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I lucked out with that DQ in the 7th. A great example of PACE handicapping for me! On the sheets it was tough to make heads or tails of the race (I like Smart Kitten a little) but when I looked at the program, I thought that the 1 (he was bet down to I think 8/5 at post time?) would face some early pressure (and maybe duel out with Smart Kitten) so I played the horses that looked like they would run late (5, 6, 7 & 8) since they were all good prices. I loved the work line on the 7 (20-1) in particular.

I was a little surprised they took the one ALL THE WAY DOWN. I also thought the tri prices were a little light (on some of the other races too). But I'll take it.

I got screwed on a DQ in the 5th at EVANGELINE (leaving me only with the 3-1 winner and not the big exacta payoff with my longshot getting DQed from 2nd to 3rd) so I guess I had a break coming.

Del Mar is like the other "Showcase" meets -- tempting but tough!

HP