RACE 1
1-Rather Swell – Rested a few weeks off a sick scratch, winless in his last 25, competitive for this price @ Dover Downs, retains Gingras, lands the rail & worth a swing in a real headscratcher
2-Always A Force – Shows a solid second here back in mid-December, has really sharpened his sword in his last three @ Freehold, flashing speed last out, now draws inside here with Todd McCarthy
6-Final Justice – Just one for 31 last year with seven seconds, off a decent fifth from post two in a needed acclimating mile, has a chance to make a bigger impression in this form challenged opener
RACE 2
8-Sir Cromwell – Landed on the fringes fourth against better N/W 3 in his last two, tougher post here, but ramping up on the comeback trail, retains Todd McCarthy & just needs some trip luck
1-R Herbie Blue Chip – Lightly-raced 4Yo off to a great start, romped as the heavy favorite two starts back, strong third from post ten last week & looks logical with the move inside
2-Manhattanup No Ice – Gave him the call last week & almost went all the way in a well-controlled effort, now moves inside full of confidence & was strong in the win column last year
RACE 3
4-Junior’s Dew – 1:53.2 winner @ The Big M last season, regaining form @ Monticello recently, fresh off a solid third in the slop here, lines up inside for a stalking trip with patient hands of Marianna Monaco
6-Whatstroublnurocky – One for 27 last year, yet just missed for Bob Hechkoff fresh off the claim & remains a big threat at this level
3-Sharknado – Has hit the board in his last three, the latest a solid second off a sick scratch & draws inside in a competitive GSY Series event
RACE 4
3-Premier Rockstar – Gets a significant class drop for Team Cullipher, his previous form was solid & now draws inside a camera-shy bunch
7-General Joy A – Nosed out with a game speed try two starts back, then got parked & finished with broken equipment last week, now looking to rebound from a tougher post
4-Primo Giovanni – Overcame a tough trip to finish a game second three starts back, drops back to the bottom level & draws inside again
RACE 5
5-So Irresistible – Talented filly came charging home in a crisp :26.4 to score the upset fresh off the bench, only making her fifth career start with stakes aspirations
4-Royaltywestho – Forced to make a premature late move to the lead & just missed last week, 1:50.4 mark here in 2020, drops further & lands post four again for Team Burke
1-Gold Orchid N – Beaten favorite lacked her expected knockout punch off cover, now makes her key third start off the bench, moves inside & owns her share of back class
RACE 6
2-Team Kiwi N – Forced wide from a tough spot as the beaten favorite chasing her stablemate last week, 1:51.4 mark @ The Big M last year draws an improved post third time Lasix
4-Juxta Cowgirl – Has been terrific at this level with a win & her last two thirds were from tougher posts, draws well to set up an ideal stalking trip in a very competitive field
7-Sheikh Yabooty N – Unleashed a huge move & rallied from a tough spot to a decisive upset last week, another demanding post, but she can step up off that lifetime best
RACE 7
3-Skyway Kon Man – Finally regained his winning form with a serious rally from a tough spot last week, back half in :56.1, post three again as a repeat threat for Team Cullipher
2-Smooth Aceleration – Was able to turn things around & parlayed an improved effort into a stalk n pop win last week, draws inside again on a positive trend
8-Itsonlymoneyhoney – Runner up in both starts off the bench for Team Harmon, just missed to Skyway Kon Man last week & banking on the right set up from post eight
RACE 8
6-The Double Deuce – Kicked home impressively to win her Big M debut, then forced wide after a slow start from post nine, promising Team Takter filly finds a real soft spot
3-Postmodernism – Noteworthy rally for third in her much-needed Big M debut, back half in :56, now draws better with two tighteners under her with Dexter Dunn
7-Laughing Emoji N – NZ bred mare rallied from well off the pace & lived up to her strong tote action in her Big M debut for a new barn, steps up from the same demanding post with Scottie Z
RACE 92-Mcmatters – 4YO has been holding his own against the top trotters @ The Big M right now & overdue, now gets class & post relief in a field with no standouts
4-Carrick – Gathering his best stride since the late December claim, game first over second two starts back, a solid third last week & draws a bit better
9-No Time To Play – Shows steady form against better trotters recently, owns some gate speed to overcome post nine & can make a bigger impression with class relief
RACE 10
7-Dbldelitebrigade N – Has missed three weeks off a sick scratch & an impressive new mark of 1:51.4, NZ bred makes her third US start with plenty of upside
5-She’s Nun Bettor N – Strong runner up in her last two at this level, beaten favorite rough up first over & draws inside stablemate Tango Dancer N
8-Tango Dancer N – Parlayed an overdue win into a convincing repeat last week, confident mare in top form works it from post eight again, Kelvin Harrison 1-2 punch
RACE 11
3-No Drama Please – Has faced the likes of JL Cruze & Some Chapter recently, now gets class & post relief in a field begging to be beaten
8-Gotwuteverittakes – Regained his form at the bottom level with a nose loss, then a dominant wire-to-wire last week, tougher spot here, but revived in a blank field
7-Gruden – His form hasn’t been earth shattering here & broke in two recent starts, getting further class relief, challenging post, chance to step up
RACE 12
9-Eddard Hanover – Acclimated now, showing positive signs & has plenty of back class to draw on for the red-hot Team Cullipher, can blast off from post nine
3-Thunder Some Where – Buried with outside posts in his last two @ Yonkers, hits rock bottom here with an inside post & doesn’t face much
5-In A Single Bound – Has hit the board in his last two here, his latest with a more alert start, back in midpack stalking mode & capable of more
RACE 13
6-Bebop On The Block – Raised some eyebrows with that strong second in his Big M debut, then got parked first over, 4YO with some upside can rebound in a soft spot
2-Sanattle Slew – 10YO hasn’t won in a long time, gets another shot for this reduced tag off a decent effort & draws better
8-Sir Machalot – 11YO has a win & second for $10,000 @ Freehold this month, lands outside here, but that form can go a long way in a dartboard field
RACE 14
9-Icingon De Cupcake – Beaten favorite fresh off a solid third @ Yonkers, tough draw back here, but drops to the bottom rung & reunited with Dexter Dunn
8-Deplorable Tom – Runner up to a runaway winner in a much-needed comeback, draws farther outside, but highly eligible to improve
3-Knightofvictory – Just one for his last 27, draws inside again off an even fifth, another chance at the bottom level & his barn has cranked it up
