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The Meadowlands & Woodbine

Analysis & Selections for June 18, 2005

By Grey Stable Tony

Race 1: nw3 (4YO &Under)
(2) GETTING REAL – no realistic shot last two but did offer mild pace in the Burlington, can brush early in field void of a lot of early speed (5) GLITTERING BEACHES – dominated last but short odds loom (1) SECRET WEAPON good improvement in last and retains Ledford
(4) ANDREOLI HANOVER

Race 2: NJSS – 3rd Leg (3YOC&G)
(8) ALL OVER THE PLACE – improving McIntosh colt is 2 for 2 this year, the last an impressive closing trip in faster last half on the speed favoring Woodbine oval (3) DAWN OFA NEW DAY – impressive uncovered effort in debut (4) GEORGE AT BIGS closed well in 26.1 behind Dawn ofa New Day and Morrill’s choice over #7.

Race 3): NJSS – 3rd Leg (3YOC&G)
(1) JO PA’S SHARK – improved in the Campbell barn (4) STRONG PLAYER good speed effort and switch from Bouchard (6)SPEED DEMON poor cover, closed well in debut .

Race 4: 40,000 CL (D)
(7) SUPERMATTURAL – couple of tough trips , previous improving form and 1st time Ledford (3) ARTS REGARDS no shot in 1st start for Oakes, paced final 3 panels in 1:21.3 in fast race (6) UNIQUE FIGHTER speed threat but doesn’t win too often (8) WARLOCK APPRENTICE couple of game efforts

Race 5: 100,000-125,000 CLHC
(6) PRINCE VINCE - huge speed effort (2) MIDNIGHT GAMBIT should be close throughout from inside post (7) JUDGE CAM beaten favorite was 3rd over just missing, 1st start for Oakes but gets the inexperienced Rodney

Race 6: 75,000 CL (D)
(4) SILVER FLASH – Rucker tries the claimers after a couple of sharp speed scores (3) CAM’S PRIMETIME (1) NIGHTMAREONELM held on in pressured mile (8) ON THE DOUBLE Palone’s choice of 3 is raised in class after win pacing 53.3 middle half

Race 7: nw 15,000
(10) CUNNING LIAR - raced in some fast fractions up at Woodbine, last appeared here in the Open, more reasonable shot at these at a price (4) THE PREACHER PAN Morrill’s choice draws better but must get in gear sooner (8) MT VERNON HANOVER was 10th at the ¾’s, sharp 26.4 close (3) MY CASANOVA has won 4 in a row but gets tested for class

Race 8: nw 10,000
(10) PREMIERONBROADWAY – tough trip at Hoosier against older state breds, dangerous if he leaves (1) LAKESIDE AL N good 2nd to Timesareachanging in qualifier (2) MEDOLAND BIG SAM (4) EAGLES TOGETHER N

Race 9: nw 25,000
(4) WHODUNIT gets-r-done again from the D-barn (9) ARMBRO ACQUIRE disappointing in last but gets Ledford (7) THE ONE NIGHT PAN probably on down the road mission (2) ALLAMERICAN INCA top 2 year old last year is prepping for upcoming stakes

Race 10: nw 15,000
(8) MIRACLE MAN N – is raised in condition after even effort on the big drop and first time Ledford (9) DAYLON TROOPER flattened off 3 wide effort, maybe improvement in 2nd start for Ford (1) TENANT IN CHIEF tucked from post #9, got boxed, closed well (6) O NARUTAC MAGIC back to Berry and closing threat

Race 11: 40,000 CL (D)
(6) NATIONAL ARTCHIVE most consistent of these came home in 54.4 (3) TYRON TROUBLE N tries claimers after good speed attempt (8) MIGHTY MITE MORGAN bad cover, 2nd start for Campbell (1) HI CEE TEE R high percentage barn and early speed

Race 12: 20,000 CL (NJOS)
(2) CAMSURGE – the old Croghan drop after a win (9) AU RUMBA paced 54.3 middle half in fast mile (6) RUDYS BALL has done well here in the past (4) STEVIES N barn winless but closed well in 27.2

Race 13: nw 3 (4YO & Under)
(7) MEANTNODISRESPECT paced evenly in decent time in qualifier after short rest and can upset these (5) WANDS LITTLE ALEX closed decently in 27.2 in fast mile (3) HINCAPIE HANOVER (2) SOUTHWIND MCGRAW paced 53.3 middle half (4) BUBBA C dittos …

North American Cup & Selected Races from Woodbine Raceway
Race Three: CANADIAN PACING DERBY – Elimination (D)
(5) BOULDER CREEK paced last half in 52.2 (3) MALTESE ARTIST – flat last time here, rebounded well at Northfield (2) QUALITY WESTERN 3rd start back and returns to Miller

Race Four: CANADIAN PACING DERBY – Elimination (D)
(5) LIFE SOURCE – could be sitting his favorite trip (6) PONDER is on edge and has been flying in the stretch last two (3) ESCAPE THE WIND was awesome in the Classic but Mayotte may wish to race him off the pace to qualify (7) ARTS CHIP – big uncovered effort last week against the "Grey Gladiator"

Race Six: NORTH AMERICAN CUP – FINAL (D)
(7) LEADING X AMPLE Provincial Cup and Burlington division winner is one tough closer and should be finishing the fastest off what should amount to some spirited fractions. (4) STONEBRIDGE REGAL rebounded in big way on the front end. (5) ROCKNROLL HANOVER the one to beat paced 53.2 back half last week and has looked awfully tough but will probably be overbet. (2) CAMS FOOL closed well himself and still cannot ignore Campbell in the big money races.

Race Eight: THE GOODTIMES - FINAL (D)
(4) GREAT GEORGE TWO – the unfashionably bred trotter is one of our current young trotting favorites and has a great shot with all the top rated horses staying at the Meadowlands (3) VINO CAMIELLE was on cruise control in 2nd start of the year (6) CLASSIC PHOTO favorite in all his start this year was out the mile and retains Pierce (1) RO LO gets Miller and can stay close from the rail.

Race Nine: THE ELEGANTIMAGE – FINAL (D)
(4) BLUR another talented Smedshammer trainee is 2 for 2. (3) MAGENTA HALL impressive in 1st start brings Mike Lachance up for only drive and is 6 for 7 lifetime. (5) JA EL GINGER the chestnut showed marked improvement last two and gets MacDonald. (10) VYINGFOR THECROWN can certainly trot in the stretch evidenced by 26.3 close in the elim, gets Campbell but may just have too far too come.

Race 11: OPEN
(3) ADMIRALS EXPRESS – the "Grey Gladiator" is feeling good again after all-age Woodbine track record mile and can usually string a few together (7) CANYON WIND beaten fave offered good late pace but must leave for position (5) WHOSURBOY comes off a short break but does well here (6) TIMESAREACHANGING first start back and will probably have too much ground to make up.

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