MEADOWS

Analysis for The Meadows
April 3, 2001

	Race #1
# 4 LOCK AND KEY	Dropped into this class last week and showed marked improvement. He gained support in the mutual pool and looks like the obvious pick in this first race.
# 1 POLAND SPRING	Has not fared well this season but did seem to race evenly in last week’s affair. May be starting to improve enough to hit this ticket.
# 8 MR KEM	Is another one that seems to be showing some signs of life and with his 8 hole, may offer some value to the exotics.
# 2 HICKORY MUMZIE	Makes first start as a three year old. Her qualifier is a decent effort and seems to have as much speed in the lane as any of these. Her chances are directly related to her leaving the gate for position.

	Race #2
# 2 ORACLE	Exits her qualifier is great shape. It appears that this one filled out some during her layoff from her two year old season. She meets a field of lesser types than she faced last year. Looks to be odds on.
# 5 SIERRA'S PLEASURE	Is a nicely bred three year old filly who is making her initial lifetime start. She may be lacking experience but has the talented hands of Charlie Norris in the bike and is trained by Rick Beinhauer. I believe Rick trained in Florida with the two year olds. His stable is one that is a major player in Pennsylvania stake action.
# 3 CLASSIC SILK CMF	Ships in from Woodbine and appears to have enough speed to threaten these.
# 7 SUPER ROMANCE	Gets the call based on a his race last week in which he raced even with leaders and with a little improvement, can hit the superfecta ticket at nice odds.

	Race #3
# 3 NICE TOMEETYOU	Is one that has enough early speed to be placed in a position that permits this one to shadow the front runner and hopefully have enough pace to get by in the lane.
# 1 UNABASHED	Has taken early and late money in his last two races. He is a front running sort that races best when unchallenged on the lead. Looks to have things his own way in the early stages of this contest.
# 5 TSM MR RUBUS	Exits the Late Closer series in good enough shape and meets lesser. I feel his style of racing will leave this one too far back to sustain a power move to the front. He does have enough to pass a few in the lane in that scenario.
# 8 HAWAIIAN MACHO MAN	Is also dropping down from Late Closer action but meets a field where his post position handicaps his chances at the top prize.

	Race #4
# 6 TWISTY’S PAGE	Is a strong front running trotter that came up short in last week’s contest. I feel that race might have made this one a bit stronger and look for her speed to carry to the wire this go round.
# 1 KT HANNA	Has been racing well of late but seemed to rather not like being placed on the engine. Look for a more conservative drive where she comes from mid pack.
# 4 CHERISHED IMAGE	Is a nice front end type of trotter that may be in the pocket to the top pick. She may not be as fast as the top pick but should have no problem in hitting the ticket.
NO PICK

	Race #5
# 1 RAIN IN PARADISE	Has been in top shape in recent weeks and exits a so so performance last week, in a race which he drew outside post. He is very adept at leaving for position and given the rail tonight, should find a pocket with little trouble. He can be explosive in nature if given the garden two hole trip.
# 3 SENOR JAMIE	Has been coming strong in the latter stages of his recent races. It is just a matter of time until he starts his winning ways. Please note that trainer Jan Fread has his “go to driver“ in Brian Sears in the bike.
# 2 TIP THE BOAT	Has been getting nice trips but has failed to score the victory in a couple occasions. He might not be as strong as I once believed but still is fast enough not to omit from the exotics.
# 5 UNSHAKABLE FAITH	Is making his third start of the year after showing little in his recent starts at Pocono and Yonkers. He does have ability but trainer Bob Inman likes to try to take it easy with these new arrivals. Looks to improve greatly for next week’s contest.

	Race #6
# 4 K W’S LASERMACHINE	Starts her three year old campaign tonight meeting a field weak of early speed. Jeff Kirkbride may not be as good as any of the regular drivers in this colony, In his defense he has done well enough in fair races last year with this filly to merit mention and consideration as a top pick.
# 5 SHOWDOWN ATHIGHNOON	Went off as the public’s choice last out and was raced very conservatively. He did close for third place in that race and may go forward with that race under his belt.
# 2 WHAT’S ONTHE STREET	Is another making his first start of the season but exits the qualifier in good form. He did race against Oracle in that race and gave a pretty good accounting of himself.
# 7 R LUCKY DAKOTA	Seems to stay on stride and have enough speed to be in contention for the last spot on the superfecta ticket.

	Race #7
# 1 FORTUNATE HANOVER	Gains the rail following a race where he showed nice front running speed. He may be able to get away near the front end types tonight and make a quarter pole move to the front. He is the horse to beat in this contest.
# 4 F J’S JACKIE	Is probably the fastest in here but gets trainer Joe Mowood in the bike. I feel Joe can get this one home with a trip but is dependent upon his saving ground in the process.
# 3 I’LL DO	Won at first asking last week and moves up. This three year old filly has enough late speed to be considered a sleeper against these.
# 7 SIMPLY VELCRO	Exits two qualifiers and has qualified at Maywood in 2:02 in early February. She may not be as fast as a few in here but should also be considered for a spot on the under part of the exotics.

	Race #8
# 2 MARINE	Came flying late in last week’s race and looks to be a little bit more prepared as Brian Sears jumps into the bike. This one should gain a two or three hole with Brian leaving the gate.
# 5 DANCE QUEST	Came first over last time out and failed to score as the post time favorite. He looks to be second best tonight.
# 1 MY HEARTS DESIRE	Gains the rail and looks fast enough to shadow the front runner. His current odds of 12/1 suits me just fine.
# 3 TAG FOR SPEED	Just closed well in his initial start of the season in his win last week. She meets a stiff task but given current form and post, should be live for the exotics.

	Race #9
# 3 BOMBS A FLYING	Drops in class to a level where this one’s front end speed becomes controlling in nature. Todd Cummings is one driver the Meadows faithful seem to over look. His odds will be a bit higher than what he actual chances. I feel anything in the 3/1 range to be acceptable but I expect this one to go off at about 5/1 at post time.
# 4 C GORDON	Is a strong front running sort that has hit the board in his last three races. He is in great shape and has excellent post. I feel the Meadows patrons will flock to this one and make him second choice at odds near 2/1.
# 1 WINCHESTER T	Won last week with a power first over move past the half mile pole. This one has a habit of knocking his knees in the turn. He does have excellent speed and may be considered a dark horse as he moves up to this class.
# 9 HOTTESTICKET NTOWN	Gets the nod over Satinstance who changed barns in the claim last week. This ticket can be hot if this one hits the board. Kris Rickert may not be considered a good driver yet but he seems to get along with this one. He did out pace Tip The Boat two races back in his first win of the season.

	Race #10
# 4 RED OAKS DUSTIN	Is a favorite of mine as he does have a ton of early speed and likes to be loose on the lead. He exits the qualifier in great shape as he came home in 1:00:2 for his last half. Looks to run away and hide on this group. I wish the Meadows could honor the morning line of 10/1 as I feel his chances are better than any in here.
# 1 GLENN’S PARADISE	Seems best suited to be in a favorable position near the top pick as this race unfolds. He should benefit from a slowed down pace to the half and have a ton in the tank to hit the board.
# 2 FRUGAL ECHO N	Hails from the Corey operation but seems to be his own worst enemy. He does have a ton of trot but never is able to seal the deal. He will be the post time favorite and may disappoint the wagering public.
# 3 K W’S ACTION	Has been racing well enough to be considered a minor threat to these. His inside post and above average gate speed with permit this one to be within striking reach in the lane. He may be a little outgunned but is strong enough for a minor award.

	Race #11
# 2 WARRAWEE RIKER	Ships into the Mickey Burke stable by way of Freehold Raceway. This one can take the turns and should have this race well under his control by the three quarters pole. Having driver Dave Palone in the bike is a major plus.
# 7 NEARLY CERTAIN	Has only one way to be effective and that is to be placed on the engine. I feel Mike Wilder will not put up a fight when the top pick makes his move. This one can be very effective in the two hole.
# 5 SPORTING CROWN	Has a ton of closing speed but will be too far out of it to pose a serious threat to the top two. He moves up in class but meets a field where he may be over looked by the public.
# 3 KEYSTONE EL PASO	Has the ability and speed to threaten if he is on his game. He was scratched sick on March 27 and may not be back to full speed. He is one I would not leave off my ticket in the exotic pools.

	Race #12
# 8 HATCH HANOVER	Wins the favor of Dave Palone as this one was claimed back to the Inman barn. Dave and Inman produced two straight wins three and two races back. Looks to be in the late running as he is very adept at going first over and taking air.
# 1 EXTERN	Simply ran off and hide from the competition last week. He moves up in class but Mike Palone had his brother chose another on in this race. Maybe this one is not as good as he looks on paper.
# 6 MEGAN MONROE	Is the dark horse in this race. She came flying late and just timed it perfectly to get to the wire. Had the race been a little longer, she would of won by as many as she pleased. Looks to be very live in this race and may bring some value to the ticket.
# 7 NUCLEAR CHANCE	Had inside post but was shuffled back to last in most recent race. Bill Fahy snaked his way through the field and managed to gain the place. Looks to be very live at hitting this superfecta ticket.

	Race #13
# 3 JUNKET	Is a perfect two for two over this surface. He is showing some of his back class and looms large over these. I feel he is about at 80 percent of his conditioning and may be moving up the class latter in the upcoming weeks. Top end might be the $12,500 claiming ranks.
# 1 SEARED HARROW	Just missed in a heart breaker last out. Looks to be flying late though this one has been known to leave for position and has won using the passing lane.
# 4 CARBOTRAP	Moves up in class but has shown very little this year. Trainer/Owner Patsy Vulcano lets this one race with a tag (claiming race) this week. He is either tired of him of has gotten him in good enough position to compete. He should add much value if he hits the board.
# 7 SHINNECOCK	Makes third start following the claim. He is only effective on the late brush. He may need a perfect trip to be in contention for the top prize.