Curci's Corner: Friday, July 1

Friday at Monmouth Park kicks off the big holiday weekend. If you're geared up to play some ponies today, here are a few selections from track fixture Mike Curci, who is a broadcaster, handicapper and editor of Berkeley Heights Patch.

Mike's Picks

1^st – 2-5-6-8

2^nd – 4-11-1-3

3^rd – 2-1-3-6

4^th – 6-1-3-4

5^th – 6-3-4-1

6^th – 8-4-3-5

7^th – 4-2-3-1

8^th – 4-3-7-6

9^th – 7-4-2-1

10^th – 2-4-5-6

11^th – 2-3-5-8

12^th – 8-6-1

Jockeys to Watch (wins on season)

Trujillo 32

Bravo  30

Serpa 19

P. Lopez  17

Carlos Marquez Jr. 19

Trainers to Watch

Scott Volk  9 for 31

Todd Pletcher 9 for 29

Jane Cibelli 6 for 26

Joe Orseno 5 for 23

Horses to Watch

4^th - # 6 Saudi Serenade

5^th - # 6 Spread the Group

6^th - # 8 High on Kitten

11^th - # 2 Just Call My Name

Early Double

1^st # 2 Me You and Her

n  10% Preciaso barn

n  turf to dirt 24%

n  Jockey/trainer combo 38%

n  Use with 5-6-8

2^nd - # 4 Tigerway

n  well bet in return

n  switch to C.C. Lopez

n  comes off excuse trip

n  use with 11-1-3