Ocean Downs: Analysis for Sunday 8/30 and Monday 8/31
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 and MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026
STATS: 18-55 / $72.30 (-$37.70)
Sunday, August 30
Race 6: Winners over $5,500 in last 4 starts Pace
(2) BABES ALL IN was the pick last week and raced well but was the victim of circumstance as he was shuffled from the pocket as the winner drew off but was still able to rally up for second. The veteran had good speed at both ends in that race and has a tactical edge tonight with the good post. (4) MAKING HISTORY has been on a major roll and has worked his way up to the top of the class ladder for Roger Plante, Jr. (5) THE LIZARD was the winner in the top choice's race last week after a strong third quarter to take command; will need another good pace to close into.
Race 9: Winners of 2 not more than 4 races lifetime Pace
(1) ALWAYS GAME has spent overtime on the rim in many of his previous races but tonight from the innermost post he should be looking at a rail ride close to the pace and can have more to offer in the late stages. (4) JUST CHASING TAILS finished sharply at The Red Mile last week and was hung the mile from the eight hole in his previous Ocean Downs race. Tony Morgan gets the call tonight.
Monday, August 31
Race 5: NW4501 in last 4 starts Trot
(4) TIMESTORM dropped and popped last week; last time at this level he was stuck in post eight with no realistic chance but this classy veteran will be much closer to the action facing just four rivals. (3) HUSTLENOMICS is in for the optional tag again so he can stay classified more favorably and he’s a speed threat. (1) YALL JUST LOVE ME finally draws inside and the lone mare will try to take full advantage of the live starting spot.
Race 6: $7,500 Claiming Pace
(5) UNISON drops back down to this $7,500 claiming level and he’s won his last two in this class by open lengths. (1) ALEX TYE moves back to the rail and is a threat to take these coast to coast. (4) MOSCOW MITCH returns to Ocean in a new barn after being a disappointment at The Meadows considering he was claimed for $12,000 a couple of months back.