Joe’s '17 Top Pick Stats through June 30 Races Wins 2nd 3rd Win% WPS% 372 114 63 46 30.6% 59.9% Learn more about horse racing and wagering with Joe Kristufek & Brandon Stauble by visiting the Racing 101 area in the plaza adjacent to the paddock from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 23, 2017 Race 1 #3 Big Red Seven – Sharp win with similar two back at EP. #1 Miss Cobblestone – Model of consistency; loves CD. #5 Jo Jo’s Wine – Up and down summer at AP; awakens? #7 Miss Tutu – Versatile performer finds clear sailing. Joe’s SELECTIONS – 3-1/5-7-4-2-6 Race 2 #5 Tiz Funny – On edge for big run fresh; edge in tough call. #2 Athletic Temper – Ran well in a pair of key races; solid. #1 Gasaway – His dam was a productive sprinter; lured BJ. #7 Fort Fortitude – Solid family top & bottom; clear sailing. Joe’s SELECTIONS – 5-2-1-7-6-4-3

Race 3 #5 Orbit Earth – Legged up at KYD; edge in crapshoot. #1 Something Bird – Has chased toughies; drops in. #7 Dubby Dubbie – Placement makes sense; lured Corey. #3 Boxing Glove – Sneaky pedigree & solid operation. Joe’s SELECTIONS – 5-1-7-3-4-9-/6-10-8 Race 4 #1 America’s Tale – 2nd to talented winner at KYD; cozy rail. #12 Emmport – Saratoga runner-up in debut; tough post. #5 Skipped – ½ to top turfers Divine Oath & Auntie Joy. #4 Track Rose – Calumet + Maker + Corey = intriguing. Joe’s SELECTIONS – 1-12-5-4-3-16-14/10-8-7-2 Race 5 #4 Like a Haint – Excuse turf clunker; prior form wins this. #3 Scatmeifucan – Turf router gets rare dirt sprint try; fits. #5 Bill’s Wealthygirl – Decent 4th to chalk just last week. #1 Radiantrithym – What you see is what you get; gimmicks. Joe’s SELECTIONS – 4-3/5-1/7-6-8-2

Race 6 #4 Crosswalk – Caught late in debut by super sharp winner. #11 Payne – ½ to $440K Vertical Oak who won Prioress at 2. #2 Quip – 1st foal out of a talented sprinter may have a say. #8 Ride a Comet – ½ to Belmont stakes winner Tapwrit; later? Joe’s SELECTIONS – 4-11-2-8/1-3-14-1a Race 7 #2 Unbridled Eagle – 3rd in key race off bench; drops in. #4 Beltway – Consistent & versatile; tough to dismiss. #7 Up Your Cash – Improved before layoff; price shot. #6 Hay Listen Up – Has shown signs of figuring it all out. Joe’s SELECTIONS – 2-4-7-6-10-8-5-9-3-1 Race 8 #2 Bingo Kitten – Better than ever; use as a free space? #11 Gorse – Has run big on the green & still has upside. #7 Mongol G – Proven he belongs; go to whoa threat. #10 Creative Courage – Flashes of talent; may need a race. Joe’s SELECTIONS – 2/11-7-10-8/6-3-1-12 Race 9 – The Dogwood #3 Tequilita – Paces melts down; also entered in CT Oaks. #8 Farrell – Fresh & classy claws for Cat; cut back helps? #12 Jordan’s Henny – Gives it all she’s got; price is right. #13 Covenant – Faces class test; drawn outside lots of speed. Joe’s SELECTIONS – 3-8-12-13-1-9-10

Race 10 – The President of the UAE Cup (Arabians) #8 Paddys Day – Defending champ; highest $ in U.S. history. #9 Easter Man – Defeated top choice in last two encounters. #1 Kao Maloan Swa – Full-of-potential w/powerful late kick. #4 Quick and Rich – Strong move around turn in MTH 2nd. Jonathan Horowitz’s SELECTIONS – 8-9-1-4-3-2 Race 11 #1 Solitary Ranger – Should relish distance; sits pocket trip. #9 Richie the Bull – Takes sizeable drop off needed race. #4 Poseidon’s Way – Fits like a glove both class & distance. #5 Midnight Shine – 3 for 4 at CD & lured Corey; consider. Joe’s SELECTIONS – 1-9-4-5-3-10-11-8-7-6/2

Race 6: Pat Byrne has had limited entries in recent years but horses like Awesome Again, Countess Diana, Favorite Trick and Take Charge Indy make you realize how talented of a horseman he is. He has several 2yo in his barn and #7 Enjoy the Journey could be a star. Suggested Play: #7 Enjoy the Journey

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Work of the Day By: Brandon Stauble

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Race 8: 9/15- # 8 Attraction continues to move well with good push in 48 and 101. For valuable information on morning workouts and race day analysis, follow Brandon on Twitter @bstaubs22.