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Mike Welsch

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Daily Racing Form south Florida correspondent, clocker, handicapper

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After prompting a pace that went "as slow as humanly possible" per track announcer Frank Mirahmadi, Evie's Prince sprints away after clearing final hurdle then holds off Hidden Path to win Michael G Walsh Novice race under jockey Graham Watters for trainer Neil Morris.

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Seeking Unity at 12-1 upsets Spa 2nd for Rudy Rod and Luis Saez, both of whom have picked up their games of late after getting off to slow start at the meet.

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Secret Rules(22-1) first off the claim for trainer Michelle Giangiulio, steps up in class, springs big upset to kick off the P6. Luis Rivera Jr. the winning rider.

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Second $20+ winner on car for jockey Luis Saez as 9th time proves the charm for 9-1 Outtswaterbury who slips inside the two favorites to be along in time in Spa 5th for trainer David Donk.

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22-1, 9-1 and now 10-1 to kick off the P6 after first time starter Shesinamood finishes best of all to upset R6 while also completing early P5 returning $110,980 for a $.50 ticket. Shaun Bridgmohan rode the winner for trainer Melanie Giddings.

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That's a hat trick and a well-deserved one for jockey Luis Saez who got Cousin Kristi(2-1) to dig in when joined and seemingly on the verge of being passed by Athena Beach in deep stretch to prove narrowly best in a terrific finish in Spa 7th. Phil Serpe the winning trainer.

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Totally Justified(6-1), one of only 2 maidens in the field and the lone member of the lineup who had never raced on turf, handles the surface change beautifully to upset the P G Johnson Stake under clever handling by jockey Manny Franco. Rusty Arnold the winning trainer.

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Jockey Luis Saez caps off a memorable afternoon in Spa finale with his 4th victory on the card and at yet another big price after he gets Justheart's nose down 1st on the wire at 15-1 while giving trainer Bruce Brown his first win of the meet in the process.

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Nobody picked 6 today at Saratoga which means there will be a carryover of $85,836 heading into Thursday's 11 race program. Five of six returned a very generous $28,612.

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Valtellina(10-1) makes her debut a winning one for trainer Ray Handal, wearing down odds on favorite Off Script to upset Spa 9th, yet another big priced winner for jockey Dylan Davis.

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Emirates Road(8-5) back on the dirt, back with conditioned claimers and back in the winner's circle despite taking a bit of an erratic path in early stretch, Manny Franco aboard for trainer Brad Cox in Spa 10th.

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Dapper Moon(4-1), a courageous second after a poor start in his debut, makes no mistakes the 2nd time around, draws off by 5 lengths from Guns Loaded, Ricardo Santana Jr. up for Dallas Stewart in Spa 8th. Favorite Tap Into This did well to finish 3rd after walking out of gate.

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R Morning Brew(2-1) remains unbeaten, draws off to easy win in Desert Vixen division of Fla. Sire Series at Gulfstream Park. Third win already today for jockey Edgard Zayas, Saffie Joseph trains the Curlin's Honor filly for Averill Racing.

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St. Elias Stable's Rated by Merit(2-5) even better the second time around than in his sensational debut, runs away to a one-sided victory in the Dr. Fager division of the Florida Sire Series after completing 6F in 1:09.45, Jesus Rios aboard for trainer Michael Yates.

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The DRF Clocker Report is back starting Friday with the opening of the Belmont at Aqueduct fall session. File should be available for download shortly.

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Andrea(3-5) now undefeated and un-tested in two starts after dominating the one mile Hallandale Beach Stakes for 2yo fillies at Gulfstream Park for trainer Saffie Joseph, Emisael Jaramillo the winning rider.

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Jockey Renzo Rojas got his first US win in today’s 6 th race at Gulfstream Park for trainer Nader Moubarak. Rojas’ book is being handled by Hall of Fame jockey Edgar Prado.