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Race Two:
8 MISSLAROSE has been as sharp as a tack. Three-straight. Two in this company. A Nap returns to the bike for trainer Ron Burke and the Burke Racing Stable, LLC. If this Ontario-bred mare can once again make the lead, it may be Katy-Bar-The Door! I guess my only concern: “How well will this mare handle a wet track?” Others: 9, 7, 5, 6
Race Three:
2 ANALYZE moves inside and gets class relief. This Neutralize-bred bay mare has shown little lately; in fact, she’s 0 for 2018. But all that can change here, in a heartbeat. This 6-year old now meets a bunch she should handle. Team-Buter looks like they have a solid chance of meeting in “The Big M” winner’s circle. Others: 3, 7, 9.
Race Four:
2 CAULFIELD has faced a series of both tough posts and tough “customers”. That combination has led to a series of out-of-the-money finishes. But, alas, I believe this Kadabra-bred has found his spot. “The Mighty Mite,” Jim Marohn, Jr., reprises the drive for trainer Patti Harmon. Others: 4, 5, 3
Race Five:
5 JULIO’s GIRL ships in from the Catskills to try her luck (skill) at “The Big M”. Those times up on Route #17 weren’t too shabby. A 1:57 at Monticello would probably translate into about a 1:54 at The Meadowlands. I also believe this Shawn Christner-trainee moves up on a wet track. “The Man from Ann Arbor,” “The Wolverine,” Eric Olson handles the reins. An alert start and this 5-year old mare is “a player”. Others: 1, 3, 4, 6.
Race Six:
3 FREDDIE MAC, who’s had little success at Yonkers, returns to East Rutherford to see if can “right his ship”. This SJ’s Photo-bred catches a field he should handle. Jim Marohn, Jr is in the sulky for trainer Patti Harmon. Others: 2, 4, 8, 10
Race Seven:
2 NEEDSNORESTRICTIONS got caught up in the quarantine at The Meadows; he ended up cooling his heels for over one month. Yet, his record. His fondness for a wet track. I just have to take a shot. Jim Pantaleano is in the sulky for trainer Wayne Hite. Others: 5, 7, 9, 10
Race Eight:
8 WHISKERSONKITTENS ships in from the Ol’ Hilltop, a.k.a, Yonkers Raceway. Tis mare ran an even race in her last but could make no headway. She now returns to “The Big M” where she’s met with limited success albeit against better. I believe this Ponderosa-bred is coming up to a big race. I believe she’ll outrun her odds. Jim Pantaleano is in the bike for trainer Rick Dane, Jr. Others: 3, 1, 4.
Race Nine:
6 MY CHERRY PIE gets some class relief that could spell a trip to the winner’s circle. This Donato Hanover-bred has faced better both at Dover Downs and “The Big M”. Jim Marohn, Jr. is in the sulky for Jenny Melander. Others: 8, 1, 2, 10.
Race Ten:
9 CHARMBRO CURIOSITY is an admitted longshot try. Yes, his #9 starting post is imposing; yet, if he gets a decent amount of speed up front, he can take advantage and come home with a winning brush. Yes, a tall task. However, this Mach Three-bred gelding appears to like a wet track. Marcus Miller reprises for trainer Dan Morrissey. Others: 3, 6, 8.
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