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Race 6 - Maiden Special Weight - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $32600 Class Rating: 75

FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS.

My selection in this event is AELFGAR. This gelding must be given consideration just off the earnings per start in dirt sprint contests alone. Has posted sound speed figs in dirt sprint races in the past. He has been running soundly and the Equibase Speed Figures are among the strongest in this field.PENTANGELI - With better than average trips to the winner's circle, Flores will most likely have this gelding in excellent position to win the contest. Has been running soundly lately and will almost certainly be close to the front end early on.DON ANTONIO - Is a solid choice - given the 65 speed figure from his most recent race.

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Race 3 - Optional Claiming - 7.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $16500 Class Rating: 76

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, OR RESTRICTED OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 117 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE IN 2024 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.

My choice in this race is DIXIE MO. Displays solid Equibase Speed Figures on average overall when matched with the rest of this group of animals. Looks very good to be close to the lead at the first call. Has to be carefully examined for this event if only for the very good Equibase speed fig put up in the last contest.REASONABLY LOVELY - Ali has been on fire the last month, winning at a nifty 21 percent clip. Could best this group based on the speed figure - 81 - of her last outing.JJ'S AMERICAN DIVA - Wagerers should probably take a good look at this one as this mare has one of the best win percentages at this distance in this field. Has solid early lick and will probably fare soundly against this group.

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Mountaineer Park - Race #7 - Post: 9:30pm - Optional Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $23,800 Class Rating: 95

Rating:

#4 SAILING ALONG (ML=4/1)
#5 KITTEN CALLS (ML=7/2)
#2 LARIMAR (ML=3/1)
#6 LOADED ONCE MORE (ML=9/2)

SAILING ALONG - The morning line odds on this mare are higher than those of the other entrant from the shedrow of handler Silva. Often the longer-priced part of a 'split' entry wins. The Silva barn does well with horses off the claim. Just claimed this magnificent animal, expect an improvement That 86 fig this mare recorded in her last affair tells me she's a big time player in today's event. KITTEN CALLS - This mare is in good condition. Ran third on May 17th. I like to see consistency in a racehorse. Look at this mare's PPs. Almost always in the money. Oliveros is reunited today with this horse after enjoying some pretty nice success riding in the past. LARIMAR - Popular angle - 3rd or 4th start after a vacation generally leads to a big effort. Today's the day. LOADED ONCE MORE - I think this mare is ready to run a good one. She's had enough races since the layoff and should be fit. This mare is in superb condition right now. Finished first last time out and comes back promptly. Here is a true horse for the course. Loves the track here at Mountaineer Park.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 FAIRY CAKES (GB) (ML=5/1), #8 TEMPLEMENT (ML=5/1),

FAIRY CAKES (GB) - Tough to go with this steed at 6 furlongs after displaying no speed at 1 mile. Finished second in her most recent performance with a quite unimpressive speed figure. When I look at today's class rating, it would take an improved performance to prove victorious after that in this field. TEMPLEMENT - Doubtful that this pony will be at her best this time off the long breather. Maybe next out. The Brain always cautions me to stay away from thoroughbreds in short distance contests that haven't hit the board in short distance races recently.

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Louisiana Downs - Race #5 - Post: 5:45pm - Claiming - 8.3 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $14,500 Class Rating: 69

Rating:

#7 CAJUN ACES (ML=8/1)
#6 AVERI EVER AFTER (ML=4/1)
#4 SHE'S TAKIN OVER (ML=7/2)

CAJUN ACES - Was in a $5,000 Claiming race at Louisiana Downs last race out. That event had an Equibase class figure of 75 and she is moving down in this event. A certain serious competitor. A win percent like 33 is outstanding for any jockey/trainer twosome. You probably should disregard that last affair at Louisiana Downs in the slop where she finished outside the top 3. Should do well today without the slop. AVERI EVER AFTER - Have to give this mare a good chance. Ran a good effort last time around the track within the last month or so. SHE'S TAKIN OVER - That last race at 7 1/2 furlongs was too short. She'll love the added distance today. This mare registered a good figure of 74 in her last event. That speed fig should be strong enough to triumph today. Three consecutive improved speed figures (51-69-74) make this thoroughbred a solid contender.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 REALITOS (ML=3/1), #8 MARDI GRAS ALARM (ML=5/1), #5 EMMAS RULER (ML=6/1),

REALITOS - May 8th is the last time we've seen this filly around. Have to be a little bit leery. MARDI GRAS ALARM - Notched a disappointing speed figure last out in a $5,000 Claiming race on May 28th. Doubtful to see an improved performance off of that figure. EMMAS RULER - Just cannot play this pony. Didn't show me anything positive in the last race or on Jan 5th. This mare notched a speed rating in her last affair which likely isn't good enough in today's event.

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