Stan Salter's analysis and betting tips for Friday's race card at Laurel Park:
Race 1, 3:40 p.m. post time
Selections: No. 2 P T O's Babe, No. 8 Not a Secret, No. 1 Wana B Wild
The early Pick 5 starts here (Mandatory payout with a 12 percent takeout). P T O's Babe has speed and strong new connections. Not a Secret drops in class and cuts back in distance today. Wana B Wild has had some nice workouts at Belmont Park for today's debut.
Race 2, 4:09 p.m.
Selections: No. 7 Bella Fachi, No. 1 Jill's Reflection, No. 6 Lewis Meadow
The early Pick 4 starts here. Bella Fachi has a lot speed, setting this race up for this closer. Jill's Reflection has won her last two starts and they've been from the rail. Lewis Meadow will be part of the early pace and try to hang on for a piece.
Race 3, 4:38 p.m.
Selections: No. 4 Outofthedepths, No. 10 Marsden, No. 5 Drop to Pop
The Rainbow Pick 6 starts here. Outofthedepths has won at this level before abd gets
class relief today. Marsden was sharp in win last time out but must face tougher
today. Drop to Pop's barn has history of doing well with first-time turf runners.
Race 4, 5:09 p.m.
Selections: No. 6 My Awesome Alie, No. 3 Street Miz, No. 4 Katie's Caddie
The late Pick 5 starts here (with a 12 percent takeout). My Awsome Alie rallied five-wide to break maiden at 36-1 last time out for new connections. Street Miz was third against better last time out and gets a class relief today. Katie's Caddie was second at this level two back.
Race 5, 5:40 p.m.
Selections: No. 12 Smart Dixie Jones, No. 1 Magnum Opus, No. 2 Credit Ready
The late Pick 4 starts here. Smart Dixie Jones found a new closing running-style last time out to break maiden. Magnum Opus has some ability and runs as a first-time gelding today. Credit Ready broke maiden last time out breaking from the rail.
Race 6, 6:11 p.m.
Selections: No. 8 Martywiththeparty, No. 9 Cross Current, No. 10 The Wayne Factor
Martywiththeparty's trainer wins at 25 percent and has a positive R.O.I. with first-time starters. Cross Current has had some nice workoutss at Fair Hill and Laurel Park for this well-bred colt. The Wayne Factor's sire was real fast and has been throwing some runners.
Race 7, 6:42 p.m.
Selections: No. 6 Mr. Stream, No. 10 Svindahl, No. 11 Outfielder
Mr. Stream is a two-time winner on this turf course and his last three races have all been very sharp. Svindahl was a sharp winner here last April, but has been on the shelf since then. Outfielder has won his last two and tries the turf for the first time today for the meet's leading trainer.
Race 8, 7:12 p.m.
Selections: No. 11 Mr. Benz, No. 9 Flaming Humor, No. 13 Jump Ship
Mr. Benz has strong connections who give him a class relief today and run for a tag for the first time. Flaming Humor had a sharp effort last time out to win and break maiden. Jump Ship's four races this year on the turf have been solid.
Best bet: Race 7, No. 6 Mr. Stream (2-1)
Day maker: Race 4, No. 4 Outofthedepths (6-1)
Plays of the day:
Race 1 (Early Pick 5, 12 percent takeout)
1st: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8
2nd: 1, 6, 7
3rd: 4
4th: 3, 4, 6
5th: 1, 12
Cost: $45
Race 4 (Late Pick 5, 12 percent takeout)
4th: 3, 4, 6
5th: 1, 2, 5, 11, 12
6th: 8, 9, 10
7th: 6
8th: 9, 11
Cost: $45