2025 MEET STATS: 293 - 979 / $1,627.58 (-$330.42)
BEST BETS: 50 - 96 / $164.82 (-$27.18)
BEST BET: BETTING ON CAESAR (7th)
SPOT PLAY: CARABAO A (8th)
Race 1: 3-5YO Winners of 2-4 races or $60K LT Pace
(4) RENALDO N is another in a LONG line of recent Down-Under imports who come here and crush it right away. This 4YO Team Tritton trainee looks to make it four straight since arriving. (6) WHITE LOTUS broke in his local debut. Considering the connections I'll give him another look. (2) WAR NO MORE broke two back but other starts have been fine; post relief is a big help.
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Race 2: F&M $20,000 Claiming Pace
(4) KAT made her debut off the Engblom claim up in class and from the eight hole, so she went nowhere. Back in $20's and with a reasonable post. (2) CHILLIN BYTHE POOL gets her first good post in this class and the barn has done well recently. (3) THATS A HUGE BEACH missed a month of action but that Qua last week was fine and she has a recent win for these connections.
Race 3: F&M $30,000 Claiming Pace
(2) TOBAGO TIME has been razor sharp and lays over the rest of this field class-wise. Deserving favorite looking for three straight. (3) MACHS LEGACY A steps up sharp for top connections. (4) KISSIN JOE ships up from Harrington and joins the Stratton barn. I guess we'll find out if she's properly classified.
Race 4: NW10000 in last 5 starts Pace
(4) SIX DEGREES has been going just evenly of late but he does have a win a couple of months back at the $40K claiming level and he meets a very shaky field here; worth a look at what should be a decent price. (1) COVERED BRIDGE wasn't bad last week, but still could not get it done at the lowest conditioned level. Millionaire has a chance from this spot to redeem himself. (2) DIEGO N had been in dull form before last week's break after the drop in class. He steps down again but he's currently tough to have confidence in.
Race 5: 3-5YO Winners of 2-4 races or $60K LT Pace
(2) NO TRESPASSING raced perfectly fine through two heats of the Jug and returns to face overnight foes. There's legit talent in this race so I wouldn't bet the farm. (5) KWICK SAND A raced willingly in his North American debut and undoubtedly has more to offer; 20/1 ML. (4) INFLATION PROOF is also razor sharp and figures to be heading to the front again.
Race 6: NW21751 in last 5 starts Pace
(2) HOWLENTHEHILLS chased last week's 1:51 1/5 winner and was clearly second best. Alexander trainee makes his second start at this reduced level and is overdue for a win. (4) MYSWEETBOYMAX will be a price with something to prove but he's been getting better with each passing start so I think he can be there with a reasonable trip. (6) BOURBON COUNTY was a winner upon arrival from Kentucky and the 3YO had a vicious last quarter. Unable to reach last week but he's back to Bartlett and may be a closing threat.
Race 7: 3-5YO NW2 races or $30K LT Pace
(5) BETTING ON CAESAR was a very willing runner-up in local debut for the Bongiorno barn and now he has a post edge on that rival that will help him turn the tables. (4) JOHNNY LAW ships in from Running Aces where he was right there in his last three starts, and has Lasix recently added. Could fit well in here. (7) BIG EGO hit town to make just his fourth lifetime start and beat the top one; now at a post disadvantage.
Race 8: NW15000 in last 5 starts Pace
(4) CARABAO A had absolutely no chance in his last three from bad posts facing better. Lance Hudson trainee comes home fast every week and will be able to reach from this spot. (6) SPECULATING A has had some moments since arriving in the U.S. and last week was a good effort; Bartlett gets the drive with Siegelman sticking to the top choice. (3) IMA PERFECT CHOICE fits the NW8 condition so he gets to stay at this level after his recent win; tougher test here.
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Race 9: F&M $25,000 Claiming Pace
(7) COALFORDSNSHINE GB was a dominating winner the last time Bartlett drove at the $25K claiming level. Sharp winner will be going forward off the gate. (2) YUENGLING hasn't won yet at this level but has certainly proven she belongs with these; major player from good post. (3) DELITFULCATHERIN N is the class of the field and does dip down a notch looking to be more involved.
Race 10: NW5000 in last 5 starts Pace
(3) WASA HEAT SEEKER N has been a bit disappointing since arriving here but he may never find a better spot to get well. (1) VICI has had a string of posts that's almost criminal...7,7,7,6,7,8,8. From the rail I suspect he'll be aggressively handled. (2) EUPHORIA N drops to the basement and has beaten better than these numerous times in the past.