Post by cliff on Mar 14, 2009 12:41:03 GMT -5
Selections for Saturday March 14. Some interesting races tonight, and some interesting choices by yours truly. Feeling kind of perky after last night, hope I don't destroy my street cred with some of these picks. The pick3 will be our friend tonight.
Race 1
#7 MJ's Victory - overlays this field, the risk is he's being prepped for bigger races elsewhere
#2 Master Wheels - effectively handicapped out of the race last week, not tonight
#1 Lucca's Revenge - the great early speed is his biggest asset, the rail and driver help too
#4 American Tribute - third start back, she should be rounding into form, tough competition
Race 2
#1 Painted Speed - huge move last week, beat the Bandit last time they met
#6 Bacon Hill Bandit - horse has been for sale a long time with no takers, post no help tonight
#4 The Long Goodbye - really like this horse, just in very tough tonight
#3 Allamerican Viper - did a lot of nice work last week, not the same horse without Merriman
Race 3
#4 Merited Victory - went five lengths faster than his stablemate in the qualifier, look out
#3 Hello Carlo - back in top form, Ken Koch under rated as a trottin' man
#1 R Cowboy - last won from the rail, not quite open class anymore, fits better here
#2 Smok'n Coalburner - has the speed to compete with these, but will he trot?
Race 4
#3 Irish Shade - claimer in a cheap condition, locked in last week
#4 Blues Special - third start after a month off, has been willing to work
#6 Eagle Thriller - this one is a teaser, passed a bunch in the lane last week, love his bloodlines
#1 Green Acre Pill - does no work and still backs up, has enough early speed to protect his spot
Race 5
#3 Mr Mime - Aaron chose him, I will too, very suspect group
#6 Seaworthy - don't like claimers dropping, especially with no post
#2 Dublin Dollars - need to see a sign of life, stayed trotting in last two
#5 Lumberjack Lavec - showed potential at one time, maybe John G can get him moving again
Race 6
#1 Sam's Delight - has never impressed me, but have to admit he looks the best of this bunch
#5 Mister Micah - decent four year old probably a week away
#6 Expensive Western - post woes continue, but fits this class pretty well
#8 Soul Redeemer - showed absolutely nothing last week, but there is absolutely nothing else in this race
Race 7
#3 Delivered Rules - drops and gets a post, Charlie picks his spots, this is one of them
#6 G Rod - will have company on the front end tonight
#4 Izamillionare - improving four year old finally "gets it" (maybe)
#1 Red Cloud Rising - old class working his way back, had some pace last week
Race 8
#2 Striking Genius - has both a post and driver tonight
#6 Golden Nutmeg - unproven at this level, but really like this trotter, slight post improvement
#7 First Tier - has done everything but win
#9 Corleones Capo - Jimmy S knows trotters, expect improvement
Race 9
#7 Osborne's Bullet - on a limb here, but he's looked like a different horse since he's been leaving
#6 Bold Guy - didn't make $30k last year standing still, would be all over him if he had a post
#3 Mr Cadillac - out of his league last two, way over played tonight with suspicious form
#5 Must Be The Bunny - maybe a touch over his head, but beat a couple decent pacers two back
Race 10
#2 Voodoos Lil Rock - major class relief, way too good for these
#9 Spellbinder - third start off the scratch, worked hard last week
#6 Omar Pheeny - raced tough at The Meadows, that Merriman chose off is a tell
#1 Knob Hill Splash - makes a living in this class, hasn't put one across in a while
Race 11
#4 Utica Hanover - locked in and backed out of the race until it was too late
#9 Artistic Dreamer - made a strong move last week, KKjr has had success with him before
#1 Heez Ruthless - just missed three back, 11 year old legs will carry him just so far
#7 Forever Nugget - like the horse and driver, post is the main concern
Race 12
#7 Lite Me Up - should go straight to the top
#3 Dontgetintheway - beaten favorite got away poorly, big 3rd qtr move
#8 Royalton Star - where have they been hiding this one? tough post
#2 Perfect Door - always loved this horse, double qualifiers will help get him ready.
Race 13
#2 Spires Trick - should be the best here, has always closed well
#8 Koko In Paris - would love her in the 14th race, just like her a lot here
#3 Lookslike Jet - in cheap after two very tough trips
#4 Buzz Hershey - drops to the bottom after a few extra days off, way better than he's shown
Race 14
#6 Janica - second to a sharp one two back, claimer in a cheap condition (yeah I said it again)
#2 Coluptuous - third to a monster and rail horse last week
#4 Mommas Gone Cruzin - never got out last week, expect a different scenario tonight
#9 Miss Hardbody - two dull efforts in a row, may have over estimated her potential
Good Luck
Race 1
#7 MJ's Victory - overlays this field, the risk is he's being prepped for bigger races elsewhere
#2 Master Wheels - effectively handicapped out of the race last week, not tonight
#1 Lucca's Revenge - the great early speed is his biggest asset, the rail and driver help too
#4 American Tribute - third start back, she should be rounding into form, tough competition
Race 2
#1 Painted Speed - huge move last week, beat the Bandit last time they met
#6 Bacon Hill Bandit - horse has been for sale a long time with no takers, post no help tonight
#4 The Long Goodbye - really like this horse, just in very tough tonight
#3 Allamerican Viper - did a lot of nice work last week, not the same horse without Merriman
Race 3
#4 Merited Victory - went five lengths faster than his stablemate in the qualifier, look out
#3 Hello Carlo - back in top form, Ken Koch under rated as a trottin' man
#1 R Cowboy - last won from the rail, not quite open class anymore, fits better here
#2 Smok'n Coalburner - has the speed to compete with these, but will he trot?
Race 4
#3 Irish Shade - claimer in a cheap condition, locked in last week
#4 Blues Special - third start after a month off, has been willing to work
#6 Eagle Thriller - this one is a teaser, passed a bunch in the lane last week, love his bloodlines
#1 Green Acre Pill - does no work and still backs up, has enough early speed to protect his spot
Race 5
#3 Mr Mime - Aaron chose him, I will too, very suspect group
#6 Seaworthy - don't like claimers dropping, especially with no post
#2 Dublin Dollars - need to see a sign of life, stayed trotting in last two
#5 Lumberjack Lavec - showed potential at one time, maybe John G can get him moving again
Race 6
#1 Sam's Delight - has never impressed me, but have to admit he looks the best of this bunch
#5 Mister Micah - decent four year old probably a week away
#6 Expensive Western - post woes continue, but fits this class pretty well
#8 Soul Redeemer - showed absolutely nothing last week, but there is absolutely nothing else in this race
Race 7
#3 Delivered Rules - drops and gets a post, Charlie picks his spots, this is one of them
#6 G Rod - will have company on the front end tonight
#4 Izamillionare - improving four year old finally "gets it" (maybe)
#1 Red Cloud Rising - old class working his way back, had some pace last week
Race 8
#2 Striking Genius - has both a post and driver tonight
#6 Golden Nutmeg - unproven at this level, but really like this trotter, slight post improvement
#7 First Tier - has done everything but win
#9 Corleones Capo - Jimmy S knows trotters, expect improvement
Race 9
#7 Osborne's Bullet - on a limb here, but he's looked like a different horse since he's been leaving
#6 Bold Guy - didn't make $30k last year standing still, would be all over him if he had a post
#3 Mr Cadillac - out of his league last two, way over played tonight with suspicious form
#5 Must Be The Bunny - maybe a touch over his head, but beat a couple decent pacers two back
Race 10
#2 Voodoos Lil Rock - major class relief, way too good for these
#9 Spellbinder - third start off the scratch, worked hard last week
#6 Omar Pheeny - raced tough at The Meadows, that Merriman chose off is a tell
#1 Knob Hill Splash - makes a living in this class, hasn't put one across in a while
Race 11
#4 Utica Hanover - locked in and backed out of the race until it was too late
#9 Artistic Dreamer - made a strong move last week, KKjr has had success with him before
#1 Heez Ruthless - just missed three back, 11 year old legs will carry him just so far
#7 Forever Nugget - like the horse and driver, post is the main concern
Race 12
#7 Lite Me Up - should go straight to the top
#3 Dontgetintheway - beaten favorite got away poorly, big 3rd qtr move
#8 Royalton Star - where have they been hiding this one? tough post
#2 Perfect Door - always loved this horse, double qualifiers will help get him ready.
Race 13
#2 Spires Trick - should be the best here, has always closed well
#8 Koko In Paris - would love her in the 14th race, just like her a lot here
#3 Lookslike Jet - in cheap after two very tough trips
#4 Buzz Hershey - drops to the bottom after a few extra days off, way better than he's shown
Race 14
#6 Janica - second to a sharp one two back, claimer in a cheap condition (yeah I said it again)
#2 Coluptuous - third to a monster and rail horse last week
#4 Mommas Gone Cruzin - never got out last week, expect a different scenario tonight
#9 Miss Hardbody - two dull efforts in a row, may have over estimated her potential
Good Luck