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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
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KEEPMEINSTITCHES (7th)-- LUCKY EMPRESS (10th)
Race 1
FLATTERING TALES – Nearly upset heavy favorite for higher tag in amateur rider’s race despite very wide trip.
HEAVENLY SUMMER – Third behind pair of next-out winners when taking plunge in Jersey; barn hot locally.
GIRLS AND GUNS – Distant runner-up in sprint marred by spill; faltered in previous route attempts.
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TALKIN’ HAILEY JO – Lost via disqualification in seemingly softer version of this spot; absent seven weeks.
Race 2
DEBONAIRE MAN – Off for repairs for over year but faces soft opposition if ready; Dotolo barn recent longshot winner.
FINAL RITUAL – Used up early against repeat winner and offers inside speed but stamina issues persist.
BARBARY COAST – Stopped after quarter mile after arriving from West Coast but fitter now and hits bottom.
WHIRLING DERVISH – Far behind despite heavy support in comeback but prior ability stamps contender.
Race 3
OURTALEOFTWOCITIES – Lost ample ground while closing gap behind odds-on winner in sprint; ready for route.
AUTHENTIC DRIFTER – May have needed last and takes significant top to bottom plunge; Montoya barn been hot.
GIANT SWING – Minnesota invader shows losses at loftier level and on turf; can’t dismiss yet against this kind.
COPLEY SQUARE – Early trouble in poor showing on turf; slow fuse and 15 defeats make difficult to favor.
Race 4
INTERCHANGE – Remote third in rapidly run event and takes major drop to this spot for Vega barn; should wake up.
DISTANT THOUGHTS – Close in each local start and pushed Guerrero winner to limit; key threat trying blinkers.
BROAD LOVER – Trounced lesser twice since Ramon Preciado took and takes aggressive next step as contender.
HEART STOPPER – Midwest shipper moves turf to dirt for high percentage barn; Chicago invader romped here Sat.
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Race 5
FLICK OF AN EYE – Only four lengths behind after layoff at Saratoga and Gargan barn excels locally over years.
REVOLVE – Relinquished lead after long battle when easily second best; connections won Pa. Derby over weekend.
MISS HOLLYWOOD – Prominent long way in sloppy debut at Saratoga and eye-catching $1,350,000 purchase.
MAKENZIE T – Finished mid-pack behind smashing winner in sprint debut and could sneak into gimmicks as longshot.
Race 6
SWAGGY – Strong showing at Saratoga when trying blinkers and draws favorably inside against state-breds.
CHEVERIE – Dam was turf lover and progressed when adding Lasix in bulky field at Laurel; late kick anticipated.
ZENSATIONAL MERRY – Nearly overcame eventful trip here in July with “open” company; clear sailing outside.
MINERALISTIC – Disappointed as favorite last pair but fits well and threat if able to put it all together.
Race 7
KEEPMEINSTITCHES – Humbled by smashing winner after Vega claimed back again; pair of decisive recent scores.
DO A LEGGER – Overmatched on road trip after crushing locals in previous races; also entered for tomorrow.
MAGIC HARBOR – Quick return on investment following Serey claim and dangerous again despite tricky post.
SEAL TEAM FOUR – Formidable elsewhere but Ness stable still cold locally; merits much attention this level.
Race 8
DRAXHALL WOODS – Faced classier rivals lately and significant drop for hot rider Navarro and trainer Pino.
LAWYER DAVE – Sharp in eight consecutive outings on main track and cured case of seconditis this summer.
GOOD FENG SHUI – Game and versatile veteran back on dirt and captured nearly third of races over years.
ANDREW L – Likely slow fuse at this distance but ample ability for sizzling Zulueta barn; contested pace helps.
Race 9
SIGNATURE LOOK – Stretch-runner improved following hiatus despite troubled trip; Goldberg barn terrific on turf.
SUM UP – Displayed much potential during prime portion of Gulfstream meet; gelded since narrow victory in January.
GOURMET DELIGHT – Just two lengths behind top choice and frequently close but lone score from 18 starts.
HELLO ABRAXON – Exits series of narrow losses, twice at long odds, and removes blinkers; lures Carmouche.
Race 10
LUCKY EMPRESS – Closed strongly when making transition to main track sprint and might appreciate added furlong.
EUFAULA – Shelved three months but competed at tough circuits and moved to Carlos Guerrero barn as threat.
REBEL ROSEMARY – Absent since claim but faced better in past and serious contender if ready from inside.
FULLY CHARGED – Excellent form but idle seven weeks since claimed for this amount; must be considered.