Post by cliff on Dec 22, 2008 14:12:15 GMT -5
Selections for Monday December 22. Mucho (gulp) trots tonight. 
Race 1
#9 Increase Profit - one has to believe Burke has found the secret to keeping this one on gait
#4 Up Front Northern - all streaks end, unless you're named Lite Me Up
#3 Count Masone - moves back inside, the driver change leaves me cold
#8 The Long Goodbye - racing extremely well, would benefit from some scratches tonight
Race 2
#5 Electric Wizard - should win on class alone
#4 Sempre Ribera - not sure he can make the jump, but I'm partial to 4 year olds
#3 Magic Dart - racing well, but he's a step out of his class
#7 Ben Unbelievable - gets the much need class drop
Race 3
#1 Oneforthepresident - claimer in against conditioners is always the play
#7 Go Bogart - shouldn't be a threat to win, but made a nice move last week
#2 J T Stena - inside post with Kakaley doing the steering
#4 Elm Grove Gerson - not much else to choose from
Race 4
#2 Allamerican Raider - roughed up a bit last week, should go right down the road tonight Best Bet
#1 Johnnyisajohnny - cheap horse, but this is a cheap race, Angus seems to have made a difference
#4 Eye Of The Dog - hmmmm, claimed for 4 10 months ago, now on sale for 3, double hmmmmm
#7 Where's My Toy - no luck in the draw again
Race 5
#2 Fry Vally Ike - breaks through if he minds his manners
#3 Pure Fantasy - released from purgatory (Mich), will do better here with JD
#6 Zipsnapndrop - returns from leb, looked credible in his start here
#4 Kams Sure Shot - some show finishes in his lines, yawn
Race 6
#8 Take The Profit - a flat trip beats these suspects Value Play
#3 Robbie- no luck lately, doing credible work, would love to see a driver change
#4 Smok'n Coalburner - at least stayed trotting last week, need to see it again
#5 Photo Enlargement -
Race 7
#3 Elmo's Blaze - should have the front end again, may last this time Value Play
#5 Tato Tato - post and driver relief
#4 Take Down Hall - last won with Ryan in the bike
#1 Bos Laughin - way over his head last week
Race 8
#9 Git R Done Dad - will wear this group out
#5 Striking Genius - back class to burn, but has been short all winter
#2 Hez A Titan - has come alive lately, will be on the engine again
#4 Hansome Harley - back on the gate
Race 9
#1 Slide Lock - still has a lot of pace, good spot here
#3 Yankee Ace- hot barn and hungry driver, the horse isn't too bad either
#2 Thebigguyfromtown - was third to the top two three starts ago
#4 Mighty Mason - is always around when he has a post
Race 10
#9 Alternate Thursdays - the post gives me pause, but he still looks the best here
#2 Captain Korki - wins by 5 last time
, there may be a new trot man in town 
#5 Corleone's Dream - still not sure what we have in this one, hard to bet the filly against the boys
#6 Keystone Darnley - need to see more of this one as well
Race 11
#3 Southwind Morning - mild upset for the stakes filly Value Play
#1 Zackor - has been very sharp, post shift can't hurt
#4 The Pan Coulee Dam - cashing checks in this class
#7 Poh Poh - laid a bit of an egg last week, could bounce back
Race 12
#3 Quikmaster - liked him last week, another chance tonight
#7 Ira K - class showed last week, post an issue tonight
#6 Mr Mime - will need to do more work tonight
#9 El Tigger - tough trip last time, age of the horse gives me concern
Race 13
#5 Kassamatt - still learning for his new barn, could break out big time
#2 I Can Scoot Too - better post than his last two, better chance tonight
#3 Patrick Craig Cam - seldom in this cheap, not racing all that well
#4 Hi Got The Jack - not sure which of his last two lines to believe
Race 14
#1 Romance's Thunder - would like to play against him, but don't see how
#5 Barratry - the other proven winner in this class
#3 Sometimes Eternal - been off a while, like the switch to Wyatt
#7 Osbornes Jet - home cooking
Race 15
#1 Bustamante - suddenly the Crawford barn is hot
#2 Golden Nutmeg - set his life's best this year, great spot here
#5 Boy Meets Grill - Boy meets some competition tonight
#7 Thunder Boomer - like the changes, may need the race
Race 16
#6 Card Shark De Vie - upset special, 2nd start for new (old) barn Value Play
#7 Seawind Amigo - very suspect field, has raced credibly here before
#5 Tucson Pal - anything Gary Daniels can do, Matt Kakaley can do
#1 See Buns - beat the brains out of some bums, not much else lately
Race 17
#4 Go Dream Dancer - we've seen these Chicago horses come in here and do well Best Bet
#1 Koko Beach Boy - can leave a little bit
#3 Pennys Arsonist - Merriman
#2 Provara's Best -
Good Luck
Race 1
#9 Increase Profit - one has to believe Burke has found the secret to keeping this one on gait
#4 Up Front Northern - all streaks end, unless you're named Lite Me Up
#3 Count Masone - moves back inside, the driver change leaves me cold
#8 The Long Goodbye - racing extremely well, would benefit from some scratches tonight
Race 2
#5 Electric Wizard - should win on class alone
#4 Sempre Ribera - not sure he can make the jump, but I'm partial to 4 year olds
#3 Magic Dart - racing well, but he's a step out of his class
#7 Ben Unbelievable - gets the much need class drop
Race 3
#1 Oneforthepresident - claimer in against conditioners is always the play
#7 Go Bogart - shouldn't be a threat to win, but made a nice move last week
#2 J T Stena - inside post with Kakaley doing the steering
#4 Elm Grove Gerson - not much else to choose from
Race 4
#2 Allamerican Raider - roughed up a bit last week, should go right down the road tonight Best Bet
#1 Johnnyisajohnny - cheap horse, but this is a cheap race, Angus seems to have made a difference
#4 Eye Of The Dog - hmmmm, claimed for 4 10 months ago, now on sale for 3, double hmmmmm
#7 Where's My Toy - no luck in the draw again
Race 5
#2 Fry Vally Ike - breaks through if he minds his manners
#3 Pure Fantasy - released from purgatory (Mich), will do better here with JD
#6 Zipsnapndrop - returns from leb, looked credible in his start here
#4 Kams Sure Shot - some show finishes in his lines, yawn
Race 6
#8 Take The Profit - a flat trip beats these suspects Value Play
#3 Robbie- no luck lately, doing credible work, would love to see a driver change
#4 Smok'n Coalburner - at least stayed trotting last week, need to see it again
#5 Photo Enlargement -
Race 7
#3 Elmo's Blaze - should have the front end again, may last this time Value Play
#5 Tato Tato - post and driver relief
#4 Take Down Hall - last won with Ryan in the bike
#1 Bos Laughin - way over his head last week
Race 8
#9 Git R Done Dad - will wear this group out
#5 Striking Genius - back class to burn, but has been short all winter
#2 Hez A Titan - has come alive lately, will be on the engine again
#4 Hansome Harley - back on the gate
Race 9
#1 Slide Lock - still has a lot of pace, good spot here
#3 Yankee Ace- hot barn and hungry driver, the horse isn't too bad either
#2 Thebigguyfromtown - was third to the top two three starts ago
#4 Mighty Mason - is always around when he has a post
Race 10
#9 Alternate Thursdays - the post gives me pause, but he still looks the best here
#2 Captain Korki - wins by 5 last time
, there may be a new trot man in town 
#5 Corleone's Dream - still not sure what we have in this one, hard to bet the filly against the boys
#6 Keystone Darnley - need to see more of this one as well
Race 11
#3 Southwind Morning - mild upset for the stakes filly Value Play
#1 Zackor - has been very sharp, post shift can't hurt
#4 The Pan Coulee Dam - cashing checks in this class
#7 Poh Poh - laid a bit of an egg last week, could bounce back
Race 12
#3 Quikmaster - liked him last week, another chance tonight
#7 Ira K - class showed last week, post an issue tonight
#6 Mr Mime - will need to do more work tonight
#9 El Tigger - tough trip last time, age of the horse gives me concern
Race 13
#5 Kassamatt - still learning for his new barn, could break out big time
#2 I Can Scoot Too - better post than his last two, better chance tonight
#3 Patrick Craig Cam - seldom in this cheap, not racing all that well
#4 Hi Got The Jack - not sure which of his last two lines to believe
Race 14
#1 Romance's Thunder - would like to play against him, but don't see how
#5 Barratry - the other proven winner in this class
#3 Sometimes Eternal - been off a while, like the switch to Wyatt
#7 Osbornes Jet - home cooking
Race 15
#1 Bustamante - suddenly the Crawford barn is hot
#2 Golden Nutmeg - set his life's best this year, great spot here
#5 Boy Meets Grill - Boy meets some competition tonight
#7 Thunder Boomer - like the changes, may need the race
Race 16
#6 Card Shark De Vie - upset special, 2nd start for new (old) barn Value Play
#7 Seawind Amigo - very suspect field, has raced credibly here before
#5 Tucson Pal - anything Gary Daniels can do, Matt Kakaley can do
#1 See Buns - beat the brains out of some bums, not much else lately
Race 17
#4 Go Dream Dancer - we've seen these Chicago horses come in here and do well Best Bet
#1 Koko Beach Boy - can leave a little bit
#3 Pennys Arsonist - Merriman
#2 Provara's Best -
Good Luck