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                                                      EMERALD DOWNS

                                                                                                        EMERALD DOWNS

Sunday May 2nd.

                                                               FIRST RACE

Predictor says: RAIN’N CURVE BALLS(3rd) couldn’t have landed an easier spot I see nothing else in here. R LITTLE PROSPECT(2nd) has hit the board true, however winning this I don’t see. I don’t know what happened to MY FAVORITE TOY in last but she stopped far too fast for me.

                                                             SECOND RACE

Predictor says:  OUR LIL’ ELFIE(2nd) looked to be slumming in last she was going well late. BOLD TIZZY doesn’t have to be sent from this post today turning table on top one no surprise. MY SWEET LOUISE reaches the magic age of five last year she was beating older now she is the older.

                                                              THIRD RACE

Predictor says: Boy the entries look very solid today I’m leaning towards Doris Harwood’s pair A.P. Information(4th) and Hot Silver they’ll be ready. Fever Reliever heads the Ron Crockett pair nice strong list of maintenance moves. COTTINGHAM(won) the only four year-old in here can’t be over looked at this time of the year, age can prevail.

                                                              FOURTH RACE

Predictor says: This is Sunday? What a bad group in here bottom claimers and maidens, where do I go? BEEFY GIRL (2nd)lures leading rider trainer off to a fine start.

YOU STOLE MY HEART  is undefeated and may remain that way after this is over. JAZZY JUNE BUGGY(won) I can use without out hesitation.

                                                            FIFTH RACE

Predictor says:  C C’S DREAM (4th)off his effort opening week ha san edge with these one would think. I really like SKY BAR FLY however the rail isn’t any bargain for her running style. PENNY’S CAPABLE shows a rather soft work tab with the exception of the gate work and they don’t lie.

                                                            SIXTH RACE

Predictor says:   FLAMING BULLET(won) is the logical play after chasing Grinder however although final times equal out his closing fractions much quicker then both BRAINSTORM(2nd)  AND EL PALQUI, I’d say box numerous trifecta’s however pool fr too small.

                                                           SEVENTH RACE

Predictor says: It was nice to see Chambers was able to work NATIONHOOD(won) upon his arrival horse is unbeaten at this plant so it’s isn’t like a strange track to him I’d say he’ll remember it well. WASSERMAN(4th) drew well he’ll also find plenty of gas up front to pick up late.  The ENTRY I can use underneath at least I get two for one.

                                                            EIGHTH RACE

Predictor says: THE BEER HUNTER is back in McCanna barn today you might say he ran on McCanna conditions in Stake but showed little nice drop which makes you think about that last outing, read softly. ITS OUR DREAM I would have preferred with another rider. MORGANS MONEY the maiden breaker certainly could repeat today, also new year.

                                                             NINTH RACE

Predictor says: GET YOU(2nd) comes off sterling ¾ work barn does drill however this filly has plenty of early foot and class. A TOUCH OF MALICE(won) wheel’s right back his problems are documented coming right back may be a good sign. CARRY ON JOHN went wrong in last, new season I expect more today check out the 5/8’s.

                                                             TENTH RACE

Predictor says: POLO BENDER(won) draws far better then main rival LITTLE BLAST we also have significant rider change. Good to see PARISIAN  SLEW back out of this mare I always thought he’d be special, she was a running machine.

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                     EMERALD DOWNS

Saturday May 3rd

                                                                        FIRST RACE

Predictor says:   CASCADE COOL(2nd) can only improve in his second try incident and the gate didn’t help.  POKER PETE(won) comes in with a prep under his belt, barn going well I also like the two nice works. DIXILATION may fall through the cracks last gate work tells the story.

                                                                      SECOND RACE

Predictor says: As much as I like the second choice TO BE GOLD(2nd-bumped start) comes off tougher task. PETE’S GLORY(2nd) shuffled back early recovered nicely down the lane.   SHEN MING is stuck on the fence which isn’t any bargain, tough call for me.

                                                                      THIRD RACE

Predictor says: CALL ME EMILY (scratched)was favored when scratched at the gate while being fractious entry-mate can help her cause. TEQUILA TIPSY chased a solid pair in last he has an excellent chance today. BLUESWATER is in good hands she was facing better this time last year.

                                                                     FOURTH RACE

Predictor says: TIZ TIME WE WIN (out)certainly worked a strong 5/8’s last week, barn not scoring with fresh horses as in the past however. PE ELL REV(4th) gets off the fence today rider can sit from this post. FIVE DE MAYO(won) was well clear for second in debut at this stage of the game hard to gauge the competition.

                                                                    FIFTH RACE

Predictor says: PALANCA (won)as we said opening day fits conditions beautifully no reason he can’t repeat under same rules so to say. BRASS TACKS(4th) once again is the main threat. BUB(3rd) has held up so far there’s plenty of back class here.

                                                                    SIXTH RACE

Predictor says: Trainer Simkins takes her best shot today with MAGIC IN THE AIRE(won) filly ran well at this tag last year. WALLULA (3rd)adds the hood today nice closing figures in last I expect quicker fractious today. SURELY BELL(4th) draws rail again, I remember this rider from years ago only first name changed, still just so-so.

                                                                   SEVENTH RACE

Predictor says: I don’t like to be partial however SHAKE THE IRONS(won) faces a group of Portland charges although majority are Wa. Bred. HILLBILLY RED(3rd) woke up at this level last year. ALYAK’S SUPERSTAR (2nd) from what I read may be a good one, connections waited for bigger purses, we’ll see.

                                                                  EIGHTH RACE

Predictor says: OH YES I AM (2nd)hasn’t  a ton of early foot but compared to the others she’s a rabbit. GOLD DEVILLE(won) was winless last year, she has however won at the distance. I see as two horse race.

                                                                   NINTH RACE

Predictor says: SPATTERDASH( dull) won like a good thing in his debut last year however he didn’t make the California trip something went astray you have to like the last three works. I may be wrong however ARROW JUNCTION(out) lost all chance at the break in last, top three were by them selves up front so effort not all that bad. DRAWING PLANS(out) is quick however if they go with him it could be suicide he faces much better ,personally I’d back off.

                                                                   TENTH RACE

Predictor says:  I’m staying away from this crowd although I might take a flyer on MIS KIANA(3rd) at a price. GUESSAWAY(won) I’d play on top then walk away.  ENTRY useable but tread softly.  

 

                                                                    Kentucky Derby

GAYEGO         COLONEL JOHN      SMOOTH AIR           COURT VISION

 

GOOD LUCK                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

 

 

 

 

                                                                   EMERALD DOWNS

Friday May 2nd

                                                                       FIRST RACE

 Predictor says: TOPPER’S QUEST ( won)gets the slimmest of calls I see about four of these on the wire including the ENTRY where I like BRITE OAKIE(3rd) the best, should have won last if rider uses left hand down the lane. APRIL’S RED(2nd) I have on top if he’d draw off the fence.

                                                                        SECOND RACE

Predictor says: I hate horses like MR UH OH(3rd) far too many chances yet he runs well fresh then catches a nothing field, don’t go overboard this kind break your heart. PROUD LOOKER shows two nice works early then as I call them maintenance works. SEVENANDCOUNTING (won)made his debut with much better last year last half not bad for level.

                                                                      THIRD RACE

Predictor says: RESTLESS RIVER(won) can only improve in second try like the trainers style; don’t step up give horse a chance. SIX WILD CAROTS (3rd)gets off the fence today while picking up leading rider. BOLD ACT speed to better take away top three he gets beat by three for double the price.    Pick Three $73.20

                                                                       FOURTH RACE

Predictor says: PASSION FOR DANCE(won) looked good in winning last tries winners for the first time, tough call or me. LADY LYONIZE(2nd) is another I would have preferred off the fence she’s very honest. WOWOWEE ( told you) showed nothing in his Emerald debut now Robbie steps him up, however another way to look at it he’s facing straight three’s, I still don’t like him from the action I witnessed.  Pick Three $46.90

                                                                        FIFTH RACE

Predictor says: TRUE MUSIC(3rd) will rate on fence in last was rushed, no need to jack today. CASEY’S CLONE(2nd) goes for barn that does well on quick returns, he’s a player. HUMOROUS GUY(won) one of those Bay Area cast-offs, you can buy them pretty cheap this guy in good hands. Guy hammered to even money….told me he was liked….Pick Three $28.60 Pick Four paid $100.00

                                                                        SIXTH RACE

Predictor says: APACHE JOE( dull) comes off tough starter condition race meets equal opponents today I like his chances. BOX TOP(3rd) as usual is a real threat on the lead and he’ll make it today. COURAGEOUS CAPTAIN is my best chance play, new year I see as a late threat.

                                                                        SEVENTH RACE

Predictor says: COACH SWEEN(won) just needed an extra few yards in last which would have given me a huge Pick Three, better post today entry-mate not bad. ALWAYS GOLD is better then last jock change isn’t going to hurt his chances. DO I(scratched)  is stuck on the fence today he does however run well fresh.

                                                                         EIGHTH RACE

Predictor says: STELLA BOSCH (4th)moves in a few notches today she had her prep for hot barn. VIKING TRIBUNAL(2nd) may have topped her hand it’s a new year for her and the lights came on. LIL SQUIRT(won) has never faired well here however when last seen here she was facing much better.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                   EMERALD DOWNS

April 26th Sunday

                                                                         FIRST RACE

Predictor says: FAIRLY HONEST (won)was going well at season end which is far better then going dull, route horse with speed sprinting fresh I like. WEST SEATTLE BOY (3rd)drops for his 2008 debut off those works I have to use, Baze back on a roll. BULL HEADED WYNN runs well fresh I see him in the early mix.

                                                                      SECOND RACE

Predictor says: GHOSTLY NOVA(2nd) wheels right back something the barn excels at, my only concern is horse is lightly raced with huge gaps. I made this comment yesterday and it worked so I’ll use it again, I can play LONDON EXPRESS(won) on change of barns alone. KATTEGATT KID(3rd) is another I can use on rider change alone, barn figures to wake up soon.

                                                                       THIRD RACE

Predictor says: FOLLOW YOUR SHOT(won) for this barn has been working quick preparing for her return she’s also another with route speed sprinting fresh. WINNING WEAVE(2nd) is fit and ready, when you see back to back 3/8’s on fresh horse all systems go. BELLAMENTE (3rd) gets excellent pilot barn leaves me cold, it’s possible her ability to shine here will help however again different barn.

                                                                       FOURTH RACE

Predictor says: Here again we see McCanna take a great shot with BROWN’S SCOOBIE daring anyone to claim the Montana bred, tag plus purse is a nice payday. HORNBEAK may fall thru the cracks, in his last ignore final margin, take away winner and he’s in the hunt. LITTLE RED EAGLE(won) was beaten by the top one when they both debuted.

                                                                       FIFTH RACE

Predictor says:  Short but talented field headed by LET ME GET MY HAT (won) who returns for the Belvoir barn nice work tab plus barn wins early. RUSSIAN may have started to come around late last season, she was also said to be very talented. TIPPERARY DREAM will take her share of play however to me with this group she may need more ground.

                                                                      SIXTH RACE

Predictor says: Tough race to call I’m gambling that INCLUDE THE MUSIC(won) is as good as her work tab however with this barn you never know for sure. STORM CITY SLEW(sctatched) is another first timer I can toss in the mix I like the gate move on 4/13. STORMIN KITTY(2nd) will take plenty of action off her lines however where barn scores heavy in quick returns percentage very low longer then 30 days.

                                                                       SEVENTH RACE

Predictor says: KISSNTHEBOYSGOODBY(2nd) has an excellent record at the distance, she also has plenty of speed to chase down, barn going very well. SHE’S ALL SILK( trouble) is the speed young pilot gets an opportunity to ride a live stake horse, he’ll handle it calmly. SHAMPOO (won) we’ll pas on to win today but watch closely for next time on stretch out. Shampoo even surprised connections, what a year she cold have, Reba next???

                                                                        EIGHTH RACE

Predictor says: If ROCK THE STONE(scratched) is good enough for Frazier he’s good enough for me, horse comes in sharp from PM my question is can he get up in time. Coming from this barn CASTILLONIS will be ready and will have to be kept honest on the lead with little speed signed on. KICKAPOLE(2nd) comes in with conditioning edge when last seen here he was facing much, much better

DAYS TOTAL     FOUR FIRST CHOICE……….ONE SECOND CHOICE TWO THIRD CHOICE WINNERS…….