RACE 1
7-Ideal Chill – Just missed in :26.2 here back on August 2, only three starts since, now off a sick scratch & comes back on 34 days rest in a complete toss up field, might be worth a swing
5-The Dark Shadow – Flashed speed & caught in a shuffle in last week’s comebacker, expected to show more back in a midpack stalking spot, but just one for 19 this season
8-Shim – Shows recent lines against N/W of 4 @ Pocono & offered some late pace in his debut here last week, at the mercy of pace & trip from post eight
RACE 2
2-Major Deception – Alagna-tuned 3YO had no chance from post ten last week, 1:49.3 winner here this season finally moves inside to stalk the speed & tap his potential
7-Respect Our Flag – Beaten favorite used hard, took heavy pressure & barely outsprinted with a gallant try last week, figures to be winging again in current sharp form for Team Bongiorno
5-Chaser Hanover – Closed into a :54.3 back half to gain the show at long odds behind Respect Our Flag last week & rates serious contender status off that effort
RACE 3
1-Pembroke Bada Bing – Struggling from outside posts in his last two in PA, gets substantial class relief & lands the rail in a field ripe for taking
2-Take A Wish – One for 22 this season, yet fresh off an inspiring effort last week, winner here in the past ramping up on the comeback trail & draws inside a soft field
10-You Cant Habit – Trotted the mile of his life with a perfect trip @ Pocono two starts back, draws a much tougher post here, but top form on his side
RACE 4
4-Sure Please – Trainer Andrew Harris took over in his last two, fresh off a narrow loss @ Pocono with pace at both ends of the mile, exits claimers & draws well
3-Ohio Larry – Winner in three of his last four made a smooth transition to the mile track with a rousing win as the even money favorite last week, draws inside for another slight class hike
8-Master Of Puppets – Grinded gamely for the place spot last week, steady veteran now lands a tougher post, yet matches up well with these
RACE 5
5-CC Big Boy Sam – Big M horse-for-the-course just missed a 14-1 upset in a sharp comeback with pace at both ends of the mile & stands out in this one
8-Big CC’s Rock – Romped for this price tag two starts back @ Pocono, 4YO stalking type will need a speed target to shoot at from a challenging post
1-Shadow Newton – Harrington invader has cycled forward & finally broke through for his first win in 25 starts this season, the rail is an ideal scenario for him here
RACE 6
8-My Delight – No factor from post ten in a useful acclimating mile. 1:51 winner here this season now gets some class relief to offset another challenging post
2-No Easy Day – Closed into a :54.3 back half for minor spoils last week, now moves inside second time Lasix & has faced tougher recently
3-Frankie Rocks A – Australian import dazzled in two qualifiers, then flashed speed & stopped as the chalk in Lexington, gets a chance to regroup in much easier spot here
RACE 7
6-Ocean Colony – Took a 1:49 mark here this season, makes a key third start off the bench & dips in class along with a few others in this intriguing match up
1-Sams A Champ A – Stormed home to take as mark of 1:50 here in late June, been maintaining solid form elsewhere, now gets class & post relief
5-Electric Western – Acclimated nicely with a solid second in his Big M debut last week, look for him to leave & stalk the expected speed in the competitive affair
RACE 8
5-Sicily – Left hard & got completely shuffled out of the race to last, then came bursting through heavy traffic in :26.3, looks like a live item to take advantage of the expected speed at a price
1-Harambe Deo – Lands the rail again fresh off a sparkling Big M debut, steamrolling to a new mark of 1:50.3, 4YO with upside is a threat to repeat for a high percentage barn
3-Americanprimetime – Grinded gamely from post nine & held the show in a gallant return to The Big M, classy 10-time winner in 2019 steps up again, yet draws better in pari-mutuel puzzler
RACE 9
7-Franco Totem N – Sat in & squeezed through to just miss as the heavy favorite in his Big M debut last week, stepping up with another challenging post, but has room to improve
3-Awesomeness – Saved ground & shook loose with a late lunge to nail the nose upset last week, bumped up a notch, but lands the same inside post & owns some back class
5-Griffon Hanover – Took a mark of 1:50.1 here this season, current form not inspiring, but gets further class relief, chance for a wake up call in a field loaded with possibilities
RACE 10
6-Steve Said – Rallied with a lot of extra zip to upset in his debut for trainer Andrew Harris, matches up well with this group & strong in the win column
4-Prophet Blue Chip – Stormed home from last to first with a career best 1:52 upset, 4YO with upside has pumped up his win total this season & draws much better
8-Rock Three Times – 1:52 winner @ The Big M this season showed his liking for this oval with a decisive wire-to-wire blowout as the heavy favorite last week, 10YO could surprise with a repeat performance
RACE 11
6-Barimah A – Major horse-for-the-course forced wide from a tough spot & just missed in his return to the Big M, now drops to the bottom condition & looms large
3-Stormont Czar A – Took aim first over & held well to be a close fourth just behind Barimah A last week, Team Harmon trainee also drops & draws inside on the comeback trail
9-Rockathon – Beaten favorite faded on an easy lead last week, has been chasing much tougher @ Yonkers recently & tries to rebound from a tougher post
RACE 12
4-The Mighty Marner – Late-blooming 3YO took his requisite tour of the oval last week, now has license to improve for Andrew Harris & draws well in a wide-open field
9-Daylyn Horizon – Has proven capable @ The Big M in the past, exits claimers after closing nicely to hit the board last week, yet will need some pace & trip luck from post nine
8-Spondulicks N – 1:53.1 winner here this season left alertly from the same outside post & picked up a check last week, gets a shot at some cheaper stock here
RACE 13
7-Backseat Terror – 8-time winner in 2019 with a mark of 1:51 here, won six in a row at one time this season, pace compromised as the beaten favorite last out, returns to The Big M in a much softer spot
3-Percy Blue Chip – Suddenly went on a speed mission from post eight & broke last out @ Pocono, drops further here for Team Burke & in line for a stalking trip from an improved post
6-Followthewind N – Made adjustment when she shipped in & rallied for the place money last week, she was tackling tougher elsewhere & has won here in the past
