FALL MEET STATS: 41-18-6-7 / $116.60 (+$34.60) BEST BETS: 3-2-0-1 / $6.80 (+$.80) SPOT PLAYS: 3-2-0-1 / $17.40 (+$11.40) BEST BET: RITCHIE ALPHA (6th) SPOT PLAY: CAPTAIN BAZINGA (11th) Race 1: Trackmaster 68 (NW L2 70) or less - Pick 5 (3) JONES BEACH DE VIE hasn’t exactly come to life since the barn change but really hasn’t been racing bad either. We get a new driver tonight and a return to the big track. Note that earlier in his career he won a couple of times and finished second 13 times at Vernon. (6) SERGEANT WALT has gone two very strong miles in his last two appearances at the TM68 level. (1) PACK YOUR BAGS is a hardly a killer on the track lately. That said, he fits nicely in this condition and should get a piece. (5) A B COLLINS drops back down. His last start in this condition saw him go a monster mile. [DRF HARNESS: Get Harness Eye PPs for this card] Race 2: Non-winners 2 (NW L2 3) races or $20,000 (NW L2 $30,000) life/2YO & Maidens draw inside (7) PACK A PUNCH put in a good effort last time considering he missed two months of action; improvement expected. (6) STEAMBOAT SPRINGS arrived her last weekend and turned in a nice performance from post 10; better post now. (4) VICTORY JOE was certainly in a tougher spot when last seen on this track. The form seems fine and the competition looks softer. Race 3: Trackmaster 71 (NW L2 73) or less - Survivor 7 (5) CAPTAIN CARTER put in a strong mile to finish third from post 10 last time. He gets a better post here and faces a very dull group. (1) LEON DAVID displayed some signs of life last week and there is some class here. I could see tossing him onto your Pick 5 ticket. (4) WARRAWEE XCEED is sporting good recent form, albeit down in class on paper in TM68. This field barely ranks as TM71 worthy. (8) SUNSHINE’S FINEST is another who has been racing well. Don’t be shocked if Carter fires off the gate here. Race 4: Trackmaster 74 (NW L2 76) or less/NW $20,000 life/TM 77 (NW L2 79) or less draw outside (6) ON THE MONEY GB was in a tougher class when last here. Previous two efforts out of town were solid. He returns to the Big M at a reduced level now and gets an interesting driver change. (1) MONEYMAKESHERHAPPY is great when she can settle in and pounce late. That trip seems possible with the inside draw. (3) ALMOST KAREN is too sharp to ignore but one that does her best down a level. Race 5: Trackmaster 74 (NW L2 76.55) or less/TM 77 (NW 2L4 79.33) or less draw outside (6) CRAIGIEBURN has missed four weeks of action and that is certainly at least a minor concern. That said, I do believe he’s best in here if ready. (8) DARK MIND is double dropping in class and very capable of bringing a big mile. (4) C KAN TROT has won three of four starts but seems to be facing a better field on paper. (2) SAINTS PRESERVE US was second missing by just a neck when last here at this level. Race 6: Trackmaster 80.5 (NW L2/L5 82.5/82.85) or less - $50K GTD Pick 4 (2) RITCHIE ALPHA went a pretty good mile in last with no chance versus much, much better than he tackles this week. Six-year-old is ready to pop a big mile and seems destined for a new lifetime mark tonight. (9) CAPTAIN MARVEL has been sharp and he gets an interesting driver change here. If the pace is hot he’ll be coming. (1) SLIP THE HUNDY N moves into a new barn and is worth some consideration. Race 7: Trackmaster 83.5 (NW L2/L3 85.5/85.69) or less (6) CAVEMAN A is a veteran campaigner who is feeling good right now. I’ll take a shot with him in a race with many contenders. (1) BOBCAT BAY has big early speed and the inside post to work with tonight. His last effort was better than his prior two. (2) BLANK STARE can’t be faulted for poor performances from outside posts at Yonkers; capable with trip. (9) SPRINGSTEEN is another veteran who is coming off a big mile. Classy 10-year-old is worth some consideration. Race 8: Meadowlands Amateur Drivers Club 1 Pace - Pick 6 (5) OUR CORELLI N hasn’t been doing much out of town but was a winner when last seen here and going back further won his last amateur start over the track as well. The Height/Slendorn combo has been solid all year. (7) ARTIST BEST returns to The Meadowlands at a reduced amateur level and picks up one of the top pilots in the series. (3) URBAN RENEWAL raced well most weeks and seems likely to show early speed here and land in a good spot. (4) CAMLACHIE CHROME was second in this class last time out. Race 9: Non-winners $12,500 (NW L2 $14,000) in last 5/TM 88 (NW 2L4 90) or less Driver David Miller didn’t get the memo on (2) MAD MAX HANOVER last week that outlined he likes to be on the lead. Instead the pair burned plenty of tickets at 1-5. There are no excuses here not to press on the gas pedal at the start. Hopefully new driver Kennedy knows the correct plan of attack. (6) IT’S MY SHOW has dealt with some issues but seems to be back to himself now judging by the recent qualifier. I doubt he’ll fire off the gate but he has a big chance regardless as the class of the field. (5) DUKE OF CORNWALL N returns from a two year break in action with a strong qualifier. He had talent when last seen but this has to be too difficult a spot right off the bench, right? Race 10: Trackmaster 71 (NW L2 73) or less - $50K GTD Pick 4 (4) KANDY KISS was done in from post 10 when she came away last and the half went up in 58 seconds. Granted she wasn’t loaded with late pace but she hadn’t been on a big track in over a month and may not have been up to speed. If she has a big mile I think we’ll see it here. (6) DUCK INTO THE NITE has posted consecutive second-place finishes in this class and has a shot on the win end with a clean journey. (5) IN ERA’S IMAGE wasn’t very good in her first start since July 12; can show more here. Race 11: Winners 2-4 (NW L2 or 3YO 5) races or $50,000 (NW L2 or 3YO $60,000) life (4) CAPTAIN BAZINGA went to the front, was shuffled to fourth on the pylons and then came first-over in his most recent race. It was a tough trip that ended in locking wheels when he was tiring late. The journey has to be better this time. (5) RYDINGTOTHEWIRE went a monster mile uncovered last weekend and deserves plenty of respect, especially considering that was his first start in over a month. (1) INTERSTATEDAYDREAM can be a player if he decides to behave this week. (8) DON’T DROP THE BALL is off a really nice performance in just his second start of the year, but this is a huge jump up the class ladder. Race 12: Meadowlands Amateur Drivers Club 1 Pace (3) BLOODHOUND moves to the inside of the gate this week and seems likely to be put in play early. (5) MUSCLE FACTORY A is one of many from this barn that got a little rest and a lot of them have come back strong. He’s certainly a factor moving back into the amateur ranks. (4) BIZYS BEATLE is sharp and capable. (6) PALOMAR looks like an interesting newcomer for a good amateur driver. [DRF HARNESS: Sign up for our FREE DRF Harness Digest Newsletter] Race 13: Non-winners $2,500 (NW L2 $3,130) in last 5 (1) FENDI HANOVER hasn’t been very good lately but also hasn’t seen a spot this soft in a while. If he shows up with anything close to his best mile the rest will have their work cut out for them. (6) BET A BUNDLE is dropping a number of classes and really should awaken. (3) POMPEO HANOVER is another with subpar lines landing in a better spot. Race 14: Trackmaster 68 (NW L2 70) or less (5) FATHER TED GB rallied nicely for second in his first start for the new barn and he jumps off the page this week. (9) RAPTORS FLIGHT N was used hard to the front and paid the price last time. The road to the top could be easier here without many early speed players. (7) BIG BAD BILL picked up a win two starts back in his last race at this level.