RACE 1 - (1) KIMANI N usually doesn't make it to the top of the selections (he's just 1 for 36 here over
the last 2 years) but he's been in solid overall form recently, and this is a mighty vulnerable field - could be
a rare visit with the photographer for him! (3) BLUEBERRY HEAVEN has raced well here a bunch of
times, and his last was better than it looks - at 15-1 ML, he's definitely worth including on some tickets. (7)
TITANIUM N needed a few things to go his way to make it to the winner's circle as the 1/10 favorite last
week - moves outside but more significantly, won't have Mr. Bartlett at the lines tonight - seems like a spot
to take a stab against him. (5) HENRICO was able to hold 2nd after MACHIAVELLI paced away from the
field 2 back, but he tired on the front end last week - would hardly be a shock to see him rebound with a
good one against these. (8) BET THE LIMIT hit board in 4 of his 5 local starts, and was in for $20K the
other week - might have been the top pick had he not drawn so far outside, and is probably still worth
considering for your tickets. (4) TWIN B SPEED DIAL is listed as the 2-1 ML favorite but he didn't race
well in either start since returning to Yonkers - it would seem the value lies in playing against him here. (2)
SNAP CALL may need a return to Monticello to find his form again. (6) INITIAL CONCEPT failed to
threaten upon arrival from Stga. and draws outside tonight.
RACE 2 - (8) ONE EIGHT HUNDRED gave it a big try from Post 7 in his local debut, only tiring late
after getting worn down by the talented FORTIFY in a big 3rd quarter - was off 3 weeks to his next and can
be forgiven for coming up 2nd best to PRICELESS BEACH, despite pacing a final quarter in :27 -- takes a
BIG drop tonight, and should be able to handle these even from Post 8. (4) MYSWEETBOYMAX was a
strong 2nd last week in a nice wake up mile from Post 7 - moves inside, and may be the one to complete the
exacta. (1) LYONS JOHNNY JNR moves from a low % barn in Canada to one of the sharpest outfits
around, and does have some back class to him - look for a big effort right off the bat, contending for a good
chunk of this. (7) CRUNCH HANOVER has actually been consistent lately, though his racing style often
leaves him with too much to do at the end - maybe he can rally late for 3rd or 4th? (3) WAR DAN DELIG
HT N seems to have forgotten how to win, but he does race well enough for pieces often enough - another
candidate for a minor share. (5) SANTAFES COACH raced better than expected up in class last week, but
now moves up even higher - not sure how much impact he can have against these. (2) FIZZING N was off
5+ weeks to his last at Chester and should be tighter now - could really use a class drop, though. (6)
SOUTHWIND MOROCCAN fits cheaper, and feels like a "field filler" against these.
RACE 3 - (4) CREATIVE VENTURE has been racing "ok" vs. better, but should really perk up in this
easier spot - decent value play in a very modest field. (7) JIVE NINETY FIVE was well backed for his last
but ran into a hot mile from the dominant winner and had to settle for a well beaten 2nd - no such beasts in
here, and he'll have a decent chance....IF he can work out a manageable trip from Post 7. (2) HOOLIE N
HECTOR's lone local win this year came one level down, but he's still a good fit with these too - can be a
player with a decent journey. (8) SEVENTIER has to get a mention because of the barn change, and
because he's adding Lasix (it's surprising that his previous (sharp) trainer never detected that he was
bleeding, but his new connections spotted it immediately) - on the flip side, he's been in poor form and
lands the worst post...with his trainer doing the driving tonight - prefer to wait for a better post, and Bartlett
in the bike. (3) LIVING PROOF I AM ships in showing some ok efforts vs. similar in PA - definitely a shot
for a piece. (5) WILLYWIN crossed the wire first in his local debut but was erratic in the lane and DQ'd for
bothering his closest rival nearing the wire - moves up in class and loses Stratton, and this may be a good
week to just observe from the sidelines. (1) PLATOON SEELSTER was placed first last time when #5 bore
out into him near the wire - it was a much better effort from him, but he may struggle in this tougher field.
(6) CRIME FIGHTER fits with these, but lands in a tough spot - good to see his 71 year old Argentinian
driver taking a spin with him tonight!
RACE 4 - (1) MARCO BEACH landed on a very tough trip last week but still held nicely for 3rd after
finally being repelled by the leader - he's been sharp for weeks, and the rail draw makes him worth top
billing. (5) BOLT OF LUCK came up 2nd best to a pair of sharp winners before delivering last week's very
sharp victory - chance to take another in his current form. (3) GHOST DANCE sat the perfect trip last week
and was able to be a "one and done" winner for his connections - goes back to his previous barn (after
being re-claimed), and may be looking at a bit smaller piece tonight (with the bump in class to 40s). (7)
BLACK CHEVRON N is legitimately sharp right now but gets no luck at the draw box - at that 20-1 ML
price, he's still worth including in some exotics, hoping some trip luck comes his way. (6) CAVIART SAR
GENT saw his efforts improve considerably once he started taking OFF the gate 3 starts back - he's razor
sharp for sure, but he also goes for a new barn here and moves up in class from a tough spot - make sure to
get a good price if he's your pick. (2) SHARK PLAY was an even 4th arriving from "The Aces" last week -
draws well enough for a chance at another small share. (4) MIDNIGHT LIGHTNING is just 1 for 34 here
over the past 3 seasons - wait for a (much) easier spot. (8) THE DOWNTOWN BUS often hits board but
has been incredibly camera shy over the past 2 seasons - starting from Post 8 with his (new) trainer on
board doesn't figure to help his chances.
RACE 5 - (2) URBAN RENEWAL has struggled a bit in 40s but he drops to the level he loves here -
catches a fairly uninspiring group, and should perk up in a hurry against these. (1) SULLIVAN seems a bit
cheap on paper but he exits a struggling barn, draws best, and may be able to come up with a much better
effort tonight. (4) ARTMAGIC used a nice trip to rally for 2nd last week - another live journey could land
him another good piece, even moving up a notch. (6) BETTER B SWIFT was sharp for the Dynamic Duo
when he first shipped in, but seems to have slipped a bit since the recent claim - tough draw, but may be
able to rally for a small share. (5) BAMSKI has been picking up some smaller pieces for his current
connections - chance for more of the same tonight. (8) GIVENUPDREAMING failed to threaten off the
drop last week, but does pop some big miles out of the blue every now and then - not a bad bomb for
longshot fans. (3) ROLL WITH JR is listed at 9/5 on the ML dropping from 50s to 30s - the problem with
him is that he only seems to thrive for our leading barn -- we'll see if he can start to do good things for
another trainer, (7) LL MYST RO used a sustained rally to grab the win off the drop last week - tonight's
bad post might limit him a bit, though.
RACE 6 - (1) NO DRAMA PLEASE kicked home with plenty of trot upon arrival from PA but was simply
rolling way too late - the rail draw will have him much closer to the action tonight...and that will make him
a very dangerous player. (2) TESSA SEELSTER added Lasix for her new barn two back but just didn't
function - was a completely different animal last week, however, and finished with crisp trot for 3rd - that
15-1 ML price should help her go off at decent odds...and she definitely has a chance here. (8) GEMOLOG
IST was sent off at 70-1 from Post 8 last week and never got close to contention - he DOES fit with these,
so perhaps give him some consideration if he's more live on the tote board this week. (4) MEMO threw a
couple of clunkers but rebounded with much better efforts in his last pair - legitimate player here, although
there does seem to be better value with a couple of others. (3) COCKTAILS N DREAMS was no threat last
week but did finish up decently for 3rd - chance for another small share tonight. (6) BARRY BLACK just
hasn't had any consistency this year, though he does still come up with a big one when in the right spot - not
sure THIS is that spot. (5) SWANSEA is listed at 3-1 on the ML but it's hard to justify that price based on
most of his recent efforts - needs to be (a lot) sharper. (7) KASHA V has been a bit better lately but figures
to have a hard time reaching from out here.
RACE 7 - (2) SHIP WRECK BEACH K has been doing good work since joining this barn back in early
July - was a nice 3rd behind a pair of very sharp foes last week, and meets no such rivals tonight - gets top
billing. (3) MUSTANG BEACH is the 2nd horse to be joining this barn tonight that immediately has been
placed on Lasix...despite never even making a start for his new team (it's puzzling how their former trainers
never detected that they were bleeding) - figures to improve significantly in his new (ultra high %) barn,
but hard to endorse tonight as the 8/5 ML choice...with his trainer in the bike. (4) MIDNIGHT DAY raced
ok in a pair of local starts, picking up 4ths each time - maybe he can do a little better here (1) NORTHERN
NETWORK showed some potential when he first arrived here but his recent efforts leave a lot to be desired
- needs to be better. (5) THIRD POWER beat cheaper at PcD last week after struggling for a few starts after
the recent barn change - we'll see if he can build off that improved try.
RACE 8 - Tough race: (2) LIMERENCE is hard to "love" coming off a sick scratch but he generally does
damage when he gets down to this bottom level, and this happens to be a pretty shaky field - we'll give him
the tepid nod. (3) TORKIL spent much of the year racing in $50K claimers but he never really belonged
there - this class is right up his alley, and he may have already had this drop in mind when he struggled at
the back last week - could be a spot for a wake up call. (5) VOLARE ships back in from Chester off a trip
of 2nd place finishes - has to be worth a look off that seemingly solid current form. (7) CAVALIER GEOR
GE has been doing ok in PA recently, and may be able to leave well enough to grab a trip here - not
impossible. (1) FINNICK ODAIR missed all of 2021 and has been slow to find his form in 6 starts this year
- maybe a more patient drive this week could yield a better result? (8) BROWNIE seems sharp enough to
be a contender even from Post 8 but note that he's 1 for 30 here (last 3 years) before thinking about using
him on top. (4) SWISS HOUSE ON FIRE figured to be a terrible favorite last week and that's exactly what
happened - he's listed as the ML choice once again....and he's still worth playing against. (6) QUICK DEAL
has back class, but is struggling mightily at the moment - a full form reversal would be needed.
RACE 9 - (8) SHERIFF N has a couple of negatives (exits our leading barn and moves all the way outside)
BUT he lands in another very high % outfit, and catches a pretty modest $40K claiming field - he goes for
his 4th in a row tonight, and has a solid chance to get it. (2) DESIRES CAPTAIN has been doing good
work lately, and his last was better than it may look - his barn has been going well lately, and G. Nap has
driven well the past few Sat. nights - possibility. (4) BETTER UP just missed to a prolific winner at this
level 2 back, then was stuck with Post 8 in his last - the move back inside could see him come up with a big
effort tonight. (5) NO BETTER JOY has been 2nd in both local starts, and should be able to handle the
jump to 40s - include him in exotics. (1) TOWNLINE ALL GOOD gave it a good try when 2nd last week
but it seems pretty iffy as to whether he's a $40K claimer right now - suppose we'll find out tonight. (7)
ITSMYCHECK GB used to be good for a big wake up call from time to time but he just hasn't looked as
encouraging in recent weeks- always one for longshot fans to consider. (3) BUNGALOW BILL N just
seems overmatched against these. (6) EDDARD HANOVER appears to have regressed since the recent
claim.