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put down.  I was hoping he would make it.  heres the story.

By RICHARD ROSENBLATT, AP Racing Writer July 13, 2006 AP – Jul 13, 6:42 pm EDT More Photos KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — He still looks every bit the champion. Only the fiberglass casts on not one but both of Barbaro’s hind legs are indicators of something terribly wrong. “His ears are up, he’s bright, he’s looking around,” Dr. Dean Richardson said Thursday. “If you look at this horse, it’d be hard to put him down.” That precisely is the heartbreaking task that could be imminent because of a hoof disease so serious Richardson said the Kentucky Derby winner is “a long shot” to survive. “It could happen within 24 hours,” Richardson said during a news conference at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center. Richardson said Barbaro has a severe case of laminitis in his left hind leg — a painful, often fatal disease caused by uneven weight distribution in the limbs. ADVERTISEMENT “If he starts acting like he doesn’t want to stand on the leg, that’s it. That will be when we call it quits,” he said. Richardson, who has treated Barbaro since the colt suffered catastrophic injuries in the Preakness on May 20, said 80 percent of the horse’s left hoof wall was removed Wednesday with the sudden onset of the disease. Though he looks just fine, that doesn’t reflect the true nature of his condition, termed “poor” by Richardson. “I’d be lying if I said anything other than poor,” he said. “As long as the horse is not suffering, we are going to continue to try to save him. If we can keep him comfortable, we think it’s worth the effort.” Barbaro is being treated aggressively with pain medication and remains in the same stall he’s been in since being brought to the intensive care unit at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals. Until his misstep at the Preakness, Barbaro’s career was nothing short of brilliant. He won his first five starts, including the Florida Derby. His 6 1-2-length victory at the Derby was so convincing he was being hailed as the next likely Triple Crown champion — and first since Affirmed since 1978. But seconds after the gates swung open at Pimlico, that career was cut short when the colt broke down, his right hind leg flaring out awkwardly because of three broken bones. Race fans at Pimlico wept and within 24 hours the entire nation seemed to be caught up in a “Barbaro watch,” waiting for any news of his surgery and condition. AP – Jul 13, 6:39 pm EDT More Photos And for the longest time, it all seemed to be going well. Barbaro’s first six weeks of recovery were relatively smooth — despite five hours of surgery to insert a titanium plate and 27 screws into his three shattered bones. Each day brought more optimism: Barbaro was eyeing the mares, nickering, gobbling up his feed and trying to walk out of his stall. There was great hope Barbaro somehow would overcome the odds and live a life of leisure on the farm, although he’d always have a hitch in his gait. Richardson, along with owners Gretchen and Roy Jackson and trainer Michael Matz, all believed the colt had a chance to recover. Until last week, when Barbaro’s condition steadily worsened. The colt underwent three surgical procedures and four cast changes on the injured leg, followed by a hoof wall re-section to remove 80 percent of his left rear hoof. “I really thought we were going to make it two weeks ago,” Richardson said. “Today I’m not as confident.” Within hours of the grim update, roses and apples began arriving at the hospital, and hundreds of get-well e-mail messages were posted on a Web site set up by the New Bolton Center. The vet didn’t mince words: “It’s as bad a laminitis as you can have. It’s as bad as it gets. He said he has discussed the situation closely with the Jacksons, who have stressed that their main concern is for Barbaro to be pain free. Several telephone messages left for the Jacksons and Matz were not returned. Richardson said Barbaro’s injured right hind leg was healing well, but because a horse has to be evenly balanced to carry his weight, laminitis set in on the other foot. Secretariat, the 1973 Triple Crown, was euthanized due to laminitis in 1989. AP – Jul 13, 5:48 pm EDT More Photos “The reason we cut away the hoof wall is because the hoof wall is not connected” to the bone, he said. “If you had a nail that was separated from the end you’d pull it off. It’s dead tissue that’s in the way of living tissue.” Richardson said it would take several months for the hoof to grow back, and as long as six months to be completely healed. “What we’re doing on this horse is absolutely unusual, but it’s not unheard of,” he said. “It’s a devastating problem in horses that nobody has a solution to.” Barbaro has been fitted with a sling to prevent sudden movements and allow him to shift his weight from side to side. The main goal is comfort. “The sling is on only some of the day, when it’s off, he can lie down,” Richardson said. “We are not torturing this horse.” Edgar Prado, the jockey credited with saving Barbaro by quickly pulling him up in the Preakness, was devastated by the grim prognosis. “It’s very upsetting,” he said. “Barbaro has shown to everyone what a fighter he is. He showed it on the track and with all the surgeries he’s had. It just goes to show what kind of courage he has. He’s a true champion, and is fighting every step of the way. “All we can do now is hope and pray. We’ll need a miracle, but maybe it will happen.”

Nice win last night. Record now stands at 3-1. Saturday I’m going with (all college)

Risking 100 to win 116

Georgia ML

Washington ML

Michigan st. ML

Pittsburgh -5 1/2

Georgia Tech – 4 1/2

2nd half bama -9 so that means you will be getting bama plus a bunch bama has only made one three point shot I will pound this for 5 units thoughts???

was 65.5 in the Ill/Gtown game.  These two team couldn’t score 65 in the second half if it had 30 minutes in it.  Will make up for the stupid 1st half over play.

take ya pick……
buff..(U)46.5
det..(U)45
den..(U)46.5
mia..+15

buff..(U)45.5
det..(U)45
den..(U)46.5
tenn..(O)28.5

i love this play guys….

Oregon ++++ over USC

Way too many points.  USC may win and they may score 50 pts, who knows, but the chances of them winning by more than 3 TD’s is slim.  This is a ridiculous line.

Good luck

Alright been in a free fall lately – going 0 – 4 to bring my record to 7 and 6

trying to right the ship tonight with

Pitt -2.5

unless there is a conflict between any of the 5 cappers. All cappers,
please try and post your pix 2 hours before the 1st game of any given day.
Looks like CWS is a loser, but I will keep the stats daily and MTD for
Aug. If anyone has a problem with the 5 chosen cappers I’m usung, please
post your coments in this thread. Let’s kick some buttisimo. GL,

GooseSTL

I will no longer post plays on this or any other site, I sincerely wanted
to help people win money but I refuse to allow a few individuals who don,t
even know me to insult my integrity or honesty, I have spent a lifetime
earning my good name and honest reputation and I certainly do not have to
defend myself to these kind of people. Good Luck to everyone and Goodbye.

I knew they would cash for you!Merry Xmas my friend.Peace Ritchie.

PANIC- Fu*k off a-hole, you little child. EOM

Toledo +1, Vandy -11, Old D +4, Wash -13, Wake For -2, E Wash -3, Ore St
-3, Bradley -9, Duke -17, and one NBA San Antonio -2. GL eom.

Any thoughts? Looks like Duke should be able to name the score.

Do any of you gambling degenarates pay for the premium part of Stat Fox?
What do you and don’t like about the service? When its time to
renew…will you?

8XXXXXXXX HUGE Play

Scott Verplank Over Chris DiMarco

vgl BT

PLAY ON NC ST. -2.5 AND ML -150

GOOD LUCK

Date placed:
Mar 23, 2005 6:56p

Date settled:
Mar 24, 2005 1:11a
4 Team Teaser # 12709225
Basketball – NBA Lines
(502) Indiana Pacers +13 Wed@7:05p
(Teased 10.0 points)

Final Scores
San Antonio Spurs 93
Indiana Pacers 100

Basketball – NBA Lines
(511) New Orleans Hornets +19Ѕ Wed@8:05p
(Teased 10.0 points)

Final Scores
New Orleans Hornets 102
Minnesota Timberwolves 107

Basketball – NBA Lines
(514) Golden State Warriors +13 Wed@10:35p
(Teased 10.0 points)

Final Scores
Dallas Mavericks 109
Golden State Warriors 97

Basketball – NBA Lines
(516) Los Angeles Clippers +2 Wed@10:35p
(Teased 10.0 points)

Final Scores
Milwaukee Bucks 108
Los Angeles Clippers 116

Outcome:
Win

YTD Record: 4-1

No offense spaz, but the Sweeteasers started with me, Lol. good luck,
will be posting a teaser shortly if I can, Just got back home from the
Doc”s office., and running late.

Time to feast on some more NCAA winners while fasting during lent(no meat
or bad pussy on Fridays until Easter’s over.)

Yesterday was a great day. OK st +, IL -, WVA +, and Lou – were all
winners for me. Since the tourney began, I am happy to say my only losing
day was Sunday-2nd round, when all of the public favorites covered except
NC St. My tatehill NBA play also won with Hou winning impressively over
Cle.

Here are today’s selections:

(869) NC St -.5, -1.5 and -2.5 …ACC better conference-Hodges
difference maker. I was never impressed with WI this year nor the Big Ten
besides the Illini.)

(874) KY -2.5 and -4 …KY is a solid 10 deep and went 13 against
Cinci. They have a habit of gaining control of the pace of 2nd games this
tourney. This is where the Utes finally meet their match. KY is destined
to meet Duke in the next round–the Utes will be a road apple in the 2h of
tonight’s game.

(876) Duke -2.5 and -3.5 …Duke reminds me of that fraternity that
everyone can join as long as you could tie your shoes and your nose did
not run. Everyone and their uncle loves to jump on their bandwagon when
things are good. Right now, I am driving Coach K’s bus. I believe Duke
is the 2nd best team in the country this year–to OK ST(don’t laugh).
Izzo is good, real good, but he does not have the horses to keep up with
the Dukies. Let’s get that classic Duke v Kentucky game that the nation
clamors for. Duke will win this in a hard fought, lower scoring contest.

Will be spying and packing tonight. Going to LA for the holiday weekend,
then off to sunny and toasty Palm Springs, ending up at Anaheim Stadium
next Tues night, to hear the boos at the introduction of the new team,
the “Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim” (sponsored by Mastercard…just
kidding).

GL 2nt
CTS

Anyone know why Desmond Mason is not playing for the Bucks. And was this
common knowledge that I somehow missed.

I’m on the Bucks and am thinking about trying to get off at halftime if
possible.

BIGJOE, i think you liked the Bucks as well.
What do you think?

Pitt gets 3 in top 9 to go up 2. Sheat. EOM

WIZARD’S 2005 BELMONT STAKES: SELECTIONS, ANALYSIS, AND WAGERS ($10)

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EXPECTED WEATHER & TRACK CONDITIONS: Temperatures expected in the low
eighties with partly sunny skies. Dry track expected for the Belmont.
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DATE: Saturday, June 11, 2005.
TRACK: Belmont Park, Race 11
RACE NAME: The Belmont Stakes
RACE CONDITIONS: 1-1/2 Miles. 3 Year Olds.

The Triple Crown trail has always been comprised of many twists and
turns, in addition to a few landmines along the way, which on occasion,
has made it virtually impossible to determine the winner of a
particular Triple Crown event. That statement was never more evident
than in the most recent running of the Kentucky Derby when Giacomo, a
50-1 longshot, was able to emerge victorious while stunning the racing
world with his dramatic upset. Boasting only a maiden victory on his
resume thus far, his success in the Derby not only defied logic, but
was unforeseeable as well, as there was absolutely nothing in his past
performance lines that you could hang your hat on in order to select
him as the winner of that prestigious race. I felt that his victory at
Churchill Downs was an absolute aberration, and I held firmly to that
belief in the Preakness Stakes when he was not even on my short list of
contenders for the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.
Sometimes, things in life have a way of coming full circle. In stark
contrast to the Kentucky Derby, the outcome of the Preakness was
clearly not a surprise, as the final result meant a return to normalcy
concerning the fine art of handicapping. In the Preakness, Afleet Aflex
exhibited the agility which has served him so well throughout his
career, as he nearly went down for the count in the stretch, clipping
the heels of Scrappy T as he was poised to overtake the eventual second
place finisher. The runner-up bore out in the stretch under an extreme
left-handed whip, and only the athleticism demonstrated by the winner
prevented him from falling. His determination enabled him to regroup
and once again recapture his stride, as he overpowered a helpless
Scrappy T, drawing away with complete authority from that rival in a
breathtaking victory.
If the unthinkable had happened in the Preakness, and Afleet Alex
had tumbled to the ground, the incident, coupled with a most peculiar
result in the Kentucky Derby, could possibly have sent the sport into a
tailspin from which it might never have been able to recover.
Nevertheless, we were able to press on, not aware of what off-the-wall
incident, occurrence or result will take place as we set our sights on
the Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown.
Thoroughbred racing has, and always will, take you on a
rollercoaster ride that is unsurpassed by any ride you could hope to
find in an amusement park. Just when you think you know something about
this game, it is at that precise moment that the rug will be pulled out
from underneath you. Determining the most likely winner of he Belmont
Stakes, while no easy task, is an undertaking worth diving into.
Handicapping thoroughbred races nowadays is a lot like everyday life,
you learn to expect the unexpected, as you never know what will happen
next. Stay tuned.

THE FIELD (In Post Position Order, With Program Numbers):

1-Nolan’s Cat

2-Pinpoint
3-A.P. Arrow
4-Southern Africa
5-Giacomo
6-Watchmon
7-Andromeda’s Hero
8-Reverberate
9-AFLEET ALEX
10-Indy Storm
11-Chekhov

SELECTIONS (In order of preference)

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1st-AFLEET ALEX 2nd-REVERBERATE 3rd-ANDROMEDA’S HERO 4th-GIACOMO

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1st Selection (# 9) AFLEET ALEX (Tim Ritchey/Jeremy Rose)

This has NOT been a particularly memorable Triple Crown for me. While
part of it has to do with not selecting the winner of either race, the
major reason is the fact that I used poor judgment in the Preakness. As
a result, it has gnawed at me incessantly since. More about that later
on.
In the Kentucky Derby, I felt that of all the logical contenders
’suiting up’ in the Run for the Roses, Afleet Alex was the only horse
that I felt was going to run his race. There was absolutely no doubt in
my mind whatsoever that the son of Northern Afleet would show up at
Churchill Downs on Derby day, and as a result, I made him my top
selection. As the field turned for home in the Derby, and Afleet Alex
split horses in midstretch to gain a tenuous lead, my heart was
literally pounding in my chest. For an instant I began to think that I
had selected the Derby winner. However, as quickly as that moment came,
it seemed to vanish in half the time, as Afleet Alex veered inward
under jockey Jeremy Rose’s whip, a sign that fatigue was setting in. He
eventually weakened in deep stretch to finish third as both Giacomo and
Closing Argument passed him, with Afleet Alex settling for third money.
While obviously disappointed at coming so close, I felt the Kentucky
Derby result was unattainable, at least from a traditional handicapping
standpoint anyway.
Heading to Baltimore, I somehow got the crazy notion that Afleet
Alex was a bit over the top. Maybe I felt he should have won the Derby,
or was not the horse I thought he was, getting passed by two impossible
longshots near the wire. For whatever reason, I started to believe that
he had fired his best shot in Louisville, and would regress in the
Preakness. I had literally forgotten my very own words that I penned in
my Derby analysis of him, stating that Afleet Alex had consistently
competed at a high level throughout his career and always gave it his
best shot. In the days leading up to the Derby, the one thing that I
could hang my hat on was the ultra consistent form that Afleet Alex had
exhibited throughout his career, his lone off-the-board finish
occurring in the Rebel Stakes when he suffered from a sever lung
infection. Believing that he would undergo a relapse in the Preakness,
in addition to drawing post twelve, I began to look elsewhere. Instead
of sticking with him like I had in the Grade 2 Arkansas Derby at
Oaklawn Park, when I made him a Crystal Ball Selection on my daily
sheet as the critics openly criticized him and trainer Tim Ritchey, I

deserted him and ultimately paid the price.
What everyone remembers most concerning his Preakness victory is the
fact he nearly fell after clipping the heels of the subsequent runner-
up, Scrappy T, but still went on to produce a smashing victory. Not me.
What I found particularly noteworthy was the way Afleet Alex relaxed
for Rose in the Preakness, which was in stark contrast to the trip and
ride he received in the Derby. Rose knifed his way thru the bulky field
while closing into a lightning fast pace at Churchill Downs, and Afleet
Alex was nearly spent by the time he turned into the stretch. Not this
time, as he scooted along the inside part of the track down the
backstretch under only modest encouragement while making up valuable
ground in the process. Rose had a ton of horse entering the stretch,
and were it not for a roadblock named Scrappy T that he stumbled upon
in early stretch, his margin of victory quite possibly would have been
in the double digit category.
While thoroughbred racing is just a game to most people, it is my
livelihood. I live and breathe it every day, taking it very seriously.
To me, it is brain surgery and when I make an amateurish mistake, it
haunts me. If I had it to do all over again, I would not change a thing
concerning my selections for the Kentucky Derby. As for the Preakness,
well, that’s a horse of another color. I can not rewrite the past, only
learn from it.
Afleet Alex has had his detractors since last summer at Saratoga.
Trainer Tim Ritchey has been criticized for his unorthodox methods of
training his prized pupil, while jockey Jeremy Rose has been disparaged
for his indecisiveness at times. Putting all that nonsense aside, this
horse can flat out run, plain and simple. He comes to play, and lays it
on the line virtually every time he sets foot on a racetrack. That’s
something I won’t be forgetting any time soon. And neither should you!

2nd Selection (# REVERBERATE (Sal Russo/Jose Santos)

The are several scenarios when a change is made to a horse such as
blinkers on or off, recently gelded, or a switch to a new trainer which
can result in a horse showing dramatic improvement. In the case of
Reverberate, when trainer Sal Russo decided to adds blinkers three
starts back, the son of 1995 Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner
Thunder Gulch, became a far superior performer than the form he showed
in his prior five outings without the hood.
In all three starts he has moved forward, improving his speed
figures with his finest effort coming in his last start, the Grade 2
Peter Pan. Reverberate was coming off a strong entry allowance victory
before boosting in class into stakes company. He was no match for the
winner Oratory, who would have been a clear second choice if his
connections had elected to wheel him back in the Belmont Stakes.
Reverberate was on the pace most of the way but was unable to match
strides with a very impressive winner who finished up the final eighth
of a mile in a very fast: 11 3/5 seconds. Reverberate wound up 6 Ѕ
lengths clear of the third finisher.
What I like most about Reverberate is that he enjoys a heated
battle. Before blinkers were added, the only time he was on the lead
was in his maiden win sprinting in his second career start. Since the
hood has been added, Reverberate has shown consistent early speed all
three times and a willingness to battle hard and fight on to the wire.
The misconception about horses running in the Belmont Stakes, is that
players like to back horses who close from off the pace. They figure
that at 1 Ѕ miles, these closers will benefit by the added distance.
Past history in the Belmont suggest otherwise. Those who perform best
are horses with tactical speed like Reverberate possesses. He has run

three times at Belmont with two wins and a second. Trainer Sal Russo
has been red hot since the meet started. Reverberate is owned by
Centennial Farm who won the 1993 Belmont Stakes with Colonial Affair
under Julie Krone.

3rd Selection (# 7) ANDROMEDA’S HERO (Nick Zito/Rafael Bejarano)

Andromeda’s Hero was one of five horses saddled by trainer Nick Zito
in the Kentucky Derby. He was also one of five horses trained by Zito
that failed to hit the board in that race. Can anyone tell me what the
odds of that happening were?
To be fair to Andromeda’s Hero, asking him to win the Kentucky Derby
was a bit unrealistic as his connections were obviously reaching for
the stars. After all, he had failed to win a graded stakes event in his
career. And his major success to date had been an off-the-pace victory
in the Sam F Davis at Tampa Bay Downs in February. Although he was a
creditable third to Afleet Alex in the Grade 2 Arkansas Derby, I
summarily dismissed him in the Run for the Roses. I also did the same
for Giacomo, and look what happened there. However, in this case I was
right, as Andromeda’s Hero ran to his 57-1 odds and finished a non-
threatening eighth.
Right about now, you are probably asking yourself, what is there to
recommend Andromeda’s Hero in the Belmont Stakes? First off all, he’s
trained by Nick Zito, who loves to catch handicappers napping. Remember
last year, when Zito saddled Birdstone to defeat Smarty Jones in his
quest to make history by capturing all three legs of the Triple Crown?
The circumstances that surround Andromeda’s Hero are eerily similar, as
both horses were sired by Kentucky Derby winners. Neither horse had won
a race of any consequence heading into the Derby, and both horses
subsequently ran eighth on the first Saturday in May. Both horses were
then sent to Saratoga to train over the deepish Saratoga training track
in preparation for the Belmont, with each runner firing a bullet at
five furlongs in their preparation upstate.
While these comparisons certainly ring true, this is the type of
animal that can surprise with an astonishing effort at long odds,
albeit winning one may be a different story. Zito loves to upset the
apple cart, especially when the spotlight is focused elsewhere. That is
particularly relevant this year, when he is due to be enshrined in the
Hall of Fame at Saratoga. Saddling Andromeda’s Hero to win the Belmont
Stakes would go right alongside with Birdstone’s stunning victory in
the same race last year as a remarkable training feat for Zito. If
lightning is indeed going to strike again, it is always prudent to be
prepared when it does.

4th Selection (# 5) Giacomo (John Shirreffs/Mike Smith)

Giacomo has become the ‘Rodney Dangerfield’ of thoroughbred racing,
as he continues to merit little respect from the media and most
handicappers. Heading into the Kentucky Derby, that was quite
understandable, as Giacomo boasted nothing more than a maiden victory
on his resume, and few people gave him a chance at an in-the-money-
finish.
Still, that did not serve to intimidate the son of Holy Bull from
running the race of his life against the big boys on the first Saturday
of May, as he was capable of outlasting nineteen other rivals while
posting a dramatic and stunning upset which stood the racing world on
its ear. While it was certainly true that Giacomo was the beneficiary
of a perfect setup, as he rallied on the best part of the track, while

closing on a excruciatingly quick early pace, he still had to go out
and run the 1 1/4 miles like everyone else. The fact that he soundly
defeated more accomplished rivals with little to recommend him that day
is why horse races are run a racetrack, and NOT on paper.
Nevertheless, Giacomo was still not held in high regard in the
Preakness Stakes, which should be appropriate for a Kentucky Derby
winner. Bred by his owners, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome S Moss, virtually
everyone was saying; “See I told you so, his Derby win was nothing but
a fluke” after Giacomo finished a well beaten third in the Preakness
Stakes to Afleet Alex, a rival he took the measure of in Kentucky.
Looking at his effort in Baltimore objectively, Giacomo was not
disgraced, as the tight turns at Pimlico does tend to flatter a deep
and wide running closer. So, it was understandable that his connections
would send him to the Belmont, as a much improved effort is likely over
“Big Sandy” with its expansiveness and wide sweeping turns.
One thing going in his favor is that Giacomo should relish the 1 1/2
miles of the Belmont. In stark contrast to the way he raced earlier in
his career when he exhibited tactical speed, Giacomo has now adopted a
come-from-the-clouds style of running, which served him extremely well
at Churchill Downs. Should the pace scenario in the Belmont mirror the
one he encountered in the Derby, it will definitely compliment his off-
the-pace style of running. Giacomo will have been able to conserve
valuable energy for his late run, as the other runners become weak in
the knees as they attempt to negotiate the final furlong while sitting
close to lively fractions. Trip will not play as important a role as it
did at Pimlico, and therefore Giacomo will be afforded a better
opportunity to be at his best.

THE REST OF THE FIELD IN ORDER OF PREFERANCE:

(# 4) SOUTHERN AFRICA (Michael Puhich/John Court)

Southern Africa had hinted that he possessed untapped potential with
a pair of ‘close up’ fourth place finishes to the two-year-old Eclipse
award winning Declan’s Moon and the eventual Kentucky Derby winner,
Giacomo. After a non descript effort in his sophomore debut at Santa
Anita Park on February 5th in the Sham Stakes, trainer Mike Puhich
decided, and to his credit I might add, that Southern Africa was not
ready-for-primetime players, at least not yet and elected to take a
different course with his three-year-old.
Southern Africa took a road less traveled for his connections, as he
began to recoup the entire $16,500 paltry purchase price that his
owners spent for him, and then some. He was shipped to Sunland Park for
the Borderland Derby on February 27 and outfitted with blinkers.
Success was immediately forthcoming as the son of Cape Town reeled in
runner-up Thor’s Echo who had stolen away to a three-length lead in
midstretch, and then began to edge clear enroute to a decisive victory
in deep stretch. That victorious effort was followed by a strong second
place finish in the Win Star Derby in early April, which was also at
Sunland Park. With jockey Jon Court aboard for the first time, I
believe that he might have moved to early with Southern Africa into a
hot pace. Ultimately, he did secure the lead, but was unable to match
strides with the winner as he stretched out to nine furlongs for the
first time in his career. When Southern Africa was shipped to Lone Star
Park in mid-May for the Grade 3 Lone Star Park Derby, Court did not
make the same mistake twice. Despite a bit of a wide trip, he stalked
the early pacesetters, and then was able to sustain his rally to win by

1 1/4 lengths. It was a much needed effort off a brief freshening, one
that would set him up perfectly for his sternest test to date which
would be forthcoming.
Unquestionably, Southern Africa has been transformed into a much
different and consistent animal since equipped with blinkers. He was
not outfitted with the hood while tackling the elite of the juvenile
division last year at Hollywood Park, but he has obviously grown and
matured quite a bit since then. This year, almost anything is possible
in the Triple Crown, and while I think a victory by Southern Africa is
certainly not implausible, it would be surprising to say the least.
Young thoroughbreds have a tendency to develop by leaps and bounds, and
Southern Africa certainly fits the bill where that is concerned.
Whether he can continue that forward level of progression in such a
demanding race as the Belmont Stakes at 1 1/2 miles remains to be seen.
Southern Africa continues to train extremely well for trainer Mike
Puhich, and with his fine tactical speed, he should definitely make his
presence felt. While expecting him to grab the brass ring today might
be wishful thinking, believing that he has a chance to hit the board in
this race is not.

(# 10) INDY STORM (Nick Zito/Edgar Prado)

If there is one horse that has the pedigree to absolutely relish the
Belmont Stakes’ marathon distance of 1 1/2 miles, it is Indy Storm. He
is a son of A.P. Indy, who won this race in addition to the Breeders’
Cup Classic. The sire of his dam is by Unbridled, who also won the
Breeders’ Cup Classic along with the Kentucky Derby and also finished a
strong second in the Preakness Stakes to Summer Squall, a half-brother
to the aforementioned A.P. Indy. Indy Storm’s dam, Unbridled Wind also
won 3 route races, so he is bred top and bottom for this particular
race.
Indy Storm, while long on pedigree, is a bit short on
accomplishments right now. As we have learned this year, that is not an
obstacle that can not be cleared. With trainer Nick Zito removing the
blinkers on May 21 in a preliminary Allowance contest on the Preakness
Day undercard, Indy Storm overcame an outside post to rally smartly
from off the pace while posting a decisive two length victory.
While the competition that he faced in Baltimore is obviously weaker
from what he encounters today, special circumstances are present. The
Belmont Stakes is a challenging race to be sure. It is a contest where
horses that possess superior talent are pushed to limit as they attempt
to negotiate the twelve furlongs. At times, the race can be reduced to
a battle of wills, as these horses are pushed to the limit, thus
leveling the playing field somewhat. If the latter should occur, Indy
Storm not only has a good chance of grabbing a portion of the spoils,
but he might be able to take down the lion’s share of the purse if
things were to fall his way. Zito has a way of shining on big days, and
Indy Storm could once again have the glare of the spotlight thrust
directly upon him should he emerge victorious. ‘Brooklyn Nick’ has
always done well in his own backyard, and today might be another entry
onto his long list of accolades.

(# 11) CHEKHOV (Patrick Biancone/Gary Stevens)

Owner Michael Taber has had great success both in North America and
Europe, so when the gavel struck at the Keeneland April sale in 2004,
and the final price of $3.3 million dollars flashed on the board for a
son of Pulpit out of the excellent mare In My Cap, it was not

surprising that Tabor and company were the recipient.
Chekhov has started five times and has earned a little less than
$54,000 which is not a very good return on Tabor’s investment up to
this point. It’s not that he has not run some decent races, but he has
yet to prove that he can compete at this level.
Distance racing has always been the plan for Chekhov. He made his
career debut going two turns at Keeneland as a two year old. He made
his first start at three at Santa Anita and ran respectably in both a
maiden event where he ran third and then was an even fifth stepping up
into a stakes race. It was evident that if Chekhov was going to start
living up to his purchase price and pedigree, that Belmont Park with
its wide sweeping turns, was where he belonged.
Finally on May 8 at Belmont Park, dropping back with maidens,
Chekhov put it all together with a powerful off the pace victory as the
odds on favorite. I was impressive enough from his effort to make him a
top selection when he boosted up in class to make his next start in the
Grade 2 Peter Pan. He was a well beaten fourth in a fast race. Chekhov
looked like he was going to be a factor when he began to launch his
wide rally around the far turn, but he was unable to sustain it through
the stretch. He actually lost 7 Ѕ lengths from the quarter pole to the
eighth pole and another 2 ј lengths from the eighth pole to the wire. I
expected a lot more from him and did not get it.
Chekhov’s connections indicated he acted very “green” in the race
and they expect a much better performance in the Belmont. Even though
he could turn in an improved effort, I find no reason to think he can
improve enough to compete with more seasoned and established runners
off a dull fourth place finish two weeks ago.

(# 1) NOLAN’S CAT (Dale Romans/Noberto Arroyo)

This colt is consistent, acts like he should have no problem
handling the 1 Ѕ mile distance and comes from solid connections. The
only problem is that I find it very difficult for me to consider
Nolan’s Cat as a serious contender. He is still a maiden after five
career starts. Can you imagine a maiden winning the Belmont Stakes?
Even though he was beaten a half length by A.P. Arrow on May 14 at
Churchill, I prefer him over that rival. Nolan’s Cat has shown a
consistent late kick and I have more faith in trainer Dale Romans than
Wayne Lukas to have a horse at his best for a race of this magnitude.
Nevertheless, the best I can envision Nolan’s Cat running Saturday is
possible to round out a trifecta of superfecta.

(# 2) PINPOINT (Nick Zito/John Velazquez)

One thing you have to admire about trainer Nick Zito is that fact
that he does not take defeat lying down, he just keeps on firing. In
the Belmont Stakes, Zito is taking three shots at the target which is
better known as the Belmont. Pinpoint is one of the bullets that he is
using in the hopes of hitting a bulls eye today.
Pinpoint began his racing career inauspiciously, failing miserably in
his career debut at Gulfstream Park on February 12. However, that is
the last and only time the son of Peaks and Valleys has tasted defeat,
as has been perfect since that debacle in his unveiling, reeling off
three successive victories at three different tracks for his
owner/breeder, A. B. Hancock III.
Stepping into the Handicap ranks off a preliminary Allowance victory
is never an easy undertaking. Still, Pinpoint was able to accomplish
that feat when he annexed the Sir Barton Stakes on the Preakness Day

undercard. The fact that he was able to set a rather pedestrian pace on
the front end unquestionably benefited him immeasurably. Regardless,
Pinpoint was able to maintain his advantage to wire, as the eventual
runner-up had every opportunity to pass him in the stretch, but could
simply not get past the wire-to-wire winner. In all likelihood, it was
probably that gritty performance by Pinpoint at Pimlico which prompted
Zito to enter him in the Belmont Stakes today, which will definitely
serve his toughest assignment thus far.
This is a monumental task for a horse who is lightly raced,
especially against top caliber competition to undertake. While I can
appreciate his gameness at Pimlico, he is suspect in the Belmont on
pedigree alone, as his ability to carry his speed twelve furlongs is
questionable. While he might be able to get away with setting a modest
pace, I guarantee you that his battle will only be starting with the
race just half over. To say the least, entering Pinpoint in this race
is a baffling move by Zito and it defies reason. Just because you train
a who runner was nominated for the Triple Crown, that doesn’t mean he
has to compete in it. Maybe Zito should learn that.

(# 3) A.P. ARROW (Wayne Lukas/Jerry Bailey)

What would a Triple Crown event be without trainer Wayne Lukas as a
participant? This year his lone participant in the Kentucky Derby and
Preakness was Going Wild who was hopelessly defeated in both races.
Fortunately Lukas realized that he needed a well deserved vacation.
Lukas has a new entrant and he is the well bred A.P. Arrow owned by the
same connections who raced the great Cigar and the famed mare Azeri.
A.P. Arrow is one of the better bred horses in this years Belmont
Stakes but he has yet to live up to his sparkling pedigree. That is not
to say that down the road, he could turn out to be a top class runner.
On Saturday he will be asked to travel 1 Ѕ miles in only his fourth
career start against far more seasoned rivals. That is a lot to ask of
a horse that only made his first career start less than three months
ago. A.P. Arrow rallied to finish a good second that day sprinting at
Santa Anita. For some bizarre reason Lukas and owner Michael Paulson
decided it was in the best interest for the colt to run him in the
Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby off one race, which was a losing effort
against maidens. It was no surprise that he was well beaten that
afternoon. A.P. Arrow was dropped back down with maidens in his last
start stretching out to 1 ј miles at Churchill Downs. He caught a
sloppy track which he is impeccably bred to handle. Showing improved
early speed, A.P. Arrow set a pressured pace from the start and held on
to defeat Nolan’s Cat, a maiden who is running in this years Belmont
Stakes.
I find it difficult to consider a horse like A.P. Arrow in the
Belmont off an all out maiden win making his fourth career start in
less than three months. He is obviously a horse with a bright future.
In my opinion it would be much more realistic to bring A.P. Arrow along
slowly, moving him up in class using the available allowance conditions
which would help him develop both physically and mentally. But I am not
Wayne Lukas and Michael Paulson who made a mistake in the last year’s
Breeders’ Cup races when they decided to run Azeri against the males in
the BC Classic instead of running her in the BC Distaff, a race in
which she would have probably won.

(# 6) WATCHMON (Pat Reynolds/Javier Castellano)

It is difficult to fathom how Watchmon can be even a fringe player
in this year’s Belmont Stakes. He is still eligible for an entry level
allowance race. Even though he won an off the turf race in the slop at
Gulfstream Park this winter at 1 7/16 miles, his pedigree is clearly
suited better to much shorter distances than the 1 Ѕ miles he will be
asked to travel on Saturday.
Watchmon got tested for class in the Federico Tesio at Pimlico on
April 23. He ran fourth, beaten five lengths to Malibu Moonshine who
came back to be soundly defeated in the Preakness. The only reason that
his connections have even considered running him on Saturday is that he
is a Triple Crown nominee who is stabled at Belmont Park. Good tickets
in the clubhouse are expensive and hard to come by. By having a runner
in the Belmont friends and Family get to spend a nice day at the track
and get treated royally. I guess that’s enough of a reason for
Watchmon’s connections to run him.

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WAGERING STRATEGY SECTION.

No win bet will be given out in this year’s Belmont Stakes. Since
Afleet Alex will go off the favorite in the vicinity of 6-5 odds, I
would rather concentrate on wagering strategies for the exacta and
trifecta.

* EXACTAS 9 over 7-8, reverse for a small amount

* TRIFECTA: 9 over 4-5-7-8 over ALL = $72 for a $2 wager

* TRIFECTA: 9 over 4-5-7-8 over 4-5-7-8 = $12 for a $1 wager

* TRIFECTA: 5-7-8 over 9 over ALL = $27 for a $1 wager

10th inning 3 run homer saves me $110. WIll put that one in the “Your ass
got lucky bank”. Unfortuanately the “Your ass got fucked” bank is much
heavier……

Won easily yesterday with the under at the Hump Dome in Minni where LAA
and MIN battled to a 3-2 final.

Today going local. At no other park does the wind play such a significant
role as it does at Wrigley. Yesterday the wind was huge in knocking down
homers and pushing other hits foul. Today will be no exception. The wind
will be blowing straight in from center to right center (N-NE)between 10
and 15 mph–a pretty mighty breeze.

Couple nature’s assistance with the starters for today’s contest. Josh
Fogg has pitched well his last three starts averaging only 6 earned runs
total and an average WHIP of only .833 in those three games. In his last
three starts, Wood is equally impressive with an era of only 2.89 and a
WHIP of only 1.071.

Couple these stats with a few more team hitting facts. PIT is 1-5 o/u on
the road as such a significant underdog. Also, they average only 3.7 runs
off righties. CHC also has trouble with righties,too, where 25 of 37
games have gone under. Bet the under and bring home another winner.

(952) PIT/CHC un 7.5(-145)

“All us Youngs could throw. I used to kill squirrels with a stone when I
was a kid, and my granddad once killed a turkey buzzard on the fly with a
rock.”
Denton True “Cy” Young

GL

The Alan Parsons Project??

They sure were cool….

Summer sure is boring…..

34-29 (-6.68 units)

A’s (+171)
Cards (-176)

Orioles U9 (-110) 5 units
Twins O7.5 (-117)
Cards U9.5 (-106)

GL

This is too EASY$$$$$$$$$$$$$

SEE ya at the HALF BE READY

BKLR

No props for RBI picking the Irish on the money line! SO I guess I will give props to myself, And not to bad a play on UAB either, Bowling Green was a loser but not a bad day at all. Sure would like to know where are all the haters are at that were keeping my records and posting when I was having a hard time?? Funny how they don’t do it when you are winning and doing it with almost exclusively all dogs almost all of them money line to. Sorry for the bitchin but I only post the plays to help out I don’t bet them myself and the only reward I get is a little recongnition of course there is none of that so feels like I am posting for nothing!
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Wyoming…….winner
Uconn/Georgia Tech Under…..winner
Akron……….chicken dinner
E. Michigan/Michigan…..push
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Next week will be the same cost as this week…….free

Grab it………cash it. Juice kills.

Season record goes to 8-3-1

On your parlay Carolina ML, Cards ML like white on rice!!!!!

Love this card today! (BettingTalk Record 35-25-1)

Louisiana Tech+1over Nevada coming off huge blow-out win at homever Idaho,yet opened at -1 now -2.This game jumped out to  me right away.Lousiana Tech with expierienced QB Kubik get jod done.Nevada only wins vs. Idaho.,San Jose St.&UNLV.Obnly good teams they played Col.State&Wash.St. were blow-outs.The only reson thier favs is because of big victory? over Idaho.Factor in bets coming in at 90% clip on Nevada makes this game Best Bet for Me.

Purdue -7.5 over Northwestern.Purdue coming off 3 straight losses to Minn,N.D.,Iowa.While N.W. coming off emotional upset win over Wisconsin,yet line is Purdue-7.5?This is only 2nd road game all season for N.W.75% of money line bet’s are on Northwestern.Purdue comes out with a vengeance and rolls.

Houston -10.5 over Memphis. Memphis rolled Hoiuston last year 41-14.I look for simular score opposite winner here.Vegas has not caught up to this Houston team yet.This is also 4th straight road game for Memphis.

Also I like as small play’s-

Colorado State-2.5

UAB-3

Good Luck

Anvil

I have been looking at this game and I like St. Louis a lot but maybe its time for them to lose Im not sure, can they really start 4-0 or are they due for a loss. Also does anyone else besides me like Garland and teh White Sox against Kansas City..

This sort of plays into an idea i was having. If you bet against TB and Kansas City ML every game and bet for St. Louis, Yankees every game the whole season you are bound to come out on top right ? Just looking for some opinions

gl, if u sail with us–

tonight.Thanks for the great write up(not sure if thats one or two words).Best of luck on a great season with your service.Good luck,Troy

3-0 sweep thursday in mlb with wins on………………. philly-washington over……………cardinals …………..and………. texas…………..to bring my season record for mlb posted plays on BT to………….172-165-2.

playing an 8 pak tonite again, with the following teams:

atlanta +120
brewers -130
cardinals -220
cincy pick
la dodgers -150
tigers -130
texas -140
oakland -135

that’s my 8-pak in major league baseball for this friday evening to start the weekend off…………….gl to everyone on their picks tonite…….happy labor day weekend all……….brillo

going to play zona +102.. bonds not playing until the dodgers series this weekend.. 100/102