RACE 1
3-Imageofarocker – Gutsy 1:52 winner from post eight back on 10-31, just missed with an aggressive effort last week & finally moves inside on a form spree for a hot barn
10-Fox Valley Nemitz – Shows a sharp upset fresh off the bench, then nosed out @ Harrah’s Philadelphia, has acclimated quickly since arriving from Running Aces & might have enough upside to overcome post ten
4-Mountain High – Looms as a price play opportunist type, been knocking around on the fringes, while closing competitively, draws well to set up a late charge within range
RACE 2
4-Mr Mcdreamy – Fresh claim angle is often effective, had little chance & finished well after a bad shuffle last week, stalking type has been competitive & draws well again
3-Major Jesse – Bounced back from a tough trip with a well-rated mile from post seven & just missed, just one for 34 this season, yet draws better in a soft match up
9-Century Ferrari – The Ferrari suddenly hit on all cylinders with that surprising score two starts back, back on the mile track with a tough post, but can assert himself
RACE 3
6-Parklane Jet – Has taken a few starts to find his best stride since shipping from Running Aces where he raced in the Open, had a bit more late pace last time & now hits rock bottom
4-Doctor Butch – 10YO millionaire with tons of back class, fresh from a narrow loss @ Pocono, continues to tumble down the class ladder & draws well in a camera-shy field
1-Thespywholovedme – 0 for 17 in 2020, but has come around recently, launched a premature late move to the lead & just missed two weeks ago, lands inside again
RACE 4
6-Doubleagentman – 1 for 16 3YO really sparked something when he stormed home from tenth to second in :26.3 two weeks ago, now note the barn change to Team Burke & Yannick Gingras a co-owner
10-Panther’s Pinot – Lightly-raced 3YO switched to Team Bongiorno & took two starts to break his maiden @ Harrah’s Philadelphia, might have enough upside to overcome post ten
4-Rollnthejoe – Was competitive in N/W 3 @ Harrah’s Philadelphia this Fall, freshened, added Lasix & qualified well for his new barn & draws well to carve out a smooth trip
RACE 5
7-Team Kiwi N – Hard-charging winner in :26.3 just before the sick scratch, too far back over an off track last time & looks to shoot at a speed target with her big late kick
1-Bye Bye Felicia – Beaten heavy favorite brushed to an easy lead & got caught by her Team Bongiorno stablemate last week, yet has sharpened up with class relief & lands inside again
5-Dixie Star N – Took a mark of 1:51 at The Big M this season, roughed up first over in her return to the mile track, gets another chance to rebound at this reduced level
RACE 6
5-Bracken Storm A – Has really come around winning two of his last three, held off some sharp players as the even money favorite last week & draws better to continue his class ascent
2-Ruthless Hanover – Somebeachsomewhere 3YO has not only come to life he’s been a vicious winner back-to-back, now steps up to face a salty match up, yet draws inside to be forwardly placed
6-Tru Lou – Team Burke 3YO came to hand with back-to-back stakes wins @ Harrah’s Philadelphia, including a 1:49.1 career best, gets a serious test for class here in only his second start this month
RACE 7
4-J M Mandamin – Got the speed set up, yet somehow didn’t have the same pop last week, gets further class & post relief & his game is speed
3-Odds On Lauderdale – 1:49.1 performer here last season still trying regain form for Team Alagna, stung by the sudden, positive display of speed last week, drops again & draws inside
7-Ocean Colony – Hesitant to dive into The Ocean off a tenth-place finish, but we know he’s a major horse-for-the-course, who drops a notch, while capable of a lethal rally on his best day
RACE 8
4-Billy Lincoln N – Cycled forward @ Pocono & posted an easy win there two starts back, offered plenty of late life closing from tenth here last week & draws better off that excellent acclimating mile
2-Clayton’s Bettor N – Although his seconditis continues his persistence could eventually pay off, been sharp on Lasix & in line for another ideal trip from post two
6-The Candyman Can – One of two Team Burke 3YOS in here, off a couple of solid thirds against N/W 3 @ Hoosier Park, looks versatile & gate speed can put him in play
RACE 9
5-Love The Blues N – Fresh off a gutsy win he grinded gamely again & just missed with another gallant try as the heavy favorite last week, sharp item steps up further for a midpack launch in a very intriguing field
2-Heza Real Diamond – Don’t how he got away eighth from post two, yet shook loose late in stretch traffic last week, maybe he wasn’t himself, 11-time winner this season gets a big chance to bounce back
6-Outkast Blue Chip – Capitalized on some class relief to unleash a 1:49.4 career best @ Pocono two starts back, came right back & steamrolled to repeat @ Harrah’s Philadelphia & looms large in current form
RACE 10
7-Franco Totem N – Forced wide & runner up to the runaway American History last week, wicked closer was right there in the photo before that & now drops back to a winning level
9-De Los Cielo Deo – Team Burke have found the key to this classy 4YO, winning three of his last four, his latest in 1:49 blowout fashion from post eight, tough to go against if he can keep it going
3-Mindtrip – Bumped up another notch after closing from the clouds to just miss last week, figures to be sitting within closer striking range from a much better post tonight
RACE 11
2-Velocity Komodo – Finished third in all three starts on the comeback trail for his new trainer Scott Di Domenico, gets a bit of class relief here & draws inside a field begging to be beaten
9-Fabrice Hanover – Team Burke 4YO by Captaintreacherous been knocking on the door in PA, forced into a wide trip here last week, moves outside, but drops a notch
4-Thndfrmthethron N – Methodically brushed to the front through easy fractions & faded to seventh in a disappointing second US start off a decent opener, benefits from the experience & lands in another soft spot
RACE 12
7-Rockin The Aces – 1:49.4 winner @ The Big M this season just missed in two of his last three, draws a more demanding post, but gets another big chance @ this level
2-Swagasaurusrex – Our Price Play stormed home from ninth to hit the board @ 38-1, back half in :54, draws inside again to set up another late charge
4-Ollie’s Ztam – Rated a kind pace & almost went all the way for Gingras & Burke two weeks ago, horse-for-the-course bumped back up, but draws inside again
RACE 13
4-Durant – Responded to aggressive handling, battled steady pressure & just half a length short last week, sharp veteran draws a bit better with some back class
2-Sharnado – Paid the price for another slow start last time, 1:54 winner here this season re-acclimating since shipping back from Running Aces & draws better
6-Victorydaze Wilwin – 0 for 18 in 2020, yet slammed with tough posts recently, did offer some improved late pace last week & banks on some mayhem up front
