Thursday July 25 2024

1st DSBF 3 YO C&G Final Pace $110,000

Picks: 5-8-2

1 - Shocking Truth

2 - Cavalli Island - 2nd time lasix following elimination sweeps where he avoided the top two colts.

3 - Matt's Artist

4 - Rowdy Dragon

5 - Beat Cop - Won both his eliminations including a narrow win over #8. Qualifiers appeared shaky but body of work is too good to dismiss.

6 - There Goes Bubba

7 - Im Still Here

8 - Captain Pete - Qualiifiers were strong and this fella has won 7-of-11 lifetime. Draw really decimates his chances, but can he get some racing luck?

2nd - $35,000 Legislator's Cup

Picks: 2-1-4

1 - Jody - Tuned up for this with a strong mile at the Ocean, that may set her up well for this and have to like her draw.

2 - Misty Coast - Regular speed player drew poorly much of the season and this looks much more promising here.

3 - Tae

4 - Melody Hanover - Closed out the season strong before the layoff but is one of 3 that hasn't raced since June.

5 - Lofty Treasure

6 - Disturbed Hanover

7 - Beca Mitchell

8 - Shield Maiden

3rd - $50,000 Governor's Cup

Picks: 5-6-2

1 - Sprocket

2 - Hundred Dollar Man - Won a OHSS event impressively in 1:50.2 prior to this and the inside draw should put him in position here though he caught a steep group.

3 - Wager On Me

4 - My Miki Beach

5 - Captaincountrystar - Reeled off 5 straight wins here and has been absolutely awesome here this season.

6 - Sweet Angel Boy - Did the heavy lifting in a 1:49 mile at PHL on 7-14. Looking for major early speed again.

7 - Baba O'Riley

8 - Sir Charles Of Sky

4th - $25,000 Presidents Cup 

Picks: 1-5-2

1 - I'm Some Graduate - He has been consistently competitive but hasn't won recently. Great spot to break recent dry spell.

2 - Lou's Beach - Likes to pick off rivals late but can stalk the pace as well and should have plenty of options from here.

3 - Balder Son

4 - Brother Dick

5 - Bettor Memories - Like #1, he comes off competitive tries vs. claiming company and looking to break through with a win.

6 - Proper One

7 - Master Rigger

8 - Ats Hanover

5th - $10,000 Walt Messick Memorial

Picks: 6-2-7

1 - Meg A Bags

2 - Advance Man - Savvy vet held his own with solid company last try and this looks like a wide open field.

3 - Tignanello

4 - Shadys Shark Bait

5 - Twist Knot

6 - Gold Star Sven - One of classier rivals in field, qualifier was solid and he looks ready to tackle these.

7 - Top Genius - Had a quality win with conditioned foes 2 starts back, can he overcome the post here?

8 - Foxbriar Remark 

6th - $110,000 DSBF 3 YO Filly Trot final

Picks: 3-2-7

1 - Glide Along

2 - Platinum Proposal - Givens and Morand have teamed up for many DSBF wins over the years. She drew inside some key foes but figures to get strong test from #3.

3 - Lovie's Place - Arguably the most improved of the division, she's won 3 straight and in top form coming into this.

4 - Little Silver

5 - Rip Away

6 - Marino's Prize

7 - Going Platinum - Another capable EL Platinum filly, she showed good early speed in her elims but has the main rivals to her inside here and will need some racing luck tonight.

8 - Daburg

7th - $35,000 Charles Murphy Jr. Memorial Trot

Picks: 3-8-5

1 - Chief Justice

2 - Northern Express

3 - Remarkable De Vie - Savvy vet loves this track and qualified exceptionally well over the break. Drew inside top threat in #8.

4 - Johnny Ping

5 - Fifty Ways - Was in a form slump here before going to PHL and racing much better. Viable candidate for the exotics.

6 - Templeton

7 - Backstreet Player

8 - Speed Away - Was the top trotter here of the spring with 4 Open level wins here. 

8th - DSBF 3-year-old filly final $110,000

Picks: 1-8-2

1 - Smalltown Bad Girl - This filly has been progressing well and won her second split. Draw is ideal.

2 - Makemymommaproud - Turned in good miles in her eliminations, should get the trip here.

3 - Bad Nella Monella

4 - Jett Propelled

5 - Slipinsidewayz

6 - Grace O'Malley 

7 - Salma

8 - Curtsyforpurrseco - Swept her eliminations and would be the fave with an inside draw here.

9th - $110,000 3 YO C&G  DSBF Final 

Picks: 1-2-3

1 - LG's Jaxon - Cruised through his elminations and aims for 7th win of the year. Has been a dominant force with these thus far.

2 - LG's Bluestone - Stablemate to #1, he also won his eliminations and biggest challenge is likely from his own barn!

3 - Royal Beep Beep - Very competitive elimination races and fancied a win on 6-12. Would use underneath the chalk here.

4 - Pretty Two

5 - Workslikeacharm

6 - Jetsam

7 - Trout Master

8 - Daddy Wags

10th - $20,000 Sam Matthews Memorial DSBF Consolation Trot

Picks: 4-5-8

1 - Bonnies Blue Rock

2 - Run It Up Rosco

3 - Platinum Max

4 - Leaveminthedust - Lightly raced 3-year-old makes 5th start of season and seemed to improve during the season.Only he and #8 have wins this year.

5 - Ronnie Ridge - Closed well in his last two races and seems to be on the improve of late.

6 - Pulsator

7 - Chief Funster

8 - Portnoy - Was 3rd in his elims here and body of work is among best in field, but post makes him a tough choice.

11th - DSBF Consolation Filly Pacers (Manges Memorial) $20,000

Picks: 6-2-1

1 - Wicked Squeeze - Major draw relief, she showed promise in the elims with a belated bid each time. May be headed in right direction.

2 - Bella's Dream - Descends from tough NW 5 pacers, was 3rd in an elim here.

3 - Designs On You

4 - Amelia Maximus

5 - Classic Diamond

6 - American Marvel - Had a win here before the layoff and qualified in ready fashion. Would give a slight edge.

7 - Nova's Baby Girl

8 - Sweet Bobbie Jo

12th - DSBF 3YO C&G Pace Consolation (Marsh Memorial) $20,000

Picks: 7-4-3

1 - Better Dig Two

2 - LL Julio

3 - Southern Renegade - Has won half of his 4 starts this year including an overnight on 7-14.

4 - Tug River Patrick - One of more accomplished at the meet in the field, he qualified very well and should be a major contender.

5 - Come On Eddie

6 - Unexpected Twist

7 - Papas Son - His last few races were an improvement as he's taken a step back from 2 to 3, but does appear to be faster than this bunch.

8 - Lovenbury

13th - DSBF 3-year-old fillies consolation $20,000

Picks: 3-5-1

1 - Royal Robin - Showed speed in her last before yielding late. Should be able to sit close enough here to have position.

2 - Wolfpack Wilma

3 - Chinco Mayo - Earned checks in both elims and does have post edge here on some key threats.

4 - Laurieshappylinsy

5 - FD Pure Platinum - No standout in field, but this one was 3rd in an elim on 6-5 and qualified adequately on 7-9.

6 - Luvyas Nugget

7 - Teflon Girl

8 - Starfish