Race #1 |
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| # 1 NIANGALE | Won easy on the front end in the first leg and meets similar tonight. Should be a jog in the park. |
| # 5 ALIKAZAM | Looks to be a private sale before last week’s start. I do not recall the change of ownership in last week’s program. I was high on this one since its first start but having Dave Palone to steer makes this one very strong. Dave will opt to be right near the front as he can gain a pocket trip. Looks to be my key on the under part of my trifecta wagers. |
| # 3 WESTERN DEBUTANTE | She was the only one that was able to gain appreciable ground in last week’s race with the top pick. Looks to be a mortal lock to hit the board. |
Race #2 |
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| # 5 ZOOKS CORNER | Received outside post last week and closed willingly. It appears this one is about ready to rage havoc with the trotters. She is one consistent closing trotter when healthy and I assume the vet gave this one a clean bill of health. |
| # 7 ASSINICA PARK N | I thought this one would win last week’s race only to be eliminated before the start by an early break. She is a nice trotter with above average gate speed. She can go a long way in that trip provided she negotiates the starting gate. |
| # 2 R GOLDY LO | This 6 year old mare has great gate presence and seems to be more relaxed as her age increases. Good news is that more times than not she will hit the board when drawing inside post. She does not have the quickness from her youth but I would take a steady trotter that earns race checks for the connections. |
Race #3 |
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| # 5 GENTRICE HANOVER | GH is getting strong again as this one dimensional mare loves to fly from the back of the pack. She has hit the board 5 times in her last 9 starts with 2 second place checks in her last three. She can handle the slop as well as the fast surfaces. |
| # 6 HAYLATROSS | She takes a drop in class and seems to be as fast as anyone in here. Only drawback is that she sulks a bit and may need to be driven in an aggressive manner keeping her mind on the job at hand. |
| #3 PLEASED TOMEETYOU | This one tried to circle the field in one quarter and was pushed three wide causing her to break two races back. She then was raced pretty even along the rail , probably in an attempt to avoid having to qualify if she broke again. I feel that break should not of been charged to her though the judges review the inquiry and determined no foul. Some of you know the history of the Meadows and can judge for yourself. |
| # 4 DANIELLE LEE | Doug Snyder has one closing mare in this one. She needs a fast pace to run at her best. Off track history is that she is capable and at times runs better on the wet surface than a fast track. I would have to qualify her as a mudder. |
Race #4 |
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| # 3 TANNER’S LADY | This leg of the Camourous Pace, a late closer series, seems to be a two horse race. TL looks to be ready to take a step forward as she closed well in her first start back from the layoff. She will be playing a stalker’s role. |
| # 1 CG TIGRESS | CG T will be the public’s stick that should be on the engine. This short field will end up in a 1/4 mile sprint to the wire, a race where this one might fall a little short. She seems to need a target to chase as do the greyhounds follow the lure (mechanical rabbit). She might get disinterested seeing nothing but track ahead of her. |
| #5 MOST HAPPY TWOSTEP | She had plenty of support last week in the mutual pools. She did have a ton of pace when she broke stride. I hope those backers will be frightened this week around as she can offer some value to an otherwise short exotic pool. |
Race #5 |
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| # 2 GINA FRANIENJOEY | I have followed this one since her first start as a 2 year old baby race. She was the second best of the crop that year. She can leave for position or race from the rear. She has only one win so far this year which may shy some support away at the windows. Look for her to be first over past the half mile pole and may clear in the last turn. |
| # 3 ELECTRA MINDALE | Is an old war horse who may have seen better days. She still has enough speed to offer resistance if given a ground saving trip. Provisional driver, Charlie Williams Jr. is capable and may be worth the risk as the odds should be in excess of 20/1 |
| # 4 JENELLE MINDALE | She goes for four in a row as she moves up the ladder. She will have a hard time making the front tonight but should have little problem of hitting the ticket. |
Race #6 |
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| # 3 RONDEL FRANCO N | Has been a perfect 3 for 3 since arriving to the states. She hails from the hot barn of Bob Corey Jr. and what has been looking as the smartest horse flesh investor in owner Joseph Muscara. Looks to make it 4 in a row and shall be in the Preferred Class in short order. |
| # 1 MARGARITA | This shipper from Northfield looks to be a strong closer. Anything that can be that strong in the lane should not be missed by the wagering public. She should love going three turns instead of the four she had to negotiate at The Home Of The Flying Turns. |
| # 2 KAYBRATROSS | I added this one based on the class drop and his last half mile times look as good as any of the rest. Her having the morning line of 6/1 may help my bottom line if this one connects. |
Race #7 |
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| # 1 CATCH A WAVE | This one made her first start of the year and was driven in a very conservative manner. She left very little, eventually found herself dead last at the top of the lane and closed to finish 5th. She had pace and was making up ground in traffic. Top it off with a claim by Goldberg and you get one live mare that can be ignored but most of the wagering public at the simulcast outlets. I think the Meadows handles about 20% of the total pool on track and the rest via the outlets. We can catch more than a wave if she scores at her morning line odds of 6/1. I feel the odds will be more as she is entered in a classification higher than which she was taken. |
| # 9 HARE ROLLERS | This mare has nothing but early speed and looks to be dropping to a level where her speed can be quite controlling in nature. This one poses the most serious obstacle to my top pick as the racing style here might permit her to be loose on an uncontested lead. I will back up a few tickets with this one in the win position. |
| # 6 NOBLE WALTZER | Has enough early speed to find a great racing spot. She seems to be better when another takes the lead thus saving her best kick in the lane. She looks to be around 4/1 at pot time. |
Race #8 |
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| # 2 BOBS ON THE ROAD | Most apparent when reading the program is the absence of Rain Dance Kim, who won her previous three races at this condition. It is the policy of this and many tracks to black ball a horse that wins three straight top classification races. The logic is above my comprehension as the integrity of any sport is to have the entrants attempt to do their best. I guess they would be happier if they would lose on purpose and then they would be permitted to race the succeeding week. As I step off my soap box, I had been following Bobs On The Road in her recent starts. Two weeks ago they returned the Black Jack Bike and tried to wire this one. Last week saw her go a brutal first over journey into the buzz saw that is Rain Dance Kim. BOTR should have little problem tonight. |
| # 6 MAGIC EXPERIENCE | Should be hustled to the early lead where her speed will be enough to land her in the mix throughout the mile. She has beaten this classification in the past but seems to be a few cents short of the fair to the winner’s circle. |
| # 1 HAWERA N | This 7 year old mare came hard in the late stages of the race last week. In fact, she was the post time favorite as she was also first time lasix user. All that should make the public unload on this one at the window. I feel she will be over bet and might not perform up to expectations. She has taken the public down the pike in her only two races over this surface. Though I might not use her as a top pick, I must admit I can not think of a scenario that has her off the ticket. |
Race #9 |
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| # 6 ANNE BONNY | Was going for three in a row in the distaff trotter top classification. Her losing by a nose saved her having to sit out a week due to the track policy (See previous race analysis). This one is a very handy trotting mare as she can win from off the pace or on the lead. Looks to be the favorite at odds near even money. |
| # 1 BALLINALEA N | Is a front running sort of trotter that can be rated if need be. She should be in the heir apparent seat if top pick fails at the wire. |
| # 2 FLAWLESSLY | This mare has been facing the boys in the claiming ranks. She now is facing a little easier competition and can use her early speed to be near the front end speed. Looks to add some value to the exotics. |
Race #10 |
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| # 7 BROWN EYEDEMILY |
Dave Palone has a way with these conditioned claiming pacers. Browneyedemily has above average gate speed but is very strong in the stamina department. Looks to wire these in a cake walk. |
| # 5 LISTEN FOR CAM | I used this one based on her closing speed shown in her most recent effort. She seems to be in fine form and may be the one for me to use as a key on the under part of my trifecta ticket. If someone in this race tries to run at the top pick, LFC will be hard to beat. I just talked myself onto a back up exacta key wheel with this one on top. |
| # 3 VICTORIA MARCH | Was claimed last out by a previous owner of the mare. She is very handy as she can both be raced as a closer or a front end trip horse. Looks to be over looked by the Meadows Faithful. |
Race #11 |
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| # 8 RPS | Won easily from the outside post in last week’s race. Same class, similar post and hopefully the same results. |
| # 2 CORRINNA CORRINNA | Moves up in class after showing some former spark of conditioning. When at her best, she is used as a front end type racer. She can be rated in a hole. I must mention that she hates the off going and should be reduced to the third pick if it rains. |
| # 9 ROCKY AMOIRE | A equipment changed tipped the hand of this one last week. They went from a blind to open bridle which meant only one thing, they were leaving for the top. I feel he races best in that manner and should be avoided if they announce they are returning to the blind bridle; or, if they use any piece of equipment that restricts the eyesight. |
Race #12 |
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| # 2 KAL’S SUPER BABE | Looks very strong in this class as she goes for three wins in her last four races. Inside post is a major plus. |
| # 4 LADYBUG HANOVER | This mare was very effective in the PA fair circuit last year and some of that heart and determination has shown its face in these overnight races. I look for her to be very effective if given her head anywhere she decides to make her move. Driver J.C. Miller JR. is not afraid to mix it up early with anyone driving on these grounds. He will have this Western Hanover mare ready to do battle. |
| # 9 SHUT UP AND DRIVE | Seems to be best of the rest. Having the outside post may hinder her chances but may offer a higher rate of return. I think we are on the right side of this tradeoff. |
Race #13 |
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| # 1 HIPO SAFRON AMI | This 7 year old Cumin mare has been knocking at the door only to be left on the last step without gaining entry to the winner’s square (The Meadows does not have a winner’s circle but rather a squared brick wall area for taking the pictures...(trivia time)). She will be banging loudly and hopes to knock the door in. |
| # 5 HIDDEN LEGACY | This is the second start of the year for this Virgil Morgan Jr. trained entrant. I foresee some improvement in her future. |
| # DEVIL’S ARIA | Has been sharp as a razor in her last two, winning one and just missing last out. She is one fine closer when at her best and maybe at her best tonight. |
Race #14 |
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| # 2 SHE’S MY NIECE | This is my long shot play of the night as she gets major post relief and is facing those that seem to be of similar talent and speed. She will need to get out the gate and gain a two or three hole to be effective. |
| # 4 AL DUSTY | Has burned the public’s money as the beaten favorite in her last two races. Let us make it three. |
| # 3 PERFECT MODEL | Have not seen this one race badly given her class and post position. She has enough speed to make this encounter interesting to say the least. |
| # 8 REO THUNDER | Should be at high odds and has as much closing speed as any of the remaining entrants. Should he make the ticket, you better have identification if you hit this super. It will pay nicely. |