012 12/1 Spinnaker Bay L Russell S 119 Campitelli F 56-46-x

1 1/16 Miles. 4YO & Up. PrsdUAEC-G1 Purse: $75,000Exacta, 50 Cent Trifecta & 10 Cent Superfecta

RACE 16Probable Post:

12:02 EDT DRF Picks: 4-10-9 Beyer Edge: x-x-x

Prg.# ML Horse Med/EqChg Jockey Wgt Trainer Last 3 Beyers

1 15/1 FRENCH FRY L Purcell K 123 Ashby L x-x-x2 8/1 STATUS SYMBOLL L Suerland M 123 Danyluk K x-x-x3 3/1 DIXIES VALENTINE L Chavez S N 118 Martino R x-x-x4 6/1 RICH FRYNCHMAN L Bughenaim F 123 Nunley T x-x-x5 20/1 SPIN DOCTOR L/b-off Castillo O O 123 Nunley T x-x-x6 6/1 GRILLA L Chiappe R 123 Waldron B x-x-x7 20/1 OVOUR THE TOP L Unsihuay E J 123 Ashby L x-x-x8 12/1 SO BIG IS BETTER L Paz R 123 Powell S x-x-x9 10/1 BORN TO BOOGIE

MCL Santana R Jr 123 Nunley T x-x-x

10 8/5 T M FRED TEXAS L Castellano A Jr 123 Martino R x-x-x

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Picks PanelConsensus Totals Based on 5 points for First (7 for Best Bet), 2 for 2nd,1 for 3rd. Best Bet in Bold Type.

Kenny Peck HANDICAP HERMISTM SWEEPTM CONSENSUS0-0(0) Chuck Kuehhas Byron King

1CardashiMcNamaraVarsity

Disco DandyElidefeatspeytonVarsity

Disco DandyVarsityElidefeatspeyton

VarsityDisco DandyMcNamara

Disco DandyVarsityCardashi

1295

2AlbrechtBaileys BeachSnow Secret Gin

AlbrechtStrangerinthenightBaileys Beach

AlbrechtStrangerinthenightBaileys Beach

Baileys BeachAlbrechtStrangerinthenight

AlbrechtBaileys BeachStrangerinthenight

1795

3ZagoraSpeak Easy GalCamelia Rose

LaughingCamelia RoseSmart Sting

ZagoraLaughingSmart Sting

ZagoraLaughingCamelia Rose

ZagoraLaughingCamelia Rose

1594

4PaynterBrimstone IslandRespectful Ed

PaynterBrimstone IslandSpace Race

PaynterBrimstone IslandRespectful Ed

PaynterBrimstone IslandRespectful Ed

PaynterBrimstone IslandRespectful Ed

2283

5Wire FundsCorundumPendulum

CorundumCoach FridgeWire Funds

CorundumGolden WheelsCoach Fridge

Coach FridgeWire FundsHot Escapade

CorundumCoach FridgeWire Funds

1288

6Laurie's RocketInnocent ManIl Villano

Laurie's RocketInnocent ManIl Villano

Innocent ManLaurie's RocketIl Villano

Innocent ManLaurie's RocketIl Villano

Innocent ManLaurie's RocketIl Villano

14144

7Clare Skies AheadHappy ChoiceMagical Merry

Happy ChoiceLily of JoharClare Skies Ahead

Magical MerryHappy ChoiceClare Skies Ahead

Happy ChoiceClare Skies AheadMagical Merry

Happy ChoiceClare Skies AheadMagical Merry

1697

8Hamazing DestinyAction AndyImmortal Eyes

Diski DanceBandboxImmortal Eyes

Immortal EyesBandboxHamazing Destiny

Hamazing DestinyDiski DanceImmortal Eyes

Hamazing DestinyImmortal EyesDiski Dance

1187

9Shkspeare ShaliyahEasy CrossingAchilles

Hammers TerrorEasy CrossingMr. Handsome

Easy CrossingHammers TerrorGold Megillah

Easy CrossingAchillesGold Megillah

Easy CrossingHammers TerrorShkspeare Shaliyah

1475

10AwesomemundoAbsinthe MindedDaring Reality

Pinch PieLove and PrideAwesomemundo

Love and PrideAwesomemundoAbsinthe Minded

Absinthe MindedAwesomemundoCanadian Mistress

AwesomemundoAbsinthe MindedLove and Pride

1087

11Hudson SteeleStraight StorySmart Bid

Humble and HungryHudson SteeleCasino Host

Casino HostTrendSmart Bid

Smart BidHudson SteeleCasino Host

Hudson SteeleCasino HostSmart Bid

977

12BodemeisterCreative CauseI'll Have Another

BodemeisterI'll Have AnotherTeeth of the Dog

Daddy Nose BestBodemeisterCreative Cause

BodemeisterI'll Have AnotherWent the Day Well

BodemeisterDaddy Nose BestI'll Have Another

1975

13Spinnaker BaySarbanesUnex Dali

I Am AmericanUnbrokenIndiana Moon

Unex DaliFirst TracksIndiana Moon

Unex DaliSarbanesSharp Numbers

Unex DaliI Am AmericanSpinnaker Bay

1155

14Florentina TalkFirst DubaiMal Peinada

Great WishRapsodicaSofonisba

Florentina TalkGreat WishFirst Dubai

552

15El CuateNight CatFarofeiro

El CuateNight CatFarofeiro

521

16Rich FrynchmanT M Fred TexasDixies Valentine

Born To Boogie McGrillaDixies Valentine

Rich FrynchmanT M Fred TexasGrilla

T M Fred TexasDixies ValentineRich Frynchman

Rich FrynchmanT M Fred TexasBorn To Boogie Mc

1195

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Expert AnalysisBy Kenny Peck

BEST BET: Bodemeister (12th race)

First Race

1. Cardashi 2. McNamara 3. Varsity

CARDASHI is widest of 13 in the a.m. opener but that could actually be a good thing, as it may force him to rate off the pace and make one run; with plenty of speed to his insidehe'll need to stalk the pace, and though he's had success when on the lead he's also shown he's capable of sitting behind the leaders and making a stretch bid. MCNAMARA, likethe top pick, should be in an ideal spot behind a lively pace; comes off a game win at this distance. VARSITY is the favorite and the one to beat, though there are concerns due tothe fact thaty he's raced only twice in the last year; presence of DISCO DANDY could also be a problem, but it that one chooses to run in the 9th on Friday instead of in this raceVARSITY'S stock goes way up.

Second Race

1. Albrecht 2. Baileys Beach 3. Snow Secret Gin

ALBRECHT and BAILEYS BEACH seem to stand out here in terms of figures, and either can win it, but the former gets a slight edge thanks to his tactical speed, as there's not allthat much early zip in here; in fact, ALBRECHT may be able to shake loose and back down the pace, and given that scenario he'll be tough to reel in. BAILEYS BEACH may spotposition to ALBRECHT but he has the best figures in the field and his trainer wins at a very high rate. SNOW SECRET GIN looms a big price but he's an exotics threat thanks to hisspeed, given the relative lack of pace in this field.

Third Race

1. Zagora 2. Speak Easy Gal 3. Camelia Rose

ZAGORA disappointed as the favorite in the Grade 1 Jenny Wiley at Keeneland but she had a legitimate excuse there, as there was a decided lack of speed signed on and the winnerdictated a slow tempo en route to the win; this race isn't loaded with pace either but the fractions should at least be honest, with SPEAK EASY GAL apparently the one to catch. Thelatter has a chance to steal it if she's completely unpressured, though she have to fend off likely pace prompters CAMELIA ROSE and LAUGHING at some point prior to hitting thestretch. CAMELIA ROSE draws inside and should enjoy a forward trip, a plus given the expcted race flow.

Fourth Race

1. Paynter 2. Brimstone Island 3. Respectful Ed

PAYNTER looms a heavy favorite but he's tough to against here, as he not only stands out on the strength of that last figure but his early zip also gives him a tactical edge, sincethere's little speed in here; he's also versatile enough to rate off the pace and make one run, giving Smith plenty of options. BRIMSTONE ISLAND has the best figures in the fieldwith the exception of PAYNTER, and he's also quick from the gate; will likely try to steal this from this inside post. RESPECTFUL ED was just a neck behind BRIMSTONEISLAND in the Canonero II, and he has the right to move up here in his third start off the layoff.

Fifth Race

1. Wire Funds 2. Corundum 3. Pendulum

WIRE FUNDS has to contend with a wide post but he does have enough tactical speed to get position, and with plenty of speed lined up inside he should be well spotted just off theleaders; this will be his first start off the claim for Ben Feliciano Jr., who does very well with new faces as well with turf sprinters in general. CORUNDUM took a while to break hismaiden but most of those early losses came on the main track, and he's clearly a new horse on the turf; should be running late. PENDULUM parlayed a perfect trip into a win overthis course and at this distance in his latest, proving he doesn't need the lead to run well; given another stalking trip he'll be tough late.

Sixth Race

1. Laurie's Rocket 2. Innocent Man 3. Il Villano

LAURIE'S ROCKET could be the main beneficiary if INNOCENT MAN and IL VILLANO were to hook up in the early stages, as expected, as he figures to be just in behind thoserunners down the backstretch, given his tactical speed; latest Beyer good enough to win it if he can run back it should INNOCENT MAN regress off that big figure he posted in hismost recent. The latter is clearly the one to fear off that 98 Beyer he earned last time, though it was a figure earned with the aid of a loose lead; that's a luxury he's not likely to have ifIL VILLANO flashes his customary speed in his first start since February.

Seventh Race

1. Clare Skies Ahead 2. Happy Choice 3. Magical Merry

CLARE SKIES AHEAD looked like a new horse in that win last time against claiming non-winners of two, cruising up quickly on the turn and continuing well to the wire; that washer first start in over nine months, and there is a possibility she regresses here off that effort, but if she can run back to that race she'll be tough today. HAPPY CHOICE is the maindanger, as she has steady Beyers and she's faced better in her turf tries, even if she's never actually won on this surface; likely short price combined with the layoff makes her one totry to beat, however. MAGICAL MERRY doesn't have the Beyers of the top two but she comes off a game try in her first start off the layoff, and the barn does well 2nd time backfollowing a break.

Eighth Race

1. Hamazing Destiny 2. Action Andy 3. Immortal Eyes

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HAMAZING DESTINY was in against a very deep field in the Grade 2 Churchill Downs last time at seven furlongs, and it does seem that he's better at this distance at this point; hehasn't won in some time but he's been in some very tough spots, and he's run quite well. ACTION ANDY may want slightly longer than six furlongs but he has speed and an insidepost, which could prove important given the lack of a clear-cut pace scenario in this sprint; he was off the board last time but endured a tough trip on the lead. IMMORTAL EYESgets the rail and should be a factor from the start; especially dangerous given a clean break and a loose lead.

Ninth Race

1. Shkspeare Shaliyah 2. Easy Crossing 3. Achilles

SHKSPEARE SHALIYAH hasn't posted the kind of figures EASY CROSSING has been putting up but he hasn't really had a chance to, since he's been forced to try to close intosome slow early fractions; better set-up seems likely today, which should lead to an improved effort from him. EASY CROSSING is the main threat, given his Beyers, and he willin fact be tough given a trouble-free trip from his inside post; he's one of only a few in here proven in turf routes. ACHILLES is one such horse, having won both of his starts goinglong on the green; he's already shown the ability to stay close or come from well off the pace, and that will help him adapt no matter how the race flow develops.

Tenth Race

1. Awesomemundo 2. Absinthe Minded 3. Daring Reality

AWESOMEMUNDO was very sharp in that last score at Santa Anita, her third win in her last four starts, and the resulting Beyer makes her a threat here despite the rise into stakescompany; solid works since that win in February suggest she's on her toes for Baffert, who excels off this type of layoff. ABSINTHE MINDED has been banging heads with sometough customers but she's certainly held her own; she can rate a bit but she does seem to be at her best when on the lead, which could be an issue given the amount of speed in here.DARING REALITY has a decent late kick and she should be able to take advantage if the fractions are on the quick side.

Eleventh Race

1. Hudson Steele 2. Straight Story 3. Smart Bid

HUDSON STEELE has been solid as a rock since the switch to this surface, including the win last time over this course in his first start in nearly a year; "bounce" theorists will beexpecting him to regress today but he does seem to be in a good spot, as his early zip is a big plus given the general lack of pace in this field. With that in mind, STRAIGHT STORYcould prove tough to catch if he's able to get clear immediately and slow down the tempo, as expected; this is his first start since November but trainer Alan Goldberg wins at a strongrate with such runners. SMART BID can stay close, and that positional speed should give him the jump on the stone closers; note the two recent wins when he's returned from shortfreshenings.

Twelfth Race

1. Bodemeister 2. Creative Cause 3. I'll Have Another

BODEMEISTER dominated in the Arkansas Derby, a field void of any real speed that could test him in the early stages, but though he had to settle for 2nd he was exceptional inthe Kentucky Derby, making the lead despite the presence of several quality speeds in the field. The pace scenario in the Preakness Stakes looks much like what he encountered atOaklawn Park two back, as he is the only true pacesetter in this field, and he has license to run back to the 108 Beyer he posted in that race, which should be more than good enoughto win this. CREATIVE CAUSE rallied nicely while too late in the Derby but he has enough tactical speed to stay close if need be, and given the extreme difference in race dynamicsbetween that race and the Preakness he should be expected to be much closer in the early going today; might be the main threat to the favorite, as he could get first run at him into thelane. I'LL HAVE ANOTHER wore down BODEMEISTER in the late stages to win the Derby as the best horse that day, with the race flow squarely in his favor, but to win the 2ndleg of the Triple Crown he'll need to overcome a controlled pace; perhaps he's good enough to do it, as he's clearly sharp at the moment, and his ability to stay close means he doesn'tneed to come from well out of it.

Thirteenth Race

1. Spinnaker Bay 2. Sarbanes 3. Unex Dali

SPINNAKER BAY has twice tried to get on the turf but he was thwarted by rain each time; he makes his grass debut today for a barn which does well with turf runners. SARBANEShas only raced on the grass twice but he's shown a solid late kick; stretch threat given some pace help. UNEX DALI is dangerous given his Beyers but he's 0-for-9 and he'll be a lightprice against a field of unknown quality; capable, but may be an underlay.

Sixteenth Race

1. Rich Frynchman A 2. T M Fred Texas A 3. Dixies Valentine A

RICH FRYNCHMAN stretches out to a better distance. T M FRED TEXAS loves to win. DIXIES VALENTINE may be the pacesetter.