Race Reviews
Race Reviews For April 26, 2025
Race Review by Ken Warkentin
1
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROK ON LINE | Suddenly came to life with a thunderous rally & just missed to Seize Control last Friday, moves inside to play his stalking game closer to the pace & could turn the tables |
| 2 | DUNSAN HARRY | Has been knocking on the door with big/wide rallies recently, wasn't quite up to it chasing a 1:53.3 winner last Friday, draws better & needs some speed to shoot at |
| 5 | SEIZE CONTROL | Placed first through a DQ two starts back, then paid off the chalk again, fighting off a hard-charging Rock On Line last Friday & logically looms large again for Yogi Sheridan |
Top Contenders: 1-5-2
Driver Choices: Beltrami 2 over 3
2
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GIGGLINGONTHEBEACH | Won two legs & The Stallion Series Final last Summer, cruised in her lone qualifier @ Harrah's Philadelphia & commands the rail in a very intriguing affair |
| 3 | ASPHALT | Papi Rob Hanover sister to millionaires Cattlewash & Niki Hill, won both qualifiers with keen interest, her latest with a :26.4 & could a future star for Team Pelling |
| 5 | PLEASE BE YOU | Lazarus N homebred has been very effective with patient handling, almost came right back to repeat with a rail surge last week & just needs a decent pace to vault off of |
Top Contenders: 3-5-1
Driver Choices: None
3
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS ALWAYS | Beaten favorite forced wide around stalled cover & rallied all out for third in the photo with Hes A Sweetheart, moves inside & has revived his back class/form since the barn change |
| 4 | HES A SWEETHEART | Comes off another narrow loss on the engine to a pocket-sitting favorite last Friday, draws well again & lands in a prime spot to break through for his new barn |
| 6 | SOMEBODYITREASURE | Delaware shipper missed three weeks prior to his latest, his recent form isn't too enticing, yet he lands in a soft spot here & might appreciate the longer stretch |
Top Contenders: 1-4-6
Driver Choices: Beckwith 2 over 5
4
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | JK FANCY NANCY | Captain Crunch sixth foal from Takter's 2014 HOY won both qualifiers with a :25.3 & then a wrapped up :26, draws inside & faces a very competitive group of fillies |
| 5 | VERITY BLUE CHIP | Almost blew up the board with a wicked rally & back half of :54.1 to just miss in an eye-catching 4YO debut, moves to midpack & she figures to get ample speed to fire at |
| 8 | FANSVILLE | Chased JK Fancy Nancy in her first qualifier, then scored a nose decision with an energetic/strong back half for Team Bongiorno & worth a long look despite post eight |
Top Contenders: 3-5-8
Driver Choices: Dunn 3 over 2 | Bartlett 8 over 4
5
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WHAMMER JAMMER | Got off to a slow start & bumped into a 1:50.3 winner last week, catapulted off a hot pace to score the upset before that & lands the rail to stalk the speed again |
| 5 | LYONS LIBERTY | Has been gathering momentum since the March 22 sick scratch, just missed with a huge two-move effort from post ten last Friday & now moves to mid pack fresh off a claim |
| 9 | GOOD ROCKIN | Rebounded off a rare early miscue & paid off the chalk by overcoming a tough trip from post eight & scored his second win in his last three, stuck outside, but remains on a form spree |
Top Contenders: 5-1-9
Driver Choices: aer 7 over 3 | Sheridan 8 over 9 | Lee 2 over 10
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Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | SHES A STREAKER | Her lone win at two came in an impressive 1:52 Home Grown event, just missed as the beaten chalk in her 3YO debut from post eight & draws much better to follow up |
| 3 | WORKLIFEBALANCE | One needed a crystal ball to come up with her out-of-the-blue 1:50.4 upset comebacker last week & now she's draws better with something big to build on |
| 4 | RODEO DRIVE DEO | Major Grand Circuit player, who won the Kindergarten Final here jogged in both qualifiers for Team Burke & looks ready to assert herself |
Top Contenders: 4-2-3
Driver Choices: None
7
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | HARD SEVEN | Kentucky Sires Stakes champion at two polished off his freshman season with three in a row, Hambo eligible romped in his second qualifier & draws inside for Team Takter |
| 7 | LUKE'S BAR | Solid/distant runner up to a well-rated repeater in Chipper Dale last week, lightly-raced 5YO has shown positive signs for Team Ryder & needs some speed to shoot at |
| 9 | FINITE | Beaten favorite forced wide, then bumped into an opponent @ Harrah's Philadelphia, equaled his lifetime mark here back on March 29 & his early speed can overcome post nine |
Top Contenders: 3-7-9
Driver Choices: Gingras 1 over 9
8
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOM HORN | 0 for 14 at two, but on the board in nine starts, second to Smooth Dream in his qualifier & now has a chance to step up in his second start off the bench for Team Burke |
| 5 | SMOOTH DREAM | Noel Daley has taken over for his 3YO season & this Cattlewash colt lived up to the hype with a dominant maiden breaker last week, so the sky is the limit |
| 6 | MANOLETE | Home Grown winner here in 1:50.4 & Kindergarten Final runner up as a freshman bumped into a salty crew in his 3YO debut & we may see more speed off that needed mile |
Top Contenders: 5-6-1
Driver Choices: none
9
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | GEM QUALITY | Breeders Crown champ was hammered down to 4-5 favorite in his 4YO debut & caught Its Saturday Night in a win dead heat last week & draws inside that rival for Team Ryder |
| 5 | MAXIM HANOVER | Beaten even money favorite had to settle for second to a well-rated Primary Colors last week, remains in top form & major mid pack/stalking threat in a wicked field |
| 8 | ITS SATURDAY NIGHT | Has come roaring back as a 4YO with a narrow loss & rousing win dead heat last week, moves outside, yet continues to build fresh momentum for Nifty Norman |
Top Contenders: 4-5-8
Driver Choices: D. Miller 8 over 1, 6, 7 | A. McCarthy 5 over 3
10
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | STATESIDELCKDWN GB | Was caught in never-never land after a slow start from post eight, his previous form was sharp & now looms as the inside speed for Team Burke |
| 2 | TH TYSON | Put together a serious :54.4 back half to just miss by a nose from post nine last week, so this fresh/lightly-raced 4YO seems on the verge with a much better draw |
| 7 | ZEPPOLE HANOVER | Fired out for a pocket ride & was raging late on the rail just off the win dead heat last week & no doubt a major threat in his second try off a sick scratch |
Top Contenders: 2-7-1
Driver Choices: Bartlett 7 over 5, 6
11
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | BOLD SPIRIT | Only took two starts here for Team Cullipher to figure him out, hammered down to 3-2 favorite & crushed them with a new mark of 1:50.2 last week & lands post two again |
| 4 | FENDI HANOVER | Reeled off three straight before getting bothered by Enrico Pallazzo, while chasing Sea Isle City last week, draws inside that rival to threaten with a smooth stalking trip |
| 10 | SEA ISLE CITY | Convincing winner as the favorite in both legs of this series, his latest in a sizzling 1:51.3, slammed with post ten, yet has really taken to The Big M & remains a serious contender |
Top Contenders: 2-4-10
Driver Choices: Dunn 7 over 3
12
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WELCOMETOTHESHOW | Tall Dark Stranger 3YO from a strong maternal line won both qualifiers with strong finishes for Team Takter & makes only his third career start with a rail ride in store |
| 5 | ODDS ON BROWARD | Stormed home for the big upset/maiden breaker two starts back, then paid the price for a slow start & paced home in :26.3, so this Team Alagna trainee is trending right |
| 7 | SEAWORTHY HANOVER | Scored his lone win in the Kindergarten Series here last Fall, has added Lasix, went all the way in his latest qualifier with a :26.3 & has major upside |
Top Contenders: 5-1-7
Driver Choices: Zeron 5 over 4
13
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | DYNAMITE DYLAN | Gets class & post relief off a no-chance trip, showed some speed/talent back on March 29 & now makes his third start off a sick scratch for Team Orange Crush |
| 6 | DE LA HOYA HANOVER | Jumped on his bandwagon when he fired out again & got stuck behind Handlelikeaporsche in the crucial stages & continues to trend positive in this drop down derby |
| 9 | DEAN B HANOVER | Lively/energetic runner up to a fiery Ignatius A two starts back, then shuffled in heavy traffic last week, moves outside, yet still fresh on the comeback trail for Team Cullipher |
Top Contenders: 4-6-9
Driver Choices: A. McCarthy 7 over 8
14
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DRACARYS Z | Got stung securing a two-hole from post ten & faded to fifth two weeks ago, was on a nice roll before that & now draws inside with a big chance to rebound |
| 2 | GALLIE GETAWAY | Was able to slingshot of some dazzling fractions to just miss two weeks ago, draws better & looks to be on the verge of snapping his season skid for Mark Silva |
| 6 | ROCKIN THE ACES | Added Lasix, set a rated pace & settled for second again last week, now it's his fifth try since the mid-March sick scratch, owns plenty of back class & long overdue |
Top Contenders: 1-2-6
Driver Choices: Zeron 4 over 1 | A. McCarthy 3 over 9