RACE 1
6-Albergo Hanover – Turned in quite a reversal of form first time Team Burke, surged to just miss to Yankee Osborne in :26.2, back half in :54.2, now revived & poised to snap a long losing skid
3-Yankee Osborne – It took a drop all the way to what turned out to be a tough bottom level affair to go all the way in a career best of 1:50.4 & now rewarded with an improved post
10-Escapetothebeach – 1:48.3 performer here last season draws outside a strong field, yet this is a serious class drop for his key third start off the bench for a formidable barn
RACE 2
6-Billy Lincoln N – Towered up late from last with a swift :26.3, back half in :54, now hits rock bottom for his fourth start on the comeback trail
7-Full View – Beaten favorite grinded gamely off a slow half & held for the show last week, draws a more demanding post, but remains at the lowest condition level
5-Frankie Rocks A – 9YO hasn’t won in a long time, but did finish a solid third in the Game of Claims Series @ Pocono, that kind of effort makes him a threat against this bunch
RACE 3
4-Starznheaven – Much better to rally for third in his second start off the bench, tighter now, gets further class relief, draws inside again & has plenty of back class
2-Premier Rockstar – Gets another serious shot at this bottom level off a nonthreatening third chasing a pair of standouts, in line to trip out again for Team Cullipher
1-Force N Fury – Took his needed & beneficial tour of the oval from post eight, now moves inside & was chasing better before the recent layoff
RACE 4
5-Atomic Blast N – Made up a ton of ground from post nine & was flying late for third in :26.1, back half in :54, look for more in his second start off the bench from a better post
8-Environs Hanover – Lightly-raced 4YO flaunted more of his talent & versatility by going two-for-two here, back half in :54.4, stuck outside a lively field, but has potential untapped
6-Big City Bud – Suffered his second straight narrow loss to Environs Hanover with sharp pace at both ends, relentless 5YO on a nice roll here & fires out from the same post
RACE 5
2-I’m A Big Deal – Blew up the board in a sparkling debut here, then fired out, got shuffled & bogged down in traffic last week, now draws inside a wide-open field
6-Bettor Memories – Classy 8YO been competitive against better @ Yonkers, drops into a soft spot here & leads a solid Team Burke 1-2 punch in a handicapper’s headscratcher
8-Lexus With a View A – Australian import makes his US debut after progressing in three qualifiers here, tough draw for his unveiling, but this fresh face could surprise at a price
RACE 6
6-Mach N Cheese – Note the barn change & sharp qualifier, home in :26, back half in :53.4, returns at an easier level & might be ready to pop fresh off the bench
2-Paduka N – Gunned out & rode the Rodeo Rock pocket & had to settle for second behind that wrapped up winner last week, now moves inside for another big shot at this reduced level
5-Seeuinnashville A – Grinded gamely & right there in the photo two weeks ago, looks to continue on a nice form spree launching from midpack again
RACE 7
5-Skyway Kon Man – Off another strong rally for third, chased a pair of standouts in Get Legs & Some Chapter last week & this is somewhat of a reprieve for the Team Cullipher trainee
4-Pappy Go Go – Draws well fresh off a take-charge drop n pop score, capable of the bump back up in class from an inside post & completes a solid Andrew Harris 1-2 punch
7-Rock Of Cashel – Consistent 11YO warhorse freshened, won his qualifier here with positive vigor, draws a challenging post, but looks ready to make his presence felt right off the hop
RACE 8
2-Duplicated N – That was a big rally from post ten to grab third behind standout Colossal Stride A again, moves up, but draws inside while gathering momentum on the comeback trail
9-Good Rockin – Blitzed by the 1:48.4 Western Fame last out, hard used before that, now drops a notch & can overcome post nine with his sharp late kick
3-Unloaded N – The other Kelvin Harrison trainee displayed sudden speed from post seven & held second behind Thatswhatisaid N last week, draws inside that rival in top form
RACE 9
8-Sundown Kid – Added Lasix & shot home in a wicked :25.3 for the upset, back half in :53.4, lightly-raced 4YO makes his key third start off the bench for sizzling connections
9-Colossal Stride A – Aussie import has unleashed a pair of eye-catching rallies to go two-for-two here, much tougher assignment here, but figures to get some action to fire at
5-Always And Again – Launched a premature late move to the lead & got nailed by Sundown Kid last week, leads a razor sharp Dylan Davis 1-2 punch in a competitive field
RACE 10
9-Ana Afreet N – Forced wide & stormed home in :26, back half in :53.1, nice comeback mile for this 1:48.3 performer here in 2020, expect him to be forwardly placed this time
7-Schitzledosomehthin – The Schnitzle sizzled home in :26.2 to score the feature upset last week, a huge rebound mile, tactical speed puts him in play for the repeat attempt
10-Tulhurstsanatanna A – Stuck outside, but on a nice roll right now, grinded gallantly into a :53.4 back half & just missed last week, equaled his mark of 1:49.4 before that
RACE 11
2-Reggiano – Dipped to this level & overcame post nine with an emphatic brush n crush, back class continues to resurface from a much better post
4-Dull Roar – Scored two straight against these, then faded in the GSY Series, draws inside again to bounce back fresh off another claim
6-Taste Of History – Note the barn change along with the slight class drop, the combo swept both GSY divisions last week, so a wake up call certainly not out of the question
RACE 12
2-Kenziesky Hanover – This Team Cullipher-tuned mare is really on her toes right now, just missed repeating with a perfect trip, now draws better to set up another serious attack
7-JL Cruze – The King has enjoyed a productive Winter so far, rested a few weeks fresh off a gutsy score as the even money favorite from post eight & looks like the one to beat again
3-Pikachu Hanover – Was more conservatively handled last week after making a rare late miscue two starts back, finally draws inside to employ his effective stalking style
RACE 13
6-Na Na Na Baatman – The Cape Crusader was used hard from post ten last week & parked first over before that, fresh claim has one big late move in his Bat Utility Belt
1-Just Wave Goodbye – Just one for his last 28 & winless this season, but consistently in the money, runner up to the raging Reggiano last week & draws the rail
7-Sugartown – That was a strong second off the sick scratch two starts back, tougher post here, but fresh claim & Corey Callahan could spell rebound effort
