The Meadows: Analysis for Saturday 7/27

Best Bet: (3) DIAMANTE HANOVER (5^th)

Spot Play: (7) SWEET BEACH LIFE (15^th)

.50 Early Pick 4: 236/25/2356/17 = $24

.50 Second Pick 4: 3/3589/259/236 = $18

.50 Third Pick 4: 58/37/23/138 = $12

.50 Late Pick 5: 23/138/68/47/47 = $24

.50 Late Pick 4: 68/47/47/167 = $12

Race 1: WINNERS OF 4-7 EXT PM`S OR $60,000 LIFE - Pick 4

(6) QUICK TRICK has been facing tougher in Ohio and kicking late. Twelve lifetime wins. (3) SWIFTY LAZAR has won four of five for Burke and now steps up. (2) ZELENSKY chased that one in latest but couldn’t reach despite pocket trip. Needs more late. (5) MALOUCIOUS has speed for a barn that’s hit right now, share more likely as only two wins in past two seasons.

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Race 2: CLAIM $7000 W/A

(5) OKIE FROM MUSKOGEE drops and draws better vs struggling bunch. (2) LYONS BEACHBOY likes to win, has been off form in last two but has excuses. (4) MATTEO is a check getting type that has been ok since claim on 6/15. Palone sticks here. (7) STARSNSTRIPES GB won 51k last year, needs a wake up to contend.

Race 3: ARDEN DOWNS 2YO C&G PACE - $10K GTD PICK 5

(2) PAPI’S ROCKET raced well vs. PASS foes on 7/20 in a quick 1:51 1/5 mile. Expect a short price. (6) WILD BILL WYATT kicked 28 seconds on debut for top connections. Improvement likely, as well as more aggression vs these. (3) STAY SHARP made a solid move get into contention but tired late 7/20. Should be forward again like 7/13 line. (5) BROOKLYN WOLF improved in his second start for sharp connections. Use on the bottom of exotics.

Race 4: CLAIMING HANDICAP $15,000-$20,000

(7) KILOWATT KID N is very sharp for Burke/Wrenn with five straight exacta finishes. Quick enough early to determine trip. (1) CONTACT ZONE grabbed a check at Scioto now returns to level he’s had some success. Pace sets up for his kick. (5) IN ROCK WE TRUST has two straight wins and two straight claims. Steps up, draws better but needs more vs these. (3) SOUTHPORT BEACH needed last after three months off. Could be used here in multis at a price.

Race 5: ARDEN DOWNS 3YO FILLY TROT - $12.5K GTD PICK 4

(3) DIAMANTÉ HANOVER draws a short field here after two wins in last three at Pocono. Looks faster than this group. (4) MON AMIE MARTINE has three straight thirds off the bench and moves forward late in miles. (5) DAYLIGHTS DAUGHTER upset that one 7/18 after two fair wins. Barn is solid with these types. (2) FAITH STEP was better in latest and can close for a share.

Race 6: NW $10,300 L4 STS. AE: NW 9 EXT PM RACES LIFE

(9) THE REAL WAY is out posted here but was solid against a no doubt winner in last. Aaron can blast here and get a spot at a price. (4) FLITE CRAFT is fast but quirky. Beat Adios Finalist in last winning his third in four starts. (3) PRINCE OF TIDES has 600k on his card and got a needed tightener 7/17. Use in multis. (2) BE DAZZLED LOU A won the last time he faced this level. Another worth using in a wide open race.

Race 7: NW $4500 L4 STS. W/O 40,000 IN 2024 NE

(5) DOUBLE UP N looks to do just that after win on 7/20 at the bottom level. Classy enough to beat these. (9) DRACARYS Z drops looking for a wake up. Last was ok with 28 kick in a 1:50 4/5 mile. (2) ELLIOT MOOSE returns of 1/9 win at Northfield off a drop. Could be put in play early again. (1) CAPTAIN MAX HENRY needed last after layoff since March. Barn trustworthy with getting them back strong.

Race 8: ARDEN DOWNS 2YO C&G PACE - $15K GTD PICK 8

(3) WEDLOCK BLUE CHIP comes off a blowout win at Philly in fast time. If he stays flat here expect more speed. (6) LOU’S ALBANO has experience, connections and closing speed. Use in all spots. (2) DAMN THE TORPEDOES was solid 7/20 winning from a wide draw. Could improve and be dangerous here. (7) QUICK PITTSTOP won from a tough spot 7/20. Prefer others on top but can fill exotics.

Race 9: NW $7000 L4 STS - $12.5K GTD PICK 4

(5) SANDBETWEENMYTOES wasn’t winning last vs well-meant winner but kicked 27 3/5 late. His class means a lot here. (8) SURREAL IDEAL has limited starts this year but last was decent off 6 month layoff. Will be flying late again. (9) SO MANY ROADS drops from the Open but draws wide. Prior lines fit very well vs these. (1) ANNAPOLIS HANOVER missed a few weeks but can fill in exotics with a trip.

Race 10: QUINTON PATTERSON ADIOO VOLO 3 YO FILLY PACE

(7) MY GIRL EJ loves this racetrack, has been knocking heads with the best all year and will be tough to catch here. (2) GEOCENTRIC isn’t quite as effective this year but is very capable vs these. Last was an impossible spot. (3) SARASOTA HANOVER kicked 27 in latest vs M1 lover. She’s improving rapidly and is the most dangerous to the favorite. (5) CANIGETALOUPLOUP has the kick that can win these spots if the pace gets wicked early.

Race 11: CLAIM HANDICAP $10,000-$12,500 - $12,500 GTD PICK 5

(2) LYONS COPPERTOP was favored at this level 7/20 but tired late. Needs the 28 2/5 kick from 7/13 line. (3) WOODMERE ANDROLLI steps up off a nice win in fast time. Has failed at this level in the past. (7) INFINITE SYMBOL A comes off a sick scratch but won vs the girls 7/10. She is very consistent with 16 board finishes this year. (5) LOU’S DELIGHT was bet in latest but had no punch. Two back line plays better.

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Race 12: ARDEN DOWNS 3YO C&G TROT

(3) SPLENDID likes to win and has a 1:53 4/5 Line to go back to here. Looms a heavy favorite vs these. (8) ACTIVATION has speed but gait woes. If he stats flat can challenge the chalk late. (1) FATHER MIKE has four wins this year and a decent try at Philly 7/19 vs stallion series types. (9) BABY BOB tired in latest but win two back at Northfield was solid.

Race 13: CLAIM HANDICAP $10,000-$12,500 - $15K GTD Pick 4

(6) FEARLESS FURY was wide in latest off the claim but passed horses late. Best post now equals leave attempt. (8) ASTON HILL DAVE gets back in for a tag with his 474k in class. Needs to blast here. (5) TWIN B JAMMER has back class but only one win this year. Last was better and McCarthy back in the bike. (2) LOVE YOURSELF has been outracing his odds every week. Could be up close given the post.

Race 14: ARDEN DOWNS 2YO FILLY PACE

(4) ALWAYS ANA HANOVER tried PASS in last and rallied for second. That was a quick race and anything close to that here wins. (7) DAILY DOUBLE DEO has been competitive vs PASS for Daley so far. No Papi Grad to chase here. (9) KIKI LOU KIKI is the other Burke here who has started her career well. Moves forward late and that will serve her well here. (1) BLESSED HANOVER is the other other Burke that had shown speed effectively so far in three starts. Rail may affect trip now.

Race 15: $350,000 DELVIN MILLER ADIOS - $50K GTD Trifecta

(7) SWEET BEACH LIFE started a move in his elimination and lost momentum when Huntingforchrome pulled in front of him. He won the Messenger from off the pace with a sharp kick. Big chance here if pace gets hot again. (4) CAPTAIN ALBANO is obvious with his class and blowout Elim win. Can be hit and miss and price will be low. (2) WISH YOU WELL was airborne late to win but likely won’t get same trip or price now. (6) TIMEISONMYSIDE likes the track and can grab a slice with a similar trip.

Race 16: NW $2000 L4 STS. W/O $30,000 IN 2024 NE

(1) KASHED UP A moves inside after a speed try and should control this. (6) SAMSON BLUE CHIP has shown speed in last two just needs more late to be struggling types. (7) ANTS MARTCHING has back class, won 179k last year but needs a wake up. (8) LOUIE grabs shares with his kick. Needed last when off a month.