Historic Week Kicks-off

The Grand Circuit rolls into the Meadowlands this week for the first time, racing the stakes races which used to be held at Historic Track in Goshen. Historic Week at the Meadowlands highlights two year olds so we will see plenty of green horses take to the track this week. Here is a review of the stakes races being conducted today and tomorrow at the Meadowlands.

Meadowlands, Wednesday June 30, 2010
2nd Race – Trot - $83,800; Acorn Stake – 2 year old fillies
  1 - Electra Blue Chip (3-1) – Finished fourth in NJSS debut and is part of a four horse entry.
1A - Jezzy (3-1) – Makes pari-mutual debut off of two impressive qualifiers. Has the potential to be a good one.
1B – Medusa Blue Chip (3-1) – Respectable :28 last quarter in last. May land share.
1C – Epona Blue Chip (3-1) – Closes fast off slower fractions. Not here.
  2 – Ladylike Volo (10-1) – Debut was not impressive. Pass.
  3 – Global Desire (6-5) – Winner of NJSS event. Seems far ahead of these at this time. 
  4 – Don’t Cry Lindy (15-1) - Jumped in pari-mutuel debut. Pass.
  5 – Guatemala (8-1) – Must show a lot more before seriously considering.  
  6 – Oakiedokie Hanover (5-1) – Two nice qualifiers at Gaitway. Now tries the big track. Don’t ignore.
  7 – Fandango Dancer (8-1) – Finished third in debut against top pick. Can improve off of that.
Selections: 3-1A-7


Meadowlands, Thursday, July 1, 2010
3rd Race – Trot - $44,100; E.H. Harriman Cup (1st Division) – 2 year old colts and geldings
  1 – High Pan Tolerance (9-5) – Comes off of two strong qualifiers. May advance here.
1A – Musclelaneous (9-5) – Just missed in NJSS. Should pick up first win here.  
  2 – Ice Machine (12-1) – May not keep up with a faster pace.
  3 – Zooming (5-1) – Raced greenly in last. Need to see more.
  4 – Forceful Action (8-1) – Seems to have a problem finishing mile.
  5 – Evil Urges (8-1) – Ships in from mid-west for first pari-mutuel start. One to watch.
  6 – Celebrity Bombay (9-2) – Big improvement in last when flat. Must mind manners to consider.
  7 – That’s A Check (3-1) – Decent debut in first pari-mutuel start. Respect.
Selections: 1A-1-5-7


5th Race - Trot $44,100; E.H. Harriman Cup (2nd Division) – 2 year old colts and geldings
1 – Consus Blue Chip (10-1) – Rail may improve chances but don’t see.
2 – Wellington Hall (12-1) – Has not been particularly competitive in the AM.
3 – Leader Of The Gang (5-2) – Winner of NJSS in crisp 1:58. Must include.
4 – Gunga Win (3-1) – Just missed against #3 and draws much better. Can reverse the finish.
5 – Getmorechips (15-1) – Faded in pari-mutuel debut. Pass.
6 – Whit (8-1) – Midwest shipper will need to pick up his game. Not impossible.
7 – Magnum Kosmos (4-1) – PA bred horse can win it all in first pari-mutuel start.
8 – Tiger’s Too Good (5-1) – Wouldn’t surprise but draws the worst.
Selections: 7-4-3

Out in Pittsburgh, the PA Sire Stakes are underway for three year old trotting fillies in addition to a couple of stallion series aces for 2yo trotting fillies. For those who may be interested, here are my selections for these races.

The Meadows, Wednesday, June 30, 2010
1st Trot - $20,000; Stallion Series - 2yo fillies (1st div)
1 – Aucune Hanover 7-2
4 – It’s Over Hanover 3-1
2 – Timocracy 6-1

4th Trot - $20,000; Stallion Series – 2yo fillies (2nd div)
6 – Newtech 4-1
1 – Easy Agenda 7-5
5 – Hawaiian Sweetie 5-2

6th Trot - $84,744; PASS – 3yo fillies (1st div)
4 – Merger Blue Chip 2-1
9 – Easy Dream 3-1
1 – Bunny Tech 20-1

8th Trot - $84,744; PASS – 3yo fillies (2nd div)
8 – Secret Magic 5-1
3 – Christiana Hanover 12-1
2 – Top Photo 5-1

10th Trot - $84,744; PASS – 3yo fillies (3rd div)
9 – Crown Laurel 5-1
4 – Barham Hanover 6-1
8 – Spicy Wings 5-2