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Published online on Thursday, Oct. 08, 2009

By Rob D. Rodriguez
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Inside information?

Always buy a program and write down the changes for all the races. The pari-mutuel clerks will be glad to help you with scratch information.

Sometimes people come up to me and ask, "Who do you really like in this race?" Let me tell you that I carry a responsibility to maintain the highest level of integrity for this sport, therefore I will always "play it as it lies," like in golf.

All you have to do is read The Fresno Bee to find out what I really like.

Rob's Play of the Day: Race No. 9, Court Rule (Madera Thoroughbreds)

Rob's Long Shot: Race No. 7, Perkins

How did Rob fare Thursday out of 10 races? 6 winners, 7 seconds, thirds

HORSE RACING 101: TERMINOLOGY

Maiden race: A race only for horses who have never won a race

Claiming race: Races divided into price categories for which a horse may be claimed (purchased) out of that race

Allowance race: Eligibility of the horse is determined by meeting the conditions of past wins and/or earnings

Furlong: 220 yards or one-eighth of a mile; 4 furlongs are a half-mile, 6 furlongs three-quarters of a mile, and 8 furlongs 1 mile

Wire to wire: Used for a horse that wins the race by leading from start to finish


Rob will be using the official morning line the rest of the meet. Please send racing questions to robrod777@indystart.com.

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