RACE 1 – (1) PASS AND STOW ships down from Canada for a barn that has really come to life here lately – she’s
used to facing better, and may be able to score in her local debut...if the 19 days off don’t affect her. (5) SHOWBO
AT HANOVER was sent off favored last week (off the big barn change) but she ended up with poor cover, then
never fired at all herself – she does go without Lasix tonight, so that could have been an issue too – much better
price here for those willing to give her another chance. (4) FRESH MIST had no chance from Post 8 in her local
debut but took complete advantage of the move inside last week and wired the field easily – big threat once more.
(7) HUNTING HULA was well backed last week (taking the big class drop) but couldn’t find enough in the lane to
rally for the win – too soon to write her off, and her price will certainly be a lot better tonight for those that stay on
board. (6) KISS MY CHEEK put it all together with a blowout win 2 back, then was right there 4th behind 3 solid
foes in her last – a live trip could land her somewhere on the ticket. (2) MIKILOB ULTRA has a few nice efforts
here but does seem a notch below a few of the main players. (3) CLASSIC CRUNCH debuts for a new barn after 4
months off – we’ll just observe, tonight. (8) OAKWOOD DYNASTY IR seems unlikely from out here.
RACE 2 – (7) NUTTINBUTHEBEST landed on an impossible trip last week so just ignore that line – she was
claimed from that start and while she draws poorly again tonight, she should have a much easier time heading to the
top – note that Bartlett bails on #1 to drive HER. (4) PINK RUBY can be a bit of a sluggo at times but that didn’t
stop her from finishing 1st or 2nd 16X this year – the main danger. (3) IRON MISTRESS moves inside and that could
result in a much better trip – playable in exotics. (1) PROVE EM WRONG loses Bartlett but did grab a win 2 back,
and is certainly a threat to land somewhere on the ticket from this excellent spot. (2) OURLITTLEMIRACLE has
been burning $$ week after week – hard to consider for more than a minor share. (6) LYONS MIKI rallied last week
but just missed on the wire – always a chance she can rally again for a small slice. (8) TUAPEKA JESSIE N has
been fairly decent lately, and almost grabbed a win last week...hard to like her chances from out here, though. (5)
WHATINEEDISAMAN has struggled more often than she’s delivered.
RACE 3 – (3) IM AN ANDOVER missed a year but qualified nicely on 10/15 then had a good prep at Chester last
week– he’s done good work here in the past, and could be a good value play in a wide open affair. (7) CUSTOM FIT
was hammered down to 3/5 off the barn change last week and was the easiest of winners – tough draw in a better
field, but still a very dangerous threat. (8) TEQUINI HANOVER was sent off at 6/5 (from Post 7) in her only local
try, went to the top and cut the mile but got tired and made a break – she broke again in her next start (in PA), but
added hopples for that last blowout qualifier – she does have speed/ability, and a good price makes her worth a look.
(1) THE THING IS also has some ability, but he’s prone to awful starts and is listed as the 5/2 ML favorite (with
Karna) – better value with some others. (4) STORMCLOUDFASHION was a steady 3rd last week in his first start
off the qualifier – leaning to others, but a piece is within reach. (6) TOMBSTONE has been incredibly camera shy
this year, but a small piece is always possible. (5) JAKEY JUMPUP feels like he’s going in the wrong direction.
RACE 4 – Good race: (2) REAL LADY SADIE was reclaimed by a barn that recently sent her out to a couple of
dominant scores – she’s hardly a cinch here, but she does deserve top billing. (3) CHARMING VIXEN needs some
pace up front to be effective but she becomes dangerous when that happens (5 for 20 this year) – always worth a
look when the price creeps up. (4) NITE TIME DEAL returns off an even 4th vs. tougher in PA, and hit board in her
last 2 starts here (in this class) – can land somewhere on the ticket once more. (1) SHEIKH YABOOTY N was stuck
with Post 7 off the claim and had no chance – moves all the way inside now, but she’s still taking on 25s when all of
her fine work has come vs. the 20s – we’ll see if she can up her game against these. (5) BEANTOWN BABE landed
on an awful trip last week for her new barn and it would be too soon to write her off – willing to throw in for a small
piece. (8) THUNDRA is sharp for sure, but will need a lot to go her way to reach from out here. (6) UNITY picked
up 3rds in her last pair but does seem a notch below the top ones right now. (7) DECISION TIME won her local
debut last week but with a perfect trip, vs. much easier – she’ll have to prove she can go with these too.
RACE 5 – Wide open! (2) AROUND MIDNIGHT has a pair of wins and a 3rd from his last 4 starts, and has shown
the ability to thrive regardless of trip – one of several possible winners in a race full of sharp horses. (4) CAPTAIN
T HANOVER is having an outstanding year (34-9-12-5), and that’s why he gets claimed almost every week – he’s
technically facing a bit better tonight, but still fits very nicely with these– the right trip could get him to the winner’s
circle. (3) J B GRAM has taken 3 straight, and it’s possible that he could extend that streak tonight...might land on a
tougher trip this week, though. (1) PURPLE POET can be a bit camera shy but he certainly fits with these, and could
be looking at a pretty nice trip from the pole – playable in exotics. (7) JUST ENUFF STUFF just missed off the
claim 2 back, and kicked home with good pace from an impossible spot last week – unfortunately, this feels like
another brutal spot. (8) SCRIBBLERS has been solid since arriving from upstate, but may need to wait for a better
spot. (6) JIMMY CONNOR B probably needs a better draw to be a player these days, especially in a sharp field like
this. (5) HE SPECIAL got parked last week and will likely be handled more conservatively tonight.
RACE 6 – (1) ALOTBETTOR N has won 3 in a row, 4 of his last 5, and now has 10 wins on the season (after
winning 10X last year, as well) – clearly the road to the winner’s circle still runs through him. (5) BIG SIR can be
pretty inconsistent but he throws some good ones, and finished just behind the top choice a couple of times recently
– possible upsetter? (4) B COOL FOOL just missed to the top choice 3 back, then was in tough spots in his last pair
– another with at least a chance to be a player. (2) GINGER TREE PETE hasn’t been close to his best form in a long
time, but this spot may be one where he can at least stay close and take home a piece. (8) HURRIKANEKINGJAM
ES may benefit from the change of scenery but he draws horrible for his new connections and may need to wait for a
better spot to strut his best stuff. (3) QUATRAIN BLUE CHIP is still winless in 32 starts this year – minor spoils
only. (6) WAR DAN DELIGHT is 1 for 34 this year and last week’s class drop didn’t help nearly enough – tough
draw now. (7) MONACO HANOVER seems unlikely to get close to the action from out here.
RACE 7 – Another very competitive race: (3) TUFFENUFTOWEARPINK went right to the top 3 back to score in
his first try off the claim – was stuck in the back vs. the 50s in his last pair, but draws well while dropping back to
40s here, and could get it done if the trip goes his way. (5) UNDRTHSOUTHRNSUN N beat the 50s two back, was
3rd in his last, and now drops down a notch to the 40s – very logical player, but a bit too camera shy to endorse on
top at that 8/5 ML price. (1) LYRICAL GENIUS A is winless in 17 local starts but has actually been racing well in
many of his recent efforts – moves all the way inside, and could have a big say here. (2) DELSTON broke in his first
start in this class but rebounded last week with a powerful 9-1 upset victory – hard to count him out after that mile.
(4) OZONE BLUE CHIP used to win a lot of races but has been stuck with smaller pieces lately – that trend may
continue tonight. (6) PYRO has been racing well since changing barns 3 back including a close 3rd in this class last
week – tonight’s draw could slow him down a bit, however. (7) LYONS SURFING hasn’t been bad since the claim,
but does figure to be coming from way back tonight. (8) MAXIMUS RED A did upset this class from Post 8 at 36-1
three back, but this is a MUCH tougher spot.
RACE 8 – (5) CUT N RUN N makes his U.S. debut for connections that have enjoyed success with their imports –
he qualified right behind the classy CHASE H HANOVER, and may be worth a stab. (6) VICI went plenty of big
miles here this year, and just missed in a NW20000 field 3 starts back – very logical player. (4) THE IDEAL DANC
ER A was very sharp in that 8 hole win 2 back, and can be forgiven for giving way last week after POUND FOR PO
UND paced by him – he moves to our leading barn for tonight, and looms a serious threat. (2) BRUTALLYHANDS
OME A steps up a notch off last week’s sharp score – could grab a piece here too. (1) SARANAC BLUE CHIP was
a solid 2nd two back, but had no lick at all last week – needs to bring the “good” version for a chance tonight. (3) TH
IS IS THE PLAN is having a rough year, clearly having lost a few steps at age 9 – he tends to get overbet, and that
has us leaning towards others. (8) TWIN B HEART THROB was a little short off the layoff when 3rd last week –
may have to wait for a better spot to strut his best stuff. (7) SPRING BLAKE is facing tougher, from a bad post.
RACE 9 – (1) SWAGASAURUSREX draws the pole after knocking on the door in his last couple – we’ll give him
a try in the finale. (2) LUCIANO N reversed form to win at 39-1 two back but showed it wasn’t just a fluke with last
week’s close 3rd – can be in the mix once more. (4) FOREVER FAV has been much better since joining this barn this
summer but still has just one win (and no 2nds) from his 28 starts this year – playable in exotics for sure, but hard to
endorse on top at that 9/5 ML price. (8) SNOUZE U LOUZE definitely is a good fit in this class but gets no luck
with the draw – maybe he can still beat a few for a piece. (3) CENTURY IGLESIAS draws ok, but hasn’t been a
player in ages. (5) ON THE VIRG started to unravel completely this summer – he took some time off, returned in
15s, but showed little in his first start back – waiting for better signs before considering. (6) YOUR BROTHER was
good here in Aug/Sept but has gone the wrong way recently. (7) ROSE RUN X CON is having a tough year – Post 7
won’t make it any easier.