Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Sunday 5/24/20
Mike McClure
The Match: Champions for Charity
Which pairing will win Tiger vs. Phil II?
Woods/Manning -210
Mickelson/Brady +170
Pick: Mickelson/Brady +170
Which team will make the most birdies?
Woods/Manning -125
Mickelson/Brady -115
Pick: Mickelson/Brady -115
Will Hole No. 18 be played?
Yes -140
No Even
Pick: Yes -140
Will a playoff be needed to decide the winner?
Yes +260
No -310
Pick: Yes +260
Will Tiger wear a red shirt?
Yes -320
No +240
Pick: Yes -320
Total commercials Peyton Manning is in during broadcast -
Pick: Over 1.5 total commercials +120
Who will be the first player to have football highlight shown?
Pick: Tom Brady -110
Will "Omaha" be said by any player?
Pick: Yes +220
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Brian Nadeau's Daily Picks
Gulfstream Park - Race #10
Picks Notes
#7 Unlockthepotential Stalker didn't fire on the dirt but has been running well with solid figures on the turf, can sit off what looks like a sharp pace, and will offer a hint of value too; call to post mild surprise.
#2 Willing to Speed The obvious horse to beat is best on paper, drew well, and is another who can settle and pounce, though his margin for error at a short price is a small one; plenty scary, but no lock.
#10 Pont Du Gard Longshot invades from FG for Roussel, who has brought some live horses to the meet, and has won with one already, and this closer will like the aggressive race flow; may fly for a share.
Race Summary The price will be right on the 7, even though he's as good as anyone else in here on paper, and should trip out too, so play him in all the slots, and especially the late Pk5/Pk4 as well, since he has a lot going for him, yet might get overlooked a bit off the dirt dud last time.
Gulfstream Park - Race #1
Picks Notes
#1 Count Down Price player was a decent 5th on debut at Bel in October for Matz, who never cranks them, and while he hasn't been seen since, he returns off the break for a 40% layoff barn, and adds Lasix, and combo that already worked once at the meet; upset special.
#8 Astronaut Deserving favorite wins this if he runs back to his turf debut last time, let alone improves on it, and he also goes second-off the layoff too, but the 24-1 is long gone, and you're probably looking at 9-5, so the risk-reward isn't there; still, plenty scary.
#6 Slippin Jimmy Intriguing newcomer did some good things last year at Laurel, though the October layoff is a worry, but note Camacho comes in for the ride,and he's had good success with Nagle, and if this one has matured, he's got a puncher's chance; do not ignore.
Race Summary The price will be right on the 1, and other than the 8, there's no one to fear here, so with the Lasix, maturity, and an ace layoff barn, there's a lot to like here, which warrants a look in all the slots, and especially to kick off the early Pk5 too, as the gut says he's firing a big shot for this crafty barn.
Gulfstream Park - Race #5
Picks Notes
#11 Sultry Samurai Stalker looked good winning a N2L for Navarro last time, and now trainer Dobles is 28% with new newcomers to her barn, and while there won't be a ton of value here, this one catches a group loaded with early speed; love his chances here.
#9 Gettinintomischief Longshot Tampa invader had a good thing going then caught slop and didn't fire, but his previous runs were solid, and he's another who can settle early and take advantage of the hot pace late, so he could spice things up underneath; exotics appeal.
#12 Man With a Plan Rare Pletcher claim drops stiffly in class and did well to draw outside the others speed, and getting back to the dirt won't hurt either, though they didn't claim him for 35k in December to wait until May to run for 8k, so there are issues; tread lightly.
Race Summary Pace makes the race and there's a ton of it here, and that will really flatter the chances of the 11, while potentially hurting those of some of his biggest rivals, and he's likely best to begin with, so make an aggressive win and place bet if he's in the 5-2 range, though you can get some added value by singling him to end the early Pk5/Pk4, and using a price like the 9 underneath in the EX as well, since he looks to have these over a barrel.
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Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks
Golden Gate - Race #6
Picks Notes
#5 Assets Included Rolled in his only lifetime turf try, and the recent form stamps him as the clear one to beat in this group. Solid multi-race single.
#6 Silent Movies Might be a bit on the cheap side compared to some of these, but he's tactical enough to work out the right kind of trip today.
#7 Manitou Tactical type can get a good run from the high draw and proved a good fit at this level two starts back.
Race Summary Assets Included looks the part here at what figures to be an underlaid price. He feels like a very solid single in the late multi-race sequences on the card, and might be best utilized that way.
Golden Gate - Race #8
Picks Notes
#8 All Good Finisher might get a pretty sweet go of things in a race with several pace factors signed on. He's working well in advance of this turf debut.
#6 On Raglan Road Tactical player might be able to settle just a touch and work out a first-jump kind of trip behind the more serious pace players.
#4 Klondike Creek His mild rating gear makes him one of the dangerous forward players, and he won his only start over the local turf course.
Race Summary All Good can land the right trip from off the pace in this first try on the lawn. He'd be playable at something like his 9/2 ML offering.
Golden Gate - Race #9
Picks Notes
#6 You Light Me Up Debuter doesn't land in a particularly deep spot, and he brings a progressive looking tab to this unveiling.
#9 Olympic Silver Has an experience edge over most of these and races as a gelding for the first time today. His debut run wasn't bad, and he's a player if he can get back to that.
#1 Balius Blinkers off for this first dip into claiming company, and he's quick enough to use some pace to find position from the inside.
Race Summary You Light Me Up won't need to be a star to handle this group right out of the box, as those with racing experience have some questions to answer in this payoff leg of the Golden Hour Double.
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Jerry Shottenkirk's Daily Picks
Santa Anita - Race #1
Picks Notes
#7 Preaching Trainer Lost by a matter of inches last out, which was his first in 10 months; had a recent bullet work and looks like he has improved from last year.
#3 Unbridled Ethos Was fairly close doing two turns and now turns back to the short turf sprint; won going 6.5F here in February, gets I. Ortiz and will likely be in good position from the start.
#2 Bench Judge Closed with a flourish and was up in plenty of time to win his debut; keeps at the same distance, has had several good works since running and will be a threat to close into a fast pace.
Race Summary Preaching Trainer lost a heartbreaker in fast time in his 1st of the year, and trainer Gaines has him in fine fettle to continue his 4-year-old campaign. Can be a solid Cal-bred.
Santa Anita - Race #6
Picks Notes
#4 Avalanche Victor had him flying last time but came up less than two lengths short. Jerry Moss colorbearer has an eye-catching turn of foot and can rev up late in the game.
#6 Posterize Has limited grass experience (1 of 2) but the son of Shackleford prefers to be on the front end and will be there today; has put down rapid fractions in sprints and can be troublesome he can back up this field that doesn't had a lot of other speed in it.
#2 Red King Performed admirably for 3rd going 1 1-4 miles last out, turns back to a mile and has a good chance to close stoutly at these. One to watch late.
Race Summary Avalanche will likely get a lively pace in front of him and will be closing down the center; due to get back to the winner's circle.
Santa Anita - Race #8
Picks Notes
#6 Border Town Has respondedly nicely since moving from Chad Brown to Richard Mandella; put it all together with a splendid widening maiden score last out and has found a home on the Santa Anita grass. Is stronger as he goes along and will be difficult to beat in his search for a repeat triumph.
#1 Madman Missed by a nose last time in his 1st turf attempt. He rated kindly in his initial attempt around two turns and looks like he can develop into a quality grass runner. Gets a rider change to Hall of Famer Smith.
#8 Mountain Spirit Is not consistent but occasionally make a late move good enough to get his number on the board; likely to stay within reach throughout.
Race Summary Border Town was a clear winner last out and has shown significant improvement since moving from NY to Cali. War Front runner in good hands with the best in Mandella and can score in his 1st vs. winners.
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