FALL MEET STATS: 278-89-48-37 / $640.40 (+$84.40) BEST BETS: 21-8-3-2 / $24.00 (-$18.00) SPOT PLAYS: 21-8-2-3 / $44.80 (+$2.80) BEST BET: COLE ON THE BEACH (11th) SPOT PLAY: SHE STINGS (9th) Race 1: Exit 16W Series for Winners 2-4 (NW L2 or 3YO 5) races or $50,000 (NW L2 or 3YO $60,000) life - Pick 5 (5) BOURBONISTA S looked really good upon arrival when second by a head in a 1:53 mile and then went a difficult journey in start two. New driver this week and I’d expect a strong showing at a better price then the 6-5 we got last time. (1) GLUTES HANOVER has been racing very well at Hoosier and I don’t fault her for the defeat last time since it isn’t easy to go all the way on the lead there. Filly should fit in nicely. (6) D’WOOD has done good work since shipping in and is certainly a big threat. [DRF HARNESS: Get Harness Eye PPs for this card] Race 2: Non-winners $5,000 (NW L2 $5,500) in last 5/TM 80.5 (NW L2 82.5) or less (1) WOW LOVE wasn’t able to pick up any wins but showed in the past she is able to get down to the 1:55 range on a track like this if on her game and she has certainly been much better since switching barns. All three of her wins this year have come since the move to this stable on October 1. Four-year-old is still young enough to improve and I don’t love the other options. (2) CHIPLOSIVE has the class and is getting post relief this week. (6) ROCKET MAN HILL is always dangerous when he can sit a trip. (5) AARDIES PEAK N finally stayed trotting in her last qualifier. Has Engblom finally figured her out? Race 3: Trackmaster 68 (NW L2 70.3) or less - Survivor 7 (7) FLYING TIGER is the sharpest and most consistent of a very sketchy group. Gelding has multiple wins over the track this year and far and away the fastest win time. (10) MOONWARDS HANOVER has been in-the-money in this class in three of his last four starts. Post 10 is only a minor issue since there is some dead weight behind the gate that should be easy to get around early. (2) PACK YOUR BAGS has a nice post edge on the top pair. He could show zip off the gate and be in prime position. Race 4: Trackmaster 71 (NW L2 73.55) or less (5) USURP HANOVER was basically even last time versus a number of horses that would be 3-5 in this spot. He’s far from reliable but deserves a look this week. (4) PERRON has loomed and failed to seal the deal in consecutive starts. Has he forgotten how to win? (2) GOOGOO EYES should be able to get around #1 and sit a cozy trip but his form simply hasn’t been what it was even earlier this year. (9) FASHION FOREVER is a viable exotics player. Race 5: Trackmaster 68 (NW L2 70.3) or less - Pick 4 (9) MARE OF THE CITY doesn’t win often but when she does it comes against a field that looks like this one. Notice she finally showed signs of life last time and that could be an indicator of a big mile tonight. (8) YO JO returns to a big track and was doing good work up at Vernon; driver change a plus. (3) MO MO actually beat #8 at Vernon a few starts back; contender. (6) HD LABBATOY hasn’t gotten any checks of late but really isn’t “off form” and could compete with the right trip. Race 6: Exit 16W Series for Non-winners $25,000 (NW L2 $30,000) life (3) DOCTOR ARROGANTO won this series in November and now gets another shot at even bigger cash in this one. It’s worth noting that the horses that defeated him last month aren’t in-to-go for this event. (2) BIG EGO hasn’t done any damage but has been able to keep up in some good miles here. Barn change this week gives hope of a better showing at a healthy price. (4) WATCHFIRE was a decent third in a pretty quick mile coming back from almost seven weeks on the sidelines. He faces older but can definitely improve. (6) STINGMAN is a big ticket purchase from Lexington last year that only has one career start. That effort was a good one and he’s certainly worth consideration in the post parade. Race 7: Trackmaster 71 (NW L2 73.55) or less - Pick 6 (3) WONDROUS BLUE CHIP was stuck behind a gapper and finished up mildly when clear in the lane versus a better group when last seen. Three-year-old really doesn’t need to move forward off that mile to beat this bunch. (2) BRUHA had some trouble with the trainer in the bike last week; catch driver this time. (1) VANGUARD did what he could last week but chased a well-rated leader and couldn’t make a dent in the margin late. He doesn’t win often but an exotic slot is very possible. (6) BOUQUETS FOR ALL certainly seems capable of a 1:56 mile judging by her Hoosier starts earlier this year. Beckwith did choose here over my top pick. My only concern is that maybe she is a bit of a tired horse after 34 starts and 51 career through two years. Race 8: Exit 16W Series for Winners 4-7 (NW L3 or 3YO 8) races or $100,000 life (3) HEY PORTER is seemingly changing barns but Enrico Robinson is actually the second trainer for Cullipher and is reportedly taking over the East Coast operation, so nothing to see here. This guy was a fringe stakes player all year and Pollack Racing ponied up $95K at Harrisburg to get him for spots like this one. (4) SCUDO HANOVER was in over his head last week in a TM90. He’ll be very competitive in this race. (7) QUEEN OF AMERICA S moves into the Daley barn and adds Lasix. She could improve greatly but may also be over bet; tough call. (6) A REAL LEGEND shows some decent miles at Hoosier and has come back nicely after missing all of 2024; deserves some respect. Race 9: Exit 16W Series for Non-winners $25,000 (NW L2 $30,000) life - Pick 4 (1) SHE STINGS looked like a filly coming into herself a couple of starts back but then got caught in a traffic jam last time and couldn’t stretch her legs in the stretch. Two-year-old faces mostly older for here but nothing that scares me off from sticking with her. (3) COVER THE CROWN didn’t do much with the trainer in the bike as she returned from more than five months on the sidelines. Don’t hold that one dull line against her as there is some ability here. (8) ABBYS DANCE closed well in her first start back from a long vacation. Don’t be surprised if she brings a big effort. (6) SWEET MARY LOU went some big fractions on November 20 and only lost by a neck; clear player. (7) LUISA HANOVER seems to be the reason Jason Bartlett is coming here to drive; hmmm. Race 10: Exit 16W Series for Winners 2-4 (NW L2 or 3YO 5) races or $50,000 (NW L2 or 3YO $60,000) life (7) FIFTYSHADESOFBLU was used to the top last week as one of seven horses that came off the gate strong, yielded grudgingly to the pocket and came on again late to get second. That was his first start since September and improvement can be expected. (5) SOFT LANDING reunites with Kennedy who helped him to his last win on Halloween. I expect to see big early speed. (2) RESOLVED had some company leaving the gate and couldn’t make the front until just past the quarter call last time. That early energy left her a bit sapped for late speed. Inside post should help the cause. (3) CRAIGIEBURN wasn’t bad upon returning here last weekend. His best is certainly good enough. [DRF HARNESS: Sign up for our FREE DRF Harness Digest Newsletter] Race 11: Trackmaster 68 (NW L2 70.3) or less (3) COLE ON THE BEACH exits the amateur ranks where he really hasn’t been that bad despite back to back seventh-place finishes. Beckwith joins the team now and I’m sure he’ll have this guy in play. (6) LYLEGROUND just missed in this class a week ago. (4) BIONIS is capable of bringing a big mile to the track from time to time. Will tonight be one of those moments? Race 12: $7,500 Claiming (1) LYONS LIBERTY has turned a corner since switching barns and the post move this week should help his cause. (6) THE WLLL TO PLAY dominated in this class when last seen and anything close to a repeat performance makes him the one to beat. (2) ALWAYS A WAY improved off the claim and everything from this barn has been doing well as they own a 7-3-2-0 record over the last month here. (10) FROMASHESTOASHES N comes to town for a new trainer. Veteran performer has early speed and picks up a driver that isn’t afraid to fire out from post 10.