Balmoral Sunday Night Live

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Here we go. Just got back online...will cap and post the my picks for the first two races...

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Race 1 looks really even...going with the outside closer in Pwerful Str (# 7)
Ex 7 -1,3,6

Race 2: Appears the inside has all the potential. Going with B Fly McQun (# 1)
Ex 1 -3,5,7

DD 7-1,3,5,7
DD 1,3,6,7 -1
DD 7-1

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Race 3: (8 /10,1,2)
(# 8) Taylor's ATM appears to be the lone speed entered and if gets to the front unchallenged,can set his own pace and be very tough to beat. (# 10) Rocket Fire has a wicked last qtr brush that served him well last out. Don't think he will be that live against a slow pace but still a threat if the pace scenario is not as I believed. (# 1) Von Scootlaunch draws inside and with front end style of racing should be set in the mx from early on. Derby Day Starzzz (# 2) closed well in last start and should be feared given the post.

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RAce 4: (6/2,7,5)

In a tough race to judge with class movement and horses off of layoffs I am drawn to Osage (#6) who drops way down for tonight's race. Track handicapper has him at 8/1 morning line but I don't expect that high when the gate opens. Seems to be mid-pack when he leaves and should have the most kick coming home in the lane. Nanna Montana (# 2) is off the layoff and class drop. Inside post puts this one close if ready. Boiler Heidi Ho (# 7) will be flying from way back. Allamerican Virgin (# 5) appears to be the best of the rest.

[RaceTrackDaddy]

Race 1 looks really even...going with the outside closer in Pwerful Str (# 7)
Ex 7 -1,3,6

Race 2: Appears the inside has all the potential. Going with B Fly McQun (# 1)
Ex 1 -3,5,7

DD 7-1,3,5,7
DD 1,3,6,7 -1
DD 7-1

One word "BOX"...yepper,Balmoral is not a track that I usually follow or bet so I should not single out any but box the one's I think that should have the best shot at hitting the ticket.

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Race 5: (4/6,3,1)

Betteka (# 4) tried to wire them on an off track last out on the class drop. Fast track tonight and lack of any other front end types leaves this one alone on the engine should Mr Seekman try his hand again. Miss Blues (# 6) has been getting some support in the windows of late. Seems style of racing may fit in here. Thrills Sugar Buzz (# 3) gains major post relief and is the main rival for the early lead. Looks to sit the pocket behind top pick but not as fast in my mind. Whatsamatter Hanover (# 1) is Pa bred who ships in from the Hoosier state. Driver Mike Brink rates a win percentage of 21per..got 2 respect even on the class rise. Just on breeding alone would rate WH on this ticket.

[RaceTrackDaddy]

Could I be more wrong about the pace of the race? Who in the world would of thought that Smolin would put the (# 7) on the engine for that fast half? wonder if he was setting up the #4 or the #10?....inquiring minds want to know..

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Race 6: (5/1,6,3)

Do believe Smolin was testing the front end in race 3 for this horse. Johnny Be Cool N (# 5) looks to be 2nd best but with a pocket trip, but can beat the front running favorite (# 1) Maximus Meridius N who will be the pace maker. MM can rate in a hole but would rather cut it. Hooiser shipper Inflation Hanover (# 6) rarely wins but seems to have the speed to make the ticket at some odds. Major Degree (# 3) is the closing speed but if the top two picks decide to mix it up, look to him to pick the pieces.

[RaceTrackDaddy]

Race 3: (8 /10,1,2)
(# 8) Taylor's ATM appears to be the lone speed entered and if gets to the front unchallenged,can set his own pace and be very tough to beat. (# 10) Rocket Fire has a wicked last qtr brush that served him well last out. Don't think he will be that live against a slow pace but still a threat if the pace scenario is not as I believed. (# 1) Von Scootlaunch draws inside and with front end style of racing should be set in the mx from early on. Derby Day Starzzz (# 2) closed well in last start and should be feared given the post.

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RAce 4: (6/2,7,5)

In a tough race to judge with class movement and horses off of layoffs I am drawn to Osage (#6) who drops way down for tonight's race. Track handicapper has him at 8/1 morning line but I don't expect that high when the gate opens. Seems to be mid-pack when he leaves and should have the most kick coming home in the lane. Nanna Montana (# 2) is off the layoff and class drop. Inside post puts this one close if ready. Boiler Heidi Ho (# 7) will be flying from way back. Allamerican Virgin (# 5) appears to be the best of the rest.

Results:

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Race 7: (1/7,6,2)

Odds On Jan (# 1) looks to repeat with a similar trip on the front end. Don't see much value in the exotics either as BP's Big Girl (# 7) will be the one coming hardest in the lane and should be the 2nd favorite at the windows. Looking for a short exacta. Going for some bombs for making the trifecta worth cashing if it hits. Rock N Lawyer (# 6) has had two bad luck trips here and at Balmoral's sister track, Maywood. With a clean trip, may surprise us all at double digit odds. Coastisclear (# 2) appears to not be as fast as the others but closing style puts this one in place to pass the tiring rivals who dare challenge the front end types.

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Race 8: (1/4,8,9)

In a race that seems everyone doesn't have it to win to leave the class or they love getting checks and this is the only class they can achieve it here. I went to The Thinker (# 1) who seems to be the one to inherit a lead that nobody desires and may just pace on to the wire. Undercard leaves me scratching my head. I went with Charlie Cat (# 4) who does his best runnig late. Chicago (# 8) and One Last Chance (# 9) both seems destined to be on the ticket from racing near the front.

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Race 5: (4/6,3,1)

Betteka (# 4) tried to wire them on an off track last out on the class drop. Fast track tonight and lack of any other front end types leaves this one alone on the engine should Mr Seekman try his hand again. Miss Blues (# 6) has been getting some support in the windows of late. Seems style of racing may fit in here. Thrills Sugar Buzz (# 3) gains major post relief and is the main rival for the early lead. Looks to sit the pocket behind top pick but not as fast in my mind. Whatsamatter Hanover (# 1) is Pa bred who ships in from the Hoosier state. Driver Mike Brink rates a win percentage of 21per..got 2 respect even on the class rise. Just on breeding alone would rate WH on this ticket.

results

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Race 6: (5/1,6,3)

Do believe Smolin was testing the front end in race 3 for this horse. Johnny Be Cool N (# 5) looks to be 2nd best but with a pocket trip, but can beat the front running favorite (# 1) Maximus Meridius N who will be the pace maker. MM can rate in a hole but would rather cut it. Hooiser shipper Inflation Hanover (# 6) rarely wins but seems to have the speed to make the ticket at some odds. Major Degree (# 3) is the closing speed but if the top two picks decide to mix it up, look to him to pick the pieces.

Seems the trips are not happening as expected but the ones I think are live are near the wire when the race is over. One word "BOX".
Results:

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Race 9: (7/5,3,9)

Going to Smolin well once more in (# 7) Mad Cow Lisa who seems to be an off-again, on-again type of racer. THis is her on week. Take about hunches..lol Second choice I went to (# 5) Rehab MOuntain who put in a superior effort two back from the 10 hole. Might just be the one getting his picture taken when the dust clears. Bluerige Legacy (# 3) looks to be better when drawaing outside. This one would be forced to early to move thus lessening his strength late in the mile. Love his breeding out of Nearly Perfect mare by Windsongs Legacy. Went outside to the (# 9) Hot ROd Riley Mae fresh off a win from inside post. Using that brush from the outside puts her on the ticket with the boys.


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RAce 10: (1/3,2,9)

Bauer Z's Tam (# 1) goes for three in a row in this 4k claimer and should get it. Underpart of the exotics I will go to the (# 3) CD's Ideal who won two of the last three. This should be a small paying exacta so I am looking for bomb to make the ticket worth playing for the Tri and Supers. Can't find one. Have to go with the next two strongest contestants in (# 2) Who with Smolin up. "Who" can race up close or come from behind making him a must use in the exotics wagers. LAst up is (# 9) Gar who is pure closing speed and will be flying late.

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Race 7: (1/7,6,2)

Odds On Jan (# 1) looks to repeat with a similar trip on the front end. Don't see much value in the exotics either as BP's Big Girl (# 7) will be the one coming hardest in the lane and should be the 2nd favorite at the windows. Looking for a short exacta. Going for some bombs for making the trifecta worth cashing if it hits. Rock N Lawyer (# 6) has had two bad luck trips here and at Balmoral's sister track, Maywood. With a clean trip, may surprise us all at double digit odds. Coastisclear (# 2) appears to not be as fast as the others but closing style puts this one in place to pass the tiring rivals who dare challenge the front end types.
And then we have races like the 7th where you just got to scratch your head. I saw it but don't believe it.
Reslts:

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Race 8: (1/4,8,9)

In a race that seems everyone doesn't have it to win to leave the class or they love getting checks and this is the only class they can achieve it here. I went to The Thinker (# 1) who seems to be the one to inherit a lead that nobody desires and may just pace on to the wire. Undercard leaves me scratching my head. I went with Charlie Cat (# 4) who does his best runnig late. Chicago (# 8) and One Last Chance (# 9) both seems destined to be on the ticket from racing near the front.

Well someone had to win it. I can say one thing about Balmoral racing, they might not be that well known in today's racing scene but racing on the screen is exciting. Now if I only knew more about this training and driving colony, I might be able to pick 'em.
Results:

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Race 9: (7/5,3,9)

Going to Smolin well once more in (# 7) Mad Cow Lisa who seems to be an off-again, on-again type of racer. THis is her on week. Take about hunches..lol Second choice I went to (# 5) Rehab MOuntain who put in a superior effort two back from the 10 hole. Might just be the one getting his picture taken when the dust clears. Bluerige Legacy (# 3) looks to be better when drawaing outside. This one would be forced to early to move thus lessening his strength late in the mile. Love his breeding out of Nearly Perfect mare by Windsongs Legacy. Went outside to the (# 9) Hot ROd Riley Mae fresh off a win from inside post. Using that brush from the outside puts her on the ticket with the boys.


Top pick Mad Cow Lisa was on the gate ready to roll but broke as she tried for the front thus leaving it all to Rehab ....
results:

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RAce 10: (1/3,2,9)

Bauer Z's Tam (# 1) goes for three in a row in this 4k claimer and should get it. Underpart of the exotics I will go to the (# 3) CD's Ideal who won two of the last three. This should be a small paying exacta so I am looking for bomb to make the ticket worth playing for the Tri and Supers. Can't find one. Have to go with the next two strongest contestants in (# 2) Who with Smolin up. "Who" can race up close or come from behind making him a must use in the exotics wagers. LAst up is (# 9) Gar who is pure closing speed and will be flying late.

What did we learn tonight? One word BOX. Not knowing these horses nor horsemen that well leaves me to boxing what I think are the strong contenders.
Results:

[Mr_Ed]

Yup, Balmoral isn't bad racing. However, they're losing horses to better purses out east (Indiana, and further).

Constant $1 million+ handles, however.

[precisionk]

I love Balmoral/Maywood Park racing. Definitely requires some practice and training. Driver colony I find fairly even. While there are few more winning drivers, really any of them can win.

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I loved Balmoral back in the day when Andy Miller, Tony Morgan, Pat Berry, Tim Tetrick, et al were there in addition to the Hiteman, Magee's...loved most of all was when they had that month in the summer at Hawthorne Park. For some reason, I always made money at that meet. Once the driver colony headed east with their stables, so did I. We at one time had Balmoral as one of our tracks. The state needs to do something to prop the racing product up or they will ever be a declining revenue base.

[precisionk]

I loved Balmoral back in the day when Andy Miller, Tony Morgan, Pat Berry, Tim Tetrick, et al were there in addition to the Hiteman, Magee's...loved most of all was when they had that month in the summer at Hawthorne Park. For some reason, I always made money at that meet. Once the driver colony headed east with their stables, so did I. We at one time had Balmoral as one of our tracks. The state needs to do something to prop the racing product up or they will ever be a declining revenue base.


Got to be impressed with what they have done there. Their handles are up quite a bit and they are offer 31 flavors of different types of bets for all sorts of bettors.

Plus who doesn't love that big 1 mile oval? I wish all tracks had the mile.

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Got to be impressed with what they have done there. Their handles are up quite a bit and they are offer 31 flavors of different types of bets for all sorts of bettors.

Plus who doesn't love that big 1 mile oval? I wish all tracks had the mile.

In this day and age with property values what they are, a mile track is very expenseive to build and operate. I still prefer them over any other size track except the 7/8 which I find best as the run up to the turn is longer than any mile track so outside horses get a fair start.

Believe or not, up in Lawercen County (norht of Pittsburgh) is the 7th Pa track license holder, Valley View Downs. Don't know if the funding is in or if the slot license will be applied before they start building. It will be near New Castle Pa and is supposed to be a one mile oval harness track. It will be worth a trip up there if they ever get it built. The former owners of the proposed track bailed out and these new owners took over the project.

Checked out via google and things are not well for this project nor gaming itself in the commonwealth..

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/probe-of-gaming-regulation-reaches-valley-view-downs-project-633858/

Just out 6 days ago....interesting read. guess it will be a long while before I make that trip to VVD.

[precisionk]

In this day and age with property values what they are, a mile track is very expenseive to build and operate. I still prefer them over any other size track except the 7/8 which I find best as the run up to the turn is longer than any mile track so outside horses get a fair start.

Believe or not, up in Lawercen County (norht of Pittsburgh) is the 7th Pa track license holder, Valley View Downs. Don't know if the funding is in or if the slot license will be applied before they start building. It will be near New Castle Pa and is supposed to be a one mile oval harness track. It will be worth a trip up there if they ever get it built. The former owners of the proposed track bailed out and these new owners took over the project.

Checked out via google and things are not well for this project nor gaming itself in the commonwealth..

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/probe-of-gaming-regulation-reaches-valley-view-downs-project-633858/

Just out 6 days ago....interesting read. guess it will be a long while before I make that trip to VVD.


That would be great. I am all for more 1 mile oval. I wish my local track, Running Aces, was a mile, but 5/8's isn't too bad. At least they have the open up lane down the stretch.

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When Running Aces first opened, I bet a few cards. Seemed that the turns back then needed more banking. The fields then were small but competitive. I also remember that some of the Illionois and Indiana stables sent up their stock to race, as well as some from Raceway Park. That fact that they are still running is great news for racing as it seems with Windsor's pending closure, that any positive news in this game is great news.

[precisionk]

When Running Aces first opened, I bet a few cards. Seemed that the turns back then needed more banking. The fields then were small but competitive. I also remember that some of the Illionois and Indiana stables sent up their stock to race, as well as some from Raceway Park. That fact that they are still running is great news for racing as it seems with Windsor's pending closure, that any positive news in this game is great news.

I actually talked a few months back with their manager of mutels and simulcast. They want to have every race with 8 this year and are trying for it. Issue they have is they need more room for more horses. They are at their limit and unfortunately can only get it increase if they put in a giant septic system which is a few million.

Good news for us in Minnesota is that the Governor just signed into law a bill that got passed. Forever, they have been trying to get slots up here but the tribes aren't having it. They came to a form of compromise. Indian casinos will now get simulcast of the local tracks here in MN. Also increase blackjack tables, poker etc.

Racing will now get to offer increase purses for both Canterbury and Running Aces. So while their are no slots in the foreseeable future, their are strides with increasing the purses and simulcast revenue from casinos.

Here's the link to the article:

http://www.pokernewsdaily.com/minnesota-gov-mark-dayton-signs-bill-expanding-poker-in-casinos-21685/