BALMORAL 5/20: 2w, + closers 5/19: 4w, no bias 5/16: 3w, no bias   SHARP@BALMORAL SEPTEMBER ROAD – Was far back early, finished in :26 2/5 for the win LEE AVE – Worked his way to the lead from post 10 and was used hard to clear before the half, dug in with a :27 1/5 final quarter to hold on STAR CITY HERO*** – Left and was parked to the quarter for the lead, yielded, was shuffled, finished fast RICHESS EMPEROR*** – Had post 10, moved at the three quarters and finished powerfully L T’S BIG JAKE – Had post 10 and a tough chance off a slow pace, finished fast   MAYWOOD 5/18: 8w, + speed 5/17: 6w, + speed   SHARP@MAYWOOD MELODIE HOTSPUR – Had no shot from post 8 in a race where the 6-5 shot got away with an easy pace, rallied wide and finished evenly; exotics factor from a better post NOTJUSTAPRETTYFACE*** – Was third over, rallied wide on the final turn and finished fast BLAZING FURY – Followed cover 4th over, was blindswitched on the final turn and into the lane, cleared late with good pace GUTS N GLORY – Was 4th over from post 8, rallied wide with solid pace FIVE COUGARS A*** - Left from post 6, was looped by the 8 horse and was parked the mile without cover, held well considering   FREEHOLD 5/19: 8w, + speed 5/18: 5w, no bias 5/17: 5w, no bias   SHARP@FREEHOLD WAIVER HANOVER – Had post 8, left, tucked, went first over into a quick third quarter and weakened; price factor in exotics with a drop in class or a better post   MONTICELLO 5/17: 8w, + speed 5/16: 4w, no bias 5/15: 3w, no bias, sloppy track 5/14: 2w, no bias   SHARP@MONTICELLO SOUTHWIND IRVIN – Was parked to a :27 4/5 opener, fast for this sloppy track, set the pace under second-half pressure and weakened but could be dangerous at a price ALWAYS RIGHT – Had post 8 and finished fast for the show WINK AND NOD – Went first over and pressed the 1-2 winner hard through a quick third quarter, held well P H HOTSHOT – Had post 8 and poor cover, finished willingly over a speed favoring track   TIOGA DOWNS 5/20: 5w, no bias 5/19: 5w, no bias 5/18: 8w, + speed   SHARP@TIOGA FIREYOURGUNS – Made a long quarter-move to take the lead at the half, paced a strong middle-half and won clear in a sharp performance RAIDERS FAVORITE – Left from post 8 and was three deep and then parked the mile without cover, held well EASTEND EDDIE*** - Had post 9 and blasted to the top in :25 3/5, set a wicked pace under pressure and only lost by 2 lengths RECENT NEWS*** – Had the rail, used up energy chasing a blistering first quarter, went first over pacing a :27 2/5 third quarter, only lost by 2 lengths in an effort that was better than it looks on paper   NORTHFIELD PARK 5/18: 7w, no bias 5/15: 4w, no bias 5/14: 5w, no bias   SHARP@NORTHFIELD LAUNCH ANGLE – Left fast and yielded to a :26 4/5 opener, was shuffled with pace ALIQUIPPA – Was parked to a stiff first quarter, set a blazing pace and excusably tired LIVEANDINCONCERT – Was three wide a long way and finished gamely, tough trip OSBORNE’S SWEEPER – Was used hard to clear the lead from post 8, set a quick pace, won gamely   HARRINGTON 5/20: 4w, + speed, leavers did well as usual here 5/17: 7w, + speed 5/16: 6w, + speed 5/15: 7w, + speed 5/14: 5w, + speed, leavers did well   SHARP@HARRINGTON AS BAD AS THUNDER – Left fast from post 7, yielded, moved on the final turn and finished strongly to win with a :26 4/5 final quarter IVEGIVENWHATIGOT – Was first over from post 7, paced a :27 4/5 third quarter and held well VIVERE*** - Had post 7, raced third over, rallied wide and finished strongly for the place GEM HEIST – Had post 7, made up a ton of ground on a long uncovered grind through the middle-half in a good effort that was much better than it will looks on paper   HARRAH’S PHILADELPHIA 5/20: 6w, + speed, leavers did well 5/19: 5w, no bias 5/18: 4w, no bias 5/16: 9w, ++ speed   SHARP@PHILADELPHIA PRINCESS MCARDLE N – Left from post 8 and was parked to the quarter, rated the second quarter then drew off strongly; was claimed and can repeat, especially if the track stays this speed favoring KITTY’S PRO GIRL – Had post 7, left, tucked, went first over into a stepped-up final half and held okay MEDOLAND BIG CAM*** – Left from post 8 and was part of a three way battle for the lead, was used hard to clear before the :54 half, set the pace under pressure from there and held the place gamely   MEADOWS 5/18: 4w, no bias 5/16: 7w, + speed 5/15: 4w, no bias 5/14: 5w, no bias, wet track   SHARP@MEADOWS NIFTY ACE*** – Far back from post 9, finished fast for the show HICKORY BIG RED – Left from post 8 and was parked to the lead in :26 3/5, yielded and had good late pace FOUR STARZ KYLE*** – Was parked the mile without cover fighting for the lead, finally put away the pacesetter into the stretch but was out-kicked by the perfect trip winner in a game placing SAM HILL – Left from post 7 and was parked to a :54 1/5 half for the lead, yielded to pressure and excusably tired; may be worth a price off this effort I’VE GOT A BONO*** – Left fast and was parked to the quarter for the lead, parked a horse to a fast half, yielded, popped back out of the pocket to regain the lead down the back and didn’t tire that badly REAL ATTITUDE*** – Left from post 9 and was parked to the quarter for the lead, rated the half then reeled off a quick last half to win impressively   POCONO DOWNS 5/19: 5w, no bias, very fast track but not as biased as the prior nights, perhaps because the classier horses were more capable of overcoming the bias, overall a quality card with good racing and some big payoffs 5/18: 6w, + speed, leavers and first over horses did well 5/16: 7w, + speed 5/15: 9w, ++ speed   SHARP@POCONO WAYLON HANOVER*** – Shot to the lead in :26 1/5, shrugged off early pressure while maintaining a hot pace and drew clear PW IVORY GRIN – Was first over into a :27 1/5 third quarter against a tough 4-5 shot, held okay IDEAL DANNY*** – Showed early speed then pulled the pocket and went first over, held okay OL’ MAN RIVER*** – Quarter-moved, shook off pressure through a :55 middle-half and drew off ELUSIVE REWARD*** – Made 2 moves to the lead, opened up on the field to a 1:20 4/5 three quarters, sharp SAULSBROOKS FAME*** – Was parked the mile without cover forcing a fast pace, finished last but only lost by 4 lengths, tough trip DAPPER DUDE*** – The 3yo colt was second over behind weak cover, rallied wide and paced an eye-popping :54 1/5 last half to wear down the 3-5 pacesetter in a huge effort DANCIN YANKEE – Followed cover third over and paced a :53 3/5 last half for the win STAR PARTY – Left, tucked, went first over into a :55 last half and held okay                                                     SARATOGA          5/20: 5w, no bias 5/19: 5w, no bias 5/17: 4w, no bias 5/16: 9w, + speed   SHARP@SARATOGA REAL YANKEE FAN – Third over from post 7, rallied wide and finished strongly against the bias DANA’S SHARP SMART – Had weak cover, rallied wide and finished gamely to just miss     YONKERS 5/19: 4w, no bias 5/18: 4w, no bias 5/17: 7w, + speed 5/15: 7w, + speed 5/14: 4w, no bias   SHARP@YONKERS MYRA’S HIHO*** – Had post 8 and was 4th over following an empty 49-1 shot, rallied wide and finished fast NEW YORK KITTY – Had poor cover but paced a huge last quarter to save the chalk players at $3.10 ARTIC STRETCH*** – Left from post 7 and was parked to the lead in :27 1/5, set a lively pace and held well LITTLE PRINCE*** – Had post 7, followed cover third over and finished fast in :27 3/5 FOX VALLEY TYRESE – Followed cover and finished with solid pace from post 7 REAL MYSTICAL – Made 2 moves to the early lead and jogged in 1:51.2, very fast for a $15,000 claimer, but was claimed away from a high-percentage barn LEAN ON YOU – Had post 8, moved up quickly between horses approaching the three quarters but was blindswitched and shuffled behind a tiring horse, angled wide for late clearance in the stretch and rallied quickly late TIDEWATER TEDDY – Was 4-5 shot left and got into a speed duel with a horse that refused to yielded, was parked the mile forcing a quick pace and finished last but only lost by 5 lengths WINTER RETREAT A – Had post 7, followed tiring cover third over and finished sharply for the show POKER HAT – Tried to leave from post 6 but took an early tuck, went first over into a :55 4/5 last half and held okay, tough trip SOME LIKE IT HOT*** – Trotter left for the early lead and yielded, broke off the third turn and was taken to the infield, dropped back to 8th, moved back on the track and followed on the final turn, angled wide for the drive and was flying through the stretch PATSYS LUCK – Made a strong first over bid pacing a :27 1/5 third quarter and held well SKYWAY HANOVER – Third over behind poor cover, finished full of pace for the show LETS GO BLUE – Followed poor cover, moved wide on the final turn and finished strongly for the win *** = extra-sharp preferred plays