CHAMPIONSHIP MEET STATS: 112-36-16-14 / $200.60 (-$23.40) BEST BETS: 8-4-2-0 / $24.00 (+$8.00) SPOT PLAYS: 7-1-1-4 / $4.80 (-$9.20) BEST BET: CORSINI A (10th) SPOT PLAY: GET A WISH DK (8th) Race 1: Meadowlands Amateur Drivers Club 1 Pace - Pick 5 (5) LOU ON THE BEACH hasn’t had much success outside of the amateur ranks since the claim and now they put him back in that slot hoping to take advantage. Does he immediately revert to form or can this barn not get him to go? We’ll find out tonight. (1) ALI finds lands in a spot where he won’t have to work very hard to make the front or work out a trip. (7) TRY LINE has been caught in fast miles in his last two starts: Yogi back in the bike! [DRF HARNESS: Get Harness Eye PPs for this card] Race 2: Meadowlands Amateur Drivers Club 1 Pace (2) HASHTAG MONEY went brutal fractions and tired to only third last time; prior amateur try was a win. (6) BLOODHOUND has a nose for the amateur races because when he shows up in those he tends to race much better. (9) MISS CHANTILLY N has the early speed to get into play and she is the fastest of the group when on her game. That said, her driver has just four wins in 79 career races. (3) SEIZE CONTROL didn’t pick up his game with the addition of Lasix but perhaps he needed a start for it to take full effect. Race 3: Trackmaster 68 (NW L2 70) or less/NW 1 race life - Survivor 7 (7) COUNTRY DANCING raced well two starts back but couldn’t do the same with the trainer at the helm. The leading driver takes the lines now against an awful field. (2) BLUEBIRD CRUSH gets a non-amateur driver this week and the inside post should allow her the chance to stay close. (4) SWEET MOVES is another picking up a new driver. Perhaps he gets more out of this gal. Race 4: Non-winners 2 (NW L2 3) races or $20,000 (NW L2 $30,000) life/NW $55,300 draw outside (2) JAMAIS VU took heat every step of the mile in his 2025 debut at Pocono and he was no worse for the wear as he powered away for a 1:53 4/5 win. It’s hard not to like this son of Walner off that mile, even if Tetrick chose off for (3) C ME B ME, who is a stablemate of the top pick. She looked very shaky before blowing up in the stretch to start her career. Last time she was much better. Improves further? (7) HERECOMESDAJUDGE rarely misses the board when he behaves and he has acted right in his last two starts. (6) DURANTE HANOVER was better in his second qualifier but far from great. There is some ability here. Race 5: Trackmaster 71 (NW L2 73) or less (1) MASSTER BLUE got brave the last time he drew the pylons in a weak field like this one and similar tactics seem likely here. (6) CAMPBELLINI has the early speed to make the front without issue but lacks staying power in the stretch. (5) CASINO MAGIC came here from Rosecroft and failed in her first try. I wouldn’t give up on her that quickly. (7) CREATIN’ HAVOC moves into a new barn and that alone could change his recent poor fortunes. (9) ALLINDOTIME keeps Beckwith over my first and second picks. Maybe he sees something I don’t? Race 6: Meadowlands Amateur Drivers Club 1 Pace - $50K GTD Pick 4 (8) CHEDDAR SHREDDER is likely to be put in play in this highly suspect field. Four-year-old isn’t great but maybe she’ll be emboldened if she make the front. (5) BETTER THAN SOME gets a new driver tonight. (6) URBAN RENEWAL finds a field he’s supposed to defeat yet it is hard to look at his races and come away confident. Race 7: Non-winners $7,500 in last 5/TM 83.5 (NW 2L4 85.91) or less (2) HURRIKANE LADY LOU took all the money and disappointed as the pace wasn’t quick enough for her to gain any ground late. I’ll stay on board at a much better price. (4) WESTWINDS has won two straight and given a smooth trip this 3-year-old is very dangerous against older. (6) HERS HUNGRY is certainly down in class but she’s also hung a bit in her last two tries; mixed feelings. (8) MY AUGUST MOON A went down the road in a better situation; chance with a smooth road to the top. Race 8: Open Handicap Trot - Pick 6 (6) GET A WISH DK wasn’t given much of a chance in his first start of the year but trotted home steadily. He is likely to get lost in the wagering here and might be an interesting in start two since September. (4) LEXUS KODY was expertly driven by Gingras last time. This guy can be inconsistent but seems to be feeling great now. (3) OUTSIDE THE FIRE absolutely charged home with Lasix added last time. He might be a step below the top ones but the short field help his chances. Race 9: Trackmaster 71 (NW L2/L5 73/73.18) or less (1) DEFINING THE MOMENT moves from a 10% barn to a near 19% trainer, and it is worth noting that these same connections popped at 10-1 with a Canadian shipper last weekend. The five weeks of missed action is slightly concerning, but she should drop a second just on the venue change. (7) DARLIN’S DREAM took a shot on the lead and really wasn’t bad at all finishing third. She’s a good fit here but perhaps unreliable as a win player. (3) SPEAK YOUR MIND takes the same slight class drop as #7 and does draw better as well. Last time she was parked every step and didn’t tire late. She’s another unreliable horse that could potentially win. Race 10: Trackmaster 74.5 (NW L2 76.50) or less - $50K GTD Pick 4 (5) CORSINI A had some sneaky pace at the end of the mile last weekend and we are getting a very nice driver upgrade this week. Older mare is in better form than it seems and perhaps she can prove it tonight. (1) QUEEN SUN RYSER exits the amateur ranks and lands at the level of her last victory. (9) ROMA AMOR is perfect in her last two tries in the TM74 class; outside post hurts. Race 11: Trackmaster 74 (NW 2L4 76.50) or less/TM74 starters last start (8) MONEY MATTERS was overbet last time but I have to admit that she raced better than I expected. Six-year-old may finally be turning the corner after a long dry spell. (4) HALOA also took too much money and while I wouldn’t call her performance good, it was clearly a step in the right direction that she behaved. Maybe she can move ahead again. (1) LANDIA was ok from behind last week. The move inside helps his chances of sitting and pouncing. Race 12: Trackmaster 68 (NW L2 70) or less/NW 1 race life (1) EA MUSHU lands in a perfect spot this week against a group that rarely wins. Notice she’s got four wins on the year and that equals the rest of the field combined. She can fire away and secure a nice pocket trip behind likely early speed (5) PULL ME THROUGH, who hasn’t won in years but gets plenty of nice checks; picks up Dunn! (6) HOLD MY TIARA is always an off the pace threat given the right setup. [DRF HARNESS: Sign up for our FREE DRF Harness Digest Newsletter] Race 13: Non-winners 2 (NW L2 3) races or $20,000 (NW 2L4 $35,500) life/Maidens draw inside (4) ASCENDANCE is a horse I still have hopes for despite her stopping on the lead in her 2025 debut. Notice that Zeron shows up to drive her after a full slate at Yonkers. (6) BARET should be plenty tight after chasing a very sharp My Girl EJ in her latest qualifier. Filly won in 1:51 2/5, so you know there is talent here. (3) JK FANACY NANCY adds Lasix tonight and perhaps that gets her going. (8) THREE TIMES BETTOR is another 1:51 and change winner as a rookie. Her qualifier was ok; trip threat. Race 14: Trackmaster 68 (NW L2/L5 70/70.63) or less (5) COLE ON THE BEACH came first over and just missed last Friday. In a field mostly lacking form, I give him a good chance with a slightly smoother trip. (2) ROCKABILLY CHARM has finished second in consecutive starts and clearly has a shot; Beckwith’s choice over #5. (4) TELITONTHEMOUNTAIN took a nice step in the right direction last time. He got shut off to the inside route and just couldn’t rally when angled out. I’d be curious what he could do if placed on the engine.