RACE 1
4-Walks Of Life – Overcame a slow half & capitalized on a live cover trip to beat these two starts back, too far back from post ten last week & moves inside for Ms. Monaco
6-Grandpa Don – Grandpa woke up with an upset rally against bottom level TM 73 types last week, been pretty consistent recently & picks up Homerun Joe Lee
2-Good Day Mate – Had a few excuses since that strong upset over an off track back on 10-16, a solid third last week & another inside post ensures another smooth trip
RACE 3
6-Stonebridge Soul – 0 for 14 this season, yet finished well from impossible spots in the Breeders Crown, finally gets away from Kissin In The Sand & expecting her to be within closer striking range here
4-Machnhope – Strong in the win column Noel Daley trainee just missed in her latest @ Harrah’s Philadelphia in 1:49.3, twice beaten favorite chased the boys here on 10-24 & draws inside an intriguing field with speed
8-Caviart Ally – Defending TVG champion has struggled to regain her previous prolific form this season, was freshened & failed to fire in the Breeders Crown, now looking to spark something from a tough post
3-Just N Berlander – Beaten favorite lacked enough knock punch off cover last week, consistent horse-for-the-course now draws better for Dexter Dunn
2-S Mckee – Dropped to this level, was forced wide, yet still came charging hard for the huge upset in a career best 1:52.3, moves inside as a logical threat to repeat
1-Dontdoubtthelakers – Has been hinting on the fringes fifth in his last two at this level, acclimated now, lands inside & retains Andrew McCarthy
RACE 4
1-Spectre – Took a mark of 1:52.3 @ The Big M last season, shook loose with some late trot in his return here for his new trainer Justin Sodano & back on the rail
2-Lasa Dida Lady – Been trying to regroup since here back-to-back 1:54 wins in mid September, now the class drop & inside draw may spell revival
3-INXS – 4YO with some upside took advantage of a bottom condition field & perfect handling by Marcus Miller last week & draws inside again off that new lifetime mark
RACE 5
1-Get Legs – Late blooming Muscle Hill colt for reputable trotting producers Team Orange Crush kicked home in a sharp :26.4 in his latest qualifier here & lands the rail in a pretty light N/W 2 field
4-Jula Beauty AM – Well driven by Corey Callahan to a mild upset in her second start off a sick scratch, Muscle Hill filly draws well again after missing a few weeks
7-Alyvia Deo – Simon Allard rated her as easily as he could she was outsprinted by the pocket sitter in :27.2 last week, nice rebound off a miscue & draws the same post
RACE 6
6-Twinsburg – Pace compromised from tough posts @ Yonkers in her last two, beat this kind here twice in October & took a mark of 1:51.4 in the slop on 10-16
2-Tango Dancer – Got away with setting a very soft pace from the rail & outsprinted third in :26.4, owns a 1:50.4 mark here this season, drops & draws inside again
1-Dixie Star N – Took a 1:51 mark @ The Big M this season, must rebound off breaks in consecutive starts @ Yonkers, gets serious class relief & lands the rail
RACE 7
7-Banzai AS – Interesting 3YO ships in on a five-race winning streak & sports a mark of 1:56.2 @ Dayton, picks up the Bionic Man with plenty of upside
10-Fortune Starlet – Promising & versatile Trixton filly has been on a form spree @ Mohawk ships south into the Burke barn, outside draw, but has the talent to overcome
1-Questichap – Reeled off three in a row & took a mark of 1:54.1 before the miscue last out, freshened up with three weeks off & moves inside a field of question marks for Trond Smedshammer
RACE 8
7-Pretty Image – Has taken a couple of starts here to sharpen her sword, put together a strong back half of :55.1 to be right there last week, draws a bit better & looks for a faster speed target
6-Arnie’s Angel – Stormed home from an impossible spot to just miss by a neck in :26.1 last week, an excellent acclimating mile, retains Todd McCarthy & worth a swing in a wide-open field
1-Alkippe – Had been dropping positive hints & suddenly unleashed an impressive :26.4 to nail a well-rated Kay’s Delight last week & moves inside off that sharp overdue win
RACE 9
7-Lindy’s Big Bang – Steady closer owns a big late kick & been maintaining sharp form elsewhere, switches to Andrew Harris, adds Andrew McCarthy & poised to step up
5-HL Revadon – 4YO on a roll & runner up to some standouts like JL Cruze & Warrior One last week, drops a notch & draws post five again to set up another stalking trip
2-Eye Ofa Tiger AS – Re-ignited his winning form with a career best of 1:53.1 two starts back, third best behind HL Revadon last week & lands post two again with Tetrick
RACE 10
2-Deltasun A – Australian import makes his Big M debut after winning two of three since arriving in the US for Andrew Harris, draws a better post on the rise
1-Warrior One – One of four Team Burke trainees cycled to the top & uncorked the mile of his life, a pretty sharp 1:51.4 last week, now rewarded with the rail in a very competitive field
4-Max – Added Lasix recently, just missed by a nose to Deltasun A @ Pocono last out, this Burke trainee draw well in career form & knows this track
RACE 11
5-Photo Bomber – Beat much better here with a career best 1:53.4 last Winter, recent winner @ Yonkers ships back into an ideal spot & picks up Yannick Gingras
7-Trolley – Former top class winner here has landed on the fringes in two starts since adding trotting hopples, drops another notch & faces a highly beatable field
2-Halliama – Promising 4YO trotted his best mile ever finishing a strong second in his Big M debut with a crisp :27.1, bumped up in class, but draws inside again
RACE 12
9-J Rockin B – Liked her last week when she got shuffled & finished well in :27.2, draws outside & just one for 17 in 2020, but drops to the bottom condition & not much else in here to sink your teeth into
2-Book The Bet – Was about to launch a late bid when a horse broke in front of her & bothered her at the top of the stretch, now moves inside off a pair of acclimating miles & retains Todd McCarthy
4-Eden Paige N – Steady mare with a mark of 1:52.3 here this season was used pretty hard last week, draws better & more effective with a patient stalking trip
RACE 13
6-Classic Venture – Hit the board in his last two with strong finishes & continues his improving trend & descent down the class ladder to the bottom rung
7-Massamillion – Suddenly came to life with a mighty late surge to just miss in a sharp Big M debut last week, draws a tougher post, but going in the right direction in a wide-open field
3-Cyclone Maximus – One for 20 this season, gelding loves the Big M & has thrived over an off track, finally moves inside to work out a smooth trip & long overdue
