Tuesday Toughies

An interesting mix here, I didn't feel a real rhythm with this group, but took a shot anyhwo. Good luck!

Race 1: 5 Pt Coal- Has shown speed but must sustain it, a suspect favorite, imo; 2 Ms P M- Drops our of straight maidens, a chance; 9 Speedy Chip- Second tier may hamper this one.

Race 2: 1 Scoot’n’s Shadow- No chance with his last draw on the move up; 6 Upon Appeal- On the board three of last four, improving; 5 Sassy Susie- Youngster could step up any time.

Race 3: 1 Black Fortune- Has shown little facing better, gets a rail and a lukewarm call here; 3 Alberto Comer- Needs to stay flat and 0 for 22 does not inspire confidence; 4 Handsome Harley- Someone has to finish third and Robin has been pretty hot lately.

Race 4: 3 Met- Inconsistent, but certainly figures off his best, ill we get it? 1 Tough Bow Min- Improving in Thomas’ barn; 2 Rich Hollow- Always does work, needs to do it at the right spot in the mile here; 9 Rich Man Poor Man- Kind of hangs around and may wrap the super.

Race 5: 1 Kingdom Lane Cosmo- Should keep going forward for these connections; 9 Gone Shoppin- Impressive when he trots, which seems to be about half the time; 2 Valient Prayer- Another chance off the break.

Race 6: 1 Savage Hall- Upward form cycle, softer competition and the rail put him in the winners circle; 2 Rj’s Message- Has done some work here and there; 9 Dees Bomber- Will take a shot at some point in the mile and has back class.

Race 7: 6 Up[ Front Andre- Moves in from the Meadows off two decent efforts; 4 White River Eagle- Needs to sustain his brush, but has a motor; 2 Laci’s-Town- Outside post cost him in last, consider; 1 Lightiscape- Could pick up the pieces despite the move up.

Race 8: 2 J D’s Survivor- Maybe the barn change will help; 5 Tricky Sam- Almost lasted in last, first time w/Deaton who drives again; 3 Color Me Black- 14-year-old could still reach $100k with two starts.

Race 9: 3 Goalline Stand- Appears fastest of a decently talented group; 2 Ritzy Rip- Consistent results in slower miles than my pick; 5 Fiesty Kindof Luv- Has maintained form since the claim.

Race 10: 1 Yankee Flyer- Big mile in last, is Lasix the answer? 4 G Rod- Will be favored and rightfully so—will be on the point; 2 Free For Life- Moves back up, but has beaten better here; 5 Townline Powerful- Form is leveling, but that is a relative term for this one, who is still sharp.

Race 11: 1 Key Western- Kurt chose over Blue My Mind, my initial pick; Blue My Mind- Starting to show potential expected of him; 5 Goin Home Ray- Has been outstanding over last 5-8 starts.

Race 12: 3 Standin On A Beach- Moves back up, but last effort may have bravened him up; 4 Madelinot- Needs to keep the equipment together, maybe he’ll steer a bit for Page; 6 Direct Dragon- Does moderate work and could beat these with his best.

Race 13: 1 Prepare To Attack- Class relief and the rail should help; 5 Jd’s Houdini- Seems to be improving and could surprise here; 3 Forever Friendly- Has shown little lately, but drops; 8 Look Both Ways- Can contend if he can overcome the snowman.