Post by cliff on May 9, 2009 12:18:32 GMT -5
Selections for Saturday May 9. Looks like a good night for Ryan Stahl. Actually it could be huge, I won't be betting against him.
Race 1
#5 Knockout Sahbra - doesn't win often, but the class drop and Stahl back gives him the edge
#4 K C Rudy Dude - off a nice win against nobodies, not sold on him yet
#3 Allamerican Amigo - best race we've seen out of him in a while last week, 8 time winner last year
#1 Key Decision - Aaron and the rail, will hang around with these
Race 2
#3 Tropicate - hauled O'Dwyer around in a time better than most of these want to go
#5 Trytopass Sam - drips a bit and moves to a positive post
#2 Redzilla - will take advantage of the post draw, can leave a little bit
#1 Nico Mirabel - horse is better than the driver, we've said that before about this one
Race 3 Best Bet
#9 Three Sox Missing - only thing missing is the post, easily the best of this group
#4 Up Front Carl - should compete here even not at his best
#2 Athletic Al - has Merriman in the bike, that should be enough for a check
#1 Red Heads Star - is fast enough but has never learned how to win
Race 4
#3 Eagle Creek Patrol - raced in air the whole second half, should be tightened up for tonight
#4 Inquisitive Me - eventful trip last week, still finished well
#2 The Big Wazzoo - moves back inside, has the speed to compete with these
#1 Sultan Desbi - best horse, best post, just needs a driver
Race 5
#4 Lookingpretty - very nice debut, should be good for another
#2 IRA K - moves back up off an easy win
#5 Baba S - improved post draw will keep her around
#1 Chip Chip Tabu - looked like a race horse last week
Race 6
#6 Linns Dream - very sharp with great early speed, Merriman a plus
#3 Forever Friendly - break cost the beaten favorite all chance, another shot tonight
#9 BJ's Tune - too good not to break out of his funk one of these races, could be tonight
#1 Oneforthepresident - stopped badly last week, don't like claimers dropping
Race 7
#2 Misty's Dignity - huge last week, only a bounce could beat him tonight
#1 Earnhardt Hanover - love the versatility of this one, may not have seen his best yet
#3 Irish Raider - big effort against a monster last week
#4 Soul Redeemer - funky trip last week, had a lot of pace
Race 8
#3 Athlete In Action - the two minute qualifier cinched it for me
#6 Blastaway Sahbra - a shadow of his former self, but that's still pretty good
#9 Elektrafreak - seems to like playing with the boys, can't leave her off the ticket
#1 Son Ofa Spur - moves back inside, liked him a little last week
Race 9
#3 Noble Cruiser - the peoples choice loves to win, great opportunity here
#1 Expresso Forte - never gets any respect, but is very dangerous with this post
#6 Painted Speed - more consideration with a better post
#4 Michael C Hanover - used at least twice last week, very game animal
Race 10
#2 Up Front Hanover - beats these guys up again
#1 JD's Houdini - along for the ride tonight
#5 Elm Grove Gerson - drops off an impressive effort, could be out first again
#9 Fox Valley Flyby - like him a lot, the post is a killer
Race 11
#9 Giulio - very sharp, post no help
#2 Conductors Timeout - gate to wire last week, will try it again
#3 Wyatt - confident last week, these are tougher
#7 R Cowboy - won't make the top tonight despite Aaron's impressive 7 hole stats
Race 12
#1 Laughing Is An Art - should continue to move up the condition ladder
#3 Nuclear Cam - not much to choose between these top two
#2 Zakman - easy money last week, back in his normal class
#8 The Long Goodbye - post presents a bit of a problem tonight
Race 13 Value Play
#4 Helene's Escape - looks ready for a big race, much the best if she's ready
#3 B B Big Girl - Charlino has improved Ross's horses, better post tonight
#1 Goldies Girl - I like her in this spot, but 2-1 is a bit of an overstatement
#2 Diana Court - sticking with inside horses, Merriman a plus
Race 14 Best Bet
#3 Keystone Swinger - the trip from hell last week, easily against these
#7 Noble Star King - gets the big class drop plus Merriman
#1 Northville Albert - drops out of the claimers, dangerous with this post
#2 Big Guy Forever - not in the best form, but won't need to be to tag a long
Good Luck
Race 1
#5 Knockout Sahbra - doesn't win often, but the class drop and Stahl back gives him the edge
#4 K C Rudy Dude - off a nice win against nobodies, not sold on him yet
#3 Allamerican Amigo - best race we've seen out of him in a while last week, 8 time winner last year
#1 Key Decision - Aaron and the rail, will hang around with these
Race 2
#3 Tropicate - hauled O'Dwyer around in a time better than most of these want to go
#5 Trytopass Sam - drips a bit and moves to a positive post
#2 Redzilla - will take advantage of the post draw, can leave a little bit
#1 Nico Mirabel - horse is better than the driver, we've said that before about this one
Race 3 Best Bet
#9 Three Sox Missing - only thing missing is the post, easily the best of this group
#4 Up Front Carl - should compete here even not at his best
#2 Athletic Al - has Merriman in the bike, that should be enough for a check
#1 Red Heads Star - is fast enough but has never learned how to win
Race 4
#3 Eagle Creek Patrol - raced in air the whole second half, should be tightened up for tonight
#4 Inquisitive Me - eventful trip last week, still finished well
#2 The Big Wazzoo - moves back inside, has the speed to compete with these
#1 Sultan Desbi - best horse, best post, just needs a driver
Race 5
#4 Lookingpretty - very nice debut, should be good for another
#2 IRA K - moves back up off an easy win
#5 Baba S - improved post draw will keep her around
#1 Chip Chip Tabu - looked like a race horse last week
Race 6
#6 Linns Dream - very sharp with great early speed, Merriman a plus
#3 Forever Friendly - break cost the beaten favorite all chance, another shot tonight
#9 BJ's Tune - too good not to break out of his funk one of these races, could be tonight
#1 Oneforthepresident - stopped badly last week, don't like claimers dropping
Race 7
#2 Misty's Dignity - huge last week, only a bounce could beat him tonight
#1 Earnhardt Hanover - love the versatility of this one, may not have seen his best yet
#3 Irish Raider - big effort against a monster last week
#4 Soul Redeemer - funky trip last week, had a lot of pace
Race 8
#3 Athlete In Action - the two minute qualifier cinched it for me
#6 Blastaway Sahbra - a shadow of his former self, but that's still pretty good
#9 Elektrafreak - seems to like playing with the boys, can't leave her off the ticket
#1 Son Ofa Spur - moves back inside, liked him a little last week
Race 9
#3 Noble Cruiser - the peoples choice loves to win, great opportunity here
#1 Expresso Forte - never gets any respect, but is very dangerous with this post
#6 Painted Speed - more consideration with a better post
#4 Michael C Hanover - used at least twice last week, very game animal
Race 10
#2 Up Front Hanover - beats these guys up again
#1 JD's Houdini - along for the ride tonight
#5 Elm Grove Gerson - drops off an impressive effort, could be out first again
#9 Fox Valley Flyby - like him a lot, the post is a killer
Race 11
#9 Giulio - very sharp, post no help
#2 Conductors Timeout - gate to wire last week, will try it again
#3 Wyatt - confident last week, these are tougher
#7 R Cowboy - won't make the top tonight despite Aaron's impressive 7 hole stats
Race 12
#1 Laughing Is An Art - should continue to move up the condition ladder
#3 Nuclear Cam - not much to choose between these top two
#2 Zakman - easy money last week, back in his normal class
#8 The Long Goodbye - post presents a bit of a problem tonight
Race 13 Value Play
#4 Helene's Escape - looks ready for a big race, much the best if she's ready
#3 B B Big Girl - Charlino has improved Ross's horses, better post tonight
#1 Goldies Girl - I like her in this spot, but 2-1 is a bit of an overstatement
#2 Diana Court - sticking with inside horses, Merriman a plus
Race 14 Best Bet
#3 Keystone Swinger - the trip from hell last week, easily against these
#7 Noble Star King - gets the big class drop plus Merriman
#1 Northville Albert - drops out of the claimers, dangerous with this post
#2 Big Guy Forever - not in the best form, but won't need to be to tag a long
Good Luck