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Thursday, August 13, 2009

Super Sunday Preview

With the action at the Meadowlands winding down, the racing action heats up elsewhere. This weekend, the action shifts to Chester Downs for Super Sunday. The three year olds are being showcased with a series of early closing events; The Valley Forge (3yo filly pacers), The Colonial (3yo open trotters), The Battle of the Brandywine (3yo open pacers) and their accompanying consolation races. As with last year, this card is somewhat more challenging to handicap as there are no eliminations to consider in your handicapping. However, like last year, we will be treated with 'take no prisoners racing' as well as the potential for good pari-mutuel payoffs as the early closers are well matched fields.

As with last week’s Hambletonian card, I am providing my preliminary selections for the card. Remember these selections are being made four days ahead of time so my final selections differently depending on scratches or any other changes which may occur.


1st Pace – 3 year olds open
4 – Annieswesterncard (3-1) – Takes advantage of decent post.
2 – Vertical Horizon (9-5) – Class of race; would not surprise.
3 – Panmunjom (6-1) – Picks up minor spoils.
5 – Clear Vision (12-1) – Best of rest.


2nd Trot – 3 year olds open
3 - Airzoom Lindy (9-5) - Been improving and meeting easiest field in a while.
1 - Braggart (5-2) - Has talent, must mind manners to contend.
2 - Dashing Earl (10-1) - Meeting easier, could be there with a trip.
5 - Shibboleth Hanover (9-2) - Would not be a surprise. Consider for exotics.




3rd Pace - The Valley Forge Consolation II - 3yo fillies
2 - Fox Valley Topaz (5-2) - Finally escapes the top fillies. One to beat
5 - Dawn's Legacy (5-1) - Has won minor stakes; adds lasix. Should improve
7 - Shes Everything (8-1) - Racing at more realistic level; don't ignore.
1 - Acadiana (4-1) - Never better but must show big improvement to fit these.




4th Trot - The Colonial Consolation II - 3yo open
4 - Neighsay Hanover (5-1) - Been improving; expect big showing here.
8 - Howthehaloareyou (10-1) - Steady sort; post only knock.
2 - Reinsman Hanover (9-5) - Been chasing top ones. Will be over bet.
1 - Striking Lindsey (9-2) - Canadian shipper would not surprise from rail.




5th Pace - The Battle of the Brandywine Consolation II - 3yo open
4 - Fire On the Water (9-2) - Better than shows; gets post relief.
1 - Barber Pole (4-1) - Early season favorite may rebound here from rail.
6 - Bunkmeister (12-1) -Deceptively good. Could surprise.
7 - Precious Medal (6-1) - Share with best effort and trip.

6th Pace - 4 year olds Open (by Invitation)
1 - Riggins (9-5) - Stallion finally hit his potential. Look for repeat.
3 - Mccedes (7-2) - Should improve against easier.
5 - Lookout Hanover (4-1) - Has never been better. Local fave lands share.
6 - Share The Delight (6-1) - May be tailing off.


7th Pace - The Valley Forge Consolation I - 3 year old fillies
7 - She's a Fan (3-1) - Disregard last. Tepid favorite in competitive field.
1 - Melissa's Fancy (8-1) - Upset chance from rail. Don't ignore.
6 - Kiss Me Kate (4-1) - Lands in field more fitting her.
4 - Hatsaway (6-1) - Been improving. Share with trip.


8th Trot - The Colonial Consolation I - 3 year old open
3 - Cesda A Blue Chip (5-2) - Needs just to stay flat.
1 - Salutation Hanover (7-2) - Should land major portion from rail.
7 - Select Yankee (9-2) - Fits here. Post hampers chances for win.
5 -And Heez Perfect (8-1) - If stays flat, could be an upset chance. Been erratic of late.


9th Pace - The Battle of the Brandywine Consolation I - 3 year old open
6 - Ideal Danny (9-2) - Disregard last. Fits here and gets Tetrick.
5 - Arctic Warrior (5-2) - Official workout says ready. Will be over bet.
3 - Rusty's All In (7-2) - Going well and adds lasix. Should improve.
2 - Redneck Outlaw (10-1) - Hard pressed versus open company.


10th Pace - The Valley Forge - 3 year old fillies
6 - Not Enough (6-5) - The horse to beat; plain and simple
5 - Ginger And Fred (4-1) - Never better. Completes chalky exacta.
1 - Indulge Me (10-1) - Shows good lines versus open company; lands share.
2 - McGibson (6-1) - Tested for class today; completes superfecta.


11th Trot - The Colonial - 3 year old open
1A - Explosive Matter (6-5) - Sharp last two; no Muscle Hill. One to beat
2 - Photoforwin (10-1) - Much better than he shows. Bulks up exacta.
3 - The Chancellor (4-1) - May have had a little steam taken out in last. Completes trifecta.
5 - Russell Hill (8-1) - NYSS monster has enough class to be factor here. Completes exotics.


12th Pace - The Battle of the Brandywine - 3 year old open
1B - Mr Wiggles (5-2) - Turns tables on Vintage Master with trip.
3 - Well Said (7-5) - Guessing may have already peaked. Will be over bet.
6 - Vintage Master (4-1) - Post position compromises stretch kick..
5 - Drop Red (6-1) - Picks up the piecees.


13th Trot - Open (by Invitation)
5 - Chick N Tell (5-1) - Better than he shows. Wins with trip.
3 - Four Starz Speed (4-1) - Gets some class relief.
1 - Vivid Photo (7-2) - Picks up a share on back class.
6 - Too Salty (10-1) - Minor spoils if stays flat.


14th Pace - Open (by Invitation)
8 - All Shuttle (12-1) - Never better. Shocks in finale.
4 - Montecito N (5-2) - Won last. Horse to beat.
2 - Cinderella Guy (6-1) - Chance now that acclimated.
6 - Foiled Again (3-1) - Been falling short. Low odds.

Best of luck.

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