Monday Madness

A chance for a lot of value, depending on the rainy weather forecast.

Race 1: 1 Blarney Stone- Fried to the half last time and still held okay; 3 Windspur- Gets class relief, which is a huge angle; 9 Black Oliver- Figures to get a good trip.

Race 2: 4 Good Looks Express- Class relief and has done some recent work; 3 Lukenbak- Can hang with these but rarely wins; 5 Wandering Dream- 3rd back, has been victim of some tough recent trips and could be a factor if she trips out somehow.

Race 3: 5 Artful Surprise- Gets Stahl and should improve in 2nd lifetime start; 3 Pacing Pepper- Consistent one to consider; 4 Rubberband Man- Always does work for owner-driver Merriman.

Race 4: 9 The Big Wazzoo- Charlino’s choice fits well in this one; 4 Kzul Sx Bluegrass- Needs to sustain his work in move back up; 2 Breeze On By N- Gets Stahl with Aaron choosing off and will be on the point; 1 Magic Dart- Rail helps him considerably.

Race 5: 9 Web Charger- Racing well, but just 1 for 27 lifetime; 2 Tsm Queen B T- Consistent, but just 29 lifetime; 7 Maxine’s Boy Can- Moves up in good form, but draws poorly.

Race 6: 3 Lucky Jackpot- In best form of a competitive bunch, watch the prices for value, any of 5 could win; 4 Slide Lock- Post hurt last time, I like him with Charlino; 8 Up front Hanover- May be the best horse, but has worst post. Also watch Heez Ruthless N and Forever Friendly w/Page.

Race 7: 6 Exceptional Toy- Back at the level of a monster effort 2/16; 4 Dalcroft Toby- Tough trip cost him last time, but he is legit; 1 Odds On R J- Can protect his post position and get a piece of this; 9 Yana Returns- Inconsistent, let’s see if the barn change helps.

Race 8: 2 Come Along Fred- Tyler is a friend of mine, but this is a huge driver change; 3 Laser Bay- Needs a bit more pop late; 4 Redzilla- Improving form and a bit of back class.

Race 9: 2 Constantinoble- Should be pretty good at this level with a rated mile; 1 Polo Joe- 2nd back and at the level of last win; 3 Inquisitive Me- It’s all about the post with this one.

Race 10: 6 Kinnick- Was overbet last time, won’t be here; 2 Guile’s Boy- Fits this class well with the good draw; 5 Noble Maximus- Consider with Aaron; 1 Senator Lou- Moves cak up off a good win, but something about his lines send me the wrong vibe.

Race 11: 4 Seaworthy- Classy old guy may be braver here, he will also be overbet; 2 Master Buckin Uhl- Good return off the sick scratch, but moves up; 8 Ray J- Consistent, but the snowman hurts.

Race 12: 2 E C K- Hate picking this horse to win, but he is the logical choice with Aaron; 1 Night Trouble- Less trouble tonight from the rail; 7 I’ve Got Life- Classy old horse can win this on memories, but probably needs a couple starts.

Race 13: 7 Cruisin Sam- Drops back to the level of his last win and may overcome a tough post; 3 Ideal Ticket- Closed well in his drop to this level for Robin and Karcher; 1 Ardens Trump N- Has had no shot in his last couple races; 9 Up Front Carl- He’s such a tease.