MEADOWS

Analysis for The Meadows
March 24, 2001

	Race #1
# 5 PACIFIC PIZZAZ	Has all the front end speed needed to control this race from start to finish. He looms largely in next week’s final.
# 3 PARADISE SPOTLITE	Has some early speed and needs to have a good accounting of himself to make the final. Looks to leave hard and settle in a spot near the top pick.
# 6 VOLOS TIMY	Is another front running type that looks to receive a trip near the front end. He has finished second twice in as many times in this series.

	Race #2
# 2 LEFT LANE LIZZY	Makes a major drop in class and gets inside post. It should also be noted that driver Dave Palone steps up to the plate to drive tonight.
# 5 CRUISEMASTER	Is a fast but erratic pacer that if he minds his manners, can find a way onto this ticket.
# 8 HATCH HANOVER	Goes for three wins in a row but finds the road a little to steep. Looks to be first over and hung most of the mile.

	Race #3
# 1 NICE TOMEETYOU	Appears to win every other start as he won two and four races back. He receives excellent post position and his odds will merit the risk.
# 2 EICARLS SIDEWINDER	Showed excellent early speed but failed in the stamina department last out. Looks to be a little stronger this race.
# 5 FIERY SAHBRA	Has taken to the vitamin L, lasix, and seems to be stronger for it.
# 3 CAM’S LAUGHING BOY	Was a winner two back and was hung the mile last out. Looks to gain favorable racing spot near the front end and should show his best foot late in the mile.

	Race #4
# 2 KEYSTONE REDWOOD	Makes a major drop in class and draws into a nice inside post. He is very strong at closing in his miles and is one able to take air in going the first over route.
# 7 SPLIT IN TWO	Was locked behind a tiring leader two races back and lost all chance in that race. Last week driver Dan Ross left no things to chance as he fired out the gate and never looked back. Looks to be the public’s stick at near even money.
# 3 GRAY SPIRIT	Has no wins in his 10 starts this season but seemed to come alive in his last few races. He is one that prefers to race from behind and should make him very live in hitting this ticket.

	Race #5
# 3 DEAN’S DIAMOND	Came flying late last week and just ran out of track. Looks to be regaining his past form and should not be over looked by the wagering public.
# 1 FLYING ROCK N	Hails from the Corey Stable and has won 3 out of 6 starts this year. He might not be at high tide but can handle most of these.
# 8 SHARP LOOKIN FUZZ	Todd Cummings has been a good match for this one that was claimed two races back. He is very adept at backing the half and having a ton in the tank for the stretch drive. Looks to be very sharp given this field. I expect odds on this one to be in the range of 18/1.

	Race #6
# 6 BLUES AWAY	Has been a bridesmaid the last three times entered. The driver change to Palone should seal the deal at the altar.
# 3 STRANGE ENCOUNTER	Seems to be a little short on wet surfaces but when the track turns fast, look out. He has early speed that does not appear on the past performance lines. He can handle the raise in class.
# 1 SHUT UP BEVIS	Has inside post and some early speed which translate into a better than average chance at hitting the board. Morning line odds of 10/1 are way out of line. Expect to receive around 5/1.

	Race #7
# 3 AMAZING STEVEN	Raced against these last week, won by near a length at odds of 3/1. He was DQ’d for going inside of the pylons. Tonight, Roger Huston, makes him 20/1 morning line long shot. I really do not know what Roger smokes in his pipe but this line needs some investigation as it borders on odds manipulation. Whatever the powers that be that handle this, must do so in order to protect the public.
# 6 FRANKIE NINE TOES	Is a well traveled race horse that seems to be in the late mix of all his recent starts. I see no end to that current trend.
# 2 HES BACK	This one has one nice late kick but will be at the mercy of the early pace. He needs the front end to be contested in order to have a shot at the major prize.

	Race #8
# 5 AIRBORNE A J	Gets the long shot of the day call. He meets a few in here that can match his speed but that may be an illusion as the Meadows hottest driver of the week jumps aboard to drive. Brian Sears has made all the right moves this week and when it is all said and done, may surpass Palone as the top winning driver at the Meadows.
# 3 LIMESTONE	Is one game horse that seems to be just short at the wire. He will be coming hard and will have a say about who eventually wins this race.
# 7 FANTASTIC MINDALE	Has 2 places and 1 show from his 4 starts this season. Looks to be racing himself into shape but the outside post hinders his chances at the major award.

	Race #9
# 7 SHARKY SPUR	No doubt about it, there are no horses stabled on these grounds which can catch him. Tonight the stage is set for a battle of the turnpike as Northfield sends their winner of their invitational to meet the Meadows best. I will have to see if any can match up to the shark attack.
# 6 CAM’S ROCKET	Looks to be a terror from his wins at Northfield. He seems to be only one who can race on the front end thus giving the top pick an option to take the pocket. Looks to be one ding dong battle to the wire. I wish these two hook up next week at Northfield, where Marlow Hanover has taken control of the invite class.
# 8 SILVER LINED POCKET	Has won two straight and is the heir apparent if the top two picks set suicidal fractions. All in all, this shapes up as the best race of the season, at least on paper. Congrats to the race secretary, Tom “Lumpy” Leasure.

	Race #10
# 4 MAJESTIC SPUR	Finds a easy spot in a short field. His closing speed is superior to any entered and looks to be odds on at post time.
# 1 PAY THE PRICE	Is one funny horse to predict. He has all the tools but seems never gets a chance to showcase his front end ability. Once he sees daylight, he digs in till the very end.
# 6 HANDY DAN	Was claimed again last week and gets into the Marcus Marashian operation. Looks to improve a bit as he returns to a higher classification. Best style of racing is to leave to the top and let caution fly to the wind.

	Race #11
# 8 MS QUICKDRAW MCGRA	Was locked with a ton of trot two starts back and showed very little last out. The public supported him to the tune of 3/1 as he was 11/1 in the race he was behind a wall of horses. Tonight look for Palone to use his early speed for position and going first over at the half is not out of question.
# 3 CARPET GRIFF	Raced even last out and looks to be almost certain to hit the board. He will benefit from his drop in class.
# 2 PROXIE POWER	Has been racing well and finally had a chance to have his picture taken last week. He should be live in all exotic pools.

	Race #12
# 2 RICHEY LETSGO	Gets the nod in a tightly competitive race. He seems to be best suited to have the position from which to strike in the lane. Early speed and stamina are his allies while the off going may be a hindrance.
# 5 ARMBRO LIQUEUR	Came home nicely last week on an off track. Tonight having driver Dave Palone should be considered a major plus.
# 1 WESTERN COMET	Is one speedy pacer that seems to have some trouble completing the contract. He is more times than not falling short at the wire. He will be over bet at the windows and his chances of winning are not commensurate of his chances.

	Race #13
# 3 TUCSON TIME	Has a good a chance to win in this class than he has in a long time. Having inside post in a field with no controlling speed types should let this one come flying late at a tiring bunch of early speed types. If he does not do well, look for connections to drop him back to the level where he was taken via the claim from the Snyder operation.
# 4 SEACAM	Simply came like a freight train last out and just missed by a neck. Looks awfully tempting at morning line odds of 12/1.
# 5 AMAZING HENRY	Tired late in the mile last out as my top pick. He got things his own way in that race and had no excuse. He is still probable one of the early speed types to hang on to his way on the ticket.
# 1 TSM SMALL TOWNER	Makes his first start of the year following a year of some success and mostly missed opportunities. This one is very adept at racing in a hole and does possess some nice acceleration when called upon. He was the one who upset the apple cart in a few races last year. His odds will be in excess of 15/1.