RACE 1
4-Pretty Image – Perked up trying speed & just missed by half a length in a solid effort last week, draws inside again & could be on the verge in a camera-shy field
1-Manhattan Play – One for 25 in 2020, stormed home from far back under vigorous urging & was right there in the photo last week, finished well before that, now she moves inside
7-Franschoek – Just one for 21 last year & draws a tougher post, yet picked up a check in a decent acclimating mile & drops to the bottom condition here
RACE 2
7-Stonebridge Sydney – Offered a late bid for the show deadheat in a beneficial Big M debut last week, continues her turnaround in her third start for Team Burke
2-R Herbie Blue Chip – Beaten even money favorite had things his own way on the front end & came up half a length short last week, poised to graduate from post two again
5-Da Boogie Man – Launched from post nine to clear the lead & held on for the show deadheat in a commendable Big M comeback, expect further improvement
RACE 3
4-Haymitch – Hey folks, Marianna Monaco has proven success in this series, this steady closer makes his third start off a sick scratch from an inside post with that 1:52.3 deadheat win on 12-12
7-Scirocco Mistysaid – Sports a mark of 1:52.3 here last season, looks to have been regaining form @ Harrah’s Philadelphia & Mark Silva has a very capable closer
3-So So De Vie – Just missed with a late surge in 1:512.4 three starts back, then got parked as the lukewarm favorite & hooked wheels in the stretch last Saturday, draws back inside as a speed threat
RACE 4
3-Look In My Eyes – Solid runner up in his last three, his latest two chasing standouts Get Legs & King Alphonso, this is an ideal class & post relief scenario
6-Beyond Ordinary – Like Look In My Eyes he was tracking standouts King Alphonso & Get Legs in his last two & gets another shot at this reduced level in top form
1-Scirocco Patrick – Rallied to hit the board in all three starts here, his latest just behind Beyond Ordinary & now moves inside to be within closer striking range
RACE 5
4-So Irresistible – Draws inside fresh off a noteworthy qualifier from post nine, barely outsprinted by the classy mare Gold Orchid N in :27.2 with Andrew McCarthy & worth a swing in here
3-P L Notorious – Wow, that was some turnaround & smashing Big M debut, unleashed the mile of her life in game style from post eight & moves inside with lots to build on for her new barn
9-The Double Deuce – Sat patiently & drew clear with authority for the red-hot Todd McCarthy despite missing a month, now tackles post nine with room to improve for Team Takter
RACE 6
1-Super Schissel – Distant runner up to runaway favorite Winnerup last week, back on the rail with for another serious shot at this reduced level for a sharp trotting barn
7-Carrick – Paid the price for a very slow start from post ten last week, sports a 1:53.1 mark @ The Big M last season & second start off the claim could be better
6-Inukchuk Chuck – Was reclaimed off the mile of his life & came up empty from post ten last week, yet has a chance to rebound in this very light match up
RACE 7
4-Royaltywestho – 1:50.4 mark @ The Big M in 2020, dropped to this level & got parked through stiff fractions as the beaten favorite, chance to atone with another inside draw
6-Tango Dancer N – 1:50.4 performer @ The Big M last season flashed sudden speed & folded tent last week, yet gets another class drop in a field begging to be beaten
3-Always Mindy – Played her last week, she had the speed table set & lacked her usual late punch, she’s back inside to set up another stalking trip from closer to the pace
RACE 8
4-Marley’s Guy – Was blitzed by a 1:52.1 winner in his comeback, now makes his second start after a long layoff & gets some class & post relief for Team Bongiorno
5-Resita – Dropped to this level, suddenly took charge & got nosed out by the trip-sitting Explosive Ridge last week, draws inside that rival to flaunt his class for Team Cullipher
7-Levitation – Beaten favorite dropped to this level, brushed the top & settled for second in a much more aggressive effort from post eight, just missed against better before that
RACE 9
4-Stellenbosch – Since her perfect trip upset in a career best of 1:52 she’s been relentless, particularly hard-charging in her last two & finally moves inside a very competitive field
10-Dbldelitebrigade N – Capitalized on a perfect trip earned with sharp early speed, moves outside & steps up in class of her first US win with room to improve in real handicapper’s challenge
8-Callmequeenbee A – Rallied from a tough spot to grab second behind Dbldelitebrigade N with a strong effort last week, trending right for Team Cullipher
and strong in the win column last year
RACE 10
2-Arabella’s Cadet – Put together a strong back half to hit the board in a much-needed comeback on Lasix for Team Bongiorno, now moves inside & remains down in class
6-Winnerup – 5YO performed liked a new horse when he dropped & romped to the mile of his life in a smashing Team Burke debut & confidence is everything
1-Smart As Hill – Was hammered down to 9-5 & delivered with a :27.4 kicker two starts back, left in never-never land from post ten last week, drops back down & moves inside
RACE 11
4-Quite A Sight – Knocking on the door against better recently, now drops a notch off a no-chance trip from post eight for Team Cullipher, look for speed with G Nap
7-Somthngaboutmary N – Fresh off a vastly improved effort, just missed lighting up the board last week with a solid back half & now picks up hot hands of Todd McCarthy
9-Sheikh Yabooty N – Stuck outside again, but drops a notch off a strong try, might be trending right & retains Yannick Gingras in a wide-open field
RACE 12
6-Itsonlymoneyhoney – Freshened by Team Harmon off three straight wins @ Harrah’s Philadelphia, qualified well here & drops into a real soft spot
3-Magical Winner K – Dropped a notch & put forth a much better effort finishing second to a heavy favorite Chiplosive, gets further class relief & lands post three again, but hasn’t raced in a month
7-Trixie Dust – Pace compromised when he finished a solid second to heavy favorite Explosive Ridge two starts back, drops back down & loves the long stretch here
RACE 13
2-Im A Gigolo N – Just missed in his US debut, then runner up to an impressive heavy favorite Italian Delight N, lands post two again for Team Burke
4-Quagmire Bluechip – Late-blooming 5YO blew up the board in his comebacker, third in 1:51 two starts back, gets a substantial drop from N/W 4 & draws better
3-Hold Thumbs N – NZ bred took four starts to wake up, took charge & held on at a low TM level, lightly-raced 5YO rewarded with a better post & has some upside
RACE 14
6-Bepop On the Block – His Big M debut caught my eye, left alertly, launched a premature late move to the lead & came up a length shy, has license to show more
8-Halusky – Tripped out with an impressive upset last Saturday, draws a tougher post, but actually drops in price & can’t rule out a repeat
3-Genessee Seelster – Rallied to upset these three starts back, bounced back from a debacle @ Freehold with a solid third, draws inside again as a stalking threat
