MEADOWS

Analysis for The Meadows
May 08, 2001

	Race #1
# 2 DANGEROUS PLEASURE	Went off as the favorite in last week’s race and broke before the start of the race. He did manage to get back on stride then use some quickness to catch the field before the half mile pole. He then went to the outer flow and closed nicely with all things considered. If he remains on gait, should be loose as a goose in the lane.
# 7 MAIN GATE SCHIMM	Seems to have the best speed of the remaining entrants. He gets his second start with Brain Sears who may have selected this one over others. He has a sound gait and has enough speed to gain a forward racing position.
# 8 PEGASUS WIND	Put in a nice effort in last week’s race. He was in a photo for win with three others. His closing style might be effective in his placement on the ticket but will hinder his chances at the top score.
# 4 BIG CHILL HANOVER	Is a speedy but unruly trotter that can be used on the engine or circle the field. He may present his best self as he is facing lesser than last week’s stake trot. It would not surprise me if this one benefits from a fast early pace.

	Race #2
# 3 KID U NOT	Is in top shape and hails from the Palone barn where brother Dave decides to steer him. He is one that has won from the back as well as wiring the field. He is a monster at this level and exits two strong efforts with the last race being a win and a place the race before.
# 8 MEGAN MONROE	Is a decent mare that moves up into the open $3,000 claiming ranks. She has enough speed to close with some late rush. She may be a little short for the top spot but I have no reservations as using her as key in under part of the exotics.
# 4 BLAZE N BULL	Has really never shown any of that winning form since coming here from Buffalo Raceway. He has shown his speed increasing in the last two weeks. Last effort has him coming home in 58:4 in his last half. That speed, if repeated, lands him square on this ticket.
# 1 OG’S BULLE YANKEE	Draws well with this inside post and seems to shadow the front runners with a stalking style of racing. He is not as fast as some in here but will be placed favorably near the front. Placement is sometimes more important that speed as you always need clearance to show your speed. This one will be available to move in the passing lane.

	Race #3
# 3 HIDDEN LEGACY	Trainer Virgil Morgan Jr. has this one poised for a huge effort. Last week saw this one come hard in the latter stages and fall short by less than a length. His having post relief should put this one over the top.
# 4 MUDDY PUDDLE	Made his return following a short layoff and did not disappoint. He performed stronger than I expected and may be very effective tonight in a closing manner. He does have early speed so do not discount his leaving for position.
# 1 ANASTASIA ART	Has been an off and on kind of trotter this year. He is 13 years old and may not be up to a credible performance week in and week out. I feel that this one will try to come from behind as the rail post position permits his racing spot to be no worse than 5th. He will be best served with a ground saving trip and make his move past the 3/4 pole.
# 2 BYES CLASSIC	Rarely shows much before he strikes. This one does have early speed though rarely uses it. He can be the spoiler if he is on the engine. Owner/Trainer/Driver Phil Sollon still has his (p) provisional license. He is the owner and operator of Sollon’s Pharmacy located about 6 miles from the track. Phil should not be considered a rookie by any stretch of the imagination. He has won the Preferred Open last year with one of his horses. He should add some value to the superfecta ticket.

	Race #4
# 3 BOLD CENTURION N	Raced well in his first start in the states for money. He closed willingly in a race where he was driven in a training mile mode. Look for this one to fire out the gate and try to hold on. He looks fast enough but his stamina might be in question.
# 6 KEYSTONE VANESSA	Is one of the three girls facing the three boys in this “battle of the sexes” race. She raced well in her first start of the year when facing stake company. She seems to have the closing speed necessary to hit this ticket.
# 1 X-FILES HANOVER	Is a three year old Ball And Chain colt making his second start. As the second pick, this one did race nicely against stake company in his first and only start of the year. He has every reason to go forward off of that effort.
# 4 CALL THE BLUFF	Exits last two races at Pompano Park having won his maiden at first asking and finishing 6th in a race where he tried in what looks like a suicidal first over move. He is fast enough and others shipping north have done very well. Look to the Ray Paver Jr. barn and notice that all trotters which started since his arrival have scored. 4 out of 4 I believe the stats will show.

	Race #5
# 2 CR DAWN PATROL	Makes third start of the year and meets a suspect field of trotters. It is his race to lose as he seems to be the fastest and conditioning is nearing optimum performance. He should be near the lead and make a first over move past the half.
# 6 PEANUTS SPUR	Came very hard in the latter stages of his first lifetime start. He is a fast one in his own right but may need some seasoning as he appeared to be a bit green in the early stages.
# 4 SLING BLADE	Makes third lifetime start and seems to be one who might have to race himself into shape. His gait looks good and his holding position is a positive sign. He might show a little more speed in this race and succeeding weeks as he learns his trade.
# 1 WINDWOOD CRUISER	Gains the rail and seems to be getting some support in the mutual pools. I really do not see what the others see but have to follow their judgment when looking for the last selection for the superfecta. I guess you can call him the best of the rest.

	Race #6
# 2 GET SHORTY	Takes a serious drop in class to a level where his early speed is unmatched. He might be placed on the engine and permit only one to pass him early. He and driver Mario Labrasca loves to sit the pocket and have no second doubts about using the passing lane in the stretch.
# 3 GOLDENSHOT KILLEAN	Ships down from Northfield while exiting the 10K claiming ranks and drops into the 6K level. He appears to be sharp and fast enough to race with these.
# 1 WESTERN COMET	Draws rail and gets the one driver that has had success driving him in Dave Palone. This horse is fast and is another one on the class drop.
# 6 TUSCON TIME	Might be up in class by only one notch from last week’s race but with the addition of 4 out of 6 horses dropping from the 10K ranks, he should be considered way up in class. He has found a way to win at the $5,000 claiming ranks for the first time of the year. All other wins were at the $3,000 level. I think he may be up against it tonight but current form indicates that he does have a chance. I would not key nor eliminate this one from my tickets.

	Race #7
# 6 TIFF TUFF TAG	Won impressively three back, used the race as a training mile two races back and finished second to one of the top trotters in this year’s crop of Pennsylvania three year old trotters. He is to be considered to be armed and dangerous.
# 7 K W’S LASERMACHINE	Tyler Stillings tried to make a closer out of a front runner two races back and learned his lesson. Last week saw this one driven alertly to the front and never look back. Look for a similar try tonight.
# 3 RUSTICO AMY	Seems to be over matched in her recent races but she does show some signs of progress. She has made the superfecta ticket the last two attempts and made the trifecta ticket last out.
# 1 WHAT’S YOUR DREAM	Is a fast but unruly trotter. I sometimes find it profitable to key these types in the win position only with the all ticket in exacta wagering as a back up to my major plays. If he stays on stride, might pose a serious threat to all. He has made breaks in two of his last three races and may be considered a sleeper in here.

	Race #8
# 3 DEAN’S DIAMOND	Drops to a classification that he has not seen in quite a long time. He is fast enough to circle these even with a slow first half. I would love to lock in the morning line odds of 6/1. I would settle on anything over 2/1.
# 7 KINGSTAR A	Is one of the horses on my “horses to watch list” that has not shown the potential I expect. He is a very fast pacer and can pace in near 1:54 and a piece. Last two efforts have been a disappointment. He now moves up in class when he qualifies and can face lesser. The barn may be tipping the fact that this one is ready to put in decent effort.
# 1 TWENTY SIX BLACK	Makes third start of the season and is in fine form. The Dan Altmeyer barn has this one sharp as a razor and may make it interesting in the lane.
# 8 CR GOLDMINE	Went off the favorite last out and did not disappoint. He looks fast enough for these though outside post may hinder his chances.

	Race #9
# 2 TAG I’M IT	Seemed to meet a field where his speed was not competitive last week in stake action. But he did manage to close over 6 lengths in the last quarter leading me to believe that this one might be sharp in conditioning. He meets a much lesser talented bunch and should be in the mix in deep stretch.
# 4 ROMAN DANCER	Had some early speed in stake action last week and tired in the lane. He matches up with these positively and should benefit from a nice post position.
# 1 ALLGONE HANOVER	Gains the rail and seems to have enough speed to stay in contact with this field. He is making his first start of the season and may need a start or two before being considered more than an under part of the ticket.
# 7 SULKY SULLIVAN	Went off as the public’s stick last out and did not even make it past the gate. His breaking early was not corrected quickly as he galloped out more than half a mile. He has speed but his gait is anything but flawless. A risky prospect at best but his odds will not be prohibitive this go round.

	Race #10
# 3 SCOOTER REE’	Finally has broken through the barrier at this level. He last win before last week’s race was at the $4,000 claiming level. He has been very competitive at this present level and his recent win makes him the one to beat.
# 1 BURNET HANOVER	Surprised the public and myself in last week’s contest. He closed from well back to finish a strong third in losing by less than a length. Leroy is not that experienced but that race shows that he is live in this contest. I would not leave him off of my tickets.
# 5 SAND MY CODY	Takes a major plunge in class as connections seem to have given up on this one. He is entered in a level below his claiming price when taken into this barn. Palone and Mowood have had more than their share of success in claiming races.
# 7 RAIN IN PARADISE	Exits last in a an easy score. He is a fast one though needs to be placed in a forward racing position. He might have trouble in circling this field.

	Race #11
# 4 STAN	Is probably the fastest in here and has won three in a row before last week’s stake race. He is best served with a closing style of racing.
# 2 MOTTS	Is in fine form and with his inside post should be in the perfect spot to show his closing speed.
# 5 MIDGIE	Put in a one nice effort on the engine last out and gave Trojan Spark all he wanted. Looks to be near 3/1 at post time.
# 7 MR DIA	Appears to be the best of the rest. His mark this season came at Pocono Downs with Walter Case Jr. in the bile. Case placed him in the two hole to Ultimate Sundance and out sprinted the latter in the lane. That was his lifetime mark. He has been racing over his head in most races since then and meets his best shot at hitting the board. Please note that this one is down in class which is not denoted in the Meadows program. This may have an effect slightly on his odds.

	Race #12
# 4 JURASSIC COURT	Came flying home in his most recent encounter. He put in a last half of 55:4 which if repeated would leave this one clear at the wire. He gains my Long Shot of The Day Call.
# 1 TODDS BULLET	Is a front running speed demon that now gains the rail and driver Dave Palone. Trainer Bill Popp has had some success when hooking up with King David.
# 3 NEARLY CERTAIN	Is another front running speedster that should keep the pace honest. He is very adept at using the pocket trip to his best advantage.
# 8 BLUE CLOUD	Is just as capable as the top three picks. He needs to gain the pocket spot to have a shot at the top prize. He may not leave as hard as he needs to thereby being to far off the pace to have a legitimate shot at the win.

	Race #13
# 1 TOWNATIONS HOME	Has put in two nice efforts and seems to be hitting top form. He meets a field which may be lacking any controlling speed and may benefit from a contested early battle for the lead. Any thoughts of being placed on the engine should be promptly avoided.
# 5 PEE WEE SPUR	Seems to have a way of hitting the board sometimes with a forward racing spot and other times with his closing from the back. He may offer some double digit odds in this race.
# 8 F J’ S JACKIE	Was scratched sick last week when starting from the nine hole. The Meadows program omitted that fact from the public leading this writer to believe that anything in this program should not be taken as true. One night a few weeks ago, they omitted three horses who were listed racing on lasix. One day the public will get accurate information, till then it is up to us to remember as best we can. It is a shame we do not have laws that govern the race program. Anyway, this one has early speed and should be placed on the early lead. She might be a bit short in the endurance department.
# 3 KEMMY	Won at first asking and was over his head in last contest raced. Look to the tote board for a clue if he is live as connections will tip their hand when they are live. This one was a mistake as the sire, Kehhmosabe sired Kehmercial in the open field. She was three months along before the owners knew she was in foal. Sometimes nature knows more than man and this one might turn out to be a nice one.