At the Gate - Friday
By Mike Dempsey
Coming up on Saturday is opening day at Gulfstream Park, which will feature the 18th edition of the Claiming Crown.
The 11-race card offers over $1 million in purses and is highlighted by nine stakes race restricted to horses that have started for a claiming price. It is truly a “blue collar” day of horse racing and one of my favorite wagering days of the year.
I’ll have Saturday’s card up by midafternoon on Friday and will be up late Thursday evening handicapping the large fields.
The shortest field of the Claiming Crown races is the is the richest, the $200,000 Claiming Crown Jewel which drew a field of nine that will go 1 1/8 miles on the main track.
The field sizes of the other races will be 11,11,14,14,14,13,14 and 14.
The toteboard figures to light up all afternoon, except perhaps for the Jewel. The 7-5 morning line favorite is the defending champ Royal Posse for the Rudy Rodrigues barn.
The gelding was claimed for $20,000 and has gone on to land in the exacta in 13 straight outings for the barn. He has racked up $459,000 in purse earnings this year alone.
His last outing came in the New York bred Empire Classic where he was a much the best winner, his third win in a row and earning a Beyer Speed Figure of 100. His previous high was a 101 earned three back winning the Alydar Stakes.
He is going to be very tough to beat, but the good news is I am pretty sure he is the only chalk I will be picking on the entire 11-race card.
Here is the opening race from Aqueduct to get the day off to a good start:
AQU Race 1 Clm $25,000N3L (12:20 ET)
#1 Chasintheblues 6-1
#4 Oathkeeper 5-2
#2 Tiz a Chance 5-1
#10 Roccia d'Oro 3-1
Analysis: Chasintheblues took the field gate to wire to beat state bred Alw-1 foes last out going six furlongs on turf. The gelding stretches out to a route and has shown he can handle the extra ground. He comes in here sharp and looks well spotted dropping in for a $25,000 tag and facing non-winners of three.
Oathkeeper tracked the early pace and faded to finish 10th last out against Alw-2 optional claimers. He is 0 for 4 since landing in the U.S. but catches an easier group here on the class drop. His speed figs two and three back put him in the mix in this spot.
Wagering
WIN: #1 to win at 4-1 or better.
EX: 1,4 / 1,2,4,10
TRI: 1,4 / 1,2,4,10 / 1,2,4,7,10
Today’s Featured Race of the Day from Aqueduct:
AQU Race 7 Clm $16,000 (3:14 ET)
#7 Derby Glass 10-1
#8 Don Dulce 3-1
#10 Point Hope 5-2
#1 Husband's Folly / 1a Wizardly 5-1
Analysis: Derby Glass faded to finish a well beaten fifth last out against $25,000 claimers in his first start off the claim by the Englehart barn. The gelding drops into a softer spot here tagged for $16,000 and earlier this summer she beat $20,000 foes and was only beaten a head for a $25,000 tag. He is better than he showed last out and the 10-1 morning line looks more than fair.
Don Dulce tracked the early pace and finished evenly in a third place finish last out against $25,000 foes going a m mile as the beaten chalk. The gelding was claimed out of the race by the Asmussen barn that is 15% winners first off the claim. He was good enough to beat $80,000 optional claimers last September at Belmont park. The barn has been ending out live runners at the meeting and this guy owns back numbers good enough to easily beat this group.
Wagering
WIN: #7 to win at 9-2 or better.
EX: 7,8 / 1,7,8,10
TRI: 7,8 / 1,7,8,10 / 1,4,7,8,10
Live Longshots:
These are price plays for exotic players looking to find a couple of extra contenders to use in their trifecta and superfecta wagers. Or for those with smaller bankrolls, you might want to get in a small win-place wager.
Aqueduct
R7: #7 Derby Glass 10-1
Good luck today!
By Mike Dempsey
Coming up on Saturday is opening day at Gulfstream Park, which will feature the 18th edition of the Claiming Crown.
The 11-race card offers over $1 million in purses and is highlighted by nine stakes race restricted to horses that have started for a claiming price. It is truly a “blue collar” day of horse racing and one of my favorite wagering days of the year.
I’ll have Saturday’s card up by midafternoon on Friday and will be up late Thursday evening handicapping the large fields.
The shortest field of the Claiming Crown races is the is the richest, the $200,000 Claiming Crown Jewel which drew a field of nine that will go 1 1/8 miles on the main track.
The field sizes of the other races will be 11,11,14,14,14,13,14 and 14.
The toteboard figures to light up all afternoon, except perhaps for the Jewel. The 7-5 morning line favorite is the defending champ Royal Posse for the Rudy Rodrigues barn.
The gelding was claimed for $20,000 and has gone on to land in the exacta in 13 straight outings for the barn. He has racked up $459,000 in purse earnings this year alone.
His last outing came in the New York bred Empire Classic where he was a much the best winner, his third win in a row and earning a Beyer Speed Figure of 100. His previous high was a 101 earned three back winning the Alydar Stakes.
He is going to be very tough to beat, but the good news is I am pretty sure he is the only chalk I will be picking on the entire 11-race card.
Here is the opening race from Aqueduct to get the day off to a good start:
AQU Race 1 Clm $25,000N3L (12:20 ET)
#1 Chasintheblues 6-1
#4 Oathkeeper 5-2
#2 Tiz a Chance 5-1
#10 Roccia d'Oro 3-1
Analysis: Chasintheblues took the field gate to wire to beat state bred Alw-1 foes last out going six furlongs on turf. The gelding stretches out to a route and has shown he can handle the extra ground. He comes in here sharp and looks well spotted dropping in for a $25,000 tag and facing non-winners of three.
Oathkeeper tracked the early pace and faded to finish 10th last out against Alw-2 optional claimers. He is 0 for 4 since landing in the U.S. but catches an easier group here on the class drop. His speed figs two and three back put him in the mix in this spot.
Wagering
WIN: #1 to win at 4-1 or better.
EX: 1,4 / 1,2,4,10
TRI: 1,4 / 1,2,4,10 / 1,2,4,7,10
Today’s Featured Race of the Day from Aqueduct:
AQU Race 7 Clm $16,000 (3:14 ET)
#7 Derby Glass 10-1
#8 Don Dulce 3-1
#10 Point Hope 5-2
#1 Husband's Folly / 1a Wizardly 5-1
Analysis: Derby Glass faded to finish a well beaten fifth last out against $25,000 claimers in his first start off the claim by the Englehart barn. The gelding drops into a softer spot here tagged for $16,000 and earlier this summer she beat $20,000 foes and was only beaten a head for a $25,000 tag. He is better than he showed last out and the 10-1 morning line looks more than fair.
Don Dulce tracked the early pace and finished evenly in a third place finish last out against $25,000 foes going a m mile as the beaten chalk. The gelding was claimed out of the race by the Asmussen barn that is 15% winners first off the claim. He was good enough to beat $80,000 optional claimers last September at Belmont park. The barn has been ending out live runners at the meeting and this guy owns back numbers good enough to easily beat this group.
Wagering
WIN: #7 to win at 9-2 or better.
EX: 7,8 / 1,7,8,10
TRI: 7,8 / 1,7,8,10 / 1,4,7,8,10
Live Longshots:
These are price plays for exotic players looking to find a couple of extra contenders to use in their trifecta and superfecta wagers. Or for those with smaller bankrolls, you might want to get in a small win-place wager.
Aqueduct
R7: #7 Derby Glass 10-1
Good luck today!
Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Saratoga Harness
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 2 - Post: 7:05 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 78 - Purse:$6000 - 2016 HOLIDAY PACE - 1ST LEG - NON-WINNERS $12,500 IN 2016 AS OF 10-31-16 SARATOGA
CONSORTIUM*CHOICES
# 2 I'M BLUE TOO 5/1
# 5 PRAMATIC LIFE 9/5
# 1 THATS MY DREAM 8/5
All signs point to I'M BLUE TOO for the pick. Hard to put finger on it, but lean toward him today. He's doing work in fine form, recording formidable TrackMaster Speed Ratings. An excellent pick. With a 80 average class rating, this contender has one of the strongest class edges in the group of horses. PRAMATIC LIFE - He has been performing competitively and the TrackMaster Speed Ratings are among the finest in the field. Good for a win wager just off the top notch prior class stats. Have to like this contender. THATS MY DREAM - Has the perfect running style to better this race, according to the pace statistics. The wagering panel will always toss in a fine animal from the 1 post here at Saratoga Harness, definitely worth a look.
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 2 - Post: 7:05 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 78 - Purse:$6000 - 2016 HOLIDAY PACE - 1ST LEG - NON-WINNERS $12,500 IN 2016 AS OF 10-31-16 SARATOGA
CONSORTIUM*CHOICES
# 2 I'M BLUE TOO 5/1
# 5 PRAMATIC LIFE 9/5
# 1 THATS MY DREAM 8/5
All signs point to I'M BLUE TOO for the pick. Hard to put finger on it, but lean toward him today. He's doing work in fine form, recording formidable TrackMaster Speed Ratings. An excellent pick. With a 80 average class rating, this contender has one of the strongest class edges in the group of horses. PRAMATIC LIFE - He has been performing competitively and the TrackMaster Speed Ratings are among the finest in the field. Good for a win wager just off the top notch prior class stats. Have to like this contender. THATS MY DREAM - Has the perfect running style to better this race, according to the pace statistics. The wagering panel will always toss in a fine animal from the 1 post here at Saratoga Harness, definitely worth a look.
Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Woodbine
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 10 - Post: 10:30 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 79 - Purse:$18000 - FILLIES & MARES, 5 YEAR OLDS & YOUNGER, NW 3 RACES OR $50,000 LIFETIME.
CONSORTIUM*CHOICES
# 6 BETTYS BAY 10/1
# 10 TEMPUS SEELSTER 6/1
# 7 TOP ROYAL 12/1
Hard not to love BETTYS BAY as the top pick for this race and look at those reasonable morning line odds. Horses starting from the 6 hole have given investors nice returns on their money. Many harness players will recognize the stellar speed rating in the last race. Stacks up against any horse in this race. More wins than you would expect have been recorded by horses lining up behind the 6 hole at Woodbine. TEMPUS SEELSTER - This affair may be controlled by this filly. One look at the avgerage speed rating will prove that. You have to love a horse that likes to win, very impressive win rate. TOP ROYAL - Enters this contest with respectable TrackMaster class numbers as compared to the group of horses - take a good look.
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 10 - Post: 10:30 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 79 - Purse:$18000 - FILLIES & MARES, 5 YEAR OLDS & YOUNGER, NW 3 RACES OR $50,000 LIFETIME.
CONSORTIUM*CHOICES
# 6 BETTYS BAY 10/1
# 10 TEMPUS SEELSTER 6/1
# 7 TOP ROYAL 12/1
Hard not to love BETTYS BAY as the top pick for this race and look at those reasonable morning line odds. Horses starting from the 6 hole have given investors nice returns on their money. Many harness players will recognize the stellar speed rating in the last race. Stacks up against any horse in this race. More wins than you would expect have been recorded by horses lining up behind the 6 hole at Woodbine. TEMPUS SEELSTER - This affair may be controlled by this filly. One look at the avgerage speed rating will prove that. You have to love a horse that likes to win, very impressive win rate. TOP ROYAL - Enters this contest with respectable TrackMaster class numbers as compared to the group of horses - take a good look.
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Hawthorne
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 2 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Turf. Purse: $9000 Class Rating: 80
FOR FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD OR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 2 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000 IN THE EVENT THAT THIS RACE IS TAKEN OFF THE TURF IT
RECOMMENDED*CHOICES
# 2 FLIRTIN N FLASHIN 3/1
# 9 TAM 9/2
# 1 FORT PRADA 4/1
FLIRTIN N FLASHIN is my choice. Looks very strong for the conditions of this contest today, showing solid numbers in turf sprint races as of late. Is hard not to consider based on speed figures which have been very good - 68 avg - of late. Posted a respectable speed fig last time out. TAM - Could best this group based on the Equibase Speed Figure - 84 - of her last outing. FORT PRADA - Has recorded reliable Equibase Speed Figures in turf sprint races in the past. This mare should be given a chance just off the earnings per start in turf sprint races alone.
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 2 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Turf. Purse: $9000 Class Rating: 80
FOR FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD OR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 2 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000 IN THE EVENT THAT THIS RACE IS TAKEN OFF THE TURF IT
RECOMMENDED*CHOICES
# 2 FLIRTIN N FLASHIN 3/1
# 9 TAM 9/2
# 1 FORT PRADA 4/1
FLIRTIN N FLASHIN is my choice. Looks very strong for the conditions of this contest today, showing solid numbers in turf sprint races as of late. Is hard not to consider based on speed figures which have been very good - 68 avg - of late. Posted a respectable speed fig last time out. TAM - Could best this group based on the Equibase Speed Figure - 84 - of her last outing. FORT PRADA - Has recorded reliable Equibase Speed Figures in turf sprint races in the past. This mare should be given a chance just off the earnings per start in turf sprint races alone.
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Los Alamitos (Quarter Horse)
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 3 - Claiming - 330y on the Dirt. Purse: $11440 Class Rating: 91
QUARTER HORSE 330Y, FOR TWO YEAR OLDS WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $16,000
RECOMMENDED*CHOICES
# 3 FOOSEABILITY 3/1
# 8 FRENEMY 2/1
# 1 IMALONER 10/1
FOOSEABILITY is the best wager in this race. Demonstrates the look of a money-making play, averaging a solid 84 speed rating which is one of the strongest in this field. Peinado ought to be able to get this filly to break out early for this event. Put up a sound Equibase Speed Fig in the latest race. Can run another good one in this contest. FRENEMY - Should definitely be considered for this event if only for the formidable speed figure garnered in the last contest. Has performed soundly as of late in short races, posting a nifty 77 avg speed figure. IMALONER - Overall the speed figures of this pony look very good in this race. When this jockey and trainer team up, bettors often make money.
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 3 - Claiming - 330y on the Dirt. Purse: $11440 Class Rating: 91
QUARTER HORSE 330Y, FOR TWO YEAR OLDS WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $16,000
RECOMMENDED*CHOICES
# 3 FOOSEABILITY 3/1
# 8 FRENEMY 2/1
# 1 IMALONER 10/1
FOOSEABILITY is the best wager in this race. Demonstrates the look of a money-making play, averaging a solid 84 speed rating which is one of the strongest in this field. Peinado ought to be able to get this filly to break out early for this event. Put up a sound Equibase Speed Fig in the latest race. Can run another good one in this contest. FRENEMY - Should definitely be considered for this event if only for the formidable speed figure garnered in the last contest. Has performed soundly as of late in short races, posting a nifty 77 avg speed figure. IMALONER - Overall the speed figures of this pony look very good in this race. When this jockey and trainer team up, bettors often make money.
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
Charles Town - Race #2 - Post: 7:31pm - Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 79
Rating:
#7 THURGOOD (ML=5/2)
THURGOOD - This gelding is back in a race very quick. This is a great angle - Sprinters that come back in less than 10 days after a race. A good sign of a sharp and ready racehorse. A repeat of that most recent performance on November 24th where he recorded a speed rating of 71 looks high enough to triumph in this event. This animal is number one in earnings per race. He looks strong in today's event.
Vulnerable Contenders: #5 BOOTS MALONE (ML=2/1), #2 RISK IT (ML=7/2), #4 MIDNIGHT BLUE (ML=5/1),
BOOTS MALONE - Doubtful for this entrant to make a winning move with no recent good showings in a short distance event. I don't normally play a probable favorite that hasn't been to the track in the last 3 weeks. RISK IT - This gelding probably needs a more conducive pace configuration to make his closing move. MIDNIGHT BLUE - This gelding hasn't had any recent good fortune in short distance events. Tough to wager on him in this event.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #7 THURGOOD on the win end if we get at least 1/1 odds
EXACTA WAGERS:
7 with [2,6]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None
Charles Town - Race #2 - Post: 7:31pm - Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 79
Rating:
#7 THURGOOD (ML=5/2)
THURGOOD - This gelding is back in a race very quick. This is a great angle - Sprinters that come back in less than 10 days after a race. A good sign of a sharp and ready racehorse. A repeat of that most recent performance on November 24th where he recorded a speed rating of 71 looks high enough to triumph in this event. This animal is number one in earnings per race. He looks strong in today's event.
Vulnerable Contenders: #5 BOOTS MALONE (ML=2/1), #2 RISK IT (ML=7/2), #4 MIDNIGHT BLUE (ML=5/1),
BOOTS MALONE - Doubtful for this entrant to make a winning move with no recent good showings in a short distance event. I don't normally play a probable favorite that hasn't been to the track in the last 3 weeks. RISK IT - This gelding probably needs a more conducive pace configuration to make his closing move. MIDNIGHT BLUE - This gelding hasn't had any recent good fortune in short distance events. Tough to wager on him in this event.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #7 THURGOOD on the win end if we get at least 1/1 odds
EXACTA WAGERS:
7 with [2,6]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
Laurel - Race #2 - Post: 1:00pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $15,000 Class Rating: 81
Rating:
#7 RUMBLIN KYLE (ML=8/1)
RUMBLIN KYLE - When Gomez and Capuano combine forces on equines the return on investment has been fantastic at +76. Was in a $5,000 Claiming race at Laurel last time out. That affair had a class figure of 86 and he is moving down in this race. A certain strong challenger. Capuano seems to have this gelding primed for a big effort. His workout pattern is outstanding.
Vulnerable Contenders: #2 RESURGENCE (ML=3/5), #5 ALEX THE DUDE (ML=9/2), #1 HUSH HUSH HENNY (ML=6/1),
RESURGENCE - No pace in this clash to help this come from behinder's hopes. ALEX THE DUDE - Never really did much at all last race out on November 6th. Hard to bet on in today's event. HUSH HUSH HENNY - Trying to beat this participant in today's event at the value of 6/1.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #7 RUMBLIN KYLE to win if you can get at least 1/1 odds
EXACTA WAGERS:
Skip
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip
SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
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Laurel - Race #2 - Post: 1:00pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $15,000 Class Rating: 81
Rating:
#7 RUMBLIN KYLE (ML=8/1)
RUMBLIN KYLE - When Gomez and Capuano combine forces on equines the return on investment has been fantastic at +76. Was in a $5,000 Claiming race at Laurel last time out. That affair had a class figure of 86 and he is moving down in this race. A certain strong challenger. Capuano seems to have this gelding primed for a big effort. His workout pattern is outstanding.
Vulnerable Contenders: #2 RESURGENCE (ML=3/5), #5 ALEX THE DUDE (ML=9/2), #1 HUSH HUSH HENNY (ML=6/1),
RESURGENCE - No pace in this clash to help this come from behinder's hopes. ALEX THE DUDE - Never really did much at all last race out on November 6th. Hard to bet on in today's event. HUSH HUSH HENNY - Trying to beat this participant in today's event at the value of 6/1.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #7 RUMBLIN KYLE to win if you can get at least 1/1 odds
EXACTA WAGERS:
Skip
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip
SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Aqueduct
RACE #3 - AQUEDUCT - 1:18 PM EASTERN POST
The King's Swan Handicap
6.0 FURLONGS DIRT TWO YEAR OLDS STAKES $100,000.00 PURSE
#1 PETROV
#2 LA CAT WARRIOR
#5 EVEN THUNDER
#4 HOTFOOT
This race honors the career of King's Swan, who was known locally here in New York as "The King of Aqueduct" who was so popular with New York City area fans that on his retirement from racing at age ten, he was honored with a retirement ceremony at Aqueduct Racetrack. He won the Aqueduct Handicap on two occasions. Here in just the 2nd running of this stakes event, #1 PETROV qualifies as a TrackMaster PLUS "PowerPony," is the overall speed and pace profile leader, and comes of a a "POWER RUN WIN" to break his maiden in his "first asking." #2 LA CAT WARRIOR also has a nice pace profile, and like my top pick in this race, also comes off a "POWER RUN WIN" to break his maiden in his respective "first asking." Jockey Angel Arroyo was in his irons for that win, 39 days ago at Belmont Park, and Arroyo is back this afternoon here at "The Big-A" for his 2nd ride, gunning for back-to-back "Circle Trips!"
RACE #3 - AQUEDUCT - 1:18 PM EASTERN POST
The King's Swan Handicap
6.0 FURLONGS DIRT TWO YEAR OLDS STAKES $100,000.00 PURSE
#1 PETROV
#2 LA CAT WARRIOR
#5 EVEN THUNDER
#4 HOTFOOT
This race honors the career of King's Swan, who was known locally here in New York as "The King of Aqueduct" who was so popular with New York City area fans that on his retirement from racing at age ten, he was honored with a retirement ceremony at Aqueduct Racetrack. He won the Aqueduct Handicap on two occasions. Here in just the 2nd running of this stakes event, #1 PETROV qualifies as a TrackMaster PLUS "PowerPony," is the overall speed and pace profile leader, and comes of a a "POWER RUN WIN" to break his maiden in his "first asking." #2 LA CAT WARRIOR also has a nice pace profile, and like my top pick in this race, also comes off a "POWER RUN WIN" to break his maiden in his respective "first asking." Jockey Angel Arroyo was in his irons for that win, 39 days ago at Belmont Park, and Arroyo is back this afternoon here at "The Big-A" for his 2nd ride, gunning for back-to-back "Circle Trips!"
Woodbine Harness: Friday 12/2 Analysis
By Garnet Barnsdale
DRF
Race 1 - $40,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool
Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
PICK 5: 4,5,7/1,4/6/5,6,7,8/1,2,4,7 = $19.20
EARLY PICK 4: 5,6,7,8/1,2,4,7/9,10/7,8 = $64
LATE PICK 4: 7,8/2,7,9/6,10/3,4,7,10 = $48
MEET STATS: 32 - 125 / $188.60 BEST BETS: 7 - 12 / $22.30
SPOT PLAYS: 2 - 12 / $9.50
Best Bet: LINDWOOD BEACHGIRL (3rd)
Spot Play: QUEENOFTHEJUNGLE (10th)
Race 1
(4) DEWEYKEEPUMNWHY qualified well with trotting hopples added and he keeps them on here. He is surely good enough to beat these if he can stay flat. (7) FIVE BELOW trotted a strong uncovered mile last week to just miss. He is an obvious threat. (5) OUR MOJO put in a solid performance making several moves in his return race last week and he is another that can take this contentious opener. (6) CLASS ME NICE should take a smaller share as he is prone to do frequently.
Race 2
(4) MASERATI SEELSTER was one of several leaders in a mile full of action last week and he almost lasted while carving out some solid splits. This race could be less eventful which would help his chances. (1) THINK AGAIN was used up early in the same mile as the choice now he goes for the top barn off the claim; using. (6) SKY GUY also peppered the early pace when it was expected he would be closing from the back. He will likely revert to stalking tactics here and pass some rivals late. (5) SIERRA MADRE took advantage of some wild battling that probably won't materialize this time; minor share predicted.
Race 3
(6) LINWOOD BEACHGIRL should get an honest pace to track again and she should be able to double up off a similar trip as last week. (2) SAYITALL BB drops from the top class which should put her right there vs. these. (3) LOVETHEWAYYOULOOK could last longer here with last week's tightener under her belt. (7) REGALLY READY will likely be winding up from the backfield turning for home and she could better this prediction.
Race 4
(6) JIMBELINA raced decently in the Autumn series and she should be tough in here racing on or near the lead. (5) JIMMYS LITTLE GIRL motored home in 27 1/5 last week. She wouldn't be the worst stab to take on this card making her third start back off a break. (8) ZEALOUS SEELSTER brings sharp form with her from Flamboro and her good early speed should play well over this track. (7) DRIFT PANIC will put it all together one of these weeks and she will likely pop at a price.
Race 5
(2) LADY PING could mow these down late on the class drop if she can stay flat - which seems to be a 50/50 proposition for her most nights. (1) SECOND SISTER has been racing okay at this class and she could trip out here id she can get away fast enough from the tricky inside post. (4) ADVERSITY should show more here starting from the middle of the gate. (7) RAMAS LAST SON raced decently in this class on October 28th; consider for multi-race bets.
Race 6
(10) BRING ME DIAMONDS went a big trip from an outer post to win last week. The 10-hole should boost her price a bit here; top call. (9) NIPS BEACH GIRL has been showing a ton of early speed in claimers at Pocono; she will have to be caught. (7) SUNSET SARA could show more here at a price coming back in a week and dropping into a claimer. (5) MISS JONES SHOOTER should stick around for a smaller slice here.
Race 7
(7) BERNADETTE may bring a decent price here coming off the shelf but she appears to be ready to roll and she is capable of beating these with the right trip. (8) LADY MARINA peaked in the Autumn series final and she is the one to beat here in her current sharp form. (2) DONTBRUISECARRIE is worth a look here with the switch to trainer Auciello. (10) WASAGA BEACH closed furiously late to take a new life's mark last week but post 10 likely dooms her to a minor share here.
Race 8
(7) GRANA PADANNO left hard from the far outside post last time then he was part of the pace most of the way. He could clear early here and take these all the way. (9) DOMEDOMEDOME drops to a class where she is typically competitive; using. (2) CROWN CLASSIC will be passing rivals late, but it's debatable whether she is close enough to the leaders to threaten for the win. (6) AMITYVILLE LINDY took a ton of action last time then disappointed. He is capable of better and he could wake up in this spot.
Race 9
(6) JUSTABIT MEAN and (10) AINSLEYNOELLE rate highest here on the class drop. I'll give a slight nod to the former based on post position. (7) ARTISTIC MADISON has seen better days, but she could take a smaller share here if she can reproduce the late speed she showed last time. (5) SPORTSILLUSTRATOR has improved in three starts for trainer Gilmour. Keep her in mind for exotic wagers.
Race 10
(4) QUEENOFTHEJUNGLE is capable of an upset here if she is sent hard off the gate for position near the front; slight nod. (10) TEMPUS SEELSTER raced great in the Autumn series and she should be a big threat here despite her post. (7) TOP ROYAL rates highly exiting the Autumn series and she has proven that she can take a lot of air and keep going forward; using. (3) DOCS SAUSALITO wasn't far from notching a huge upset last time. She should be good for at least a small share here. (2) NEVER ANY DOUBT is one of the best in here, but she will likely be affected negatively by missing almost a month; minor share predicted.
By Garnet Barnsdale
DRF
Race 1 - $40,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool
Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
PICK 5: 4,5,7/1,4/6/5,6,7,8/1,2,4,7 = $19.20
EARLY PICK 4: 5,6,7,8/1,2,4,7/9,10/7,8 = $64
LATE PICK 4: 7,8/2,7,9/6,10/3,4,7,10 = $48
MEET STATS: 32 - 125 / $188.60 BEST BETS: 7 - 12 / $22.30
SPOT PLAYS: 2 - 12 / $9.50
Best Bet: LINDWOOD BEACHGIRL (3rd)
Spot Play: QUEENOFTHEJUNGLE (10th)
Race 1
(4) DEWEYKEEPUMNWHY qualified well with trotting hopples added and he keeps them on here. He is surely good enough to beat these if he can stay flat. (7) FIVE BELOW trotted a strong uncovered mile last week to just miss. He is an obvious threat. (5) OUR MOJO put in a solid performance making several moves in his return race last week and he is another that can take this contentious opener. (6) CLASS ME NICE should take a smaller share as he is prone to do frequently.
Race 2
(4) MASERATI SEELSTER was one of several leaders in a mile full of action last week and he almost lasted while carving out some solid splits. This race could be less eventful which would help his chances. (1) THINK AGAIN was used up early in the same mile as the choice now he goes for the top barn off the claim; using. (6) SKY GUY also peppered the early pace when it was expected he would be closing from the back. He will likely revert to stalking tactics here and pass some rivals late. (5) SIERRA MADRE took advantage of some wild battling that probably won't materialize this time; minor share predicted.
Race 3
(6) LINWOOD BEACHGIRL should get an honest pace to track again and she should be able to double up off a similar trip as last week. (2) SAYITALL BB drops from the top class which should put her right there vs. these. (3) LOVETHEWAYYOULOOK could last longer here with last week's tightener under her belt. (7) REGALLY READY will likely be winding up from the backfield turning for home and she could better this prediction.
Race 4
(6) JIMBELINA raced decently in the Autumn series and she should be tough in here racing on or near the lead. (5) JIMMYS LITTLE GIRL motored home in 27 1/5 last week. She wouldn't be the worst stab to take on this card making her third start back off a break. (8) ZEALOUS SEELSTER brings sharp form with her from Flamboro and her good early speed should play well over this track. (7) DRIFT PANIC will put it all together one of these weeks and she will likely pop at a price.
Race 5
(2) LADY PING could mow these down late on the class drop if she can stay flat - which seems to be a 50/50 proposition for her most nights. (1) SECOND SISTER has been racing okay at this class and she could trip out here id she can get away fast enough from the tricky inside post. (4) ADVERSITY should show more here starting from the middle of the gate. (7) RAMAS LAST SON raced decently in this class on October 28th; consider for multi-race bets.
Race 6
(10) BRING ME DIAMONDS went a big trip from an outer post to win last week. The 10-hole should boost her price a bit here; top call. (9) NIPS BEACH GIRL has been showing a ton of early speed in claimers at Pocono; she will have to be caught. (7) SUNSET SARA could show more here at a price coming back in a week and dropping into a claimer. (5) MISS JONES SHOOTER should stick around for a smaller slice here.
Race 7
(7) BERNADETTE may bring a decent price here coming off the shelf but she appears to be ready to roll and she is capable of beating these with the right trip. (8) LADY MARINA peaked in the Autumn series final and she is the one to beat here in her current sharp form. (2) DONTBRUISECARRIE is worth a look here with the switch to trainer Auciello. (10) WASAGA BEACH closed furiously late to take a new life's mark last week but post 10 likely dooms her to a minor share here.
Race 8
(7) GRANA PADANNO left hard from the far outside post last time then he was part of the pace most of the way. He could clear early here and take these all the way. (9) DOMEDOMEDOME drops to a class where she is typically competitive; using. (2) CROWN CLASSIC will be passing rivals late, but it's debatable whether she is close enough to the leaders to threaten for the win. (6) AMITYVILLE LINDY took a ton of action last time then disappointed. He is capable of better and he could wake up in this spot.
Race 9
(6) JUSTABIT MEAN and (10) AINSLEYNOELLE rate highest here on the class drop. I'll give a slight nod to the former based on post position. (7) ARTISTIC MADISON has seen better days, but she could take a smaller share here if she can reproduce the late speed she showed last time. (5) SPORTSILLUSTRATOR has improved in three starts for trainer Gilmour. Keep her in mind for exotic wagers.
Race 10
(4) QUEENOFTHEJUNGLE is capable of an upset here if she is sent hard off the gate for position near the front; slight nod. (10) TEMPUS SEELSTER raced great in the Autumn series and she should be a big threat here despite her post. (7) TOP ROYAL rates highly exiting the Autumn series and she has proven that she can take a lot of air and keep going forward; using. (3) DOCS SAUSALITO wasn't far from notching a huge upset last time. She should be good for at least a small share here. (2) NEVER ANY DOUBT is one of the best in here, but she will likely be affected negatively by missing almost a month; minor share predicted.
Meadowlands: Friday 12/2 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: 51 - 148 / $253.80 (-$42.20)
BEST BETS: 6 - 12 / $15.80 (-$8.20)
Best Bet: SHEEZA SHARK N (5th)
Spot Play: SHEER FLEX (4th)
Race 1
(4) DREAM ROCKER finds a perfect spot this week. Driver Hannah Miller can elect to gun to the front or float away and sit close to the speedy rail horse. (7) STEMILT TOUCH is technically down in class tonight and has a driver who has seen success here. (10) ELLEN’S STREAK is on quite a roll in the Amateur ranks and overcame post 10 a week ago; big threat.
Race 2
(1) OPULENT YANKEE dominated weaker last Friday in his second start off the bench. Five-year-old seems ready to handler the class jump. (3) CAN DO is well spotted in this field and you have to respect his chances. (4) BUDDY HALLY came east to Dover last time for Davis and closed well to be third; worth consideration.
Race 3
(6) ALWAYS FLASH-N shows some good miles on the big track at Vernon while many of these lack success on larger ovals. (8) PAYDAZE ON THE WAY won in this class two starts back. My only concern is what kind of trip he’ll get from the outside post. (1) FORBETTOR OR WORSE ships in sharp from Freehold, but he will need to lower his lifetime mark by multiple seconds to win. (2) LASTLADYSTANDING lured David Miller off my first and third picks.
Race 4
(3) SHEER FLEX wound up first over again last time and still hung around nicely for a solid check. He is sitting on a win and the drop to the basement condition should get him over the top. (2) HALL PASS HELEN gets a good post to work with and faces a mostly dull field. (6) PARIS PRINCESS N looks like the value play in the field. She makes her second start off a break and is more than capable of popping up with a big mile. (4) QUANTUM UPTOWN BOY responded better with an aggressive drive rather than off the pace tactics; switch back this week?
Race 5
(3) SHEEZA SHARK served notice last week with a strong second-place finish that she could be ready to return to the form she had here last April. She gets a class break this time and I’m all in. (5) CLEAR VIEW HANOVER had a perfect trip but came up flat last Friday. Maybe she just had a bad week. (6) KIWI FOCUS N steps up but is in good form now. (1) SNOW CONE A should flash some early speed and get into the bottom of the number.
Race 6
(7) CALL ME RICHARD raced well with the addition of Lasix in his second start for trainer Andrew Harris. A repeat performance or slight move forward should make him tough tonight. (10) TAC’S DELIGHT changes barns after consecutive wins. Veteran has a near 37% career win rate. (1) ULSTER has speed and okay form but has lacked the winning knack of late. (8) DOC has been racing well and adds Tetrick.
Race 7
(6) BULLVILLE MAGGIE is razor sharp right now and just might be able to step up against this tougher bunch. (9) NOT BEFORE EIGHT should in theory have been racing better the last few weeks. She gets a change to Tetrick now and I wouldn’t be shocked if she woke up. (8) WINDSUN GLORY was a solid second last time and looms as a serious threat on Friday.
Race 8
(4) MEADOWBRANCH WENDY took a tour of the track and stayed flat in her first start since August. She is more than capable of winning here and could find early speed tonight. (6) WORLD CUP drops back down to the class where he was second two starts back; obvious danger. (2) MIDFIELD MAGIC is certainly sharp now. (8) MARKET SHARE seems worth a look on the bottom of your exotic tickets.
Race 9
(5) HYWAY MARCUS has breaks in two of his last four starts, which isn’t ideal. That said, there are no killers in this field and he is at a winning level. (6) HES AN AMERICAN closed nicely last time and seems to be in decent form. (7) PEGASUS POINT gets a driver switch to Callahan.
Race 10
(8) CANDY STYX N comes off a big mile a week ago and merits the repeat call. (5) SAM gets a barn and driver change; improvement is likely. (1) PURITY has been a disappointment lately. She can do better. (9) JOYFUL GAME gets a major driver change.
Race 11
(6) B YOYO ships in sharp from Pocono and has performed well in this class in the past. He is very dangerous as a wire-to-wire candidate in this short field. (4) ROCK OF CASHEL spit the bit in deep stretch again but was saved when the winner broke at the wire; obvious exacta player. (1) WAITING ON A WOMAN is off a win and could be sitting the pocket again here.
Race 12
(6) GENTLE JANET was raced conservatively like a 40-1 shot and might have pulled off a huge upset with stretch clearance last time. Barn has done well with these Midwest shippers. (9) TWICE AN ANGEL comes off a solid effort and might get more aggressive in her second start since June. (2) SPORTSMUFFLER was Corey Callahan’s choice over my first two picks. Maybe he knows something I’m missing. (4) PLAY AGAIN gets an interesting driver change. (7) JARNAC should be rallying late for a bottom exotic slot.
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: 51 - 148 / $253.80 (-$42.20)
BEST BETS: 6 - 12 / $15.80 (-$8.20)
Best Bet: SHEEZA SHARK N (5th)
Spot Play: SHEER FLEX (4th)
Race 1
(4) DREAM ROCKER finds a perfect spot this week. Driver Hannah Miller can elect to gun to the front or float away and sit close to the speedy rail horse. (7) STEMILT TOUCH is technically down in class tonight and has a driver who has seen success here. (10) ELLEN’S STREAK is on quite a roll in the Amateur ranks and overcame post 10 a week ago; big threat.
Race 2
(1) OPULENT YANKEE dominated weaker last Friday in his second start off the bench. Five-year-old seems ready to handler the class jump. (3) CAN DO is well spotted in this field and you have to respect his chances. (4) BUDDY HALLY came east to Dover last time for Davis and closed well to be third; worth consideration.
Race 3
(6) ALWAYS FLASH-N shows some good miles on the big track at Vernon while many of these lack success on larger ovals. (8) PAYDAZE ON THE WAY won in this class two starts back. My only concern is what kind of trip he’ll get from the outside post. (1) FORBETTOR OR WORSE ships in sharp from Freehold, but he will need to lower his lifetime mark by multiple seconds to win. (2) LASTLADYSTANDING lured David Miller off my first and third picks.
Race 4
(3) SHEER FLEX wound up first over again last time and still hung around nicely for a solid check. He is sitting on a win and the drop to the basement condition should get him over the top. (2) HALL PASS HELEN gets a good post to work with and faces a mostly dull field. (6) PARIS PRINCESS N looks like the value play in the field. She makes her second start off a break and is more than capable of popping up with a big mile. (4) QUANTUM UPTOWN BOY responded better with an aggressive drive rather than off the pace tactics; switch back this week?
Race 5
(3) SHEEZA SHARK served notice last week with a strong second-place finish that she could be ready to return to the form she had here last April. She gets a class break this time and I’m all in. (5) CLEAR VIEW HANOVER had a perfect trip but came up flat last Friday. Maybe she just had a bad week. (6) KIWI FOCUS N steps up but is in good form now. (1) SNOW CONE A should flash some early speed and get into the bottom of the number.
Race 6
(7) CALL ME RICHARD raced well with the addition of Lasix in his second start for trainer Andrew Harris. A repeat performance or slight move forward should make him tough tonight. (10) TAC’S DELIGHT changes barns after consecutive wins. Veteran has a near 37% career win rate. (1) ULSTER has speed and okay form but has lacked the winning knack of late. (8) DOC has been racing well and adds Tetrick.
Race 7
(6) BULLVILLE MAGGIE is razor sharp right now and just might be able to step up against this tougher bunch. (9) NOT BEFORE EIGHT should in theory have been racing better the last few weeks. She gets a change to Tetrick now and I wouldn’t be shocked if she woke up. (8) WINDSUN GLORY was a solid second last time and looms as a serious threat on Friday.
Race 8
(4) MEADOWBRANCH WENDY took a tour of the track and stayed flat in her first start since August. She is more than capable of winning here and could find early speed tonight. (6) WORLD CUP drops back down to the class where he was second two starts back; obvious danger. (2) MIDFIELD MAGIC is certainly sharp now. (8) MARKET SHARE seems worth a look on the bottom of your exotic tickets.
Race 9
(5) HYWAY MARCUS has breaks in two of his last four starts, which isn’t ideal. That said, there are no killers in this field and he is at a winning level. (6) HES AN AMERICAN closed nicely last time and seems to be in decent form. (7) PEGASUS POINT gets a driver switch to Callahan.
Race 10
(8) CANDY STYX N comes off a big mile a week ago and merits the repeat call. (5) SAM gets a barn and driver change; improvement is likely. (1) PURITY has been a disappointment lately. She can do better. (9) JOYFUL GAME gets a major driver change.
Race 11
(6) B YOYO ships in sharp from Pocono and has performed well in this class in the past. He is very dangerous as a wire-to-wire candidate in this short field. (4) ROCK OF CASHEL spit the bit in deep stretch again but was saved when the winner broke at the wire; obvious exacta player. (1) WAITING ON A WOMAN is off a win and could be sitting the pocket again here.
Race 12
(6) GENTLE JANET was raced conservatively like a 40-1 shot and might have pulled off a huge upset with stretch clearance last time. Barn has done well with these Midwest shippers. (9) TWICE AN ANGEL comes off a solid effort and might get more aggressive in her second start since June. (2) SPORTSMUFFLER was Corey Callahan’s choice over my first two picks. Maybe he knows something I’m missing. (4) PLAY AGAIN gets an interesting driver change. (7) JARNAC should be rallying late for a bottom exotic slot.
Yonkers: Friday 12/2 Analysis
By Brewster Smith
DRF
MEET STATS: 290 - 1221 / $1,869.60
BEST BETS: 32 - 114 / $151.10
Best Bet: SOUTHWIND ROULETTE (11th)
Spot Play: AMERICAN IMAGE (5th)
Race 1
(2) COPPER COAST A was sharp in victory at big odds last time out. Gelding stays in same company, so two straight is not out of the question. (7) IT'S A GOOD THING showed good speed and was second best in his latest. (3) THISGUYSAROCKSTAR gets post relief and that might help his cause.
Race 2
(8) GINGER TREE ALEXIS Pacing mare put in a nice run last out and now she will have to greet the cameraman for pictures from the far outside slot; possible. (5) WRAPPED TO GO gets out of door number seven for a cozy post. (3) ROLL WITH JOSIE raced evenly for fourth money last time around.
Race 3
(1) HARMONY OAKS QUIKE makes her return to Yonkers and did not race badly at the Meadowlands in her last two trips to the post; threat at her best. (5) SUMMER SNOW could not catch the winner at odds on recently but figures in here. (8) NORTHERN DALI was late on the scene to nail down the victory last time out.
Race 4
(2) ADDWATER rallied strongly to grab the show spot last time out and now this gelding gets the 2-hole and has every right to boss these. (3) JC KINGDOM came very wide at the 3/4 pole and was full of run; main danger. (5) LISCLOON could grab a share of the purse.
Race 5
(3) AMERICAN IMAGE showed signs of life in her last trip to the post so this might be the perfect spot for this sophomore filly to get the job done. (7) UPFRONTWHOSURLADY has wheeled off three straight victories and now she moves up the ladder.
Race 6
(4) FANTICIPATION was a very game third at the Big M in her most recent outing. Mare seems to be heading in the right direction and a score is well within the realm. (2) GADSDEN HANOVER was sent down the road last out for her second straight victory; threat again. (5) SENSATIONALGABBY A blew the doors off lesser company last time out; don't overlook.
Race 7
(2) DATELINE HANOVER was wide at the 3/4 pole to run them down for glory last out upstate. Pacing gelding is in winning form so if he returns to that effort, the rest will have to settle for minor awards. (1) AMERICAN ROCK got the job done wire to window last out at Philly; player. (6) JK HEAVEN SENT took charge at the 1/2 mile marker and opened up to an easy score recently.
Race 8
(5) BEDROOMCONFESSIONS comes off an sharp second against better company last time out so this might be a perfect spot for this pacing mare to get the job done. (8) KRISPY APPLE is on a roll scoring her fourth straight victory. (7) MACH IT A PAR was sitting in the pocket most of the way, but could not get by Krispy Apple recently; not out of this.
Race 9
(6) NERIDA FRANCO N was sharp from the 8-hole to grab the placing at the Meadowlands last time around so this mare has every right to put her best foot forward. (5) HER OWN LAND put in a mild bid for fourth money last time out. (3) CAVIART CARI ANN has fine speed and has been in the exacta picture in her last four tries; beware.
Race 10
(7) MILKY WAY RAE has been very sharp at Saratoga and now this filly moves her trade to Yonkers and she can top these at her best. (5) AL RAZA N is knocking at the door based on her last two tries. (2) CRACKER COFFEE closed well to nail down the score in her last trip.
Race 11
(2) SOUTHWIND ROULETTE gets serious post relief and this mare can show speed against these; the pick. (7) CHEYENNE ROBIN was flying up the cones to nail down the victory last time around. (1) GLENFERRIE BRONTE N moves back to the fence where this mare got the job done four tries ago; don't overlook.
By Brewster Smith
DRF
MEET STATS: 290 - 1221 / $1,869.60
BEST BETS: 32 - 114 / $151.10
Best Bet: SOUTHWIND ROULETTE (11th)
Spot Play: AMERICAN IMAGE (5th)
Race 1
(2) COPPER COAST A was sharp in victory at big odds last time out. Gelding stays in same company, so two straight is not out of the question. (7) IT'S A GOOD THING showed good speed and was second best in his latest. (3) THISGUYSAROCKSTAR gets post relief and that might help his cause.
Race 2
(8) GINGER TREE ALEXIS Pacing mare put in a nice run last out and now she will have to greet the cameraman for pictures from the far outside slot; possible. (5) WRAPPED TO GO gets out of door number seven for a cozy post. (3) ROLL WITH JOSIE raced evenly for fourth money last time around.
Race 3
(1) HARMONY OAKS QUIKE makes her return to Yonkers and did not race badly at the Meadowlands in her last two trips to the post; threat at her best. (5) SUMMER SNOW could not catch the winner at odds on recently but figures in here. (8) NORTHERN DALI was late on the scene to nail down the victory last time out.
Race 4
(2) ADDWATER rallied strongly to grab the show spot last time out and now this gelding gets the 2-hole and has every right to boss these. (3) JC KINGDOM came very wide at the 3/4 pole and was full of run; main danger. (5) LISCLOON could grab a share of the purse.
Race 5
(3) AMERICAN IMAGE showed signs of life in her last trip to the post so this might be the perfect spot for this sophomore filly to get the job done. (7) UPFRONTWHOSURLADY has wheeled off three straight victories and now she moves up the ladder.
Race 6
(4) FANTICIPATION was a very game third at the Big M in her most recent outing. Mare seems to be heading in the right direction and a score is well within the realm. (2) GADSDEN HANOVER was sent down the road last out for her second straight victory; threat again. (5) SENSATIONALGABBY A blew the doors off lesser company last time out; don't overlook.
Race 7
(2) DATELINE HANOVER was wide at the 3/4 pole to run them down for glory last out upstate. Pacing gelding is in winning form so if he returns to that effort, the rest will have to settle for minor awards. (1) AMERICAN ROCK got the job done wire to window last out at Philly; player. (6) JK HEAVEN SENT took charge at the 1/2 mile marker and opened up to an easy score recently.
Race 8
(5) BEDROOMCONFESSIONS comes off an sharp second against better company last time out so this might be a perfect spot for this pacing mare to get the job done. (8) KRISPY APPLE is on a roll scoring her fourth straight victory. (7) MACH IT A PAR was sitting in the pocket most of the way, but could not get by Krispy Apple recently; not out of this.
Race 9
(6) NERIDA FRANCO N was sharp from the 8-hole to grab the placing at the Meadowlands last time around so this mare has every right to put her best foot forward. (5) HER OWN LAND put in a mild bid for fourth money last time out. (3) CAVIART CARI ANN has fine speed and has been in the exacta picture in her last four tries; beware.
Race 10
(7) MILKY WAY RAE has been very sharp at Saratoga and now this filly moves her trade to Yonkers and she can top these at her best. (5) AL RAZA N is knocking at the door based on her last two tries. (2) CRACKER COFFEE closed well to nail down the score in her last trip.
Race 11
(2) SOUTHWIND ROULETTE gets serious post relief and this mare can show speed against these; the pick. (7) CHEYENNE ROBIN was flying up the cones to nail down the victory last time around. (1) GLENFERRIE BRONTE N moves back to the fence where this mare got the job done four tries ago; don't overlook.
SPOT PLAYS
For Friday
TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE
Aqueduct (2nd) La Dama de Hierro, 8-1
(7th) Erik the Red, 5-1
Charles Town (2nd) Risk It, 7-2
(3rd) Good Sport, 3-1
Del Mar (4th) Zanab, 9-2
(7th) I'malreadythere, 5-1
Delta Downs (3rd) Manofsass, 6-1
(4th) Sugar Creek Pal, 4-1
Fair Grounds (2nd) Sensational Ride, 7-2
(3rd) Social Vow, 6-1
Golden Gate Fields (1st) Dorian, 6-1
(4th) Ryder's Starlight, 7-2
Hawthorne (2nd) Tam, 9-2
(8th) Spectacular Road, 9-2
Laurel Park (3rd) Tigers Bop, 3-1
(7th) Blake's Magic, 4-1
Penn National (2nd) Blue Chat, 9-2
(3rd) Inherent Value, 7-2
Remington Park (2nd) Strut N Swagger, 3-1
(5th) Tell Laura, 3-1
Tampa Bay Downs (2nd) Cooper's Crescent, 6-1
(6th) El Almirante, 9-2
Turfway Park (1st) Marchwood, 3-1
(7th) Mr. Chow, 4-1
Woodbine (3rd) Transformative, 7-2
(5th) Mahogany Cat, 7-2
For Friday
TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE
Aqueduct (2nd) La Dama de Hierro, 8-1
(7th) Erik the Red, 5-1
Charles Town (2nd) Risk It, 7-2
(3rd) Good Sport, 3-1
Del Mar (4th) Zanab, 9-2
(7th) I'malreadythere, 5-1
Delta Downs (3rd) Manofsass, 6-1
(4th) Sugar Creek Pal, 4-1
Fair Grounds (2nd) Sensational Ride, 7-2
(3rd) Social Vow, 6-1
Golden Gate Fields (1st) Dorian, 6-1
(4th) Ryder's Starlight, 7-2
Hawthorne (2nd) Tam, 9-2
(8th) Spectacular Road, 9-2
Laurel Park (3rd) Tigers Bop, 3-1
(7th) Blake's Magic, 4-1
Penn National (2nd) Blue Chat, 9-2
(3rd) Inherent Value, 7-2
Remington Park (2nd) Strut N Swagger, 3-1
(5th) Tell Laura, 3-1
Tampa Bay Downs (2nd) Cooper's Crescent, 6-1
(6th) El Almirante, 9-2
Turfway Park (1st) Marchwood, 3-1
(7th) Mr. Chow, 4-1
Woodbine (3rd) Transformative, 7-2
(5th) Mahogany Cat, 7-2
