A 15-­‐race card greets us today as we now have reached the heart of the racing season…our first stake races took place over the weekend, as did the Kentucky Derby. A lot to look forward to over the next few months…let’s get it started with a nice profit today. Race 1 1 – SOUTHWIND VOLTAGE -­‐ Big payoff not likely, but he should be good 4 – SJ’S SUPER STAR – Very sharp right now, newcomer to the class 3 – CREDIT SCORE – Tough trip last time and still finished third Race 2 3 – CHECKOUT TERROR – Stiltner has done well here in the past 2 – PRADA SPUR – Improved last time, can improve a little more today 8 – ALL SET HANOVER – Made break last time, gets Neal back today 4 – MEDOLAND ONYX – Adds Lasix + makes 2nd start of the season Race 3 3 – VIXY – Too far down in class to overlook today, likely heavy favorite 7 – PROMISEMETHIS – Beaten favorite last time, may be a little value here 5 – PT’S BOOMERANG – Much better post today can yield better finish 9 – TIFFANY – Raced well for Zendt last time, but can’t draw a decent post Race 4 3 – NELLY HANOVER – Continues to race well week after week 2 – E R LEAH – Returns to former barn today, but has been off 3 weeks 4 – CC REI – Big post position improvement today has to help 1 – PATIENT AND TRUE – Hasn’t been top-­‐3 all season but draws rail Race 5 2 -­‐ LADYSTAR -­‐ Down in class, and had missed 20 days prior to last start 6 – ANGELIC STAR – Likely favorite, has been off 2 weeks but can win 1 – THINKYOUCANDANCE – Tough trip last time, could have similar route 8 – METRO VILLE – Has been good in this class, but from better posts Race 6 6 – LEADING MAN – Raced well in only start in this class 4 – BOOTSWITHTHEFUR – Will draw some attention with Wilder this week 10 – BSMAXIMUMMOONDREAM – Can win, but needs to work out trip 2 – BALLAGIO HANOVER – First time in claimer, but has had gait trouble Race 7 5 – SEVENTH SECRET – Has been facing tougher in recent starts 7 – HICKORY ICON – Big mile last week, definitely can win today 3 – HE’S GOT IT – Up in class after easy win, will be tested more here 4 – STARTHIMUP – Also up in class after a good win Race 8 2 -­‐ CALCUTTA – Good post draw can be to her benefit today 4 – FROST FREE HANOVER – Big win in series final, should be good here 5 – MAXAMILLUS – Longshot Special, could be ready for first start 8 – ENDURO HANOVER – Post will make it hard to continue 2nd streak Race 9 2 -­‐ DOUBELIEVEINMAGIC – Former claimer could earn first Preferred win 6 – CERTIFIED IDEAL – Good win last time, certainly could repeat 3 – VOCAL HANOVER – Has been racing much better than finishes appear Race 10 6 – BROADWAY BEAUTY – Longshot Special could get good trip here 1 – BOYSDROOLGIRLSRULE – Draws inside post, not sure if that’s good 7 – DIZZY RIZZY – Good win last time, but from much better post Race 11 2 – FIXED INCOME – Made good move last time, could be ready for a win 7 – POWERFUL PULSE – Veteran can use her experience against young field 1 – BELLA KNIGHT – Just doesn’t seem to have killer instinct to win 8 – POSITIVE CHANGE – Longshot Special, don’t be shocked if she wins Race 12 8 – SILVER CREDIT – Returns without Lasix after big qualifier in Ohio 3 – DON’T BLINK – Extra condition added to race gets her into field 6 – ZORGWIJK KINGPIN – Adds Lasix today, hope for quick improvement 2 – FANTASY’S CHIPCHIP – Always a longshot, yet always competitive Race 13 2 – CLEAR CHARACTER – Down in class, had missed a month before last 8 – STAR KEEPER – I may have picked her to win from better post 1 – PINK CAMO – Just hasn’t been good this year, hope for better 3 – MISS PINKY PIE – Down in class after good 3rd place finish Race 14 5 – SOUTH BEACH BABE – Was OK last time, but will need more today 3 – RADAR LOVER – Good mile from bad post last week, could win here 4 – RT REDYOURRIGHTS – Couldn’t catch Radar Lover last week 7 – BURN TIME HANOVER – New barn this year, could surprise here Race 15 2 – TRINDLE HANOVER – Adds Lasix after a win in same class 8 – FINEST TERROR – Good mile last time, needs to overcome post 8 3 – DESTINY’S DESIRE – Beaten favorite last 2 starts 7 – CAVIART GINGER – Drops back down in class, can compete here Here is this week’s HORSES TO WATCH list, courtesy of The Professor’s colleague, The Capper… -­‐ Sarah's Creek -­‐ Repeat win candidate at current level -­‐ Ronny B Fast – Likely choice in next, but good exotic wheel propositon -­‐ Zanna Royal -­‐ Tough first up in latest -­‐ Stately's Revenge -­‐ Marked improvement in recent effort -­‐ Mountain Dewey -­‐ Good ’14 debut for the Pavers -­‐ Springvalley Belle -­‐ 2014 debut in Stallion Series was solid -­‐ Light Up The Sky -­‐ Classy vet should fare well vs. 10.000 purse level -­‐ Perma Grin -­‐ Hampered by poor racing luck in last start -­‐ Richesse Oblige S -­‐ Behind stopping horse on 5/3, no chance thereafter Longshots : He Rocks It All, Blueridge Abigail, My Last Tri, Queen Creek GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 800-­‐848-­‐1880 HANDICAPPING SELECTIONS For Monday, May 5, 2014 RECENT RESULTS
SATURDAY: Five wins in 12 races, good for $27.40. FRIDAY: Five winners on the afternoon, along with three nice exacta boxes that returned a total of $88, plus one superfecta box that paid $870+. Not our best day, but we’ll take it. DON’T FORGET – ADDED RACE CARD MAY 17 – PREAKNESS DAY! LIVE RACING at 11:25AM.