Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Harrah's Philadelphia
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Race 4 - Post: 1:40 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 76 - Purse:$14000 - 4 YR. OLDS & UNDER NW 3 EXT. PM RACES OR $30,000 LIFETIME 2 YEAR OLDS DRAW INSIDE PA PREFERENCE NO. 5 TSM TITUS T FIRST TIME LASIX
CONSORTIUM*CHOICES
# 4 DARK POOL 12/1
# 8 EDINBURGH 5/2
# 1 BETTER CALL SAUL 7/2
The pick for this race is DARK POOL and the potential win price justifies the long odds. This trainer, and the driver Miller, go together like cookies and milk. Their results together are top notch. EDINBURGH - Good for a win wager just off the amazing prior class stats. Have to like this nice horse. Had one of the best TrackMaster Speed Ratings of the group of animals in his last race. Must use in your bets. BETTER CALL SAUL - The panel of smart guys knows that speed is very important in harness racing. This entrant will unlock our way to a nice score. Very likely the class of the field with an average rating of 78. A nice contender.
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Race 4 - Post: 1:40 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 76 - Purse:$14000 - 4 YR. OLDS & UNDER NW 3 EXT. PM RACES OR $30,000 LIFETIME 2 YEAR OLDS DRAW INSIDE PA PREFERENCE NO. 5 TSM TITUS T FIRST TIME LASIX
CONSORTIUM*CHOICES
# 4 DARK POOL 12/1
# 8 EDINBURGH 5/2
# 1 BETTER CALL SAUL 7/2
The pick for this race is DARK POOL and the potential win price justifies the long odds. This trainer, and the driver Miller, go together like cookies and milk. Their results together are top notch. EDINBURGH - Good for a win wager just off the amazing prior class stats. Have to like this nice horse. Had one of the best TrackMaster Speed Ratings of the group of animals in his last race. Must use in your bets. BETTER CALL SAUL - The panel of smart guys knows that speed is very important in harness racing. This entrant will unlock our way to a nice score. Very likely the class of the field with an average rating of 78. A nice contender.
Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Woodbine
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Race 5 - Post: 8:50 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 82 - Purse:$14000 - FILLIES & MARES, NW $6,000 LAST 5 STARTS OR NW $14,000 LAST 10 STARTS. AE: OPT. CLM. $15,000.
CONSORTIUM*CHOICES
# 2 SING LIKE AN ANGEL 8/1
# 9 MAPLELEA 9/2
# 5 GREYSTONE LADYLIKE 5/1
SING LIKE AN ANGEL is the clear stand out wager in the eyes of the brain trust and is a very nice value-based play given the 8/1 line. Exemplary win stat combined with recent competitive performances. We think she can handle this group. Look for Cullen and this solid standardbred to score in this one. Superb in the top three percentage for the driver/horse tandem. Some trainers just fit better with certain harness racers. That seems to be the case in this race with Cullen. A good wager. MAPLELEA - Top notch win pct combined with recent nice performances. We think she can handle this group. Could very well provide us a win based on very good recent TrackMaster speed figs - earning an avg of 85. GREYSTONE LADYLIKE - Chances are greatly improved for race horses beginning from the 5 position at Woodbine. This mare has been performing against some of the most competitive horses in this pack most recently.
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Race 5 - Post: 8:50 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 82 - Purse:$14000 - FILLIES & MARES, NW $6,000 LAST 5 STARTS OR NW $14,000 LAST 10 STARTS. AE: OPT. CLM. $15,000.
CONSORTIUM*CHOICES
# 2 SING LIKE AN ANGEL 8/1
# 9 MAPLELEA 9/2
# 5 GREYSTONE LADYLIKE 5/1
SING LIKE AN ANGEL is the clear stand out wager in the eyes of the brain trust and is a very nice value-based play given the 8/1 line. Exemplary win stat combined with recent competitive performances. We think she can handle this group. Look for Cullen and this solid standardbred to score in this one. Superb in the top three percentage for the driver/horse tandem. Some trainers just fit better with certain harness racers. That seems to be the case in this race with Cullen. A good wager. MAPLELEA - Top notch win pct combined with recent nice performances. We think she can handle this group. Could very well provide us a win based on very good recent TrackMaster speed figs - earning an avg of 85. GREYSTONE LADYLIKE - Chances are greatly improved for race horses beginning from the 5 position at Woodbine. This mare has been performing against some of the most competitive horses in this pack most recently.
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Camarero Race Track
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Race 4 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $6500 Class Rating: 74
FOR NATIVE THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 116 LBS.; OLDER, 120 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 10 ALLOWED 1 LBS. A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 25 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 25 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500
RECOMMENDED*CHOICES
# 4 EL GRAN CATURO 5/2
# 6 CONCIERTO ACUSTICO 2/1
# 2 CREADOR 3/1
EL GRAN CATURO is my choice. He looks solid in this spot and I expect will be on the lead or close at the halfway point. His 67 average has this gelding with among the most favorable speed figures for this race. Looks very good for the conditions of this contest today, showing solid figures in dirt sprint races as of late. CONCIERTO ACUSTICO - Has to be given a chance - I like the figs from the last contest. Always good to invest in a handler with this kind of solid win percentage - 18 percent - at this distance & surface. CREADOR - The average class fig alone makes this entrant a solid choice. Have to bet on this gelding with the formidable earnings per start in dirt sprint contests.
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Race 4 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $6500 Class Rating: 74
FOR NATIVE THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 116 LBS.; OLDER, 120 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 10 ALLOWED 1 LBS. A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 25 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 25 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500
RECOMMENDED*CHOICES
# 4 EL GRAN CATURO 5/2
# 6 CONCIERTO ACUSTICO 2/1
# 2 CREADOR 3/1
EL GRAN CATURO is my choice. He looks solid in this spot and I expect will be on the lead or close at the halfway point. His 67 average has this gelding with among the most favorable speed figures for this race. Looks very good for the conditions of this contest today, showing solid figures in dirt sprint races as of late. CONCIERTO ACUSTICO - Has to be given a chance - I like the figs from the last contest. Always good to invest in a handler with this kind of solid win percentage - 18 percent - at this distance & surface. CREADOR - The average class fig alone makes this entrant a solid choice. Have to bet on this gelding with the formidable earnings per start in dirt sprint contests.
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Delta Downs
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Race 3 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $11000 Class Rating: 87
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 18 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.
RECOMMENDED*CHOICES
# 6 PROSPECT KNIGHT 4/1
# 8 LIFT ME UP 12/1
# 7 HULA PIE 3/1
PROSPECT KNIGHT is my choice. This pony has some longshot handicapping angles going for him. Is worth a look and may be a wager - strong Equibase speed figs (76 average) at today's distance and surface recently. Has strong Equibase Speed Figures and has to be considered for a wager in this event. LIFT ME UP - Should best this field here, showing strong figs of late. This selection will feel the med change - on Lasix today. HULA PIE - With a solid 70 average speed figure at the distance, seems well suited for today's race. This gelding has posted some nice finishing positions in his last few efforts.
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Race 3 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $11000 Class Rating: 87
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 18 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.
RECOMMENDED*CHOICES
# 6 PROSPECT KNIGHT 4/1
# 8 LIFT ME UP 12/1
# 7 HULA PIE 3/1
PROSPECT KNIGHT is my choice. This pony has some longshot handicapping angles going for him. Is worth a look and may be a wager - strong Equibase speed figs (76 average) at today's distance and surface recently. Has strong Equibase Speed Figures and has to be considered for a wager in this event. LIFT ME UP - Should best this field here, showing strong figs of late. This selection will feel the med change - on Lasix today. HULA PIE - With a solid 70 average speed figure at the distance, seems well suited for today's race. This gelding has posted some nice finishing positions in his last few efforts.
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
Hawthorne - Race #1 - Post: 2:20pm - Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $7,800 Class Rating: 70
Rating:
#1 AWESOME CITIZEN (ML=2/1)
#4 MAFIA MUSCLE MAN (ML=9/5)
AWESOME CITIZEN - This colt likes to lay just off the pace and the way things shape up here, he should get a gorgeous trip. I like the fact that this colt's last speed figure, 70, is tops in this field. Colt is a few starts into a return here. Should give a big race today. MAFIA MUSCLE MAN - This gelding is in good form. Ran first on November 3rd. This gelding was sharp enough to post a 'top two' workout recently. I think he's ready for today's event. When Saez and Rivelli unite on animals the winning pct has been tremendous at 42. Cruised home victorious as he wired the field just recently at Hawthorne. Coming right back to potentially do it again in this field. Have to like the way Rivelli has raced this gelding back into shape off the layoff. Horse is well spotted in this sprint and I think he'll run well today. Earnings per start is something that I believe can be a crucial handicapping aspect. This entrant is ranked at the top in this field.
Vulnerable Contenders: #7 CLEARLY SEE (ML=9/2), #3 C F'S RULER (ML=6/1),
CLEARLY SEE - The Brain always tells me to keep my distance from horses in sprint events that haven't hit the board in sprint events recently. C F'S RULER - Generally I need a sprinter to have some recent success in short distance races in order to support him.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #1 AWESOME CITIZEN to win if you can get odds of 5/2 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,4]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass
Hawthorne - Race #1 - Post: 2:20pm - Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $7,800 Class Rating: 70
Rating:
#1 AWESOME CITIZEN (ML=2/1)
#4 MAFIA MUSCLE MAN (ML=9/5)
AWESOME CITIZEN - This colt likes to lay just off the pace and the way things shape up here, he should get a gorgeous trip. I like the fact that this colt's last speed figure, 70, is tops in this field. Colt is a few starts into a return here. Should give a big race today. MAFIA MUSCLE MAN - This gelding is in good form. Ran first on November 3rd. This gelding was sharp enough to post a 'top two' workout recently. I think he's ready for today's event. When Saez and Rivelli unite on animals the winning pct has been tremendous at 42. Cruised home victorious as he wired the field just recently at Hawthorne. Coming right back to potentially do it again in this field. Have to like the way Rivelli has raced this gelding back into shape off the layoff. Horse is well spotted in this sprint and I think he'll run well today. Earnings per start is something that I believe can be a crucial handicapping aspect. This entrant is ranked at the top in this field.
Vulnerable Contenders: #7 CLEARLY SEE (ML=9/2), #3 C F'S RULER (ML=6/1),
CLEARLY SEE - The Brain always tells me to keep my distance from horses in sprint events that haven't hit the board in sprint events recently. C F'S RULER - Generally I need a sprinter to have some recent success in short distance races in order to support him.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #1 AWESOME CITIZEN to win if you can get odds of 5/2 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,4]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass
Meadowlands: Friday 11/18 Analysis
By Derick Giwner
DRF
Race 1 - $30,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool
Race 3 - $25,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
Race 7 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
MEET STATS: 39 - 101 / $167.00 (-$35.00)
BEST BETS: 5 - 8 / $11.80 (-$4.20)
Best Bet: ULSTER (2nd)
Spot Play: QUANTUM UPTOWN BOY (5th)
Race 1
(5) CELEBRITY ARTEMIS is coming out of what looks like more difficult spots in recent weeks. I’ll take a shot with her in a wide open amateur event. (3) ELLEN’S STREAK ships in with decent form and shows 26 wins over the last two years. (9) CURRENT CRISIS may not be the best horse in the race but has one of the best amateur drivers in the sport at the helm. (10) CYPRESS POINT was even in his debut for this barn. Trainer takes a shot in the bike this time. (6) TAGMASTER has won two straight.
Race 2
(7) ULSTER returns to The Meadowlands at a far reduced level and has no excuses for failure. (4) EXPLOSIVE MAN is perfectly named as he has the talent to pop a huge mile or blow up with a break; tough call. (6) MIDFIELD MAGIC is certainly at a winning level if he brings his best game.
Race 3
(5) WINDSONG ILLUSION finds himself in a perfect spot this week. I’m somewhat concerned about the recent breaks but hopefully he minds his manners. (4) JUSTTHERIGHTTOUCH hasn’t had much opportunity from outside posts on smaller tracks of late; expect early speed tonight. (9) AVIVAS WINNER came up with a big effort last Friday. My only concern tonight is the outside draw.
Race 4
(8) KIWI FOCUS N comes off a pretty nice attempt at Philly and gets a driver switch to Gingras tonight. (2) EXOTIC BEACH is more of my co top choice than second pick. She tired after an uncovered try last time and reunites with Miller, who steered her to victory a couple of starts back. (5) CANDY STYX N shows good form and will be on my tickets, mostly underneath. (6) MISSSOMEBEACH BLUE pounced on my top pick to win last time. (3) YOUNG AMERICAN continues to drop in search of a victory. I wouldn’t be even mildly surprised if she pulled off an upset.
Race 5
(1) QUANTUM UPTOWN BOY finally gets some post relief and that improvement is accompanied by a huge driver change to Gingras. (6) HALL PASS HELEN has been racing a bit better lately and shows a 1:54 2/5 win over this track. (5) ROYAL MALINDA picks up a Hall of Famer in the bike this week.
Race 6
(6) FIRST BET comes off a nice effort where she flashed early speed and pressed the pace uncovered before tiring. She gets my narrow call in a tough race. (1) PAYDAZE ON THE WAY made a couple of moves herself in the same race as the top pick and finished a neck better. She probably deserves to be a lukewarm favorite. (3) QUIK PULSE DAISY gets a driver change to Gingras and was locked into the pocket last time. Don’t be surprised if she is bet off the board in this spot. (7) FUTURE LIFE was Bongiorno’s pick over #s 3 and 6; interesting. (10) MY GIRL GAL has won two straight.
Race 7
(6) TESSA SEELSTER could be a sneaky play in this upper-level condition race for mares. She clearly has gate speed and shows winning miles over larger tracks for top connections. (2) INITTOWINAFORTUNE was over her head in the TVG series and gets class relief now. She lures Callahan off of three other contenders. (1) GWENEEEE J was completely flat off live cover last time in her second start off a small layoff; driver change. (7) NOT BEFORE EIGHT makes her second start off the bench and is more than capable of stepping up.
Race 8
(6) WORLD CUP is way down the class ladder for him at this track. Even a solid B effort should get the job done. (2) FLYING ISA N broke and still raced gamely for second last time; main threat. (5) SWEET JUSTICE sat last but finished up willingly last time. He drops in class but got unlucky catching a decent field; mixed feelings.
Race 9
(4) INTOVIEW gets a touch of class relief and a major driver switch to Gingras. (3) MEDIA QUEEN N is another moving down slightly. She should provide good value with Siegelman in the bike. (9) RIGHT STUFF picked up a win last time but is stuck with an outside post now.
Race 10
(10) ITS PAYDAY FRIDAY came up with a big effort in defeat last time to miss by only a nose with trainer Renaldo Morales III in the bike. I’m not thrilled with post 10, but the switch to Callahan can’t hurt. (4) NOWUCIT NOWUDONT kept his act together in the stretch and picked up another win at this level; clear player and likely favorite. (6) CALL ME RICHARD wasn’t going far from post seven at Yonkers in his first start for this barn; eligible to improve. (7) COUNT SPEED moves into a new barn and has big track experience.
Race 11
(5) PURITY jumped on the lead last time and lost all chance despite pacing home reasonably well. Let’s give him a second chance. (1) LET HER ROCK had good late energy in the stretch last week and gets a major driver change tonight. (7) APPLE PIE ANGEL was used to the front and weakened a week ago. She can improve in her second start for this stable. (4) ALL NATIVE ships in sharp.
By Derick Giwner
DRF
Race 1 - $30,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool
Race 3 - $25,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
Race 7 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
MEET STATS: 39 - 101 / $167.00 (-$35.00)
BEST BETS: 5 - 8 / $11.80 (-$4.20)
Best Bet: ULSTER (2nd)
Spot Play: QUANTUM UPTOWN BOY (5th)
Race 1
(5) CELEBRITY ARTEMIS is coming out of what looks like more difficult spots in recent weeks. I’ll take a shot with her in a wide open amateur event. (3) ELLEN’S STREAK ships in with decent form and shows 26 wins over the last two years. (9) CURRENT CRISIS may not be the best horse in the race but has one of the best amateur drivers in the sport at the helm. (10) CYPRESS POINT was even in his debut for this barn. Trainer takes a shot in the bike this time. (6) TAGMASTER has won two straight.
Race 2
(7) ULSTER returns to The Meadowlands at a far reduced level and has no excuses for failure. (4) EXPLOSIVE MAN is perfectly named as he has the talent to pop a huge mile or blow up with a break; tough call. (6) MIDFIELD MAGIC is certainly at a winning level if he brings his best game.
Race 3
(5) WINDSONG ILLUSION finds himself in a perfect spot this week. I’m somewhat concerned about the recent breaks but hopefully he minds his manners. (4) JUSTTHERIGHTTOUCH hasn’t had much opportunity from outside posts on smaller tracks of late; expect early speed tonight. (9) AVIVAS WINNER came up with a big effort last Friday. My only concern tonight is the outside draw.
Race 4
(8) KIWI FOCUS N comes off a pretty nice attempt at Philly and gets a driver switch to Gingras tonight. (2) EXOTIC BEACH is more of my co top choice than second pick. She tired after an uncovered try last time and reunites with Miller, who steered her to victory a couple of starts back. (5) CANDY STYX N shows good form and will be on my tickets, mostly underneath. (6) MISSSOMEBEACH BLUE pounced on my top pick to win last time. (3) YOUNG AMERICAN continues to drop in search of a victory. I wouldn’t be even mildly surprised if she pulled off an upset.
Race 5
(1) QUANTUM UPTOWN BOY finally gets some post relief and that improvement is accompanied by a huge driver change to Gingras. (6) HALL PASS HELEN has been racing a bit better lately and shows a 1:54 2/5 win over this track. (5) ROYAL MALINDA picks up a Hall of Famer in the bike this week.
Race 6
(6) FIRST BET comes off a nice effort where she flashed early speed and pressed the pace uncovered before tiring. She gets my narrow call in a tough race. (1) PAYDAZE ON THE WAY made a couple of moves herself in the same race as the top pick and finished a neck better. She probably deserves to be a lukewarm favorite. (3) QUIK PULSE DAISY gets a driver change to Gingras and was locked into the pocket last time. Don’t be surprised if she is bet off the board in this spot. (7) FUTURE LIFE was Bongiorno’s pick over #s 3 and 6; interesting. (10) MY GIRL GAL has won two straight.
Race 7
(6) TESSA SEELSTER could be a sneaky play in this upper-level condition race for mares. She clearly has gate speed and shows winning miles over larger tracks for top connections. (2) INITTOWINAFORTUNE was over her head in the TVG series and gets class relief now. She lures Callahan off of three other contenders. (1) GWENEEEE J was completely flat off live cover last time in her second start off a small layoff; driver change. (7) NOT BEFORE EIGHT makes her second start off the bench and is more than capable of stepping up.
Race 8
(6) WORLD CUP is way down the class ladder for him at this track. Even a solid B effort should get the job done. (2) FLYING ISA N broke and still raced gamely for second last time; main threat. (5) SWEET JUSTICE sat last but finished up willingly last time. He drops in class but got unlucky catching a decent field; mixed feelings.
Race 9
(4) INTOVIEW gets a touch of class relief and a major driver switch to Gingras. (3) MEDIA QUEEN N is another moving down slightly. She should provide good value with Siegelman in the bike. (9) RIGHT STUFF picked up a win last time but is stuck with an outside post now.
Race 10
(10) ITS PAYDAY FRIDAY came up with a big effort in defeat last time to miss by only a nose with trainer Renaldo Morales III in the bike. I’m not thrilled with post 10, but the switch to Callahan can’t hurt. (4) NOWUCIT NOWUDONT kept his act together in the stretch and picked up another win at this level; clear player and likely favorite. (6) CALL ME RICHARD wasn’t going far from post seven at Yonkers in his first start for this barn; eligible to improve. (7) COUNT SPEED moves into a new barn and has big track experience.
Race 11
(5) PURITY jumped on the lead last time and lost all chance despite pacing home reasonably well. Let’s give him a second chance. (1) LET HER ROCK had good late energy in the stretch last week and gets a major driver change tonight. (7) APPLE PIE ANGEL was used to the front and weakened a week ago. She can improve in her second start for this stable. (4) ALL NATIVE ships in sharp.
Meadowlands: Friday 11/18 Analysis
By Derick Giwner
DRF
Race 1 - $30,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool
Race 3 - $25,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
Race 7 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
MEET STATS: 39 - 101 / $167.00 (-$35.00)
BEST BETS: 5 - 8 / $11.80 (-$4.20)
Best Bet: ULSTER (2nd)
Spot Play: QUANTUM UPTOWN BOY (5th)
Race 1
(5) CELEBRITY ARTEMIS is coming out of what looks like more difficult spots in recent weeks. I’ll take a shot with her in a wide open amateur event. (3) ELLEN’S STREAK ships in with decent form and shows 26 wins over the last two years. (9) CURRENT CRISIS may not be the best horse in the race but has one of the best amateur drivers in the sport at the helm. (10) CYPRESS POINT was even in his debut for this barn. Trainer takes a shot in the bike this time. (6) TAGMASTER has won two straight.
Race 2
(7) ULSTER returns to The Meadowlands at a far reduced level and has no excuses for failure. (4) EXPLOSIVE MAN is perfectly named as he has the talent to pop a huge mile or blow up with a break; tough call. (6) MIDFIELD MAGIC is certainly at a winning level if he brings his best game.
Race 3
(5) WINDSONG ILLUSION finds himself in a perfect spot this week. I’m somewhat concerned about the recent breaks but hopefully he minds his manners. (4) JUSTTHERIGHTTOUCH hasn’t had much opportunity from outside posts on smaller tracks of late; expect early speed tonight. (9) AVIVAS WINNER came up with a big effort last Friday. My only concern tonight is the outside draw.
Race 4
(8) KIWI FOCUS N comes off a pretty nice attempt at Philly and gets a driver switch to Gingras tonight. (2) EXOTIC BEACH is more of my co top choice than second pick. She tired after an uncovered try last time and reunites with Miller, who steered her to victory a couple of starts back. (5) CANDY STYX N shows good form and will be on my tickets, mostly underneath. (6) MISSSOMEBEACH BLUE pounced on my top pick to win last time. (3) YOUNG AMERICAN continues to drop in search of a victory. I wouldn’t be even mildly surprised if she pulled off an upset.
Race 5
(1) QUANTUM UPTOWN BOY finally gets some post relief and that improvement is accompanied by a huge driver change to Gingras. (6) HALL PASS HELEN has been racing a bit better lately and shows a 1:54 2/5 win over this track. (5) ROYAL MALINDA picks up a Hall of Famer in the bike this week.
Race 6
(6) FIRST BET comes off a nice effort where she flashed early speed and pressed the pace uncovered before tiring. She gets my narrow call in a tough race. (1) PAYDAZE ON THE WAY made a couple of moves herself in the same race as the top pick and finished a neck better. She probably deserves to be a lukewarm favorite. (3) QUIK PULSE DAISY gets a driver change to Gingras and was locked into the pocket last time. Don’t be surprised if she is bet off the board in this spot. (7) FUTURE LIFE was Bongiorno’s pick over #s 3 and 6; interesting. (10) MY GIRL GAL has won two straight.
Race 7
(6) TESSA SEELSTER could be a sneaky play in this upper-level condition race for mares. She clearly has gate speed and shows winning miles over larger tracks for top connections. (2) INITTOWINAFORTUNE was over her head in the TVG series and gets class relief now. She lures Callahan off of three other contenders. (1) GWENEEEE J was completely flat off live cover last time in her second start off a small layoff; driver change. (7) NOT BEFORE EIGHT makes her second start off the bench and is more than capable of stepping up.
Race 8
(6) WORLD CUP is way down the class ladder for him at this track. Even a solid B effort should get the job done. (2) FLYING ISA N broke and still raced gamely for second last time; main threat. (5) SWEET JUSTICE sat last but finished up willingly last time. He drops in class but got unlucky catching a decent field; mixed feelings.
Race 9
(4) INTOVIEW gets a touch of class relief and a major driver switch to Gingras. (3) MEDIA QUEEN N is another moving down slightly. She should provide good value with Siegelman in the bike. (9) RIGHT STUFF picked up a win last time but is stuck with an outside post now.
Race 10
(10) ITS PAYDAY FRIDAY came up with a big effort in defeat last time to miss by only a nose with trainer Renaldo Morales III in the bike. I’m not thrilled with post 10, but the switch to Callahan can’t hurt. (4) NOWUCIT NOWUDONT kept his act together in the stretch and picked up another win at this level; clear player and likely favorite. (6) CALL ME RICHARD wasn’t going far from post seven at Yonkers in his first start for this barn; eligible to improve. (7) COUNT SPEED moves into a new barn and has big track experience.
Race 11
(5) PURITY jumped on the lead last time and lost all chance despite pacing home reasonably well. Let’s give him a second chance. (1) LET HER ROCK had good late energy in the stretch last week and gets a major driver change tonight. (7) APPLE PIE ANGEL was used to the front and weakened a week ago. She can improve in her second start for this stable. (4) ALL NATIVE ships in sharp.
By Derick Giwner
DRF
Race 1 - $30,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool
Race 3 - $25,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
Race 7 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
MEET STATS: 39 - 101 / $167.00 (-$35.00)
BEST BETS: 5 - 8 / $11.80 (-$4.20)
Best Bet: ULSTER (2nd)
Spot Play: QUANTUM UPTOWN BOY (5th)
Race 1
(5) CELEBRITY ARTEMIS is coming out of what looks like more difficult spots in recent weeks. I’ll take a shot with her in a wide open amateur event. (3) ELLEN’S STREAK ships in with decent form and shows 26 wins over the last two years. (9) CURRENT CRISIS may not be the best horse in the race but has one of the best amateur drivers in the sport at the helm. (10) CYPRESS POINT was even in his debut for this barn. Trainer takes a shot in the bike this time. (6) TAGMASTER has won two straight.
Race 2
(7) ULSTER returns to The Meadowlands at a far reduced level and has no excuses for failure. (4) EXPLOSIVE MAN is perfectly named as he has the talent to pop a huge mile or blow up with a break; tough call. (6) MIDFIELD MAGIC is certainly at a winning level if he brings his best game.
Race 3
(5) WINDSONG ILLUSION finds himself in a perfect spot this week. I’m somewhat concerned about the recent breaks but hopefully he minds his manners. (4) JUSTTHERIGHTTOUCH hasn’t had much opportunity from outside posts on smaller tracks of late; expect early speed tonight. (9) AVIVAS WINNER came up with a big effort last Friday. My only concern tonight is the outside draw.
Race 4
(8) KIWI FOCUS N comes off a pretty nice attempt at Philly and gets a driver switch to Gingras tonight. (2) EXOTIC BEACH is more of my co top choice than second pick. She tired after an uncovered try last time and reunites with Miller, who steered her to victory a couple of starts back. (5) CANDY STYX N shows good form and will be on my tickets, mostly underneath. (6) MISSSOMEBEACH BLUE pounced on my top pick to win last time. (3) YOUNG AMERICAN continues to drop in search of a victory. I wouldn’t be even mildly surprised if she pulled off an upset.
Race 5
(1) QUANTUM UPTOWN BOY finally gets some post relief and that improvement is accompanied by a huge driver change to Gingras. (6) HALL PASS HELEN has been racing a bit better lately and shows a 1:54 2/5 win over this track. (5) ROYAL MALINDA picks up a Hall of Famer in the bike this week.
Race 6
(6) FIRST BET comes off a nice effort where she flashed early speed and pressed the pace uncovered before tiring. She gets my narrow call in a tough race. (1) PAYDAZE ON THE WAY made a couple of moves herself in the same race as the top pick and finished a neck better. She probably deserves to be a lukewarm favorite. (3) QUIK PULSE DAISY gets a driver change to Gingras and was locked into the pocket last time. Don’t be surprised if she is bet off the board in this spot. (7) FUTURE LIFE was Bongiorno’s pick over #s 3 and 6; interesting. (10) MY GIRL GAL has won two straight.
Race 7
(6) TESSA SEELSTER could be a sneaky play in this upper-level condition race for mares. She clearly has gate speed and shows winning miles over larger tracks for top connections. (2) INITTOWINAFORTUNE was over her head in the TVG series and gets class relief now. She lures Callahan off of three other contenders. (1) GWENEEEE J was completely flat off live cover last time in her second start off a small layoff; driver change. (7) NOT BEFORE EIGHT makes her second start off the bench and is more than capable of stepping up.
Race 8
(6) WORLD CUP is way down the class ladder for him at this track. Even a solid B effort should get the job done. (2) FLYING ISA N broke and still raced gamely for second last time; main threat. (5) SWEET JUSTICE sat last but finished up willingly last time. He drops in class but got unlucky catching a decent field; mixed feelings.
Race 9
(4) INTOVIEW gets a touch of class relief and a major driver switch to Gingras. (3) MEDIA QUEEN N is another moving down slightly. She should provide good value with Siegelman in the bike. (9) RIGHT STUFF picked up a win last time but is stuck with an outside post now.
Race 10
(10) ITS PAYDAY FRIDAY came up with a big effort in defeat last time to miss by only a nose with trainer Renaldo Morales III in the bike. I’m not thrilled with post 10, but the switch to Callahan can’t hurt. (4) NOWUCIT NOWUDONT kept his act together in the stretch and picked up another win at this level; clear player and likely favorite. (6) CALL ME RICHARD wasn’t going far from post seven at Yonkers in his first start for this barn; eligible to improve. (7) COUNT SPEED moves into a new barn and has big track experience.
Race 11
(5) PURITY jumped on the lead last time and lost all chance despite pacing home reasonably well. Let’s give him a second chance. (1) LET HER ROCK had good late energy in the stretch last week and gets a major driver change tonight. (7) APPLE PIE ANGEL was used to the front and weakened a week ago. She can improve in her second start for this stable. (4) ALL NATIVE ships in sharp.
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Delta Downs
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 3 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $11000 Class Rating: 87
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 18 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.
RECOMMENDED*CHOICES
# 6 PROSPECT KNIGHT 4/1
# 8 LIFT ME UP 12/1
# 7 HULA PIE 3/1
PROSPECT KNIGHT is my choice. This pony has some longshot handicapping angles going for him. Is worth a look and may be a wager - strong Equibase speed figs (76 average) at today's distance and surface recently. Has strong Equibase Speed Figures and has to be considered for a wager in this event. LIFT ME UP - Should best this field here, showing strong figs of late. This selection will feel the med change - on Lasix today. HULA PIE - With a solid 70 average speed figure at the distance, seems well suited for today's race. This gelding has posted some nice finishing positions in his last few efforts.
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 3 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $11000 Class Rating: 87
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 18 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.
RECOMMENDED*CHOICES
# 6 PROSPECT KNIGHT 4/1
# 8 LIFT ME UP 12/1
# 7 HULA PIE 3/1
PROSPECT KNIGHT is my choice. This pony has some longshot handicapping angles going for him. Is worth a look and may be a wager - strong Equibase speed figs (76 average) at today's distance and surface recently. Has strong Equibase Speed Figures and has to be considered for a wager in this event. LIFT ME UP - Should best this field here, showing strong figs of late. This selection will feel the med change - on Lasix today. HULA PIE - With a solid 70 average speed figure at the distance, seems well suited for today's race. This gelding has posted some nice finishing positions in his last few efforts.
SPOT PLAYS
For Friday
TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE
Aqueduct (3rd) Neoclassic, 7-2
(6th) Beautiful Nite Sky, 7-2
Charles Town (5th) Rocket Bid, 7-2
(6th) Puget Sound, 10-1
Churchill Downs (3rd) Justanotherbird, 8-1
(6th) Sister Blues, 7-2
Del Mar (1st) Santa Nella, 7-2
(5th) Bold Prophet, 3-1
Delta Downs (7th) Coast of La, 8-1
(8th) Vieja Luna, 9-2
Finger Lakes (4th) Noir et Bleu, 6-1
(6th) Quick Posse, 3-1
Golden Gate Fields (6th) Silver Minx, 3-1
(7th) Flash of Lightning, 7-2
Gulfstream Park West (6th) Chatiment, 8-1
(8th) What Power, 6-1
Hawthorne (2nd) Lydia's Angel, 7-2
(5th) Keeker, 6-1
Laurel Park (1st) Magician's Vanity, 3-1
(7th) Royal Source, 4-1
Penn National (6th) Midnight Princess, 5-1
(8th) The Queen's Reign, 3-1
Remington Park (2nd) South Wimbledon, 4-1
(9th) Long Station, 3-1
Retama Park (5th) Moojab Royal, 8-1
(7th) Sing It Up, 9-2
Woodbine (4th) Vow to Romance, 3-1
(9th) Jimmies Truck, 6-1
For Friday
TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE
Aqueduct (3rd) Neoclassic, 7-2
(6th) Beautiful Nite Sky, 7-2
Charles Town (5th) Rocket Bid, 7-2
(6th) Puget Sound, 10-1
Churchill Downs (3rd) Justanotherbird, 8-1
(6th) Sister Blues, 7-2
Del Mar (1st) Santa Nella, 7-2
(5th) Bold Prophet, 3-1
Delta Downs (7th) Coast of La, 8-1
(8th) Vieja Luna, 9-2
Finger Lakes (4th) Noir et Bleu, 6-1
(6th) Quick Posse, 3-1
Golden Gate Fields (6th) Silver Minx, 3-1
(7th) Flash of Lightning, 7-2
Gulfstream Park West (6th) Chatiment, 8-1
(8th) What Power, 6-1
Hawthorne (2nd) Lydia's Angel, 7-2
(5th) Keeker, 6-1
Laurel Park (1st) Magician's Vanity, 3-1
(7th) Royal Source, 4-1
Penn National (6th) Midnight Princess, 5-1
(8th) The Queen's Reign, 3-1
Remington Park (2nd) South Wimbledon, 4-1
(9th) Long Station, 3-1
Retama Park (5th) Moojab Royal, 8-1
(7th) Sing It Up, 9-2
Woodbine (4th) Vow to Romance, 3-1
(9th) Jimmies Truck, 6-1
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
Hawthorne - Race #1 - Post: 2:20pm - Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $7,800 Class Rating: 70
Rating:
#1 AWESOME CITIZEN (ML=2/1)
#4 MAFIA MUSCLE MAN (ML=9/5)
AWESOME CITIZEN - This colt likes to lay just off the pace and the way things shape up here, he should get a gorgeous trip. I like the fact that this colt's last speed figure, 70, is tops in this field. Colt is a few starts into a return here. Should give a big race today. MAFIA MUSCLE MAN - This gelding is in good form. Ran first on November 3rd. This gelding was sharp enough to post a 'top two' workout recently. I think he's ready for today's event. When Saez and Rivelli unite on animals the winning pct has been tremendous at 42. Cruised home victorious as he wired the field just recently at Hawthorne. Coming right back to potentially do it again in this field. Have to like the way Rivelli has raced this gelding back into shape off the layoff. Horse is well spotted in this sprint and I think he'll run well today. Earnings per start is something that I believe can be a crucial handicapping aspect. This entrant is ranked at the top in this field.
Vulnerable Contenders: #7 CLEARLY SEE (ML=9/2), #3 C F'S RULER (ML=6/1),
CLEARLY SEE - The Brain always tells me to keep my distance from horses in sprint events that haven't hit the board in sprint events recently. C F'S RULER - Generally I need a sprinter to have some recent success in short distance races in order to support him.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #1 AWESOME CITIZEN to win if you can get odds of 5/2 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,4]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass
Hawthorne - Race #1 - Post: 2:20pm - Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $7,800 Class Rating: 70
Rating:
#1 AWESOME CITIZEN (ML=2/1)
#4 MAFIA MUSCLE MAN (ML=9/5)
AWESOME CITIZEN - This colt likes to lay just off the pace and the way things shape up here, he should get a gorgeous trip. I like the fact that this colt's last speed figure, 70, is tops in this field. Colt is a few starts into a return here. Should give a big race today. MAFIA MUSCLE MAN - This gelding is in good form. Ran first on November 3rd. This gelding was sharp enough to post a 'top two' workout recently. I think he's ready for today's event. When Saez and Rivelli unite on animals the winning pct has been tremendous at 42. Cruised home victorious as he wired the field just recently at Hawthorne. Coming right back to potentially do it again in this field. Have to like the way Rivelli has raced this gelding back into shape off the layoff. Horse is well spotted in this sprint and I think he'll run well today. Earnings per start is something that I believe can be a crucial handicapping aspect. This entrant is ranked at the top in this field.
Vulnerable Contenders: #7 CLEARLY SEE (ML=9/2), #3 C F'S RULER (ML=6/1),
CLEARLY SEE - The Brain always tells me to keep my distance from horses in sprint events that haven't hit the board in sprint events recently. C F'S RULER - Generally I need a sprinter to have some recent success in short distance races in order to support him.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #1 AWESOME CITIZEN to win if you can get odds of 5/2 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,4]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
Golden Gate Fields - Race #8 - Post: 4:14pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $9,000 Class Rating: 93
Rating:
#4 GO MOJAVE GO (ML=3/1)
GO MOJAVE GO - Sneaky speed on this one. He'll probably be stalking thoroughbreds on the back side, then demolish them down the stretch. Trainer Specht moves this thoroughbred down in class to face weaker company. Look for a strong effort this time out.
Vulnerable Contenders: #3 UNION LEGEND (ML=5/2), #2 A TOAST TO YOU (ML=7/2), #1 ZIP IT UP (ML=9/2),
UNION LEGEND - Finished first in his most recent race with a mediocre rating. When I look at today's class rating, it would take an improved performance to score after that in this bunch. A TOAST TO YOU - I forecast bad luck for this horse in this affair. ZIP IT UP - Don't think that this colt has value at 9/2 today.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #4 GO MOJAVE GO to win. Have to have odds of at least 1/1 or better though
EXACTA WAGERS:
4 with [1,3]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip
SUPER HIGH FIVE WAGERS:
None
Golden Gate Fields - Race #8 - Post: 4:14pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $9,000 Class Rating: 93
Rating:
#4 GO MOJAVE GO (ML=3/1)
GO MOJAVE GO - Sneaky speed on this one. He'll probably be stalking thoroughbreds on the back side, then demolish them down the stretch. Trainer Specht moves this thoroughbred down in class to face weaker company. Look for a strong effort this time out.
Vulnerable Contenders: #3 UNION LEGEND (ML=5/2), #2 A TOAST TO YOU (ML=7/2), #1 ZIP IT UP (ML=9/2),
UNION LEGEND - Finished first in his most recent race with a mediocre rating. When I look at today's class rating, it would take an improved performance to score after that in this bunch. A TOAST TO YOU - I forecast bad luck for this horse in this affair. ZIP IT UP - Don't think that this colt has value at 9/2 today.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #4 GO MOJAVE GO to win. Have to have odds of at least 1/1 or better though
EXACTA WAGERS:
4 with [1,3]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip
SUPER HIGH FIVE WAGERS:
None
Handicapped by Rick Needham at Aqueduct
RACE #1 - 12:20 PM
8.0 FURLONGS DIRT THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD $14,000.00 CLAIMING $27,000.00 PURSE
#3 RIVER DATE
#1 READY STRIKE / #1A KENYAN
#4 PRIME TIME MAN
#6 INSTANT REPLAY
#3 RIVER DATE is the overall speed and pace profile leader in this field racing at today's distance of a mile on the dirt, and has hit the board in four straight, winning twice, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in his 3rd race back. Jockey Javier Castellano and Trainer Rudy Rodriguez send him to the post ... they've hit the board with 56% of their entries saddled as a team to date. #1 READY STRIKE has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in two of his last three outings, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in his 2nd race back. The stablemate, #1A READY STRIKE has hit the board in three straight, winning in both his 2nd and 3rd races back.
RACE #1 - 12:20 PM
8.0 FURLONGS DIRT THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD $14,000.00 CLAIMING $27,000.00 PURSE
#3 RIVER DATE
#1 READY STRIKE / #1A KENYAN
#4 PRIME TIME MAN
#6 INSTANT REPLAY
#3 RIVER DATE is the overall speed and pace profile leader in this field racing at today's distance of a mile on the dirt, and has hit the board in four straight, winning twice, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in his 3rd race back. Jockey Javier Castellano and Trainer Rudy Rodriguez send him to the post ... they've hit the board with 56% of their entries saddled as a team to date. #1 READY STRIKE has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in two of his last three outings, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in his 2nd race back. The stablemate, #1A READY STRIKE has hit the board in three straight, winning in both his 2nd and 3rd races back.
Woodbine Harness: Friday 11/18 Analysis
By Garnet Barnsdale
DRF
Race 1 - $40,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool
Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
PICK 5: 1,2,5/3,7/2/6,9,10/1,3,5,8 = $14.40
EARLY PICK 4: 6,9,10/1,3,5,8/1,4,7,9/2 = $48
LATE PICK 4: 1,2,3,7/1,4,5/4,8/1,3,6 = $72
MEET STATS: 10 - 42 / $61.30 BEST BETS: 2 - 4 / $6.00
SPOT PLAYS: 0 - 4 / $0.00
Best Bet: GEORGIES POCKETS (3rd)
Spot Play: RIDE AWAY SHARK (5th)
Race 1
(2) ST LADS PENNY LANE was game in defeat in conditions that didn't favor closers last time. She has a big shot here if the track is playing fair. (5) LIGHTS GO OUT should wake up with the class drop here and Saftic has been known to drive her very aggressively in this class; using. (1) REGAL LUCK got way too far back early last time on a track that was playing to speed. A rebound effort is very possible here. (4) BIG TSUNAMI is a threat with the late speed she has been showing of late.
Race 2
(3) SAFEKEEPING keeps rolling and can win using various styles; sticking with her. (7) MAJOR MUSCLE was just short vs. the choice last time when caught just before the wire. This looks like another two-horse race. (1) WINDSONG MAGIC should leave in the top flight and stick around for a share. (2) MOONLIGHT COCKTAIL is another that should be close early and may stay for a smaller slice.
Race 3
(2) GEORGIES POCKETS has dominated this series to this point and there is no reason to believe it will stop here. (3) MONOPOLY raced well for Jamieson last time and he sticks here; consider for exotics. (1) JLS BAD MOON RISIN is always passing horses and is a good one to use in your tri bets. (6) MOONSTAR MISSION can threaten if he stays flat, but the break in stride last time raises concerns.
Race 4
(9) BRING ME DIAMONDS comes up tagged for the first time here and she should be put into the race immediately; top call. (6) MISS JONES SHOOTER reversed her form with the drop into claimers last week. Keep her on your multi-race tickets. (10) JUMP JIVE AND JAM can be a lot closer here with the drop into a claimer. (4) CHARMING HILL takes slices frequently and she should share here, too racing from close range.
Race 5
(3) RIDE AWAY SHARK raced great last time against the speed bias. With the drop in class, expect a much more aggressive steer this time. (8) TWIN B INSPIRING also drops and she could take these a long way on the front end of she can clear quickly. (5) GREYSTONE LADYLIKE has taken her season mark here the past two years and a wakeup is very possible here with the class drop and move to the middle of the gate. (1) REGAL ROXY moves up off a sharp win and she is not impossible here in her current good form.
Race 6
(4) DOCS SAUSALITO can lay much closer early here and capitalize on what should be a hot early pace in this stakes series final; call to upset. (7) QUEENOFTHEJUNGLE stayed in last week, but was prominent in the first leg of the series and is another to consider at a price here. (9) TEMPUS SEELSTER rates highly on form and current condition, but this post may work against her. (1) NEVER ANY DOUBT tripped out perfectly to win last week and another golden trip isn't out of the question here in a highly-contentious dash.
Race 7
(2) SENIOR K went a long trip last week and was still close at the finish. Look for him to try to control things here. (7) P L JACKSON had an eventful trip himself last week and was live at the wire. His consistency and sharpness can't be ignored here. (6) TWOMACSONEMACH capitalized chasing a hot pace last week, but he could get a similar scenario here; respect. (5) THINK ON IT is on a roll, but he is unlikely to be left alone on the lead this time.
Race 8
(1) MANOFMANYIMAGES closed well on a speed-biased track last week. Expect him to make his move much earlier here. (3) MERCHANDISER could show much more early speed here starting from the inside and he is a threat to lead all the way. (2) HONOR ABOVE ALL will be passing foes late and could threaten for the win if his trip works out. (7) ALLIES GIFT has been hot at Flamboro and she beat a pretty good Preferred field two back. She can share here.
Race 9
(4) SELLING THE DREAM should be closer early here leaving from an improved post and she should get an honest pace to chase here. (5) STONEBRIDGE QUEST should be the main speed threat again and the weather conditions often make the front the place to be on this track. (1) RUBIS PRESCOTT should be leaving hard on the class drop here and if she lands in the pocket early, she will be tough. (9) LINWOOD BEACHGIRL will likely be overbet dropping out of the Breeders Crown and post 9 isn't great for her. I will play against her.
Race 10
(4) MAJESTIC PRESENCE made tow moves last week and was nailed only late. She should be prominent throughout here. (8) TRUMPETS comes off a sharp win and her improved form should be respected here. (5) DEVILS ADVOCATE was improving for Vanderkemp before she broke last time. She should be a contender if she stays flat. (2) WHAMBAMTHANKUMAAM is another that blew up early last time that figures to make the ticket if she can stay trotting here.
Race 11
(3) NINETTE B drops in class, gets a good post and looks as good as any in a head-scratcher to end the card. (6) WILDCAT BEAUTY also figures on the class drop, but notice the weak win record. (1) KISS ME OR NOT should contend if she can get away close to the top from the tricky inside post. (8) SHOW SOME LEG closed well off a good trip last week, but the move outside here makes it tougher for her. (9) ARTISTIC MADISON is a shell of her former self at this point but her last race wasn't bad and she may improve as the weather gets colder.
By Garnet Barnsdale
DRF
Race 1 - $40,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool
Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
PICK 5: 1,2,5/3,7/2/6,9,10/1,3,5,8 = $14.40
EARLY PICK 4: 6,9,10/1,3,5,8/1,4,7,9/2 = $48
LATE PICK 4: 1,2,3,7/1,4,5/4,8/1,3,6 = $72
MEET STATS: 10 - 42 / $61.30 BEST BETS: 2 - 4 / $6.00
SPOT PLAYS: 0 - 4 / $0.00
Best Bet: GEORGIES POCKETS (3rd)
Spot Play: RIDE AWAY SHARK (5th)
Race 1
(2) ST LADS PENNY LANE was game in defeat in conditions that didn't favor closers last time. She has a big shot here if the track is playing fair. (5) LIGHTS GO OUT should wake up with the class drop here and Saftic has been known to drive her very aggressively in this class; using. (1) REGAL LUCK got way too far back early last time on a track that was playing to speed. A rebound effort is very possible here. (4) BIG TSUNAMI is a threat with the late speed she has been showing of late.
Race 2
(3) SAFEKEEPING keeps rolling and can win using various styles; sticking with her. (7) MAJOR MUSCLE was just short vs. the choice last time when caught just before the wire. This looks like another two-horse race. (1) WINDSONG MAGIC should leave in the top flight and stick around for a share. (2) MOONLIGHT COCKTAIL is another that should be close early and may stay for a smaller slice.
Race 3
(2) GEORGIES POCKETS has dominated this series to this point and there is no reason to believe it will stop here. (3) MONOPOLY raced well for Jamieson last time and he sticks here; consider for exotics. (1) JLS BAD MOON RISIN is always passing horses and is a good one to use in your tri bets. (6) MOONSTAR MISSION can threaten if he stays flat, but the break in stride last time raises concerns.
Race 4
(9) BRING ME DIAMONDS comes up tagged for the first time here and she should be put into the race immediately; top call. (6) MISS JONES SHOOTER reversed her form with the drop into claimers last week. Keep her on your multi-race tickets. (10) JUMP JIVE AND JAM can be a lot closer here with the drop into a claimer. (4) CHARMING HILL takes slices frequently and she should share here, too racing from close range.
Race 5
(3) RIDE AWAY SHARK raced great last time against the speed bias. With the drop in class, expect a much more aggressive steer this time. (8) TWIN B INSPIRING also drops and she could take these a long way on the front end of she can clear quickly. (5) GREYSTONE LADYLIKE has taken her season mark here the past two years and a wakeup is very possible here with the class drop and move to the middle of the gate. (1) REGAL ROXY moves up off a sharp win and she is not impossible here in her current good form.
Race 6
(4) DOCS SAUSALITO can lay much closer early here and capitalize on what should be a hot early pace in this stakes series final; call to upset. (7) QUEENOFTHEJUNGLE stayed in last week, but was prominent in the first leg of the series and is another to consider at a price here. (9) TEMPUS SEELSTER rates highly on form and current condition, but this post may work against her. (1) NEVER ANY DOUBT tripped out perfectly to win last week and another golden trip isn't out of the question here in a highly-contentious dash.
Race 7
(2) SENIOR K went a long trip last week and was still close at the finish. Look for him to try to control things here. (7) P L JACKSON had an eventful trip himself last week and was live at the wire. His consistency and sharpness can't be ignored here. (6) TWOMACSONEMACH capitalized chasing a hot pace last week, but he could get a similar scenario here; respect. (5) THINK ON IT is on a roll, but he is unlikely to be left alone on the lead this time.
Race 8
(1) MANOFMANYIMAGES closed well on a speed-biased track last week. Expect him to make his move much earlier here. (3) MERCHANDISER could show much more early speed here starting from the inside and he is a threat to lead all the way. (2) HONOR ABOVE ALL will be passing foes late and could threaten for the win if his trip works out. (7) ALLIES GIFT has been hot at Flamboro and she beat a pretty good Preferred field two back. She can share here.
Race 9
(4) SELLING THE DREAM should be closer early here leaving from an improved post and she should get an honest pace to chase here. (5) STONEBRIDGE QUEST should be the main speed threat again and the weather conditions often make the front the place to be on this track. (1) RUBIS PRESCOTT should be leaving hard on the class drop here and if she lands in the pocket early, she will be tough. (9) LINWOOD BEACHGIRL will likely be overbet dropping out of the Breeders Crown and post 9 isn't great for her. I will play against her.
Race 10
(4) MAJESTIC PRESENCE made tow moves last week and was nailed only late. She should be prominent throughout here. (8) TRUMPETS comes off a sharp win and her improved form should be respected here. (5) DEVILS ADVOCATE was improving for Vanderkemp before she broke last time. She should be a contender if she stays flat. (2) WHAMBAMTHANKUMAAM is another that blew up early last time that figures to make the ticket if she can stay trotting here.
Race 11
(3) NINETTE B drops in class, gets a good post and looks as good as any in a head-scratcher to end the card. (6) WILDCAT BEAUTY also figures on the class drop, but notice the weak win record. (1) KISS ME OR NOT should contend if she can get away close to the top from the tricky inside post. (8) SHOW SOME LEG closed well off a good trip last week, but the move outside here makes it tougher for her. (9) ARTISTIC MADISON is a shell of her former self at this point but her last race wasn't bad and she may improve as the weather gets colder.
Yonkers: Friday 11/18 Analysis
By Brewster Smith
DRF
MEET STATS: 284 - 1189 / $1,832.70
BEST BETS: 32 - 111 / $151.10
Best Bet: FRATERNITY (1st)
Spot Play: MARTIAL BLISS (6th)
Race 1
(1) FRATERNITY Gelding is very sharp scoring his third straight victory and clearly will be the one to deny from the fence. (2) IM THE REAL MAJOR was in the pocket most of the way but could not get to the winner Lucky Man last time out. (6) LISCLOON put in a mild rally for third money recently.
Race 2
(7) WRAPPED TO GO Pacing mare is knocking at the door based on her last three outings; ready to boss these. (5) SHE SAID moves down the ladder and this should help her cause. (3) JOKES JET gets post relief and could make some noise late.
Race 3
(4) SUMMER SNOW went down in defeat last out at 2/5 last time out, however the mare is in good form and has every right to atone for her last outing. (2) NIPPY W HANOVER just got up for win honors from the 8-hole in her most recent trip to the post; threat again. (8) ARABELLA J will be closing late.
Race 4
(2) CLASSY LANE ROSE was on the engine most of the way but was nailed for win honors last out. Pacing mare is sharp, fit and ready to greet the cameraman for pictures. (4) UPFRONTWHOSURLADY has wheeled off two straight victories against lesser. (1) IT’S A MIRACLE was very game in her last two starts and could move forward from door number one.
Race 5
(2) TWINSPEAK Sophomore gelding moves to Yonkers and gets a cozy post to take these to task for all the cash. (4) POWDER KEG was sent down the road in his last try for all the glory. (3) MR FANTASY finally receives a better post tonight and is clearly not out of this.
Race 6
(2) MARTIAL BLISS Sharp in his last two starts and this gelding appears to be heading in the right direction; gets the call. (3) WHAT I BELIEVE has four wins and two seconds in his last six tries; the main danger. (4) KING ROYALTY put in a mild rally for the fourth spot last time around.
Race 7
(1) BABY REMIND ME seems to have a fondness for the $20K claiming ranks and this pacing mare is very capable of returning back to her winning ways if she minds her manners. (4) HEY KOBE has been on the board in her last three trips and should have a say in the outcome. (5) OUR ELS DREAM N took the pocket route last time out to take down the top choice; not out of this.
Race 8
(2) LISPATTY Filly was very sharp for second money last week and she has every right to turn the tables on (8) KRISPY APPLE. The latter is on a roll scoring her third straight victory; dangerous again. (4) GLENFERRIE BRONTE N has done well in her last three tries and was second best against lesser company last week; don’t overlook.
Race 9
(7) CHANGE THE RULZ N was late on the scene from door number 8 and missed glory by a length and a half last out. Mare is rounding back to winning form and good to see Brennan with the return call; the pick. (3) NERIDA FRANCO N was sent down the road last out for the victory; threat for the repeat. (1) EDEN PAIGE N gets post relief and that should help her cause; maybe.
Race 10
(4) SINGLE ME Pacing mare has tactical speed and a favorable trip can put her right back into the winner’s circle; we shall see. (2) CHEYENNE ROBIN had a mild rally for third money recently; capable. (8) MARLEE B rallied strongly to nail down the show spot last time around; beware despite the return to door number eight.
Race 11
(2) REGIL ELEKTRA gets serious post and class relief and this mare knows how to get the job done. At her best she can boss these. (3) VELOCITY VESPA has been facing open foes upstate and has good speed. (7) DELIGHTFUL DRAGON Sharp in victory at the Meadowlands last out.
By Brewster Smith
DRF
MEET STATS: 284 - 1189 / $1,832.70
BEST BETS: 32 - 111 / $151.10
Best Bet: FRATERNITY (1st)
Spot Play: MARTIAL BLISS (6th)
Race 1
(1) FRATERNITY Gelding is very sharp scoring his third straight victory and clearly will be the one to deny from the fence. (2) IM THE REAL MAJOR was in the pocket most of the way but could not get to the winner Lucky Man last time out. (6) LISCLOON put in a mild rally for third money recently.
Race 2
(7) WRAPPED TO GO Pacing mare is knocking at the door based on her last three outings; ready to boss these. (5) SHE SAID moves down the ladder and this should help her cause. (3) JOKES JET gets post relief and could make some noise late.
Race 3
(4) SUMMER SNOW went down in defeat last out at 2/5 last time out, however the mare is in good form and has every right to atone for her last outing. (2) NIPPY W HANOVER just got up for win honors from the 8-hole in her most recent trip to the post; threat again. (8) ARABELLA J will be closing late.
Race 4
(2) CLASSY LANE ROSE was on the engine most of the way but was nailed for win honors last out. Pacing mare is sharp, fit and ready to greet the cameraman for pictures. (4) UPFRONTWHOSURLADY has wheeled off two straight victories against lesser. (1) IT’S A MIRACLE was very game in her last two starts and could move forward from door number one.
Race 5
(2) TWINSPEAK Sophomore gelding moves to Yonkers and gets a cozy post to take these to task for all the cash. (4) POWDER KEG was sent down the road in his last try for all the glory. (3) MR FANTASY finally receives a better post tonight and is clearly not out of this.
Race 6
(2) MARTIAL BLISS Sharp in his last two starts and this gelding appears to be heading in the right direction; gets the call. (3) WHAT I BELIEVE has four wins and two seconds in his last six tries; the main danger. (4) KING ROYALTY put in a mild rally for the fourth spot last time around.
Race 7
(1) BABY REMIND ME seems to have a fondness for the $20K claiming ranks and this pacing mare is very capable of returning back to her winning ways if she minds her manners. (4) HEY KOBE has been on the board in her last three trips and should have a say in the outcome. (5) OUR ELS DREAM N took the pocket route last time out to take down the top choice; not out of this.
Race 8
(2) LISPATTY Filly was very sharp for second money last week and she has every right to turn the tables on (8) KRISPY APPLE. The latter is on a roll scoring her third straight victory; dangerous again. (4) GLENFERRIE BRONTE N has done well in her last three tries and was second best against lesser company last week; don’t overlook.
Race 9
(7) CHANGE THE RULZ N was late on the scene from door number 8 and missed glory by a length and a half last out. Mare is rounding back to winning form and good to see Brennan with the return call; the pick. (3) NERIDA FRANCO N was sent down the road last out for the victory; threat for the repeat. (1) EDEN PAIGE N gets post relief and that should help her cause; maybe.
Race 10
(4) SINGLE ME Pacing mare has tactical speed and a favorable trip can put her right back into the winner’s circle; we shall see. (2) CHEYENNE ROBIN had a mild rally for third money recently; capable. (8) MARLEE B rallied strongly to nail down the show spot last time around; beware despite the return to door number eight.
Race 11
(2) REGIL ELEKTRA gets serious post and class relief and this mare knows how to get the job done. At her best she can boss these. (3) VELOCITY VESPA has been facing open foes upstate and has good speed. (7) DELIGHTFUL DRAGON Sharp in victory at the Meadowlands last out.
