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July 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Twitter is one of the best social media websites on the internet. I’ve been a member there for years. If you’re not signed up and following my tweets yet, then what are you waiting for? Most of my picks this weekend were posted there as I was too busy to do lengthy write ups. Let’s take a look at a few of my comments posted on Twitter via my username @gradedstakes.

I’m going with Flat Out (8-1) in the Suburban. Hopefully I’m not chasing since I picked him in the Foster, but I really do like his chances.

This selection was for the Grade 2 Suburban Handicap. I really liked Flat Out last out in the Stephen Foster where he made a little move up the rail, but didn’t have enough punch. I knew he would be much stronger this time in his third start off the shelf. I was right as Alex Solis guided him to a 6.5 length win. He returned $29.20 for a $2 win wager.

Salvator Mile: Going with Morning Line. Big look to Kensei too.
Kensei ended up winning the Salvator Mile. My reason for liking him was because he hadn’t been two turns in a very long time and some of his better efforts were doing so. Not only that, but his works leading up to the race were lights out. He rallied for a 3/4 length win under jockey Edgar Prado while paying $32.40 for a win bet.
$12 WP on 5 at BEL
This was posted 12 minutes before the Grade 2 Matron at Belmont Park. The filly was named Millionreasonswhy. She broke her maiden coming from off the pace over a sloppy track at Colonial Downs. Throw in a strong pedigree and top jockey John Velazquez and she made an attractive play at just a tick under 7-1. The filly proved me right when she drew clear to a 2 length. I loved that she showed a strong ability to rate. That is imperative in a baby race. Backers including myself got back $15.80 to win and $6.80 to place.
Thanks to these plays I had a spectacular weekend for the second time in a row. Regular followers know that I crushed the Queen’s Plate last week. Stay tuned to my Twitter, Facebook and of course this website for more excellent and free picks. Also, consider signing up with Twin Spires to play the races. I love their contests as well as easy wagering format.
Of course I’m not the only one worth checking out on Twitter. Sid Fernando, Ray Paulick and Claire Novak are all worth checking out. David Crone offers great insight too as does Chris Hernandez. Don’t take my word for it though. Head over to Twitter and check it out for yourself!
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