RACE 1
5-Chiplosive – Flashed a hint of returning to form two starts back @ Harrah’s Philadelphia, no chance with a slow start last out, gets some class relief & draws a bit better for a hot barn
3-Bizet – Dipped to this level, tripped out & ran into a bit of a surprise in Crossfit, the beaten favorite can atone from a much better post
9-What Chapter – Beaten even money favorite made a rare miscue in the slop, just missed from post eight before that, draws another tough post, but drops dangerously
RACE 2
6-Calle Palema – Muscle Hill colt finished a solid third to a good one in Southwind Tyrion, back half in :56.3, something inspiring to build on in a soft division for the Trainer of the Week
2-Spy Booth – $460,000 second foal out of the Cantab Hall dam, the first was King Alphonso, 1:52, one of 18 2YOS in Leg 1 of NJSS to break on the sloppy track last week, draws post two again to atone
8-Zenith Stride – $350,000 first foal out of a sister to Dejarmbro, 1:52.2 [$1,137,285], showed a disliking for the off going last week, post eight again, yet his previous qualifier showed talent
RACE 3
1-Narzario – Trixton brother to Smilin Eli, 1:52.1 [$753,278], flashed some late trot in the slop from post seven, previous qualifier was decent, now moves inside the main concerns
9-Topofthehill S – Muscle Hill first foal out a sister to Sylvesteramerica IT, 1:53, rated an 2-Mon Amour - easy lead & just missed the very sharp Southwind Tyrion, stuck outside, but his two previous baby races were excellent
7-Sonofamistery – Won both baby races by half a length, the latest in :27.3, was home free before he broke in the stretch last week, gets a pass for the off track & part of a Marcus Melander triple threat
RACE 4
2-Mon Amour – $180,000 Muscle Hill out of a sister to a pair of half million dollar winners, Mythical Lindy & Mythical Hall, went all the way in confident style & draws inside again
9-Iznogoud AM S – Muscle Hill brother to Guaranteed, 1:52.2, beaten heavy favorite clearly second best behind Mon Amour off a sharp qualifier, moves outside, yet remains a threat
6-Moonstone S – First foal out of a sister to millionaire Lantern Kronos, 1:52.3, off an encouraging late bid to finish third behind Mon Amour & Iznogoud AM S, continues to improve
RACE 5
7-Dream Chapter – Chapter Seven filly from the maternal family of ’94 Hambo winner Victory Dream romped in both qualifiers, missed out on the slop last week, a bright prospect
2-Rattle My Cage – Third foal from his dam, the first was Muscles On Fire, 1:54 [$221,861], aggressively handled in a quicker third qualifier & draws inside
8-Venerate – First foal out of a sister to 2014 Hambo champ Trixton, shot home in a crisp :27.1 to win his lone baby race, that was more than a month ago, tough draw & difficult to gauge
RACE 6
6-Hashtagmadeyalook – Stung early from post eight & faded in the slop last week, his two previous wins were decisive, including a 1:52.3 career best here fresh off the bench
3-Arrakis – Classy 8YO has had his share of success here, makes his second start off the bench, drops a couple of notches & has a big chance to trip out from an inside post
2-Southwind Frost – Consistently on the board in his last three with effective tactical speed, yet lacking that knockout punch, draws better in a field begging to be beaten
RACE 7
2-Aunt Irene – Here’s the Trixton sister to Shake It Cerry, 1:51.2 [$2,786,104] & Uncle Lassie, 1:51.4 [$931,268], charged home to win both baby races for Team Takter & draws inside
1-Beautiful Game – Muscle Hill sister to Special Honor, 1:53.4 just missed to a longshot Presto despite a perfect second over trip, beaten favorite can atone from the rail
9-Dutiful – First foal out of Sarcy, 1:53.1 [$261,333], almost went all the way in her second baby race here & has the engine to overcome post nine
RACE 8
8-Constntlysidewys A – Classy 9YO with a sub 1:50 mark here a few seasons ago returns to the Big M for his third start off the bench, challenging draw, but drops to a rock bottom condition
5-The Mighty Marner – Second by a head in 1:51.2 fresh off the bench, then settled for minor spoils, draws a bit better to set up his late kick in a wide open field
3-Prophet Blue Chip – Raced well & rallied to hot the board in his comebacker here, took a mark of 1:52 here last season & draws inside to show more
RACE 9
3-Brooklyn Lilacs – 1:50.3 performer here last season drops into a more reasonable spot & draws post three again for her key third start off the bench for Team Alagna.
1-Apple Hanover – Qualified in a career best 1:51.3 & hasn’t missed the board in three solid tries, has slid down the class ladder & moves inside
9-Exotic Dance – Upset cheaper in lively fashion fresh off the bench in a career best 1:51.1, then rallied off a fast pace to grab second three weeks ago, she’s a factor despite post nine
RACE 10
10-Guardian Angel AS – Decisive Preferred winner in a career best 1:50.1 before getting bogged down from the second tier in the Cutler, won the Cleveland Classic, Spirit of Mass & Maple Leaf Trot in 2019 & rates highly despite post ten
6-It’s A Herbie – Verlin Yoder has produced trotting stars like millionaire Natural Herbie & Dan Patch Award winner Woodside Charm, this Indiana standout twice crushed them in Open @ Tioga, which sharpened him for this stiffer test
3-Obrigado – Came out of retirement winning three times here this season, strong second as the beaten favorite over an off track @ Pocono, expect aggressive handling from post three
RACE 11
3-Chablis – Muscle Hill second foal out of D’Orsay, 1:51.4 [$445,732] finished a solid third in her debut in Leg 1, major license to improve with another inside draw
4-Material Girl – Muscle Hill second foal out of Lilu Hanover, 1:54.1 [$217,313] kicked home in :27.4 just behind Hot As Hill last week & draws inside that rival
9-Hot As Hill – Muscle Hill third foal out of Smarty Pants, 1:54.2 [$464,706], the first was Smart As Hill, 1:54.3 [$182,354], left alertly from post eight & shot home in :27.3 for the upset, can’t rule out a repeat
RACE 12
2-Black Hammer – 9YO finished well in both starts since come back, his latest a hard-charging second by a head & rewarded with an improved post in a form challenged field
5-Spondulicks N – Beaten favorite seemed to have the right set up & failed to fire, now makes his key third start off the bench, owns some back class, yet note he is three for his last 48
3-Nameisonthehalter – Grinded gamely to finish second to a well-rated Walks Of Life two starts back, an even fourth from post ten last time, big post improvement here, yet this gelding is three for his last 41
RACE 13
6-Statement Made A – Beaten heavy favorite three weeks ago ran into a 1:48.4 buzzsaw, 1:50.3 winner here this season now drops into a likely spot to spark his comeback
1-City Hall – Launched a late move from last in his second start off the bench, classy 1:48.2 winner here last season has a chance to show further signs of life from the rail
7-Durant – There’s some back class lurking here, ships in off a pair of no-chance miles elsewhere & could surprise this field of question marks
