Meadowlands

Meadowlands: Analysis for Saturday 6/4

Derick Giwner|Jun 02, 2022

CHAMPIONSHIP MEET STATS: 104-34-18-14 / $188.00 (-$20.00)

BEST BETS: 8-6-1-1 / $25.30 (+9.30)

SPOT PLAYS: 7-2-1-1 / $6.20 (-$7.80)

BEST BET: LYONS SENTINEL (6th)

SPOT PLAY: DOUBLE ACCOUNT (4th)

Race 1: GSY 1 Pace - Pick 5

(4) ROCKABILLY CHARM is a sharp horse dropping back down in class and seemingly ready to win. That driver Ahle chose here over (3) CASINO BAGS ANSO, who comes off a GSY win last weekend, is a strong indicator of this horse's chances. The latter got a perfect steer and got up on the wire last time. He has now won two of his last three. (9) FERDINAND A can and will likely fire to the front. He should get a big piece. (6) MV OK PALACIO BR has put in a few good tries in a row and the new driver is a plus.

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Race 2: Non-winners $3,000 (NW L3 $3,300) in last 5

(6) PADUKA N is somehow still winless on the year. Eight-year-old visits the basement condition tonight and figures to give it a go, though this field came up deep for the condition. (2) TULHURSTSANTANNA A is another still searching for a win but with credentials to pop a big mile at any time. (8) LUCID DREAMS is a sharp horse moving into a barn that tends to move horses up.

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Race 3: GSY 1 Pace - Survivor 7

In a race that has plenty of potential early speed players, I'll try confirmed closer (7) BRONSONS DELIGHT. Trainer Juan Cano jumps in the bike and finds a good spot to wait and attack late. (1) IM A DIRECTOR N has just enough early speed to stay close without getting involved in a duel and the form to make some noise. (6)

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

(5) DOUBLE ACCOUNT has two wins on the year and both came on the lead. Dropping in class tonight and without clear speed to his outside, he should be able to set the tempo. (2) TIMESTORM climbed the ladder without issue last time and gets another shot in the same class. (4) COLONIAL AS IT is an all or nothing type that either shows up or doesn't. I'd want close to double-digit odds to try him.

Race 5: Non-winners 2 (NW L3) races life/Maidens draw inside

(4) GIGONDAS burned plenty of money last week as people expected more of an effort and didn't get it in his first start of the year. Trixton colt moves in a couple of slots on the gate now and should be showing more with the start under his belt. (1) FASHIONONTHEHILL stayed flat in the qualifier as he chased better horses with hobbles added. I wouldn't be shocked if we saw a complete turnaround. (8) FRANK THE ELDER is the most palatable horse in the field in terms of form, but he's a closer that will have to pass perhaps all of them late. (9) MAJESTIC J has hinted at some ability but failed to show it often enough.

Race 6: Open F&M Handicap - $50K GTD Pick 4

(6) LYONS SENTINEL got the conservative steer that handicappers with experience expected in the Betsy Ross and closed well in the lane without gaining positions. She's on the big track now in a small field and should take care of business. (2) KEEP ROCKIN A lands in the best spot she has seen in some time, except for the presence of the top pick. (3) FOX VALLEY EXPLOIT keeps climbing the class ladder, showing speed and getting big checks.

Race 7: Non-winners $7,000 (NW L3 $8,250) in last 5 or $9,421 L6/TM 82 (NW L3/5 82.5/83.45) or less

(5) BETTORS HEART N is typically a good bet to do well at this level and she simply caught a wickedly sharp foe and couldn't pace with her late last week; another chance. (4) JUST DIVINE wasn't exactly tuned up in her 3-year-old debut but could show more now. (8) ANNABELLE HANOVER drops down and adds Lasix. The possibility of a wake-up effort is there. (3) KATHY’S MOMENT goes for four straight tonight while facing a much better group.

Race 8: Non-winners $14,000 in last 5/TM 89 or less - Pick 6

(5) VEL MR NICE GUY added Lasix and just missed a career-best mile last out at Philly. Four-year-old is young enough to keep improving and seems worth a look here as Tetrick's choice over a trio of Cullipher horses. (6) SAYING GRACE N drops in class and picks up a young driver who should put him in play. (1) DECISION DAY popped off a mile I didn't think he had in him last Saturday. Unless we can get a great price I would avoid him as the chances of a repeat effort seem slim from my perspective. (2) ALTA ENGEN A isn't as bad as his last performance and could offer some value.

Race 9: Non-winners $20,000 (NW L3 $22,000) in last 5 or $25,000 L6/TM 92 (NW L3 92.5) or less

(2) J M MANDAMIN comes out of a much tougher race. He figures to be sitting first or second here with a big shot in a talented field. (8) SHAKE THAT HOUSE wasn't done any favors with the outside draw but is certainly the fastest horse if he gets the right trip. (1) STONE HANOVER just missed last time as he seems to be getting sharper and sharper with each start this year. (9) DE LOS CIELOS DEO deserves some consideration on form alone but the post has to hurt his chances some.

Race 10: Open Trot Handicap - $50K GTD Pick 4

(4) ATLANTA beat up on an easier field last time as she pleased. I'm not sure what tactics Gingras will employ but he'll likely get her in play. (5) BELLA BELLINI was third behind perhaps the best two trotters in the country last time. She'll be charging home late here. (6) LINDY THE GREAT has looked like he needed both the qualifier and first start. If he warms up looking like he might fire off the gate, I'd take a shot.

Race 11: Non-winners $10,500 (NW L3 $11,801) in last 5/TM 87 (NW L3 87.5) or less

(3) ROCKIN THE ACES finds a much softer field this week after getting caught in a 1:48 4/5 mile last time. This barn has been firing on all cylinders lately. (4) WRAPPERS DELIGHT A is capable of stringing together wins when he is feeling good. (7) ALLUNEEDISFAITH N comes out of the same race as the top pick and he took a bit of a shuffle in that one. (1) ANA AFREET N is supposed to win a race like this but has been way off his game lately. He could awaken but probably not at the price you need to take a shot.

Race 12: Non-winners $7,500 (NW L3 $8,250) in last 5/TM 83.65 or less

(1) TOWN GOSSIP has taken some time to adjust to life as a 4-year-old but seemed to find himself last time on the class drop and now he gets to step down another notch on the ladder. (3) I'M A BIG DEAL drops out of the same race and gets a major post shift. (6) BETTER TAKE IT is the third of the class-droppers in the field. His performances in this class have been solid.

Race 13: TrackMaster 74.5 (NW 2L3/5 75/75.85) or less/Opt. $7,500 Claiming

(6) IDEAL STAR N moved into a new barn and qualified in good order on May 24. While he hasn't shown much this year, a new set of eyes could turn around a horse that won in 1:51 4/5 last year. (2) A B COLLINS is worth a look picking up Gingras. (5) PRINCE ASTON drops a notch for a high percentage barn. (7) ITS SHOWTIME has won three of four starts and has the early speed to make the top.