RACE 1 - (4) TWIN B DELUXE has compiled a 5-2-3-0 record (at Chester) to start off his 3YO season
and he was close in the 3 losses - he picks up Bartlett for his Hilltop debut, and certainly feels like the one
to beat in his Hilltop debut. (1) CAPTAIN BUTLER also ships in from PA, and his form suggests that he'll
be a good fit here - draws the pole with an aggressive pilot, and may prove to be the main danger. (2) SEE
ME SHINE had no chance in his YR debut (Post 7) but was a decent 3rd last week - may be able to build
off that, and deliver a contending effort tonight. (3) TEAM MAC has a win and a 2nd from 4 local starts
and had bad posts (with his trainer on board) in the other two - moves inside, gets Marohn in the bike, and
is playable in exotics. (6) THEBIZNES BLUECHIP was able to wire a soft crew on 4/26 but has picked up
only smaller pieces since then - figures to be looking at more of the same tonight. (7) ETBAUER was
suddenly hammered at the Pocono windows 2 back and came up with solid victory - tired vs. better in his
last, but definitely fits with these - bad post, and the risk of a miscue make him a little tough to endorse,
however. (5) HANGRY had some ok tries at 2, but his two 3YO qualifiers suggest he may not yet be ready
to deliver his best effort. (8) AMERICAN WAY has yet to thrive since arriving from Canada.
RACE 2 - (4) WATERWAY has been holding his own vs. much better for some time, and this is the softest
he's been in since March (when he won at this level) - definitely the one to beat here, but he also figures to
end up a bit overbet. (5) BETTORS DREAM went a big mile off the re-claim last week, holding well for
3rd after being hounded into submission by the stickout 1/10 winner - could be a dangerous player tonight.
(6) CAMPORA N doesn't win all that often but he's been facing better, and his barn has been pretty live
lately - worth using in exotics. (1) DARLINGS DRAGON raced very well here in a few starts last summer,
but it's hard to gauge if he's ready for a big one in his 4th start of the year - he'll likely be handled very
aggressively tonight, and we'll find out if he's up for it. (7) IDEAL LINER N was a game 2nd to a sharp
one here 2 back, then finished 3rd at Fhd. behind the sharp Motive Hanover - the obvious knock for tonight
is the terrible draw (2) TERRITORY was an easy trip 3rd last week but does seem to be a bit below several
of the main players in here. (3) VIA LAS VEGAS N has a few recent Fhd. wins but facing much easier -
will have to prove that he can hang with these too.
RACE 3 - (1) SHANGHAI SEELSTER finished her 2YO season strong, with a pair of 2nds and a win (in
Canada) - raced well off a very tough trip to begin her 3YO campaign, and makes her local debut tonight
for top shelf connections - the one to beat. (5) MISS DOTTIE MAE has been developing nicely since
making her career debut in April, and the homebred returns from Fhd. off a lifetime best 1:55 score - could
be the main danger. (2) THE LETTER was a steady 4th into a quick final half in her local debut last week -
draws inside now, and could be even closer tonight. (7) HESTON HONEY controlled the action from the
pole last week and was a convincing front end winner - figures to find things a bit tougher with the move
outside, but still has a chance to grab a decent piece. (3) BEACHBLANKETLINDY is just 1 for 33 but has
hit board in 22 of those losses - has good early speed, but needs to finish a lot better. (4) FOX VALLEY
CACHET just hasn't clicked yet in her 3 local tries - seems capable of better, but still waiting to see it. (6)
ROLL WITH SHORTY has been away since Dec. - prefer to just observe, for now.
RACE 4 - (1) NORTHERN NETWORK was a very solid 3rd against older foes 2 back (off the layoff),
then held very gamely for 3rd last week, despite a tough first over trip into a quick mile (over an off track) -
faces a few legitimate foes in here, but may have the edge thanks to the draw. (3) HES A SNOB made a
break here in his first start back as a 4YO (as the favorite) but raced well twice at PcD after re-qualifying -
would be no surprise at all to see him beat these. (4) TUFFENUFTOWEARPINK has been solid all year
(out of town), hitting board in 7 of 10 starts - should fit very well with the locals, and could be a major
player here. (6) MY MIKI BEACH made his local debut last week for a new barn, and was a sharp odds-on
winner - steps up a notch and moves outside, so we'll see if he can be just as effective (he may have to settle
for a bit smaller piece tonight). (5) STILL THIRSTY looked good beating easier 2 straight starts but made
a break last week moving up in class, after being away for 3 weeks - certainly not writing him off, but
leaning towards others this week. (7) SPORTS SECTION is a steady performer, but may have trouble
getting close enough to threaten from out here. (2) SNAP CALL draws inside, but has shown nothing in 4
local starts this year. (8) DANCING JOE draws post 8 after being on the shelf for 6 months.
RACE 5 - (7) SAULSBROOK HERO draws Post 7 while moving up in class and that's normally NOT a
winning formula - he IS razor sharp, however, and it feels like he can still get the job done even from this
spot...we'll stick with him. (3) LYONS AMUSEMENT drew a couple of bad posts at PcD after the recent
claim but was a solid 3rd the one time he drew well - ships in tonight for a very live barn, and figures to be
handled aggressively from this spot - legit player. (5) IM A POWERPLAY A easily wired cheaper last
week but he's shown that he can go with better too - another fast start would help his chances considerably.
(1) ONE OFF DELIGHT A picked up his first win of the season at Tioga last week and we'll see if that
gives him a confidence boost - should grab a nice trip from this spot, but that 5/2 ML price is a bit of a
turnoff. (4) THE REAL ONE has really struggled so far in 2022 but did show some better life last week -
we'll see if the mega-classy 12YO can build off that mile. (6) SAILBOAT HANOVER isn't bad right now,
but he also figures to be coming from well back tonight - not sure he can do too much damage here. (2) ON
THE VIRG just never looked good last week - nice to see him right back in the box, but we'll stick with
others, waiting to see a better effort from him before hopping back on his team.
RACE 6 - (1) COMMANDER CATHY N was too ambitiously placed in the Matchmaker Series but really
didn't embarrass herself - was freshened up after that, qualified nicely, and it feels like she's in a good spot
to pick up her first U.S. victory. (6) GABBYS GIRL threw a major clunker in the MGM Ladies Final - took
a few weeks off, qualified back sharply and has picked up a win and a 2nd since returning - should be a
major threat once again tonight. (4) PLZDONTLIETOME N goes back to Jordan tonight after having Cory
on board the last 2 starts - look for her to come up with one of her typically sharp efforts here, and land
somewhere on the ticket. (2) SHEZAFREAKLIKEME certainly has ability and should fit very nicely with
the locals - may be at a bit of a disadvantage with her owner/trainer in the bike, however. (5) OAKWOOD
CORAL IR hasn't been nearly as sharp since bumping up from the NW4 class - needs to be sharper to be a
serious threat with these. (3) SWEET PINK has been away since January and that's a pretty slowish looking
qualifier at Pocono - prefer to just watch for tonight. (7) PULL ME THROUGH has been racing ok, but
figures to have a hard time getting close from out here.
RACE 7 - (3) WOODMERE SKYROLLER hasn't won since 4/5 but has raced well every start since then -
got along very nicely for her new trainer (and driver) last week, and avoids a couple of her main foes
tonight - worth a play here. (1) LUCKY ARTIST dropped in for this claiming tag last week and raced well
for 3rd. despite a tough trip from Post 7 - the move all the way inside makes her a major threat tonight. (5)
FEELIN RED HOT hasn't finished well enough in her last few starts, but the classy 9YO has been known
to reverse form at any time - always a threat to show up in a good mood and wire the field. (6) CYCLONE
SISTER was an ok 4th (vs. tougher) in her only local try this year - tough draw, but still a possibility for a
piece of this. (2) AHOY draws well, but does seem a bit below the main players - minor share only. (4)
CAVIART CHERIE has plenty of back class, but seems to have slid a few notches over the past couple of
years - not sure this is a field she can handle right now. (7) VELOCITY MCSWEETS was no good in her
last pair and lands a terrible post for tonight - sticking with others. (8) BRING ME DIAMONDS would
need a much better post to even contend for a small piece against these.
RACE 8 - (7) SIOUX RAINBOW A (the mare with the mysterious breeding) qualified sharply for her
local debut but just wasn't any good in her first local start - shipped down to Fhd. and was able to crush a
soft crew, kicking home in a sizzling :27.1 -- if she brings that same version tonight, she'll be a serious
threat to take this. (8) MIKI ROSE has looked terrific since arriving 3 back (for a new barn), jogging twice
and finishing 2nd to Nadina Hanover in a quick mile (in NW6) - very dangerous, even from Post 8. (4)
BET IM LUCKY certainly hasn't been "good" in her 2 starts for the Super Siblings, but she hasn't been as
bad as her lines might suggest - look for some improvement this week. (3) ROBMOTION BLUECHIP has
always been camera shy, but she does pick up her fair share of smaller pieces - include underneath. (1)
CATIE FAYE HANOVER has been hard to gauge lately, but she draws best and should be able to land a
pretty decent trip - ok for a small share. (2) BUMP IN THE ROAD hasn't been sharp, but the inside draw
gives her at least a chance to contend for a minor share. (6) IDEAL CHIP was finishing 2nd every week for
a while, but her form has slacked off recently - outside draw doesn't figure to help her chances tonight. (5)
WIGGLE MY COOKIE is 5-0-0-0 since arriving here in late April.
RACE 9 - (5) RETOUR AU JEU doesn't have the best looking form these days but he did win easily the
last time he dropped down to this bottom level here (also with Siegleman driving) - perhaps some deja vu?
(8) MCCLINCHIE N figures to be a very good price from this spot but the barn did pop an 8 hole winner
recently, and this guy has been racing ok with better - late night bomb threat? (6) MISSION BAY rallied
nicely for 3rd last week and is definitely a good fit at this level - the 12-1 ML price makes him worth a
look. (7) IM BENICIO A had some life finishing last week (well back in 3rd) after a trio of complete duds
prior to that - he would be awfully dangerous against these if he showed up anywhere close to his best
game. (1) FLYING FINN N really hasn't been clicking, but perhaps he can do better on a dry track - ok to
throw in underneath. (3) LORD OF MISRULE goes back to Jordan tonight but he's listed at 3-1 ML and
really hasn't been sharp at all - better value with others. (2) BULLVILL KYLE isn't being selected for last
this week....but only because (4) KENRICK N just looked dead short last week off the long layoff.