This is an odd card. Several races I wouldn't touch with a 10 foot pole (or a 12 foot Hungarian - my grandfather's, of blessed memory, favorite joke). Others that have apparent standout value plays and some that are just very competitive.
Hoping I will be home from the hospitable to watch these on the 'puter (Mrs. Giss is going in for some minor surgery), and it's the first time in awhile I have really felt that way. Good luck!
Race 1: 3 Mom’s A Hustler- Woke up a bit with the class relief & gets hot, fresh hands; 6 Mystical Ways- Continues her consistent form run, but hasn’t been winning; 2 Iliad Lite- Has shown signs of improvement and may surprise.
Race 2: 1 The Count- Slight call with Wyatt choosing over the #2; 2 Gate Keeper- Rebounded last week, but Wyatt chose off; 4 Wild Nordic- Has raced well since Joey picked up the lines and must be considered.
Race 3: 3 Stand Out Girl- Let’s try the “barn change” angle in a race with little to recommend it; 1 Happy Occasion- Let’s try the “fresh hands” and “rail” angle; 5 Sophia- She gets the “fresh horse” angle. I’m desperate in this one.
Race 4: 6 Shelbys Muneymaker- Current form is awful, but she should beat these on memories alone; 1 Blueridge Empress- Has enough speed to protect the rail; 4 Jjs Request- No shot from the last post, let’s see if she can compete at NW$200PS; 6 Doowrah Silver- Moves up but does it on a very positive uptick in form.
Race 5: 5 Brewing Master- Lippiatt calls on a catch-driver. That’s enough for me; 6 Leantoprayer- moves into straight NW2, but is consistent enough to be on the ticket; 1 Irwin- Tough debut in the Sires Stakes, rail helps.
Race 6: 2 Candy Apple Miss- Tactical change nearly worked last time, it may work here; 3 Hula Lu- Road trouble in last or would be riding a nice on-the-board streak; 6 Jenabell- Looking for value, but she is inconsistent.
Race 7: 9 Tt’s Little Lass- A slight call in a very competitive race; 4 Gadjet- Does solid work, but Wyatt chose to the #9; 8 Miss Big Time- Form warrants her inclusion, snowman post not so much; 5 Precious Lass- A tough one to figure what to do, she could easily win this one, but only bad recent line is in this class.
Race 8: 9 I’m Over The Top- Gets class relief and a perfect trip, but may need a local start; 1 One Day Wonder- Will cut this one out with the choice right behind; 7 Rose Run Mac- May continue to forward, he’s 7-11 lifetime.
Race 9: 4 Alhambra Bokay- Has come back with a vengeance off the freshening; 9 Storms Never Last- has been knocking at the door and should again here; 3 I Am Samsational- Risky after two tough trips and bad results.
Race 10: 2 Rock-n-patty- Decent qualifier and history shows she can go with these at first asking; 4 On The Money- Raced well jumping up three classes and fits here; 1 Liveandinconcert- Should get a similar trip to last week’s winning one; 7 Becausewecam- Back at a level where she can compete, if she can overcome the post.
Race 11: 1 Jarmoto- Lanny calls on trotting expert to be Sugg-cessful here; 6 Master Lad Pro- has been solid of late’ 4 Audit- A classy mare, she drops down slightly but may not be ready to be these yet.
Race 12: 5 Jetstreamjazziecam- A hunch. She has been improving with Mapes; 1 Dream Misty- Doesn’t make up much ground, but from the rail may not have to; 7 Eradikate- Soph filly faces a tough group, but has ability.
Race 13: 5 Lima Adore- Looked like a totally different animal coming off the sick scratch, rolls with a similar effort; 2 Hawthorne Maria- Drops to the level of her last win, a rare angle at this level these days; 1 Sassy Susie
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