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Most race days we post one free selection on our social media pages: our Race of the Day, with a short breakdown of the race and the reason for the pick. It's a sample of how we handicap.
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Scratches, track condition, or a race off the turf can change a pick. Any changes after the Purple Sheet is released are posted here on race day. We don't send an updated sheet.
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