Race #1 |
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| # 5 SHANNON S | Closed from the parking lot last time out and seemed to have the most pace of any entered though was too far back to pose a serious threat for the win. There may be a few in here that might be in a better position to score but with an aggressive early move, this one can win it all. |
| # 2 TURN FOR HOME | Has early speed that will permit her to race from near the front. She tired last week on a closing track. Weather is expected to be warm and sunny so her speed should hold. |
| # 3 LADYBUG HANOVER | Put in her best effort to date in last week’s contest. She was used early and late and seemed to prefer to be in contact with the leaders. Look for a similar drive tonight. |
Race #2 |
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| # 2 KEYSTONE QUAZAR | Has faced the best on these grounds in the past but is a few strides slower now that he has attained the age of 9. This Super Bowl stallion can leave the gate and race on the engine though connections seldom choose to do same. Last few efforts have him leaving for position and racing just off the front end. |
| # 1 VOLOS TIMY | Exits the final of a late closer series where he came home in a fast 57:4 in his last half. Looks able to leave for position and be very strong in the lane. |
| # 5 MILLER HIGH FLIGHT | Put in two solid efforts in his last two attempts. He is to be considered armed and dangerous. |
Race #3 |
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| # 4 MAJESTIC SPUR | What can I say about this one that has not been stated before? He is very live at this 10 claiming level and has been racing in top form. The morning line of 6/1 is a joke as he went off the favorite the last three times entered at this level. Expect odds of near even money at post time. |
| # 6 BLUE CLOUD | Received post relief and failed to use it last out. He is best when put in near the front running horses. He has no problem in accelerating in the passing lane. He is to be considered the heir apparent in the event the top pick does not start. |
| # 9 JUNKET | Is a veteran war horse that has won 3 from 4 starts this season. He might be a little short given his post of the nine hole. |
| # 1 ARMBRO LIQUEUR | Seems able to find a spot in mid pack and hopefully use his late pace to find a spot on the superfecta ticket. |
Race #4 |
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| # 1 BLACK CAM N | Is a monster from the “Down Under” stable owned by Joe Muscara and trained by Corey Jr. This one was under wraps in his qualifier two races back and put in one strong effort last out losing by only a neck in 1:53:2. He should be much stronger this time as having that race under his belt. |
| # 2 KEYSTONE REDWOOD | Has had a history of being a giant killer. He usually shows sign of life before he strikes. Last time out he closed against Kamwood Tony A in a strong effort. It would not be out of the question for him to take a second off last week’s time of 1:54:1. |
| # 3 CASINO WINNER | Has been very strong at this level where he uses his early speed to control the tempo. I see this one trying to rate in a pocket trip but might be short when heading toward the wire. |
Race #5 |
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| # 4 SAND MY CODY | Was claimed last out by Mowood and places his “go to” driver in Dave Palone aboard. This marriage has produced many winners at first asking following the claim. Last time it happened was on Tuesday night when Senor Jamie won and paid $11.80. |
| # 1 C-G MAYNARD | Was my top pick last out where he made a break when being asked for pace. Looks to be driven more conservatively and may offer some value at the windows. |
| # 2 FRANKIE NINE TOES | Draws well and has some early speed for position. He seems to be a few bricks shy of a full load but has hit the board enough times to be considered in the exotics. |
Race #6 |
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| # 3 CAVIART JACKSON | Ships in for the Arledge operation having only one qualifier at Hoosier. The trainer has Dave Palone in the bike as he is the “go to” driver for that stable. Dave is having a great week so far as the time of this writing. This one was a fast one on the Ohio stake circuit last year and looks to be a monster this year. |
| # 7 WILLS POCKET | Brought a knife to a gun fight last week but did show enough late pace to get a call here. He came home in about 56:1 in his last half. Anywhere near that places this one on the board at nice odds. |
| # 5 FRITZIE CAM | Was my second pick last week who simply over powered my top pick. He is not even at top conditioning at the present and has a better than even chance to hit the board. |
Race #7 |
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| # 5 JET PACE | Returns to the Meadows by way of the Big M. He seems to have pace at the end of his miles which makes him very live on the class drop. He and drive Dave Palone has teamed up for many a win over this course. |
| # 2 AMAZING STEVEN | Has handled his competition in last three starts though one was reversed with a judges call on moving inside the pylons. He looks very live as a key for the under part of the exotics. |
| # 1 DOUBLE IMAGE | Has early speed and inside post that may permit this one to be within striking distance when they hit the wire. His odds merit attention as he should be near 10/1 at post time. |
Race #8 |
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| # 5 SPLIT IN TWO | Seems to have all the speed in this race and should be placed on the engine and never look back. Connections seem to win every other start and this is the win week in the cycle |
| # 2 CUTTING IN | Ships in from Northfield with some encouraging lines. Trainer Robert Belcher has failed to score a win so far this year with these ship ins. It will be a matter of time before he does. |
| # 7 SEA GULL HERSHEY | Seems to be one that loves going the overland route and has found success in that style. With the advent of spring, the track has become very speed oriented in nature. He must be driven more aggressively or face the prospect of being off the ticket. |
Race #9 |
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| # 1 BROOLETS VICTOR | Warmed up a ton during his warm up trip last week and simply showed some speed that he has hidden a long while. He did hold on for the win after setting some wicked fractions for the classification. He might be a candidate for the bounce but I will continue following him as these types tend to win a few races in a row before hitting a level where their speed is no longer effective. |
| # 6 GOLDEN TIP | Has gone off the favorite in his last two races and did not complete the contract. She is fast enough and has been given good trips but something in her head makes her be a little hesitate to pass those near the wire. |
| # 3 CASTLETON HOP |
Makes third start of the year after showing very little. Looks to be very well placed to be in the late mix and at decent odds. He is making his second start on lasix and gains post relief. |
Race #10 |
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| # 4 LIMESTONE | Is much better a horse than last two races indicate. I feel he is the one to beat in this class and again am picking him as the top pick. I may not be correct but at least I am consistent. |
| # 3 CAMMARKIE | Simply wired his field last out and moves up. He tends to win his races in bunches and then hides the rest of the season. Looks to be very live in the early stages of the race. |
| # 1 RIDER TO THE STARS | Gains inside post where he loves to leave and gain a pocket trip. Looks to be sitting behind the second pick most of the mile. |
Race #11 |
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| # 6 ART DOT COM | Put in a clinker last out and seemed to fold up like an accordion. He missed a week and now might be a little suspect as a favorite. I looked for one who can handle his speed but none entered can match it. I hope ADC comes to race tonight. |
| # 5 TOAST THE TABLE | Is all closing speed and is making his 5th start of the season. He has faced stronger fields than this but is not as young as he once was. He does show some of the former class on occasion. |
| # 2 GRAY SPIRIT | Has shown some increased speed and endurance in the last two weeks. I really do not know if he can improve any more as he seems to have hit a plateau in conditioning. He might be best served racing off the engine so as to have him a little fresh in the lane. |
Race #12 |
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| # 2 SATINSTANCE | Has taken to the Mowood stable in a big way. He was claimed two back and then simply blew his competition apart by 10 lengths. He should handle the class jump and be the odds on favorite. |
| # 3 BOMBS A FLYING | Was scratched (no shown on the program) the week before the most recent start. He then broke badly on the 10th but seemed to have pace when he broke the second time on the back stretch. He is a fast one and if remains on stride, can be very lethal to most in here. |
| # 1 SPORTING CROWN | Has a low percentage in wins and in fact has not won this season. He does have some good late acceleration and given the drop in class and inside post, may be used as an under part of the exotic wagers. |
Race #13 |
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| # 4 BLUES AWAY | Ran very good last out and did benefit from post relief. He just missed winning and should be 1st or 2nd over past the half. He is in top shape and looks very live for the top spot. |
| # 1 KARENS’NOBLE TIGER | Received a tough trip but did grind out a well earned victory over my top pick. Looks to come down to these two once more with the photo timer making the call. |
| # 2 NIAWATCH | Won last out but I am still not convinced he is at 100 percent. He has great early speed and inside post making him live to hitting the board. |
| # 6 CAMDEVIN | Has tailed off a little in recent weeks but should not be over looked. He has closing and early speed in his arsenal. He now gains the services of driver Dave Palone as he moves up in class for this fray. |