by Al Cimaglia
November 9, 2018
The feature at the Meadowlands this evening rolls in Race 6, a fillies and mares Preferred Handicap with a $20,000 purse. The 0.50 Pick 4 sequence begins in Race 7, it has a $50,000 guaranteed pool and will be my focus.
Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.
Race 7
1-Misslarose - Part of a Burke entry has breaking issues but Gingras knows well, in this if minds manners.
7-New Jersey Viking - Drops to a better level and gets a new pilot, should be able to leave and get into contention.
8-Trolley - Been off since 9/23 but had 2 good qualifiers, a player if ready versus this field.
9-Simply Volo - Will use at 10-1 in the ML, should like the company and does well at the Big M, needs a good steer.
Race 8
5-Followthewind N - Tough trip in last, makes 3rd start on Lasix and could be sitting on a big try.
6-Ok Heavenly - No chance in last, now drops to a spot to shine and McCarthy steers again.
8-DelightfulMemphisn - 3rd straight Big M start for ML chalk, is in the mix but will need a trip.
Race 9
1A-Verdi D Em - Part of Harmon entry is looking for 2nd win in 2 years, but with this crew, best to not overlook.
5-Bizet - Even effort off the bench in last, is in the mix if steps up off that try.
6-Another Chapter - Needs to mind manners but might be better on the big oval, winner of >$86k in 2017 fits.
Race 10
1-Dov's Song - 1st start at Big M was ok, will take a swing at a price with McCarthy, tough foes outside.
7-Frog Pond Princess - ML chalk drops to lowest level in some time, could blast out and get a good seat.
8-Hepburn Hanover - 3-yr-old could beat older if B. Miller finds some cover, could be rolling fastest in late going.
My Ticket)
Race 7) 1,7,8,9
Race 8) 5,6,8
Race 9) 1,5,6
Race 10) 1,7,8
Total Ticket Cost) $54 for $0.50
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