Meadowlands: Analysis for Friday 12/3

MEET STATS: 191-72-33-28 / $308.80 (-$73.20)

BEST BETS: 15-10-0-2 / $28.80 (-1.20)

SPOT PLAYS: 15-2-2-5 / $7.40 (-$22.60)

BEST BET: WISHING BAREFOOT (2nd)

SPOT PLAY: JUSTLIKEHIM (7th)

Race 1: Winners 2-4 (NW L3or 3YO 5) or $50,000 (NW L3 $60,000) life - Pick 5

(4) DIVINE DEO has performed well at Yonkers since moving into the Burke barn and while she doesn't own a win, she has raced reasonably well over a bigger track in Canada. (3) SILVER TAIL has raced well at good odds almost every week. (7) NORTHERN STORM just missed in this class last time. The outside post is the main concern tonight.

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Race 2: Non-winners 2 races or $20,000 life/AE: TM 68.85 or less

(6) WISHING BAREFOOT has looked good at Saratoga while showing a will to finish his miles. Colt has raced well over a mile track in Kentucky and should have a big chance here unless (5) P L OLIVIA has found herself after blowing out a solid mile at Philly last time. (1) POUR MEA DOUBLE has won two of three career starts and certainly merits some consideration.

Race 3: GSY Amateur - Survivor 7

(5) OUTRAGEOUS STORY recovered from an early break to race very well in his last start four weeks ago. While the comeback qualifier wasn't great I expect trainer/driver Michael Russo to have him ready. (6) KINGOFTHEJUNGLE is the class of the race and cane wire this field if Glasser gets aggressive. (1) WATCHMENEIGHNEIGH has been a bit short lately but is certainly capable against this group.

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Race 4: GSY Amateur

(6) MACINTOSH N isn't known for his "big track" success, but he raced well here a few starts back and is certainly down in company this week. (1) HE'S ELECTRIC could take advantage if the 4/5/6 all leave the gate hard. He doesn't win often but is fast enough to pull off the upset with the right setup. (7) IDEAL FLIP scored at 59-1 here four starts back in a GSY race. He's worth consideration at the right price.

Race 5: $12,500/$15,000 Claiming Handicap

(7) CALVIN B isn't the horse he once was years ago when he was a terror over this track, but there are no standouts in this field and Callahan knows this guy very well. (4) DEEDENUTO A picked up the win last week for a barn that was firing on all cylinders. (5) CHICKEN NUGGET hasn't been able to finish up his miles. Perhaps his new connections can get him to last until the wire. (6) REAL KID has been racing well and tonight he adds Tetrick.

Race 6: Non-winners $7,000 (NW L2 $7,701) in last 5 - Pick 6

(2) ARNIE’S ANGEL finds a field without much early speed and while she doesn't look quick off the gate, that's been more because of where she has drawn and the competition level. (5) ALICORN is the best mare in the field. If the race has any pace she'll be ready to fire off cover. (1) NIMAH FRANCO N could try to fire out from the cones to secure position. Her nine wins on the year are the best in the field by far.

Race 7: Non-winners $7,000 in last 5/TM 82.45 (not 3rd L3 83.5) or less

(5) JUSTLIKEHIM drops one level on paper but was really in over his head versus the likes of Rich And Miserable and Get Legs. Six-year-old lands in a good spot this week and should offer value as (3) BIG RICH draws all of the wagering dollars on the change to Burke/Tetrick. (1) HALLIAMA has seen success here previously and could be ready to show more now in his third start back from a layoff.

Race 8: GSY Amateur

(8) GO SANDY GO has been competing in some top classes in Maine and ships down with good form. This mare has a bit of class to her and she could fit with this group at a price. (1) MIDNIGHT LIGHTNING has been closing for pieces lately. Maybe we'll see a more aggressive steer this week? (2) JEFF'S JOURNEY gets a huge post shift this week and could perk up in a hurry.

Race 9: Non-winners $10,000 (NW L3 $11,050) in last 5/3YO Fillies draw inside - $50K GTD Pick 4

(1) MELANIA gets written into this race and while she’s a 3-year-old filly facing older, there is no reason she can't handle this bunch; switch to Dunn a plus. (5) SKYWAY KON MAN drops this week and could be firing off the gate. (6) MARION GONDOLIER was used last week and weakened late. Still, he's a player in here.

Race 10: GSY Amateur

This is an impossible race to handicap and I think a couple of these amateur drivers will look to gun out. With that in mind, let's try likely mid-pack off-the-pace types like (4) BRUCE’S MAGIC and (6) PIRATES ALLEY. Both horses are coming off wins and figure to set up shop second or third over for decent shot at victory. (1) ELYSIUM SEELSTER and (2) FATHER SARDUCCI have inside speed and will take advantage if the outside ones elect to be passive.

Race 11: TrackMaster Rating 89 to 94.3 Handicap

(6) MYSTICAL CARRIE blew out a nice winning mile at Yonkers last time and she's shown lots of success on the bigger track at Hoosier while facing foes like Rockin Nola. (5) PRICELESS went down the road in a similar class last week and looms a major danger again. (2) MAJOR OCCASION A has missed a month of action but certainly fits here when right.

Race 12: Winners 5-7 (NW L3 or 3YO 8) races or $80,000 life

(3) BEYOND WORDS N kept her act together last week and came right back to the mare she can be with a solid second-place finish. She draws well tonight and should have the opportunity to do even more now. (6) SO MIKI HANOVER & (4) UPTOWN LADY N drop out of a tougher class and either could show more. (7) MARSALA HANOVER & (9) NOTORIOUS PINK are talented 3-year-olds that can compete if the layoffs and outside posts don't get in the way; demand value on either.