Race 1: 8 – 3 – 6
Judge Carr consistent, hard trying gelding – think he improves today coming in off a series of solid works. Aiken Prep consistent of late, gets another piece – a repeat of last may take it. Split the Uprights has the speed to wire these and gets a good set up.
Race 2: 3 – 4 – 1
Hopeful Angel should exploit her class edge, a repeat of any of her last 3 should take this. Fashion Break should be ridden more patiently this time, better timing with her move may be enough. Queen of the Party should ride the rail to a placing.
Race 3: 9 – 1 – 6
Stormy Highway – barn has great stats at the meet, should be tough in 3rd start off the layoff – improves again. Malekith placed more appropriately today and didn’t’ do badly in last, rides the rail, will be tough. Nick the Cardshrk another from a barn with great stats, should be tough at this level.
Race 4: 5 – 3 – 8
Going with the 1st timer as it looks like those that will be favored don’t want to win. Pretty lucrative to keep running 2nd and 3rd – so maybe it’s a strategy. Booj is the new shooter coming in with good works. Wallercito might just stick it out this time, might. Magical Jaime will burn more $$ today.
Race 5: 4 – 7 – 2
Flat Calm – looks to sit the trip off Bow Town Cat and Philanthropic. Counting on Ph. engaging BTC a little early and Flat Calm coming to pick up the pieces. Philanthropic looks to get the better of BTC, who always goes to the lead, always tries.
Race 6: 2 – 7 – 11
Full field of 2 yr. old maidens – going with the expensive in training purchase, Makoto. Barn has been hot at this meet, commanded a big sale price (must have worked well – and hasn’t missed a beat in morning. Bomoseen hails from a touch barn, is bred for speed top and bottom, and working well. Magic Carpet and Default Rate need to be included based on their connections.
Race 7: 7 – 9 – 10
Burning Question going with the barn switching ship-in. May wake up in return to Cibelli – interesting flip there. Keeps getting bet, may deliver with a good finish today. Nina’s Patience should be finishing think she will be able to string two good races together. Animauxselle – will be tough off last – has gotten consistent of late, could take this.
Race 8: 7 – 6 – 5
No Dozing seems to have always been highly thought of, and disappointing. This field should prove more to his liking – will be tough. Fortune Cookie dirt form and figs make him formidable. Phat Man last could be an indication of a return to form – making him competitive.
Race 9: 9 – 4 – 6
Krakov needs to make up 3 lengths on I’m a Cool Man – and just may. Favorable post, sits just outside and finishes for strong connections. I’m a Cool Man will be tough to run down. Race sets up for speed so will get a good trip. OnewayTicket undefeated sprinting – this is tougher.
Race 10: 4 – 1 – all
WOW is this a bad bunch – Caleb the Boss has at least shown something – by the length of the stretch…