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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Weekend Stakes Action (Part 1)

With some really good stakes racing coming up this weekend, let's take a look at the Grand Circuit events for this weekend.  Today we will discuss the $150,000 Molson Pace Invitational at The Raceway at Western Fair District and the $117,060 Lismore and $355,000 Art Rooney at Yonkers Raceway.

Friday, May 31, 2013

12th Western Fair Raceway - $150,000 Molson Pace (Invitational); Pace
1 - Foiled Again (Gingras, 7-5) - The master of the half miler draws the rail.  Should win from here but are you willing to accept 4-5 or less?
2 - Aracache Hanover (Mcnair, 6-1) - No chance in Dan Patch, draws inside.  Should follow the leader and take a shot in the stretch.  At these odds, worth a look.
3 - State Treasurer (Waples, 4-1) - Beaten favorite at Mohawk in last and draws better.  Lands minor spoils.
4  - Versado (Zeron, 7-1) - Has tailed off since racing against 'A' stock.  Will be lucky to land on Hi-Five.
5  - Rock On Moe (Forward, 12-1) - Local entrant has been racing well but appears to be up against it. 
6 - Keystone Velocity (Henry, 8-1) - Would dismiss except he picks up one hot driver. A win is unlikely but would include in triactors.
7  - A Rocknroll Dance (Campbell, 10-1) - Who would have thought this one would be 10-1 morning in morning line.  Draws the extreme outside but shows  the ability to get around on the half.  At 10-1 or higher, may have to take a shot.
8  - Betterthancheddar  (Brennan, 8-5) - Well prepped but can't see these odds starting from second tier.  Will need to work to get seriously involved.
Selections: 2-1-7-8-4


Saturday, June 1, 2013

7th Yonkers Raceway - $117,060 Lismore - 3yo fillies; Pace
  1 - Freetime (Stratton, pp 3, 4-1) - Started back slow but shows a win on 9-10 in NYSS event at YR.
1A - Handsoffmycupcake (Dube, pp 5, 4-1) - Won qualifier and seems ready to give a good account of herself.  Must consider. 
   2  - Mattwestern (Brennan, pp 1, 3-1) - Winner of second tier state bred race in Philly.  Want to see more against top flight fillies.
   3 - JK Black Beauty (Sears, pp 2, 8-1) - Returns to the half mile track which she loves.  May wake up at a price.
   4  - Aria J (B Miller, pp 4, 10-1) - Appears overmatched.  Pass.
   5  - Offintothesunset (Holland, pp 6, 5-1) - Just missed in PASS after being interfered with.    My pick here.
   6 - Live Entertainment (D Miller, pp 7, 5-1) - Takter trainee won PASS event but goes from the rail to post 7.  Your guess.
   7 - Give Me An Amen (Bartlett, pp 8, 10-1) - The post of death.
Selections: 5-3-1A


9th Yonkers Raceway - $355,000 Art Rooney; Pace
  1 - Sunfire Blue Chip (Dube, pp 1, 5-1) - Jumped in stretch but may have already been done.  Pass here.
1A - Source of Pride (D Miller, pp 2, 5-1) - Winner of elimination once again draws well.  A decent chance.
  2 - Mach It So (B Miller, pp 3, 6-1) - Finished behind #1A in last but moves in.  Could shock.
  3 - Good Day Mate (Bartlett, pp 4, 6-1) - Stakes caliber horse should be tighter.  Eligible to improve.
  4 - Doctor Butch (Brennan, pp 5, 3-1) - Held own against best last year and has a race under his belt.  The one to beat.
  5 - Sir Cary's Z Tam (Lachance, pp 6, 5-1) - Elim winner has two race win streak going.  Too much early speed inside?
  6 - Lonewolf Currier (Sears, pp 7, 4-1) - Another competitive one but draws poorly.
  7 - Bet The Moon (Goodell, pp 8, 10-1) - May be in deep.  Pass. 
Selections - 4-3-2

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