MEADOWS

Analysis for The Meadows
March 27, 2001

	Race #1
# 3 LITTLE MS RHUBARB	Ships in from Northfield with a couple promising lines. Seems to have above average gate speed and draws inside post. This race is void of any early speed which bodes well for this entry. Morning line odds of 8/1 is tempting to say the least.
# 6 BLAZE N BULL	Drops down in class and might be put on the engine giving the top pick live cover. He was very competitive at Buffalo Raceway with 3 wins before arriving at the Meadows. His morning line odds of 6/1 might be a bit generous.
# 1 HP FIDDLE STRING	Has shown some positive signs in recent races but seems to be a few bricks shy of a full load. Having Dave Palone race from the rail makes this one very live indeed.
# 5 MEGAN MONROE	Might be the best one entered but is making the journey back from the Pocono Pike with below average results. She is one that needs to be forwardly placed to have a shot.

	Race #2
# 3 HEIDI’S CONNECTION	Gets my call as the top pick for the second straight week. Last time out, she was taken off the gate and she seemed to be very head strong. When heading to the backside, she was not given her head and made a break. She needs to be rolled out the gate to the front end where her speed will carry well into the lane.
# 1 POWER SUITS	Makes first start of the season from the rail. Her qualifier was on a good track and she managed to hold position well. She might be a little better than her line indicates.
# 5 TAG FOR SPEED	Is another who is making the first start of the season. She shadowed the second pick in that qualifier and seems strong enough to get a piece of this.
# 6 SHOWDOW NATHIGHNOON	Is a speedy but erratic trotter that is also making his initial start of the season. He has the fastest time in qualifying but seems to be a risk I am not willing to take at his short odds.

	Race #3
# 6 CHIP N MINDALE	Meets a weak contingent of 4 claimers as he ships down the turnpike from Northfield. He appears to need the three turns as he has a closing style of racing. He is also racing at a level below that of the Cleveland Race Track.
# 5 TIP THE BOAT	Was a disappointing loss as my top pick last out. He was clear in the lane but failed to out run one to the wire thus losing by a neck. He was all out and had nothing more to give. Looks to be moved a little later in the mile and hopefully have something left in the tank in the lane.
# 3 BORN GOOD FRIDAY	Put in an off performance last out and with inside post, should make amends. He seems to have enough gate speed for position and has won when he uses the inside passing lane.
# 1 O DANNY BOY	Draws the rail again and might hit the superfecta ticket again as he did last week.

	Race #4
# 7 TWISTY’S PAGE	Was scratched sick when last entered and then qualified in a superior effort on 3/20. Looks to have an easy time with this field.
# 6 GETINTHE PHOTO	Finally stayed flat in a qualifier and makes his second lifetime start. He has speed but the tendency to break often might leave this one at decent odds.
# 1 CHERISHED IMAGE	Gains the rail for the second straight week and might use his early speed to gain favorable position with the top pick.
#3 SUPER ROMANCE	Drops in class from last season but is a real green trotter as he makes his first start of the year and only the third of his career. Looks to be adding odds to the ticket. Please notice that Richard Myers is scheduled to drive. He was a regular here until he had one too many accidents on the track. It is refreshing to see Dicky back in the bike. He has soft hands and can drive a bad acting trotter. I wish him well.

	Race #5
#3 CAMDEVIN	Draws the two hole in this Sharp Kosmos Final. He has found himself this year and has 5 wins from 11 starts this season. He is very adept at closing from the back or from racing near or on the lead. He is the total package.
# 7 CAMERON SPUR	Has found these early legs to his liking as he wired his last two but raced the weaker of the divisions. Looks to be the public stick at odds near even money. He will again jet out the gate but will find himself a little leg weary in the lane.
# 6 BEACH CRUISER	Has been a consistent type in this series and will be one of those that threaten the top two.
# 2 BEST WINDS	Probably the toughest to figure out but this one does have some ability. He seems to be shoed incorrectly as he made two breaks while crossing over and hitting his right front leg causing the misfortune. If all things go well, he can add some value to the exotics.

	Race #6
# 5 AMERICAN WINTER	Was driven in a manner not conducive to winning last out. I presume connections were tired of being placed on the outside post. He has dominated this top trotting classification and if allowed, will dominate this field tonight.
# 2 JOEY I	Raced in this class for the first time last week and did as expected. His early speed and stamina should guarantee him a spot on the exotic ticket.
# 4 BERLIN FLYER	This is one tough open trotter that ships in from Northfield. He has raced well over these grounds before. He is very versatile as he can race on the engine or can close from the parking lot to be effective. Wet track is not a problem for him.
# 6 SIR DAFFY	Is the every ready bunny of the trotting group. He has raced since 1997 missing only a handful of starts and has faced the best of the grounds each week. He has early speed but is deadly when he gets a pocket trip.

	Race #7
# 4 SEARED HARROW	In a race that I pondered more than I care to disclose, I came up with one entrant who is both able to close and leave for position. He might of seen his better days but he might be up for another fight at the wire. He possesses extreme acceleration but stamina might be a weakness. He needs to find a spot near the front end and wait till late in the lane before making his move. If he goes first over past the half, I will be tearing up my tickets.
# 2 ANXIOUS E A	Has been an on again, off again type of racehorse. He has been scratched a few times and may be over what has ailed him. Looks to be making a furious first over move at the half mile pole.
# 5 NEARLY CERTAIN	Is a front running sort in a field where his speed is a very valuable asset. Looks to hit the board at odds of near 5/1.
# 6 BLUE CLOUD	Never races well in succeeding weeks but is fast enough to get a mention here and as part of my superfecta ticket.

	Race #8
# 1 FRUGAL ECHO N	Has more speed than he needs to handle this field. His drawback is making breaks in the lane. Hopefully the barn has found a way to keep him trotting the full mile. He should be at odds near 2/1.
# 4 GRAN SIDEKICK	Won easier than shown on paper. He simply over powered the competition last week and shut the horse down in mid stretch. Elliot Deaton is a capable driver and I can only hope of more of his stable showing up here.
# 7 HI NOONER	Is one nice trotter that will be over looked by the Meadows faithful. His speed can be closing or front running in nature. Looks to be coming in the latter stages of this contest.
#3 NOBIG DEALMOM	Makes his first start of the season and his past credits are many. He has been very competitive over this surface and at Scioto Downs and the Big M. His morning line odds of 20/1 is a joke as Roger Huston needs to be realistic. Maybe its time he found another track to misinform the public. I personally am tired of his poor performance.

	Race #9
# 3 TSM SPIRIT	Has been closing well in his recent races and with this inside post, should be very live for the top spot tonight.
# 4 MR KEM	Has been very quiet of late but this 4 year old On The Road Again stallion should start showing more speed. Seems he has been trained during his races and maybe ready to light up the tote board.
# 1 I’LL DO	Raced very well in his qualifier against Grand Tre Car. He lost by 23 1/2 lengths to that one but his last half was 58 and piece. I’ll Do went a last half in 1:02 on a sloppy track. Looks to be very live at hitting the board at high odds.
# 7 FOO TOO	Is a hard hitting front end type that should last a long way in this race.

	Race #10
# 3 TRAUMA TROSE	Drops to a level where his closing speed is more than enough ammunition to do battle. I wish Roger Huston would guarantee his morning line odds of 12/1 cause I would bet the house at those odds.
# 1 PHOTO CROWN	Is one nice closing trotter that gains the rail. Should be part of the late mix in the lane.
# 6 ASSINCA PARK N	Hails from the powerful barn of Robert Corey Jr. and owner Joseph Muscara. Looks to be on the engine and go as far and fast as his legs can carry him. He might be a few lengths short of the win.
# 7 KT JIGGER	Has shown much improvement these last few weeks and is one that I would not leave off my exotic wagers. He has shown that he can close effectively but in his earlier years, was very proficient at leaving the gate.

	Race #11
# 6 BIG Z LUGGER	Had the nine hole last out and never made the gate due to his breaking stride. Looks to make amends at decent odds tonight. His early speed is controlling in nature.
# 4 RAISON HALE	Is void of any controlling speed but has enough to gain a forward racing position. His recent two races at Northfield indicate some conditioning but may need a perfect trip to have a chance at the top prize.
# 3 CAMTASTIC DARTS	Has been a major disappointment in his three starts. I am wondering when he will start showing his best. He has taken money in all three of those loses and may be a sleeper in here though I expect otherwise.
# 8 TIMELY MATTER	Has early speed and is in good conditioning. Only his outside post prevents his being a higher selection.

	Race #12
# 7 MADISON’S TUITION	Makes his initial start as a four year old. He has been very competitive in Pennsylvania sire stake action and may become a very competitive older trotter. Looks to have more than enough speed to wire these.
# 3 K W’S OVERCAST	Moves up in class as he is racing with more determination and stamina. Looks to be a very good key for the exotics as he has hit the board 7 out of 9 starts this season
# 5 A L CZARINA	Has a ton of early speed which should place him in the pocket behind the top pick. Looks to have enough to receive a minor award.
# 2 O’CANDOUS	Needs to be racing near the front to be effective. Her speed is an asset but stamina is not. She needs to be under cover for most of the mile to be effective.

	Race #13
# 2 NIGHTS JET	Drops down to a level where he found success as he last won two races back. Having inside post position is a major plus.
# 7 TODDS BULLET	Seems to be the one with enough speed to gain a pocket trip. Hopefully he leaves to the front and finds that seat.
# 8 JUNKET	Has been a nice horse in his career. He seems to be a little over his head from this post position. I think he still has stallion duties as he has sired a few racing here. He can show some brilliant speed like two races back but at his age of 10 may be hard to repeat it every week. I feel trainer, owner Mark Goldberg picks his spots for ultimate performance.
# 3 SURF ST PARTNERS	Gains inside post but has failed in his recent starts. It will be a ground saving trip that lands him on the ticket.