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Friday, May 31, 2013

Weekend Stakes Action (Part 2)

In the first installment, we discussed the Molson Invitational, the Lismore and Art Rooney.  In this installment, we will discuss the two divisions of the Somebeachsomewhere at Mohawk, the Golden Girls divisions and the TVG FFA at the Meadowlands.  While we will not discuss them, the finals for the 3yo NJSS races will be contested tonight as well.

Saturday, June 1, 2013

3rd Mohawk - $75,000 Somebeachsomewhere (1st Division) - 3yos; Pace
1 - Sweet Talkin Satin (R Zeron, 8-1) - Failed against state breds, never a good sign when going against open company.
2 - Vegas Vacation (S Zeron, 2-1) - Appears to be the class of the race and riding two race win streak; one to beat.
3 - Tarpon Hanover (Jamieson, 7-2) - Don't rule out if can finally get a good trip.
4 - Evenin of Pleasure (Filion, 4-1) - Had signs of brilliance last year.  Can land in exotics.
5 - Captive Audience (Waples, 3-1) - Will need to be up closer to be a factor.
6 - Mach Pride (MacDonald, 15-1) - If looking for an upset play, this would be the one. 
7 - Urbanite Hanover (Campbell, 10-1) - 1 for 14 career wise; enough said.
Selections: 2-3-4

9th Mohawk - $75,000 Somebeachsomewhere (2nd Division) - 3yos; Pace
1 - Fool Me Once (Filion, 7-2) -Undefeated this year.  If fave falters can take advantage.
2 - Odds On Equuleus (Campbell, 2-1) - Reported ready to fire at first asking.  Expect odds-on.
3 - Moonliteonthebeach (Waples, 10-1) - Tough spot to try better.  Pass.
4 - Varadero Hanover (Moiseyev, 8-1) -  Must show more to prove belongs in here.
5 - Resistance Futile (MacDonald, 8-1) - Green horse in tough here.
6 - Sunshine Beach (Christoforou, 4-1) - Seems to have returned in fine form.  We will see tonight how good.
7 - See and Ski (S Zeron, 4-1) - Big step up here.  Pass.
Selections:  2-1-6

1st Meadowlands - $90,450 Golden Girls (1st Division) - FFA Mares; Pace
1 - Feeling You (A Miller, 3-1) - No chance in last.  Based of recent, the one to beat.
2 - Ginger And Fred (Pierce, 6-1) - Has yet to get on track this year.
3 - Bettor B Lucky (Gingras, 4-1) - Should appreciate the return to the big track.  Lands share.
4 - Romantic Moment (D Miller, 9-2) - Not sure ready to go against older company.
5 - Swinging Beauty (Macdonald, 15-1) - Will need a big reversal to land share.
6 - Anndrovette (Tetrick, 6-5) - Appears to be second best here.
Selections: 1-6-3

7th Meadowlands  -$92,950 Golden Girls (2nd Division) - FFA Mares; Pace
1 - Camille (Macdonald, 4-1) - Post puts her in good striking distance; possibility.
2 - Drop The Ball (Callahan, 9-2) - Faltered late in last.  Must be better rated for a chance.
3 - Major Look (Lachance, 15-1) - Steps up to race here; don't see it.
4 - Royal Cee Cee N (Pierce, 5-1) - A factor all year long; can pick up the pieces.
5 - Economy Terror (Tetrick, 5-2) - Benefited from fast fractions in last.  Not convinced.
6 - Krispy Applie (A Miller, 8-1) - While has won here, seems to be a half mile specialist.
7 - Rocklamation (Gingras, 7-2) - Also benefited from fast fractions in last.
Selections: 1-7-5

10th Meadowlands - $50,000; TVG FFA; Pace 
   1 - Fred And Ginger (Pierce, pp 1, 4-1) - Just missed at Hoosier.  Won from here before.
1A - Dynamic Yourh (Callahan, pp 9, 4-1) - Won against 4yo; tougher against older.
  2  - Sweet Lou (Gingras, pp 5, 5-2) - Won Maturity; One of several who figure.
2A - Hillbilly Hanover (Johansson, pp 8, 5-2) - Weaker half of entry.  Dismiss.
  3 - Pet Rock (Allard, pp 2, 10-1) - Comes off four qualifiers to make first start against aged.  Want to see it first.
  4 - Modern Legend (A Miller, pp 3, 20-1) - Could land share with a trip.
  5 - Hurrikane Kingcole (Mc Dermott, pp 4, 20-1) - Threw in a stinker in last.  Must redeem self.
  6 - Dancin Yankee (Davis, pp 6, 25-1) - Long shot could make it into tris and supers.
  7 - Golden Receiver (Tetrick, pp 7, 2-1) - Loves the track must respect.  A lock?  No.
  8 - Warrawee Needy (Macdonald, pp 10, 6-1) - Nice effort in last.  Has been snake bitten.
  9 - Dial Or Nodial (Lachance, pp 11, 10-1) - Tough from this spot.
10 - Bettor's Edge (Berry, pp 12, 5-1) - Making second seasonal start.  Tab for later.
#9 Dial or No Dial and #10 Bettor's Edge start from second tier.
Selection: 1-7-2-6

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