Race: 1
Handicapper Picks: 4-6-1
Race Notes:

#4 DREAMED DAY is going 3^rd off a layoff and exits a 6^th place finish against similar company where he raced wide off of a gold rail.  He has now been freshened since that outing and stands to get a nice pace setup with some speed on both sides of him.  He is likely to be a fair price and should be involved in the late stages. #6 TURAATH narrowly missed in his last outing at this level and should be a heavy favorite in here based on that close finish.  He just seems a bit faster than most of his rivals in here and only a continued move forward by the top pick will keep this guy from earning the top prize.  #1 CANTRUSHPERFECTION starts for a barn that wins with 24% of its starters that are running at the claiming level off of their maiden win.  He beat a horrible field last time out but now stretches out with a couple of good works and has drawn favorably on the inside.

Race: 2
Handicapper Picks: 2-4-1
Race Notes:

In a field that is so subpar, #2 DIVINE INDY is worthy of consideration given that she ran a pretty good race on an off track last time out at Finger Lakes.  Her trainer specializes with horses coming off mid-range breaks and the fact that this gal showed increased speed in her last two outings is quite encouraging.  #4 NO GOAL is another stretching out for start #2 and she didn’t exactly embarrass herself in her debut.  The stretchout/blinkers on move usually works well on the inner track, especially on a day where the rail is strong, so give this gal serious consideration when constructing your Pick 4.  #1 MY SWEET EMILY is another 2^nd time starter from a barn that usually has more success with debuting runners.  She just worked steadily on the Belmont training track and is drawn favorably going two turns on this surface.

Race: 3
Handicapper Picks: 1-2-5
Race Notes:

Could it be possible that #1 NAUGHTY NEW YORKER can turn the tables on expected favorite #2 WISHFUL TOMCAT?  Well, Naughty New Yorker ran a pretty game race in the Alex M. Robb last month that ‘Tomcat won as he moved early and aggressively down the backstretch.  He stayed on nicely to grab the place spot and now lands in a field that features significantly more speed, which will hinder Wishful Tomcat’s chances.  That rival is on a staggering 8 race winning streak on conventional dirt with Ramon Dominguez aboard.  He has proven to be effective when stalking the early pace, so those might be the tactics they employ today.  #5 REFLECT TIMES is cutting back significantly in distance after finishing fourth in the Gallant Fox last time out.  He has a good late kick and like the top pick, he’ll benefit from the expected hot pace. 

Race: 4
Handicapper Picks: 8-7-4
Race Notes:

#8 LIGHTS OUT LISA raced outside of a speedster in her last start on a track that featured a really strong rail.  She now gets the riding services of Ramon Dominguez and recently worked a sharp half-mile on the inner track.  She has speed and there’s very little to her inside, so look for her to come out swinging. #7 SWEET A WAY had a rough trip in her debut and now cuts back in distance for start #2.  She worked a decent three furlongs on Wednesday and seems capable of making an impact in the late stages.  #4 GONE HOME is another 2^nd time starter from a strong barn who did some running in her debut.  Like the top pick, this daughter of Forest Danger raced against the grain of the track and that definitely hurt her chances. 

Race: 5
Handicapper Picks: 7-3-2
Race Notes:

#7 OEDIPUS O’NEAL is cutting back in distance for the ever dangerous combo of COntessa and Dominguez and this guy comes off a good 2^nd place finish in a tough field.  He now cuts back in distance for his 2^nd start off the bench and his last dirt sprint was quite good as he won a 20k N1Y up at Saratoga in August.  The only real concern with this guy is whether he’ll get the pace setup he needs today.  #3 MATTHEW T C has run well on this track over the last couple of years and now goes 3^rd off a 180+ day layoff for trainer Tim Hills.  He ran on well late in his most recent start and is gradually improving, so he’s worthy of consideration in here.  #2 HOPEFORTHEBEST woke up in a big way last time out as he looked to be on his way to victory before being collared late.  He is once again in very light with the triple bug astride and should be involved from the start towards the inside.

Race: 6
Handicapper Picks: 8-7-2
Race Notes:

#8 KELTIC FIGHTER made a huge middle move last time out going long, now gets a serious jockey upgrade, and is cutting back in distance for a capable barn.  He also drops in class today and will be a serious threat in the waning stages.  #7 GAME TOKEN ran a strong race last time out at this level and is clearly the one to beat based on that effort.  He hasn’t shown much speed in his prior two starts but should be dangerous from the outset.  #2 I’M HOOKED UP ran a good race last time out around one turn and has worked favorably since that outing, which portends a further move forward today.  Once again in light with the bug girl Jackie Davis, he’ll be a factor when it counts. 

Race: 7
Handicapper Picks: 1-3-5
Race Notes:

#1 VAUGHNDIDIT finished up nicely in her last outing after a poor break and rates a big chance in here going 2^nd off a layoff with a couple of very good workouts since her last start.  Her rail draw will force jockey CC Lopez to either send  and commit or rate just behind the lead but no matter what he chooses she’ll be in position when the running starts.  #3 IDLE GOSSIP has plenty of speed and should once again be on the engine in here coming off a win against N2L claimers on this surface.  She’s getting a rider change but is in good form and starts for a barn that often wins with horses coming off wins.  #5 CITY BROAD is in a new barn off a huge layoff for new trainer Bruce Levine and rates a big chance because she did some serious running before going to the shelf.  She has enough speed to be within range from the start and will be in the mix late.

Race: 8
Handicapper Picks: 6-7-8
Race Notes:#6 YAWANNA TWIST broke his maiden in fine fashion back in December over this track and looks like the one to beat in here.  He will be treated with lasix today and has already shown he can rate and finish, so look for him to be on the move late.  #7 MY FOREST BABY was another solid debut winner last time out and he looks like a horse who will get better with experience.  he has some speed but also can rate and that makes him a threat in here with a lot of speed-crazed individuals towards the inside.

Race: 9
Handicapper Picks: 1-3-12
Race Notes:

#1 MIND BOGGLING is cutting back in distance for trainer Jim Ferraro and moves back into restricted company this afternoon.  He just worked 3 furlongs and should be on the move in the waning stages this afternoon.  #3 WAYOFTHEFUTURE has the look of a firster who could jump up and surprise in here as there's very little talent among the entrants with experience.  His sire is not the best with firsters but his trainer is more than capable and his recent works are quite impressive.

In the Pick 4, let’s play: 2,7,8 with 1,2,3,5,7 with 6 with 1,2,3,9,10,12  TOTAL: 90