Race 1
5-Mindset - $150,000 yearling paced a wicked :53.4 back half and :26.2 in his 3YO debut, Pace eligible ready to stretch it out in his second start off the bench for top connections
9-Southwind Terror – lightly-raced Erv Miller tuned colt has prepped nicely & won his seasonal debut with a :56.2 back half at Tioga Downs, could be a serious player
8-Rockin Glory – won two in a row at Mohawk last Fall, grey gelding has been finishing well against older foes at Pocono Downs for the reputable Jim Eaton
Race 2
5-Art’s Jimmy Ray – note his sharp :27.3 rally back on 4-20, closed well again to hit the board last week, finds another ideal spot show his back class
4-Padre Manuel – finished an okay fourth just behind Art’s Jimmy Ray in a useful acclimating mile & draws well in a soft spot
6-Herzon – 9YO veteran has toiled here before, has regained his form at Plainridge & picks up Corey Callahan in a wide open field
Race 3
2-Townslight Hanover – really ignited his form at Pocono Downs while climbing back up in class there, 1:48.4 performer lands in a perfect spot to stalk n pop
5-Panesthetic – you’ve got to like the way he ripped out of the pocket & gunned down a raging Special T Rocks, fresh n hot & able to handle the class hike
3-River Shark – millionaire warhorse got parked in the Open at Tioga Downs, outpaced against top level foes here on 4-20, knows this track & switches to Bionic Man
Race 4
1-Johny Rock – NJSS champion at two victorious in his 3YO comeback against so-so opposition, changes barns to Team Orange Crush & lands the pole
3-Rockin Amadeus – Takter’s big bullet conquered Captaintreacherous in the Breeders Crown, qualifiers say go, the latest beating Johny Rock, three-week gap however
4-Lucan Hanover – half brother to Lawgiver Hanover (1:52.2, $271,167) closed from a tough spot to win his 3YO debut at Harrah’s Philly in only his fifth career start for Casie Coleman
Race 5
1-Rescue Plan – kicked off his season winning here at the A-2 level, outclassed in his last two at Harrah’s Philly & has a chance to rebound at the reduced B-2 level
4-Fantaddy – found that 1:49.2 mile on 4-20 too salty, bounced back with a strong rally for second to a standout Special T Rocks, a winner at this B-2 level on 4-13
8-Woodstock Hanover – Daryl Bier rarely makes the trip without a serious contender, fresh off a gutsy effort at Harrah’s Philly, well classified & knows this track
Race 6
1-Mister Herbie – defending Cutler champion prepped perfectly showing sharp late trot after his comeback was delayed by foot issues, his win last year was exceptional
3-Modern Family – flashed his superior late foot to make it four in a row in a career best 1:51, Daryl Bier winning machine draws a coveted inside stalking spot
4-Wishing Stone – was just two fifths off a world record on 5-3, came right back with a breathtaking late lunge, obviously a major threat in an amazing field
Race 7
2-Mr Dennis – Exit 16W champion gets the ultimate class & post relief after chasing Hudson River Series speedsters, big shot at ending a drought
6-Union Man Hanover – drops back down to the level he took a new mark back on 4-6, might be more suited to the mile track for the Tetrick & Toscano combo
1-Relentless Dreamer – uncorked back-to-back sterling rallies for Campbell in the C-2 Dash for the “C” Notes II, that was a :54.4 back half & a career best 1:50.1 last week
Race 8
1-A Place In History – beaten favorite launched a menacing move off a hot pace & wasn’t up to the 1:49.3 mile, amazing :26.2 rally & career best 1:52.1 on 4-20
4-Prince Sharka – was simply too far out range from post nine last week, a much-improved second when dropped to this C-2 level before that
3-Cool Runnings – lost by a nose with a perfect trip two starts back & chased a 1:50.1 winner in the Dash for the “C” Notes II, post improves
Race 9
2-Wake Up Peter – Breeders Crown runner-up & back-up to stablemate Captaintreacherous has been strong in his qualifiers for Tony Alagna & lands inside
1-Emeritus Maximus – another sharp colt for Tony Alagna, blasted out from post 10 & exploded home off cover to make it two-for-two at three
4-Rocnrolwilneverdie – steady & improving gelding for Chris Ryder chased the headstrong Johny Rock in the Simpson & remains a major danger
Race 10
7-Domethatagain – was gigantic first over to gun down the streaking Visible Gold in the Hudson River Final, tougher assignment, but this is an improving 4YO
4-Hurrikane Kingcole – tried to blitz them with a wicked :26.2 third quarter & got nailed, speedy & talented 4YO now has two tighteners & another inside draw
2-Bolt The Duer – Adios world record setter couldn’t have qualified any better, his latest in an eye-catching :25.3, could be ready to contend fresh off the bench
Race 11
4-I Luv The Nitelife – O’Brien Award winner & fastest 2YO filly in history qualified with energy to spare & stands out accordingly
8-Authorize – last year’s NJSS champion got parked in her Simpson sophomore debut, she’s eligible to step up despite the tougher post
11-Jerseylicious – 2012 Sweetheart winner a perfect eight-for-eight this season, sweeping the Weiss Series at Pocono, sharp qualifier against JK Letitgo, second tier city now
Race 12
8-Source Of Pride – Takter trainee was well-controlled to make it two-for-two in 2013 & gets a generous classification here & owns plenty of upside
9-Swift As A Shadow – NYSS contender at two improved in his second qualifier chasing Captaintreacherous, Linda Toscano trainee rates highly despite the tough post
6-Sir Cary’s Z Tam – hinted of top level talent last year, finishing third in the Matron, two slow starts with late pace on Lasix, his latest with a :54,2 back half
Race 13
3-Awesome Armbro N – stormed home from an impossible spot in :55.4 to hit the board, lands an improved post & remains at the bottom C-2 level
7-Red Star Tomahawk – beaten favorite tried to fight them off with a game speed try from post nine, recent Dylan Davis claim could be the one to knock off again
2-In Kenny’s Honor – draws inside again fresh off a mindboggling lifetime best in which he was raging at both ends, must prove it was no fluke
