A lot of value, but maybe not in the Sires Stakes. Remember- the first Sires leg was seven weeks ago! A lot can (and has) happened since then. Many first-leg winners have seen their form go south, while others who were not 100% ready, have improved. Don't rely too heavily onthe first leg results-- I have in the past, and it has cost me dearly.
The tux is back from the cleaners and I will be handicapping from the winners circle Saturday, with Dave B taking over for the last few races so I can get the results release out. Stop by and say hi, and maybe we can have a smoke together!
Race 1:.6 My Mom’s Career- Has been solid and gets the nod in our Sires opener; 1 Colby D-Improving for Dailey and gets the rail; 7 Chewey- Post an issue, but is a capable closer.
Race 2: 4 Aloha Hooray- Keeps improving & can move any time; 1 Midnight Legacy- Steps up for Tony Hall, but is a factor from PP#1; 2 Mom’s Looker- Her driver is also nearing 1,000 wins.
Race 3: 3 Haven’s Buddy- Moves to Kent Sherman and gets Ryan Stahl; 4 New Riegel Star- Can contend, but is winless in ’09; 1 Samsawinner- Fast off the wings and gets the good draw.
Race 4: 3 Fox Valley Flyby- Class drop and gets a full-time trainer; 2 I’ve Got Life- Raced in the Battle in ’02 for you hunch players; 1 Super Max N- Moves up off the claim; 5 Capricous Art- Hot trainer, hot driver, improving animal.
Race 5: 1 Chips And Wings- Ultra consistent and draws well; 6 B Contemporary- May be a step quicker than my top pick, but post hurts; 7 Detective- In great form, but draws poorly.
Race 6: 9 Take Five- Impressive in last against these; 6 Elm Grove Gerson- Hall’s pick over 2/4/9; 5 Nuclear Cam- Needs an aggressive drive from the younger Noble.
Race 7: 5 Up Front Guy- Tony Hall in the bike pushes him over the top; 4 Earnhardt Hanover- Suspect choice, imo; 9 Zakman- Can contend here; 7 Mr Orchard Street- Post a problem.
Race 8: 8 Handsome Jack- Lightning fast and can overcome the snowman; 3 Stonebridge Romeo- Always solid for Matt K; 5 The Mame Event- Has faced better, but needs to trot the mile.
Race 9: 5 Worthy’s Magic-What’s not to like? 3 Sadies Legacy- Has roughed it and needs a better trip here; 2 Awesome Abe- Improving rapidly and gets Tony Hall.
Race 10:.6 Dance With Dan- Lots of speed inside him, but he should prevail; 9 Osborne’s Yankee- Classic Buckeye breeding, what’s his bottom? 4 J Cruise- Getting his legs underneath him; 1 Crime Scene Cruzer- Ultra consistent, must use in exotics from here.
Race 11: George Verban Memorial- 6 Gerald N Sam- Ultra fast & gets Matt K; 5 Stringtowner- Loves this racetrack; 2 Category Six- Good post draw makes him a contender on this ticket.
Race 12: $100,000 BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE- 4 Oliver Cleo- Charlino is red-hot and this one can grind out a win while the speedsters battle each other; 2 Jeremy’s Successor- Beat the fave two back; Foiled Again- I have a hunch Matt is leaving with this one; 3 Blueridge Western- Has won here before, a major player.
Race 13.6 Special D-Stays undefeated tonight; 5 Mystique Cruiser-Has been competitive in Canada, eh? 8 Cruzin Bayou- Can he overcome post 8? 4 Medoland Mac- Gets Aaron.
Race 14: 5 Tropicante- Tons of speed and he can grind it out; 2 Baba S- Robin chooses off, Clair is stuck with Kakaley; 7 Kyle Doodles- Point him down the road, but can he last?
Race 15: 9 Linns Dream- Consistent sort fits here; 1 Mr Kite- Will be solid form the rail; 7 Polo Joe- Another chance after a bad break; 6 Goatcoat George Tm- Just for the name, lol.
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