Race 1
#7 ADDISON put up a huge performance Saturday, closely tracking a fast pace and still finishing strongly to win by 2 ½. If he can put up a similar effort today he’ll win easily and he certainly has a shot with just his normal race. #3 RABBITMAN comes off a nice win at this level over a next-out winner. #8 STEADY WACKEN should be finishing fast again.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 3,7 w/ 7,9
Race 2
#9 ASOLARE already has a second and a third at this level and seems primed for a breakthrough tonight. #7 YOBRO TYSON takes a big class drop to her easiest race of the season. #4 TIDY ELLEN has also been facing tougher with some success.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 4,7,9 w/ 5 w/ 1,4,8
Race 3
#5 SHARP ALMA fits this condition beautifully. The last two races didn’t go so well but she was excellent against solid competition in her starts prior to that. #2 YOU DIEHL is certainly good enough but has been off four weeks. #6 LADY OF THE DRAGON can win with a return to the form she showed last month.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5 w/ 2,6
Race 4
#8 LOVE IS AMAZING fits well here and is awfully consistent. #4 FOX RIDGE SAL has the best final quarter of any of these. #1 IMAWHINER and #1A JOANNE’S ATTACK are both legitimate contenders.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 1,4,8 w/ 5,6,8 w/ 7 w/ 1,5,8
Race 5
#8 HIGH JACKED has been awfully good this meet despite not having a win. This is a big class drop that should put him in prime position to break through. #6 ODE TO EARL dominated easier last time in a manner that suggests he’s perfectly capable of stepping up and winning right back. #5 MACHU PICHU has been solid all meet long.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5,6,8
Race 6
#7 SIR BEACH DRAGON had no chance last week racing so far off glacial early fractions. He also drops in class yet again to a level he really should dominate at. #6 WESTEDGE LANE should be forgiven for not overcoming a terrible post and unusual distance.
Suggested bet: Win – 7
Race 7
#8 HES INCAHOOTS comes out of a key race and drops to an easier spot tonight. #5 JOLLY JATE has gotten good at the right time. #1 VILLAGE ATTRACTION takes the biggest class drop in the field and #1A STRONG BELIEF is also capable.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,5,8
Race 8
#5 RIVERBEND CINDY was an excellent second in her Colonial debut two weeks ago before breaking last time. She’ll be awfully tough if she stays flat tonight. #9 BENGALI drops in class again. His best is easily good enough. #7 JUST AMOS seems to be back on track.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5,7,9
Race 9
#4 CAMPHOR HANOVER is one of three horses here that have raced well against the best pacers on the grounds and she’s the one with the best pace scenario today. #1 GOLDEN MATTJESTY was awfully good Sunday. #5 LOOK LYNDSAY will be flying late once again but they may not go fast enough early to set her up.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,4 w/ 2,3
Race 10
#3 JACKSBROTHERJOE was a good second in a fast version of this condition last week. #6 MATTONTHECHOOCH has been facing tougher most of the season. #7 RAZZZLE DAZZLE ME is obviously in career best form right now.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3 w/ 6,7
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Tuesday October 28 picks
Race 1
#2 MISS YANKEE PRIDE lost all chance with some broken equipment last week and can be forgiven for failing against nw2 company two weeks ago. #1 MYSTIQUE JATE was awfully close against similar Friday. #7 REALLY NASTY gets an easier group this week.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,2 w/ 6,10
Race 2
#6 KATKIN lost by less than two lengths to a repeat winner last week. #10 CHIP AND RUN finished ahead of Katkin in that race.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 6,10 w/ 4,10 w/ 4,7
Race 3
#10 KISMET takes a precipitous class drop to a level she should be awfully tough at. #4 ROMPAWAY YUM YUM beat tougher earlier in the meet and seemed to get back on track with a nice win Friday. #1 ANGIOLINI steps up off a quick win Friday.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,4,10
Race 4
#4 ACCOPATOUGH caught a couple of unusually tough fields recently but should fit very nicely in this race. #7 JIMMY KING couldn’t overcome a wide trip last time but is obviously sharp and fits quite well here. #3 RT CRUISER has been awfully consistent this meet.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 4,7 w/ 4,5,6 w/ 6,7 w/ 1,2
Race 5
#5 IMPRESSIVE JILL has been racing very competitively against significantly tougher. Looks like today’s the day for an overdue win. #4 LADY SAINT dominated a similar condition Saturday. #6 JAMI THE GREAT is on a roll right now and clearly can win at this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,5,6
Race 6
#6 WINBAK DELIGHT was terrific last time, nearly chasing down an extremely tough rival. This is actually a drop in class. #7 SCOTT’S SWEETY was 1-5 in a similar spot last week. It didn’t work out that day but she’s clearly good enough and will be a much better price tonight. #3 HOT FUSION obviously loves this track and should appreciate the big drop.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,6,7
Race 7
#2 SOUTH SIDE BUNNY already has a win and a second at this level the last two weeks. Another big piece of the purse seems likely. #1 CHRIS LEE wasn’t far behind the top choice last time. #5 PRINCESS LACE finished just 1 ½ lengths behind South Side Bunny two weeks ago.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,2
Race 8
#1 PARADUSHO N beat similar two weeks ago. #6 COMISSIONED N obviously fits well but it’s tough to take a short on horse with such a tendency to lose ground in the stretch. #7 ORGINIALABILITY was just two lengths behind tougher last week.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,6 w/ 2,7,9 w/ 3,4
Race 9
#9 CHARLOTTES BOREAS took a step forward with an impressive win against similar last time. If he can deliver as a good an effort today he’ll be very tough to beat. #2 SS RUM RUNNER and #7 TRANQUILITY finished right together in a strongly race for the condition Friday.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 2,4,7
Race 10
#3 YOKOZUNA BO was a good second at this level earlier this month and should appreciate the return to this kind of spot. #4 MAN ON MARS N steps up in class but proved he’s top form with an impressive win last time. #1 MAKE A STAND seems to be on the improve.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 3,4 w/ 6,7
Race 11
#6 SHADY MATILDA takes a big drop in class after some solid races in a tough late closer. #7 FIRM FATALE drops out of the same series and did finish ahead of the favorite last week. #4 MARLEY should be finishing strongly once again.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,6,7
#2 MISS YANKEE PRIDE lost all chance with some broken equipment last week and can be forgiven for failing against nw2 company two weeks ago. #1 MYSTIQUE JATE was awfully close against similar Friday. #7 REALLY NASTY gets an easier group this week.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,2 w/ 6,10
Race 2
#6 KATKIN lost by less than two lengths to a repeat winner last week. #10 CHIP AND RUN finished ahead of Katkin in that race.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 6,10 w/ 4,10 w/ 4,7
Race 3
#10 KISMET takes a precipitous class drop to a level she should be awfully tough at. #4 ROMPAWAY YUM YUM beat tougher earlier in the meet and seemed to get back on track with a nice win Friday. #1 ANGIOLINI steps up off a quick win Friday.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,4,10
Race 4
#4 ACCOPATOUGH caught a couple of unusually tough fields recently but should fit very nicely in this race. #7 JIMMY KING couldn’t overcome a wide trip last time but is obviously sharp and fits quite well here. #3 RT CRUISER has been awfully consistent this meet.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 4,7 w/ 4,5,6 w/ 6,7 w/ 1,2
Race 5
#5 IMPRESSIVE JILL has been racing very competitively against significantly tougher. Looks like today’s the day for an overdue win. #4 LADY SAINT dominated a similar condition Saturday. #6 JAMI THE GREAT is on a roll right now and clearly can win at this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,5,6
Race 6
#6 WINBAK DELIGHT was terrific last time, nearly chasing down an extremely tough rival. This is actually a drop in class. #7 SCOTT’S SWEETY was 1-5 in a similar spot last week. It didn’t work out that day but she’s clearly good enough and will be a much better price tonight. #3 HOT FUSION obviously loves this track and should appreciate the big drop.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,6,7
Race 7
#2 SOUTH SIDE BUNNY already has a win and a second at this level the last two weeks. Another big piece of the purse seems likely. #1 CHRIS LEE wasn’t far behind the top choice last time. #5 PRINCESS LACE finished just 1 ½ lengths behind South Side Bunny two weeks ago.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,2
Race 8
#1 PARADUSHO N beat similar two weeks ago. #6 COMISSIONED N obviously fits well but it’s tough to take a short on horse with such a tendency to lose ground in the stretch. #7 ORGINIALABILITY was just two lengths behind tougher last week.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,6 w/ 2,7,9 w/ 3,4
Race 9
#9 CHARLOTTES BOREAS took a step forward with an impressive win against similar last time. If he can deliver as a good an effort today he’ll be very tough to beat. #2 SS RUM RUNNER and #7 TRANQUILITY finished right together in a strongly race for the condition Friday.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 2,4,7
Race 10
#3 YOKOZUNA BO was a good second at this level earlier this month and should appreciate the return to this kind of spot. #4 MAN ON MARS N steps up in class but proved he’s top form with an impressive win last time. #1 MAKE A STAND seems to be on the improve.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 3,4 w/ 6,7
Race 11
#6 SHADY MATILDA takes a big drop in class after some solid races in a tough late closer. #7 FIRM FATALE drops out of the same series and did finish ahead of the favorite last week. #4 MARLEY should be finishing strongly once again.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,6,7
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Sunday October 26 picks
Race 1
#2 PRO NORTH has been dominant this meet and there’s little reason to suspect the four-race win streak will end today. #1 SAMCIN won four straight earlier this meet but has been forced to settle for second in this series. #4 POLO JOHNNY can win with his best.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,2 w/ 1,6
Race 2
#6 TWIN B PREACHER has been facing much tougher all season. He confirmed his affinity for the track and his sharp current form with that fast Q win. #1 SPEED TALKER fits better at this level.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 6 w/ 4,8,10 w/ 2,5,6
Race 3
#8 MAC MARTIAN has enjoyed a solid season on the fair circuit. All he needs to do is handle the switch to a one-turn mile. #4 ALL POWERFUL should find the going easier in nw1 company. #10 BETTER HUSTLE has been right there at this condition.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,8,10
Race 4
#6 CARLY’S CROWN dominated similar earlier this week to get back on track. #2 TOM BRUCE was very game Wednesday and is always dangerous. #5 DIVINE HUSBAND is sharp right now and gets a nice driver switch.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 2,5,6 w/ 2,5,6 w/ 7,8 w/ 5
Race 5
#5 WAGENER wins if he can bring his A game for the third time in a week. #6 ADMIRALS CHANCE already has a win at this level and was certainly not embarrassed against tougher in her last three starts. #2 WILD RETREAT is always competitive at this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,5,6
Race 6
#8 MAX Q has had incredibly bad luck in drawing tougher than usual fields in all his local starts. Today, he finally catches a field in which every horse is rising in class. #7 AMBRO THE THUG N looks like he’s back on another roll and he’s clearly good enough. #6 TUG RIVER CLAUDE also keeps catching tough fields.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,4,7
Race 7
#5 ART THIEF dueled through fast fractions before understandably tiring last time. #10 JOINT CRUSADE has been very close to flawless this meet. #8 ACTION BLISS ran into a monster last time and may improve with the class drop today.
Suggested bet: Win - 5
Race 8
#8 HP’S NIRVANA is awfully sharp right now and may just hold a length or edge on this field. #10 PAYTON PLACE couldn’t finish with the favorite last time but had two nice wins in row before that. #2 IMAWHINER was right there to the eighth pole last week.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 8 w/ 1,2,4,7 w/ 1,5,6
Race 9
#1 ROYAL PHOTO dominated a similar group last week and #1A DUSTY WINNER is a legitimate contender as well. #2 DESPERATEHOUSEWIFE is plenty good enough and may have needed that last race. #4 SHININ PEARL is in career-best form right now.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 2,4,7
Race 10
#6 THAT’S JUSTICE has two straight impressive wins against many of these same rivals. #5 TATTLER’S Jet was a good second behind the favorite last week. #1 GOLDEN MATTJESTY threw in a rare clunker last week but can certainly rebound today.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 5,6 w/ 1,10
Race 11
#10 EL VONTE Q was awfully impressive last time, setting a fast pace and still holding off a next out winner in fast time. #1 EPES takes a nice class drop off a rock-solid second last time. #7 VICKIES DREAMBOAT has been facing tougher and is pretty consistent.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,7,10
#2 PRO NORTH has been dominant this meet and there’s little reason to suspect the four-race win streak will end today. #1 SAMCIN won four straight earlier this meet but has been forced to settle for second in this series. #4 POLO JOHNNY can win with his best.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,2 w/ 1,6
Race 2
#6 TWIN B PREACHER has been facing much tougher all season. He confirmed his affinity for the track and his sharp current form with that fast Q win. #1 SPEED TALKER fits better at this level.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 6 w/ 4,8,10 w/ 2,5,6
Race 3
#8 MAC MARTIAN has enjoyed a solid season on the fair circuit. All he needs to do is handle the switch to a one-turn mile. #4 ALL POWERFUL should find the going easier in nw1 company. #10 BETTER HUSTLE has been right there at this condition.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,8,10
Race 4
#6 CARLY’S CROWN dominated similar earlier this week to get back on track. #2 TOM BRUCE was very game Wednesday and is always dangerous. #5 DIVINE HUSBAND is sharp right now and gets a nice driver switch.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 2,5,6 w/ 2,5,6 w/ 7,8 w/ 5
Race 5
#5 WAGENER wins if he can bring his A game for the third time in a week. #6 ADMIRALS CHANCE already has a win at this level and was certainly not embarrassed against tougher in her last three starts. #2 WILD RETREAT is always competitive at this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,5,6
Race 6
#8 MAX Q has had incredibly bad luck in drawing tougher than usual fields in all his local starts. Today, he finally catches a field in which every horse is rising in class. #7 AMBRO THE THUG N looks like he’s back on another roll and he’s clearly good enough. #6 TUG RIVER CLAUDE also keeps catching tough fields.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,4,7
Race 7
#5 ART THIEF dueled through fast fractions before understandably tiring last time. #10 JOINT CRUSADE has been very close to flawless this meet. #8 ACTION BLISS ran into a monster last time and may improve with the class drop today.
Suggested bet: Win - 5
Race 8
#8 HP’S NIRVANA is awfully sharp right now and may just hold a length or edge on this field. #10 PAYTON PLACE couldn’t finish with the favorite last time but had two nice wins in row before that. #2 IMAWHINER was right there to the eighth pole last week.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 8 w/ 1,2,4,7 w/ 1,5,6
Race 9
#1 ROYAL PHOTO dominated a similar group last week and #1A DUSTY WINNER is a legitimate contender as well. #2 DESPERATEHOUSEWIFE is plenty good enough and may have needed that last race. #4 SHININ PEARL is in career-best form right now.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 2,4,7
Race 10
#6 THAT’S JUSTICE has two straight impressive wins against many of these same rivals. #5 TATTLER’S Jet was a good second behind the favorite last week. #1 GOLDEN MATTJESTY threw in a rare clunker last week but can certainly rebound today.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 5,6 w/ 1,10
Race 11
#10 EL VONTE Q was awfully impressive last time, setting a fast pace and still holding off a next out winner in fast time. #1 EPES takes a nice class drop off a rock-solid second last time. #7 VICKIES DREAMBOAT has been facing tougher and is pretty consistent.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,7,10
Friday, October 24, 2008
Saturday October 25 picks
Race 1
#4 ONE MORE HUG seemed to get back to her best last week with an impressive half-length defeat in 1:51.3. #3 COVERGIRLPATTYANN has been facing unusually tough fields recently and should fit nicely here. #1 MAJOR TRAP fits if she handles the transition to the one-turn mile.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 3,4 w/ 5,7
Race 2
#5 KOALA KAT can perfectly cap a terrific meet with two more wins. #7 PRETTY MAY FLOWERS looms a major danger in her Colonial debut. #3 DREAMANDA likes the track.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 5,7 w/ 3,5 w/ 4
Race 3
#5 FOUR STARZ HORNDOG looks like a legitimate heavy favorite in this division after a terrific sophomore season. #3 MINNESOTA MARY has been rock-solid all meet long. #2 PINK SWEATER can win on her best day but this has been a rough meet for her.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,4,8
Race 4
#4 CAVIAR KISSES shouldn’t have much trouble winning right back after a nice win in this condition Tuesday. #1 ROSE RUN JUMBO has several solid tries against similar this meet. #6 ALEX ON LASER ROAD is the only three-time winner in the race.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 4 w/ 1,5 w/ 1,2,4,7 w/ 7,8,9
Race 5
#1 RAZZLE DAZZLE ME seems to have gotten good in his last two races. A repeat of Tuesday’s effort would result in a repeat win. #5 JOYFUL SPORT has two straight photo finish wins. Another would be no surprise. #3 SILVER DUCK should be finishing fast.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,3,5
Race 6
#7 TACTICAL ADVANTAGE picked up his fourth win of the meet, and second at this condition, last week. #4 T V SHOW KOSMOS is showing plenty of signs of life late in his 10-year-old year. The 53-time winner is obviously good enough. #2 IN WAY TOO DEEP destroyed easier earlier in the meet but couldn’t quite handle tougher Wednesday.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,4,7
Race 7
#7 JUST BELIEVE IN ME couldn’t handle substantially tougher but picked up a win and a place at this level earlier in the meet. #8 CINCY CHI LIZZIE was flying late against similar Tuesday. #9 MOONLITEBILLANDBOB should be dangerous at this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 7,8,9
Race 8
#7 CASHMERE has been facing tougher all meet, with some success. #3 LADY SAINT was a good second in arguably the toughest nw2 trot of the season last week. #6 COTTON BLOSSOM never got untracked last week but has shown flashes.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 3,7 w/ 1,2,3 w/ 3
Race 9
#2A BOSS OUTLAW was a very good third against the pacers on the grounds last week. #1A FIRST RATE is good right now and that 1:50.2 mile here last year jumps off the page. #3 BLUERIDGE FINANCE did well against the top contenders last year.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2 w/ 1,3
Race 10
#3 ROMPAWAY ALVIN proved his superiority in this series in the first two legs. The absence of main rival Electric Chicken only helps the cause. #5 MABLESIMAMAZED was a good second behind the favorite last week, just inches ahead of #4 IMPRESSIVE JILL.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 3,5 w/ 9,10
Race 11
#9 JAMES LYON HALL should appreciate the class drop. #10 ISLAND ZORRO is stuck on an epic losing streak but is clearly talented enough. #2 ETHICAL HANOVER might have needed his last and is clearly good enough on his best day.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,9,10
#4 ONE MORE HUG seemed to get back to her best last week with an impressive half-length defeat in 1:51.3. #3 COVERGIRLPATTYANN has been facing unusually tough fields recently and should fit nicely here. #1 MAJOR TRAP fits if she handles the transition to the one-turn mile.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 3,4 w/ 5,7
Race 2
#5 KOALA KAT can perfectly cap a terrific meet with two more wins. #7 PRETTY MAY FLOWERS looms a major danger in her Colonial debut. #3 DREAMANDA likes the track.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 5,7 w/ 3,5 w/ 4
Race 3
#5 FOUR STARZ HORNDOG looks like a legitimate heavy favorite in this division after a terrific sophomore season. #3 MINNESOTA MARY has been rock-solid all meet long. #2 PINK SWEATER can win on her best day but this has been a rough meet for her.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,4,8
Race 4
#4 CAVIAR KISSES shouldn’t have much trouble winning right back after a nice win in this condition Tuesday. #1 ROSE RUN JUMBO has several solid tries against similar this meet. #6 ALEX ON LASER ROAD is the only three-time winner in the race.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 4 w/ 1,5 w/ 1,2,4,7 w/ 7,8,9
Race 5
#1 RAZZLE DAZZLE ME seems to have gotten good in his last two races. A repeat of Tuesday’s effort would result in a repeat win. #5 JOYFUL SPORT has two straight photo finish wins. Another would be no surprise. #3 SILVER DUCK should be finishing fast.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,3,5
Race 6
#7 TACTICAL ADVANTAGE picked up his fourth win of the meet, and second at this condition, last week. #4 T V SHOW KOSMOS is showing plenty of signs of life late in his 10-year-old year. The 53-time winner is obviously good enough. #2 IN WAY TOO DEEP destroyed easier earlier in the meet but couldn’t quite handle tougher Wednesday.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,4,7
Race 7
#7 JUST BELIEVE IN ME couldn’t handle substantially tougher but picked up a win and a place at this level earlier in the meet. #8 CINCY CHI LIZZIE was flying late against similar Tuesday. #9 MOONLITEBILLANDBOB should be dangerous at this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 7,8,9
Race 8
#7 CASHMERE has been facing tougher all meet, with some success. #3 LADY SAINT was a good second in arguably the toughest nw2 trot of the season last week. #6 COTTON BLOSSOM never got untracked last week but has shown flashes.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 3,7 w/ 1,2,3 w/ 3
Race 9
#2A BOSS OUTLAW was a very good third against the pacers on the grounds last week. #1A FIRST RATE is good right now and that 1:50.2 mile here last year jumps off the page. #3 BLUERIDGE FINANCE did well against the top contenders last year.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2 w/ 1,3
Race 10
#3 ROMPAWAY ALVIN proved his superiority in this series in the first two legs. The absence of main rival Electric Chicken only helps the cause. #5 MABLESIMAMAZED was a good second behind the favorite last week, just inches ahead of #4 IMPRESSIVE JILL.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 3,5 w/ 9,10
Race 11
#9 JAMES LYON HALL should appreciate the class drop. #10 ISLAND ZORRO is stuck on an epic losing streak but is clearly talented enough. #2 ETHICAL HANOVER might have needed his last and is clearly good enough on his best day.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,9,10
Friday October 24 picks
Race 1
#3 TIDEWATER MISTY has earned the most money of any of these and is admirably consistent with 6 in the money finishes from 8 starts. #4 HARPER LEE finished well ahead of Tidewater Misty the last time they met but has been off a month after a bad race. #5 SOUTHERN ELLA fits if she’s as good on the 1 ¼ mile track as she is on the half-milers.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 3,4 w/ 1,4
Race 2
#1 ANGIOLINI has been facing tougher all meet with limited success but should find nw1 company to her liking. #4 SAM WUDDA has been right there in all her nw1 races this season. #2 PEEKABOO SAM regressed in her second lifetime start but showed plenty of talent in her debut.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,2,4 w/ 3,4 w/ 1,6
Race 3
#3 CLASHAY PANTS couldn’t quite hold on in her Colonial debut but should be stronger in her second crack at that 1300-foot stretch. #4 IRASCIBLE fits if she can return to the good form she showed two weeks ago. #1 MYSTIQUE JATE already has a couple of seconds at this level this meet.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 6 w/ 4,5,7
Race 4
#6 LOOK LYNDSAY couldn’t quite handle the best female pacers on the grounds but should prove awfully tough here. #1 RACING NAKED is still below his usual class standards. #9 AL’S BEACH BOY is the type of deep closer that really appreciates Colonial.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 1,6w/ 3,9,10 w/ 2,6,7,8 w/ 4
Race 5
#10 ROMPAWAY YUM YUM plunges in class today. There’s some concern that she may just have lost her best form but the anything like what she showed early this meet would be plenty to annex this. #9 D’AMICO CUCINA easily handled relatively similar two weeks ago. #3 MI’S ARLENE will be involved right from the get go and may forget to stop.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,9,10
Race 6
#2 RICK’S CROSSROADS has some solid finishes in New York sire stakes and should improve in his second Colonial start. #6 TAP FIVE has been right there all meet long. #7 TAKE THE LONG WAY fits if he can stay flat. #8 SLIM JUSTICE is always in the mix.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2 w/ 6,7,8
Race 7
#4 JIMMY KING fits very nicely at this level and is clearly in top form right now. #6 MISQUOTED probably needed his last race. #5 C M ARTHUR was a good third against similar two weeks ago and has had a better year than most of today’s rivals.
Suggested bet: Win – 4
Race 8
#6 SIR BEACH DRAGON has been facing the top pacers on the grounds all meet long. Today’s class drop should serve him well. #1 LADY DRAGON set a very fast pace before understandably tiring last week. #2 PEYOTE can make an impact with a repeat of that nice win two back.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,2,6
Race 9
#1 BRILEY SHEA has several good races against tougher. This condition should be all she needs to break through for her first win of the meet. #1A LOVELY MAGIC also takes an important class drop today. #5 DREAMLANDS PONY disappointed last week but was a good third against tougher two back. #3 SCANDOLOUS is awfully consistent.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,5 w/ 2,3
Race 10
#3 JOLLY JATE has two straight seconds against similar and this looks a bit easier than those two fields. #2 SS RUM RUNNER also comes off a nice second against similar. #10 OLYMPIC MAGIC is obviously sharp. A second straight win would be no surprise.
Suggested bet: Win - 3
#3 TIDEWATER MISTY has earned the most money of any of these and is admirably consistent with 6 in the money finishes from 8 starts. #4 HARPER LEE finished well ahead of Tidewater Misty the last time they met but has been off a month after a bad race. #5 SOUTHERN ELLA fits if she’s as good on the 1 ¼ mile track as she is on the half-milers.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 3,4 w/ 1,4
Race 2
#1 ANGIOLINI has been facing tougher all meet with limited success but should find nw1 company to her liking. #4 SAM WUDDA has been right there in all her nw1 races this season. #2 PEEKABOO SAM regressed in her second lifetime start but showed plenty of talent in her debut.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,2,4 w/ 3,4 w/ 1,6
Race 3
#3 CLASHAY PANTS couldn’t quite hold on in her Colonial debut but should be stronger in her second crack at that 1300-foot stretch. #4 IRASCIBLE fits if she can return to the good form she showed two weeks ago. #1 MYSTIQUE JATE already has a couple of seconds at this level this meet.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 6 w/ 4,5,7
Race 4
#6 LOOK LYNDSAY couldn’t quite handle the best female pacers on the grounds but should prove awfully tough here. #1 RACING NAKED is still below his usual class standards. #9 AL’S BEACH BOY is the type of deep closer that really appreciates Colonial.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 1,6w/ 3,9,10 w/ 2,6,7,8 w/ 4
Race 5
#10 ROMPAWAY YUM YUM plunges in class today. There’s some concern that she may just have lost her best form but the anything like what she showed early this meet would be plenty to annex this. #9 D’AMICO CUCINA easily handled relatively similar two weeks ago. #3 MI’S ARLENE will be involved right from the get go and may forget to stop.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,9,10
Race 6
#2 RICK’S CROSSROADS has some solid finishes in New York sire stakes and should improve in his second Colonial start. #6 TAP FIVE has been right there all meet long. #7 TAKE THE LONG WAY fits if he can stay flat. #8 SLIM JUSTICE is always in the mix.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2 w/ 6,7,8
Race 7
#4 JIMMY KING fits very nicely at this level and is clearly in top form right now. #6 MISQUOTED probably needed his last race. #5 C M ARTHUR was a good third against similar two weeks ago and has had a better year than most of today’s rivals.
Suggested bet: Win – 4
Race 8
#6 SIR BEACH DRAGON has been facing the top pacers on the grounds all meet long. Today’s class drop should serve him well. #1 LADY DRAGON set a very fast pace before understandably tiring last week. #2 PEYOTE can make an impact with a repeat of that nice win two back.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,2,6
Race 9
#1 BRILEY SHEA has several good races against tougher. This condition should be all she needs to break through for her first win of the meet. #1A LOVELY MAGIC also takes an important class drop today. #5 DREAMLANDS PONY disappointed last week but was a good third against tougher two back. #3 SCANDOLOUS is awfully consistent.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,5 w/ 2,3
Race 10
#3 JOLLY JATE has two straight seconds against similar and this looks a bit easier than those two fields. #2 SS RUM RUNNER also comes off a nice second against similar. #10 OLYMPIC MAGIC is obviously sharp. A second straight win would be no surprise.
Suggested bet: Win - 3
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Wednesday October 22 picks
Race 1
#1 POWERISCAPE has been unbeatable at a regular mile this meet, including a dominant win the opening leg. #3 SMASHING-GUS’S-TOY beat the favorite two weeks ago. #2 HI SEA is ultra-consistent and fits well here.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,3 w/ 3,5
Race 2
#5 BERTOS BUDDY seems to be improving and the lightly-raced this season gelding has plenty of back class to draw on. #3 FIRST TIER should appreciate leaving the tough late closer.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 3,5 w/ 3,4,8 w/ 2,5
Race 3
#8 THOMAS JOHN N takes a nice class drop and should be closing with alacrity. #3 SLALAH N has been competitive against tougher all meet. #4 FOX RIDGE SAL was a good second two weeks ago. His most recent race was too bad to be believed.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,4,8
Race 4
#5 CHRIS LEE won his nw1 condition last week in a manner that suggests he can handle the step up and win right back. #2 SOUTHSIDE BEACH BUNNY already owns a win at this level. Another would hardly surprise. #1A PRINCESS LACE was right behind Southside Beach Bunny last time.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 2,5 w/ 4,5,9 w/ 4,5,8,9 w/ 2
Race 5
#7 EVERE AND A DAY dominated easier but couldn’t quite handle tougher. This should be just right. #4 SS SENORITA just missed last week against a solid group. #5 ZEESKITE gets a substantial class drop tonight.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,5,7
Race 6
#5 TWIN B SCAMPER has been agonizingly close in the first two legs. It’s hard to believe that she won’t win one of them. #9 WESTEDGE LANE failed at 1-2 last week but is obviously good enough on her best day. #4 RACE ME VALERIE has been impeccable thus far with two professional wins in the first two legs.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,5,9
Race 7
#2 RISKYS WHIRLWIND finished beautifully last week and gets a crucial class drop tonight. #9 HALL SIGN has been unlucky still be winless on the meet after several strong performances. #8 RICK’S SIGN looked good winning last Saturday.
Suggested bet: Win - 2
Race 8
#2 TOM BRUCE finished furiously to get second despite a slow pace last time. #1 NEWYORKJOYANTS was a good second to a streaking horse the last time he raced at this level. #8 BENGALI should be dangerous on the big class drop.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,2,8 w/ 1 w/ 1,2,7,9
Race 9
#1 BUNAFIDE ARTIST can win with her normal race and may even improve with the addition of Lasix. #6 FOREVER ANNIE should be finishing well. #5 G’s MOLODY should improve with a cleaner trip today.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 3,5,6
Race 10
#2 HIGH JACKED was a good third behind two very good horses last time and may be primed for a peak effort in his third start on the one-turn mile. #9 IN WAY TOO DEEP steps up but is on an absolute roll. #7 VALCYON DAYS fits nicely here.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 2,9 w/ 4,5
Race 11
#4 BOAT KING should only improve in his second Colonial start. #5 RC’S BEACH BOY seems to be getting good right now. #6 MAKE A STAND has been competitive against tougher and may find this to be the right level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,5,6
#1 POWERISCAPE has been unbeatable at a regular mile this meet, including a dominant win the opening leg. #3 SMASHING-GUS’S-TOY beat the favorite two weeks ago. #2 HI SEA is ultra-consistent and fits well here.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,3 w/ 3,5
Race 2
#5 BERTOS BUDDY seems to be improving and the lightly-raced this season gelding has plenty of back class to draw on. #3 FIRST TIER should appreciate leaving the tough late closer.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 3,5 w/ 3,4,8 w/ 2,5
Race 3
#8 THOMAS JOHN N takes a nice class drop and should be closing with alacrity. #3 SLALAH N has been competitive against tougher all meet. #4 FOX RIDGE SAL was a good second two weeks ago. His most recent race was too bad to be believed.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,4,8
Race 4
#5 CHRIS LEE won his nw1 condition last week in a manner that suggests he can handle the step up and win right back. #2 SOUTHSIDE BEACH BUNNY already owns a win at this level. Another would hardly surprise. #1A PRINCESS LACE was right behind Southside Beach Bunny last time.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 2,5 w/ 4,5,9 w/ 4,5,8,9 w/ 2
Race 5
#7 EVERE AND A DAY dominated easier but couldn’t quite handle tougher. This should be just right. #4 SS SENORITA just missed last week against a solid group. #5 ZEESKITE gets a substantial class drop tonight.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,5,7
Race 6
#5 TWIN B SCAMPER has been agonizingly close in the first two legs. It’s hard to believe that she won’t win one of them. #9 WESTEDGE LANE failed at 1-2 last week but is obviously good enough on her best day. #4 RACE ME VALERIE has been impeccable thus far with two professional wins in the first two legs.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,5,9
Race 7
#2 RISKYS WHIRLWIND finished beautifully last week and gets a crucial class drop tonight. #9 HALL SIGN has been unlucky still be winless on the meet after several strong performances. #8 RICK’S SIGN looked good winning last Saturday.
Suggested bet: Win - 2
Race 8
#2 TOM BRUCE finished furiously to get second despite a slow pace last time. #1 NEWYORKJOYANTS was a good second to a streaking horse the last time he raced at this level. #8 BENGALI should be dangerous on the big class drop.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,2,8 w/ 1 w/ 1,2,7,9
Race 9
#1 BUNAFIDE ARTIST can win with her normal race and may even improve with the addition of Lasix. #6 FOREVER ANNIE should be finishing well. #5 G’s MOLODY should improve with a cleaner trip today.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 3,5,6
Race 10
#2 HIGH JACKED was a good third behind two very good horses last time and may be primed for a peak effort in his third start on the one-turn mile. #9 IN WAY TOO DEEP steps up but is on an absolute roll. #7 VALCYON DAYS fits nicely here.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 2,9 w/ 4,5
Race 11
#4 BOAT KING should only improve in his second Colonial start. #5 RC’S BEACH BOY seems to be getting good right now. #6 MAKE A STAND has been competitive against tougher and may find this to be the right level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,5,6
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Tuesday October 21 picks
Race 1
#3 BRIAN’S JOY fits nicely here in his recent form and could well improve in his first start on Lasix. #4 FLASHY JET got into trouble early over the weekend but should rebound today. #1 O O BEACH already has a second and a third against similar this meet.
Suggested bet: Daily Double –3,4 w/ 3,8
Race 2
#3 CAVIAR KISSES has two straight painfully narrow losses at this level. She’s due. #8 KATKIN faced tougher in Michigan. #1 CHIP AND RUN fits nicely on his Ohio form.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 3,8 w/ 4,5 w/ 3,7,8
Race 3
#5 VARITEK was a good second in his Colonial debut and still has plenty of upside in just his third lifetime start. #4 WINSMITH JEN keeps improving and clearly fits nicely here. #2 MISS YANKEE PRIDE couldn’t handle tougher last time but was a good second the last time she tried this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,4,5
Race 4
#8 ASIAN EXPRESS closed stoutly to be a good fourth against tougher last time. The class drop should be all she needs to break through. #7 PARADUSHO N won at this condition just last week. #3 CAROLINA STORM takes a big class drop.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 3,7,8 w/ 4,5,9 w/ 3 w/ 6,8
Race 5
#5 EVELYN’S FANTASY was awfully good opening week here. A repeat wins this. She has been off since then but has a history of firing her best shot fresh. #4 C J STRIKER drops down after a excellent third against tougher and may well improve in his second local start. #9 PAPER ART also drops after a series of solid races against tougher.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,5,9
Race 6
#3 SCOTT’S SWEETY has several solid races against the best mares on the grounds. Today’s big class drop should be all she needs to see the winners circle. #5 YOU’RE WELCOME has also been facing tougher and has a nice history at Colonial. #6 ACTION BIG TOWNER will be finishing.
Suggested bet: Win - 3
Race 7
#8 BOBSUJAK dominated maidens last time. He’s raced well enough against significantly tougher to suggest he can handle the class rise today. #6 MISTER AMERICA was a good second at this level last week. #10 SCANDALOUS has a couple of thirds at this level already.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 6,8
Race 8
#6 DESERT SUNRISE drops to the easiest spot he’s seen in a good while. #10 MIRACLE SAHBRA already has a win against tougher this meet. #1 CHIPPEWA WARRIOR certainly fits if he’s at his best off the long layoff.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 –6,10 w/ 7,10 w/ 3,8,10
Race 9
#10 CINCY CHI LIZZIE closed very well last week. #7 COUNTRY BOY CHARM should fit nicely here and may improve with Lasix added. #1 DIAMOND TOY was a solid fourth in a tough edition of this condition last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,7,10
Race 10
#10 CUM ON WINDSWEPT has had a rough year but oozes back class and showed some life in his qualifier win last weekend. #8 LIBOR fits if he can stay flat. #3 THUNDERCRACK is yet another with plenty of class and shaky recent form.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 8,10 w/ 8,10
Race 11
#8 RIDDLES BLISS chased a fast pace and understandably tired late last time. Now she drops down to a cozy spot. #4 THUNDER BUNZ was a good third against similar last time. #10 MAD LIBS fits nicely here.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 8 w/ 1,4,10
#3 BRIAN’S JOY fits nicely here in his recent form and could well improve in his first start on Lasix. #4 FLASHY JET got into trouble early over the weekend but should rebound today. #1 O O BEACH already has a second and a third against similar this meet.
Suggested bet: Daily Double –3,4 w/ 3,8
Race 2
#3 CAVIAR KISSES has two straight painfully narrow losses at this level. She’s due. #8 KATKIN faced tougher in Michigan. #1 CHIP AND RUN fits nicely on his Ohio form.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 3,8 w/ 4,5 w/ 3,7,8
Race 3
#5 VARITEK was a good second in his Colonial debut and still has plenty of upside in just his third lifetime start. #4 WINSMITH JEN keeps improving and clearly fits nicely here. #2 MISS YANKEE PRIDE couldn’t handle tougher last time but was a good second the last time she tried this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,4,5
Race 4
#8 ASIAN EXPRESS closed stoutly to be a good fourth against tougher last time. The class drop should be all she needs to break through. #7 PARADUSHO N won at this condition just last week. #3 CAROLINA STORM takes a big class drop.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 3,7,8 w/ 4,5,9 w/ 3 w/ 6,8
Race 5
#5 EVELYN’S FANTASY was awfully good opening week here. A repeat wins this. She has been off since then but has a history of firing her best shot fresh. #4 C J STRIKER drops down after a excellent third against tougher and may well improve in his second local start. #9 PAPER ART also drops after a series of solid races against tougher.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,5,9
Race 6
#3 SCOTT’S SWEETY has several solid races against the best mares on the grounds. Today’s big class drop should be all she needs to see the winners circle. #5 YOU’RE WELCOME has also been facing tougher and has a nice history at Colonial. #6 ACTION BIG TOWNER will be finishing.
Suggested bet: Win - 3
Race 7
#8 BOBSUJAK dominated maidens last time. He’s raced well enough against significantly tougher to suggest he can handle the class rise today. #6 MISTER AMERICA was a good second at this level last week. #10 SCANDALOUS has a couple of thirds at this level already.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 6,8
Race 8
#6 DESERT SUNRISE drops to the easiest spot he’s seen in a good while. #10 MIRACLE SAHBRA already has a win against tougher this meet. #1 CHIPPEWA WARRIOR certainly fits if he’s at his best off the long layoff.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 –6,10 w/ 7,10 w/ 3,8,10
Race 9
#10 CINCY CHI LIZZIE closed very well last week. #7 COUNTRY BOY CHARM should fit nicely here and may improve with Lasix added. #1 DIAMOND TOY was a solid fourth in a tough edition of this condition last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,7,10
Race 10
#10 CUM ON WINDSWEPT has had a rough year but oozes back class and showed some life in his qualifier win last weekend. #8 LIBOR fits if he can stay flat. #3 THUNDERCRACK is yet another with plenty of class and shaky recent form.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 8,10 w/ 8,10
Race 11
#8 RIDDLES BLISS chased a fast pace and understandably tired late last time. Now she drops down to a cozy spot. #4 THUNDER BUNZ was a good third against similar last time. #10 MAD LIBS fits nicely here.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 8 w/ 1,4,10
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Sunday October 19 picks
Race 1
#3 PRO NORTH won the opening leg despite an adventurous trip last week. His bid for a fourth straight certainly benefits from the abbreviated field. #2 POLO JOHNNY’s great season ended painfully last week but he’s obviously good enough to rebound today.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 2,3 w/ 9,10
Race 2
#9 PEEKABOO SAM enjoyed an excellent career debut last week that suggests he won’t be a maiden long. #10 MAR-BEAR was also a good second to the same horse.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 9,10 w/ 1,5,6 w/ 1,3
Race 3
#5 IRASCIBLE got second in the toughest maiden race of the meet last week and should be primed in her third start of the layoff. #6 CLASHAY PANTS fits on her Pennsylvania form but must overcome a three-month layoff. #1 LATIN LIFTOFF closed well to get third behind the favorite.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,5,6
Race 4
#1 BIG STAR CHUCK and #1A LITTLE STAR BECCA can both win this. #3 JAMI THE GREAT is in the best current form but it’s hard to bet to win on a horse with 1 win and 19 2nds or 3rds. #5 ADORE ELEANOR is sharp and can certainly improve in her second Colonial start.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 1,3 w/ 4,7,9 w/ 3,5,7 w/ 6
Race 5
#9 WAGENER was a nice second despite a wide trip against similar last week. He should only improve with that race under his belt after a brief freshening and has been admirably consistent of late. #4 PACIFICA gets a nice class drop that should make awfully tough if he handles the switch to Colonial. #7 CRIMES OF PASSION was a game winner last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,7,9
Race 6
#3 BOSS OUTLAW has been racing well against stiff competition all year and has a proven affinity for Colonial. #7 THAT’S JUSTICE certainly must be respected off that 1:49.4 win last week. #5 BAROLO HANOVER should prove tough as usual.
Suggested bet: Win - 3
Race 7
#6 AMBRO THE THUG N was awfully impressive last week, overcoming a break and passing six horses in the stretch to get a good second against a tough field. #4 ISLAND ZORRO is still seeking his first win of the year but should appreciate dropping out of the tough Belote series. #7 VICKIE’S DREAMBOAT was less than three lengths behind the top choice last week.
Suggested bet: Win – 6
Race 8
#3 BENGALI gets a nice class drop and driver switch. #6 SINGLE SPICE fits very nicely at this nicely. #4 LUVYABUTLEAVE is awfully tough when she stays flat.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 3 w/ 1,2,4,5 w/ 2,3,7
Race 9
#2A SIERRA’S DREAM had a nice comeback last week and should be even closer to his formidable best in his second start off a long layoff today. #4 RALLY BY THE RIVER is always tough. #5 WINDTALKER just won at this level. #1A DUSTY WINNER has been terrific this year.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2 w/ 1,4,5
Race 10
#3 OLIVIA’S FILLY should find this easier than the tough late closers she’s been in. #7 STRIKEMOUT fits nicely at this level. #2 ALPINE HAWK has been chasing tougher. This should suit him better.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 3,7 w/ 7,9
Race 11
#9 GABBY’S LOVE has been facing much tougher, with some success. This is a great spot to get her back to the winners circle. #7 FOB WATCH N has been steadily improving all meet. #4 ADDISON won the last time he raced at this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 9 w/ 4,6,7
#3 PRO NORTH won the opening leg despite an adventurous trip last week. His bid for a fourth straight certainly benefits from the abbreviated field. #2 POLO JOHNNY’s great season ended painfully last week but he’s obviously good enough to rebound today.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 2,3 w/ 9,10
Race 2
#9 PEEKABOO SAM enjoyed an excellent career debut last week that suggests he won’t be a maiden long. #10 MAR-BEAR was also a good second to the same horse.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 9,10 w/ 1,5,6 w/ 1,3
Race 3
#5 IRASCIBLE got second in the toughest maiden race of the meet last week and should be primed in her third start of the layoff. #6 CLASHAY PANTS fits on her Pennsylvania form but must overcome a three-month layoff. #1 LATIN LIFTOFF closed well to get third behind the favorite.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,5,6
Race 4
#1 BIG STAR CHUCK and #1A LITTLE STAR BECCA can both win this. #3 JAMI THE GREAT is in the best current form but it’s hard to bet to win on a horse with 1 win and 19 2nds or 3rds. #5 ADORE ELEANOR is sharp and can certainly improve in her second Colonial start.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 1,3 w/ 4,7,9 w/ 3,5,7 w/ 6
Race 5
#9 WAGENER was a nice second despite a wide trip against similar last week. He should only improve with that race under his belt after a brief freshening and has been admirably consistent of late. #4 PACIFICA gets a nice class drop that should make awfully tough if he handles the switch to Colonial. #7 CRIMES OF PASSION was a game winner last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,7,9
Race 6
#3 BOSS OUTLAW has been racing well against stiff competition all year and has a proven affinity for Colonial. #7 THAT’S JUSTICE certainly must be respected off that 1:49.4 win last week. #5 BAROLO HANOVER should prove tough as usual.
Suggested bet: Win - 3
Race 7
#6 AMBRO THE THUG N was awfully impressive last week, overcoming a break and passing six horses in the stretch to get a good second against a tough field. #4 ISLAND ZORRO is still seeking his first win of the year but should appreciate dropping out of the tough Belote series. #7 VICKIE’S DREAMBOAT was less than three lengths behind the top choice last week.
Suggested bet: Win – 6
Race 8
#3 BENGALI gets a nice class drop and driver switch. #6 SINGLE SPICE fits very nicely at this nicely. #4 LUVYABUTLEAVE is awfully tough when she stays flat.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 3 w/ 1,2,4,5 w/ 2,3,7
Race 9
#2A SIERRA’S DREAM had a nice comeback last week and should be even closer to his formidable best in his second start off a long layoff today. #4 RALLY BY THE RIVER is always tough. #5 WINDTALKER just won at this level. #1A DUSTY WINNER has been terrific this year.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2 w/ 1,4,5
Race 10
#3 OLIVIA’S FILLY should find this easier than the tough late closers she’s been in. #7 STRIKEMOUT fits nicely at this level. #2 ALPINE HAWK has been chasing tougher. This should suit him better.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 3,7 w/ 7,9
Race 11
#9 GABBY’S LOVE has been facing much tougher, with some success. This is a great spot to get her back to the winners circle. #7 FOB WATCH N has been steadily improving all meet. #4 ADDISON won the last time he raced at this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 9 w/ 4,6,7
Saturday October 18 picks
Race 1
#10 RICK’S SIGN takes a big class drop and was certainly not embarrassed against some much tougher foes. #6 TM A NUKES finished well last week after tiring in his first two local starts so he may be ready for his best today. #8 SCOTTER J T almost got it done against similar last week.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 6,10
Race 2
#4 ALL JOY disappointed with a break before the start last week but is clearly talented. #8 CAVIAR KISSES finishes awfully well. She raced too good to lose last week
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 4,8 w/ 5 w/ 1,4,6
Race 3
#5 SLIM JUSTICE lost in the final strides last week and faces many of the same rivals this week. #4 HADSTAB’S PKT ACES was a good third behind the favorite last week. #2 IDEAL JIN showed flashes in both of his two lifetime starts.
Suggested bet: Win - 5
Race 4
#6 STORMONT VODKA couldn’t handle a very tough field last week but was a good second to a repeat winner before that. #4 ROMPAWAY WILLIE takes an important class drop tonight. Both #1 ALPHA and #1A DESCANT fit well here.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,4,6
Race 5
#6 DREAMLANDS PONY was a good third in what looks like a key race last time. This should be a much easier spot. #5 HIGH CONCENTRATED takes a big class drop tonight and makes the crucial second Colonial start. #7 LOVE IS AMAZING has been awfully consistent all meet and should hit the board again tonight.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5,6,7
Race 6
#1 RACING NAKED set extremely fast fractions last week. He understandably tired and should be able to get away with softer splits here. #7 WINBAK DELIGHT beat a next-out winner easily in her last start. #5 MAX Q continued his bridesmaid meet last week but obviously fits well here.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 2,5,7
Race 7
#6 EPES gets a nice class drop after racing fairly well in some very tough events. #8 JAMES LYON HALL was a very good third against really tough company last time. #3 MINNESOTA MARY is obviously very sharp right now.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,3,9
Race 8
#5 HUGO N seems to be rounding into top form after an improved effort last week. #1 TOY POWER should improve in his second start at the one-turn mile. #8 ART THIEF figures to pick up another piece of the purse tonight.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,5 w/ 2,9 w/ 1,2
Race 9
#2 MACHU PICCHU had little chance last week as a trailer facing significantly tougher but was an excellent second in fast time at this level two weeks ago. #9 ODE TO EARL should appreciate the class drop. #7 AEROBIC LINDA fits well if she can stay flat.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,7,9
Race 10
#2 ROMPAWAY ALVIN has been sensational all meet and gets a huge post position switch that should more than make up for the neck deficit last week. #1 ELECTRIC CHICKEN won the opening leg with another excellent performance but he definitely had a tactical advantage then.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,2 w/ 3,4
Race 11
#3 WHOLEFTTHEGATEOPEN led until very late against much tougher last week. This is his easiest spot in a long time and he’s clearly at his best right now. #4 FOX RIDGE SAL finished awfully well last time. Both parts of the #1 entry fit nicely here.
Suggested bet: Win - 3
#10 RICK’S SIGN takes a big class drop and was certainly not embarrassed against some much tougher foes. #6 TM A NUKES finished well last week after tiring in his first two local starts so he may be ready for his best today. #8 SCOTTER J T almost got it done against similar last week.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 6,10
Race 2
#4 ALL JOY disappointed with a break before the start last week but is clearly talented. #8 CAVIAR KISSES finishes awfully well. She raced too good to lose last week
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 4,8 w/ 5 w/ 1,4,6
Race 3
#5 SLIM JUSTICE lost in the final strides last week and faces many of the same rivals this week. #4 HADSTAB’S PKT ACES was a good third behind the favorite last week. #2 IDEAL JIN showed flashes in both of his two lifetime starts.
Suggested bet: Win - 5
Race 4
#6 STORMONT VODKA couldn’t handle a very tough field last week but was a good second to a repeat winner before that. #4 ROMPAWAY WILLIE takes an important class drop tonight. Both #1 ALPHA and #1A DESCANT fit well here.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,4,6
Race 5
#6 DREAMLANDS PONY was a good third in what looks like a key race last time. This should be a much easier spot. #5 HIGH CONCENTRATED takes a big class drop tonight and makes the crucial second Colonial start. #7 LOVE IS AMAZING has been awfully consistent all meet and should hit the board again tonight.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5,6,7
Race 6
#1 RACING NAKED set extremely fast fractions last week. He understandably tired and should be able to get away with softer splits here. #7 WINBAK DELIGHT beat a next-out winner easily in her last start. #5 MAX Q continued his bridesmaid meet last week but obviously fits well here.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 2,5,7
Race 7
#6 EPES gets a nice class drop after racing fairly well in some very tough events. #8 JAMES LYON HALL was a very good third against really tough company last time. #3 MINNESOTA MARY is obviously very sharp right now.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,3,9
Race 8
#5 HUGO N seems to be rounding into top form after an improved effort last week. #1 TOY POWER should improve in his second start at the one-turn mile. #8 ART THIEF figures to pick up another piece of the purse tonight.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,5 w/ 2,9 w/ 1,2
Race 9
#2 MACHU PICCHU had little chance last week as a trailer facing significantly tougher but was an excellent second in fast time at this level two weeks ago. #9 ODE TO EARL should appreciate the class drop. #7 AEROBIC LINDA fits well if she can stay flat.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,7,9
Race 10
#2 ROMPAWAY ALVIN has been sensational all meet and gets a huge post position switch that should more than make up for the neck deficit last week. #1 ELECTRIC CHICKEN won the opening leg with another excellent performance but he definitely had a tactical advantage then.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,2 w/ 3,4
Race 11
#3 WHOLEFTTHEGATEOPEN led until very late against much tougher last week. This is his easiest spot in a long time and he’s clearly at his best right now. #4 FOX RIDGE SAL finished awfully well last time. Both parts of the #1 entry fit nicely here.
Suggested bet: Win - 3
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Wednesday October 15 picks
Race 1
#4 KOALA KAT strung together three straight impressive races against much tougher in the Parker series. She should win easily if she stays flat. #1 CHISELLED may be ready to get back to his impressive 2yo form in his third start of year. #6 ROYAL CAT did well despite a wide trip last time.
Suggested bet: Win – 4
Race 2
#4 TAP FIVE gets a big post position switch and still appears to be on the upswing. #9 CAUGHT YA DREAMIN may need a race but he does come out a truly key qualifier.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 –4,9 w/ 3,4,8 w/ 1,4,7
Race 3
#3 SALALAH N keeps improving with every start at Colonial and may be primed for the breakthrough today. #4 POWERISCAPE lost his three-race win streak in the 1 ¼ mile race last week. #8 CJ STRIKER gets a nice class drop and clearly fits if he can handle the track transition.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,4,8
Race 4
#4 JENNA’S WORLD gets a massive class drop. He hasn’t done much this year but has every opportunity to rectify that today. #7 C M ARTHUR was good third from post 10 last week. #1 CHESTER SQUARE fits if he can stay flat this time.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 1,4,7 w/ 2,9 w/ 7 w/ 2,3,9
Race 5
#2 MATTONTHECHOOCH is due for a win after racing well against tougher all meet. #9 VALMCTORIAN fits very nicely on her Freehold form and does own a record of success at large tracks. #6 MAN ON MARS N couldn’t quite get there last week but figures to be finishing well yet again today.
Suggested bet: Win - 2
Race 6
#7 SHADY MATILDA raced well in the stronger division last week and gets to avoid all the ones who finished ahead of her then tonight. #2 TWIN B SCAMPER seems to be rounding back into her formidable best form. #4 RACE ME VALERIE looked good winning her division last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 7 w/ 1,2,4
Race 7
#3 ASIAN EXPRESS already has a win at this condition on the meet and can be forgiven for losing from a bad post and in two unusually tough fields. #2 JOANNE’S ATTACK always finishes well. #9 MISS FROG BISCUIT fits well at this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,3,9
Race 8
#1 WESTEDGE LANE dominated the opening leg to continue a fantastic season that shows no signs of slowing down. #7 NICOLE’S SCOOTER was a good second behind the favorite last week. #5 DOUBLE FLIP did a lot of the dirty work last week and may be primed for a move forward.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1 w/ 5,10 w/ 3,4,5,6
Race 9
#10 EL VONTE Q understandably tired after setting a blistering pace last week. The class drop should only help. #5 ACCOPATOUGH is always right there at this level. #4 SCARFIE N fits well on his Harrington form.
Suggested bet: Win - 10
Race 10
#3 LOOK LYNDSAY owns an extremely potent lake kick that should be flattered by a particularly strong pace today. #6 RILEY ROSE is obviously formidable. #5 DRIVIN’ MISS RUDEE already has two wins at this exalted level, another certainly wouldn’t surprise.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 3,6 w/ 1,8
Race 11
#8 IMAWHINER faced a really tough field last field and fits this condition beautifully. #5 PARADUSHO N fits nicely. #1 STORM MIST fits nicely at the level and won a tougher than average, albeit slow, qualifier last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,5,8
#4 KOALA KAT strung together three straight impressive races against much tougher in the Parker series. She should win easily if she stays flat. #1 CHISELLED may be ready to get back to his impressive 2yo form in his third start of year. #6 ROYAL CAT did well despite a wide trip last time.
Suggested bet: Win – 4
Race 2
#4 TAP FIVE gets a big post position switch and still appears to be on the upswing. #9 CAUGHT YA DREAMIN may need a race but he does come out a truly key qualifier.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 –4,9 w/ 3,4,8 w/ 1,4,7
Race 3
#3 SALALAH N keeps improving with every start at Colonial and may be primed for the breakthrough today. #4 POWERISCAPE lost his three-race win streak in the 1 ¼ mile race last week. #8 CJ STRIKER gets a nice class drop and clearly fits if he can handle the track transition.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,4,8
Race 4
#4 JENNA’S WORLD gets a massive class drop. He hasn’t done much this year but has every opportunity to rectify that today. #7 C M ARTHUR was good third from post 10 last week. #1 CHESTER SQUARE fits if he can stay flat this time.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 1,4,7 w/ 2,9 w/ 7 w/ 2,3,9
Race 5
#2 MATTONTHECHOOCH is due for a win after racing well against tougher all meet. #9 VALMCTORIAN fits very nicely on her Freehold form and does own a record of success at large tracks. #6 MAN ON MARS N couldn’t quite get there last week but figures to be finishing well yet again today.
Suggested bet: Win - 2
Race 6
#7 SHADY MATILDA raced well in the stronger division last week and gets to avoid all the ones who finished ahead of her then tonight. #2 TWIN B SCAMPER seems to be rounding back into her formidable best form. #4 RACE ME VALERIE looked good winning her division last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 7 w/ 1,2,4
Race 7
#3 ASIAN EXPRESS already has a win at this condition on the meet and can be forgiven for losing from a bad post and in two unusually tough fields. #2 JOANNE’S ATTACK always finishes well. #9 MISS FROG BISCUIT fits well at this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,3,9
Race 8
#1 WESTEDGE LANE dominated the opening leg to continue a fantastic season that shows no signs of slowing down. #7 NICOLE’S SCOOTER was a good second behind the favorite last week. #5 DOUBLE FLIP did a lot of the dirty work last week and may be primed for a move forward.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1 w/ 5,10 w/ 3,4,5,6
Race 9
#10 EL VONTE Q understandably tired after setting a blistering pace last week. The class drop should only help. #5 ACCOPATOUGH is always right there at this level. #4 SCARFIE N fits well on his Harrington form.
Suggested bet: Win - 10
Race 10
#3 LOOK LYNDSAY owns an extremely potent lake kick that should be flattered by a particularly strong pace today. #6 RILEY ROSE is obviously formidable. #5 DRIVIN’ MISS RUDEE already has two wins at this exalted level, another certainly wouldn’t surprise.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 3,6 w/ 1,8
Race 11
#8 IMAWHINER faced a really tough field last field and fits this condition beautifully. #5 PARADUSHO N fits nicely. #1 STORM MIST fits nicely at the level and won a tougher than average, albeit slow, qualifier last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,5,8
Tuesday October 14 picks
Race 1
#4 HIGHWAY CRUISE just missed against similar two weeks ago and closed well against tougher last week. #2 MASTERMAKER looks like a promising 2yo after his impressive win last week. #8 CELEBRATE AMERICA has three straight runner-up finishes at this level.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 2,4 w/ 1,4
Race 2
#4 FRANKIE’S PRIDE scored a smart win at this level Saturday. #1 GET AROUND BUSCH drops back to the nw1 level. #6 HIPO BEAT THE ODDS won’t be a maiden much longer.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,4,6 w/ 8 w/ 4,5,6,7,9
Race 3
#8 CHRIS LEE plunges in class after several solid showings in a tough late closer series. #3 WINSMITH JEN showed promise in just her second start last week. #10 VARITEK was a solid fifth against tougher in his career debut and should be tougher today with the benefit of that experience.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 8 w/ 3,6,10
Race 4
#7 TIDY ELLEN figures to be awfully tough here after racing competitively against significantly tougher competition all meet. #4 MI’S ARLENE will be in contention late. #6 JANE B is always right there at this level. #5 ARMBRO BLACKJACK fits well. #9 JUST AMOS needs a rebound.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 7 w/ 4,5,6,9
Race 5
#7 TISZA HANOVER got buried late by an awfully tough group but she should fit well here and has a license to improve in her second local start. #3 SCOTTS GIRL just missed at this condition last week. #6 IT’S SUNDAY SUNDAY really finished well last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,6,7
Race 6
#3 LADY DRAGON just finished 4 ¼ lengths behind some of the best pacers on the grounds so this massive class drop should set her up perfectly. #7 SOUTHWIND MAJESTIC caught ultra-tough fields his last two. #5 AL’S BEACH BOY should close for a piece.
Suggested bet: Trifecta key – 3 w/ 4,5,7
Race 7
#10 CINCY CHI LIZZIE drops in class again and should be primed for a peak effort in her third start at Colonial. #7 IRISH ARTIST was a good third last week and may improve with Lasix added.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 7,10
Race 8
#1 FANCY FLASH nearly won a tougher condition last week and should only improve in his third start off a long layoff. #2 IN WAY TOO DEEP has every chance to make it two straight at this level. #7 MIRACLE SAHBRA was good third after setting a fast pace last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 2,7
Race 9
#7 KISMET did well in the ultra-tough Parker late closing series so she should certainly fit well here. #1 SHININ PEARL and #1A ARMBRO DOUG are both legitimate contenders. #6 NEWYORKJOYANTS keeps knocking on the door.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,6,7
Race 10
#3 NIFTY NORMAN dominated two of the three early legs and is a strong enough finisher to indicate 1 ¼ miles is within his scope. #1 OH GEE WHIZ should like the added distance.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,3
Race 11
#7 BROADWAY WOMAN just missed in one of the best nw2 races of the meet last week. #2 KEYSTONE CALLIE and #2A FUNOGLO both fit well.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 2,7 w/ 8,9
Race 12
#9 PAYTON PLACE comes right back to the level she just won impressively at. #8 LOBRO SAMMIE caught unusually tough fields her last two. #3 FOREVER ANNIE should be finishing well once again.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,8,9
#4 HIGHWAY CRUISE just missed against similar two weeks ago and closed well against tougher last week. #2 MASTERMAKER looks like a promising 2yo after his impressive win last week. #8 CELEBRATE AMERICA has three straight runner-up finishes at this level.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 2,4 w/ 1,4
Race 2
#4 FRANKIE’S PRIDE scored a smart win at this level Saturday. #1 GET AROUND BUSCH drops back to the nw1 level. #6 HIPO BEAT THE ODDS won’t be a maiden much longer.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,4,6 w/ 8 w/ 4,5,6,7,9
Race 3
#8 CHRIS LEE plunges in class after several solid showings in a tough late closer series. #3 WINSMITH JEN showed promise in just her second start last week. #10 VARITEK was a solid fifth against tougher in his career debut and should be tougher today with the benefit of that experience.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 8 w/ 3,6,10
Race 4
#7 TIDY ELLEN figures to be awfully tough here after racing competitively against significantly tougher competition all meet. #4 MI’S ARLENE will be in contention late. #6 JANE B is always right there at this level. #5 ARMBRO BLACKJACK fits well. #9 JUST AMOS needs a rebound.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 7 w/ 4,5,6,9
Race 5
#7 TISZA HANOVER got buried late by an awfully tough group but she should fit well here and has a license to improve in her second local start. #3 SCOTTS GIRL just missed at this condition last week. #6 IT’S SUNDAY SUNDAY really finished well last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,6,7
Race 6
#3 LADY DRAGON just finished 4 ¼ lengths behind some of the best pacers on the grounds so this massive class drop should set her up perfectly. #7 SOUTHWIND MAJESTIC caught ultra-tough fields his last two. #5 AL’S BEACH BOY should close for a piece.
Suggested bet: Trifecta key – 3 w/ 4,5,7
Race 7
#10 CINCY CHI LIZZIE drops in class again and should be primed for a peak effort in her third start at Colonial. #7 IRISH ARTIST was a good third last week and may improve with Lasix added.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 7,10
Race 8
#1 FANCY FLASH nearly won a tougher condition last week and should only improve in his third start off a long layoff. #2 IN WAY TOO DEEP has every chance to make it two straight at this level. #7 MIRACLE SAHBRA was good third after setting a fast pace last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1 w/ 2,7
Race 9
#7 KISMET did well in the ultra-tough Parker late closing series so she should certainly fit well here. #1 SHININ PEARL and #1A ARMBRO DOUG are both legitimate contenders. #6 NEWYORKJOYANTS keeps knocking on the door.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,6,7
Race 10
#3 NIFTY NORMAN dominated two of the three early legs and is a strong enough finisher to indicate 1 ¼ miles is within his scope. #1 OH GEE WHIZ should like the added distance.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,3
Race 11
#7 BROADWAY WOMAN just missed in one of the best nw2 races of the meet last week. #2 KEYSTONE CALLIE and #2A FUNOGLO both fit well.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 2,7 w/ 8,9
Race 12
#9 PAYTON PLACE comes right back to the level she just won impressively at. #8 LOBRO SAMMIE caught unusually tough fields her last two. #3 FOREVER ANNIE should be finishing well once again.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,8,9
Friday, October 10, 2008
Sunday October 12 picks
Race 1
#6 BRUNELL HANOVER couldn’t make an impact after a slow start left him behind a dawdling pace but he’s capable of better today. #3 CANNAE JOEY was a good third from post 10 last week. #4 BEFUDDLE HANOVER probably needed his last race.
Suggested bet: Win - 6
Race 2
#4 BOBSUJAK might be the most likely winner of meet while taking an incredible class drop. #6 IRASCIBLE should move forward today off a decent return.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 –4 w/ 1,3,4,6 w/ 3,6,9
Race 3
#6 RALLY BY THE RIVER just beat tougher Wednesday to prove she’s back to her formidable best. #1A SIERRA’S DREAM wins if he’s ready to roll off a five-month layoff. #4 AU BON HALL did much of the dirty work and still held well for second behind Rally by the River Wed.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 6 w/ 1,3,4
Race 4
#3 CHAKA BLUE CHIP looks best based on her Harrington form and she has raced well on large tracks before. #9 ADAM CARTWRIGHT fits well and gets an important driver switch today. #6 QUICK DECISION should improve in her second Colonial start.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,6,9
Race 5
#2 FUTURE ART was a good third in an unusually tough race two weeks ago. A repeat performance would net a better placing than third today. #3 CASUAL REPLY takes a huge class drop. #4 ETHICAL HANOVER is capable of much better than he showed in his last race.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,3,4
Race 6
#10 POLO JOHNNY is on an impressive roll at Colonial. This is a tougher spot and he does lose his regular pilot but he’s awfully tough to bet against. #11 PRO NORTH couldn’t have been more impressive in his two local wins but he’ll have to overcome post 11. #4 PINK SWEATER probably needed her last.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 10 w/ 4,7,9,11
Race 7
#1 FWF SUCCESSOR wasn’t embarrassed against a really tough group. This huge class drop should serve him well. #7 MATT’S PICK also takes a crucial class drop today. #8 MR FITNESS fits if he can transfer his fair form to the big track.
Suggested bet: Win – 1
Race 8
#1 TROT WITH LOU figures to move forward in his race since July and the class drop sure won’t hurt. #2 SURE MARK N fits very well here but has been off nearly a month. #5 CHARTLEYSMONALISA has been competitive against slightly tougher.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,2 w/ 1,3,4 w/ 5,7
Race 9
#1 MINNESOTA MARY acquitted herself well in the Williamsburg late closer and should do at least as well here. #1A Sky Queen also fits well. #3 ACTION BIG TOWNER should be closing strongly once again. #4 BOCA HANOVER will be awfully tough if she handles the track switch.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,3,4
Race 10
#5 ROYAL PHOTO looks better than ever at age 10. A repeat of his last would give him a second straight win. #7 LARIANA D’ ORIO should like this spot after racing competitively against tougher all meet. #3 YOBRO TYSON was a good second against similar Tuesday.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 5,7 w/ 7,8
Race 11
#7 JOINT CRUSADE has been a killer at this level all season long. #8 SS SENORITA wins with a repeat of that 1:53 effort from October 1. #6 COUNTRY BOY CHARM just best missed against similar a week ago.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 6,7,8
#6 BRUNELL HANOVER couldn’t make an impact after a slow start left him behind a dawdling pace but he’s capable of better today. #3 CANNAE JOEY was a good third from post 10 last week. #4 BEFUDDLE HANOVER probably needed his last race.
Suggested bet: Win - 6
Race 2
#4 BOBSUJAK might be the most likely winner of meet while taking an incredible class drop. #6 IRASCIBLE should move forward today off a decent return.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 –4 w/ 1,3,4,6 w/ 3,6,9
Race 3
#6 RALLY BY THE RIVER just beat tougher Wednesday to prove she’s back to her formidable best. #1A SIERRA’S DREAM wins if he’s ready to roll off a five-month layoff. #4 AU BON HALL did much of the dirty work and still held well for second behind Rally by the River Wed.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 6 w/ 1,3,4
Race 4
#3 CHAKA BLUE CHIP looks best based on her Harrington form and she has raced well on large tracks before. #9 ADAM CARTWRIGHT fits well and gets an important driver switch today. #6 QUICK DECISION should improve in her second Colonial start.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,6,9
Race 5
#2 FUTURE ART was a good third in an unusually tough race two weeks ago. A repeat performance would net a better placing than third today. #3 CASUAL REPLY takes a huge class drop. #4 ETHICAL HANOVER is capable of much better than he showed in his last race.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,3,4
Race 6
#10 POLO JOHNNY is on an impressive roll at Colonial. This is a tougher spot and he does lose his regular pilot but he’s awfully tough to bet against. #11 PRO NORTH couldn’t have been more impressive in his two local wins but he’ll have to overcome post 11. #4 PINK SWEATER probably needed her last.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 10 w/ 4,7,9,11
Race 7
#1 FWF SUCCESSOR wasn’t embarrassed against a really tough group. This huge class drop should serve him well. #7 MATT’S PICK also takes a crucial class drop today. #8 MR FITNESS fits if he can transfer his fair form to the big track.
Suggested bet: Win – 1
Race 8
#1 TROT WITH LOU figures to move forward in his race since July and the class drop sure won’t hurt. #2 SURE MARK N fits very well here but has been off nearly a month. #5 CHARTLEYSMONALISA has been competitive against slightly tougher.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,2 w/ 1,3,4 w/ 5,7
Race 9
#1 MINNESOTA MARY acquitted herself well in the Williamsburg late closer and should do at least as well here. #1A Sky Queen also fits well. #3 ACTION BIG TOWNER should be closing strongly once again. #4 BOCA HANOVER will be awfully tough if she handles the track switch.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,3,4
Race 10
#5 ROYAL PHOTO looks better than ever at age 10. A repeat of his last would give him a second straight win. #7 LARIANA D’ ORIO should like this spot after racing competitively against tougher all meet. #3 YOBRO TYSON was a good second against similar Tuesday.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 5,7 w/ 7,8
Race 11
#7 JOINT CRUSADE has been a killer at this level all season long. #8 SS SENORITA wins with a repeat of that 1:53 effort from October 1. #6 COUNTRY BOY CHARM just best missed against similar a week ago.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 6,7,8
Saturday October 11 picks
Race 1
#1 CRIMES OF PASSION should win with anything like a repeat of last week’s qualifier effort. #7 SLIM JUSTICE has been right there at this level and should have some upside as a lightly raced 2yo. #2 MIGHTY MY T didn’t show much in his debut but lands a top driver today.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,7 w/ 1,4
Race 2
#1 ALL JOY impressed last week, holding for second after setting a blistering pace. #4 COTTON BLOSSOM is talented enough but is as likely to break as race well.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,4 w/ 6,9 w/ 1,2,5
Race 3
#6 ELECTRIC CHICKEN was terrific in the Parker Memorial and draws a much better post position than his Finals vanquisher. #9 ROMPAWAY ALVIN couldn’t have been more impressive winning in 1:53.2 last week but post 12 is tough. Both parts of the #1 entry fit well here.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 6 w/ 1,2,9
Race 4
#5 KATKIN has been facing tougher in Michigan sire stakes. #2 SAM WUDDA keeps putting up competitive races at this level without quite breaking through. #1 FRANKIES’ PRIDE has been very competitive every time he tries this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,2,5
Race 5
#2 MARKET DREAMER may have needed his last race and gets a big driver switch tonight. #9 SALALAH N closed beautifully last week in a tough version of this condition. #8 T T FLASH hopefully figured out the chute in that dominant Q race last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,8,9
Race 6
#5 ENOUGH TALK has conclusively proven himself an elite trotter. He’s handled all kinds of racetracks and all kinds of distances so the one-turn mile should be no problem. #2 VIVID PHOTO seems to be getting back to his old self and we know he loves the track. #6 LOLIQUE has been rock-solid all year and is another with a great history in New Kent.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5 w/ 1,2,6
Race 7
#8 MAX Q finally gets away from Polo Johnny and should finally get an overdue first win of the meet. #9 ARMBRO THE THUG N was only beaten two lengths against tougher last week. #4 PEYOTE can certainly win this on his best day.
Suggested bet: Win – 8
Race 8
#7 BAROLO HANOVER was terrific last week in beating many of today’s rivals in his first Colonial start. He could be even better today. #2 HERO’S CAVALCADE won at this level two weeks ago. #4 RACING NAKED must always be respected here.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 2,4,7 w/ 3,5 w/ 1,2
Race 9
#3 KEYSTONE CALLIE should really appreciate dropping out of the tough Parker series getting re-united with Wagner. #5 SLEEK N DANDY should be on the lead and will prove tough to pass if she can get away with easier fractions. #4 DIVINE HUSBAND was terrific against cheaper last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,4,5
Race 10
#2 ORNELLIX keeps dropping in class, tonight reaching a level she really should win at. #1 DESCANT finally showed signs of life Tuesday and may be ready to go on a roll. #7 ASOLARE was a good second at this level last time.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,2 w/ 2,8
Race 11
#2 FOX VALLEY CUB FAN has done nothing this meet but he’s facing infinitely tougher and is proven on big tracks. #8 OLYMPIC MAGIC drops out of tough late closers to a more promising event tonight. #6 COBBLER HANOVER did very well at this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2 w/ 6,8,9
#1 CRIMES OF PASSION should win with anything like a repeat of last week’s qualifier effort. #7 SLIM JUSTICE has been right there at this level and should have some upside as a lightly raced 2yo. #2 MIGHTY MY T didn’t show much in his debut but lands a top driver today.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,7 w/ 1,4
Race 2
#1 ALL JOY impressed last week, holding for second after setting a blistering pace. #4 COTTON BLOSSOM is talented enough but is as likely to break as race well.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,4 w/ 6,9 w/ 1,2,5
Race 3
#6 ELECTRIC CHICKEN was terrific in the Parker Memorial and draws a much better post position than his Finals vanquisher. #9 ROMPAWAY ALVIN couldn’t have been more impressive winning in 1:53.2 last week but post 12 is tough. Both parts of the #1 entry fit well here.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 6 w/ 1,2,9
Race 4
#5 KATKIN has been facing tougher in Michigan sire stakes. #2 SAM WUDDA keeps putting up competitive races at this level without quite breaking through. #1 FRANKIES’ PRIDE has been very competitive every time he tries this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,2,5
Race 5
#2 MARKET DREAMER may have needed his last race and gets a big driver switch tonight. #9 SALALAH N closed beautifully last week in a tough version of this condition. #8 T T FLASH hopefully figured out the chute in that dominant Q race last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,8,9
Race 6
#5 ENOUGH TALK has conclusively proven himself an elite trotter. He’s handled all kinds of racetracks and all kinds of distances so the one-turn mile should be no problem. #2 VIVID PHOTO seems to be getting back to his old self and we know he loves the track. #6 LOLIQUE has been rock-solid all year and is another with a great history in New Kent.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5 w/ 1,2,6
Race 7
#8 MAX Q finally gets away from Polo Johnny and should finally get an overdue first win of the meet. #9 ARMBRO THE THUG N was only beaten two lengths against tougher last week. #4 PEYOTE can certainly win this on his best day.
Suggested bet: Win – 8
Race 8
#7 BAROLO HANOVER was terrific last week in beating many of today’s rivals in his first Colonial start. He could be even better today. #2 HERO’S CAVALCADE won at this level two weeks ago. #4 RACING NAKED must always be respected here.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 2,4,7 w/ 3,5 w/ 1,2
Race 9
#3 KEYSTONE CALLIE should really appreciate dropping out of the tough Parker series getting re-united with Wagner. #5 SLEEK N DANDY should be on the lead and will prove tough to pass if she can get away with easier fractions. #4 DIVINE HUSBAND was terrific against cheaper last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,4,5
Race 10
#2 ORNELLIX keeps dropping in class, tonight reaching a level she really should win at. #1 DESCANT finally showed signs of life Tuesday and may be ready to go on a roll. #7 ASOLARE was a good second at this level last time.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,2 w/ 2,8
Race 11
#2 FOX VALLEY CUB FAN has done nothing this meet but he’s facing infinitely tougher and is proven on big tracks. #8 OLYMPIC MAGIC drops out of tough late closers to a more promising event tonight. #6 COBBLER HANOVER did very well at this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2 w/ 6,8,9
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Wednesday October 8 picks
Race 1
#6 POWERISCAPE has been perfectly dominant this meet and there’s no reason to suspect the streak ends tonight. #4 OUR NEW JET should be on the lead and may prove tougher to pass with a full week of rest. #2 HI SEA is the most likely beneficiary if a crazy duel develops early.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 4,6 w/ 1,2
Race 2
#2 CARLY’S CROWN was terrible last time but has too much back class to ignore. #1 ROYAL PHOTO and #1 TOM BRUCE both fit well after good efforts in the late closer.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,2,8 w/ 1 w/ 1,6,9
Race 3
#1 HOT FUSION just beat a tougher field Sunday. She should be awfully tough here. #8 PRETTYASAPAGEANT is better than she’s shown her last two. #2 BRILEY SHEA improved dramatically in her second Colonial start.
Suggested bet: Exacta – 1 w/ 2,5,8
Race 4
#1 S F DECATHLON and #1A BOY BLUE have both been facing tougher. One of them should find the winners circle on the drop today. #9 COOPERS CREEK N obviously likes the track and appears to be rounding back into top form. #6 BJ’S TSUNAMI fits well and is sharp right now.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 1,6,9 w/ 5 w/ 4,5,6 w/ 1,2
Race 5
#5 WINBAK DELIGHT gets both a crucial class drop and crucial driver switch to Chris Page. #2 MAKE A STAND gets a nice post position switch and is fast enough to compete here. #6 PAPER ART won the last time she raced at this level.
Suggested bet: Win – 5
Race 6
#4 CAMPHOR HANOVER and #5 FOX VALLEY SAGE deserve extra credit for contesting a very fast pace last week. Camphor Hanover held on a little better last week and may improve in her second Colonial start. #6 DRIVIN’ MISS RUDEE is always very dangerous.
Suggested bet: Trifecta box – 4,5,6
Race 7
#1 MAFIA HALL tired his last two after chasing blistering paces and is capable of better with an easier early scenario. #2 ACCOPATOUGH has been right there several times at this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,2
Race 8
#6 RARE FILLY should find this late closing series a bit of a relief after racing well in the very fast Belote series. #4 HOME TOWN GIRL will be very tough if she can replicate her Tioga form here. #5 YOU’RE WELCOME fits very nicely here.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 6 w/ 4,5
Race 9
#3 SHADY MATILDA has a great history at Colonial and was absolutely dominant the last time Page drove her. #1 WESTEDGE LANE as a good fourth against some killers last week. #4 FIRM FATALE was blocked throughout the final three-eighths last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,3,4
Race 10
#7 HALL SIGN was a good fourth against a tough group last week. #6 SS RUM RUNNER has been facing tougher and has some prior success at Colonial. #4 SEADOG MAN fits well.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,6,7
Race 11
#1A FROND and #1 AU BON HALL are both very logical contenders here. #5 COCKTAIL HOUR has been great at Colonial. #4 BENGALI has been facing tougher all season.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,4,5
Race 12
#8 O O BEACH was a solid second at this level last week and there doesn’t appear to be any particularly dangerous new shooters. #5 MAC MR VP closed well to get third in the same race. #6 COLE LECTOR’S COPY should appreciate the class drop.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5,6,8
#6 POWERISCAPE has been perfectly dominant this meet and there’s no reason to suspect the streak ends tonight. #4 OUR NEW JET should be on the lead and may prove tougher to pass with a full week of rest. #2 HI SEA is the most likely beneficiary if a crazy duel develops early.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 4,6 w/ 1,2
Race 2
#2 CARLY’S CROWN was terrible last time but has too much back class to ignore. #1 ROYAL PHOTO and #1 TOM BRUCE both fit well after good efforts in the late closer.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,2,8 w/ 1 w/ 1,6,9
Race 3
#1 HOT FUSION just beat a tougher field Sunday. She should be awfully tough here. #8 PRETTYASAPAGEANT is better than she’s shown her last two. #2 BRILEY SHEA improved dramatically in her second Colonial start.
Suggested bet: Exacta – 1 w/ 2,5,8
Race 4
#1 S F DECATHLON and #1A BOY BLUE have both been facing tougher. One of them should find the winners circle on the drop today. #9 COOPERS CREEK N obviously likes the track and appears to be rounding back into top form. #6 BJ’S TSUNAMI fits well and is sharp right now.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 1,6,9 w/ 5 w/ 4,5,6 w/ 1,2
Race 5
#5 WINBAK DELIGHT gets both a crucial class drop and crucial driver switch to Chris Page. #2 MAKE A STAND gets a nice post position switch and is fast enough to compete here. #6 PAPER ART won the last time she raced at this level.
Suggested bet: Win – 5
Race 6
#4 CAMPHOR HANOVER and #5 FOX VALLEY SAGE deserve extra credit for contesting a very fast pace last week. Camphor Hanover held on a little better last week and may improve in her second Colonial start. #6 DRIVIN’ MISS RUDEE is always very dangerous.
Suggested bet: Trifecta box – 4,5,6
Race 7
#1 MAFIA HALL tired his last two after chasing blistering paces and is capable of better with an easier early scenario. #2 ACCOPATOUGH has been right there several times at this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,2
Race 8
#6 RARE FILLY should find this late closing series a bit of a relief after racing well in the very fast Belote series. #4 HOME TOWN GIRL will be very tough if she can replicate her Tioga form here. #5 YOU’RE WELCOME fits very nicely here.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 6 w/ 4,5
Race 9
#3 SHADY MATILDA has a great history at Colonial and was absolutely dominant the last time Page drove her. #1 WESTEDGE LANE as a good fourth against some killers last week. #4 FIRM FATALE was blocked throughout the final three-eighths last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,3,4
Race 10
#7 HALL SIGN was a good fourth against a tough group last week. #6 SS RUM RUNNER has been facing tougher and has some prior success at Colonial. #4 SEADOG MAN fits well.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,6,7
Race 11
#1A FROND and #1 AU BON HALL are both very logical contenders here. #5 COCKTAIL HOUR has been great at Colonial. #4 BENGALI has been facing tougher all season.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,4,5
Race 12
#8 O O BEACH was a solid second at this level last week and there doesn’t appear to be any particularly dangerous new shooters. #5 MAC MR VP closed well to get third in the same race. #6 COLE LECTOR’S COPY should appreciate the class drop.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5,6,8
Monday, October 6, 2008
Tuesday October 7 picks
Race 1
#6 BETTER HUSTLE has never been worse than second in her life. Today figures to be more of the same. #1 SUPER SHOT finished second against similar last time in his first Cnl start. Improvement is likely today. #7 ELLEN”S JACKSPOT is consistently in the mix.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,6 w/ 1,7
Race 2
#7 BROADWAY WOMAN should improve in her second start at Colonial and gets a nice class drop today. #1 SEVEN BENDS and #1A FUNOGLIO both fit well here.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,7 w/ 2,3,5,6 w/ 3,6
Race 3
#2 EVERE AND A DAY was very impressive winning in 1:52.3 last week. A repeat would result in a third straight trip to the winners circle. #3 SCOTTS GIRL should fit nicely at this level but may need a race at the one-turn mile. #5 SHARP ALMA is obviously sharp right now.
Suggested bet: Exacta – 2 w/ 3,5,6
Race 4
#6 CORPORATE STRIKE keeps knocking at the door and this looks like a good spot for him to break through. #3 SHININ PEARL was terrific against cheaper last week. #4 SPINNING FOR GOLD would not be as big a surprise as she was last week.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 3,6 w/ 2,4,7 w/ 3,5,6 w/ 4
Race 5
#7 CINCY CHI LIZZIE ran out of gas last week in her first Colonial try but should have a better idea of the 1300-foot stretch’s demands with that experience. #4 MAN ON MARS N should love the class drop. #2 EL VONTE Q is dangerous on his best day.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,4,7
Race 6
#3 BE BAD BILL looks to be back to his best, which is awfully good. #5 TATTLER’S JET fits beautifully at this level is and is overdue for his first 2008 Colonial win. #6 MATTONTHECHOOCH was an excellent second in a key race last weekend.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,5,6
Race 7
#4 GH SHADY LADY has been a bit unlucky so far at Colonial but should really appreciate today’s class relief. #7 IT’S SUNDAY SUNDY should move forward in her second start of the season.
Suggested bet: Win - 4
Race 8
#4 LOST IN THE SAUCE just won with a lifetime best in a very similar condition over the weekend. #6 JUST AMOS showed great improvement last week and should be primed for his best. #3 OTTAWA VALLEY should improve his 14 for 23 in the money record this season.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 3,4,6 w/ 6,8 w/ 3,5
Race 9
#6 JACKSBROTHERJOE has tried setting the pace and closing from way back with the same agonizing result – a neck loss. Today’s the day. #8 FIDDLE ROSE should be dangerous again.
Suggested bet: Win – 6
Race 10
#3 YOU WANNA DRAG can be forgiven for tiring so badly after setting a blazing pace last week. #5 PRINCESS LACE has been racing well against tougher.
Suggested bet: Exacta box - 3,5
Race 11
#10 MR BEAU WINDSWEPT will be very tough to beat if he can stay flat. #4 BANKERS LANE was a good third last week despite racing wide throughout the first three-quarters. #3 HANOVER just missed last week. #7 DOMINO JACK should really appreciate the drop.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 4,10 w/ 5,10
Race 12
#10 COMMISSIONED N caught two straight unusually difficult fields so this is an even bigger class drop than it first appears. #5 RIDDLES BLISS also takes a crucial class drop. #4 PARADUSHO N was a good second at the level two weeks ago.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,5,10
#6 BETTER HUSTLE has never been worse than second in her life. Today figures to be more of the same. #1 SUPER SHOT finished second against similar last time in his first Cnl start. Improvement is likely today. #7 ELLEN”S JACKSPOT is consistently in the mix.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,6 w/ 1,7
Race 2
#7 BROADWAY WOMAN should improve in her second start at Colonial and gets a nice class drop today. #1 SEVEN BENDS and #1A FUNOGLIO both fit well here.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,7 w/ 2,3,5,6 w/ 3,6
Race 3
#2 EVERE AND A DAY was very impressive winning in 1:52.3 last week. A repeat would result in a third straight trip to the winners circle. #3 SCOTTS GIRL should fit nicely at this level but may need a race at the one-turn mile. #5 SHARP ALMA is obviously sharp right now.
Suggested bet: Exacta – 2 w/ 3,5,6
Race 4
#6 CORPORATE STRIKE keeps knocking at the door and this looks like a good spot for him to break through. #3 SHININ PEARL was terrific against cheaper last week. #4 SPINNING FOR GOLD would not be as big a surprise as she was last week.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 3,6 w/ 2,4,7 w/ 3,5,6 w/ 4
Race 5
#7 CINCY CHI LIZZIE ran out of gas last week in her first Colonial try but should have a better idea of the 1300-foot stretch’s demands with that experience. #4 MAN ON MARS N should love the class drop. #2 EL VONTE Q is dangerous on his best day.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,4,7
Race 6
#3 BE BAD BILL looks to be back to his best, which is awfully good. #5 TATTLER’S JET fits beautifully at this level is and is overdue for his first 2008 Colonial win. #6 MATTONTHECHOOCH was an excellent second in a key race last weekend.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,5,6
Race 7
#4 GH SHADY LADY has been a bit unlucky so far at Colonial but should really appreciate today’s class relief. #7 IT’S SUNDAY SUNDY should move forward in her second start of the season.
Suggested bet: Win - 4
Race 8
#4 LOST IN THE SAUCE just won with a lifetime best in a very similar condition over the weekend. #6 JUST AMOS showed great improvement last week and should be primed for his best. #3 OTTAWA VALLEY should improve his 14 for 23 in the money record this season.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 3,4,6 w/ 6,8 w/ 3,5
Race 9
#6 JACKSBROTHERJOE has tried setting the pace and closing from way back with the same agonizing result – a neck loss. Today’s the day. #8 FIDDLE ROSE should be dangerous again.
Suggested bet: Win – 6
Race 10
#3 YOU WANNA DRAG can be forgiven for tiring so badly after setting a blazing pace last week. #5 PRINCESS LACE has been racing well against tougher.
Suggested bet: Exacta box - 3,5
Race 11
#10 MR BEAU WINDSWEPT will be very tough to beat if he can stay flat. #4 BANKERS LANE was a good third last week despite racing wide throughout the first three-quarters. #3 HANOVER just missed last week. #7 DOMINO JACK should really appreciate the drop.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 4,10 w/ 5,10
Race 12
#10 COMMISSIONED N caught two straight unusually difficult fields so this is an even bigger class drop than it first appears. #5 RIDDLES BLISS also takes a crucial class drop. #4 PARADUSHO N was a good second at the level two weeks ago.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,5,10
Friday, October 3, 2008
Sunday October 5 picks
Race 1
#4 DOUBLE FLIP ran into a monster last time but should find his second trip at Colonial much easier with this bigger than it looks class drop. #9 SAN DIEGO will be very tough to beat if he can replicate his Pocono form. #1 HI IM JOHNNY KASH seems to be career best form right now.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,4,9
Race 2
#1 TROPICAL SOURCE was awful in both of his last two but has put up plenty of races that would win this. #9 ALL JOY hasn’t shown much yet but is a full sister to Rally By the River.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,9 w/ 4,8, w/ 1,4,5
Race 3
#8 PLAYIN ARTIST looked good winning his nw1 condition and can be excused for tiring after dueling through fast fractions last time. #4 CELEBRATE AMERICA already has two solid seconds at this level. A win before the meet ends looks inevitable.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,8
Race 4
#4 ARMBRO DOUG looks best based on his Pennsylvania form and his past success at The Meadowlands augurs well for a successful Cnl transition. #1 HIGH JACKED is a very promising 2yo from a dangerous barn. #5 ANNUAL DUES always right there.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 1,4 w/ 1,5,8 w/ 2,4,6,8 w/ 7
Race 5
#8 SS SENORITA got a perfect setup in 1:53 mile but even a second slower would be good enough today. #5 MILLER PLEASE was a good third at this level last week. #1 POCKET EXPRESS N was awfully impressive early in his qualifier last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 8 w/ 1,5,9
Race 6
#2 KOALA KAT has been agonizingly close the last two weeks and should be primed for her best third off the layoff. #4 ELECTRIC CHICKEN has been terrific throughout the series, including the fastest mile of the series last week. #8 ROMPAWAY ALVIN beat Electric Chicken two weeks ago. #6 LUVYABUTLEAVE has two impressive wins in the first three legs.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4 w/ 2,6,8
Race 7
#7 ZEESKITE tumbles in class to a level she should be awfully tough at. #2 ACTION BIG TOWNER won impressively against easier last week. #6 MARLEY really hasn’t done much since the claim but is certainly good enough to win on her best day and finds an easier spot today.
Suggested bet: Win – 7
Race 8
#4 NEWYORKJOYANTS was beaten just a length by much tougher last week. #1 DISCOVER GOLD makes the all-important second start at Colonial today. #9 MIRACLE SAHBRA won the last time he raced at this level.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 –4 w/ 3,4,10 w/ 1,5,6
Race 9
#10 CANNAE JOEY has been facing tougher open claimers recently. #3 BETTOR IN PARADISE should move forward in his second start off four-month layoff. #4 PETRA HALL should be in with a chance once they turn for home.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,4,10
Race 10
#1 HIPO FINAL COMBAT can be forgiven for that break from post 11 last time and clearl fits nicely otherwise. #5 SLEEK N DANDY was an easy winner last week who should have some upside in her fifth lifetime start. #6 CREST beat similar with 6 ½ two weeks ago.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,5 w/ 3,8
Race 11
#5 TWENTY-SIX-SHOOTER won that fast Q race last week and has proven he’s that good in the past. We’ll know more after so many of the horses from the race go this weekend but he looks tough. #3 RING OF HONOUR N fits this level and should be prominent early.
Suggested bet: Win – 5
#4 DOUBLE FLIP ran into a monster last time but should find his second trip at Colonial much easier with this bigger than it looks class drop. #9 SAN DIEGO will be very tough to beat if he can replicate his Pocono form. #1 HI IM JOHNNY KASH seems to be career best form right now.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,4,9
Race 2
#1 TROPICAL SOURCE was awful in both of his last two but has put up plenty of races that would win this. #9 ALL JOY hasn’t shown much yet but is a full sister to Rally By the River.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,9 w/ 4,8, w/ 1,4,5
Race 3
#8 PLAYIN ARTIST looked good winning his nw1 condition and can be excused for tiring after dueling through fast fractions last time. #4 CELEBRATE AMERICA already has two solid seconds at this level. A win before the meet ends looks inevitable.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,8
Race 4
#4 ARMBRO DOUG looks best based on his Pennsylvania form and his past success at The Meadowlands augurs well for a successful Cnl transition. #1 HIGH JACKED is a very promising 2yo from a dangerous barn. #5 ANNUAL DUES always right there.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 1,4 w/ 1,5,8 w/ 2,4,6,8 w/ 7
Race 5
#8 SS SENORITA got a perfect setup in 1:53 mile but even a second slower would be good enough today. #5 MILLER PLEASE was a good third at this level last week. #1 POCKET EXPRESS N was awfully impressive early in his qualifier last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 8 w/ 1,5,9
Race 6
#2 KOALA KAT has been agonizingly close the last two weeks and should be primed for her best third off the layoff. #4 ELECTRIC CHICKEN has been terrific throughout the series, including the fastest mile of the series last week. #8 ROMPAWAY ALVIN beat Electric Chicken two weeks ago. #6 LUVYABUTLEAVE has two impressive wins in the first three legs.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4 w/ 2,6,8
Race 7
#7 ZEESKITE tumbles in class to a level she should be awfully tough at. #2 ACTION BIG TOWNER won impressively against easier last week. #6 MARLEY really hasn’t done much since the claim but is certainly good enough to win on her best day and finds an easier spot today.
Suggested bet: Win – 7
Race 8
#4 NEWYORKJOYANTS was beaten just a length by much tougher last week. #1 DISCOVER GOLD makes the all-important second start at Colonial today. #9 MIRACLE SAHBRA won the last time he raced at this level.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 –4 w/ 3,4,10 w/ 1,5,6
Race 9
#10 CANNAE JOEY has been facing tougher open claimers recently. #3 BETTOR IN PARADISE should move forward in his second start off four-month layoff. #4 PETRA HALL should be in with a chance once they turn for home.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,4,10
Race 10
#1 HIPO FINAL COMBAT can be forgiven for that break from post 11 last time and clearl fits nicely otherwise. #5 SLEEK N DANDY was an easy winner last week who should have some upside in her fifth lifetime start. #6 CREST beat similar with 6 ½ two weeks ago.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,5 w/ 3,8
Race 11
#5 TWENTY-SIX-SHOOTER won that fast Q race last week and has proven he’s that good in the past. We’ll know more after so many of the horses from the race go this weekend but he looks tough. #3 RING OF HONOUR N fits this level and should be prominent early.
Suggested bet: Win – 5
Saturday October 4 picks
Race 1
#4 SINGLE SPICE fits very well at this level and gets an advantageous post in a very competitive field. #1 ELEGANT JENN should be fit now and gets a useful class drop. #7 AU BON HALL is obviously good enough and is remarkably consistent.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,4,7
Race 2
#7 EVERYMILEAMEMORY should win with a repeat of her last race. #5 HADSTAB’S PKT ACES can certainly improve off a good third in her seasonal debut.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 5,7 w/ 6,7, w/ 1,3,10
Race 3
#7 MISTERIO should really appreciate today’s huge class drop and prove very tough to beat. #6 SAM WUDDA may be muttering “wudda, cudda, shudda” after two straight narrow defeats at this level. #2 FRANKIES’ PRIDE makes a lot more sense here than in the late closer.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,6,7
Race 4
#3 JIMMY KING seemed to find his stride with a good second at this level last week. #10 MC MATZ’S ZTAM should be closing late for a piece. #1 COBBLER HANOVER already owns a win against similar and finally draws inside today.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 1,3,10 w/ 6 w/ 1,6,8,9 w/ 4,5
Race 5
#6 POLO JOHNNY is tough to ignore after two straight impressive wins at this level. #7 PEYOTE has been facing tougher with some success. #4 MAX Q was a head behind Polo Johnny at the wire two weeks ago. #8 FWF SUCCESSOR was a good second in a crazy fast qualifier last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 6 w/ 4,7,8
Race 6
#8 RACING NAKED improved last week and should be ready for his best tonight. #6 BAROLO HANOVER has been keeping the best company this season and will be very tough if he takes to the one-turn mile. #1 GOLDEN MATTJESTY obviously fits nicely after that 1:51 clocking last week. #9 THAT’S JUSTICE must be respected off that 1:51.3 winning mile at Pocono.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 8 w/ 1,3,6,9
Race 7
#4 TAX C DANCE won the last time he was at this level. The last two disasters came against much tougher so why not ignore them at a nice price? #5 SS REGAL RAIDER couldn’t keep up with unusually strong fields the last two but should fit nicely here.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,5
Race 8
#8 MI’S ARLENE gets her easiest spot in a long time. She should be prominent throughout. #4 FOUR STARZ EYE VAN certainly wins on his best day but has been off five months. #7 ASOLARE understandably tired after pressing a fast pace in his first start of the year.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 4,7,8 w/ 4,6,8 w/ 3
Race 9
#8 MACHU PICCHU closed very well despite a slow pace last time and this is an easier spot. #4 H P LENNY LAVEC should also find this group a bit easier and is clearly in top form at the moment. #6 CHISELLED did well to win his first start of the year and could certainly improve with Lasix.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,6,8
Race 10
#3 SAMCIN has three straight wins, including a lifetime best last week. He’s obviously taken to the one-turn mile. #2A BOBSUJAK almost beat the favorite last time and #2 VICKIES DREAMBOAT was good early in the series. #7 LUDE N CRUDE did beat Samcin Sept. 13.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 2,3 w/ 3,8
Race 11
#10 MARKET DREAMER has been facing much tougher all year and should be fit off a blazing Q race. #8 JOINT CRUSADE has two straight wins here. #9 M AND M ATTACK fits well if he can repeat that 1:53.1 winning mile from last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 8,9,10
#4 SINGLE SPICE fits very well at this level and gets an advantageous post in a very competitive field. #1 ELEGANT JENN should be fit now and gets a useful class drop. #7 AU BON HALL is obviously good enough and is remarkably consistent.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,4,7
Race 2
#7 EVERYMILEAMEMORY should win with a repeat of her last race. #5 HADSTAB’S PKT ACES can certainly improve off a good third in her seasonal debut.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 5,7 w/ 6,7, w/ 1,3,10
Race 3
#7 MISTERIO should really appreciate today’s huge class drop and prove very tough to beat. #6 SAM WUDDA may be muttering “wudda, cudda, shudda” after two straight narrow defeats at this level. #2 FRANKIES’ PRIDE makes a lot more sense here than in the late closer.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,6,7
Race 4
#3 JIMMY KING seemed to find his stride with a good second at this level last week. #10 MC MATZ’S ZTAM should be closing late for a piece. #1 COBBLER HANOVER already owns a win against similar and finally draws inside today.
Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 1,3,10 w/ 6 w/ 1,6,8,9 w/ 4,5
Race 5
#6 POLO JOHNNY is tough to ignore after two straight impressive wins at this level. #7 PEYOTE has been facing tougher with some success. #4 MAX Q was a head behind Polo Johnny at the wire two weeks ago. #8 FWF SUCCESSOR was a good second in a crazy fast qualifier last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 6 w/ 4,7,8
Race 6
#8 RACING NAKED improved last week and should be ready for his best tonight. #6 BAROLO HANOVER has been keeping the best company this season and will be very tough if he takes to the one-turn mile. #1 GOLDEN MATTJESTY obviously fits nicely after that 1:51 clocking last week. #9 THAT’S JUSTICE must be respected off that 1:51.3 winning mile at Pocono.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 8 w/ 1,3,6,9
Race 7
#4 TAX C DANCE won the last time he was at this level. The last two disasters came against much tougher so why not ignore them at a nice price? #5 SS REGAL RAIDER couldn’t keep up with unusually strong fields the last two but should fit nicely here.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,5
Race 8
#8 MI’S ARLENE gets her easiest spot in a long time. She should be prominent throughout. #4 FOUR STARZ EYE VAN certainly wins on his best day but has been off five months. #7 ASOLARE understandably tired after pressing a fast pace in his first start of the year.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 4,7,8 w/ 4,6,8 w/ 3
Race 9
#8 MACHU PICCHU closed very well despite a slow pace last time and this is an easier spot. #4 H P LENNY LAVEC should also find this group a bit easier and is clearly in top form at the moment. #6 CHISELLED did well to win his first start of the year and could certainly improve with Lasix.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 4,6,8
Race 10
#3 SAMCIN has three straight wins, including a lifetime best last week. He’s obviously taken to the one-turn mile. #2A BOBSUJAK almost beat the favorite last time and #2 VICKIES DREAMBOAT was good early in the series. #7 LUDE N CRUDE did beat Samcin Sept. 13.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 2,3 w/ 3,8
Race 11
#10 MARKET DREAMER has been facing much tougher all year and should be fit off a blazing Q race. #8 JOINT CRUSADE has two straight wins here. #9 M AND M ATTACK fits well if he can repeat that 1:53.1 winning mile from last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 8,9,10
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