Race 5
HE’S SO FINE – Shooting too high in latest but stretching out again with aggressive drop; Preciado barn hot again.
BLUEGRASS CHAT – Folded under pressure sprinting but capable of leading long way with softer fractions.
CALIPARTY – Stuck in second tier allowance level for ages but finally drops and possibility with one week rest.
FIRE ALARM – Wore down loose pacesetter seven weeks ago for tenth career score; back up claiming ladder.
Race 6
BENSATIONAL – Ran into tiger following hiatus and appears best against softer group for Pino stable.
THIS MIGHT BE - Battled throughout against solid favorite for new connections this level; speed from outside.
EL GUERO GUANTERO – Prominent all way at Monmouth despite making just second start in over year; fitter now.
SIENA INDIAN – Speedy gelding appears to prefer turf and on losing streak but likely to take these part way.
Race 7
MIA TORRI – Nearly upset graded stake at Charles Town after firing three straight in Chicago; finds ideal spot.
TRUE ROMANCE – Battled quality opponent locally and also sharp at Saratoga but developed case of seconditxis.
FORMBY – Crushed bulky field in Tampa debut then shelved since March; Delacour stable gets them ready.
KALABAKA – Frequently close and shorter break between races this time but another preferring runner-up role.
Race 8
TONASAH – Just missed after awkward break in comeback at Penn National; graded stakes-placed in past.
WAKE UP MAMA – Disliked wet surface as usual but often close and capable but history of seconds and thirds.
AWESOME SINGER – Primed for sprint dueling this far in route; prior outing for Guerrero very encouraging.
CHILLY START – Keeps firing elsewhere with closing punch but dull only local attempt earlier in season.
Race 9
MAJESTIC HUSSAR – Shelved since February after competing nicely in stakes; Campbell barn successful shipping.
COCKED AND LOADED – Appeared certain winner then run down late this spot; strong form recent months.
A FLEET ATTITUDE – Valuable claim for several barns and seeks repeat this spot but pushed to limit again.
DOM THE BOMB – Rapid Midwest campaigner also sharp at Saratoga when Jason Servis took for $40,000.
Race 10
MODERN HARMONY – Humbled by smashing winner for much higher tag at Belmont; romped before and new barn.
ICE BLUE VISION – Dueled long way in determined effort when easily second best; conqueror fired again as runner-up
DUSTY STREET – Circled full field from extreme outside post in good effort; might work out more favorable journey.
FAITHINVICTORIA – Lightly raced but romped only local appearance and now in Pino barn as contender.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016
Best Bets:
MONBA GIRL (4th)-- MIA TORRI (7th)
Race 1
PRINCESS SKYLAR – Encouraging try in July debut and should handle rivals with more numerous losses if ready.
BOHEMIAN BLISS – West Coast shipper quick and competed well at prestigious Del Mar meet; worked “bullet” locally.
NATURAL WARRIOR – Hit board as longshot last pair and second best behind New York invader in mud.
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DONT BLINK – Unruly prior to forcing pace again and makes presence felt early switching to “bug” rider.
Race 2
DOLLED UP – Drops after failing to offer true measure and could benefit from contested pace at helpful yardage.
A WING AND A SONG – Significant drop in first start since July and obvious threat if ready; up for tag this time.
UN PO DI VINO – Also quick but lightly raced and Breen barn clicking at 34% rate locally; likely one to catch.
JUST LISTEN – Sharp now but faces early pressure and hampered by stamina issues; fits at this level.
Race 3
EXTROVERT – Mads up ground in Gulfstream finale and should be prepared for route changing management again,
SHOT GUN RED – Easily second best as marginal favorite when dropped to this level; capable but bit erratic.
POINT LEADER – Victim of poor starts in both attempts at Penn National and possibility stretching out first time.
BLYDE RIVER – Narrowly beaten in race switched to main track in 11th attempt; should be gaining late.
Race 4
MONBA GIRL – Late surge in classier field and romped in prior route; improving late kick and extra ¼ mile aids.
BRAZILIAN SYMPHONY – Made progress as longshot and shows speed then ability other occasions; fits on best.
SHEISLIKEICE – Extended losing streak but often closer than anticipated; needs to put it all together for upset.
SANDY’S SONG – Used up after poor start when slightly overmatched; captured prior two starts in game style.
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