Northfield Park has a 16-race card and the $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 11. The sequence has a $10,000 guaranteed pool with a 14% takeout, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 11 (9:40 PM EDT)1-Ima Beach Girl (5/2)-This will be the 4th start off the bench, has finished 3rd twice and has not won in 6 races at Nfld. Not loving the short price but needs to be included from the rail at this level. Tossed some hints last time from post 9 and will look a for an aggressive steer from Chris Lems.5-Baxter Tough (2-1)-MVR shipper has raced at Nfld twice and hit the board both times. Won 2 back at MVR, then didn't get the best of trips and came 3rd all with tonight's pilot Tyler Smith at the controls. Beaten chalk should have a clear path to get on the point and not look back.Race 12 (10:02 PM EDT)1-Dublin Breanna (2-1)-Faced the NW3 in last and drew of by 7 lengths in the slop. Should be a player tonight in the 1st BSS race this year and could double up.4-Lynn Range (7/2)-Ships in from MVR and came a good 2nd after leaving from the 7-hole. Looking for an aggressive steer and likes to win (14-9-2-0). The 3-year-old should be on top or no worse than in the pocket around the opening turn, and that trip could lead to a picture.Race 13 (10:24 PM EDT)7-Helium N (9/5)-Beaten chalk got a rough trip leaving from post 8 last week. Gave up the lead late in the mile and had missed a start. Last time was doubled bubbled into a 26.1 opening quarter and could be dangerous with a kinder trip this week.8-Miki Shan N (7/2)-Aaron Merriman left on 4-19, got the lead early on and didn't look back. Raced big from start to finish, if dialed on high after missing a start could double up. Doesn't need to lead every step of the way to win but should be racing near the top of the stack.Race 14 (10:46 PM EDT)1-Nacho Rodeo (5/2)-Drops after leaving hard from post 8 and that trip didn't end well. The race before, left from post 9 and finished 2nd as was the case the start before. Now gets post relief, fits with this crew and is in a spot to post the 1st win of the year.3-Logo (5-1)-Knows how to beat this kind and benefits from some post relief here. Lems could look to get on the engine, does its best work on the point and should there with this post draw.9-Mass Market (6-1)-Raced evenly from the 3-hole, came 2nd by a neck versus this kind and was off a month between starts. Merriman steers, he is the regular pilot and when combining with the Kreiser barn they post 32% winners. Will look for a close-up seat off the car, and to be the best down the lane.$1 Late Pick 41,5/1,4/7,8/1,3,9Total Bet=$24Check me out on X!

EXTRA INCENTIVES$2,500 Late Pick 5 Hit & Split | Woodbine | todaySCHEDULE NOTESTampa Bay Downs | closing day of meetSPECIAL WAGERSSunset 6 | Gulfstream Races 7-8-9; Santa Anita Races 7-8-9Coast-to-Coast Pick 5 | Gulfstream Races 8-9; Santa Anita Races 3-4-5TOURNAMENT TIME$40 Santa Anita Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSMandatory Payout Pick 6 | $58,631 | Tampa Bay Downs | begins Race 4 | 2:05 pm ETSunset 6 | $33,229 | Gulfstream/Santa Anita | begins GP Race 7 | 4:04 pm ETKEY RACESAqueduct | Race 7 | 4:15 pm ET | Westchester StakesAqueduct | Race 8 | 4:46 pm ET | Beaugay StakesWoodbine | Race 8 | 4:59 pm ET | Thomcliffe StakesSanta Anita | Race 3 | 5:02 pm ET | Santa Barbara StakesAqueduct | Race 10 | 5:48 pm ET | Vagrancy StakesAqueduct | Race 11 | 6:19 pm ET | License Fee StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXAqueduct | Race 5 | 3:13 pm ETGulfstream | Race 9 | 5:07 pm ETSanta Anita | Race 7 | 7:03 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHMichael Simone | Tampa Bay Downs | 5 of 6 entrants 3-1 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Churchill Downs, Santa Anita | trainer Michael McCarthy | 3 graded stakes winsPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMBrian W. Spencer best bets today in Xpressbet.com member’s section

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1/ST KENTUCKY DERBY WAGER GUIDEKentucky Derby Day team coverageFree Access | link EXTRA INCENTIVES$10,000 Exacta-Thon | Churchill Downs | today’s cardSCHEDULE NOTESKentucky Derby Day | Churchill Downs | first post 11:00 am ETEmerald Downs, Prairie Meadows, Century Mile | opening dayOaklawn | closing dayHorseshoe Indy | special early first post 10:45 am ETSPECIAL WAGERSPreakness Future Wager | closes today 6 pm ETSunset 6 | Gulfstream Races 8-9-10; Santa Anita Races 9-10-11Coast-to-Coast Pick 5 | Gulfstream Races 9-10; Santa Anita Races 2-5-6TOURNAMENT TIME$40 Santa Anita Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSJackpot Pick 5 | $64,215 | Parx | begins Race 1 | 12:40 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $56,628 | Tampa Bay Downs | begins Race 5 | 2:33 pm ETMandatory Payout Pick 6 | Churchill Downs | $110,100 | begins Race 7 | 2:38 pm ETCoast-to-Coast Pick 5 | $32,483 | Gulfstream/Santa Anita | begins SA Race 2 | 4:34 pm ETSunset 6 | $22,993 | Gulfstream/Santa Anita | begins GP Race 8 | 5:07 pm ETMandatory Payout Pick 6 | $8,352 | Oaklawn | begins Race 8 | 5:10 pm ETKEY RACESChurchill Downs | Race 4 | 12:38 pm ET | Derby City Distaff StakesChurchill Downs | Race 5 | 1:12 pm ET | Turf Sprint StakesChurchill Downs | Race 6 | 1:53 pm ET | Knicks Go StakesAqueduct | Race 4 | 2:28 pm ET | Fort Marcy StakesChurchill Downs | Race 7 | 2:38 pm ET | Distaff Turf Mile StakesChurchill Downs | Race 8 | 3:23 pm ET | Pat Day Mile StakesGulfstream | Race 6 | 3:52 pm ET | Honey Ryder StakesChurchill Downs | Race 9 | 4:06 pm ET | American Turf StakesOaklawn | Race 7 | 4:35 pm ET | Lake Ouachita StakesChurchill Downs | Race 10 | 4:50 pm ET | Churchill Downs StakesAqueduct | Race 8 | 4:58 pm ET | Elusive Quality StakesGulfstream | Race 8 | 5:07 pm ET | English Channel StakesChurchill Downs | Race 11 | 5:39 pm ET | Turf Classic StakesWoodbine | Race 9 | 5:48 pm ET | Whimsical StakesChurchill Downs | Race 12 | 6:57 pm ET | Kentucky Derby 152Santa Anita | Race 7 | 7:15 pm ET | Charlie Whittingham StakesOaklawn | Race 12 | 7:25 pm ET | Arkansas Breeders’ ChampionshipEvangeline Downs | Race 8 | 9:30 pm ET | Evangeline ClassicLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXHorseshoe Indy | Race 7 | 2:19 pm ETOaklawn | Race 8 | 5:10 pm ETAqueduct | Race 10 | 5:54 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHJamie Ness | Laurel, Parx | all 8 entrants 5-1 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Churchill Downs | jockey Jose Ortiz | 5 wins (3 stakes), including Kentucky OaksPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMScott Shapiro: Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Day Full-Card PicksJeremy Plonk: Race of the Week – Turf Classic at ChurchillFrank Carulli & Brian W. Spencer best bets today in Xpressbet.com member’s section

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Yonkers Raceway has a 9-race card. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 6, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 6 (8:25 PM EDT)4-Strutsville (3-1)-Has been in the deep end of the pool in the last 4 starts and now drops to a comfortable level. Its last win was back on 2-20 and that was a step up from this condition. Hasn't shown any gate speed in the last 2 races but George Brennan should provide an aggressive steer against this kind.6-Staywiththewind (2-1)-Exits the UM Series and in those races didn't do better than a 4th place finish. Jason Bartlett drives for Doug Dilloian and those 2 combine for 39% winners. This is 1st time Bartlett as well and could be ready for the 1st win in 2026.Race 7 (8:45 PM EDT)1-Tachyon (3-1)-Tried 4 times to qualify and finally put in a flat mile on 4-24. Bartlett steered in the last 2 races and now he sticks here despite breaking issues. This will be the 1st race since 2-27 and hopefully won't be over bet. Will use against this crew and when Bartlett and the Bucci barn combine they win 24% of their races.2-Energy King (7/2)-Camera shy 6-year-old drops to a spot where a win could happen. Jordon Stratton is at the controls, at this level he could look to get on the engine and not look back.5-Cactustotheclouds (5-1)-Dropped to this level in last and showed improvement. Did finish 3rd, the 2 that were ahead aren't in this field, and will use in a race without a standout.Race 8 (9:05 PM EDT)4-Sunday Shoes (9/5)-Comes off an easy win as an odds-on choice and now bumps up. Mohawk shipper has won 2 of 3 at YR and took 8 pictures last year. This is a competitive 4-year-old and will string along despite facing tougher.6-Scudo Hanover (6-1)-Dropped to face this kind in last and wasn't handled aggressively when the wings folded. Fits, but will look for a more alert start and to be in play down the lane.Race 9 (9:25 PM EDT)4-Over The Horizon (4-1)-Won 2 and 3 back versus this kind, then moved up and was a sick scratch on 4-2. Last raced on 4-22 at this level, faded to finish 2nd and was off a month between starts. Scott Zeron gets the call and will look for a bounce back effort.5-Full Support (6-1)-Has gotten the job done, is 0-11 this year but has showed some life in the last 3 starts. Doesn't like to take pictures but should be no worse than 2nd around the 1st turn and could be overlooked.6-Smooth Lou (5/2)-Beaten 8/5 chalk got the services of Bartlett in last and did improve to come 2nd. Will look for an even better effort and is another who should be forwardly placed.$1 Late Pick 44,6/1,2,5/4,6/4,5,6Total Bet=$36Check me out on X!

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