Race 1

• 3 Radamel – showed some speed in a SAR sprint where he was bet positively. Switched trainers since that one to David Cannizzo. Has a steady series of works for race 2.
• 2 Richie’s Rich – Ran a good learning race first time out at SAR where he was bet down to favoritism. Didn’t have the best of trips but should improve today.
• 1 Ackeret – first timer for Rudy Rodriguez who has been hot at the fall meet. Good series of workouts for this debut.
• 7 Whateveryouwant – first two starts nothing to get excited about, but does drop from better MSW to the claiming ranks.

Race 2

• 11 Flamingo Lane – Abigail Adsit trainee is a short neck away from five wins in a row. She won her last and no reason not to continue today. Fastest figures but has to overcome the outside post.
• 2 Edie – Jumps up a little for Chris Englehart but has been consistent since May. Is 6 for 6 in the money at BEL.
• 4 Lady’s Lunar Luck – Hasn’t won this year but has been competitive. More likely to finish in the money than win.
• 9 Arsenal – 7 year old mare has only 18 starts, indicating some physical issues. but when she starts she runs competitively.

Race 3

• 4 Simple Love – Kentucky bred started his career in Ireland but returned to the states this summer. Has run well with the addition of Lasix and fits with this crew.
• 3 Radiant Cut – didn’t start well last out but in her prior three races was competitive. Both turf wins have come at BEL.
• 6 Medalglia d’Argento – has turned into a closer since claimed by Linda Rice three races ago. Her last she stayed a little closer to the pace but was no match for Snowbell. Perhaps Rice has figured out how to get the best out of her.
• 5 Blisstering Strike – despite being bumped her last grass sprint at Laurel she ran pretty well. Better on grass for sure.

Race 4

• 4 Horatio – won a NW1X at BEL in June but hasn’t had a closing kick since then. Given his ten starts in 2014 he probably need the 9 weeks rest.
• 5 Glory Game – Woke up last race where he pressed and stayed on evenly throughout the race. At 15-1 ML might be worth a look.
• 1/1a Reggie D/Decesion Point – Neither runner has shown a lot of interest in winning but they are good prospects to finish in the money
• 2 Hurry Up Alan – One of the few Jacobson hasn’t gotten to win lately. However, he owns the horse so he may have greater incentive today. Drops to his lowest level this year.

Race 5

• 4 Dreaming of Danny – has been claimed his last two outings. Showed good speed in his latest, although it was in the slop. Back on the turf today; he is one of two at BEL
• 8 Royal Blessing – Makes a big drop for Albertrani and clearly he needed the relief. Has been running longer but does show two wins at the distance.
• 1/1a Dubai Time/Back Away – Dubai Time has been right there at the wire in his last two starts. Back Away has won a third of his races and nearly half of his turf starts. Given Saez is named on both, one or the other should scratch
• 6 Summer Sunset – should have the lead although this is his first time on the turf. We’ll see how long he lasts.

Race 6

• 8 Alexandrie – Went off as the favorite for Pletcher. Took the lead but gave it up badly. Pletcher has been working the horse lights out on the turf and gives her a first race on it today. Will be bet again but has great prospects.
• 7 Perfect Freud – has two starts and showed improvement in her last. One of the few with turf experience.
• 6 Stolen Victory – had all sorts of excuses in the mud last out. Looking for her to run a much improved race today.
• 3 Miss Matzoball – has the best pace figure of the horses that have started. Improved substantially last out with Lasix and if she stays on that track could be the winner.

Race 7

• 2 Here’s Zealicious – horse is relatively hidden in this race. Was claimed by Contessa two back and he immediately jumped her up over her head. Her next was on a sloppy racetrack and she stumbled and made the death move to rush up into the race. With a clean start she could win this one at nice odds.
• 7 Run a Dubb Dubb – Rice trainee has been off since May but before that was something of a win machine.
• 1 Bridgetta – has been competitive in her last five races and is 8 of 10 first or second at BEL
• 5 Irish Sweepstakes – Hennig has been having a good meeting so far and off her best she is competitive with these.

Race 8

• 3 Red Vine – in his last 10 has only finished out of the money once. Competitive with these.
• 9 Can’thelpbelieving – consistent runner should be closing in the stretch.
• 7 Joe’s Blazing Aaron – beat a few in this field going wire to wire. Will try the same tactic today.
• 4 Arctic North – fastest last race pace figure. Hasn’t won this year but usually gives a good accounting

Race 9

• 10 Tom’s Vision – seven start maiden has the best figures of any of the previous starters. Dropping from MSW so looking for a better effort today.
• 3 The Frood Dude – last race was his best.
• 11 Wishandaprayer – did not finish well in the mud last out but the turf will be firm today. Has speed and may not get caught.
• 2 Spark to Ignite – another one dropping from MSW to claimers. Last was not memorable but was on the dirt. Before that ran well on the turf. The combination of surface and class drop should give him a fighting chance.