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Races from Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park and Golden Gate Fields, along with an industry-low 12-percent takeout, will highlight Friday's Stronach 5.
The multi-track wager continues to show a strong return on investment. Last week's Stronach 5, with three of the five winners returning $7 or less, had 42 winning tickets with each worth $2,752.
A field of nine 3-year-olds and up kick off Friday's Stronach 5 at Laurel. The seven-furlong starter optional claimer has a 5-2 entry in Shanghai Superfly and Shane's Jewel trained by Jamie Ness. Even Thunder and Beyond the Victory are both turning back in distance while Walk Away Joe goes out first time for trainer Dale Capuano.