RACE 1 - (2) WILLY WALTON came into his last race very sharp...so that 10-1 win price he paid was a
big overlay, for sure -- the price will surely come way down tonight, but he still has a very good chance to
extend his winning streak to 4. (6) FOR A DREAMER (also a big overlay last week) followed the winner
all the way and finished close behind him in 2nd - a quick getaway would give him a chance to reverse that
decision this week. (1) MUSCLE DYNASTY continues to mind his manners and while he's stepping up to
take on older rivals this week, he seems more than sharp enough to hold his own - chance to finish well and
grab a nice piece of this. (8) WINDSONG PIONEER tired badly last week but was racing off a bad date -
gets the worst of the draw tonight, but IF Holland can find him a good early spot, he just may be able to add
some value to the exotics. (3) SEVENSHADESOFGREY has been inconsistent at best lately, but would
have a chance at a small piece if he brings one of his better efforts. (4) COCKTAILS N DREAMS broke 2
back then got away way behind the leaders last week - has a license to be better tonight, perhaps rallying
late for a minor piece. (5) CASINO CUTIE IT is just 1 for 19 here this year and that victory came with a
pocket trip at the bottom level - one of several that could be arguing over the minor scraps. (7) FASHION
FOREVER seems badly overmatched from this spot.
RACE 2 - (1) WINE N DINE ME was racing from Post 8 off a bad date (after racing in the Jugette Final in
her previous start) and still finished 3rd despite a less than stellar trip - she's had a solid 3YO campaign, and
look for a much sharper effort (and better result) from the pole tonight. (2) HUNTRESS shipped in from
Iowa with an outstanding 24-17-5-1 career slate, so it's no surprise that she was able to jog in her first 2
local starts as well - she'll get her first "real" test tonight in this much tougher field, but the guess is that
she'll be able to hold her own. (4) BETTOR B SAWYER paced a solid final half in her local debut despite
leaving a bit before aborting to 6th - might be a much more significant player tonight...at a decent price. (7)
WAITFOREVER N weakened a bit after cutting the mile in a NW6 race last week but she did beat that
class the week before - drops down to NW4 here, but this is actually a solid field, and she's stuck with a bad
post - may hurt her a bit. (6) BLUEBERRY SHAKE has done some good things in her first 12 career starts
but she has only 1 start over the last 6 weeks, and draws a tough post in a solid field - probably looking at a
minor piece only. (3) SPEAK YOUR MIND was short in her last returning from a layoff - not ready to hop
on her team, but will certainly keep closer tabs on her tonight. (8) MISS DOTTIE MAE generally needs a
much better draw to be able to use her late kick effectively - sticking with others. (5) DOCS DELIGHT was
no factor at 76-1 in her local debut - passing for tonight.
RACE 3 -(2) INFINITY STONE was off a bad date to his last (and facing better) but a return to his
favorite barn helped produce a much better effort, even if a little short at the end - drops to the bottom level,
but does face a couple of "classy" foes in here...still gets a narrow edge. (5) GLOBETROTTING was a
good earner as a youngster but has struggled a bit in her 4YO and 5YO campaigns - she did race well here
for a couple of starts in 2021 after arriving from Canada, but then soured quickly - raced ok at PcD last
week after shipping down to a new barn and is eligible to be sharper tonight....possibility. (4)
ARABELLAS CADET was very good for a while but then really hit the skids for a bunch of starts - her
last pair in PA are encouraging, and the switch to Siegelman can only help...threat if on her best game
tonight. (3) FREDDIE MAC often ships in with decent form out of town, but has always struggled to win
races here at The Hilltop - willing to include underneath in exotics. (7) R HERBIE BLUE CHIP tried it
free-legged last week and gave it a decent try shipping in from Monti - his barn is going well, and he's not a
bad stab for longshot fans (1) ABSOLUT UNCERTENTY did a bit better in a slow amateur race last week
but his prior form was poor, to say the least - we'll see if dropping to the bottom level perks him up a bit.
(6) MATT SO SURE added Lasix 3 back and raced a bit better - broke in his next, however, then was no
factor last week - we'll stick with others, for now. (8) FULL RIGHTS has struggled since returning from the
layoff - now Post 8.
RACE 4 - (2) AFTER ALL PAUL was stuck in the back with no chance last week and then didn't even
have room in the stretch to improve his position at all - he had been on the upswing prior to that, and the
move back inside should make him a major player for tonight. (4) CALL ME DAN (arriving from Hoosier)
may have the most "ability" of these, but she's a 3YO filly taking on older males, and her ability to get
around the half is unknown - have to respect her chances against these, but that 6/5 ML price makes it hard
to use her on top (no value). (6) NEXTROUNDSONME was sharper earlier this year but has still been
holding his own (in general) vs. much better than these - a wake up call would be no surprise. (1) NEWSB
OY draws a good spot for a sharp trainer/driver combination but he was just "ok" vs. easier here in a few
July starts, and he's also missed 3 weeks - one of several in here that have to be viewed as question marks.
(3) BAZILLIONAIRE's inability to get his picture taken is well documented here....but he does race well
enough for pieces, and there's a chance he could grab one here, with the right trip. (5) TITANS HOPE
doesn't win very often but she stays trotting and does leave the gate pretty often - always a shot to grab a
minor share. (7) SWANSEA has won his last pair (over cheaper) but was back to looking a little shaky at
the end of the mile last week - too classy to ever count out completely, but that winning streak does seem to
be in some serious jeopardy from this spot. (8) LINDSEYS PRIDE is used to facing better but folded badly
in his last, and now gets stuck with Post 8 - would need a major turnaround for a chance at the big upset.
RACE 5 - (5) ALWAYS B SOMEWHERE took a long time to make it back to the races at 3 this year but
she did race well in a pair of Chester starts since returning - ships in tonight for top connections, and we'll
give her the narrow edge to break her maiden here. (4) ADDISON SEELSTER has been a bit disappointing
since arriving from Canada but she still hit board in 4 of her 5 starts - the main danger. (3) ODDS ON HAR
MONY was invisible in her first 3 local tries but improved quite a bit when 3rd last week - gets her best
post since arriving here in Sept., and we'll see if she can build off that last mile and be a serious player
tonight. (8) PERFECT BLOOM started off her career at PcD with a 3rd and a win but was caught in the
back (in a paceless race) for her YR debut and had no prayer - she probably fits nicely here, but the terrible
draw may leave her rallying for just a minor piece tonight (but check the tote board for some additional
clues). (6) AT MY PEAK qualified okay after over 3 months off but draws outside and figures to be
handled conservatively here - keep an eye for next time? (2) MOMMY SAID NONONO has 9 wins and
gets a big driver change for her YR debut but she still seems to be on the cheaper side - she'll get her
chance tonight to show whether she can hang with the top ones in here. (7) TRANS MEANIE had a decent
campaign at the Iowa Fairs but lands in a very tough spot (off a bad date) for her local debut and the guess
is that she'll need at least a start before we see her best. (1) MYMONSTERSAREREAL gets post relief
from her local debut last week but just seems to be too cheap to be a threat here....even from the rail.
RACE 6 - (5) ROGER RABBIT has held his own with better in Ohio and should be shipping in with some
confidence after last week's front end score at Nfd. (vs. a bit easier) - lands in a hot barn, and we'll give him
a shot to come out on top over the locals. (3) CRIME FIGHTER had been finishing strong from impossible
spots for a few weeks so it was no surprise to see him take advantage of the move inside last week, blasting
to the top and burying the competition - steps up one notch, but still a major threat to take another. (4) MY
CROWNMYKINGDOM has plenty of ability but remains a work in progress for his new connections - this
may be the week he puts it all together, but that 5/2 ML price makes him pretty tough to endorse on top. (7)
HOBBS is a good fit at this level but the outside draw puts him at a major disadvantage - one to consider
using underneath. (1) SWISS HOUSE ONFIRE had a long rough patch -- started to show signs of coming
back around, but last week's miscue was a setback, for sure - tough call as to what we'll see from him here.
(2) BROWNIE has always been camera shy at YR but he does race well enough for pieces - another to
consider for the bottom of exotics. (6) TORKIL does his best work at the bottom level. and we'll wait for
him to drop back down there before giving him serious consideration. (8) JUST MAYBE THE ONE hasn't
been clicking at all, and now lands all the way outside.
RACE 7 - (5) AINT HE SPECIAL hit a rough patch shortly after arriving from Canada but has really
upped his game the last few weeks, while facing solid (older) horses - he's one of several sharp horses in
here, but we'll give him a shot on top. (1) SHIP WRECK BEACH K has won 3 of his last 5 and it would
have been 4 of 5 if not for the highly debatable DQ 2 starts back - pretty hard to leave him off your tickets!
(3) KOBRA KAI was a steady 3rd in his local debut and is eligible to be even sharper the 2nd time around -
another with a legitimate chance to take this. (6) HURRIKANE GEORGIE has hit board in 8 straight races,
and will handle any trip that comes his way - won't be easy from Post 6, so insist on a good price if using
him on top. (7) MAKE MY DEO went bad for a couple of starts but bounced back with a much better effort
last week - would have liked his chances tonight a lot more from a better post, however. (4) HES GO NNA
GETYA got shuffled a bit last week so we'll give him a pass - still seems a bit below several of these, but
maybe he can rally for a minor share? (8) BAY CITY finished nicely for 4th last week but lands the same
terrible post for tonight...and that figures to limit him once more. (2) ROSE RUN X CON goes for a new
barn while making his 2nd start on Lasix but the Ohio shipper just seems a little below these.
RACE 8 - (3) HOMER HALL is probably the only "real" $75K claimer in a field where most are barely
50s - just seems to have a huge edge, and feels like a short priced winner. (4) MUFASAAS has been rock
solid lately, and was a winner in his last starts (vs. 50s) - should be able to land somewhere on the ticket.
(5) KANDY SWEET has also been racing well for several starts, even if vs. a little cheaper - can race from
on our off the pace, and is another that should be included underneath. (6) KASHA V has been unreliable
all year but he pounced on an easy trip vs. cheaper last start to pick up the win, and may be able to rally late
for a piece against these tougher ones too. (2) LOOK IN MY EYES disappointed in his last couple but is
capable of better - willing to throw in for 3rd/4th as long as the price is fair. (8) DELTASUN N had been
doing good things but definitely wasn't up for last week's more aggressive try - he'll be racing from well off
the pace tonight, but he's another with a chance at 3rd/4th (at a nice price). (1) LOS BALLYKEELAMIGO
tired badly the night he was claimed then was no factor at all in his first try for new connections - he'll be
showing his speed from this spot, but not sure that he's good enough right now to make it hold up. (7)
BROKENHEARTSVILLE was sent off at 45-1 last week but came up with a form reversing mile, almost
pulling off the upset - may be hard to replicate that from all the way out here, though.
RACE 9 - Wide open! (2) BLUEBIRD JESSE has raced well in a good portion of his local starts this year,
gets post relief here and was a winner two back when paired with Stratton - just one of many with a chance
to be a player in this very competitive finale. (6) P L OSCAR qualified back nicely after a pair of breaks
then went a strong mile for 2nd right after that - at 15-1 ML, he's worth considering. (4) GEMOLOGIST
had excuses 2 and 3 starts back but those 2 lines are sandwiched between a pair of 2nds and a victory (last
week) - would be no surprise at all. (1) IN MY DREAMS was reclaimed by his former connections after
watching him go wild for a couple of months for our leading trainer - impossible to guess how he'll race
tonight, but he would be hard to endorse as the 8/5 ML choice. (3) CHAMPAGNE ON ICE has been
running hot and cold all year - if she shows up in a good mood, she can contend for a good piece. (8) BIG
BAD SWAN put in a big rally for 2nd last week but may not be able to replicate that mile tonight - at least
demand a big price if trying him from out here. (5) CREDIT CON weakened last start (off 3 weeks) and
was helped by trips in other recent starts- not impossible, but leaning towards others (7) STEUBEN
HANOVER made a break 2 back, then folded badly last week - will need to reverse form quickly to be a
player tonight.