Monticello: Horses to watch from Dec. 15 - Dec. 17

2015 STATS: 47 - 166 / $250.70 (Stats reflect next start at Monticello only)

Tuesday, December 15

ALLEN THE OPTOMIST ($4,000clm) - Went a big first-over mile only to get picked off late.

EYESBOLD (NW200ps) - Went thru the motions in his last start.

I BIZEL THE SHIZEL ($4,000clm) - No shot in last. Prior start had some late pace.

LUCKY LUCKY LEO ($4,000clm) - Strong try from the eight hole. Just needs a better post.

Thursday, December 17

SWAN LITTLEROSITA (NW3) - Trotter missed three weeks and was a non factor. Prior start was okay.

RAFFERTY HANOVER ($4,000clm) - Finished with good late pace after taking back early then electing to sit in.