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Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Young Oilers Push Ducks to Game 7 in Western Conf Semis
Oilers Thrashed Ducks in Game Six
The Edmonton Oilers and the Anaheim Ducks meet at Honda Center on Wednesday night in the 7th game of the Western Conference semifinals. The young Oilers roster have waded into uncharted waters in an elimination game. The Ducks veterans must answer questions about their ability to win the big game. This is the fifth consecutive season they have been on the cusp.
Game 7 became a reality after Edmonton thrashed Anaheim 7-1 on Sunday. The Oilers were powered by Leon Draisaitl's first career postseason hat trick. The third-year forward has been unstoppable against Anaheim this season. He has rang up 11 goals and 10 assists in 11 games against the Ducks. While the Ducks have lacked a defensive answer against the German forward.
The Ducks were favored to win the series. That was in danger, as it took a miraculous third-period comeback in Game 5. Anaheim scored three goals in the last 3:16 with their goaltender pulled to win the game. Many observers thought that Edmonton could not muster up a big effort to even compete in the series, much less win it. When most counted them out, Edmonton rebounded and here we stand in what should be a well played Game 7.
Could be a Game of Injured Players
Edmonton's chances should be enhanced if defenseman Oscar Klefbom returns to the lineup. He missed Game 6 with an upper-body injury and is expected to play tonight.
Anaheim will be shorthanded entering the game. Productive winger Patrick Eaves is sidelined with a foot injury that has him in a walking boot. Defenseman Kevin Bieksa is unlikely to play as well.
Oddsmakers opened the Ducks as -120-moneyline favorites versus the Oilers, while the game's total opened at 5.5. The Ducks have crept to a -129 moneyline favorite and total has held at 5.5.
NHL Playoffs Betting Trends
Edmonton Oilers | ||
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Edmonton is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games | ||
Edmonton is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games | ||
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games | ||
Edmonton is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road | ||
Edmonton is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road | ||
Edmonton is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Anaheim | ||
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games when playing Anaheim | ||
Edmonton is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Anaheim | ||
Edmonton is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Anaheim |
Anaheim Ducks | ||
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Anaheim is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games | ||
Anaheim is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games | ||
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Anaheim's last 6 games | ||
Anaheim is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home | ||
Anaheim is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home | ||
Anaheim is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Edmonton | ||
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Anaheim's last 6 games when playing Edmonton | ||
Anaheim is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton | ||
Anaheim is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Edmonton |
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Orioles go for 7th Straight at Washington
Orioles Own MLB's Best Record
The Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Nationals in the 3rd game of a 4 game series on Wednesday at Nationals Park. The Battle of the Belway series has each team hoping their starting pitchers can make it deep into the game.
Wade Miley, who is is 1-1 this season with a 2.27 ERA, faced only four batters Friday. He got hit by line drives twice in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox. The left-hander exited after only two-thirds of an inning because of a left wrist bruise. Stephen Strasburg blanked the Philadelphia Phillies for 5 2/3 innings. He also hit a home run on Friday. It was the first time this season the right-hander did not go at least seven innings. Strasburg has 2.66 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Nationals as -180-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total opened at 7.5. The moneyline now has the Nationals at -164 and the total is still at 7.5.
Baltimore was a 5-4 winner in its last match on the road against the Nationals. They won as +143 underdogs, while the total score of 9 made winners of OVER bettors. They are a bit short-handed in the bullpen now. The team still feeling the effects from two games in which the starters came out early. Miley's game plus the matchup in Boston where starter Kevin Gausman got tossed in the second inning.
The Washington bullpen has been a major source of trouble all season. After giving up three runs in 3 1/3 innings in the loss Tuesday, the Nationals' relievers are ranked last in the National League with a 5.47 ERA.
MLB Betting Trends
Baltimore Orioles 22-10 | ||
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Baltimore is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games | ||
Baltimore is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games | ||
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games | ||
Baltimore is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington | ||
Baltimore is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Washington | ||
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington | ||
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Baltimore's last 11 games when playing on the road against Washington |
Washington Nationals 21-12 | ||
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Washington is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games | ||
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Washington's last 16 games | ||
Washington is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home | ||
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore | ||
Washington is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Baltimore | ||
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore | ||
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games when playing at home against Baltimore |
Next up:
Baltimore at Washington Thursday, May 11
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Improved Twins Travel to Chicgo to Face White Sox
White Sox are Struggling Lately
The Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox meet at New Comiskey Park on Wednesday night. The new season is bringing far different results than last year for manager Paul Molitor's club. The Twins are 8-4 away from home, and they look to add to that success Wednesday night. Last year the Twins were 29-52 on the road.
Minnesota has won five of its past six road games, including three in a row. The Twins are playing with confidence after a dominant 7-2 victory over the White Sox in the series opener Tuesday.
Right hander Phil Hughes will take the mound for the Twins to start this game. Hughes is 4-1 this season with a 4.32 ERA.
White Sox left-hander Derek Holland, who is 3-2, 2.02 ERA. He will oppose the Twins for the second time this year. Hughes outdueled him in the first meeting. Holland allowed two runs in six innings. Holland has not allowed more than two earned runs in any of his first six outings. He is 2-4 with a 4.22 ERA in nine career starts against Minnesota.
Oddsmakers opened the White Sox as -121-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Minnesota was a 7-2 winner in its last match on the road against the White Sox. They won as -107 favorites, while the total score of 9 made winners of PUSH bettors. Byron Buxton is coming off a three-hit performance. That matched a career high and he has hit safely in nine of his past 12 games. Kennys Vargas also will try to stay hot. He has clubbed home runs in each of his past two games.
MLB Betting Trends
Minnesota Twins 16-14 | ||
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Minnesota is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games | ||
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games | ||
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota's last 10 games | ||
Minnesota is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road | ||
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road | ||
Minnesota is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox | ||
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox | ||
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox | ||
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox | ||
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox | ||
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox |
Chicago White Sox 15-16 | ||
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Chi White Sox is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games | ||
Chi White Sox is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games | ||
Chi White Sox is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home | ||
Chi White Sox is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home | ||
Chi White Sox is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota | ||
Chi White Sox is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota | ||
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing Minnesota | ||
Chi White Sox is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota | ||
Chi White Sox is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota | ||
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota |
Next up:
Minnesota at Chicago Thursday, May 11
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NBA Playoffs: Wizards, Celtics Face Off in Crucial Game 5 in Boston
Celtics Look to Slow Wizards John Wall
The Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards have been led by their point guards all season long. The guards should have a major say in Game 5’s result in Boston on Wednesday.
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John Wall has steered the ship for the Wizards throughout the playoffs. He has been excellent against Boston in this series. Through the first four games of the series, Wall put up 27.8 points, 12.3 assists, 2.8 steals and 1.8 blocks. The Celtics don’t seem to have an answer for him – at least on the defensive end of the floor.
However, offensively, the Celtics have Isaiah Thomas, who chided the referees after Game 4, claiming they’re letting the Wizards get away with a lot of grabbing. Thomas averaged 33.0 points and 5.7 assists in three games over the Wizards. He also had an impressive 53-point performance in Game 2 against the Wizards.
The Celtics won the first two games of the series at home, but the Wizards held serve in their two home games. Boston is 8-2 SU and ATS in their last 10 games against the Wizards in Boston.
NBA Playoffs Betting Trends
Washington Wizards 55-37, 47-44-1 ATS | ||
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Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games | ||
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games | ||
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road | ||
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road | ||
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games on the road | ||
Washington is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Boston | ||
Washington is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Boston | ||
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Boston | ||
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston | ||
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston | ||
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games when playing on the road against Boston |
Boston Celtics 59-33, 47-44-1 ATS | ||
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Boston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games | ||
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games | ||
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home | ||
Boston is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games at home | ||
Boston is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home | ||
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home | ||
Boston is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Washington | ||
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Washington | ||
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington | ||
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington | ||
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 11 games when playing at home against Washington |
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Sunday, May 7, 2017
Cavs Going for Sweep in Eastern Conference Semifinals
Raptors in Must Win Against the Cavs
Air Canada Centre will host the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday. Cleveland is out to a 3-0 lead in the series.
The Raptors must win Sunday if they are to extend the best-of-seven series. They do not want to end their season losing on their home court.
Oddsmakers opened the Cavaliers as -5.5-point favorites versus the Raptors, while the game's total opened at 214.5. The Cavs are now 6.5-point favorites and the total has dropped to 212.5.
Toronto was a 115-94 loser in Game 3 of the series. They failed to cover the +3-point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 209 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window. Point guard Kyle Lowry said Saturday it is doubtful that he will be able to play Sunday. He has a sprained left ankle. Lowry, an All-Star, suffered the injury early in the second half of Game 2. He wanted to try playing in Game 3 Friday. Lowry finally give up the effort and heeded the advice of the medical staff.
The Cavaliers won their first 10 playoff games last year. They went on and won the NBA championship. The Cavs are 7-0 so far in the postseason this year. LeBron James, who scored 35 points to lead the Cavaliers on Friday should lead the way again today.
NBA Playoffs Betting Trends
Cleveland Cavaliers 58-31 | ||
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Cleveland is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games | ||
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games | ||
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Cleveland's last 15 games | ||
Cleveland is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road | ||
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road | ||
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto | ||
Cleveland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto | ||
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Toronto | ||
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto | ||
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto | ||
The total has gone UNDER in 19 of Cleveland's last 25 games when playing on the road against Toronto |
Toronto Raptors 55-36 | ||
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Toronto is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games | ||
Toronto is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games | ||
Toronto is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home | ||
Toronto is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home | ||
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Toronto's last 12 games at home | ||
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland | ||
Toronto is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cleveland | ||
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Cleveland | ||
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland | ||
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland | ||
The total has gone UNDER in 19 of Toronto's last 25 games when playing at home against Cleveland |
Next up:
Cleveland home to Toronto Tuesday, May 9 (If Needed)
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Braves and Cardinals Meet in Series Finale
Dickey Shines in Struggling Braves Rotation
The Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals will wrap up their 3 game series today at Suntrust Park in Atlanta. The Braves starters have been getting hammered by the Cardinals. The Cards are looking for a sweep of the Braves.
R.A. Dickey has been the most effective member of a struggling rotation for the Atlanta Braves. The Braves hope Dickey's effectiveness can salvage the finale of a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Dickey has been able to go 3-2 with a 3.94 ERA with his new team despite not having his knuckleball working consistently. That is the most encouraging part of the 42-year-old's success.
Dickey has had to deal with a sore calf his last two starts. He's battled through as his knuckler has come and gone. He gave up two homers on fastballs during his most recent start. It was victory over the Mets. Dickey is 3-1 with a 4.09 ERA in seven games against the Cardinals. His last victory came in 2012 his Cy Young season.
Oddsmakers have the Both pitchers as -105 favorites on the moneyline. The total is sitting at 9.
Cardinals Bats on Fire
Cardinals Starter, Michael Wacha has seen his curveball regain its bite this year. He slumped to a 5.09 ERA last season after going 17-7 with a 3.38 ERA in 2015r. Wacha is 2-1 with a 3.23 ERA. He has gone at least six innings in each of his five starts. He has given up two or less runs in three of those games. Wacha has held opponents to a .095 average (2-for-25) with runners in scoring position.
The Cardinals have won the first two games 10-0 and 5-3 against the Braves. They and have won five straight in Atlanta dating back to Turner Field last season after losing nine of the previous 11 games. Matt Carpenter hit two-run homers in each of the first two games in the series. Aledmys Diaz was 7-for-8 with five RBIs.
MLB Betting Trends
St. Louis Cardinals | ||
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St. Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games | ||
St. Louis is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games | ||
The total has gone OVER in 9 of St. Louis's last 11 games | ||
St. Louis is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road | ||
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road | ||
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games on the road | ||
St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta | ||
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 8 games when playing Atlanta | ||
St. Louis is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta | ||
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta | ||
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta |
Atlanta Braves | ||
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Atlanta is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games | ||
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games | ||
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games | ||
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home | ||
Atlanta is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home | ||
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games at home | ||
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing St. Louis | ||
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing St. Louis | ||
Atlanta is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis | ||
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis | ||
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis |
Friday, May 5, 2017
Kentucky Derby Morning Line Odds & Power Rankings
Kentucky Derby Morning Line Odds & Power Rankings
With the 2017 Kentucky Derby set to get underway tomorrow, you need to know the odds on each and every thoroughbred hopeful in the field, whether it’s one of the top favorites or a longshot with little to no hope.
Here is a look at the most recent 2017 Kentucky Derby odds followed by my thourghbred power rankings.
2017 Kentucky Derby Morning Line Odds
*Also Eligible horses can have jockeys named to ride that have mounts within the body of the field
HORSE | POST | ODDS |
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Classic Empire | 14 | 4-1 |
Always Dreaming | 5 | 5-1 |
McCraken | 15 | 5-1 |
Irish War Cry | 17 | 6-1 |
Gunnevera | 10 | 15-1 |
Gormley | 18 | 15-1 |
Hence | 8 | 15-1 |
Girvin | 7 | 15-1 |
Tapwrit | 16 | 20-1 |
Lookin at Lee | 1 | 20-1 |
Practical Joke | 19 | 20-1 |
Thunder Snow | 2 | 20-1 |
J Boys Echo | 13 | 20-1 |
Royal Mo | 21* | 20-1 |
Irap | 9 | 20-1 |
Battle of Midway | 11 | 30-1 |
Patch | 20 | 30-1 |
State of Honor | 6 | 30-1 |
Untrapped | 4 | 30-1 |
Sonneteer | 12 | 50-1 |
Master Plan | 22* | 50-1 |
Fast and Accurate | 3 | 50-1 |
2017 Kentucky Derby Power Rankings
1. Classic Empire
- Record: 5-0-1 in six starts
- Career Earnings: $2,093,820
- Last race: First in Arkansas Derby
- Five wins and one third place finish are daunting, to say the least.
- Record: 4-0-1 in five starts
- Career Earnings: $385,048
- Last race: Third in Blue Grass, 3 3/4 lengths behind winner Irap.
- Four wins and a third place finish in five starts say that McCracken could win it all.
- Record: 3-1-0 in four starts
- Career Earnings: $849,800
- Last race: First in Louisiana Derby
- Three victories and a second place finish in four starts puts Girvin right at the top with the favorites.
- Record: 3-1-1 in five starts
- Last race: First in Florida Derby
- Career Earnings: $589,000
- Three wins, one second place finish and one third place finish tell me that Always Dreaming will finish in the top three.
- Here is a look at the rest of my 2017 Kentucky Derby power rankings.
- Record: 2-0-0 in three starts
- Career Earnings: $699,460
- Last race: First in Wood Memorial
- Record: 3-0-0 in five starts
- Career Earnings: $920,000
- Last race: First in Santa Anita Derby
- Record: 2-1-0 in five starts
- Career Earnings: $1,137,800
- Last race: Third in Florida Derby.
- Record: 1-0
- Career Earnings: $1,621,063
- Last race: First in UAE Derby
- Record: 2-1-0 in four starts
- Career Earnings: $325,570
- Last race: Fifth in Toyota Blue Grass Stakes
- Record: 1-0-0 in one start
- Career Earnings: $340,362
- Last race: First in Jack Cincinnati Casino Spiral Stakes
11. Practical Joke
- Record: 1-2-1 in four starts
- Career Earnings: $966,000
- Last race: Second in Toyota Blue Grass Stakes
- Record: 1-1-0 in three starts
- Career Earnings: $401,429
- Last race: First in Sunland Derby
- Record: 1-0-0 in four starts
- Career Earnings: $760,000
- Last race: First in Toyota Blue Grass Stakes
- Record: 0-1-0 in one start
- Career Earnings: $290,000
- Last race: Second in Santa Anita Derby
- Record: 1-1-0 in five starts
- Career Earnings: $305,000
- Last race: Fourth in Toyota Blue Grass Stakes
- Record: 1-3-1 in six starts
- Career Earnings: $212,858
- Last race: Sixth in Arkansas Derby
- Record: 0-0-0 in one start
- Career Earnings: $200,000
- Last race: Second in Louisiana Derby
- Record: 0-2-2 in seven starts
- Career Earnings: $428,600
- Last race: Third in Arkansas Derby
- Record: 0-0-0 in two starts
- Career Earnings: $236,000
- Last race: Fourth in Arkansas Derby
- Record: 0-2-1 in three starts
- Career Earnings: $382,548
- Last race: Second in Florida Derby
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143rd Kentucky Derby
The field is set. The morning line odds are out. Who are you picking to win the 143rd Run For the Roses this Saturday?
With 22 possible winners, Classic Empire is a 4-1 favorite in the field of 20 for Saturday’s $2 million showdown of three-year-olds over 1 1.4 miles (2km) at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
Rounding out the top three betting choices are Always Dreaming (5-1) and McCraken (5-1) entering the weekend. Royal Mo and Master Plan were entered as alternates should one of the 20 Kentucky Derby starters scratch before 9 a.m. ET on Friday.
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