RACE 1 - (3) CASHNCAM has been razor sharp out of town, charging home in under :28 seconds the last
2 starts at Fhd. with an amateur pilot - picks up Joey B. tonight, meets a very modest bunch of 15s and gets
top billing. (4) BETTOR CAT's only local win this year was vs. the 12.5s but he's good enough to beat 15s,
especially moving to a barn that has really been clicking lately - very live player. (2) MOXLEY went 3
straight big efforts in 12.5s, finishing 2nd each time - threw a clunker vs. the 3&4YO 30s, but drops down
to a level he can handle, and will be a player IF he rebounds from that last effort. (1) EFFRONTE A's fall
through the classes almost matches the incredible climb he made going UP the ladder - may wake up on
any given week, but sometimes it's smart to NOT try to catch falling knives. (5) ASTON HILL DAVE was
facing better when here last, but he returns from Chester off a sick scratch and major clunker - not sure
what to expect from him tonight. (7) RUTHLESS DUDE is a solid 20 when "right", but he folded badly in
his last pair and is hard to endorse right now. (8) WE THINK ALIKE is 1 for 32 here over the last 2 years -
wait for a better post, and a drop back to 12.5s. (6) MACH TIME N doesn't figure to get involved from this
spot - just not enough sharp tries lately.
RACE 2 - (4) A TASTE OF HISTORY was a solid 2nd behind a dominant winner last week but more
importantly, his barn has finally started to win races again...Stratton should be able to work out a good trip
here, and the price might even be fair. (8) TEXAS TERROR N couldn't quite last on the lead vs. 15s in his
first try for the hottest barn in the game, but the classy 13YO drops back down to 12.5s, and will be a major
threat...even from Post 8 - might be overbet, though. (1) MILITARY MASTER A is a rock solid basement
claimer when "feeling good", but he's made limited starts the past 2 years and was recently scratched lame
here (10/5) - willing to include in exotics, but that 2-1 ML price makes him hard to consider for the top spot
(5) COACH CAL picked up a nice win here 3 back and gets along nicely with young Mr. Hanners - could
easily outperform that 15-1 ML price, and he may be able to add some value to the exotics. (3) MACHING
TIME is an "in and outer", but he does have 3 recent 2nds and is fine to consider for the bottom of exotics.
(6) NIHILATED TRUTH has steadily been grabbing pieces, but may need some luck to be a player from
Post 6. (2) HAGGARD just hasn't been clicking at all, even with the addition of Lasix - prefer others. (7)
NOLES FINESSE will be hard pressed to find a way into the hunt from out here.
RACE 3 - (6) ROCKIN M had success here in 2019 and resurfaces now at YR under the care of the Super
Siblings - his Illinois form was inconsistent, but the "good" efforts were sharp - freshened, qualified nicely,
and while he won't be 12-1, at least there should be some value here. (3) SIR PUGSLEY was forced to race
over a soupy track in his first try for his new 40% trainer, but still was a game 2nd - eligible to be that much
sharper over a better surface tonight, and clearly a legitimate threat. (1) WHITE HAIR ROCKS just may
have found a field he can beat taking the drop from $40K claimers (while drawing the rail) - but with his 1
for 64 record over the past 2 years, it would be hard to use him on top, at a short price! (5) KNOCKING
AROUND is a consistent performer for an "under the radar" sharp barn, but he has his own aversion to
winning (3 for 50 at YR last 2 years) - good one for underneath, though. (7) PADUKA N was a nice winner
off the 5 month layoff at Fhd. but note that the horse he beat is a cheaper claimer (and had an amateur
driver that day) - not saying he CAN'T step up and beat these too, but he'll have his work cut out for him
from Post 7. (4) MCERLEAN is good right now but he's moving up and has been idle for 3 weeks - maybe
a minor share? (2) AUDI HARE gets post relief but may need to be in a bit easier before we see his best.
(8) JACKAMINO is the outsider...both literally and figuratively.
RACE 4 - (7) IMMA BE could be worth a stab in here - was stuck too far back to have any chance in his
first two local tries, but he flashed good "hidden pace" both weeks, and it appears that there's definitely
some ability here - if he can find his way into the race tonight, he'll have a chance to beat these. (2)
PATRIOT LINE raced surprisingly well in his 2 starts at this level, upping his game from what we had seen
previously from him - gets major post relief, and can have a serious say tonight. (5) ARRHYTHMIC
SURGE had no prayer in either PcD start after the barn change, but may be a decent with these - not a bad
bomb to at least give a look to. (4) CENTURY GRIZZLY was wiped out 2 back then unable to keep his
first over bid going last week - with the right trip, he can probably be a player with these. (1) WHAT THE
LUCK wasn't bad at all when 2nd in his local debut - was claimed by a new team that has been acquiring
stock recently, but has yet to show what they can do - not ready to take a short price on their horses just yet.
(6) DA GHETTO WIZARD failed to rally in his first local try, then tired after trying to cut the mile in his
next - we'll see if the drop into a claimer perks him up a bit. (8) R MADDY BLUE CHIP weakened in the
stretch after cutting the mile upon arrival from Pocono - seems like he fits, but will be up against it from
Post 8. (3) SAILBOAT HANOVER broke 2 back then failed to function for his new barn last week -
avoiding him at short prices until we see some better signs.
RACE 5 - Tough race: (5) CAVILL HANOVER has looked good in all 3 starts since arriving from Ohio,
winning once and rallying from too far back in the other two - if he's within range turning for home, he may
be able to charge by in the lane. (6) BOOM CITY exits the "NWPM" classes to take on older foes but he's
definitely sharp enough to be a player - if Bartlett can hustle him away to a contending spot, he'll have a
shot to beat these. (1) MY BOY CHRISTIAN is pretty good right now and the rail is a major asset - a close
up trip puts him in play for a nice piece of this. (3) FULL RIGHTS just hasn't found his best game since
returning from a layoff but it's not like he's been terrible, either - fits well enough with these to be a
contender for at least a smaller piece. (2) SEVENTIER can throw some big miles, but also can be pretty
unreliable (see last week) - not really interested in using him at a short price, especially since he's a 3YO
tackling older foes. (4) SWAN BEFORE ALL kept coming last week for a game victory but that was vs. a
bit easier - not sure he can be as effective against these, but we'll soon find out. (7) LINDYS BIG BANG
was a solid winner upon arrival from PA 2 back but made a break in last - guessing he'll probably be
looking to sit back and rally tonight, and that may leave him with a little too much work to do turning for
home. (8) TORKIL would be a surprise here, to say the least.
RACE 6 - (2) RISKY MILLION recently won 3 straight and moved up the ladder from 12.5s to 20s in the
process - has been holding his own at this higher level but has been a little too far back the last two starts -
maybe the move inside will keep him closer, and give him a better chance to rally by in the stretch. (3)
STARK HANOVER has been rock solid in his last few starts, moves from one top barn to another and is a
very logical player - belongs on your tickets. (7) BLACKTREE was 2nd in his first try for the Dynamic
Duo after cutting the mile but that was vs. easier - moves up and lands Post 7 but at that 20-1 ML price, he
has to at least get some consideration. (1) I GET THAT has been claimed in 7 of his last 8 starts for this
claiming tag, but he has only ONE (hands and knees) win - can't dismiss his chances from this spot, but not
one to fall in love with...especially if overbet. (5) SWAGASAURUSREXhas been "ok" in his 2 starts since
the claim - he'll be a big price, and isn't a bad bomb to try to slip into the number. (4) ROCK N BLUE has
been holding his form decently for his current connections - not sure he can contend for a top prize, but a
minor share is possible. (6) WESTERN REDHOT is capable when on his game but his new barn has been
struggling a bit with their ship-ins lately - leaning towards others, but he wouldn't be a huge shock. (8) IN
SPADES is just 1 for 27 this year and lands Post 8 for his new connections - wait for a better spot.
RACE 7 - (7) NEXTROUNDSONME was in a little tough at the Open level but this type is right up his
alley - he'll need a bit of trip luck to get involved from out here, but he's always trotting powerfully at the
end, and can beat these IF Buter can have him in contention - hard to resist at that 20-1 ML price. (3)
MAGIC VACATION faltered on the lead last week but that was on a soupy track into driving wind and rain
- he wired similar in back to back starts not long ago, and will be a threat to do the same to these. (6) OUR
WHITE KNIGHT might be on the cheaper side but he was actually FULL of trot when clear last week
(hard to know from the race line), and he's a good bomb to try to slip into the exotics. (2) WHAT
CHAPTER can probably work out a good trip from spot - not sure if he can win here, but he can definitely
land somewhere on the ticket. (4) A FANCY FACE is hard to gauge - last 2 were a bit disappointing, but
she did have excuses (off three weeks, then tough track conditions) - would be more appealing if not for the
2-1 ML price. (8) MAGICAL JOURNEY lands in a tough spot, but if he ends up following #7 that MAY
help bring him into the race (assuming he doesn't leave) - would consider using underneath if the price was
juicy. (1) BAZILLIONAIRE is just 1 for 30 this year and most of those starts were against cheaper - not
sure if the rail will be enough to help him grab even a minor piece. (5) SUMATRA really benefited from
his trip last week, but usually needs to be in easier to be a serious threat.
RACE 8 - (4) BET ON BLAKE came up a little short vs. the 3&4YO 50s last week but should find these
30s more to his liking - barn has been heating back up, and may have another winner with this one. (2)
BOURBONS COURAGE faced aged 30s and 40s in his first 2 starts off the claim but this is a much more
sensible spot for this one - should have a big say in the outcome tonight. (5) NEXT BIG THING was stuck
in the back of a 1:50.3 mile 2 back, then was overmatched vs. the 50s last week - another that should
appreciate tonight's class relief. (1) ER VEGAS has been sharp enough in those 12.5 and 15 claimers to
assume he can hold his own with these, especially from the pole - good one to include in exotics for his
new barn. (7) MANHOLMES was doing good work in the Kamal Series at Stga. and looks like the best of
the THREE horses shipping down from there - Post 7 will cause some difficulty however. (3) DUNKIN
BEACH was also a Kamal competitor, and was racing ok - does seem a bit below these, though. (8) THOR
AND DR JONES is also shipping in from that Series, but he seems to be up against from out here (he did
win a race here earlier this year). (6) IDEAL BIG GUY looks a bit cheap off those out of town lines but
we'll learn more tonight.
RACE 9 - (3) HL REVADON has earned his way up to the Open ranks and is currently in the best form of
his career - he's unproven against these types, but he's certainly racing like he'll be up for it - willing to give
him a shot, assuming he's a fair price. (6) CHAMPAGNE ON ICE made an early break last week but those
were some pretty horrific conditions - willing to forgive and use her on some tickets here, as she's been
right there in quite a few of these top level events. (8) MELADYS MONET now has an incredible 15 wins
on the year as the 12 year old went over $250K for the year after wins in his last two - this amazing animal
is now just $37K shy of the $2M mark, and he has a good chance to get it before the end of the year...it
would be no surprise at all to see him pick up $21,500 of it tonight. (2) CHAPTIAMA always figures, but
has had a hard time delivering at this top level - would have to be a decent price to be worth using on top,
even after winning the 2-7 draw. (4) LEAN HANOVER is solid right now, but he's moving up and is
another that tends to get overbet - has a shot, but leaning towards others for the top slots. (7) D P ROCKET
is just one of many from these connections doing damage at The Hilltop these days - really moving up and
lands Post 7, however, and that may be a little too much to overcome. (5) MOSTINTERESTINGMAN
made a rare miscue last week and prefers to be in cheaper anyway. (1) IM THE MUSCLE's last win was a
shocker, to say the least - guessing the horrific track/weather had a lot to do with it, and we'll resist hopping
on his team as he steps way up off that 54-1 victory!
RACE 10 - (2) LOUS SWEETREVENGE has been in absolute raging form...so it's pretty surprising to see
that his new connections determined that he was doing all that fine work while bleeding (he adds Lasix for
tonight) - suppose he may even get better now! (7) MY WISH CAME TRUE was a winner back then went
a HUGE mile for 2nd last week - unfortunately he gets stuck with Post 7 again, and it'll be on Holland to
find him a trip that can give him a chance to take this. (5) MR DS ROCK was a winner off the claim 3 back
- was claimed again that night and has been "sneaky ok" in a couple of starts since then - would definitely
include him in exotics tonight. (8) WELL DONE SON went through a long rough patch but is back hitting
on all cylinders again - he's another more than capable of being a serious player, but much trip luck will be
needed from out here. (3) MR KELLY seems like he may be better suited for the 30s, but he did finish 2nd
last week and his barn typically has them where they can succeed - ok for a piece. (1) LL MYSTRO hasn't
clicked since the recent claim - needs to find more if he hopes to be a player here. (4) KEYSTONE DASH
tends to get overbet while under-delivering - he has a shot, but usually he needs too many things to go right
in order for him to succeed. (6) MACPHEUS was a little better than usual last week, but still needs to find
quite a bit more to be a serious player.
RACE 11 - (3) ALL CHAMPY can be excused for that start two back as he was debuting for a new barn,
off a bad date, and was stuck in the back of a fast mile - his last was more like it, however, as he was right
there 4th behind a couple of good ones, after a nice stretch rally - should be offering a decent price in a very
competitive NW30000 division. (1) FANATIC finished with good trot in both local starts, picking up a 2nd
and a 3rd - the rail draw should help him handle the class hike, and there's no reason he can't be a player
here. (6) FASHION CREDITOR wasn't sharp in his last but was racing off a bad date, and dealing with
terrible track (and weather) conditions - could bounce right back here at a decent price. (4) STICK WITH
ME KID was a solid 2nd to the standout winner in his first start off the claim - red hot connections have to
be respected with anything they put on the track these days. (5) WARRIOR ONE drops from the Open but
still looks no better than a few of the others...and he's one that figures to be overbet - use underneath in
exotics. (8) SECRET BRO was outstanding in his first start for the terrific training tandem (flew home for
2nd) then jogged in his next, setting a new lifetime mark in the process - scratched injured after that, but
requalified beautifully after being away for 2.5 months - will be tough for him to win from out here, even if
he's back to 100% off the layoff. (2) SWISS HOUSE ON FIRE has to prove that he can hang with these -
seems a little bit on the cheaper side. (7) VOYAGE TO PARIS seems a bit below many of these AND has
to deal with Post 7 - prefer others.
RACE 12 - (2) P L LEEROY must have impressed Ginsburg when he drove him this summer because he
purchased the horse for himself this September - gave the horse to the Dynamic Duo to train, and jogged as
the odds on choice in his very first start - basically just toured the oval from Post 8 last week, likely
knowing that tonight's class drop was coming....guessing we'll see him get the green light tonight. (4)
LITTLEBITASWAGGER was used for all of that :26.2 opener last week so he can be forgiven for not
being a little stronger at the end - seems to be improving in his new barn, and may be able to outrace his
odds tonight. (5) ITSMYCHECK GB had a strong 202o season but has been in and out in 2021 (out of
town) - joins a very sharp barn for his local debut, and might be able to make an impact right off the bat. (6)
WATERWAY was an even 3rd two back, and not bad in his last from an impossible spot - if he can find a
live trip here, he can probably have a say. (1) DRACARYS Z L figures to take some $$ arriving from PA,
but he's just 1 for 24 on the year, and would be hard to use on top at a short price - willing to include on the
bottom of exotics, though. (3) BUSH MAN N has some ok recent efforts but he's 1 for 48 over the past 2
seasons, and debuts for another new barn tonight - minor share only. (7) BETTOR AT HIGHTIDE just can't
seem to find his better form right now - waiting for some better signs. (8) TITANIUM N is 2 for 60 here
over the last 3 seasons and draws Post 8 - sticking with others.