SELECTIONS- Sat. Dec. 15, 2007

Race 2: [moderate pace] #10-Star Brook has decent early speed, if she can avoid a duel with #6-Apt To Bank she can out class this uninspiring group. Use her over #1-Yes It’s True Shery, #4-Classic Set and #11-Summertime Babe.

Wager: $2exa- 10/1,4,11

Race 3: [strong pace] #6-Sheer Silk likes to stalk and finish; she’ll need to hold off #4-Red Liquor N’ Lace in the lane.

Wager: $5win- 6

Race 4: [weak pace] Hoping that #9-Fall Flower flies under the radar here; she’s shown some speed, so if Proctor has her finally straightened out, even RoHo can’t screw up a front-end turf job. Use over the #1-Belle Waiting, #2-La Corredora and #3-Come From Away, the one they all have to fear from Roy Lerman.

Wager: $2exa- 9/1,2,3

Race 6: [moderate pace] #2-Jeux De Danse looks ultra-tough here, but he ran 9 days ago at Calder and would be claimed by every trainer on the grounds if he goes; figure him to scratch. I like the 11,12 and 13 on the AE list, so it’ll be interesting to see if anyone opts in. I’ll play MOTO here and go with #3-Domenick’s Dune for Kathleen O’Connell and Carlos Montalvo. He fires every time, has the best late close and at this level he should romp; lotsa claim slips this race. Use with #4-Lucky Leo who figures to flash speed and #8-Onotheregoestokyo, because I like the song and the name; oh, and he’s also a closer for the sneaky good turf trainer from Canterbury Downs, Bernie Rhone.

Wager: $4exa- 3/4,8

Race 7: [strong pace] No surprises here; #10-Regent Star can sit just off the leaders and prove best. #2-Back Up Kim, #3-Time Jet and #5-Classic Cracker should slug it out for the early lead. #6-Mr. Guska and #7-Golden Orbit should pick up the pieces.

Wager: $5win- 10 $2exa- 10/6,7

Race 9: [moderate pace] nice race; every horse in here is working lights out. #9-Out Gamble is the best of the speed, with a number of stalkers and closers looking to run him down. #2-Whiskey Lit loves the track and has a powerful late run. #7-Irish Gentleman, #11-Captain Cameron and #12-I’vegottabeme should also be there late.

Wager: $1tri- 2/7,9,11,12/7,9,11,12

Race 10: [strong pace] #4-Lil’s Lassie was a machine here last year; works say she’s ready. Take her to beat this tough bunch prepping for the Minaret Stakes next month.

Wager: $5win- 4