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**TheGame** · 01-16-2016, 07:55 AM

Re: Horse Racing Info. 1/16

Woodbine Harness: Saturday 1/16 Analysis
By Garnet Barnsdale

DRF HARNESS

Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

20-CENT PICK 5: 2,8/1/1.6/6,8/ALL = $16

EARLY PICK 4: 6,8/1,5,7,8,9/2,5/1,5,7 = $60

LATE PICK 4: 2,5,6/2,5,6,7/1,3/2,4,6 = $72

MEET STATS: 192 - 584 / $1035.80 BEST BETS: 30 - 53 / $102.60

SPOT PLAYS: 16 - 53 / $183.80

Best Bet: BETIT TO GETIT (2nd)

Spot Play: TENDTOWIN (9th)

Race 1

(2) WARAWEE PROTON lost all chance at the start last time but won 3 of 5 previous to that break in stride. He looks as good as any in as weak a $12K claimer as you'll see here. (8) KREMLIN closed well into a slowing pace on a night where the track was killing speed but he should contend here. (10) BLUSH AND CRUSH looks like a contender by default, even from out there.

Race 2

(1) BETIT TO GETIT showed considerable grit last week re-rallying very late in the stretch to win. She'll be tough to beat here starting from the inside. (2) GREYSTONE LADYLIKE never entered contention last week after starting from the outside. The shorter field helps her considerably and she is a big threat here. (4) MS MAC N CHEESE projects to get a good trip near the front and should share.

Race 3

(6) J CS JAKE stayed flat and raced much better last week. Maybe Moreau has his issues fixed; top call. (1) WINE PHOTO stopped in the lane last week but the track was playing against his style that night. He should rebound with a better effort here. (5) PETTY HANOVER has won off two sweet trips in a row. He may not be as lucky here.

Race 4

(6) COOL ROCK was an impressive winner last week and should offer a good price here on the class rise. Slight nod over (8) CAMAES FELLOW blasted last week but took a major shuffle as there were several lead changes. He could take this lesser group all the way. (3) HES A SENSATION also drops and should close late for a share.

Race 5

(9) EVERY INTENTION went a huge trip on the lead to fall just short in the Snowshoe series last week. He is one of several in with a shot here. Best to go deep in multi-race wagers. (8) KING OF DELIGHT ships in and drops from non-winners of three company; another contender. (1) TEAM CAPTAIN gets post relief here and could get a better trip on cover leaving from the inside.

Race 6

(2) BRINGHOME THEBLUE was one of only three winners from 11 races that turned for home with a lead and held it last Saturday. He is in tremendous form and should bring another good price here. (5) MOHAWK WARRIOR will take all the money in the win pool and is the obvious one to beat. (6) JULERICA has an erratic stride at times but always closes well down the lane. He's a good one for triactor tickets.

Race 7

(7) TOTAL LEE was totally blocked until very late last week but was flying once free. These are tougher but the price will be better, too. (5) OUR HOT MAJORETTE recovered nicely from an uncharacteristic miscue and will be tough vs. these if she behaves. (1) HOPE FOR PADDY plunges in class and won last time she was in a similar class. She's an obvious threat.

Race 8

(5) MCKINNEY got fried early last week and should have less competition for the front here in this easier class; top call. (6) STAR COVER was bottled up late last week on an off track. He can improve sharply here with a better trip. (2) MACH PRIDE won impressively Monday night and isn't out of this despite the rise in class.

Race 9

(5) TENDTOWIN went a big first over trip off the claim last week now jumps in class which will only inflate his price; call to upset. (7) VELOCITY DRIVEN is in tremendous form and is a must-use in the late Pick 4. (2) SOMEWHERE FANCY beat better two back and is another that has to be considered.

Race 10

(1) VITAL SIGN closed powerfully off excess cover last week and moving inside here should only help. (3) IDOLE DUHARAS left hard and finished fast to win off the claim and should get another good trip here. (8) CHEYENNE REIDER continues to race well despite starting from the outside every week; consider.

Race 11

(6) MACH A WISH raced well when last at this level and should be able to work out a decent trip here; slight nod in the finale. (4) MURRAYFIELD flew home to win off a layoff and can contend here, too. (2) ST LADS PENNY LANE closed belatedly last week but missed a check. The inside post should help here. (7) AINSLEYNOELLE chased a very tough winner home last week in a decent effort and should get a piece of this. (5) YOUR MY SECRET faces tougher off a sharp win but can grab a check here.

**TheGame** · 01-16-2016, 07:56 AM

Re: Horse Racing Info. 1/16

Meadowlands: Saturday 1/16 Analysis
By Derick Giwner

DRF HARNESS

Race 3 - $30,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool

Race 5 - $25,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

Race 9 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

MEET STATS: 64 - 215 / $340.10 BEST BETS: 8 - 16 / $28.30

Best Bet: MOONLIGHT RANSOM (5th)

Spot Play: ETHAN HANOVER (12th)

Race 1

Two-thirds of the field is slated to sell on Monday, so I wouldn’t be shocked if one of those six jumped up with a big mile. Of the group, I think (5) JK ONAROLL probably needs a big effort more than the rest to sell for a good number. I’ve seen hints of some talent from this 3-year-old and he should be tighter in his second start since June. (8) CONNECTING FLIGHT avoided any breaking issues by rolling along at his own pace on the engine. This guy has the speed to go a long way. (3) BRED TO RACE showed improvement in his first start for Burke and can build on that effort. Along with the top two choices, the other sale horses are: (9) GRAND THEFT, (1) MAJOR IN LIFE, (7) MISSILE J & (2) BETTOR MEMORIES.

Race 2

(5) DOCTOR BUTCH was in the midst of rating the third quarter when Bushwacker came to call at full speed and blew him away last Saturday. My feeling is that if Campbell had ‘Butch’ rolling with a big third quarter the outcome may have been different, but hindsight is 20/20. I’ll give him another shot. (4) ATTA BOY DAN ships in sharp from Dover where he defeated likely favorite (6) BUSHWACKER in their last meeting on December 28. The latter has done everything right in his two Meadowlands starts this year.

Race 3

It is hard to get excited about any of these horses, which is obvious by my selection of (7) SOME MAJOR BEACH, who hasn’t won since 2014. While his form hasn’t been great, he does get a new driver this week and sometimes a different set of hands at the controls makes all the difference. (6) PIECE OF THE ROCK actually comes off a win, which registers as red-hot in this field. (8) VISA VIPER makes his second start off the bench and could show more. He is just 4 for 65 lifetime, though.

Race 4

(5) TRUE BLUE HALL hasn’t been able to get over the top lately but seems to be in a good spot this week where he can control the action or at worse sit the pocket. (4) MIDNIGHT LIGHTNING had too much ground to make up last time. Perhaps Campbell in the bike will get him back in the winner’s circle. (3) MR CENSI brushed and just lasted a week ago; big shot again. (7) J T would be no surprise; shows speed this week?

Race 5

(1) MOONLIGHT RANSOM took some action at the windows despite starting from post 10 last Saturday and failed to live up to the hype on a night where you needed to be close to the pace to win. He lands in the perfect spot this week and should bring a top effort. (7) ADDWATER will need a bit of pace help on the engine, but he could menace at least in the exotics if the trip works in his favor. (5) DREAMZZZZ R FOR U raced okay last time and adds Gingras now.

Race 6

(4) SO TAKE THAT has seemed like a horse that is ready to win but needed a ‘kick in the ass’ to get over the top (to be clear, I’m not saying drivers should be allowed to kick horses . . . it’s just a saying). I’m willing to take a shot at what should be a decent price that Gingras can prove to be the wake-up call this gelding needs. (9) DINNER AT THE MET wired the field impressively last time and rolls right back at the same level. (5) ALL WEEK couldn’t be any sharper; hard to toss.

Race 7

(3) POINTSMAN was my pick last week before Campbell opted off. Now we finally get a catch-driver in the bike and hopefully we’ll see the top effort I’m expecting. (4) NOBETTORPLACETOBE likely makes his final start for Burke as he is in the sale Monday. Something tells me we will see a more aggressive effort this week; dangerous. (9) CAN HE GO didn’t have the best opportunity to show his best in a bulky 14-horse field last time; maybe. (5) VICTORY AHEAD looked super two starts back but remains in against slightly tougher now.

Race 8

(4) ULTIMATE BEACHBOY drops again this week as he continues to work his way back into top shape. Burke trainee should have an easy path to the front this week and have a big shot at the win prior to Monday’s sale. (5) JET AIRWAY has a win and a second in his last two starts in this condition. If he catches live cover, watch out! (6) STARSKY’S DREAM N was Tetrick’s choice over three other viable horses, which is very interesting. This guy finished with good energy in his qualifier and caught my eye. (7) COBALT MAN has back class and seems ready to fire in his third start back.

Race 9

(3) OUR DRAGON KING drops back down to the NW $7,500 level where he won by four back in November. He didn’t exactly have a great trip last time and you have to think this high percentage barn will have him ready since he is another horse in the sale Monday. (1) CASTLE FLIGHT & (2) MUDSLIDE are also moving down the class ladder and figure prominently. (4) EASTEND EDDIE is an honest horse that should be involved at some point.

Race 10

(9) MAJOR WAR was used to a fast half and held reasonably well in his first start in more than four weeks. I’m going to stick with him and hope Tetrick can work some magic from the outside post. (2) MEL MARA hasn’t been seen in a pari-mutuel race since September 2014 but qualified back in good order while under a drive late. Lightly raced 7-year-old has ability and is slated to be sold Monday. (5) AIMO HANOVER wheels right back in the same class despite winning last time. (7) SOMETIMES SAID is another horse with class making his first start since 2014.

Race 11

(10) HERE COMES SWIFTY has some excuses for his lack of recent success. He steps down a notch on the class ladder and adds Tetrick tonight. (3) FRATERNITY was a determined winner last time, his third victory in his previous four starts. He may just be able to handle the tougher competition. (1) JUNGLE OF TERROR flashed speed last time and took the field a long way despite facing pressure in the mile.

Race 12

(3) ETHAN HANOVER double-drops tonight and has no excuses. (5) UF FAST FEELIN blew away the field at this level a week ago; sharp. (2) ESCAPE THE NEWS has improved since moving to the Meadowlands.

Race 13

(4) MAH SISH N finished fast from post nine last time and seems to be in a spot where a switch in tactics to early speed might produce great results; we’ll see. (7) BETTOR THAN YOU is another Burke horse slated to sell in the Mixed Sale on Monday. Like (5) ASHLEY’S HUSBAND, they both drop out of the Open Handicap and merit some attention.

Race 14

(4) AROCKIN HANOVER took care of business in this class last week and gets another free ride. (1) AVENUE HANOVER showed some signs of life chasing the top choice last Saturday. He is capable of waking up with one big mile. (5) PENN TURBO TED won a race in 1:53 here last year, so don’t ignore him completely in a field full of mostly dull horses. (8) EIGHT TEN EOM can leave well off the gate and might last for a good piece.

**TheGame** · 01-16-2016, 07:56 AM

Re: Horse Racing Info. 1/16

Yonkers: Saturday 1/16 Analysis
By Matt Rose

DRF HARNESS

MEET STATS: 9 - 22 / $71.20 BEST BETS: 1 - 2 / $4.10

Best Bet: VALIDUS DEO (9th)

Spot Play: ELRAMA N (1st)

Race 1

(6) ELRAMA N was aggressively handled off the holiday layoff and flattened from the pocket late; Bamond trainee should be tighter in his second start of the year. (1) UPFRONT COUNTRYBOY gave way badly after also being aggressively handled and I expect the Godinez horses to all be better this week. (4) JUSTIFIED was better than his line looks last out, where the leader stopped in his face.

Race 2

(3) ROCK TO GLORY gets some needed class relief tonight and should be a player versus these. (4) AMERICAN RAGE raced well last week to be second best and he's been knocking on the door for a while now. (1) DULL ROAR offered nothing last out, but he lands the rail tonight and the Ford trainee should be considered for a share.

Race 3

(2) ARI ALLSTAR essentially toured the track last week while having no chance from the outside post; he loses Bartlett tonight but that can only help the price. (3) FAT MANS ALLEY took money last out but never had a prayer of reaching; he drops, moves inside, keeps the leading driver and obviously has a big chance. (6) URBANA BAYAMA has closed nicely in his last two; he should be coming late again.

Race 4

(1) WINDS OF CHANGE returns for his 2016 campaign for Jimmy Takter and he should be able to take these the distance from this spot. (3) KIPPENBERGER N is another Bamond trainee who should be tighter tonight and offer more. (2) THORN IN YOUR SIDE returns locally from Canada for Auciello and he should be close up throughout.

Race 5

(4) CYCLONE KIWI N gets class relief off last week's needed race and from this spot I expect Bartlett to be heading to the front. (5) SUNFIRE BLUE CHIP has been lightly raced over the last couple of seasons but obviously he has loads of talent; he'll certainly attract attention tonight. (1) CAUTION SIGNS gets serious post relief and should be in line for a live stalking trip.

Race 6

(8) PHIL YOUR BOOTS was in for an $8K claiming tag just a few months ago and now he's assigned post eight in the Open and deservedly so; Andrew Harris trainee will be firing hard. (2) MELMERBY BEACH has been a nice purchase so far for Annunziata but he has missed a month and may need a start before we see his best. (4) ASLAN was a steady second to the top choice last week.

Race 7

(2) TEXAS TERROR N took money, sat in, had pace but it was too late in his U.S. debut; he should be more aggressively handled tonight. (1) STATESMAN N can't seem to get over the hump at this level but the Burke trainee has been racing very well and is tough to ignore from this spot. (4) BULLET BOB is another veteran who has been live recently.

Race 8

(7) RONNY BUGATTI raced very well to be second best to a sharp winner last week, his first start in over three weeks; gelding drops in class and should be aggressively handled from this outside post. (2) STOLEN CAR remains at the same level as his win last week when he sat a perfect trip; he's capable of repeating but needs another live journey. (3) BIG JER was uninvolved in his 2016 debut; he's been competitive at this level in the past.

Race 9

(2) VALIDUS DEO toured the track last week in a needed start; he's a different horse when drawn inside and Bartlett will take command from this spot. (5) RURAL ART returns to Sears, drops in class and looks like a player. (1) CHEYENNE SEEBER draws best and will be saving ground from this spot.

Race 10

(3) DONAU closed nicely off live cover last week to be third best; gelding had a solid 2015 season where he banked almost 150K and he looks like a perfect fit here at this level and from this post. (1) IN COMMANDO was a winner four back from the rail the last time he was in with NW18000 types. (6) ONE THROUGH TEN does have good early speed at his disposal if Dube chooses to use it.

Race 11

(3) POLAK A has never been one of my favorites but he did race decently last week versus better in a needed start and he should be firing early. (1) MCARDLE ROYALE N looked good going coast to coast in his U.S. debut for DiDomenico. (5) HIGHVIEW CONALL N was very good last week just getting outbattled by the favorite but he's outside what he has to beat tonight and may be at a tactical disadvantage.

Race 12

(1) CASIMIR JITTERBUG almost comically gets to drop in class off a win last week as the favorite and he draws best to boot; he's default selecting from this spot. (2) ROLAND N ROCK successfully transitioned to the aged ranks with a nice win last week and he stays at this level with another good draw; good matchup here. (7) DUEL IN THE SUN fired hard last week and pulled off the big upset; he will be a good price again and is worth considering.

**TheGame** · 01-16-2016, 07:56 AM

Re: Horse Racing Info. 1/16

SPOT PLAYS

For Saturday

TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE

Aqueduct (2nd) Real Estate Rich, 9-2
(7th) Box Office, 6-1

Charles Town (4th) Mighty Bop, 4-1
(7th) Bazinga B, 5-1

Delta Downs (3rd) Skee Ball, 3-1
(9th) Sinister Spinner, 4-1

Fair Grounds (4th) Tizahandful, 6-1
(12th) Gustav Bay, 6-1

Golden Gate Fields (2nd) Swiss Skimmer, 7-2
(5th) Sea of Magic, 8-1

Gulfstream Park (2nd) Western Reserve, 10-1
(9th) You Bought Her, 10-1

Laurel (2nd) Prospector's Heart, 9-2
(8th) Majestic Hussar, 6-1

Mahoning Valley (5th) Citizen John, 3-1
(8th) Petunia Be Careful, 6-1

Oaklawn Park (2nd) Kinetic, 6-1
(7th) Adore, 9-2

Penn National (1st) Durendal, 4-1
(8th) Dan and Sheila, 4-1

Sam Houston (5th) David R., 8-1
(10th) Berry Loud, 6-1

Santa Anita (5th) Adios Princess, 6-1
(6th) Doodetta, 6-1

Sunland Park (5th) I Got It, 7-2
(8th) Taylor Rhythm, 5-1

Tampa Bay Downs (6th) Holiday Boy, 7-2
(9th) Tutti Sanno, 7-2

Turf Paradise (5th) With a Twist, 3-1
(7th) Perfectly Majestic, 4-1

Turfway Park (2nd) Aaron Again, 5-1
(5th) Ghostly Wonder, 3-1

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