Meadowlands: Analysis for Friday 10/27

MEET STATS: 69-21-11-14 / $89.80 (-$48.20)

BEST BETS: 5-5-0-0 / $20.00 (+$10.00)

SPOT PLAYS: 5-1-1-1 / $4.20 (-$5.80)

BEST BET: UNICORN BLUE CHIP (3^rd)

SPOT PLAY: HUNTINGFORCHROME (10^th)

Race 1: Meadowlands Amateur Drivers Club 1 Pace - Pick 5

(8) YAYAS HOT SPOT N was used up in the early pace last week and now tries the amateur ranks with one of the better pilots in tow; another chance. (4) MASK ON MASK OFF took plenty of money and blew up early while racing in a monsoon. Let's not hold that against him. (9) TAKEITTOTHEFACE gets a driver upgrade and could turn things around.

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Race 2: Kindergarten 2YO Colt Pace - Survivor 7

(1) MAXIM HANOVER got sick at the wrong time and had to scratch out of the Breeders Crown. He's right back in the box and against a field that seems to be a step slower than him right now. (8) SOLAR SOLUTION stepped up as expected last week and just missed. (6) CAVIART JUSTICE has the early speed to make the top and knows his way to the winner’s circle here.

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Race 3: Non-winners 2 (NW L2 3) or $20,000 (NW L2 $30,000) life/Maidens draw inside

(6) UNICORN BLUE CHIP only has two wins in 15 career starts but on paper she lays over this field. (2) VICTOR LASZLO just chased in his first start since June. Maybe he can find more now despite continuing to face older foes. (5) CHECK HER OUT picked up a win after a month on the bench. Perhaps she is ready to live up to her pedigree.

Race 4: Kindergarten 2YO Filly Trot - Pick 8

(3) MISS I LA probably needs a decent trip to win so don't accept a short price, but if she is sitting in the pocket or shakes free late off a trip, watch out! (2) SAMBUCA HANOVER gets a major driver upgrade tonight after a solid mile off the bench. (1) GO FOR GAAGAA NO has early speed and hails from a barn that put up three wins last weekend here.

Race 5: Meadowlands Amateur Drivers Club 1 Pace

(1) SHORE OF HIMSELF got parked out last week but that won't happen from pylon position. He lands in a soft spot here and should have a big shot. (5) ARCHETTO HANOVER wasn't bad in his first start for this barn and he deserves another look. (8) SUNSHINE'S FINEST caught a better field then he faces tonight. He can win with any reasonable trip.

Race 6: Kindergarten 2YO Colt Pace - Pick 4

(4) LOU VUITTON has been having trouble winning but that is because he's been facing much tougher than he tackles this week. This looks like a now or never stakes spot. (5) FASNACHT HANOVER should’ve been better last time. Still, this is a soft spot. (2) CRUSH KILL DESTROY brushed but couldn't sustain last time. He remains a threat, especially if he can save ground and pounce.

Race 7: Fall Harvest Leg 2 for NW $3,000 last 4/TM 77 (NW L2/2L4 77.5/78) or less

(6) FASHION FOREVER was a very good second when last seen in this class and this field certainly didn't come up tough. (1) AVIATION moves into a new barn and could awaken. (3) BEACH DREAMZZZ did her barn change last week and turned in a credible try; more now?

Race 8: Meadowlands Amateur Drivers Club 1 Pace - Pick 6

(3) BIG BAD BILL takes a meaningful drop in class tonight and also draws a better post. Anthony Verruso should get him home with any decent trip. (8) CLAYTONS BETTOR N didn't leave last time and his best game is on the engine. Expect a change in tactics now. (5) THNDRFRMTHETHRON N can chase and get a nice piece with the best of them. (1) REVOLVER N was short off the bench from an outside post. Don't be shocked if Solomon puts his head down and tries to fire out.

Race 9: Kindergarten 2YO Colt Trot

(2) NOTTINGHAM raced well last time after six weeks on the sidelines. He should only be better now and can sit just off the leaders. (7) MOSQUITO and (8) BRIGHT STAR were one-two separated by just a head last time. Whether they can get into striking distance from the outside posts will decide their chances. (1) SEVEN REPS has inside speed and ok form; gets a piece.

Race 10: Kindergarten 2YO Colt Pace - Pick 4

(8) HUNTINGFORCHROME won his last Kindergarten attempt back in early August. He was just even in the Breeders Crown off the bench and should be ready to fire a big shot here. (7) COURTSHIP deserves to be the favorite off a big mile last weekend. The top two should complete a cold exacta. (2) T H TYSON took aim on the former and couldn’t get there a week ago. That was his first start since August and perhaps he can be tighter now.

Race 11: Fall Harvest Leg 2 for NW $3,000 last 4/TM 77 (NW L2/2L4 77.5/78) or less

(2) OH LINA came up with a career-best mile last week seemingly out of nowhere. I'm going to buy into the effort at what should still be a playable price. (8) LOS BALLYKEELAMIGO drops a level and has a big chance if he can get involved from the outside post. (4) SMART AS HILL also won in round one and he made a bold wide move to the front in that race; clear threat.

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Race 12: Kindergarten 2YO Filly Pace

(1) DEBUT rallied nicely from the clouds last week and seems to be getting better with each start. Moving to the inside of the gate, perhaps this is her night to shine. (2) PRESSURE COOKER has only missed the board once this year and merits a long look. (4) MIRACULOUS DEO lost in a quick mile last week; threat again. (7) TARRIFIC finished ahead of the former a week ago and she had missed some time before that start; another contender.

Race 13: Kindergarten 2YO Filly Trot

(1) PAULINA HANOVER brushed and crushed last week and should be in position to put up an encore performance. (7) WALCANGO was perhaps a bit short in her last start. The outside post hurts a bit but she has enough early speed to gain position. (3) ELOISE chased home the top pick last time and certainly has a chance to do so again. (4) HONEY'S SWEET is off a Kindergarten win but will need to find much more this week.