Race 1
#6 PEACHES AND CREAM lost a stretch lead in her trip around the one-turn mile but should be stronger her second time and is clearly the most talented horse in here. #2 LEGACY FRANCO N gets a nice post position switch. #4 BRILEY SHEA deserves another chance as well.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 2,6 w/ 6,8
Race 2
#8 COTTON BLOSSOM went faster in her qualifier than any her more experienced rivals have ever managed. #6 HIPO BEAT THE ODDS showed promise at Pocono and certainly has some upside.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 6,8 w/ 1 w/ 1,3,4,7
Race 3
The #1 entry features four horses who all capable of winning this. #2 SONOFAFRICA was rock-solid in the first two legs. #4 TC’S BIG CAT DADDY finished well in both local trips and gets a driver with experience at this tricky distance in Corey Braden.
Suggested bet: Exacta – 1 w/ 2,4
Race 4
#7 MYSTIQUE JATE has never been worse than second and there’s no reason today should be any different. #3 DARKEN STORMY has also been on the board in all six of his starts. #4 SOUTH SIDE BUNNY dueled through a crazy opening half last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 7 w/ 1,3,4
Race 5
#2 COOPERS CREEK N showed signs of life with a nice win last week and should finally get a fast pace to set up his closing kick tonight. #5 POWERISCAPE has been dominant so far at Colonial. #1 OUR NEW JET finally gets a good post but will Sunday’s terrific effort take something out of him?
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,2,5
Race 6
#6 RILEY ROSE should offer more value today after suffering two straight defeats at 1-5 and should be closer to her best in the third start of the current cycle. #7 CAMPHOR HANOVER has enjoyed a terrific year and has the perfect style to excel at Colonial. #8 DRIVIN’ MISS RUDEE can be forgiven for tiring after making a move into a hot pace last time.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 6 w/ 5,7,8
Race 7
#9 WILD RETREAT was a good second to a very hot horse last week and should only improve in his second start of the year. #5 POINT OF DESIRE showed nothing last week but is better than that and deserves another chance on the class drop. #10 ACCOPATOUGH is always in the mix.
Suggested bet: Win – 9
Race 8
#4 CORPORATE STRIKE appears to be over his breaking problems and was terrific on Sunday, the only horse near a fast pace to hang on well. #1 MABLESIMAMAZED is 10 for 20 this year and obviously good enough if he handles the transition from fairs to the one-turn mile.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,4,8 w/ 1,4,5 w/ 3
Race 9
#4 TM A NUKES had a typical late fade in his first Colonial try. Hopefully he’ll have the typical second time improvement. #1 O O BEACH fits well on his Rockingham form. #5 MAC MR VP should find this level more to his liking and was a solid second two weeks ago.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,4,5
Race 10
#3 BANKERS LANE seems to be rounding back into form after a good third against much tougher last week. #6 DOGGONE YANKEE takes a big class drop. #9 JUST AMOS tired pretty badly in his first start of year but should be fitter today and has the back class to win.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 3,6 w/ 1,6
Race 11
#1 HEADLINE NEWS seems to have come back from a long layoff in solid shape and this is by far the easiest spot he’s seen in a long time. #6 ASIAN PARADISE N also gets a significant class drop today. #2 SS SENORITA should be closing late for a piece.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 2,4,6
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Tuesday September 30 picks
Race 1
#3 NIFTY NORMAN failed as the favorite last time but he had a bad post and a bad pace scenario. Tonight should work out more like two weeks ago when he was dominant. #1A OH GEE WHIZ is fast and versatile. #4 STRAD HANOVER may just not like Colonial but he’s talented enough.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,3 w/ 5,6
Race 2
#5 REALLY PERFECT takes a huge drop out of a solid late closer series. #6 GREAT GEORGE THREE was an excellent second to a very talented horse in his qualifier last week.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 5,6 w/ 3,4,6 w/ 8,10
Race 3
#3 FAREWELL SKY has plenty of speed and has shown a solid closing quarter despite coughing up two leads at Colonial. #9 BETTER HUSTLE finished ahead of Farewell Sky last time. #6 GOLDSTAR REAGAN should appreciate the drop from the Williamsburg series.
Suggested bet: Exacta – 3 w/ 4,6,9
Race 4
#10 QUICK DECISION has been facing much tougher. He clearly has the talent to win at a good price if he can overcome the big track transition and rough post position. #8 SCOOT OUTA DODGE has been right there twice at this level already.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 8,10 w/ 4,7 w/ 3,6,9 w/ 4
Race 5
#7 CINCY CHI LIZZIE should appreciate the drop in class today and is a touch faster than her rivals if she can handle the transition to the one-turn mile. #4 YOU’RE WELCOME couldn’t handle the best mares on the grounds but should prove extremely tough at this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,7
Race 6
#6 DIXIE PRIDE got caught with bad posts and/or wide trips his last three but obviously fits and should get a cleaner journey on the forgiving one-turn mile. #9 MR. GENIUS is a perfectly logical favorite off a good second against a tough rival last week. #3 YOKOZUNA BO is every bit as good as any in here but must adapt from half-mile ovals to Colonial’s immense oval.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,6,9
Race 7
#4 IRISH ARTIST gets a massive class drop that should trigger his second win of the year tonight. #7 JACKSBROTHERJOE just missed at this level last week. #2 STRONG BELIEF was cooked in a duel against tougher last and should find the going easier tonight.
Suggested bet: Win - 4
Race 8
#1A ALPHA fits nicely at this level and #1 DESCANT always has the chance to turn things around. #8 MR BEAU WINDSWEPT should improve in his second start off the layoff. #3 FEDEX ALERT has two straight solid thirds against similar.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,3,8 w/ 6 w/ 2,9,10
Race 9
#6 EVERE AND A DAY just won this very condition by four lengths last week. #5 PARADUSHO N couldn’t finish with Evere and a Day but was a solid second last week and has great history here. #2 MAD LIBS closed nicely into a slow pace last time.
Suggested bet: Win – 6
Race 10
#9 LIBOR wins if he stays flat but its been a long time since he’s stayed flat in a race. #10 SHININ PEARL destroyed a similar field two back. #2 SEVEN BENDS disappointed in his first local race but is clearly good enough on his best day.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 9,10 w/ 4,5
Race 11
#5 BE BAD BILL impressed with a big comeback win against cheaper. A repeat is enough to win this and his back class suggests even things may be in store tonight. #3 RISKYS WHIRLWIND is always in the mix and should appreciate the class drop he gets tonight.
Suggested bet: Win - 5
#3 NIFTY NORMAN failed as the favorite last time but he had a bad post and a bad pace scenario. Tonight should work out more like two weeks ago when he was dominant. #1A OH GEE WHIZ is fast and versatile. #4 STRAD HANOVER may just not like Colonial but he’s talented enough.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,3 w/ 5,6
Race 2
#5 REALLY PERFECT takes a huge drop out of a solid late closer series. #6 GREAT GEORGE THREE was an excellent second to a very talented horse in his qualifier last week.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 5,6 w/ 3,4,6 w/ 8,10
Race 3
#3 FAREWELL SKY has plenty of speed and has shown a solid closing quarter despite coughing up two leads at Colonial. #9 BETTER HUSTLE finished ahead of Farewell Sky last time. #6 GOLDSTAR REAGAN should appreciate the drop from the Williamsburg series.
Suggested bet: Exacta – 3 w/ 4,6,9
Race 4
#10 QUICK DECISION has been facing much tougher. He clearly has the talent to win at a good price if he can overcome the big track transition and rough post position. #8 SCOOT OUTA DODGE has been right there twice at this level already.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 8,10 w/ 4,7 w/ 3,6,9 w/ 4
Race 5
#7 CINCY CHI LIZZIE should appreciate the drop in class today and is a touch faster than her rivals if she can handle the transition to the one-turn mile. #4 YOU’RE WELCOME couldn’t handle the best mares on the grounds but should prove extremely tough at this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,7
Race 6
#6 DIXIE PRIDE got caught with bad posts and/or wide trips his last three but obviously fits and should get a cleaner journey on the forgiving one-turn mile. #9 MR. GENIUS is a perfectly logical favorite off a good second against a tough rival last week. #3 YOKOZUNA BO is every bit as good as any in here but must adapt from half-mile ovals to Colonial’s immense oval.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,6,9
Race 7
#4 IRISH ARTIST gets a massive class drop that should trigger his second win of the year tonight. #7 JACKSBROTHERJOE just missed at this level last week. #2 STRONG BELIEF was cooked in a duel against tougher last and should find the going easier tonight.
Suggested bet: Win - 4
Race 8
#1A ALPHA fits nicely at this level and #1 DESCANT always has the chance to turn things around. #8 MR BEAU WINDSWEPT should improve in his second start off the layoff. #3 FEDEX ALERT has two straight solid thirds against similar.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,3,8 w/ 6 w/ 2,9,10
Race 9
#6 EVERE AND A DAY just won this very condition by four lengths last week. #5 PARADUSHO N couldn’t finish with Evere and a Day but was a solid second last week and has great history here. #2 MAD LIBS closed nicely into a slow pace last time.
Suggested bet: Win – 6
Race 10
#9 LIBOR wins if he stays flat but its been a long time since he’s stayed flat in a race. #10 SHININ PEARL destroyed a similar field two back. #2 SEVEN BENDS disappointed in his first local race but is clearly good enough on his best day.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 9,10 w/ 4,5
Race 11
#5 BE BAD BILL impressed with a big comeback win against cheaper. A repeat is enough to win this and his back class suggests even things may be in store tonight. #3 RISKYS WHIRLWIND is always in the mix and should appreciate the class drop he gets tonight.
Suggested bet: Win - 5
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Sunday September 28 picks
Race 1
#1 MAFIA HALL takes an even bigger than it looks class drop today. He should also really appreciate a more sensible pace after chasing sizzling splits last week. #8 CELL POWER should get closer to his impressive back class in his second start after a six-month break.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,8 w/ 5,7
Race 2
#5 TROPICAL SCORE disappointed last time but will win if he can reproduce either of his two previous races. #7 DISCOVER GOLD should win if she can handle the extreme track switch.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 5,7 w/ 2 w/ 3,5,7
Race 3
#2 FIDDLE ROSE is as rock-solid as a favorite as you’ll find. She probably wins if she can simply repeat her last race and she’s done significantly better than that in the not so distant past. #1 TROT TO THE MACS couldn’t have looked better destroying maidens last week.
Suggested bet: Win - 2
Race 4
#5 KOALA KAT has the most raw talent of any horse in this series but her breaking propensity makes her a dicey proposition. #7 ROMPAWAY ALVIN got really good at the right time and is clearly a must-use. #3 ELECTRIC CHICKEN already has two good seconds in the first two legs.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 3,5,7 w/ 1,3 w/ 5 w/ 1,5,9
Race 5
#1 IT’S SUNDAY SUNDAY fits nicely at this level and is proven at larger tracks. #3 EL VONTE Q freaked here last year with a 1:51.4 mile and appears to be as good this year as he was in 2007. #5 TOUCH THIS was a good third in a tough edition of this condition last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,3,5
Race 6
#5 HI IM JOHNNY KASH was utterly dominant last week and should just be getting started as he makes his third start of the year. #2 G-STRING JENNA was just a fifth of a second slower than the favorite in winning his division last week. #1 AWESOME WAY beat the favorite in leg one and lost no stature with last week’s second behind G-String Jenna.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5 w/ 1,2,7
Race 7
#1 MAC T’S DIAMOND beat the favorite fair and square last week. #9 GOLDEN MATTJESTY is razor sharp right now but keeps leaving things extremely close. #5 SHADY MATILDA looked good two weeks ago and has paced some huge miles at this track.
Suggested bet: Exacta box - 1,5,9
Race 8
#4 LUVYABUTLEAVE broke at the start last week to end a three-race win streak. A new streak should start today. #5 IMPRESSIVE JILL is very tough on her best day. #7 CASHMERE improved dramatically with Lasix added last week.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 4,5,7 w/ 1 w/ 1,4
Race 9
#1A FROND might have needed a race to acclimate himself to the one-turn mile. He wins for fun on his best day. #5 SINGLE SPICE has been awfully tough so far this meet. #3 ANNUAL DUES steps up today but has been facing arguably the hottest trotter on the grounds in both local starts.
Suggested bet: Win – 1
Race 10
#4 MIRACLE SAHBRA won for fun at his very condition two weeks ago. He did blow up last week but has been very solid all season. #1 D’AMICO CUCINA steps up off a dominating win against cheaper that might be what the 9yo needed to get back on track.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,4 w/ 7,9
Race 11
#7 JOINT CURSADE blitzed similar by more than five lengths last week. #9 OUR NEW JET also comes off a nice win at this level. #8 COBBLER HANOVER put up a huge final quarter to snag a win last Saturday.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 7,8,9
#1 MAFIA HALL takes an even bigger than it looks class drop today. He should also really appreciate a more sensible pace after chasing sizzling splits last week. #8 CELL POWER should get closer to his impressive back class in his second start after a six-month break.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,8 w/ 5,7
Race 2
#5 TROPICAL SCORE disappointed last time but will win if he can reproduce either of his two previous races. #7 DISCOVER GOLD should win if she can handle the extreme track switch.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 5,7 w/ 2 w/ 3,5,7
Race 3
#2 FIDDLE ROSE is as rock-solid as a favorite as you’ll find. She probably wins if she can simply repeat her last race and she’s done significantly better than that in the not so distant past. #1 TROT TO THE MACS couldn’t have looked better destroying maidens last week.
Suggested bet: Win - 2
Race 4
#5 KOALA KAT has the most raw talent of any horse in this series but her breaking propensity makes her a dicey proposition. #7 ROMPAWAY ALVIN got really good at the right time and is clearly a must-use. #3 ELECTRIC CHICKEN already has two good seconds in the first two legs.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 3,5,7 w/ 1,3 w/ 5 w/ 1,5,9
Race 5
#1 IT’S SUNDAY SUNDAY fits nicely at this level and is proven at larger tracks. #3 EL VONTE Q freaked here last year with a 1:51.4 mile and appears to be as good this year as he was in 2007. #5 TOUCH THIS was a good third in a tough edition of this condition last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,3,5
Race 6
#5 HI IM JOHNNY KASH was utterly dominant last week and should just be getting started as he makes his third start of the year. #2 G-STRING JENNA was just a fifth of a second slower than the favorite in winning his division last week. #1 AWESOME WAY beat the favorite in leg one and lost no stature with last week’s second behind G-String Jenna.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5 w/ 1,2,7
Race 7
#1 MAC T’S DIAMOND beat the favorite fair and square last week. #9 GOLDEN MATTJESTY is razor sharp right now but keeps leaving things extremely close. #5 SHADY MATILDA looked good two weeks ago and has paced some huge miles at this track.
Suggested bet: Exacta box - 1,5,9
Race 8
#4 LUVYABUTLEAVE broke at the start last week to end a three-race win streak. A new streak should start today. #5 IMPRESSIVE JILL is very tough on her best day. #7 CASHMERE improved dramatically with Lasix added last week.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 4,5,7 w/ 1 w/ 1,4
Race 9
#1A FROND might have needed a race to acclimate himself to the one-turn mile. He wins for fun on his best day. #5 SINGLE SPICE has been awfully tough so far this meet. #3 ANNUAL DUES steps up today but has been facing arguably the hottest trotter on the grounds in both local starts.
Suggested bet: Win – 1
Race 10
#4 MIRACLE SAHBRA won for fun at his very condition two weeks ago. He did blow up last week but has been very solid all season. #1 D’AMICO CUCINA steps up off a dominating win against cheaper that might be what the 9yo needed to get back on track.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,4 w/ 7,9
Race 11
#7 JOINT CURSADE blitzed similar by more than five lengths last week. #9 OUR NEW JET also comes off a nice win at this level. #8 COBBLER HANOVER put up a huge final quarter to snag a win last Saturday.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 7,8,9
Friday, September 26, 2008
Saturday September 27 picks
Race 1
#4 EVERYMILEAMEMORY broke in her only start but showed some real talent last week with 28.3 final quarter in a qualifier. #8 TAP FIVE has been competitive in nearly every race thus far. #3 STONE CREEK has been solid in both tries at Colonial.
Suggested bet: Exacta 3,4,8
Race 2
#3 CHISELLED should be fit for his seasonal debut after a couple of qualifiers and showed plenty of raw talent as a 2yo. #5 SUPER SID figures to finish stronger in his second start of the year.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 3,5 w/ 2,10, w/ 2,7,9,10
Race 3
#10 ARMBRO CABOT got back on track with a win last week and is still eligible to race against much easier than his old levels. #2 ACTION BIG TOWNER obviously fits very well here but it is disconcerting to see her tire so badly the last time she raced on a large track.
Suggested bet: Win - 10
Race 4
#2 MCCOY struggled recently at Harrington but was terrific earlier this at Rockingham, which should transfer nicely to the one-turn mile. #9 TACTICAL ADVANTAGE has three straight wins, including one at this level. #10 PARADISE LANE N deserves another shot.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,9,10
Race 5
#8 SAMCIN has really taken to Colonial with two straight impressive wins. #6 LUDE N CRUDE never got involved last week after looking so impressive the first leg. A rebound certainly wouldn’t be a surprise. #4 RICK’S SIGN finishes as well as any of them and gets a much better post today. #2 MINNESOTA MARY held well after setting a quick pace last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 8 w/ 2,4,6
Race 6
#6 FIRM FATALE never really got involved last week but her race two weeks would win this. #4 TRANQUILITY is due for a win after two straight narrow defeats. #1A DEMOCRITUS and #1 DREAM SUNRISE are both logical.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,4,6
Race 7
#7 DOUBLE FLIP is dripping with back class and should be ready to get back on track in her third start after missing the summer. #9 POLO JOHNNY was amazing last week, overcoming interference and making up 11 lengths in the final half mile to win in the last stride.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 7,9
Race 8
#1 MATA HARRY and #1A SIR BEACH DRAGON form a powerful entry that just looks tough to beat here. #7 RACING NAKED is good enough to beat the favorites on his best day and he had plenty of excuses last time, dueling through sizzling fractions in his first start in six months.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,7 w/ 4,6,7 w/ 2,3
Race 9
#7 MC MATZ’S ZTAM just missed the last time raced at this level. #4 IT’S THE LAW keeps dropping in class and should prove tough here. #6 GRAMPA GUS loomed large in upper stretch last week before fading late. He may have needed a race and a chance to acclimate to Colonial.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,6,7
Race 10
#2 JACOB’S WINNER wins for fun if he’s anything close to what he was last year. The mind-boggling first half mile he put up in his lone 2008 start and the two good qualifiers give confidence. #3 ORNELLIX should appreciate the class drop.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 2,3 w/ 3,8
Race 11
#3 JIMMY KING has a good history at Colonial and should really appreciate dropping of the late closer. #8 THISOLDARTOFMINE may wake-up today with Chris Page aboard. #9 MACTANKIN should be in the mix right from the start.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,8,9
#4 EVERYMILEAMEMORY broke in her only start but showed some real talent last week with 28.3 final quarter in a qualifier. #8 TAP FIVE has been competitive in nearly every race thus far. #3 STONE CREEK has been solid in both tries at Colonial.
Suggested bet: Exacta 3,4,8
Race 2
#3 CHISELLED should be fit for his seasonal debut after a couple of qualifiers and showed plenty of raw talent as a 2yo. #5 SUPER SID figures to finish stronger in his second start of the year.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 3,5 w/ 2,10, w/ 2,7,9,10
Race 3
#10 ARMBRO CABOT got back on track with a win last week and is still eligible to race against much easier than his old levels. #2 ACTION BIG TOWNER obviously fits very well here but it is disconcerting to see her tire so badly the last time she raced on a large track.
Suggested bet: Win - 10
Race 4
#2 MCCOY struggled recently at Harrington but was terrific earlier this at Rockingham, which should transfer nicely to the one-turn mile. #9 TACTICAL ADVANTAGE has three straight wins, including one at this level. #10 PARADISE LANE N deserves another shot.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,9,10
Race 5
#8 SAMCIN has really taken to Colonial with two straight impressive wins. #6 LUDE N CRUDE never got involved last week after looking so impressive the first leg. A rebound certainly wouldn’t be a surprise. #4 RICK’S SIGN finishes as well as any of them and gets a much better post today. #2 MINNESOTA MARY held well after setting a quick pace last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 8 w/ 2,4,6
Race 6
#6 FIRM FATALE never really got involved last week but her race two weeks would win this. #4 TRANQUILITY is due for a win after two straight narrow defeats. #1A DEMOCRITUS and #1 DREAM SUNRISE are both logical.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,4,6
Race 7
#7 DOUBLE FLIP is dripping with back class and should be ready to get back on track in her third start after missing the summer. #9 POLO JOHNNY was amazing last week, overcoming interference and making up 11 lengths in the final half mile to win in the last stride.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 7,9
Race 8
#1 MATA HARRY and #1A SIR BEACH DRAGON form a powerful entry that just looks tough to beat here. #7 RACING NAKED is good enough to beat the favorites on his best day and he had plenty of excuses last time, dueling through sizzling fractions in his first start in six months.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,7 w/ 4,6,7 w/ 2,3
Race 9
#7 MC MATZ’S ZTAM just missed the last time raced at this level. #4 IT’S THE LAW keeps dropping in class and should prove tough here. #6 GRAMPA GUS loomed large in upper stretch last week before fading late. He may have needed a race and a chance to acclimate to Colonial.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,6,7
Race 10
#2 JACOB’S WINNER wins for fun if he’s anything close to what he was last year. The mind-boggling first half mile he put up in his lone 2008 start and the two good qualifiers give confidence. #3 ORNELLIX should appreciate the class drop.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 2,3 w/ 3,8
Race 11
#3 JIMMY KING has a good history at Colonial and should really appreciate dropping of the late closer. #8 THISOLDARTOFMINE may wake-up today with Chris Page aboard. #9 MACTANKIN should be in the mix right from the start.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,8,9
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Wednesday September 24 picks
Race 1
#5 RILEY ROSE may have needed last week’s race and clearly wins if she fires her best shot. #6 DRIVIN’ MISS RUDEE beat many of these last week and should still be a decent price today. #4 FOX VALLEY SAGE was a solid third behind the top two last week.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 5,6 w/ 1,2
Race 2
#2 SLEEK N DANDY looks like a promising 2yo who should be very tough if she can stay flat. #1 FUNOGLIO already has a win at the condition and is awfully consistent for a young trotter.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,2 w/ 1,5,8 w/ 5,8
Race 3
#1 ROYAL PHOTO was a good second in the fastest leg 1 division and #1A OLIVIA’S FILLY fits well off her third last week. #8 RALLY BY THE RIVER couldn’t quite get there as the favorite last week but obviously fits very well again. #5 STEADFAST should be better tonight.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,5,8
Race 4
#8 YOU DIEHL takes a big class drop that should make her particularly tough here. #5 DAYZEE DUKES certainly knows how to win with 10 victories in 25 tries this season. #2 SHARP ALMA was a decent fourth behind a dominant winner on opening night and has a good history here.
Suggested bet: Win - 8
Race 5
#5 MOONLITEBILLANDBOB finished a good third last week and should prove even tougher at this level. #7 SALALAH N has solid Pocono form and gets Lasix for the first time today. #6 SILVER DUCK has enjoyed a productive year and the closer should appreciate Colonial after the half-milers.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5,6,7
Race 6
#1A TOM BRUCE finished beautifully to get second in leg one despite a three month layoff. #1 DUSTY WINNER looked good winning that race. #2 BLACK DOG won the fastest division last week. #6 SONOFAFRICA was an impressive winner of the third division. #7 ROMPAWAY YUM YUM failed at 4-5 in leg one but has every right to rebound today.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 2,6,7
Race 7
#5 TM A NUKES went too fast early last time and should hold on better today. #10 ELECTRIC ACE is usually right there at this level. #4 HOLLYS TOPAZ made up a ton of ground on Sunday and should move forward in her second start after a brief freshening.
Suggested bet: Exacta box - 4,5,10
Race 8
#1A MAKE A STAND and #1 POINT OF DESIRE are both capable of going significantly faster than any of today’s rivals. #6 CELEBRATE AMERICA raced well last week and should be better today with the added fitness. #8 TWO OPALS finished well enough to suggest she can move up.
Suggested bet: Win – 1
Race 9
#6 BE BAD BILL takes a gargantuan class drop today. He may not be what he was last year but should still be able to handle this level. #4 ONE MORE HUG tired late last time but should be finishing stronger today.
Suggested bet: Exacta box - 4,6
Race 10
#7 ROMPAWAY ULAINE has been awfully busy this meet with three solid races already. Switching to a top catch driver today can’t hurt. #2 WINDTALKER isn’t the most consistent horse but he’s a real threat on his best day.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 2,7 w/ 2,8
Race 11
#8 RACE ME VALERIE finds a beautiful spot after knocking heads with tougher all season. #2 PRETTYASAPAGEANT should also appreciate the class drop. #5 HOT FUSION should be closing well down that long 1300-foot stretch.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,5,9
#5 RILEY ROSE may have needed last week’s race and clearly wins if she fires her best shot. #6 DRIVIN’ MISS RUDEE beat many of these last week and should still be a decent price today. #4 FOX VALLEY SAGE was a solid third behind the top two last week.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 5,6 w/ 1,2
Race 2
#2 SLEEK N DANDY looks like a promising 2yo who should be very tough if she can stay flat. #1 FUNOGLIO already has a win at the condition and is awfully consistent for a young trotter.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,2 w/ 1,5,8 w/ 5,8
Race 3
#1 ROYAL PHOTO was a good second in the fastest leg 1 division and #1A OLIVIA’S FILLY fits well off her third last week. #8 RALLY BY THE RIVER couldn’t quite get there as the favorite last week but obviously fits very well again. #5 STEADFAST should be better tonight.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,5,8
Race 4
#8 YOU DIEHL takes a big class drop that should make her particularly tough here. #5 DAYZEE DUKES certainly knows how to win with 10 victories in 25 tries this season. #2 SHARP ALMA was a decent fourth behind a dominant winner on opening night and has a good history here.
Suggested bet: Win - 8
Race 5
#5 MOONLITEBILLANDBOB finished a good third last week and should prove even tougher at this level. #7 SALALAH N has solid Pocono form and gets Lasix for the first time today. #6 SILVER DUCK has enjoyed a productive year and the closer should appreciate Colonial after the half-milers.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5,6,7
Race 6
#1A TOM BRUCE finished beautifully to get second in leg one despite a three month layoff. #1 DUSTY WINNER looked good winning that race. #2 BLACK DOG won the fastest division last week. #6 SONOFAFRICA was an impressive winner of the third division. #7 ROMPAWAY YUM YUM failed at 4-5 in leg one but has every right to rebound today.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 2,6,7
Race 7
#5 TM A NUKES went too fast early last time and should hold on better today. #10 ELECTRIC ACE is usually right there at this level. #4 HOLLYS TOPAZ made up a ton of ground on Sunday and should move forward in her second start after a brief freshening.
Suggested bet: Exacta box - 4,5,10
Race 8
#1A MAKE A STAND and #1 POINT OF DESIRE are both capable of going significantly faster than any of today’s rivals. #6 CELEBRATE AMERICA raced well last week and should be better today with the added fitness. #8 TWO OPALS finished well enough to suggest she can move up.
Suggested bet: Win – 1
Race 9
#6 BE BAD BILL takes a gargantuan class drop today. He may not be what he was last year but should still be able to handle this level. #4 ONE MORE HUG tired late last time but should be finishing stronger today.
Suggested bet: Exacta box - 4,6
Race 10
#7 ROMPAWAY ULAINE has been awfully busy this meet with three solid races already. Switching to a top catch driver today can’t hurt. #2 WINDTALKER isn’t the most consistent horse but he’s a real threat on his best day.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 2,7 w/ 2,8
Race 11
#8 RACE ME VALERIE finds a beautiful spot after knocking heads with tougher all season. #2 PRETTYASAPAGEANT should also appreciate the class drop. #5 HOT FUSION should be closing well down that long 1300-foot stretch.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,5,9
Tuesday September 23 picks
Race 1
#8 MYSTIQUE JATE was a good second against similar last time, a race that was flattered when the third place finisher came back to win by 9 ½ lengths. #6 HIGHWAY CRUISE closed well for fourth in that same race. #1 IDEAL JIN is a promising first-time starter.
Suggested bet: Win – 8
Race 2
#4 MR BEAU WINDSWEPT has been facing much tougher and should be fit now after two qualifiers and a race. #2 D’AMICO CUCINA seems to be getting back on track.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 2,4 w/ 2,9,10 w/ 1,5
Race 3
#2 ADMIRAL’S SCOOTER is always competitive at this level and projects to a nice trip today. #10 OUR NEW JET held on nicely despite a fast pace last time. #9 HALL SIGN overcame post 9 to get second against similar at Scioto last time. Post 9 is much easier here.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,9,10
Race 4
#5 COCKTAIL HOUR is on a nice roll against easier and clearly has the back class handle today’s step up. #1 BENGALI gets a nice drop in class and returns to a track he’s had plenty of success at in the past. #6 AU BON HALL fits if he can fire his best shot just three days after racing 1 ¼ miles.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 1,5 w/ 1,7,8 w/ 1,5,9 w/ 4
Race 5
#7 STRAD HANOVER got cooked in a blistering duel in leg 1. He’ll hold on much better with a saner pace scenario today. #8 NIFTY NORMAN dominated leg 1 but he did get a perfect setup that day and will be a short price today. #1 OH GEE WIZ and #1A ISLAND ZORRO both fit nicely off solid performances last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 7 w/ 1,6,8
Race 6
#9 PRO NORTH couldn’t have been more impressive last week and is proven at this tougher level. #1 MR GENIUS has been awfully good at Pocono despite bad post position luck. #5 SOUTHWIND MAJESTIC fits well and draws Bier away from Pro North.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,5,9
Race 7
#4 PARADUSHO N recorded a 1:52.4 mile here each of the last two seasons. She may not be as good at age 11 but even a second or two slower would do the trick here. #1 TELL HILLARY may be rounding back into to top form after a solid third opening week.
Suggested bet: Win - 4
Race 8
#1A PEACHES AND CREAM wins this very easily if she can repeat the Pocono form from last month. #1 YANKEE ADVENT is also a logical contender. #5 BRILEY SHEA has been very solid all season. #7 VIRTUAL PRINCESS should be closing late.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,5,7
Race 9
#3 KAN JAMAICAMECRAZY does his best on the bigger tracks and gets a nice class drop today. #6 XIOMEI was a good second behind an impressive repeat winner last time. #1 ENDORPHAN ANNIE had a nice comeback race and should be primed for a better effort tonight.
Suggested bet: Exacta box 1,3,6
Race 10
#9 TROTTERS R US is awfully tough at this level and must be respected off a solid third to a repeat winner. #3 FRESH AND FAMOUS also fits well and emerges from a good Q race here. #1 DESCANT continues to plunge in class while seeking a return to his 2007 form.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 3,9 w/ 4,10
Race 11
#10 JACKSBROTHERJOE finds his easiest spot in a while and may just be faster than today’s rivals. #4 BRIANS JOY has two straight seconds against similar. #9 O O BEACH probably need last week’s race and fits well on his July form.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,9,10
#8 MYSTIQUE JATE was a good second against similar last time, a race that was flattered when the third place finisher came back to win by 9 ½ lengths. #6 HIGHWAY CRUISE closed well for fourth in that same race. #1 IDEAL JIN is a promising first-time starter.
Suggested bet: Win – 8
Race 2
#4 MR BEAU WINDSWEPT has been facing much tougher and should be fit now after two qualifiers and a race. #2 D’AMICO CUCINA seems to be getting back on track.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 2,4 w/ 2,9,10 w/ 1,5
Race 3
#2 ADMIRAL’S SCOOTER is always competitive at this level and projects to a nice trip today. #10 OUR NEW JET held on nicely despite a fast pace last time. #9 HALL SIGN overcame post 9 to get second against similar at Scioto last time. Post 9 is much easier here.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,9,10
Race 4
#5 COCKTAIL HOUR is on a nice roll against easier and clearly has the back class handle today’s step up. #1 BENGALI gets a nice drop in class and returns to a track he’s had plenty of success at in the past. #6 AU BON HALL fits if he can fire his best shot just three days after racing 1 ¼ miles.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 1,5 w/ 1,7,8 w/ 1,5,9 w/ 4
Race 5
#7 STRAD HANOVER got cooked in a blistering duel in leg 1. He’ll hold on much better with a saner pace scenario today. #8 NIFTY NORMAN dominated leg 1 but he did get a perfect setup that day and will be a short price today. #1 OH GEE WIZ and #1A ISLAND ZORRO both fit nicely off solid performances last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 7 w/ 1,6,8
Race 6
#9 PRO NORTH couldn’t have been more impressive last week and is proven at this tougher level. #1 MR GENIUS has been awfully good at Pocono despite bad post position luck. #5 SOUTHWIND MAJESTIC fits well and draws Bier away from Pro North.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,5,9
Race 7
#4 PARADUSHO N recorded a 1:52.4 mile here each of the last two seasons. She may not be as good at age 11 but even a second or two slower would do the trick here. #1 TELL HILLARY may be rounding back into to top form after a solid third opening week.
Suggested bet: Win - 4
Race 8
#1A PEACHES AND CREAM wins this very easily if she can repeat the Pocono form from last month. #1 YANKEE ADVENT is also a logical contender. #5 BRILEY SHEA has been very solid all season. #7 VIRTUAL PRINCESS should be closing late.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,5,7
Race 9
#3 KAN JAMAICAMECRAZY does his best on the bigger tracks and gets a nice class drop today. #6 XIOMEI was a good second behind an impressive repeat winner last time. #1 ENDORPHAN ANNIE had a nice comeback race and should be primed for a better effort tonight.
Suggested bet: Exacta box 1,3,6
Race 10
#9 TROTTERS R US is awfully tough at this level and must be respected off a solid third to a repeat winner. #3 FRESH AND FAMOUS also fits well and emerges from a good Q race here. #1 DESCANT continues to plunge in class while seeking a return to his 2007 form.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 3,9 w/ 4,10
Race 11
#10 JACKSBROTHERJOE finds his easiest spot in a while and may just be faster than today’s rivals. #4 BRIANS JOY has two straight seconds against similar. #9 O O BEACH probably need last week’s race and fits well on his July form.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,9,10
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Sunday September 21 picks
Race 1
#5 LUVYABUTLEAVE has been near perfect this season, including an excellent opening leg win. #2 ROMPAWAY ALVIN was just a half-length behind the favorite last time. #4 ELECTRIC CHICKEN was a solid second in the fastest first leg division.
Suggested bet: Exacta 2,4,5
Race 2
#4 WESTEDGE LANE already owns a six-length win at this condition last Tuesday. #2 SCOOT OUTA DODGE takes a huge drop off a very nice performance last week.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 2,4 w/ 1,3 w/ 2,6,9
Race 3
#1 EXTREME MAKEOVER won the fastest leg one division and is obviously a logical contender. #3 KOALA KAT has the talent if she can stay flat this time. #7 IMPRESSIVE JILL overcame a break before the start and a wide trip to get a good second in leg one.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 3,4,7
Race 4
#2 HI SEA has been competitive at this level and projects to better trip today. #9 IMAWHINER raced in a much tougher than usual for the level event last time so this is really a class drop today. #6 SASSY TEMPEST was a solid third against similar last Friday.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 2,6,9 w/ 1,3,5 w/ 1,5 w/ 7
Race 5
#3 OLYMPIC MAGIC was just behind G-string Jenna last time despite setting a fast pace. #1 G-STRING JENNA got back on track with a good second in the significantly faster division last week. #5 SEADOG MAN was an impressive looking winner of the other division. #8 LEADMETOTHETRUTH held well after chasing fast fractions last time.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3 w/ 1,5,8
Race 6
#5 FROND is a couple of lengths faster than today’s rivals, assuming he makes a normal transition to the one-turn mile. #1A BUDLIGHTNING appears to be rounding back into top form and he already has a 1:53.2 mile at Colonial. #1 MIRACLE SAHBRA looked awfully good last time.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,5
Race 7
#7 GOLDEN MATTJESTY should be awfully tough in his easiest spot in a while. #9 PEYOTE was a good second in a tough field last time and should also appreciate the class relief today. #3 MAC T’S DIAMOND was hurt by a glacial pace last time and fits on his best.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 7 w/ 3,9
Race 8
#4 HI IM JOHNNY KASH lost a very tight photo last time and should be even tougher for his second start of the year. #2 HES INCAHOOTS is a perfectly logical favorite after dominating the faster leg last week. #9 HOMELAND HERO is always right there.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,4,9
Race 9
#8 HERO’S CAVALCADE has always performed well in New Kent and finds a cozy spot for his first Colonial outing of the season. #4 MAFIA HALL suffered from some bad posts recently and now qualifies for an easier condition. #6 DIENCOLOGIST fits well here.
Suggested bet: Win – 8
Race 10
#1B GB’S LITTLE MAN leads a three-ply entry that is guaranteed to have a big say in this wide-open event. #5 CASHMERE should hold on better with a race under her belt. #7 SHYANN DAVINE should close for a piece.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,5 w/ 6,7
Race 11
#7 FIRM FATALE should move forward in her second start off a layoff. #6 RABBITMAN has a history of hitting the board at a big price here. #2 JUST BELIEVE IN ME was awfully game to hang in for the win after setting a blistering pace on Wedneday.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,6,7
#5 LUVYABUTLEAVE has been near perfect this season, including an excellent opening leg win. #2 ROMPAWAY ALVIN was just a half-length behind the favorite last time. #4 ELECTRIC CHICKEN was a solid second in the fastest first leg division.
Suggested bet: Exacta 2,4,5
Race 2
#4 WESTEDGE LANE already owns a six-length win at this condition last Tuesday. #2 SCOOT OUTA DODGE takes a huge drop off a very nice performance last week.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 2,4 w/ 1,3 w/ 2,6,9
Race 3
#1 EXTREME MAKEOVER won the fastest leg one division and is obviously a logical contender. #3 KOALA KAT has the talent if she can stay flat this time. #7 IMPRESSIVE JILL overcame a break before the start and a wide trip to get a good second in leg one.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 3,4,7
Race 4
#2 HI SEA has been competitive at this level and projects to better trip today. #9 IMAWHINER raced in a much tougher than usual for the level event last time so this is really a class drop today. #6 SASSY TEMPEST was a solid third against similar last Friday.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 2,6,9 w/ 1,3,5 w/ 1,5 w/ 7
Race 5
#3 OLYMPIC MAGIC was just behind G-string Jenna last time despite setting a fast pace. #1 G-STRING JENNA got back on track with a good second in the significantly faster division last week. #5 SEADOG MAN was an impressive looking winner of the other division. #8 LEADMETOTHETRUTH held well after chasing fast fractions last time.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3 w/ 1,5,8
Race 6
#5 FROND is a couple of lengths faster than today’s rivals, assuming he makes a normal transition to the one-turn mile. #1A BUDLIGHTNING appears to be rounding back into top form and he already has a 1:53.2 mile at Colonial. #1 MIRACLE SAHBRA looked awfully good last time.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,5
Race 7
#7 GOLDEN MATTJESTY should be awfully tough in his easiest spot in a while. #9 PEYOTE was a good second in a tough field last time and should also appreciate the class relief today. #3 MAC T’S DIAMOND was hurt by a glacial pace last time and fits on his best.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 7 w/ 3,9
Race 8
#4 HI IM JOHNNY KASH lost a very tight photo last time and should be even tougher for his second start of the year. #2 HES INCAHOOTS is a perfectly logical favorite after dominating the faster leg last week. #9 HOMELAND HERO is always right there.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,4,9
Race 9
#8 HERO’S CAVALCADE has always performed well in New Kent and finds a cozy spot for his first Colonial outing of the season. #4 MAFIA HALL suffered from some bad posts recently and now qualifies for an easier condition. #6 DIENCOLOGIST fits well here.
Suggested bet: Win – 8
Race 10
#1B GB’S LITTLE MAN leads a three-ply entry that is guaranteed to have a big say in this wide-open event. #5 CASHMERE should hold on better with a race under her belt. #7 SHYANN DAVINE should close for a piece.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,5 w/ 6,7
Race 11
#7 FIRM FATALE should move forward in her second start off a layoff. #6 RABBITMAN has a history of hitting the board at a big price here. #2 JUST BELIEVE IN ME was awfully game to hang in for the win after setting a blistering pace on Wedneday.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,6,7
Saturday September 20 picks
Race 1
#1A HANOVER COUNTY probably needed his last race but should be fitter today and gets a useful class drop as well. #6 MISTERIO also goes second off a layoff with a class drop. #3 HP LENNY LAVEC is the always dangerous only horse in the race with a tag.
Suggested bet: Exacta box 1,3,6
Race 2
#4 FAREWELL SKY just missed at this level last week and appears primed for the breakthrough today. #1 STONE CREEK was a solid third in that race and should be right back in the mix.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 4 w/ 1,3,5,6 w/ 1,6
Race 3
#3 TROT TO THE MACS was a solid third despite a wide trip last time. A better post position and switch to a top driver should be all she needs to break through. #5 FIVE STAR RECRUIT might have been hampered by the slow pace last time. #1 MARKTHEMAGICIAN wouldn’t be a surprise.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3 w/ 1,5,6
Race 4
#1 SEVEN BENDS has a fairly significant edge based on his Indiana Downs form. #6 SAM WUDDA couldn’t keep up on opening night but this is a much easier spot. #2 SUPER SID’s best races here last season would be competitive in this spot.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 1,6 w/ 1,3,9 w/
Race 5
#9 LUDE N CRUDE was very impressive in winning the faster division of the first leg of this series. #3 SAMCIN was only a half-length behind Lude N Crude and really validated the race with a blowout win on Tuesday. #1 VICKIES DREAMBOAT won the other first leg division in nearly identical time to Lude N Crude and does get a better post position for their first meeting.
Suggested bet: Win - 9
Race 6
#5 POLO JOHNNY has really started his career off on the right foot with five wins in his first 11 starts. He’s had bad posts in all of his recent losses and gets the ideal spot today. #10 TATTLER’S JET was a good third against tougher and should be tough to deny today.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5,10
Race 7
#1 ARMBRO CABOT will win easily if he can return to his 2007 level. This season has been a disaster so far but he’s only 6 and returns to his old trainer today there’s room for optimism. #3 CELL POWER is another reclamation project who did qualify well here last week.
Suggested bet: Win - 1
Race 8
#7 GOLD COMET was flying late last time and continues to drop in class. #6 PRINCESS COLE was a little disappointing in his Colonial debut last week but fits very well other than that one race. #5 LEGENDARY LOUIE was nowhere as the favorite last time but can certainly rebound today.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5,6,7
Race 9
#8 WAGS TO WITCHES held on well despite racing right with a debilitating pace last time. #9 MC MATZ’S ZTAM almost go there last time despite being six lengths back at the eighth pole. #6 ADDISON steps up after a nice win a week ago.
Suggested bet: Win – 8
Race 10
#2 TACTICAL ADVANTAGE has been brilliant against easier and appears to be perfectly capable of stepping today for a third straight win. #6 PARADISE LANE N has been facing tougher all year. #5 STRIKE A MAC just missed as the favorite against slightly tougher.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,5,6
Race 11
#2 ONE MORE HUG seems to be rounding back into form and gets an easier assignment today. #6 TRANQUILITY almost won this same condition last week. #7 COBBLER HANOVER held well last week despite attending a fast pace.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,6,7
#1A HANOVER COUNTY probably needed his last race but should be fitter today and gets a useful class drop as well. #6 MISTERIO also goes second off a layoff with a class drop. #3 HP LENNY LAVEC is the always dangerous only horse in the race with a tag.
Suggested bet: Exacta box 1,3,6
Race 2
#4 FAREWELL SKY just missed at this level last week and appears primed for the breakthrough today. #1 STONE CREEK was a solid third in that race and should be right back in the mix.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 4 w/ 1,3,5,6 w/ 1,6
Race 3
#3 TROT TO THE MACS was a solid third despite a wide trip last time. A better post position and switch to a top driver should be all she needs to break through. #5 FIVE STAR RECRUIT might have been hampered by the slow pace last time. #1 MARKTHEMAGICIAN wouldn’t be a surprise.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3 w/ 1,5,6
Race 4
#1 SEVEN BENDS has a fairly significant edge based on his Indiana Downs form. #6 SAM WUDDA couldn’t keep up on opening night but this is a much easier spot. #2 SUPER SID’s best races here last season would be competitive in this spot.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 1,6 w/ 1,3,9 w/
Race 5
#9 LUDE N CRUDE was very impressive in winning the faster division of the first leg of this series. #3 SAMCIN was only a half-length behind Lude N Crude and really validated the race with a blowout win on Tuesday. #1 VICKIES DREAMBOAT won the other first leg division in nearly identical time to Lude N Crude and does get a better post position for their first meeting.
Suggested bet: Win - 9
Race 6
#5 POLO JOHNNY has really started his career off on the right foot with five wins in his first 11 starts. He’s had bad posts in all of his recent losses and gets the ideal spot today. #10 TATTLER’S JET was a good third against tougher and should be tough to deny today.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5,10
Race 7
#1 ARMBRO CABOT will win easily if he can return to his 2007 level. This season has been a disaster so far but he’s only 6 and returns to his old trainer today there’s room for optimism. #3 CELL POWER is another reclamation project who did qualify well here last week.
Suggested bet: Win - 1
Race 8
#7 GOLD COMET was flying late last time and continues to drop in class. #6 PRINCESS COLE was a little disappointing in his Colonial debut last week but fits very well other than that one race. #5 LEGENDARY LOUIE was nowhere as the favorite last time but can certainly rebound today.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5,6,7
Race 9
#8 WAGS TO WITCHES held on well despite racing right with a debilitating pace last time. #9 MC MATZ’S ZTAM almost go there last time despite being six lengths back at the eighth pole. #6 ADDISON steps up after a nice win a week ago.
Suggested bet: Win – 8
Race 10
#2 TACTICAL ADVANTAGE has been brilliant against easier and appears to be perfectly capable of stepping today for a third straight win. #6 PARADISE LANE N has been facing tougher all year. #5 STRIKE A MAC just missed as the favorite against slightly tougher.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,5,6
Race 11
#2 ONE MORE HUG seems to be rounding back into form and gets an easier assignment today. #6 TRANQUILITY almost won this same condition last week. #7 COBBLER HANOVER held well last week despite attending a fast pace.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,6,7
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Wednesday September 17 picks
Race 1
#5 TC’S BIG CAT DADDY has been racing well against tougher competition and is proven at the one-turn mile. #1 DUSTY WINNER and #1A TOM BRUCE are both good enough to win this if they can fire off the layoff, which most horses from the barn do. #2 STEADFAST should move forward today after a brutal trip on a sloppy track last time.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,2,5
Race 2
#8 MIDLAND CRUISER seems to be getting good in the fall of his 3-year-old campaign. Further improvement is entirely possible but probably not necessary. #3 ON THE MONEY has been solid at half-mile tracks all season.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 3,8 w/ 1,2,8 w/ 4
Race 3
#1 HOLLYS TOPAZ put up a 1:53 mile here last fall that would easily win this event. She’s probably not as a good this year but that good recently qualifier is encouraging. #8 BRIANS JOY was a good second at this level just four days ago. #2 JUST BELIEVE IN ME should improve.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,2,8
Race 4
#4 RALLY BY THE RIVER has been facing much tougher and clearly loves Colonial. #8 SONOFAFRICA acquitted himself well in some tough $20,000 claimers most recently. #6 OLIVIA’S FILLY always demands respect at this track.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 4 w/ 3,4 w/ 7 w/ 2,5,6,7,8
Race 5
#4 MAC T’S DIAMOND closed powerfully to finish a good second on Saturday and may find a better pace setup today. #3 CAJON BUBBA is clearly good enough but three breaks in his last four races makes it awfully tough to accept a short price on him. #7 AL’S BEACH BOY should be in the mix but has a disturbing tendency to settle for minor shares.
Suggested bet: Win - 4
Race 6
#7 RILEY ROSE will deservedly be odds-on to add to her $360,000 bankroll. If the brief break catches up to her, #5 DRIVIN’ MISS RUDEE, #6 SCOTT’S SWEETY and #4 TWIN B SCAMPER all have great histories in New Kent and should be right there to pick up the pieces.
Suggested bet: Trifecta key – 7 w/ 4,5,6
Race 7
#5 WEST STAR JOURNEY seems to be over his breaking problems and fits very well here based on his Rosecroft from. #7 JOANNE’S ATTACK is better than her last races shows. #8 JOINT CRUSADE seems to be rounding back into form. #2 PRENTIOUS LADY was a good second against similar Friday. #6 STRONG BELIEF should be right back in the mix today.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5 w/ 2,6,7,8
Race 8
#10 ROMPAWAY YUM YUM should win this fairly easily with a repeat of Firday’s impressive score. #1 ROYAL PHOTO and #2 D’AMICO CUCINA both have the back class to challenge the favorite but haven’t done it recently.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 10 w/ 1,2
Race 9
#4 COCKTAIL HOUR looks awfully strong, especially if Rompaway Yum Yum performs well in race 8. #7 VALCYON DAYS has been hampered by wide trips recently which ought not be a problem here. #8 ORNELLIX is very dangerous if she can stay flat. #6 MI’S ARLENE probably needed her last and should be finishing more strongly today.
Suggested bet: Trifecta – 4,7 w/ 4,6,7,8 w/ 4,6,7,8
Race 10
#7 ASIAN EXPRESS fits the conditions beautifully and appears to be a touch faster than today’s rivals. #3 MAD LIBS also fits nicely and should be closing strongly. #6 SKY QUEEN hasn’t lived to a terrific sophomore season but she should be very dangerous at this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box 3,6,7
#5 TC’S BIG CAT DADDY has been racing well against tougher competition and is proven at the one-turn mile. #1 DUSTY WINNER and #1A TOM BRUCE are both good enough to win this if they can fire off the layoff, which most horses from the barn do. #2 STEADFAST should move forward today after a brutal trip on a sloppy track last time.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,2,5
Race 2
#8 MIDLAND CRUISER seems to be getting good in the fall of his 3-year-old campaign. Further improvement is entirely possible but probably not necessary. #3 ON THE MONEY has been solid at half-mile tracks all season.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 3,8 w/ 1,2,8 w/ 4
Race 3
#1 HOLLYS TOPAZ put up a 1:53 mile here last fall that would easily win this event. She’s probably not as a good this year but that good recently qualifier is encouraging. #8 BRIANS JOY was a good second at this level just four days ago. #2 JUST BELIEVE IN ME should improve.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,2,8
Race 4
#4 RALLY BY THE RIVER has been facing much tougher and clearly loves Colonial. #8 SONOFAFRICA acquitted himself well in some tough $20,000 claimers most recently. #6 OLIVIA’S FILLY always demands respect at this track.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 4 w/ 3,4 w/ 7 w/ 2,5,6,7,8
Race 5
#4 MAC T’S DIAMOND closed powerfully to finish a good second on Saturday and may find a better pace setup today. #3 CAJON BUBBA is clearly good enough but three breaks in his last four races makes it awfully tough to accept a short price on him. #7 AL’S BEACH BOY should be in the mix but has a disturbing tendency to settle for minor shares.
Suggested bet: Win - 4
Race 6
#7 RILEY ROSE will deservedly be odds-on to add to her $360,000 bankroll. If the brief break catches up to her, #5 DRIVIN’ MISS RUDEE, #6 SCOTT’S SWEETY and #4 TWIN B SCAMPER all have great histories in New Kent and should be right there to pick up the pieces.
Suggested bet: Trifecta key – 7 w/ 4,5,6
Race 7
#5 WEST STAR JOURNEY seems to be over his breaking problems and fits very well here based on his Rosecroft from. #7 JOANNE’S ATTACK is better than her last races shows. #8 JOINT CRUSADE seems to be rounding back into form. #2 PRENTIOUS LADY was a good second against similar Friday. #6 STRONG BELIEF should be right back in the mix today.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5 w/ 2,6,7,8
Race 8
#10 ROMPAWAY YUM YUM should win this fairly easily with a repeat of Firday’s impressive score. #1 ROYAL PHOTO and #2 D’AMICO CUCINA both have the back class to challenge the favorite but haven’t done it recently.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 10 w/ 1,2
Race 9
#4 COCKTAIL HOUR looks awfully strong, especially if Rompaway Yum Yum performs well in race 8. #7 VALCYON DAYS has been hampered by wide trips recently which ought not be a problem here. #8 ORNELLIX is very dangerous if she can stay flat. #6 MI’S ARLENE probably needed her last and should be finishing more strongly today.
Suggested bet: Trifecta – 4,7 w/ 4,6,7,8 w/ 4,6,7,8
Race 10
#7 ASIAN EXPRESS fits the conditions beautifully and appears to be a touch faster than today’s rivals. #3 MAD LIBS also fits nicely and should be closing strongly. #6 SKY QUEEN hasn’t lived to a terrific sophomore season but she should be very dangerous at this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box 3,6,7
Monday, September 15, 2008
Tuesday September 16 picks
Race 1
#2 PRO NORTH takes a substantial class drop to a level he should dominate. #5 MOONLITEBILLANDBOB can compete with the favorite on his best day but he hasn’t been out since mid-July. #1 CL BULL RUN picked up plenty of wins at the fairs this season and has some quality big track form in his past.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 2,5 w/ 1,4
Race 2
#1 G W GRACIE DANE set a blistering pace opening night. She should hold better with a more reasonable pace today. #4 TRACY MY LOVE has been confidently placed all summer. The 2yo has shown some talent and should certainly appreciate the non-winners of one company.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,4
Race 3
#10 PLAYIN ARTIST was a good third in a qualifier one week ago, right behind a subsequent winner. #3 HIGHWAY CRUISE has been knocking on the door all summer. #4 ELLEN’S JACKPOT has been competitive against similar too many times to dismiss. #9 TROT TO THE MACS seems to be on the improve and should be finishing well.
Suggested bet: Exacta box –10 w/ 3,4,9
Race 4
#4 SAMCIN finished extremely well to get second here on Saturday. He should be finishing fastest of all again tonight. #7 BOLD XAMPLE won easily the last time he faced this class. #1 IMAWHINER was good here last year and should be approaching her peak in her sixth start of 2008.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 4,7 w/ 2,4 w/ 2,3,6 w/ 3,5
Race 5
#2 TACTICAL ADVANTAGE reaffirmed his affinity for the one-turn mile with a dominant win on Saturday. #4 GRAHAM GRACE ACE’s speed is a bit hidden by the recent fair starts and brutal post positions at Ocean.
Suggested bet: Trifecta – 1,2, w/ 1,2,6,9 w/ 1,2,6,9
Race 6
#2 GOODBYE DADDY has a legitimate excuse for his last and looked awfully solid before that race. #3 CORPORATE STRIKE just needs to stay flat, which he tends to do with trainer Dino Milucci in the bike. #6 WINDTALKER has been facing tougher and returns to a track he likes.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,3,6
Race 7
#5 STRAD HANOVER was claimed in four straight races recently, not too surprising for a winner of $60,350 this year. #3 NIFTY NORMAN’s four-race win streak ended with post eight last time but that 26.3 final quarter confirms his sharp current form.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,5
Race 8
#1 S F DECATHLON just won this exact condition by 8 ½ lengths on opening night so it’s hard to bet against a repeat. #7 YOU WANNA DRAG should be prominent throughout. #8 RADIANT HALL was terrific in that early August qualifier. You can forgive the poor recent races at that price.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 7,8
Race 9
#6 COOPERS CREEK N has been solid against tougher all year and thus appears to have a substantial edge on this field. #2 MAC MR VP is proven at his level. #3 EVERE AND A DAY fits well on her Scioto form but showed little in her Colonial debut last Friday.
Suggested bet: Win - 6
Race 10
#4 WESTEDGE LANE is on a bit of all roll lately and appears to be a touch better than tonight’s rivals. #5 CELEBRATE AMERICA hasn’t had a fair shot at this level, drawing terrible posts all four times. #3 IZZIE HERO fits well is she can handle the layoff.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,4,5
#2 PRO NORTH takes a substantial class drop to a level he should dominate. #5 MOONLITEBILLANDBOB can compete with the favorite on his best day but he hasn’t been out since mid-July. #1 CL BULL RUN picked up plenty of wins at the fairs this season and has some quality big track form in his past.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 2,5 w/ 1,4
Race 2
#1 G W GRACIE DANE set a blistering pace opening night. She should hold better with a more reasonable pace today. #4 TRACY MY LOVE has been confidently placed all summer. The 2yo has shown some talent and should certainly appreciate the non-winners of one company.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,4
Race 3
#10 PLAYIN ARTIST was a good third in a qualifier one week ago, right behind a subsequent winner. #3 HIGHWAY CRUISE has been knocking on the door all summer. #4 ELLEN’S JACKPOT has been competitive against similar too many times to dismiss. #9 TROT TO THE MACS seems to be on the improve and should be finishing well.
Suggested bet: Exacta box –10 w/ 3,4,9
Race 4
#4 SAMCIN finished extremely well to get second here on Saturday. He should be finishing fastest of all again tonight. #7 BOLD XAMPLE won easily the last time he faced this class. #1 IMAWHINER was good here last year and should be approaching her peak in her sixth start of 2008.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 4,7 w/ 2,4 w/ 2,3,6 w/ 3,5
Race 5
#2 TACTICAL ADVANTAGE reaffirmed his affinity for the one-turn mile with a dominant win on Saturday. #4 GRAHAM GRACE ACE’s speed is a bit hidden by the recent fair starts and brutal post positions at Ocean.
Suggested bet: Trifecta – 1,2, w/ 1,2,6,9 w/ 1,2,6,9
Race 6
#2 GOODBYE DADDY has a legitimate excuse for his last and looked awfully solid before that race. #3 CORPORATE STRIKE just needs to stay flat, which he tends to do with trainer Dino Milucci in the bike. #6 WINDTALKER has been facing tougher and returns to a track he likes.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,3,6
Race 7
#5 STRAD HANOVER was claimed in four straight races recently, not too surprising for a winner of $60,350 this year. #3 NIFTY NORMAN’s four-race win streak ended with post eight last time but that 26.3 final quarter confirms his sharp current form.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,5
Race 8
#1 S F DECATHLON just won this exact condition by 8 ½ lengths on opening night so it’s hard to bet against a repeat. #7 YOU WANNA DRAG should be prominent throughout. #8 RADIANT HALL was terrific in that early August qualifier. You can forgive the poor recent races at that price.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 7,8
Race 9
#6 COOPERS CREEK N has been solid against tougher all year and thus appears to have a substantial edge on this field. #2 MAC MR VP is proven at his level. #3 EVERE AND A DAY fits well on her Scioto form but showed little in her Colonial debut last Friday.
Suggested bet: Win - 6
Race 10
#4 WESTEDGE LANE is on a bit of all roll lately and appears to be a touch better than tonight’s rivals. #5 CELEBRATE AMERICA hasn’t had a fair shot at this level, drawing terrible posts all four times. #3 IZZIE HERO fits well is she can handle the layoff.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,4,5
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Sunday September 14 picks
Race 1
#3 JUSTABUD just missed in a similar race last year at Colonial and is awfully consistent over hurdles. #10 CUSE has been freshened after a pair of disappoint outings this summer and gets the big drop to maiden claiming company today. #1 SAND BOX RULES and #1A OLE BOY both deserve another chance over fences after some solid flat tries this summer.
Race 2
#6 LUVYABUTLEAVE has won two straight races in impressive enough fashion to believe that a third straight is in the cards. #3 ROMPAWAY ALVIN has also won two in a row and clearly fits nicely here. #1A EMMA’SROWDY KNIGHT leads an intriguing three-horse entry.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,3,6 w/ 5,9 w/ 7
Race 3
#5 SUSSEX COUNTY likes Colonial and has fits very well at this level. #9 GIGGER is probably the best horse in the race but he’s never as well here as he has elsewhere. #8 SIR ELTON looked very promising when last seen in 2006. The layoff is a big concern but the talent is there.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5 w/ 1,8,9
Race 4
#7 SEADOG MAN appears to be a touch faster than any of today’s rivals and is awfully consistent. #3 LEADMETOTHETRUTH held on relatively well after setting a blistering pace from a bad post last time. #1 FOB WATCH N was 4-5 last time and will be a nice price today.
Suggested bet: Win - 7
Race 5
#4 HOMELAND HERO has hit the board is six of seven starts this season and appears to have come back from a summer vacation in fine form. #5 HARD HEAD fits the condition beautifully and is obviously at the top of his game right now. #2 HI IM JOHNNY KASH fits well if he’s ready to fire after a long layoff.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,4,5
Race 6
#3 IMPRESSIVE JILL was a good second in a $100,000 race last out and was certainly impressive last fall with a 1:56.3 mile as a 2yo here. #1A LITTLE STAR BECCA has done little wrong in her nascent career. #4 TWO B AMERICAN will be very tough with a repeat of his last race.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,3,4
Race 7
#4 TATTLER’S JET continues to be an ageless wonder at age 10 with 14 more wins this season. He paced a 1:50.2 mile here last fall and appears be at least as good this season. #7 RACE ME VALERIE has been consistently competitive against open company this season. #3 EPES is clearly fast enough to be one of a number of legitimate contenders in here.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,4,7
Race 8
#1A G-STRING JENNA is significantly faster than any of today’s rivals when he’s right. #4 BINGO BINGO fits well off his recent Rockingham form. #5 C M ARTHUR has been more consistent than most of these all year and figures to sit a nice trip from Colonial’s best post position.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 4,5
Race 9
#3 ELECTRIC CHICKEN made a big impression early in his two-year-old season at Colonial Downs and appears to be rounding back into that good from with a nice qualifier earlier this month. #1A EXTREME MAKEOVER leads a typically strong three-horse entry from the powerful Manley Brown, Jr. barn.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,3
Race 10
#6 MC MATZ’S ZTAM gets substantial class relief today and is always good on a big track. #8 JUST BELIEVE IN ME put up several good races here last fall and appears to be in similar form coming into today. #9 COBBLER HANOVER earned $70,000 last season and is starting to show some signs of life after a terrible start to his 2008 campaign.
Suggested bet: Exacta box 6,8,9
#3 JUSTABUD just missed in a similar race last year at Colonial and is awfully consistent over hurdles. #10 CUSE has been freshened after a pair of disappoint outings this summer and gets the big drop to maiden claiming company today. #1 SAND BOX RULES and #1A OLE BOY both deserve another chance over fences after some solid flat tries this summer.
Race 2
#6 LUVYABUTLEAVE has won two straight races in impressive enough fashion to believe that a third straight is in the cards. #3 ROMPAWAY ALVIN has also won two in a row and clearly fits nicely here. #1A EMMA’SROWDY KNIGHT leads an intriguing three-horse entry.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,3,6 w/ 5,9 w/ 7
Race 3
#5 SUSSEX COUNTY likes Colonial and has fits very well at this level. #9 GIGGER is probably the best horse in the race but he’s never as well here as he has elsewhere. #8 SIR ELTON looked very promising when last seen in 2006. The layoff is a big concern but the talent is there.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5 w/ 1,8,9
Race 4
#7 SEADOG MAN appears to be a touch faster than any of today’s rivals and is awfully consistent. #3 LEADMETOTHETRUTH held on relatively well after setting a blistering pace from a bad post last time. #1 FOB WATCH N was 4-5 last time and will be a nice price today.
Suggested bet: Win - 7
Race 5
#4 HOMELAND HERO has hit the board is six of seven starts this season and appears to have come back from a summer vacation in fine form. #5 HARD HEAD fits the condition beautifully and is obviously at the top of his game right now. #2 HI IM JOHNNY KASH fits well if he’s ready to fire after a long layoff.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,4,5
Race 6
#3 IMPRESSIVE JILL was a good second in a $100,000 race last out and was certainly impressive last fall with a 1:56.3 mile as a 2yo here. #1A LITTLE STAR BECCA has done little wrong in her nascent career. #4 TWO B AMERICAN will be very tough with a repeat of his last race.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,3,4
Race 7
#4 TATTLER’S JET continues to be an ageless wonder at age 10 with 14 more wins this season. He paced a 1:50.2 mile here last fall and appears be at least as good this season. #7 RACE ME VALERIE has been consistently competitive against open company this season. #3 EPES is clearly fast enough to be one of a number of legitimate contenders in here.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,4,7
Race 8
#1A G-STRING JENNA is significantly faster than any of today’s rivals when he’s right. #4 BINGO BINGO fits well off his recent Rockingham form. #5 C M ARTHUR has been more consistent than most of these all year and figures to sit a nice trip from Colonial’s best post position.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 4,5
Race 9
#3 ELECTRIC CHICKEN made a big impression early in his two-year-old season at Colonial Downs and appears to be rounding back into that good from with a nice qualifier earlier this month. #1A EXTREME MAKEOVER leads a typically strong three-horse entry from the powerful Manley Brown, Jr. barn.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,3
Race 10
#6 MC MATZ’S ZTAM gets substantial class relief today and is always good on a big track. #8 JUST BELIEVE IN ME put up several good races here last fall and appears to be in similar form coming into today. #9 COBBLER HANOVER earned $70,000 last season and is starting to show some signs of life after a terrible start to his 2008 campaign.
Suggested bet: Exacta box 6,8,9
Friday, September 12, 2008
Saturday September 13 Picks
Race 1
#2 ANNUAL DUES takes a huge drop in class and appears to have a significant edge if he can just stay flat. #1A TACTICAL ADVANTAGE has been marooned in terrible posts his last two starts and has experienced success at this track before.
Suggested bet: Win - 2
Race 2
#4 STONE CREEK was a good second despite a wide trip last time and is simply faster than any of today’s rivals. #5 FAREWELL SKY is a promising 2-year-old with plenty of upside.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 4 w/ 1,3,6 w/ 1,5,6
Race 3
#1A MARKTHEMAGICIAN and #1 PW RAINMAN both look like promising first-time starters after racing well against tougher in qualifiers here. #6 MR. BOB LEWIS looks like a logical favorite. #3 FIVE STAR RECRUIT can be tough with a repeat of his last race.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 3,6
Race 4
#5 LUDE N CRUDE seems a tick faster than today’s rivals and has the explosive last quarter that wins so many Colonial races. #1 SPARKLES DREAMBOAT fits very nicely if he can avoid his breaking tendencies. #6 ADAM CARTWRIGHT is hit or miss but has enough talent to win.
Suggested bet: Win - 5
Race 5
#2 DESERT SUNRISE is in very good form right now and should have trouble with the venue change. #1 DESCANT is the real wildcard in the race. He showed a ton of talent as a 2yo but has been terrible this season. #1A HANOVER COUNTY has also been poor recently but can certainly win on his best day. #8 MI’S ARLENE tends to fire her best shot at Colonial.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2 w/ 1,3,8
Race 6
#7 ETHICAL HANOVER is fast, likes the track and finds a cozy condition today. #5 WHOLEFTTHEGATEOPEN is good enough if he’s fit off a three-month layoff. #4 MATTONTHECHOOCH is overdue for a win after three straight lost photos.
Suggested bet: Win – 7
Race 7
#3 LEGENDARY LOUIE has been solid all season long and should appreciate the mild class drop today. #2 TELL HILLARY wins if she can get back to her 2007 form but this year hasn’t gone nearly as well. #6 SS REGAL RAIDER can easily hit the board at a good price.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,3,6
Race 8
#5 EVELYN’S FANTASY has had the best year of the three talented but inconsistent main contenders here. #2 FIRM FATALE is plenty fast at times. Is this one of those times? #6 ONE MORE HUG was very good last year and the return to the one-turn mile may be the spark she needs.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,5,6
Race 9
#5 VICKIES DREAMBOAT fits this series very well and figures to benefit from a solid pace today. #6 RICK’S SIGN is the type of lightly-raced, improving horse that can take a step forward and do very well in this series. #7 GABBY’S LOVE is hard to ignore off four straight wins.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5 w/ 3,6,7
Race 10
#4 RACING NAKED has been awfully good for an awfully long time at Colonial. He’s been off since March but is hard to every pick against. #5 SIR BEACH DRAGON is a very logical favorite with no flaws. #6 MARATHON HALL is fast enough and in good form.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,5,6
Race 11
#1 TRANQUILITY gets a great class drop, good post and top driver. #2 ADDISON fits very well at this level and showed an affinity for Colonial last season. #3 RING OF HONOR N has been killed by bad posts recently.
Suggested bet: Win - 1
#2 ANNUAL DUES takes a huge drop in class and appears to have a significant edge if he can just stay flat. #1A TACTICAL ADVANTAGE has been marooned in terrible posts his last two starts and has experienced success at this track before.
Suggested bet: Win - 2
Race 2
#4 STONE CREEK was a good second despite a wide trip last time and is simply faster than any of today’s rivals. #5 FAREWELL SKY is a promising 2-year-old with plenty of upside.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 4 w/ 1,3,6 w/ 1,5,6
Race 3
#1A MARKTHEMAGICIAN and #1 PW RAINMAN both look like promising first-time starters after racing well against tougher in qualifiers here. #6 MR. BOB LEWIS looks like a logical favorite. #3 FIVE STAR RECRUIT can be tough with a repeat of his last race.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 3,6
Race 4
#5 LUDE N CRUDE seems a tick faster than today’s rivals and has the explosive last quarter that wins so many Colonial races. #1 SPARKLES DREAMBOAT fits very nicely if he can avoid his breaking tendencies. #6 ADAM CARTWRIGHT is hit or miss but has enough talent to win.
Suggested bet: Win - 5
Race 5
#2 DESERT SUNRISE is in very good form right now and should have trouble with the venue change. #1 DESCANT is the real wildcard in the race. He showed a ton of talent as a 2yo but has been terrible this season. #1A HANOVER COUNTY has also been poor recently but can certainly win on his best day. #8 MI’S ARLENE tends to fire her best shot at Colonial.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2 w/ 1,3,8
Race 6
#7 ETHICAL HANOVER is fast, likes the track and finds a cozy condition today. #5 WHOLEFTTHEGATEOPEN is good enough if he’s fit off a three-month layoff. #4 MATTONTHECHOOCH is overdue for a win after three straight lost photos.
Suggested bet: Win – 7
Race 7
#3 LEGENDARY LOUIE has been solid all season long and should appreciate the mild class drop today. #2 TELL HILLARY wins if she can get back to her 2007 form but this year hasn’t gone nearly as well. #6 SS REGAL RAIDER can easily hit the board at a good price.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,3,6
Race 8
#5 EVELYN’S FANTASY has had the best year of the three talented but inconsistent main contenders here. #2 FIRM FATALE is plenty fast at times. Is this one of those times? #6 ONE MORE HUG was very good last year and the return to the one-turn mile may be the spark she needs.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,5,6
Race 9
#5 VICKIES DREAMBOAT fits this series very well and figures to benefit from a solid pace today. #6 RICK’S SIGN is the type of lightly-raced, improving horse that can take a step forward and do very well in this series. #7 GABBY’S LOVE is hard to ignore off four straight wins.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5 w/ 3,6,7
Race 10
#4 RACING NAKED has been awfully good for an awfully long time at Colonial. He’s been off since March but is hard to every pick against. #5 SIR BEACH DRAGON is a very logical favorite with no flaws. #6 MARATHON HALL is fast enough and in good form.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,5,6
Race 11
#1 TRANQUILITY gets a great class drop, good post and top driver. #2 ADDISON fits very well at this level and showed an affinity for Colonial last season. #3 RING OF HONOR N has been killed by bad posts recently.
Suggested bet: Win - 1
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