RACE 1 - (2) STICK WITH ME KID did very well to hold 3rd last week (DH) after being forced to chase
the blistering 1:24.4 clip from the pocket - gets along super with Bartlett, and should have a solid chance to
take these coast to coast. (4) VELVET STYLE had a terrific season at 3 but his 4YO campaign has been
rocky, at best - he's still prone to miscues but IF he minds his manners tonight, he's in at a level where he
would almost have to be a legitimate threat. (1) MYCROWNMYKINGDOM has been a disappointment
since arriving from Canada last year but still figures to be a very live player with the move all the way
inside - belongs in exotics. (8) EMPEREURTHEBEST FR shipped back in off a Fhd. victory and raced
pretty well to rally for the show DH (after having to wait a while for stretch clearance) - he does fit in his
current form, but may have trouble overcoming the terrible draw (3) DIRTY MONEY's form since arriving
from Ohio has been mediocre at best - likely looking at only a small share unless he ups his game a bit. (6)
LOOK IN MY EYES had a big year in 2022 but has struggled in '23 - another tough draw probably has him
looking at only some minor spoils. (5) FULL RIGHTS just hasn't clicked in his last several starts - waiting
for some better signs. (7) TORKIL is now 0 for 28 on the year and lands far outside.
RACE 2 - (1) JIVE DANCING A has raced very hard for most of the year and has $168K in the bank to
show for it - the wear and tear is starting to show, but it's not like she's been "terrible" by any means - this
feels like a soft enough spot for her to control the action, and get some confidence back. (4) FADE OUT
was able to crush a very soft bunch last week but it's hard to ever NOT appreciate a big time 8 hole blowout
- she should be feeling pretty good about herself, and looms the main danger. (5) JODY reverted to bad
habits last week, breaking at the 5/8ths as she was about to make her bid - her 1 for 30 Yonkers record (last
2 years) makes her hard to use on top even if you think she can bounce right back. (7) TALLCHIEF HANO
VER was winless in her first 8 starts this year but immediately won 2 in a row upon joining our leading
barn - was right there 2nd behind Open winner COACHELLABOUND N in her next, but her form has
been a little spotty since then - at 12-1 ML, she deserves at least a look. (6) COMMANDER CATHY N had
a useful start off the layoff last week - willing to use for 3rd/4th tonight. (2) SAUBLE DELIGHTFUL
should be looking at a decent trip from this spot and that may be enough to help her take home a minor
share. (3) LOOKATMYART turned her only start for our leading trainer into a blowout win - was claimed
from that start, and her new connections may not enjoy the same success. (8) LOVE THAT SMILE figures
to have trouble getting herself in play from out here, but is pretty good right now.
RACE 3 - (7) SUGAR BRITCHES changed barns for those last 3 in KY but a combination of being
overmatched (and likely bleeding) prevented her from thriving - she's back in much softer now, adds Lasix
for tonight and shows winning 10 of her 26 career starts - hard to "love" a 3YO filly taking on older foes
from Post 7, but she really does feel like the one to beat. (5) GAME OF SHADOWS broke dropping back
down to this level 2 back then was hurt a bit by a shuffle last week - she's a proven winner in this class, and
could have a big say tonight. (6) AMERICAN TICKET could never get by a VERY hard used winner last
week but she's not the first horse to fall victim to the "good" version of NORMANS MADELINE- a similar
effort could put her right back in the mix tonight. (2) SPITTING IMAGE raced better last week when she
was able to relax more, then rally for 3rd - if she can build off that mile, she can grab a good piece here. (8)
IRON MISTRESS gets a big barn change and shows a solid qualifier - she also draws Post 8 off a bad date,
and may take a more conservative approach tonight - perhaps the tote board will offer some clues? (1) BRO
OKDALE JESSIE is now 0 for 60 over the past 2 years despite a long run of inside posts- minor spoils only
(3) LARJON LEAH is just 1 for 40 here in '22-23- hard to endorse, even dropping in class (4) ALLAMBIE
A has now failed to hit board in 7 local tries.
RACE 4 - (1) BETTER WATCH IT was just way too far back to threaten last week but still paced home in
:27 - she's having a terrific season, and has been a weekly threat for a long time...hard to not give her some
serious consideration at that 8-1 ML price. (6) SILK CLOUD A just got too hot 2 back and saw her big lead
evaporate in the lane - was able to stay much stronger in her last, and easily jogged in wire to wire fashion -
stays in the same class, and is a threat to come out on top once more. (2) EASY TO PLEASE has struggled
to find her top form all year- finally picked up her first win of the season 2 back (vs. much easier) then
rallied steadily for 3rd in her last - should get a good trip here, and the classy 5YO may be sharp enough to
capitalize. (3) OKINAWA BEACH A dropped down to a kinder level last week and was able to use her big
late kick to charge home to victory - she MAY be able to do that tonight as well, but it'll be a lot tougher to
outkick a few of these. (4) PURE SILKY is having a breakout year at 4, compiling a 20-7-4-6 $123K slate -
she's also been away for 3+ months, and may need a start or two before we see her best. (5) OAXACAN
DREAM N gave it a big try on the front end in her local debut but was nipped on the wire by #3 - faces
tougher now, and we'll see if she can still be effective. (7) ANNABELLE HANOVER wasn't bad last week,
considering she usually doesn't race well from behind - another tough spot here, however.
RACE 5 - (2) ITALIAN DELIGHT N had two terrible posts after returning from a long layoff but finished
ok both times - moves inside, gets Bartlett back, and this could be the week we see his best effort (not a fan
of the 2-1 ML price, though)! (1) PRESTIGE SEELSTER has been rock solid in 25s and drops back down
after a decent try vs. the 30s - major threat. (6) HURRIKANEKINGJAMES always races well, is often
claimed, but has really struggled to WIN a race in some time - tonight's draw may limit him to a smaller
slice once again. (4) COLD CREEK FELIPE would look better in a bit cheaper but he's been hitting the
board EVERY week, and the right trip could help him do so in here. (8) ARTIST BEST woke up two back
to deliver the front end score, then raced well again last week, but from an impossible spot - unfortunately,
this feels like another impossible spot. (5) MISSILE SEELSTER was just "ok" off the claim last week, and
may prefer to be in a little easier - still one to include underneath. (3) PICARD A had a good run but has
been off form in his last few - sticking with others, right now. (7) MISTER SPOT A is having a tough local
season - drops to 25s, but not sure that's going to help enough (from Post 7).
RACE 6 - (5) MISSISSIPPI STORM broke on 9/3 in PA then was invisible for a couple of local starts
(from 8 holes) - drew poorly again last week but came out on the back side and did rally stoutly to pick up
2nd - classy veteran is probably ready for an aggressive try against these. (4) TACHYON looked smoother
last week and turned in a sharp try for 2nd (behind #7) - he's capable of big miles when "right", and last
week's effort suggests he may have a good one in store for tonight too. (7) TIMESTORM had really been
just "ok" for a while but he just got hammered at the windows last week, then went out and delivered the
sharp front end score - he can beat better when on his game, and he deserves a look even from Post 7 as he
looks to repeat. (8) DELAYED HANOVER is capable of throwing some BIG miles, and the 5YO has
nearly $600K on his card - he's also unreliable, and starts from Post 8 tonight - he's done well here in
limited action in the past, but would still need to be a pretty good price to get our attention from out here.
(1) B MEDITHREE has been hurt by a lot of bad draws....could come up with a better effort with the move
back inside. (3) DOUBLE DEALING actually fits easier - we'll wait for him to be in a softer spot before
considering. (2) GEMOLOGIST drops right back in the box after backing through the field last week -
we'll stay with others. (6) EZRA has only 3 starts this year and would seem to need to be in cheaper.
RACE 7 - Wide open! (1) BETTERB CHEVRON N had Post 8 off a month last time (after a sick scr.) and
really wasn't bad at the back - she had been sharpening prior to that, and is no stranger to the YR winner's
circle - maybe she can take advantage of the draw and beat these? (3) DRAGONS LUCKY LADY has
been pretty in and out lately but she charged home to beat this class 2 back and she can be a major player
tonight IF she brings her best. (2) GINGER TREE LIZ had a great year in '22 but '23 hasn't been as kind -
her recent form is much more consistent, however, and she is capable of beating these if on her "A Game".
(8) COWGIRL LILLY was terrible (up in class) in her first 3 starts off the claim but looked MUCH better
with some class relief last week - would probably have listed her higher if not for Post 8. (4) CASIES BELI
EVER wasn't up to the top pair last week but did stay on gamely for 3rd upon arrival from Batavia - a live
trip could earn her a piece here too. (5) VILLAGE JADE was trapped too long for a chance at better last
week - her overall form has definitely picked up, and her barn has been very good the last several weeks -
another with a legitimate chance. (6) JK MY GIRL sat last in her local debut and almost passed 'em all in
the lane....though helped greatly by a very slow final quarter and a tightly bunched field - can't fault her
effort, but she draws poorly up in class tonight, and we'll get a better gauge of her ability after this. (7)
DBLDELITEBRIGADE N is listed on the bottom here but she HAS blasted from similar spots in the past -
not a bad one if looking for a big bomb.
RACE 8 - Short field, but a good race! (5) MADRID A made her local debut in the Open 2 back, was
wildly overbet but able to hang on for the win - took back to 6th last week, waited for the lane and did
charge home full of pace to be right there in 4th - she may be better racing from behind, and she figures to
be a fair price...we'll try her on top. (1) COACHELLABOUND N broke in her local debut (NW4, on 7/1)
but hasn't lost a race here since, going all the way up the class ladder to become an "Open Winner" last
week - pretty hard to fault her right now! (4) DRAMA ACT had to work a bit for the top last week, still
looked good as they turned for home but got a little tired late and was collared by #1 - remains a threat. (2)
KARMA SEELSTER yielded for the two hole trip last week and never really had room in the lane - she's
won too many of these to ever dismiss her chances. (3) UPTOWN HANOVER has elevated her game
lately, finishing right there in the last 2 Opens - the right trip could put her there again!
RACE 9 - (4) LIT DE ROSE was given a puzzling drive last week and it likely cost her the victory (she
ended up a fast finishing 3rd instead) - the "good news" is that she'll be a better price this week, and the
classy 8YO deserves another chance (although this is a tougher bunch). (3) MAN DONTFORGET ME has
held form all year and that last start is better than it looks (she had no room at all in the stretch) - worth
using assuming she doesn't end up overbet (with the class drop). (5) MORNING HAS BROKEN hit board
in 4 of her last 5 starts, and should end up with a live trip tonight - ok for exotics. (1) LUCKY ARTIST A is
a question mark for tonight - she was finally getting closer to her better form but then threw a dud in her
last, and has missed 3 weeks since - hard to know how sharp she'll be for tonight. (2) TWIN B
SUNKISSED recently started to click and has held that form right up to these higher levels - a live trip
could see her land somewhere on the ticket. (7) HEAVENS SHOWGIRL A faces a tall task from out here
but she's always finishing alertly, and remains a good bomb for 3rd/4th. (6) MILIEU HANOVER lands in a
tough spot after missing a month - sticking with others for tonight.
RACE 10 - (1) SMOOTH DEBATE N hasn't won in a while but she's been close a few times with better
recently, and drops off a close first over 3rd last week - maybe she can take these either on the front end, or
from the pocket? (2) CASH ROLL was one of several from this barn to get very good for a couple of
months, only to taper off as the summer rolled on - this mare hasn't been better than 3rd lately, but should
be able to have a big say from this spot - logical player. (7) SILENT CROSSING went a strong mile upon
arrival 2 back (just missed first over) then easily disposed of cheaper last week - gets the tough combo of a
class hike AND bad post, but still seems capable of beating a bunch of these. (4) OURLITTLEMIRACLE
just hasn't thrived for her connections since a $50K claim on 7/26 - she drops tonight, but we'll see if that's
enough to get a better effort from her. (8) CHILLIN BYTHE POOL would look a lot better with a class
drop and (much) better post, but may still prove best of the rest. It's hard to make any real case for (3) ALW
AYS B ROYALTY, (5) PHENOM SEELSTER, or (6) THUNDRA right now - they would all need to find
better efforts just to contend for minor pieces in here.