RACE 1 – (5) ROCK DIAMONDS N was a pocket rocket winner 2 back then just crushed this bunch last week,
even if helped when POINTOMYGRANSON had some issue – remains the one to beat, though you’re looking at a
pretty short price this time around. (2) CENTURY ENDEAVOR just missed vs. the 30s upon arrival from Stga., beat
the 40s in his next and now takes an ambitious jump to this $60-75K level – he’s looking at a good trip, and just may
have a shot in here. (8) TRAIN STATION was 2nd to POINTOMYGRANSON 3 back, won his next and was a good
2nd to the top choice last week– he’s obviously SHARP enough to be a threat... he’ll need to find a way to overcome
Post 8. (1) MICKY GEE N draws yet another rail but wasn’t sharp enough to take advantage the last 2 weeks– needs
to be sharper to have a chance at the top prize. (6) QUALITY BUD has been racing very well, but the tough draw
will likely limit him to just some minor spoils – good one for 3rd/4th. (4) CAVIART SARGENT hasn’t been a threat
lately but he’ll sometimes pop a big one (at a big price) for a small slice – another possibility for 3rd/4th. (3) BELMO
NT MAJOR was no factor at all the last time he raced here and is 12-0-0-1 locally over the last 3 years. (7) BRAEVI
EW BONDI A could really use a much better post in an easier class.
RACE 2 – (3) DEVILISH DREAMS drops in for a tag and may find these mares just a bit easier – not a bad week
to give her a try, as long as the price is decent. (4) ON THE MONEY GB was a dead game 9-1 winner 2 back, then
made a decent recovery last week after an early miscue – would absolutely use her on top, assuming she’s a good
price. (1) SAUBLE DELIGHTFUL saw her 3 race winning streak snapped when 3rd two back, then was no good at
all last week – she would be very tough if she bounced back to top form tonight, but she’s hard to endorse as the ML
favorite! (2) REAL LADY SADIE has been limited to smaller pieces in her 2 starts at the $25K level and just may
need to be in for $20K to deliver her best. (6) ALWAYS BE CITY had a poor start in her local debut and was never
in it – she drops from 50s to 25s, will go without Lasix, and isn’t a bad bomb to consider. (5) CORAL BELLA just
hasn’t gone a big mile locally in a long time.
RACE 3 – Good race: (5) CHARMING VIXEN has a couple of wins this year in this class and her start here 2 back
was a bit better than it might look on paper – she’s been holding her own at Pocono with similar/better stock, and
should offer a bit of value in a race with a few contenders. (3) EVAS SPORTS CZECH had won 3 of her 6 previous
starts so she was definitely a big overlay when she scored at 11-1 last week – she’s now won 4 of her last 6, and has
to get plenty of respect. (6) PLEASURE SEEKER has been 1st or 2nd in half of her 16 local starts this year, and the
only real knock is the draw – belongs on your tickets. (1) ACEFOURTYFOUR ALEX has struggled all year but
perhaps was a little better in her last – maybe a small slice? (2) AINTNOHOLLABACKGRL hasn’t been a serious
threat in most of her starts this year – maybe some minor spoils? (4) ITTY BITTY almost always gets overbet, and
hasn’t been all that good in most of her starts – sticking with others. (7) BROOKDALE JESSIE lands all the way
outside and will need some trip luck just for a minor check.
RACE 4 – (8) JUST ROSAS LUCK blasted from a similar spot 2 back (dropping down to 2-s) and was a sharp,
well-backed winner – got used a bit harder last week and weakened just a bit late to 3rd – another tough spot tonight,
but a good price makes her worth a look. (6) ROLL WITH SHORTY had to back off at the start last week and never
really had a chance after that – she hit board in 4 straight just prior to that (with one win), and that 12-1 ML price
does make her pretty tempting. (3) PINK RUBY got parked every step last week and still only lost by a couple of
lengths (after getting outbrushed to 3/4s the week before, but still staying on to be a very game 2nd) – would be no
surprise at all in here. (2) DANDYS SHOWTIME is the one who brushed past #3 for the win 2 back, but she
couldn’t sustain her first over bid last week and weakened in the lane – a good trip makes her a player. (1) BETTOR
SHIGHLIGHT N moves all the way inside and did win in PA 3 back – possible, but would want a decent price to try
her on top. (4) WHOLE LOTTA LUCK finished well in both local starts but tries to make the jump here from NW2
to $20K claimers – at least worth a look at that 20-1 ML price. (7) SUNSET SOPH charged home to score the big
upset last week, but would need things to REALLY fall apart tonight to repeat from out here. (5) BLUEBIRD GRAF
was a winner 3 back but with a perfect trip in a soft field – much tougher task here.
RACE 5 – (1) PRINCESS ARONA had a big wake up call when 2nd three back – she couldn’t deliver at the 2/5
choice the following week (2nd again), then registered her 3rd straight 2nd place finish last week, off the claim – her
barn is going pretty well right now, and we’ll give her the edge from the pole. (6) ALWAYS B MIMI has always
been more prone to picking up smaller pieces (rather than wins) but she was pretty good last week, and could benefit
if things get testy up front – good value horse to consider. (5) UNITY was a good 2nd off the qualifier 3 back, wasn’t
beaten all that badly after getting parked the mile in her next, then was able to hold off the top choice to get her
picture taken last week – legitimate threat to take another. (4) TYRA MAKES BANK was hammered for her local
debut (off the big barn change) but was collared late after cutting the mile – another very logical player, but likely to
be overbet once again. (2) JAVA has been finishing ok in her recent starts and isn’t a bad one to use on the bottom of
exotics. (8) SHEIKH YABOOTY N landed on a perfect trip and was able to charge home to the form-reversing
victory – she blasted to the top from Post 8 last week, sat the two hole trip but lacked the 2nd move when called upon
in the lane – won’t be any easier to overcome the draw tonight. (7) TERACITA has been ok at best, and lands
outside tonight – leaning towards others. (3) TUAPEKA JESSIE N has been struggling for some time.
RACE 6 – (3) NAUTICAL HANOVER did have pace finishing last week but couldn’t really gain any spots with a
few equally sharp ones in front of him – he’s been banging heads with better (and holding his own every time), and
may have found a winning spot for tonight (and again, we wish Pat Lachance a speedy recovery after suffering a
freak accident a few nights ago). (1) STRENGTHFROMABOVE blasted to the top from Post 6 last, yielded back to
the classy FORTIFY then chased that one 2nd best around the track – feels like the main danger from the pole. (2)
SHAZAM BLUE CHIP still hasn’t won since being claimed for $51K a few months back but he’s certainly raced
well in his defeats, including his last pair at Yonkers – solid chance to land somewhere on the ticket once more. (4)
WALKINSHAW N beat this class 5 starts back and was a decent 3rd last week, chasing a couple of sharp ones –
could add some value to the exotics. (6) DP REALORDEAL gets another bad post but also moves to a new barn –
not ready to try him on top from a spot like this, but would definitely include on the bottom of some exotics. (5) SH
ADOW CAT is forced to take a double class jump after getting beat (cutting the mile) in NW7500 last week –
smaller piece only. (8) CYRUS N is having a decent season but seems up against it from out here. (7) MARLBANK
ROAD has a couple of recent wins over cheaper but seems to be in a bit steep with these types.
RACE 7 – (3) TENACIOUS HANOVER hit board in his first 6 lifetime starts and can be forgiven for not doing so
last week (chasing a 1:49.4 mile in a PaSS at Chester) – the ability is clearly there, and we’ll give him a try in his
local debut. (2) SWEET BEACH LIFE beat the top choice in a PaSS at PcD 2 back but then made a break last week
– his form is otherwise very solid as well, and he’s another that deserves plenty of respect for his YR debut. (6) REN
AISSANCE DEO won 4 in a row recently then picked up 2nds in 2 of his last 3 starts (after moving up in class) –
tough draw, and make sure to get a fair price if trying him on top. (1) FANTOME EN JOIE can usually tow along
well for a piece when close to the pace and the inside draw should afford him that opportunity tonight – include in
exotics. (7) MIDNIGHT NATION landed on a tough trip last week and really wasn’t bad for 4th – not sure he can
find a decent trip from Post 7, however. (5) COUNTER OFFER is hard to ever consider on top (3 for 87!) but he did
hit board in 31 of those losses – maybe 3rd/4th? (4) AINT NOSTOPN TIME was dull returning to YR last week and
will need to be better for a chance at a piece. (8) RAYRAY isn’t bad these days bit this is an awful spot.
RACE 8 – (1) ICACO HANOVER was an excellent 2nd in his local debut behind a very promising UK import –
draws best, and we’ll look for him to come out on top tonight. (2) MIDNIGHT THUNDER just toured the oval from
Post 8 last week racing off a sick scratch – he has 2 recent wins here, and figures to have a much bigger say tonight
with the move inside. (5) SINBAD N has been very consistent but he’s yet to show any real early speed, and often
takes a while to hit his best stride in the lane – may leave him looking at a smaller piece, once more. (4) ROYAL DE
SIRE absolutely jogged in his local debut but it was on the lead, from the pole, vs. a pretty soft field – gets a chance
to prove himself tonight with these (much) better ones. (3) YANKEE CLOUT is now 2 for 48, after his win here on
5/28 – his barn is notorious for sending out types just like this...always in the hunt, plenty of good pieces, but not
much spent on winner’s circle photos! (7) FIREARM has hit board in 6 of 7 local starts but does seem a bit below a
few of these, and the draw is a real killer. Both (6) KNOCKIN OUT and (8) KID FROM THE BRONX seem
unlikely to be able to threaten.
RACE 9 – (2) STONEBRIDGE PATROL showed improvement when 3rd two back and was even better when 2nd
last week (behind the runaway favorite) – catches a soft bunch, and should be able to handle the assignment. (4)
EURO STEP won his qualifier on 5/22 then was an even 4th in a quick Pocono mile – he showed a little potential at
2, and may be ready to start doing some better things at 3 now. (3) BANGIN ships in off an easy maiden-breaking
victory at Fhd. and may be on the upswing – playable in exotics. (1) ROBBY LOVE DAT has some mixed form to
start off his career and feels like a work in progress – small piece? (7) HURRIKANE MIKI finished just behind the
top choice last week but gets stuck all the way outside and may struggle to get into play from out here. (6)
GANSBAAI may have some ability but he had to qualify several times in Canada and ships down after being
scratched sick – prefer to just watch this week. (5) DO MISCHIEF is 13-0-1-2 and feels a bit overmatched for his
YR debut.
RACE 10 – (3) REIGNING DEO made a big recovery after an early miscue 3 back, charged home for 2
nd (behind a streaking POINTOMYGRANSON) in the next week’s 1:51.2 mile, then was an excellent 3rd despite a tough trip in
his last – we’ll give him a try here, since he figures to be a decent price. (1) SAVE AMERICA was outstanding at 2
but had a disappointing 1 for 10 3YO campaign – he recently returned at 4 and has been sharpening each start,
picking up his first win of the season last week – could be the one to beat in here. (5) GREG THE LEG has been
plagued by bad posts and bad trips...and often both – not sure what type of journey he’ll get tonight, but he has a
chance to outrace his odds if it’s a good one. (2) ALL ALONE got the job done as the heavy favorite last week but it
wasn’t all that pretty – could be overbet in this much tougher field. (4) FORTIFY has won 2 of his last 3 starts but
does face a tougher bunch tonight – may have to settle for a little smaller piece. (7) SLING SHOCK has been stuck
on smaller pieces vs. a bit easier and now has to contend with Post 7. (6) SPLASH BROTHER picked up front end
wins over cheaper 2 and 3 back but faltered up at this level last week – leaning towards others. (8) BENHOPE
RULZ N will look much better with a class drop (and better post) next week.
RACE 11 – (7) PURE SILKY was our play last week and she gave it a big try from Post 8, working out a trip and
just missing at 22-1 – that price will come down a bit tonight, but the odd shoulds still be good enough to try her one
more time. (3) ARCO N has been consistent for sure but she faced tougher in her two local tries last month and she
can be a threat here on her best effort. (1) BIG BIG PLANS held her own in both tries at this $50K level – draws the
pole tonight, and should be able to have a say in the outcome. (4) CALLMEQUEENBEE A was claimed out of her
last 2 starts and her new connections are bumping her up in class tonight – she may be sharp enough to hold her own
with these, too. (5) KICKUPYAHEELS N has some sharp recent tries in PA and certainly fits well on paper – she’s
also 0 for 12 locally over the past 2 years, so be careful about accepting a short price on top. (6) STAY HAPPY went
a very encouraging try for 3rd after 4 months off but regressed in her 2nd start – drops in for a tag tonight, and it’s
hard to really know what to expect. (2) BADDITUDE went a weak effort after the sick scratch and has to be
considered as iffy for tonight. (8) ELISES DELIGHT is going pretty well right now but the draw is a killer.