RACE 1
5-Steve Said – Was caught too far back after a slow start from post seven in the slop last week, was on quite a roll before that & makes his second start off the claim with Joe Lee
1-Scirocco Mistysaid – Brushed & crushed them with a new lifetime mark as the heavy favorite, makes his third start off a sick scratch from the rail & stands out
9-Frankandjoanne – Fresh off a game speed try in the slop & narrow loss @ Freehold before that, versatile veteran has come around & worth a long look despite the outside draw
RACE 2
5-Oberto – Way too far out of it after being bothered from post ten last week, Big M lover finally draws a decent post & owns a big late kick
7-Grandma Heidi – Grandma looms large fresh off another close second in the slop from post nine last week, hasn’t missed the board this season & no standouts to deal with here
2-All American N – NZ import rallied to hit the board just behind Grandma Heidi last week, seems to have regrouped for Team Toscano & draws inside to show more
RACE 3
5-Gotwuteverittakes – Figured to be sitting a big one off that close second two starts back & broke in the slop last week, has a big chance to rebound in a field begging to be beaten
8-Battle Born AS – Chased a revved up Life Well Lived in the slop last week, nice stalking win before that, tough draw, but form superior in a mixed bag field of question marks
6-Godspell Hall – Lightly-raced 5YO for the high percentage Nifty Norman rates contender status off his latest qualifier against some quality foes & doesn’t face much here
RACE 4
4-Silk Z Tam – Just two for 22, yet did flash some late pace in her comebacker on Lasix last week & draws well again with something to build on
3-Dangerousprecedent – Beaten favorite finished a solid second after two straight wins, draws inside again fresh off the claim & looks like the one to reel in
6-Pointtoheaven – Lightly-raced 5YO has been gaining confidence on half milers & gets a chance to step up here at our lowest TM level
RACE 5
6-Cyclone Maximus – Left alertly & came out of a shuffle to finish willingly for minor spoils last week, has tumble down the condition ladder & this is an ideal spot
4-Broadway Bruiser – Boy, did The Bruiser ever come to life with that blowout in the slop last week, draws better in the same class to prove that was no fluke
1-Broadway Promise – The other Broadway has been on the fringes in his last two, yet did stay flat & was better, now he’s in line for a smooth stalking trip from the rail
RACE 6
4-Eye Ofa Tiger AS – Still gathering momentum on the comeback trail, beaten favorite when he just missed in :26.4 two starts back & has the talent to rebound off another miscue
3-Very Very Fast – Bounced back with a well-driven mile upset last week, 11YO off to a strong start this season & draws well to work out a similar trip
2-In Secret – Beaten heavy favorite broke in the slop @ Yonkers last week, gutsy winner here on 2-14 in line to leave aggressively from an inside draw for Team Burke
RACE 7
8-Our Art And Heaven – Thought he was home free for the repeat & had to settle for second last week, gate speed overcomes post eight & sharpening form makes him a contender
3-Modern Yankee – Was a much better runner up in his second start off the bench here, look for more speed from an improved post in this wide open match up
5-Tailgunner Hanover – Gunner was once again forced into a first over grind & still held third last week, twice beaten favorite can atone with a better trip
RACE 8
8-Infiniti AS – Just missed in his last two as he gets his fourth consecutive class drop, 1:52 performer @ The Red Mile last year trending in a positive direction
5-Lasa Dida Lady – This Lady has been superb in her last two with a grinding narrow loss followed by a gallant score last week, sharp enough to handle the slight bump up in class
4-Allindotime – Made a successful transition to the mile track with a close second to Lasa Did Lady, while showing trot at both ends last week & draws well to follow up
RACE 9
2-Exotic Dance – Was on a roll before her terrible trip from post nine in the slop last week, moves inside to control her destiny with a smooth stalking trio for Team Bongiorno
7-JB’s Shooting Star – Beaten favorite rated well & gunned down in the slop last week, now her post is tougher, but remains at a reduced level, 1:50.3 winner here this season overdue
3-Enchanted Eva – How good is Eva? Wow, that was some wake-up win, took a new mark in the slop for her new connections, rewarded with an improved post for the double class hike
RACE 10
5-Southwind Chrome – Freshened by Team Cullipher & qualified with plenty, comes back brimming with confidence & the Bionic Man, look for him on or near the lead
4-Muscle Diamond – Displayed his usual late kick given a perfect drive by Gingras & couldn’t get to the well-rated Joey Bats last week, look for a similar trip from the same post
8-Joey Bats – Joey is the main concern fresh off an aggressive score in the slop last week, 12-time winner last season just getting warmed up for Andrew Harris
RACE 11
4-Manhattan Play – Has been coming around recently, fresh off a lively second to the raging Enchanted Eva, back inside & gets another shot at this bottom condition
9-Ilana Z Tam – Beaten favorite was an improved second in the slop last week, moves outside, but makes her third start since a sick scratch & takes another swing at this lowest level
10-Teal Hanover – Pounced on the favorite Dangerousprecedent to score a mild upset in the slop last week, tighter & acclimated, deserves a long look despite post ten
RACE 12
3-Oh Jonny B Good N – Has been struggling against tougher $10,000 claimers @ Yonkers since the claim by Juan Cano, ships into much easier spot & draws inside
4-Winning Chip – Lightly-raced 3YO with some potential makes his second start off the bench & draws well to show speed & gain confidence in a very soft field
7-Spondulicks N – Sputtered for some reason in that Leap Year Final after showing positive signs in his previous two, has a chance to rebound in a camera-shy field
RACE 13
5-Bettor Trix N – Suffered an equipment break in her comeback last week, shows two gutsy wins @ Dover Downs in January & this is a much easier spot to rebound here
4-Sudden Passing – Launched a wide late bid & nailed the favorite JB’s Shooting Star in the slop last week, Team Burke-tuned mare looms large from the same inside post
7-You Should Be Here – Took a mark of 1:51.3 here last season, scored fresh off the bench @ Freehold, now makes her third start off the bench & has the class to surprise these
