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