Meadowlands: Analysis for Friday 6/10

CHAMPIONSHIP MEET STATS: 128-41-26-17 / $229.20 (-$26.80)

BEST BETS: 10-7-1-2 / $28.30 (+8.30)

SPOT PLAYS: 9-3-1-1 / $11.00 (-$7.00)

BEST BET: GAME OF CHANGE (5th)

SPOT PLAY: WHISTLE A SONG (4th)

Race 1: GSY 1 Trot - Pick 5

(4) J A T O has been the victim of bad luck, bad posts and tough competition in many of his recent races. Picking up top amateur Ahle, I'll take a shot. (3) STORMY DANGLES is sent out by a driver/trainer combination that has been crushing it in the amateur ranks. Don't be shocked if a wake-up occurs. (1) ZLATAN drops into the GSY series in hopes of a reversal of form; needs pace help. (8) SHOEMAKER HANOVER has beaten a number of these in recent weeks but has to overcome an outside post tonight.

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Race 2: TrackMaster 74.25 (NW L3/2L5 74.75/75.25) or less/3YO Fillies NW $1 in 2022

(7) MISTATUDE has closed well with little chance in each of her 2022 after chasing slow fractions. Three-year-old faces absolutely nothing tonight and has no excuses. (1) MARVELOUS KISS has enough early speed to stick close from the cones and her form isn't too bad. (2) BETABCOOL N raced well here two starts back in a slightly higher class.

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Race 3: TrackMaster 70 (NW L3/5 70.5/71.38) or less Series /Opt. $5,000 Claiming - Survivor 7

(2) SHAVING MUG has perhaps been facing slightly better foes of the Freehold shippers and his recent form is good. Veteran can take advantage of the outside speed in the field by settling in and pouncing late. (3) FRANKIE BOY has been stuck in outside posts of late and he could be a surprise horse in this field with the three-hole. (4) CANDELL and (7) MAGAZINE THEME are the only recent winners in the field.

Race 4: Non-winners 2 (NW L3 3) or $22,500 life/Maidens draw inside

(4) WHISTLE A SONG has been caught in some fast miles and faced some better foes along the way. If she's going to shine here this looks like the spot. (2) KEN'S WALNER seems to have found a more low-stress situation. Walner colt has ability but just doesn't seem to want to shine. (7) PRASIOLITE is 3-for-6 lifetime so you know she can win; good connections.

Race 5: $20,000-$30,000 Claiming Handicap - $50K GTD Pick 4

(2) GAME OF CHANGE returns to the Estrada barn where he won four times in nine starts earlier this year. This race came up a bit tough but those races are hidden on the program and that should provide good value. (5) RAPTORS FLIGHT N has been a cash machine at this level. (7) MINDTRIP is another who has been racing well week after week from off the pace. Could he be put in play earlier for new connections? (1) LUCID DREAM spent a long time on the rim in his debut for this barn and is certainly a horse I'll consider on my Pick 5 ticket.

Race 6: TrackMaster 77 (NW L3/2L5 77.50/78.95) or less/NW $6,750 in 2022 with 12 or more starts

(3) IDEAL STAR N was spectacular last week and if he brings anything remotely close to that performance again this field has no shot. (5) ATOMIC BLAST N is certainly sharp but I'm starting to think he can’t get over the top. (2) CLIFFHANGER stepped up too far in class last time. He can save ground and get into the number this week.

Race 7: GSY 1 Pace - Pick 6

(2) DEERFIELD BEACH gets the call because he comes from the highest percentage (by far) barn in the race and due to a lack of early speed in the field which should see him close to the action. (7) MASTER CONRAD lands in an interesting spot this week where if I was Bruno Chiodo, I'd rev this guy up and gun off the gate. If I knew he would choose those tactics I might pick him first. (3) ALWAYS AS FAST comes in from Freehold with form but is he still a big-track horse?

Race 8: Non-winners $10,500 (NW L3 $11,550) in last 5/TM 84.5 or less/3&4YO NW $7,500 in 2022

(9) DOUBLE ACCOUNT simply couldn't clear the front last week and now we get a new driver. From post 9 he should be able to be the last one to the lead and when he makes the top he is hard to beat. (1) LETSDOIT S left and wired a field from post 9 in his 3-year-old debut, so that says something about his intent to race hard. Driver change this week could help the price. (2) COLONIAL AS IT has been a bit hit and miss; Lasix added here; helps? (3) SHINKANSEN comes off a big mile but seems less likely to control the action this week. (10) GOTWUTEVERITTAKES kept his act together finally in last week's romp. Can he do it again?

Race 9: Non-winners $14,000 (NW L3 $15,501) in last 5 or in 2022/TM 89 or less - $50K GTD Pick 4

(1) PRIMARY COLORS popped a huge mile in his last start here on May 21 and despite getting caught at Pocono, there is no reason to think he can't come up big again. (6) ALTA ENGEN A is my upset special in the field. He was much improved last week while gaining well late. (3) DECISION DAY is in career form but I'd still rather have him underneath.

Race 10: Non-winners $3,000 in last 5/TM 76.50 or less

(4) HAMMER TIME raced well from off the pace last time behind a superior foe. Fingers crossed that Landy will decide to leave the gate hard this week. (9) CHAMPAGNE ON ICE qualified back well and is clearly fast enough to win. (7) HENDERSON SEELSTER is arguably the best horse in the field when he is feeling right, but he is coming off consecutive breaks, so demand value. (5) MYREANNA kept her act together last time with hobbles added for the new barn. I wouldn't fall off my chair if she raced well.

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Race 11: Non-winners $7,500 in last 5 or 2 races in 2022/TM 82 or less

(4) ANNABELLE HANOVER didn't show immediate improvement with Lasix added but sometimes it takes a start or two for the medication to take its full effect. In a field without a standout, I'll take a shot since the price will be right. (6) JUST DIVINE looked like she had a big shot last week and trainer Ron Burke made a comment that he had her straightened out, but a break ended her night early. She's a guessing game right now but one that can win. (7) BEACH CRAZY moves in a few slots on the gate and picks up a catch-driver.

Race 12: TrackMaster 70 (NW L3/5 70.5/71.38) or less Series /Opt. $5,000 Claiming

(6) IT'S RIGGED raced well over the track in his first start for new trainer Cano. He has big-track experience, finds a soft field here and can certainly show more now. (1) BRIGADOON took a shot in his first start for this barn but was burned up in a hot pace; another shot. (4) HAYMITCH exits the amateur ranks and is worth a look with a catch-driver. (3) ENGLISH ROSE N broke in her first try for Quevedo; more now?