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The Meadowlands Racing

For Saturday, April 30, 2005

Analysis & Selections by Grey Stable Tony

Race One: Non-winners of three races (4YO & Under)
(7) ACTIVATOR immediately drops into condition race after huge parked out effort from post #9 and will be overbet accordingly, would like to see that effort again! (2) RODDY’S BAGS AGAIN raced in the Breeders Crown at 2, unbeaten this year moving up the condition ladder at Dover, likely to see his early speed and trip behind the #7. (5) O’ROURKE THREE left then went uncovered holding 2nd in fast mile, got to think Sears will race him off the pace. (8) WITH ANTICIPATION Grand Circuit performer last year, Berry’s Creek entrant avoided the prep and with this post figures to be coming off the pace in tune-up.

Race Two: Non-winners of $15,000
(9) RARE JEWEL sharp uncovered effort and look for Morrill to have him firing early for position. (4) O NARUTAC MAGIC tough 5th over trip with sharp close for 2nd ,on the improve and gets the services of Brennan. (8) JENNAS GOSSIP the ‘king of trips’ got another one but could not catch Rare Jewel, likely same scenario. (7) WHODUNIT gave a good account of himself in the Fox Sport series while no match for Shu Hanover, likely out for a closing trip.

Race Three: $75,000-100,000 CLHC
(1) RJ’S WILD CARD remains sharp and is raised in class after sharp closing 2nd in Activator’s big mile, look for him to get off in good position from the rail. (6) GLOBAL SCALE sharp brush and crush pacing 53.3 middle half, takes next step up in class and look for similar effort. (7) LANDMARK HALL a watch list horse for sharp 27.1 close in 1st start back in Silva barn.
(5) SIX OF DIAMONDS another tough uncovered trip, Ledford should be able to get pocket trip tonight.

Race Four: $40,000 Claiming Pace (D)
(4) ARTS ADVANTAGE hard to look against as he remains at same level after ez win. (5)IMTHATKINDACAM a watch list horse for being hard used from post #9 an fast 2nd quarter, need some luck. (2) GINNY’S FIVE SIX reclaimed by Saunders closed well off excess cover but feel he may have to go uncovered here.

Race Five: Non-winners of $15,000
(9) TENNAT IN CHIEF drops via also eligible route from high priced claimers were he closed sharply for 2nd in 27.3, sure to see Gingras utilize his early speed. (2) QUICKSILVER SHARK drops from good group of age restricted high claimers, been hampered by lack of early gate speed and poor post position, will have to get into the race sooner. (7) ART ATTACK Wing returns after fading in pocket trip in fast race, Wing will have to utilize his early speed. (5) CITY ROGUE N is the wildcard off judges scratch in race he drew post #10, previous career best uncovered effort.

Race Six: Non-winners of $20,000
(6) TOWN CHAMPION scored an ez win in fast race off the short layoff and gets a free ride in class. (2) BASIL HANOVER Sears’ choice of three was overmatched in the Classic but previous was sharp 2 move effort, may be first to pounce off anticipated lively fractions
(5) GLORS BOYS versatile horse was good 2nd to Town Champion, and may et up for good cover trip. (7) SHU HANOVER impressive in Fox Sport Series setting stakes record in Final and probably headed to the front and should be challenged early.

Race Seven: OPEN
(7) BOULDER CREEK benefits by the defection of all the top Open pacers to the Dan Patch Invitational at Hoosier, game first over effort closing in 27.1 in 3rd start back, should be firing out for the lead. (3) LIVE OUT LOUD loses Lachance but Smith should be able to fire him out in search of pocket trip. (6) GEORGIA PACIFIC 3rd start back off layoff, got ruffed up in Dover and expect an easier covered closing effort.

Race Eight: $40,000 Claiming Pace (D)
(7) BERLEY another tough trip uncovered in fast 3rd quarter, perhaps wakes up in barn switch to Fusco and change to Brennan. (9) BEST ALWAYS win in 1st start for Burke, look for Sears to float him out for early position. (2) ARTS REGARDS racing well for Hartline but may have to take the uncovered route. (3) REGENT HALL old warhorse steps up in class but dangerous with his early speed in a field without a lot of it.

Race Nine: $50,000-$60,000 Claiming Handicap
(8) TWIN B GAMBIT love the fact that Oakes drops in class to race ‘em where they belong after scratch sick, Sears will find a way to ‘get er done.’ (7) OHOKA LAZER N roughed it following Activator in the fast pace himself pacing 53.1 middle half and held well for 3rd. (2) SAND HILL N Rucker quickly raises in class after sharp win. (10) OLIVER CUSTIS is 0 for 12 and hasn’t been a factor in the high claimers but takes needed drop and goes first time Ledford (new big angle), should be firing out.

Race 10: BERRYS CREEK PREP (3YO Open)
(5) JENNAS CHOICE should be firing out early and control the action. (9) FOUR STARZ SISCO looks to keep his unbeaten streak going but because of post probably wont be used overly hard since this only a prep. (3) PATS ALL STAR NYSS champ gets the services of Mike Lachance and should be able to go with these.

Race 11: $75,000-$100,000 Claiming Pace
(7) WHISPERS SPY returns for the potent team Ledford. (1) THE INTIMIDATOR is moved up in class and gets post relief after dueling with Activator and holding very well in that fast pace. (3) MT VERNON HANOVER made uncharacteristic break in 1st turn and Morrill will have to capitalize on inside post position. (5) LCB is always a speed threat and may end up with the pocket trip.

Race 12: $40,000 Claiming Pace (D)
(1) DITCHEMS BROTHER drops to proper level and major threat with his early speed. (2) CAMS PRIMETIME Campbell stays and we will give him another shot but he may encounter similar traffic issues in the stretch. (6) RAKIN N THE BUCKS offered good pace after getting buried in Arts Advantage big mile, gets Ledford who may chose to leave with him. (9) HENSCHKE A Sears choice closed well in 27.1 off the class drop and threat with these is Sears can get him in good early position.

Race 13: Non-winners of $10,000
(1) TIBERON a watch list horse for eventful trip getting parked in fast third quarter then breaking, drops and Brennan will look to brush early. (6) DAVIDS RAINBOW returns at a significantly reduced level after offering sharp close in fast last quarter in qualifier, should be firing out. (8) THE GLOBE used hard by Campbell and held for 2nd in a good group of nw 10,000.