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SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2014
Best Bets:
CANTONA (6th)-- QUIET HOUR (7th)
Race 1
ENZED – Dueled speedy newcomer into submission this week at shore; wires if competes on short break.
BIG THIEF – Plunges from top maiden ranks against state-breds and likely suited by abbreviated yardage.
BOTTLEOFREDORWHITE – Failed as 2-5 chalk when plunging and shipping from New York; claimed and blinkers on.
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TRUST ISSUES – Unlucky when outcome decided on muddy surface; professional maiden with 16 losses.
Race 2
REACHING OUT – Forced pace and held on nicely in “key” race after moving to Farro barn; classy in past.
I’MTRULYINTHEMOOD – Slow fuse but finished strongly when edged by uncoupled stablemate in return.
TAIERI RIVER – Sidelined since summer and might need this; usually excels in longer events.
WHISTLE INCLUDED – Good effort and closing kick at times but just 3 for 33 career mark.
Race 3
HOT SMILE – Looked bit like old self battling frequent winner this spot; may revert to rating tactics.
DON’TCALLMESHIRLEY – Rallied from last to first with ideal trip in “open” company; logical next step.
CAT MCGINLEY – Good effort again in just third start since November; claimed by Penn National outfit.
BARBARA’S BEAUTY – Weakened after forcing pace in tougher field; boasts 10 local victories.
Race 4
WILL HE AMAZE – Encouraging rally despite poor start in East Coast bow; stretching out again.
EASTER GLORY – Sat out “jail” after taken from this spot; third finisher from that test has won twice since.
MOBY WIN – Failed turf experiment after layoff but likely to make up ground late on main track.
MANHATTAN TRAIN – Very quick but folded with big lead and stamina issues continue.
Race 5
RESENTMENT – Retreated on Pimlico turf after big local effort on dirt; aggressive drop and capable of wiring.
JUST DANCING – Walloped lesser in East Coast bow and claimed by Lynch; dangerous again at same yardage.
RATE CHANGE – Slow fuse and soundly beaten by top choice but could benefit from contested fractions.
SAND BOX – Lacked closing punch behind heavy favorite but pair of wide-margin romps here earlier.
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Race 6
CANTONA – Moved bit early but held on well to edge solid field; likely repeater with favorable pace set-up.
BLUECAM – Strong form since arriving from Canada but absent couple months after folding under pressure.
REFLECTED WAY – Failed to offer true measure in return; nine-year-old with 17 local triumphs.
CHARLIE BULL- Stumbled at start when changing hands and should ensure lively early fractions.
Race 7
QUIET HOUR- Romped again following Pino claim at Gulfstream and ideal spot avoiding tag this time.
COCHITA RICH – Huge rally at Laurel to boost record to three victories from just five starts; key threat.
LOUISA GIRL – Improving filly perfect since return and takes logical next step with improved speed.
MONAGUSKA – Crushed easier when DeMasi re-claimed and speed to pose factor seeking third in row.
Race 8
THE $75,000 LYMAN HANDICAP
ZIPPED CODE – Strong finish in classy “open” company and routed state-breds previously; hot fractions help.
TRAFFIC LIGHT – Lightly raced but extremely game local star; shelved since July but fired after layoff before.
UPTOWN BOY – Ample talent as shown in June stake but also idle long time; flying in a.m. at Penn National.
TRINNI HEART – Crushed rivals in last pair at Calder and possibility if able to duplicate Florida form locally.
Race 9
THE 4TH ANNUAL DAVID MICHAEL REID FOUNDATION CLASSIC
KEEPMEINSTITCHES – Overcame traffic problems in latest and also unlucky previously; improving with fitness edge.
MOON ECLIPSE – Very wide rallying in sprint comeback; should progress at more suitable distance.
SAILOR’S REVENGE – Slow fuse and sidelined since October but terrific closing kick when in mood.
NIMBLE NEHEMIAH – Easily second best behind heavy favorite in strongest effort yet; question of stamina.
Race 10
THE $75,000 FOXY J G STAKES
VILLETTE – Prepped for elongated sprint in turf route; impressive local record and won this event last year.
GOLDEN PRODUCTION – West Coast shipper proven bargain claim; versatile and talent to fit well here.
ZIPPITY GOOMBA – Raced sparingly but speedy and captured last three; extra furlong might prove challenge.
FLYNNIE – Used up dueling through rapid route fractions; improved since moving to Serey stable.
Race 11
CAMP FLOYD – Clipped heels in midst of strong bid at Aqueduct and also eventful trip in Tampa finale.
SWIG IT – Cost $400,000 at auction and plunges from top maiden ranks; difficult to catch this level.
GLADIATORS SHOT – Narrowly missed when far in front of remainder of field; making 26th attempt.
TWILL BE – Distant third as 3-5 chalk in compact field; yet to show Churchill form locally.
KENTUCKY DERBY (11th race from Churchill Downs)
CALIFORNIA CHROME – Rated kindly in impressive Santa Anita Derby romp; appears he can run all day.
DANZA – Walloped Oaklawn rivals when stretched out first time in only second start following long absence.