RACE 1 – (1) CAPTAINS STAR was a very encouraging 3rd two back, racing off a 4 month layoff – she tired on the
lead as the favorite in her next, but was probably used harder early on than she’d like – chance to make amends
tonight at a better price. (3) MISS MAYCEE has been doing good work in NJ, even if vs. cheaper – she ships in for
a barn that wins at a high rate everywhere, draws well and gets Bartlett to drive – lots to like. (6) PINK RUBY is
rock solid at this level, and comes into this off a 2nd and a win – tough post, however, and may be at least a bit
vulnerable as the 9/5 ML choice. (4) LARJON LEAH raced ok off the claim, finishing with alert pace after angling
clear in the lane – she’s historically very camera shy, however, and probably one better used underneath. (2)
BROOK DALE JESSIE never wins but is always capable of a smaller piece when drawn inside. (5) SUNSET SOPH
probably isn’t a threat to win, but a good trip puts her in play for a small slice. (7) BLUEBIRD GRAF has been
struggling for a while – she was a little better last time, so keep an eye out for some more improvement.
RACE 2 – (5) POINTOMYGRANSON continues his outstanding 2024 season (11-5-3-3) and now goes back to a
barn that has done particularly well with him – we’ll give him the slight edge over the razor sharp (6) TUGGIN ON
MY HEART. The latter has won 5 of his last 6, the lone loss being a 2nd (to REIGNING DEO) when he just got way
too hot on the front end – he does step up a bit for a new barn, but still deserves plenty of respect! (1) TUFFENUFT
OWEARPINK is pretty sharp himself, coming into this off a pair of front end scores – he’ll be facing considerably
tougher here, but he draws best and debuts tonight for the nation’s leading barn...we’ll see if he’s up for the top pair.
(2) SANTANA HANOVER has been slow to come around this year, and the 4YO lands in a tough spot tonight as he
takes on sharp older claimers – maybe he can tow along for a small piece? (3) CAVIART SARGENT does his best
work with easier– minor share only. (4) SOUTHBEACH HANOVER was dull before missing 3 weeks (sick scratch).
RACE 3 – (1) MARATHON MARY had a sudden wake up call when 3rd on 3/19 – she reverted to bad habits in her
next (then was scratched sick after that) but rebounded with another good effort last week – not a bad week to give
her a try, especially with her barn EN FUEGO this year! (2) SEZANA N had some life finishing last week, and may
be in a spot to work out a beautiful trip for tonight – she’s 10-0-0-0 this year, but this isn’t a bad week to consider
her. (3) LOOKATMYART is winless in 9 starts this year but does have 4 seconds – would hardly be a shock in this
field. (6) FLIP THE SCRIPT has been extremely inconsistent this year, but her best effort would at least put her in
the hunt with these. (5) EVAS SPORTS CZECH is 10-0-0-1 locally (last 2 years) but she’s been good enough out of
town lately to at least consider underneath. (4) ITTY BITTY backed through the field from the pocket last week yet
is listed as the ML favorite – willing to take a shot against her.
RACE 4 – Good race: (2) PLEASURE SEEKER was unable to get involved from the back of the pack last week but
was an excellent 2nd the week before behind a suddenly razor sharp PRINCESS ARONA – she’s been 1st or 2nd five
times this year, and could offer some good value in a very competitive affair. (4) JUST ROSAS LUCK was used
hard early last time and still solid at the end – she seems to be in a good way right now, and her barn is dangerous
with anything they drop in the box. (3) TERACITA took 5 weeks off, dropped from 50s to 25s, added Lasix and was
able to report home a determined winner last start – would be no surprise at all to see her repeat. (1) DREAM DAN
CING has been consistent all year, her record sitting at 11-4-3-1 – she’s been very popular at the claim box, and goes
tonight for a barn that just missed with her on 3/12 – add her to the list of very possible winners! (7) SPITTING IM
AGE squandered a beautiful trip last time, surprising since she had been sharp for weeks heading into that race – the
“x factor” for tonight. (6) FEAR ABBY was no factor in her local debut but not “terrible”, either – tough spot here,
however. (8) COALFORDSNSHINE GB draws Post 8 off a month after struggling in her first 2 starts of 2024.
RACE 5 – (6) NO WIN NO FEED A has been facing tougher all year and right there almost every single start –
drops down to face an easier group and while not a “cinch”, she’s certainly the one to knock off. (4) NUTTINBUTH
EBEST has been a much better mare in ’24, and is still on top of her game – should be right in the hunt once more.
(2) YS SENSATIONALCITY went her usual sharp mile last week and can be forgiven for not holding off the late
flying winner – major player. (3) LINE EM UP doesn’t seem a threat to win, but reliably picks up pieces whenever
she lands on a manageable trip – playable underneath. (1) LOVE THAT SMILE hasn’t been on her best game in a
while, needing to be in easier to have any real success – minor spoils only. (5) WHATINEEDISAMAN has been
sharp vs. easier, but will have to prove that she can thrive at THIS level for her new connections. (7) PARADISE
ROCK L can hang with the 50s, but maybe not from out here. (8) BETTER WATCH IT doesn’t seem sharp enough
to be a serious player from all the way out here.
RACE 6 – (1) RENAISSANCE DEO showed little (at big prices) in his first 2 lifetime starts across the river – he
was sent off at 26-1 for his local debut and was a different animal, brushing from 6th to first with a vicious 3rd panel,
then staying strong to the end to prevail impressively – the price will obviously come way down now, but we’ll stay
on board anyway after seeing that last performance! (2) FIREARM returned sharp at 3, winning his first start of the
year impressively – he raced super in his 2nd start as well, coming up 2nd best to the top choice despite having to
make a couple of moves – very live player once more. (8) AVENGER FORCE raced here 1X as a 2YO, and that was
a neck-loss 2nd in last year’s NYSS Final– he clearly has plenty of ability (for one of the sharpest barns in the nation)
but it’s hard to know just how “serious” he’ll be in his first start back at 3...especially from Post 8! (7) SNAP COU
NT also showed promise at 2, and qualified sharply (in Fl.) for his 3YO return – he’s another that may be on the
conservative side tonight, with bigger fish to fry over the summer campaign. (3) LEVI SONG had some good starts
at 2 and just qualified back nicely...Stratton opts to drive #2, however, and that implies that maybe this guy won’t
be fully cranked just yet. (4) HANK THE HUNK was bet down to 6/5 last week but tired after being outblitzed by
#1 to 3/4s – will need to be sharper tonight for a chance at a bigger prize. (5) LOOTABLE is just 1 for 37 lifetime
and hard to consider for more than minor spoils. (6) MORNIN CAPTAIN lands in a very tough NW2 field – wait for
a softer spot.
RACE 7 – (4) BUGABOO LOU banked $100K at 2, but had a somewhat disappointing season at 3 (although he did
win here impressively last fall) – he’s prone to clunkers but when he’s on his game, he can go some big miles – give
him the narrow edge tonight. (2) STATESIDE DEUCE GB hasn’t been overly “impressive” in his 5 wins this year
but he may just be the type that does what he has to for the victory – he DID race very well when 3rd last start, and
he figures to be a very live player once again tonight. (8) MIDNIGHT THUNDER is 2 for 2 since returning from NJ
and looked very good both times (especially last week)– brutal spot, but still wouldn’t toss him too quickly. (6) VICI
has been right in the hunt every week, despite being just 1 for 11 to start off 2024 – hard to ever leave him out of
exotics. (5) HUNTERS HERO really disappointed as the favorite last week, even if bothered on the final turn – he’ll
probably be overbet again tonight, and there just feels like better value with others. (1) CHIEF CORLEONE goes
for a new barn and he’s raced well here a few times in the past – willing to include underneath. (3) KNOCKIN OUT
dug in well to hold 2nd last week but does seem a bit below the main players here. (7) TWO FACED draws outside
off a sick scratch – prefer others tonight.
RACE 8 – (5) ALL ALONE landed on an awful trip last week and it was the first time he’s been off the board all
year – Bartlett takes him tonight (over a couple of other pretty sharp rivals), and we’ll give him the slight edge too.
(1) LAYTON HANOVER charged home for 2nd (off a sick scratch) 2 back, and was a loaded “pocket rocket” winner
in his last – stays in the same class, draws the pole, and looms the main danger. (3) NAUTICAL HANOVER steps
up a notch off last week’s victory and he can hang with these too – a good trip puts him right in the mix. (8) STONE
BRIDGE REX would seem to be in an impossible spot but his barn sent out two big bomb winners on Mon. night –
worth a look on that alone! (2) HAZEVILLE has been stuck on smaller pieces at this level, and may be destined for
a similar outcome tonight. (4) TWIN B HEART THROB had no prayer last week but has otherwise been consistent
all year – maybe a minor piece? (7) ANOTHRMASTRPIECE N has taken 3 in a row (vs. easier) but Bartlett opts
for the top choice – maybe there’s a message there? (6) SPLASH BROTHER drops, but lands in a tough spot.
RACE 9 – (1) ALWAYS B MIMI seemed to hang a little bit last week but to be fair, it was a fast mile and the
winner is good right now – should be very tough against these, but may be overbet. (2) SHEIKH YABOOTY N used
all of a perfect trip to pick up her 3rd win of the year last week – draws inside again, and looms the main danger. (5)
TUGGI NONCREDIT had a sign of life last week, even if helped by an easy trip – we’ll see if she can build off that
and be an even bigger player tonight. (6) DANDYS SHOWTIME was off a month to her last start but she’s another
that benefited from a good trip and responded with a crisp finish – maybe SHE can build off that mile? (7) AINTNO
HOLLABACKGRL has raced ok in most of her starts this year but did throw a dud last week and now starts from
Post 7. (3) ROLL WITH SHORTY seems to need easier to be successful these days. (4) SHOWMEMAGIC has 23
local starts and has never been 1st or 2nd!
RACE 10 – (1) CHIMICHURRI N hadn’t raced for a year but he couldn’t have looked any more impressive in last
week’s victory (displaying both a powerful brush, and excellent fitness) – faces a tougher crew tonight, but would be
hard to go against after seeing that last effort! (4) SOUTHWIND PETYR makes his 3rd start of the year and seems
ready for a big mile – not sure if that’ll be good enough to knock off #1, but he may be the one with the best chance
here. (3) LEVINE is winless so far in 2024 but he’s hit board in 5 of 6 starts and looked very good in his last pair –
use in exotics. (2) THE REGULATOR came up empty last week but he may have just lost interest after being stuck
behind horrible cover – drops, draws inside, and may bring a better effort tonight. Both (6) DEETZY and (7) YORO
KOBI N can be big players at this level but both could be facing tough nights thanks to the draw...especially with
sharp ones all drawn to their inside. (5) ORLANDO BLUE A would seem to need easier to be a significant player –
sticking with others. (8) DUVAL STREET was dull in his first try for a new barn last week and now draws Post 8.