Friday, June 12, 2009

Monday math

At least three of my initial top picks had drivers choose off, which tells you how valid my 'capping of this card was. Good luck. See you in the winners circle- not because I earn it, bu tbecause that's where the camereman will be.


Race 1: 1 Khasseem- When Clair calls on a catch-driver with the young ones, its money in the bank; When it’s Matt K, doubly so; 3 Looks Like Speed- Does work. But doesn’t sustain it; could improve; 7 Ms P M- Wollam calls on Stahl as PM faces softer but post an issue.

Race 2: 4 Speedy Jesse- Pretty good qually with Lasix, why not? 7 Son Of A Spur- Improved with the drop last time, a player; 3 Mario’s Zing- Gets Kakaley off the two-year layoff.

Race 3: 7 Sharp Action- Ultra-consistent and getting better; 9 Musical Dream- Improved with Lasix in last and could step up from 2nd tier; 1 Rompaway Zelda- Rail and a decent Q for Frank.

Race 4: 5 All That Glitters- Should shine tonight with Kurt in the bike; 1 Truarc Deal- No Deal from the snowman last two, could be a surpriser; 4 Wildawyn- Grinds out the checks every week; 9 Ms Cruzin On Top- Shows flashes of ability now and again.

Race 5: 7 Coming To The Call- Gets Matt off the barn change, post an issue; 1 Price Valley Davan- Impressed last week off the scratch; 3 Trained To Trot- Fractions won’t be as easy here.

Race 6: 2 Allamerican Magic- Gets Stahl and best draw in over a month; 5 Red Heads Star- Woke up in last, worth a try; 9 Dinn’s Ghost- Old gray guy does good work, but doesn’t always sustain. Same for the horse.

Race 7: 5 Sleepen N Memphis- Kakaley’s choice over 4/7/8 says it all; 4 Northern Shine- My original pick moves up with trainer in the bike; 2 C And M Flash- Has faced better, but finishing poorly, a chance; 3 Park’em Out Wendy- Stopped badly off fast fractions in last start.

Race 8: 5 Ilooklikerudy- Closed well first time with a tag in last out; 2 Victoryatlass- Well connected, but qualifier was bit soft; 1 Scorin’ Lavec- Shows speed in Q, but not when it counts.

Race 9: 9 Sunset Ball- Matt K chose over the #1, my original pick. Enough for me; 1 Beach Bunny- Improving and still a major player; 5 Doowrah’s Deal- Solid at 2, ‘09 debut tonight.

Race 10: 6 Covered Connection- Lukewarm call in balanced group; Trainer Flash has been hot; 9 Mcgwire- My choice until Matt K chose off him (and the 1/2/8); 2 The Swami- Consistent and well-traveled; 5 Eye Of The Dog- Stahl/Sherman always worthy of consideration.

Race 11: 6 Seaworthy- Tons of back class in a suspect group, plus Matt K; 4 Gimme Gimme Gimme- Inconsistent, but fits off his best; 1 Rose Run Idelle- McKirgan’s Rose Run choice.

Race 12: 2 Fantastic Fran- Drops below level of last win and four below level from two back, jogs; 1 Hillcrest Crystal- Stalking sort gets rail; 8 Jenna’s On Jodi- Good form, bad post.

Race 13: 4 Kyle Doodles- Was collared in last, may last this time; 5 Eel- Could slide through off a good qualifier; Anastasia Willie- Can he overcome the post, may look more like ‘Baron at half.

Race 14: 1 Ohio Star- Wyatt chooses off my first pick, so I go with him; 4 Panti-apartheid- Has faced much better, but may need a local start; 3 Swing Plane- Gets Kakaley for Josh; 7 Bad Boy Bunny-As consistent as the Cleveland Indians, could be anywhere with these.

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