Race Reviews
Race Reviews For February 07, 2026
Race Review by Ken Warkentin
1
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | TAHUYA SILK | Ships a long way from Century Mile in Edmonton for a new barn, hasn't raced in 38 days, yet sports consistent form & draws inside for a smooth transition |
| 7 | TAKARA STING | Lightly-raced 3YO with just seven starts displayed plenty in an energetic Big M qualifier & can tap his potential in a wide-open TM 68 |
| 10 | ALWAYS ON PAR | 4YO with only seven career starts cruised in his Big M qualifier three weeks ago, stuck outside, but gets Brett Beckwith & has license to be aggressive in a typically wide open TM 68 |
Top Contenders: 3-10-7
Driver Choices: Symington 5 over 4
2
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | BIG EGO | After reeling off three in a row to sweep a Pop Up series he faded to sixth after missing 24 days, now the gap is 27 days, yet he remains a threat to rebound from mid pack |
| 7 | PACK A PUNCH | No luck at the post draw since adding Lasix, but he continues on a long form spree for Team Cancelliere fresh off a nose loss two weeks ago |
| 8 | SEAWORTHY HANOVER | Hasn't taken long to crank it up on the comeback trail, game winner on the engine to payoff the chalk 27 days ago & remains a strong consideration despite post nine |
Top Contenders: 7-5-8
Driver Choices: Bongiorno 4 over 1 | Beckwith 10 over 2 | Boyd 7 over 5
3
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | NORTHERN ATTITUDE | $4,000 yearling won his first qualifier in a deadheat with a sharp late burst, then shaved a few seconds on a frigid day with a -2 variant & debuts in a prime spot for a hot combo |
| 6 | BEST OF HUNGRY | Deserves close monitoring fresh off a late-surge qualifier win in a deadheat with Northern Attitude a month ago & deserves strong consideration despite a challenging draw |
| 7 | LENNY HILL | Captaintreacherous brother to Nijinsky got his act together with back-to-back seconds @ Harrah's Philadelphia, then chased a 1:50.3 flyer & Team Ryder have a strong 1-2 punch |
Top Contenders: 4-7-6
Driver Choices: Siegelman 9 over 2 | Ryder 8 over 7
4
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAN JOSE | Beaten favorite got wiped out a month ago, winner at this TM 80.5 level with a sharp rally back on late December was a nine-time winner in 2025 & lands to rail to rebound |
| 3 | GOLD GLOVE HANOVER | Beaten favorite roughed up to secure a late lead & settled for third in a much-needed comebacker, draws inside again & expect more in his second start as a 4YO |
| 6 | LOUIS LITT N | Really stepped up with another serious surge to just miss on a chilly night two weeks ago & could be on the verge in this severe test for the handicapper |
Top Contenders: 3-6-1
Driver Choices: Siegelman 5 over 7
5
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | GRANITE | Makes his Big M debut as a constant threat for this price in PA, fresh off a game score as the favorite he draws inside a field riddled with question marks, but hasn't raced in 41 days |
| 4 | MADELINE'S BLK JACK | Was struggling mightily until his sharp narrow loss with pace @ both ends & if that was a positive indicator he draws well for an anticipated follow up |
| 6 | ORDER ONE TO GO | Certainly can't expect too much fresh off the bench, but note he arrives in the Andrew Harris barn with a 1:50 mark @ Mohawk & his Big M qualifiers were energetic |
Top Contenders: 6-4-2
Driver Choices: kelly 7 over 1 | Boyd 4 over 9 | Beckwith 6 over 10
6
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BEAT COP | Ran up the score with a career best of 1:52 two starts back, then tripped out to repeat/pay off the chalk, bumps up another notch & lands post three again |
| 4 | BUILDING BOOST | Blew up the board with a sharp rally two starts back, hiked up & just missed the upset two weeks ago & looms large if he can avoid another slow start with an inside draw |
| 6 | DONTBOTHERMENONE N | Team Capone have this 9YO gelding on his toes to start this season, that was a sharp 1:51.4 score in the slop two starts back, then a solid second to revved up DA Delightful |
Top Contenders: 4-6-3
Driver Choices: Kelly 6 over 3, 4 | Symington 7 over 5
7
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | CAVIART CAMDEN | Somehow stormed home from last to first with a 1:51.2 upset two starts back, then rallied to be right there in the photo two weeks ago & draws well to be a formidable force |
| 9 | SAULSBROOK RAPTOR | Has clearly caught fire in his last three, outgamed Betting On Caesar with an ultra aggressive effort in a sharp 1:51.4 & this live item looms large despite a tougher draw |
| 10 | BETTING ON CAESAR | Off a decisive wire-to-wire career best 1:51.4 from post eight he uncorked a thunderous rally/narrow loss from post ten, so he's tough to go against for the raging Bongiorno barn |
Top Contenders: 4-10-9
Driver Choices: Siegelman 8 over 2 | Marohn Jr 7 over 3 | Warren 9 over 6
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Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | FOR ONCE INMY LIFE | Giving him the much-needed tightening mile from post ten after a long layoff & this 1:50.3 performer here last season now has license to step up |
| 9 | CAPTAIN CRUSADER A | Nine-time winner last season polished off 2025 with four in a row, capped by a 1:49.4 sparkler & sizzled home in :26.2 in an impressive qualifier |
| 10 | DA DELIGHTFUL | Kicked off his season with a perfect trip repeat in a nifty 1:50 as the heavy favorite, moves outside a tremendous field, yet remains on a long form spree |
Top Contenders: 9-8-10
Driver Choices: Beckwith 9 over 2
9
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOHO SANTORINI A | Finished a hard-charging third to Mamba two weeks ago, lands the rail off that superb acclimating mile with Colin Kelly & goes third time Lasix in a pari mutuel puzzler |
| 5 | BLUE JEAN BABY | Beaten favorite on a long form spree, right there with pace at both ends two weeks ago fresh off a nifty 1:50.2 upset & draws mid pack in an ultra competitive affair |
| 7 | BUILDMEUPBUTTERCUP | Rode the rail to well-driven/inexplicable upset two weeks ago after a 42-day layoff, guess that's modern handicapping, can he make four in a row for the raging Team Bongiorno? |
Top Contenders: 1-5-7
Driver Choices: Kelly 1 over 4
10
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | POMPEO HANOVER | Kicked off his 2026 season with a decisive score in the slop, then was trip compromised in his next two & can now stalk n pop from the rail for a hot combo |
| 4 | PRIMARY COLORS | Got nailed by a trip-sitting favorite Beat Cop in a heart-breaking loss from post nine two weeks ago, now he moves inside, while continuing to regain form for Per Engblom |
| 9 | SOLESSEO MATUCA A | No factor on a frigid night two weeks ago, solid rally to almost blow up the board before that, stuck outside, but still ramping up on the comeback trail |
Top Contenders: 4-1-9
Driver Choices: Beckwith 4 over 6
11
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | ACAPULCO SUNBURN | Held on gamely with a Braxten Boyd masterpiece drive two weeks ago, wheels right back with the same tag & continues to thrive since switching to Team Stratton |
| 6 | DELIGHTFUL TERROR | Has landed on the edges in a pair of beneficial acclimating miles, 10-time winner last season has the class & speed to map out an overdue score |
| 10 | FOUR BY FOUR | Has adjusted nicely here, just missed in two of three @ The Big M, his latest a nose loss two weeks ago with Colin Kelly, stuck outside & needs some pace to shoot at |
Top Contenders: 6-5-10
Driver Choices: Kelly 10 over 3 | Beckwith 1 over 8
12
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | CAVIART SKIPPER | 0 for his last 40 is a hard knock, but chased a runaway chalk for the deuce two weeks ago in a more aggressive effort, draws inside again & faces a camera-shy bunch |
| 5 | GABE HANOVER | Took a couple of starts here to regain form, toss out his latest after missing three weeks, lands mid pack again & now you must factor in another three-week gap |
| 6 | RILKOFF | Freshened/regrouped with a noteworthy Big M qualifier, then broke as the beaten favorite, 1:50.3 performer here last season gets some class relief to rebound with Brett Beckwith |
Top Contenders: 6-2-5
Driver Choices: Kelly 2 over 10
13
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | MANHAWK | Gets a needed a class drop back to the level of a solid second three starts back & now fully acclimated he's afforded a big chance to employ an effective stalk n pop strategy |
| 4 | CASH BACK | Lightly-raced 4YO with some upside stretched it out nicely & finished with a decent :27.4 in the qualifier, that was a month ago, but he draws well in a softer class with Brett Beckwith |
| 5 | OLLIE'S Z TAM | Classy 10YO has cranked it up with back-to-back on-the-board finishes, missed 35 days prior to chasing a runaway chalk in Nationla Sport & lands mid pack in a tricky puzzle |
Top Contenders: 3-4-5
Driver Choices: Chisholm 5 over 2 | Kelly 3 over 5 | Warren 1 over 7
14
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | BLAZE ON N | Twice beaten favorite just missed in his last two, drops a notch, continues to sharpen his sword & retains Colin Kelly |
| 6 | BUILD THE WALL | Beaten chalk had the table set by a fast pace & got interfered with, a solid second before that, draws a tougher post, yet continues to rejuvenate his form |
| 10 | NUCLEAR | Flashed plenty late in the qualifier & comebacker for Team Burke, slammed with post ten, but expect more in his second start off the bench with further class relief |
Top Contenders: 5-6-10
Driver Choices: None
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Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | XMARXTHESPOT | Twice beaten favorite almost parlayed a second over trip two starts back, broken equipment two weeks ago, post two again & might be on the verge since switching barns |
| 5 | LEAVE AND ROLL | Can't ignore this 9YO veteran after sparking his season going three-for-three for Paul Fusco & Colin Kelly, moves to mid pack & look how he's rallied from tough spots |
| 8 | ROCKABILLY CHARM | Almost went all the way from post two as the beaten favorite to kick off his season, tackles post eight again, yet retains Brett Beckwith |
Top Contenders: 5-4-8
Driver Choices: Smith 4 over 6