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Here are my selections for Friday night. These are not meant to be in exact order, but merely the four horses I think have the best chance to win. For beginners, I suggest exacta boxes with three horses, using two of mine and one of your own. And you can always pick up a copy of Acing Racing 2016 to learn everything you need to know. (These are the picks and format that are available on the free tip sheet at SHRP).
I like the first, fourth, fifth, sixth and eighth races on the card best of all.
FIRST
1-4-3-7
CHI TOWN CHIEF has struggled in last two but picks up Parker and likes this surface
SECOND
3-4-6-5
SUNNY'S FUNNY will be a short price but looks solid here
THIRD
1-5-3-8
MAD GRACE is another short-priced Asmussen runner who looks tough
FOURTH
7-1-6-2
Big class drop should help VALENTINE STREET be in the mix
FIFTH
9-2-4-8
TOMMY GROSSMAN just missed vs. tougher in last and offers good value
SIXTH
5-8-3-1
Will take a flyer with PALADINS WARRIOR, who drops after a so-so debut
SEVENTH
2-6-4-8
BOURBON GLENN has reeled off three in a row and should make it four
EIGHTH
2-5-10-1
Wide open with several firsters that could have an impact on the finish
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