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Curci's Corner: Friday, Aug. 26

TVG Broadcaster Mike Curci brings you his picks for Friday's races at Monmouth Park.

Mike's Friday Selections

1st – 7-6-4-9

2nd – 6-2-1-8

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3rd – 3-1-4-5

4th – 3-2-6-10

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5th – 7-9-2-5

6th – 6-3-2-5

7th – 3-8-6-7

8th – 1-6-7-8

9th – 1-3-5-11

10th – 7-4-1-8

11th – 9-6-4-8

12th – 7-8-6-1

 

Combos to Watch

  • Mangalee-Pierce Jr. (18%)
  • P. Lopez-Walder (35%)
  • P. Lopez-Pierce Jr. (50%)
  • Boyce-Wolfendale (21%)

 

Leading Jockeys

  • Trujillo (86)
  • P. Lopez (64)
  • Bravo (49)
  • Marquez (35)
  • Serpa (34)

 

Horses to Watch 

3rd - # 3 Curious Luck

  • class relief for hot Margotta barn

5th - # 7 Bracket Buster

  • intriguing Broome newcomer

6th - # 6 Listentothejunkman

  • tough to beat 

7th - # 3 – Witch’s Orchard

  • Bravo-Maragh 2 for 3

 

Early Double

# 7 King Chieca

  • early speed helps
  • first time Fragoso
  • extra distance
  • use with 6-4-9

2nd # 6 Smartie Bobbi

  • important class drop
  • turf-to-dirt
  • solid 2nd here two back
  • use with 2-1-8

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