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Meadowlands Friday
Race #1:
Picks: # 2, # 1, # 5, # 7
#1 Hit Away: Not too long ago in July 08, this horse was racing for a 40,000 tag at Chester. Since then he has been trying to find the right level here at the Big M to fit in. After a win last week in the same class, you must respect this horse again from the rail.
#2 Synide: Really surprised this old timer has stuck around in the 15k claimer tag for so long without someone reaching in to grab him. He is really better than what he looks on paper. Has great back class, and needs only a good trip to beat these today. Great value, the pick of the race.
#3 Flight Sign: Goes from 50k claiming tag at Yonkers in February to a 10k tag at Poconos last week. Can you figure him out? Been with 3 trainers since then. Carmine is probably hoping a wakeup call at the Meadowlands can help this horse out-but he's is going to need more than alarm clock today. Pass.
#4 Okeeechobeescooter: Campbell picks up the catch ride. A positive switch from last time he raced here two weeks ago. Horse has been winning, but at smaller tracks. A 15k claimer here and a 15k claimer at Freehold is not the same. 6 wins in 2009 but only $17,000 in earnings. Just can't recommend this one- even though he has a minor chance to get in some exotics.
#5 Ima Prince Too: This horse represents what Lamar Odom is for the Lakers, the "X" factor. On paper, coming off 2 breaks in his last 4 races, he doesn't seem to be that good. However, Sears is intrigued enough to take a shot on this one, and if you look closely enough, this horse has some o.k. races. Back in February this year, finished a tough 2nd in a NW6500 race at Dover and then 2 weeks after that, just missed wiring the field, finishing third. Can show some speed if he wishes, and speed and Sears is always a deadly combo.
#6 Fibber Magee A: $1840 made in his last 6 starts. Has not really showed much. However, last week it seems Pierce tried to change tactics by putting him closer to the front end. Will he do it again? My guess, he hopes for a tuck, and then some racing luck in the stretch. Until, he shows he can win at the Meadowlands, it's hard to wager on him.
#7 Fiest Baran: Julie and Andy connection team up and you must respect that alone. Horse has had some bad luck in the post position draw (10 and 9 in the last 2 weeks). Yet, Fiesty is always "fiesty" and puts out somewhat of a good effort every week. If Andy can work out a cover trip, he will be right there in the thick of things.
#8 Cheating Hearts: Couldn't win a 5000 claimer at Plainridge in March of this year. Raced only 2 times in 08. Pass.
#9 Hanley Elias: The old 14 year old comes back to Meadowlands, but gets the toughest draw. I don't think he has enough in those legs to compete with these anymore, however. But it's hard to cheer against a 14 year old that still races his heart out.
Race #2:
Picks: # 5, # 2, # 1, # 6
#1: Talk About Me: Raced in some tough conditions over at Chester last year and at Pocono's early this year. Brennan tried to be aggressive last week, but didn't have anything left in the lane, coming home in 31.1 last quarter. Have to think George will try to protect the rail and sit second or third and take his chances late. A definite throw in for exotic wagers.
#2: Floyd R Turbo: Lost as odds on favorite 2 weeks ago. Before that, won three in a row, all in easy fashion. Must respect, nut probably one of the toughest fields he's raced in a long time. Pierce will be trying to get the lead early with this one and see how long he can take him.
#3: Reigning Dough: Coming off a break, and three races where he hasn't been competitive, it's hard to recommend him. Jim Doherty just got this one back in late March, and he still seems to be trying to figure this one out.
#4: Big Z Credit: Goes against the guys and her race lines do indicate she will have trouble against these. Campbell will have his hands full just to pick up a check ZMW Racing Corp.
#5: Kajan Kooker: Wow, what a qualifier- won by 15 in 1:54:2. That time alone puts him right there against these. Was that his coming out party to what this horse can really be? Sears went 28 and 55.2 in that qualifier and that tells me he wants this horse on the lead this week. It's going to be hard to stop him tonight. Must Use.
#6: Flamewalker: Always, I mean always, put out his effort every week for the Andy and Julie combo. Was surprised he didn't get claimed where Julie snuck those 2 15,000 claiming races in on this one. This field is going to be a tough task for the flamer, but I do expect him to be right there in the end when all said and done- like he usually is.
#7: Bj's Chinook: A very popular horse in the claiming box, and Antonno Buttitta get his turn with this one tonight. You will get large odds because the public isn't too familiar with the connections. The driver switch from Campbell and Sears the past couple of weeks to Antonno is hard to ignore. Will have to prove himself tonight (the driver And the horse that is).
#8: Fabulous Grin: Gets a really tough draw tonight, and coming off break, it's hard to imagine Miller will be too aggressive with this Rucker trained horse. Horse has potential, yet he seems he can't shake off those annoying breaks. He can,however, pick up the pieces late if a speed duel develops on the front end with Kajan and Floyd.
#9: Bank President: The Canadian Invader had 2 pretty good efforts at Yonkers. Dube picks up the drive tonight, and he knows there is too much speed inside of him to go for the lead. Expect him to sit in the back of the group, and hope for a race meltdown. It's hard to see this Bank President making a bonus tonight.
Race #3:
Picks: # 4, # 2, # 7, # 1
#1 My Last Laugh: Horse was 5 for 9 in 2 year old campaign. He obviously needed his last race, and I do expect George Brennan to more aggressive than Jess Gregory was last week. That being said, it will be more than a tough task for him tonight going against the toughest field he has ever faced. We're not playing potential tonight, so we are not playing him. However, maybe after a couple of more races here at the Meadowlands, we will be on his bandwagon.
#2 Circus Dreamer: This 4 year old is due for some racing luck. He is 0 for 8 this year, but he has more than few races he should of won. Time wise he is a play, as 4 of the 8 races this year he has come home in 1:51 and change. Gets the switch to Miller tonight, but it's hard to figure out what we can do with him. He will most likely be overbet, and I will try to beat him. He will be right there at the end.
#3 Ty's a Big Star: He finished 2nd in this same class, on April 10th at the Big M. Sears gets the call again, but since that race, has shown nothing. Raced against lesser at Harrington, and just wasn't competitive. Have to pass tonight, but you don't see Sears at double digits odds too often.
#4 Cheyenne Barry: A horse that ran 1:52 here last year as a 3 year old, has yet to live up to his potential as a 4 year old. Ran a nice race last week at Yonkers being parked most of the way. Is Segelman finally starting to turn this horse around? If Campbell can work out a cover trip, this one has a huge shot to upset tonight. It's time we see the real Barry.
#5 Mclaren: Lightly raced Gelrod horse has yet to see a start in 2009. Winning tonight would be great, but I doubt the connections do truly expect that. They want to see a good effort and move forward. So we will take a pass.
#6 Artmendous: Coming over from Chester after they put a tag on him for the first time. Had a win on April 3rd here in 1:53:3. It's going to take a lot more than that to beat these tonight. Does he have the talent to do it? I'm not betting on it.
#7 Mysticism: What do we do? Obviously, the best horse in the race. Is he ready? Ran a good qualifier, coming home in 26.4 seconds. Horse can go for the lead, or as he showed in the Wilson, close from the back. Is Steve Elliott have ideas of the Meadowlands Pace with Mysticism? Will he try to send a message tonight? I don't see value here either way, but again, you must use.
Race #4:
Picks: # 2, # 4, # 3, # 8
#1 Armbro Edward: his 5 year old campaign has yet to live up to what he did as a 4 year old. Until he starts turning it around, you cannot advise on betting any money on him. Pass.
#2 Nate K: Last time he was this low in class, he won from the 10 hole on a sloppy track back in March. Only thing that scares you here is the number of breaks this horse makes. The race is his to win, and the only thing that can stop Nate from winning tonight is Nate.
#3 Muscles Marinana: 0 for 11 this year, but a very honest racehorse. Trotted a mile in 1:52 last year, so he has the backclass to win this race. Gets the switch to Sears which might give this horse the extra surge to finally get a win. Will be right there at the wire. Can't throw out.
#4 Four Straz Trump: Burke always does good with these type of horses that originally come from Meadows. Got some races under his belt at Chester and Yonkers. Burke even thought enough of this horse to race him 3 times in the Open at Yonkers, even though he didn't do much in those races. This is yet another horse in this race that hasn't had a good start to his 2009 campaign. Does he finally get it turned around tonight? Use.
#5 Tonight Aas: Gets a little bit of class relief tonight. 2 races here at the Meadowlands, and he went off huge odds in both. Will probably be about the same price tonight. Hard to like.....next.
#6 Proud Moment: James Clouser takes over for Sears tonight in the bike. I do not like this move at all. Clouser will have to prove me wrong, as I will not be adding this horse on any tickets tonight. Is it that hard to find a catch driver?
#7 Designable: One of three mares in this race. Found a way to earn some good checks over in NY, but this race just seems to be more competitive than those. A lot of horses would have to break for this one to even have a shot.
#8 The Mad Duke: Ran at the open level in Nor and Pcd-and did very well. Qualified just a couple of days ago and then decides to come over to the Meadowlands? Questionable call here by the trainer, but Sherif knows his horse better than me. Fits this race, and see no reason why not to include this one in the exotics, if ready. Lets just hope the Mad Duke isn't Mad this is his 2nd race in three days.
#9 Winnie the Who: Mare takes a drop from her races over at Yonkers. Outside post will be tough for her to overcome. Campbell will just sit in the back and hope he can get a check with this one tonight.
#10 April Showers: April Showers bring May flowers- but this mare has yet to race in May as of yet. Her first race since March and starts from the 10 post. Give her a start and an inside post next week, and it will be a whole different story.
Race #5:
Picks: # 4, # 3, # 1, # 2
#1 Seaswift Princess: A very classy mare that gives her all. She has the rail, she has speed, and she has George in the bike. All adds up to being a must use on any ticket.
#2 The Stewardess A: Gets the call from Sears, and if he can sit behind the speed, he might have something left in the stretch. Needs a trip to be with these in the end. 10 to 1 morning line is good value, but hard to like her on top in this field.
#3 Gro: Brushed on top last week, but couldn't hold on. Will Pierce be aggressive as Tetrick was? On April 3rd and 10th, this horse was 1 length away from 2 wins at the Meadowlands in a NW 22,500 race. You have to use in most exotic tickets.
#4 Autumn Magic: She was due for a 'bounce' off that effort she had on May 8th where she won by 4 in 1:50 and change. Gets a switch to Campbell who will try to workout a second over trip if possible. If she gets the trip, she can get the win. At 6 to 1, why not? Great Value here.
#5 Cowgirls and Indians: If she doesn't have the rail, she doesn't win. She needs to be close to the lead, but it seems she doesn't have enough speed to leave from the outside position. I'll pass, and wait until she get the rail to play again.
#6 Don't Deny Me: Swept the Jersey Girl Series here in early March. Will probably be overbet tonight, but she is going against older and more experienced mares and has an outside draw to top it off. Proved she can compete with this type in her last race, but have a feeling she is going to have to work a lot harder tonight. We will have to try and beat her tonight.
#7 Ms Maggie: Nearly $45,00 in her last 6 starts. But just like #6, she's going to have to work overtime tonight from this outside position and these types of mares. Plus the fact Julie had this horse racing in the 30k claiming in early March, just make me want to stay away from here. She won last week against these, but I think there is just too much value with the inside horses to play Ms Maggie tonight.
Race #6:
Picks: # 6, # 8, # 3 , # 4
#1 Wild Wind: Last time he won at the Meadowlands, it was March 6th, 10 weeks ago. Doesn't have that much speed to protect the rail, and will have to come first over, if Dube really wants to win this race. Can't recommend on top, but maybe for third is playing some triples. Will not have in my pick 4 ticket.
#2 Jobo Da' Shabra: Coming over from Harrington/Dover, and hasn't won much there. Hard to like at 50 to 1, nevertheless at his 15 to 1 morning line. Pass.
#3 Morguns Sweetheart: Was favorite in this class last week after she trotted a 1:53.2 mile. She had the 8 position last week and tried to take them wire to wire, but just couldn't last. One thing going against her is that she is a mare racing against the boys, and she's 4 racing against older. Will be overbet, but will be hard to beat. Have to use, but will be hoping for some value elsewhere.
#4 Di Manggio: Got a nice confidence win last race over at Chester, but decides to come back to the Big M. Would not mind having in a few exacta's and tri's. If going deep in the pick 4, then you can add him, if you are looking for a price that has a good shot.
#5 Diamond Hunter: Had the rail last week in this same class, and didn't make any moves, and barley hung on for 4th. Hard to like now from the 5th position, but if Pierce can maybe guide this one to a cover trip, he might have a shot. But that's too many things that need to happen for this one to win.
#6 Lavec Dream: Needed his last race after a couple of months, but Sears elects to stay with her. She raced against the Opens at the Meadows, and did very well in the past. Expect this horse to be very live tonight. She should be ready to fire. Wish we can get that 5 to 1 morning line on her.
#7 Drill Sergeant Sam: A speedster that will not show speed tonight. Coming over from Yonkers and stuck in the 7th path, this horse will be hard press to leave from here. Jim Marshall will just sit last and hope for a check.
#8 Instant Photo: Another popular horse in the claiming box. Miller gets the drive here, and I wouldn't be surprised if he tried to bring him off the pace tonight. The front end hasn't been working for this one lately, but the change of tactics, might just be what he needs. Must use.
Race #7:
Picks: # 4, # 9, # 3, # 5
#1 Temptress El: Finally gets her 2nd straight start at the same racetrack, but the problem is, she stuck with the hardest one. Gets the rail, but don't think she will win, unless she just gets a perfect pocket sitting trip, and that is unlikely.
#2 Four Starz Melody: First start since April 10th. Will not be ready tonight. Pass.
#3 KG Delight: A very completive horse, but is only 2 for 16 this year. However, you must respect the trainer/driver combo. Gets somewhat of a little class relief has she has been racing with a little tougher. Must Use.
#4 Southwind Swallow: Ran the race of her life last week going sub 1:50 and finished 2nd. That same effort beats this field. Seems that noel Daley might have figured this one out, as she will be hard to deny in this one. The one to beat.
#5 Mind Bloggling: She been racing against much tougher, but just hasn't shown that she can win even against these. But we will give her benefit of the doubt, as will add her to our pick 4 plays and hope she can turn it around.
#6 Dr Nabrrinsky: Gets the switch to Merton and has had some tough trips with recent races. No reason why that would change now. Has to overcome too much, no thanks.
#7: Ashley's Lucky Lady: Gets the switch to Marshall, but like #6, just seems to have to overcome too much from here. The race would have to go perfectly for her to even hit the board.
#8 Style Semalu: Only her 3rd race of the 2009 campaign. Don't expect her too take too much play from out here. In a couple of weeks, with a better post position, she can be the play in this same field.
#9 Ideal Nectarine: A very gutsy mare who does it the hard way. She will have to overcome a lot from the 9 hole, but she is capable of doing just that. Miller should be more aggressive tonight, as this horse can get it done if she's close by the three quarter pole. Must Play regardless of the post.
Race #8:
Picks: # 2, # 7, # 8, #4
#1 Four Starzz King: Makes the jump up to the 20's, after winning in the 15's at 10 to 1 last time out. Loses Sears, but gets the rail, where he can secure a good trip. Will probably be overbet, so I will seek elsewhere, but he does make sense. With the jump in class, we will try to get value with others.
#2 Baccart Stena: Drops back to the 20, after testing the 25's for a race. Sears goes with him over # 1. With any type of trip, he should be able to get the victory. Hopefully Four Starzz can get a lot of play here, so we can get a good price with Baccart. The Horse you must beat if you plan on taking a picture.
#3 Mister Barnett: Richard Norman drops this one to the lowest level since being in the U.S., and he should be expecting a wakeup call with this one. Seems to me he has potential here, and at 10 to 1, is worth a shot in this race. Add to your pick 4 plays.
#4 Make A Big Splash: Seems Lester has thrown in the flag with this one, and given up on the condition races, to put him with a field he can compete with. I will have to pass, as I do expect to see this one in the 15's in a couple of weeks.
#5 Fine-Tuner: Has a win at the 15's at the Big M and always seems to be there late, but can't recommend here in the 20's. Is a much better fit for the 15,000 claiming group, not here.
#6 Crewcut hanover: Tried to go to Chester to get some confidence builders, and still can't buy a win. 2 wins in his last 49 races. Not good value regardless if he goes off huge odds. Pass
#7 Queens Best King: Takes the drop to 20 after being claimed for 30. This is a must race for him. He must show up tonight. He must run good. He must fire tonight. We must use.
#8 Fox Valley Cruiser: Rucker claimed for 20,000 a few races back. Must respect as the horse always gives max effort. No different this week, as we add to our pick 4 ticket. Hopefully, we can get Miller following Merton as #7 and #8 pick up the pieces late.
Race #9:
Picks: # 1, # 6, #10, # 8
#1 Princess Character: Brennan was a little bit too aggressive with this one, as she ran a 54 half last time, but if he can find a way to throttle her speed, she is a must use tonight. That April 17th effort here was a huge race where she won handily. If she can get back to that form, she is the one to beat.
#2 Trust my Heart: A nice confidence booster last week, with the win, now back to reality. Will be overbet tonight and the switch to Mccarthy is a negative. This horse will have to beat me tonight, as I will not play him in pick 4's.
#3 B Intensified: First race of 2009, however, was 6 for 8 in 2008. What do we do with this one? We'll give her a race before we play her. Just too many unanswered questions with her now.
#4 Sand Pleasure: Ross Williams gets the call here, and that is a very intriguing strategy. With Sears on this one, I would play her all day long, but with Ross? I have to pass.
#5 Artexpress: Hasn't shown she can win at the Meadowlands just yet. Her best tactic is coming off the pace, and it will be tough for her to pass horses that are just better than she is.
#6 A Patchy Frost: Seems to be the speed of the speed in this race. If she goes for the lead, I think #1 Princess can get a golden trip right behind her. Patchy can steal this race too, so you must use her tonight.
#7 Erma La Em: She just burned money at Chester. She won't fool the public tonight. Pass.
#8 Major Trap: Dube gets the call here and she seems to be on the improve. If Dube can muster up a cover trip, she can be coming late. She is headed in the right direction. And Good Value here. Use.
#9 Lu Lu Q: First race of 2009. Only raced 4 times in 2008. She is not ready just yet to beat this group.
#10 DontTellMeWhatToDo: Sears gets the call here and you must respect. He can try to leave, since there is not much speed, but it would take a lot out of here. Either way, she will have a shot to upset tonight. She catches the right group of horses here to be very competitive.
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Meadowlands Friday
Race #1:
Picks: # 2, # 1, # 5, # 7
#1 Hit Away: Not too long ago in July 08, this horse was racing for a 40,000 tag at Chester. Since then he has been trying to find the right level here at the Big M to fit in. After a win last week in the same class, you must respect this horse again from the rail.
#2 Synide: Really surprised this old timer has stuck around in the 15k claimer tag for so long without someone reaching in to grab him. He is really better than what he looks on paper. Has great back class, and needs only a good trip to beat these today. Great value, the pick of the race.
#3 Flight Sign: Goes from 50k claiming tag at Yonkers in February to a 10k tag at Poconos last week. Can you figure him out? Been with 3 trainers since then. Carmine is probably hoping a wakeup call at the Meadowlands can help this horse out-but he's is going to need more than alarm clock today. Pass.
#4 Okeeechobeescooter: Campbell picks up the catch ride. A positive switch from last time he raced here two weeks ago. Horse has been winning, but at smaller tracks. A 15k claimer here and a 15k claimer at Freehold is not the same. 6 wins in 2009 but only $17,000 in earnings. Just can't recommend this one- even though he has a minor chance to get in some exotics.
#5 Ima Prince Too: This horse represents what Lamar Odom is for the Lakers, the "X" factor. On paper, coming off 2 breaks in his last 4 races, he doesn't seem to be that good. However, Sears is intrigued enough to take a shot on this one, and if you look closely enough, this horse has some o.k. races. Back in February this year, finished a tough 2nd in a NW6500 race at Dover and then 2 weeks after that, just missed wiring the field, finishing third. Can show some speed if he wishes, and speed and Sears is always a deadly combo.
#6 Fibber Magee A: $1840 made in his last 6 starts. Has not really showed much. However, last week it seems Pierce tried to change tactics by putting him closer to the front end. Will he do it again? My guess, he hopes for a tuck, and then some racing luck in the stretch. Until, he shows he can win at the Meadowlands, it's hard to wager on him.
#7 Fiest Baran: Julie and Andy connection team up and you must respect that alone. Horse has had some bad luck in the post position draw (10 and 9 in the last 2 weeks). Yet, Fiesty is always "fiesty" and puts out somewhat of a good effort every week. If Andy can work out a cover trip, he will be right there in the thick of things.
#8 Cheating Hearts: Couldn't win a 5000 claimer at Plainridge in March of this year. Raced only 2 times in 08. Pass.
#9 Hanley Elias: The old 14 year old comes back to Meadowlands, but gets the toughest draw. I don't think he has enough in those legs to compete with these anymore, however. But it's hard to cheer against a 14 year old that still races his heart out.
Race #2:
Picks: # 5, # 2, # 1, # 6
#1: Talk About Me: Raced in some tough conditions over at Chester last year and at Pocono's early this year. Brennan tried to be aggressive last week, but didn't have anything left in the lane, coming home in 31.1 last quarter. Have to think George will try to protect the rail and sit second or third and take his chances late. A definite throw in for exotic wagers.
#2: Floyd R Turbo: Lost as odds on favorite 2 weeks ago. Before that, won three in a row, all in easy fashion. Must respect, nut probably one of the toughest fields he's raced in a long time. Pierce will be trying to get the lead early with this one and see how long he can take him.
#3: Reigning Dough: Coming off a break, and three races where he hasn't been competitive, it's hard to recommend him. Jim Doherty just got this one back in late March, and he still seems to be trying to figure this one out.
#4: Big Z Credit: Goes against the guys and her race lines do indicate she will have trouble against these. Campbell will have his hands full just to pick up a check ZMW Racing Corp.
#5: Kajan Kooker: Wow, what a qualifier- won by 15 in 1:54:2. That time alone puts him right there against these. Was that his coming out party to what this horse can really be? Sears went 28 and 55.2 in that qualifier and that tells me he wants this horse on the lead this week. It's going to be hard to stop him tonight. Must Use.
#6: Flamewalker: Always, I mean always, put out his effort every week for the Andy and Julie combo. Was surprised he didn't get claimed where Julie snuck those 2 15,000 claiming races in on this one. This field is going to be a tough task for the flamer, but I do expect him to be right there in the end when all said and done- like he usually is.
#7: Bj's Chinook: A very popular horse in the claiming box, and Antonno Buttitta get his turn with this one tonight. You will get large odds because the public isn't too familiar with the connections. The driver switch from Campbell and Sears the past couple of weeks to Antonno is hard to ignore. Will have to prove himself tonight (the driver And the horse that is).
#8: Fabulous Grin: Gets a really tough draw tonight, and coming off break, it's hard to imagine Miller will be too aggressive with this Rucker trained horse. Horse has potential, yet he seems he can't shake off those annoying breaks. He can,however, pick up the pieces late if a speed duel develops on the front end with Kajan and Floyd.
#9: Bank President: The Canadian Invader had 2 pretty good efforts at Yonkers. Dube picks up the drive tonight, and he knows there is too much speed inside of him to go for the lead. Expect him to sit in the back of the group, and hope for a race meltdown. It's hard to see this Bank President making a bonus tonight.
Race #3:
Picks: # 4, # 2, # 7, # 1
#1 My Last Laugh: Horse was 5 for 9 in 2 year old campaign. He obviously needed his last race, and I do expect George Brennan to more aggressive than Jess Gregory was last week. That being said, it will be more than a tough task for him tonight going against the toughest field he has ever faced. We're not playing potential tonight, so we are not playing him. However, maybe after a couple of more races here at the Meadowlands, we will be on his bandwagon.
#2 Circus Dreamer: This 4 year old is due for some racing luck. He is 0 for 8 this year, but he has more than few races he should of won. Time wise he is a play, as 4 of the 8 races this year he has come home in 1:51 and change. Gets the switch to Miller tonight, but it's hard to figure out what we can do with him. He will most likely be overbet, and I will try to beat him. He will be right there at the end.
#3 Ty's a Big Star: He finished 2nd in this same class, on April 10th at the Big M. Sears gets the call again, but since that race, has shown nothing. Raced against lesser at Harrington, and just wasn't competitive. Have to pass tonight, but you don't see Sears at double digits odds too often.
#4 Cheyenne Barry: A horse that ran 1:52 here last year as a 3 year old, has yet to live up to his potential as a 4 year old. Ran a nice race last week at Yonkers being parked most of the way. Is Segelman finally starting to turn this horse around? If Campbell can work out a cover trip, this one has a huge shot to upset tonight. It's time we see the real Barry.
#5 Mclaren: Lightly raced Gelrod horse has yet to see a start in 2009. Winning tonight would be great, but I doubt the connections do truly expect that. They want to see a good effort and move forward. So we will take a pass.
#6 Artmendous: Coming over from Chester after they put a tag on him for the first time. Had a win on April 3rd here in 1:53:3. It's going to take a lot more than that to beat these tonight. Does he have the talent to do it? I'm not betting on it.
#7 Mysticism: What do we do? Obviously, the best horse in the race. Is he ready? Ran a good qualifier, coming home in 26.4 seconds. Horse can go for the lead, or as he showed in the Wilson, close from the back. Is Steve Elliott have ideas of the Meadowlands Pace with Mysticism? Will he try to send a message tonight? I don't see value here either way, but again, you must use.
Race #4:
Picks: # 2, # 4, # 3, # 8
#1 Armbro Edward: his 5 year old campaign has yet to live up to what he did as a 4 year old. Until he starts turning it around, you cannot advise on betting any money on him. Pass.
#2 Nate K: Last time he was this low in class, he won from the 10 hole on a sloppy track back in March. Only thing that scares you here is the number of breaks this horse makes. The race is his to win, and the only thing that can stop Nate from winning tonight is Nate.
#3 Muscles Marinana: 0 for 11 this year, but a very honest racehorse. Trotted a mile in 1:52 last year, so he has the backclass to win this race. Gets the switch to Sears which might give this horse the extra surge to finally get a win. Will be right there at the wire. Can't throw out.
#4 Four Straz Trump: Burke always does good with these type of horses that originally come from Meadows. Got some races under his belt at Chester and Yonkers. Burke even thought enough of this horse to race him 3 times in the Open at Yonkers, even though he didn't do much in those races. This is yet another horse in this race that hasn't had a good start to his 2009 campaign. Does he finally get it turned around tonight? Use.
#5 Tonight Aas: Gets a little bit of class relief tonight. 2 races here at the Meadowlands, and he went off huge odds in both. Will probably be about the same price tonight. Hard to like.....next.
#6 Proud Moment: James Clouser takes over for Sears tonight in the bike. I do not like this move at all. Clouser will have to prove me wrong, as I will not be adding this horse on any tickets tonight. Is it that hard to find a catch driver?
#7 Designable: One of three mares in this race. Found a way to earn some good checks over in NY, but this race just seems to be more competitive than those. A lot of horses would have to break for this one to even have a shot.
#8 The Mad Duke: Ran at the open level in Nor and Pcd-and did very well. Qualified just a couple of days ago and then decides to come over to the Meadowlands? Questionable call here by the trainer, but Sherif knows his horse better than me. Fits this race, and see no reason why not to include this one in the exotics, if ready. Lets just hope the Mad Duke isn't Mad this is his 2nd race in three days.
#9 Winnie the Who: Mare takes a drop from her races over at Yonkers. Outside post will be tough for her to overcome. Campbell will just sit in the back and hope he can get a check with this one tonight.
#10 April Showers: April Showers bring May flowers- but this mare has yet to race in May as of yet. Her first race since March and starts from the 10 post. Give her a start and an inside post next week, and it will be a whole different story.
Race #5:
Picks: # 4, # 3, # 1, # 2
#1 Seaswift Princess: A very classy mare that gives her all. She has the rail, she has speed, and she has George in the bike. All adds up to being a must use on any ticket.
#2 The Stewardess A: Gets the call from Sears, and if he can sit behind the speed, he might have something left in the stretch. Needs a trip to be with these in the end. 10 to 1 morning line is good value, but hard to like her on top in this field.
#3 Gro: Brushed on top last week, but couldn't hold on. Will Pierce be aggressive as Tetrick was? On April 3rd and 10th, this horse was 1 length away from 2 wins at the Meadowlands in a NW 22,500 race. You have to use in most exotic tickets.
#4 Autumn Magic: She was due for a 'bounce' off that effort she had on May 8th where she won by 4 in 1:50 and change. Gets a switch to Campbell who will try to workout a second over trip if possible. If she gets the trip, she can get the win. At 6 to 1, why not? Great Value here.
#5 Cowgirls and Indians: If she doesn't have the rail, she doesn't win. She needs to be close to the lead, but it seems she doesn't have enough speed to leave from the outside position. I'll pass, and wait until she get the rail to play again.
#6 Don't Deny Me: Swept the Jersey Girl Series here in early March. Will probably be overbet tonight, but she is going against older and more experienced mares and has an outside draw to top it off. Proved she can compete with this type in her last race, but have a feeling she is going to have to work a lot harder tonight. We will have to try and beat her tonight.
#7 Ms Maggie: Nearly $45,00 in her last 6 starts. But just like #6, she's going to have to work overtime tonight from this outside position and these types of mares. Plus the fact Julie had this horse racing in the 30k claiming in early March, just make me want to stay away from here. She won last week against these, but I think there is just too much value with the inside horses to play Ms Maggie tonight.
Race #6:
Picks: # 6, # 8, # 3 , # 4
#1 Wild Wind: Last time he won at the Meadowlands, it was March 6th, 10 weeks ago. Doesn't have that much speed to protect the rail, and will have to come first over, if Dube really wants to win this race. Can't recommend on top, but maybe for third is playing some triples. Will not have in my pick 4 ticket.
#2 Jobo Da' Shabra: Coming over from Harrington/Dover, and hasn't won much there. Hard to like at 50 to 1, nevertheless at his 15 to 1 morning line. Pass.
#3 Morguns Sweetheart: Was favorite in this class last week after she trotted a 1:53.2 mile. She had the 8 position last week and tried to take them wire to wire, but just couldn't last. One thing going against her is that she is a mare racing against the boys, and she's 4 racing against older. Will be overbet, but will be hard to beat. Have to use, but will be hoping for some value elsewhere.
#4 Di Manggio: Got a nice confidence win last race over at Chester, but decides to come back to the Big M. Would not mind having in a few exacta's and tri's. If going deep in the pick 4, then you can add him, if you are looking for a price that has a good shot.
#5 Diamond Hunter: Had the rail last week in this same class, and didn't make any moves, and barley hung on for 4th. Hard to like now from the 5th position, but if Pierce can maybe guide this one to a cover trip, he might have a shot. But that's too many things that need to happen for this one to win.
#6 Lavec Dream: Needed his last race after a couple of months, but Sears elects to stay with her. She raced against the Opens at the Meadows, and did very well in the past. Expect this horse to be very live tonight. She should be ready to fire. Wish we can get that 5 to 1 morning line on her.
#7 Drill Sergeant Sam: A speedster that will not show speed tonight. Coming over from Yonkers and stuck in the 7th path, this horse will be hard press to leave from here. Jim Marshall will just sit last and hope for a check.
#8 Instant Photo: Another popular horse in the claiming box. Miller gets the drive here, and I wouldn't be surprised if he tried to bring him off the pace tonight. The front end hasn't been working for this one lately, but the change of tactics, might just be what he needs. Must use.
Race #7:
Picks: # 4, # 9, # 3, # 5
#1 Temptress El: Finally gets her 2nd straight start at the same racetrack, but the problem is, she stuck with the hardest one. Gets the rail, but don't think she will win, unless she just gets a perfect pocket sitting trip, and that is unlikely.
#2 Four Starz Melody: First start since April 10th. Will not be ready tonight. Pass.
#3 KG Delight: A very completive horse, but is only 2 for 16 this year. However, you must respect the trainer/driver combo. Gets somewhat of a little class relief has she has been racing with a little tougher. Must Use.
#4 Southwind Swallow: Ran the race of her life last week going sub 1:50 and finished 2nd. That same effort beats this field. Seems that noel Daley might have figured this one out, as she will be hard to deny in this one. The one to beat.
#5 Mind Bloggling: She been racing against much tougher, but just hasn't shown that she can win even against these. But we will give her benefit of the doubt, as will add her to our pick 4 plays and hope she can turn it around.
#6 Dr Nabrrinsky: Gets the switch to Merton and has had some tough trips with recent races. No reason why that would change now. Has to overcome too much, no thanks.
#7: Ashley's Lucky Lady: Gets the switch to Marshall, but like #6, just seems to have to overcome too much from here. The race would have to go perfectly for her to even hit the board.
#8 Style Semalu: Only her 3rd race of the 2009 campaign. Don't expect her too take too much play from out here. In a couple of weeks, with a better post position, she can be the play in this same field.
#9 Ideal Nectarine: A very gutsy mare who does it the hard way. She will have to overcome a lot from the 9 hole, but she is capable of doing just that. Miller should be more aggressive tonight, as this horse can get it done if she's close by the three quarter pole. Must Play regardless of the post.
Race #8:
Picks: # 2, # 7, # 8, #4
#1 Four Starzz King: Makes the jump up to the 20's, after winning in the 15's at 10 to 1 last time out. Loses Sears, but gets the rail, where he can secure a good trip. Will probably be overbet, so I will seek elsewhere, but he does make sense. With the jump in class, we will try to get value with others.
#2 Baccart Stena: Drops back to the 20, after testing the 25's for a race. Sears goes with him over # 1. With any type of trip, he should be able to get the victory. Hopefully Four Starzz can get a lot of play here, so we can get a good price with Baccart. The Horse you must beat if you plan on taking a picture.
#3 Mister Barnett: Richard Norman drops this one to the lowest level since being in the U.S., and he should be expecting a wakeup call with this one. Seems to me he has potential here, and at 10 to 1, is worth a shot in this race. Add to your pick 4 plays.
#4 Make A Big Splash: Seems Lester has thrown in the flag with this one, and given up on the condition races, to put him with a field he can compete with. I will have to pass, as I do expect to see this one in the 15's in a couple of weeks.
#5 Fine-Tuner: Has a win at the 15's at the Big M and always seems to be there late, but can't recommend here in the 20's. Is a much better fit for the 15,000 claiming group, not here.
#6 Crewcut hanover: Tried to go to Chester to get some confidence builders, and still can't buy a win. 2 wins in his last 49 races. Not good value regardless if he goes off huge odds. Pass
#7 Queens Best King: Takes the drop to 20 after being claimed for 30. This is a must race for him. He must show up tonight. He must run good. He must fire tonight. We must use.
#8 Fox Valley Cruiser: Rucker claimed for 20,000 a few races back. Must respect as the horse always gives max effort. No different this week, as we add to our pick 4 ticket. Hopefully, we can get Miller following Merton as #7 and #8 pick up the pieces late.
Race #9:
Picks: # 1, # 6, #10, # 8
#1 Princess Character: Brennan was a little bit too aggressive with this one, as she ran a 54 half last time, but if he can find a way to throttle her speed, she is a must use tonight. That April 17th effort here was a huge race where she won handily. If she can get back to that form, she is the one to beat.
#2 Trust my Heart: A nice confidence booster last week, with the win, now back to reality. Will be overbet tonight and the switch to Mccarthy is a negative. This horse will have to beat me tonight, as I will not play him in pick 4's.
#3 B Intensified: First race of 2009, however, was 6 for 8 in 2008. What do we do with this one? We'll give her a race before we play her. Just too many unanswered questions with her now.
#4 Sand Pleasure: Ross Williams gets the call here, and that is a very intriguing strategy. With Sears on this one, I would play her all day long, but with Ross? I have to pass.
#5 Artexpress: Hasn't shown she can win at the Meadowlands just yet. Her best tactic is coming off the pace, and it will be tough for her to pass horses that are just better than she is.
#6 A Patchy Frost: Seems to be the speed of the speed in this race. If she goes for the lead, I think #1 Princess can get a golden trip right behind her. Patchy can steal this race too, so you must use her tonight.
#7 Erma La Em: She just burned money at Chester. She won't fool the public tonight. Pass.
#8 Major Trap: Dube gets the call here and she seems to be on the improve. If Dube can muster up a cover trip, she can be coming late. She is headed in the right direction. And Good Value here. Use.
#9 Lu Lu Q: First race of 2009. Only raced 4 times in 2008. She is not ready just yet to beat this group.
#10 DontTellMeWhatToDo: Sears gets the call here and you must respect. He can try to leave, since there is not much speed, but it would take a lot out of here. Either way, she will have a shot to upset tonight. She catches the right group of horses here to be very competitive.
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