Race Reviews

Race Reviews For December 20, 2024

Race Review by John Rallis

Race

H	Horse	Comments
1	MENLO PARK	ships in from PRC off some okay tries; rail control, will have to show more here.
2	BLOODHOUND	worked out a perfect trip from pp10 in his latest but finished 2nd; contender.
3	ROCK ON LINE	was trapped behind rivals and the race was decided when he shook free; contender.
4	PHELGON	got shuffled towards the back and had pace on the inside; needs a trip.
5	BIONIC	came first up and went backwards; tough to back off that, but we know he's capable
6	M S INGENEIOUS	ships in from tries at RCR; draws well, but I need to see one.
7	HURRIKANE IRONHEAD	comes off a 4th place effort in his latest; this is a tougher spot.
8	LOVETHEWAYYOULIE	raced very well in his latest in a 3rd-place effort; my top pick in here.
9	SUNSHINE'S FINEST	got a clean trip and was even; tough to like drawing outside tonight.
10	NEVER EASY Z TAM	was issued a parking ticket and faded to last; post 10 here makes him an auto toss.

Top Contenders: 8-2-3-4

Driver Choices: None

Race

H	Horse	Comments
1	HURRIKANE WILLIE G	finished an even 4th in his latest' draws well and could work a nice trip from the rail.
2	A MILLION CHUCKLES	was aggressively handled in her latest and faded; likely better suited with a target.
3	LANDIA	finished up well over her last two and finally draws inside; she's a must use.
4	KOBE B	converted off a 2-hole trip at FHLD last time out; draws well, can contend here.
5	KNICKKNACK HANOVER	comes off b2b, 2nd place finishes and will have every chance to get a big piece here.
6	DEFCON SEELSTER	ships in from tries at STGA; debuts for Dustin Miller, prefer others.
7	STORM BRINGER	has won two of his last four at BTVA; draws outside, but need to see one here.
8	KEEPER OF SECRETS	ships in from BTVA off b2b, 2nd place finishes; prefer others.
9	GRIZZ WYLLIE	stayed in on the rail and showed interest behind rivals; contender despite the draw
10	USEYOURLOVETONIGHT	finished a solid 3rd in his latest but is tough to back starting out from pp10 here.

Top Contenders: 3-9-4-2

Driver Choices: Ginsburg 1 over 3 | Beckwith 4 over 7, 8

Race

H	Horse	Comments
1	ROMA AMOR	worked out a 2nd-over trip at FHLD and didn't have much to offer; not for me.
2	CATNAP	comes offa lackluster effort in her latest; just 2 for 31 lifetime.
3	URSULA BLUE CHIP	ships in from YR and tries the big track; 1 for 52 lifetie, prefer others.
4	BETTE TINA	comes of an even 5th place effort in her latest; draws better, and can grab a piece.
5	GOING AWAY	went on a speed mission in her latest and tired late; moves up but can compete here
6	FIRSTUP	has been no worse than 2nd over her last two tries and was a winner here on 11/29.
7	DREAM DANCING	hasn failed to hit the board in 3 straight and draws outside; not for me.
8	HP MARY SUNSHINE	ships in from STGA off a 2nd place finish but draws outside; not for me.
9	SELINA'S CHOICE	scored a nice victory in her latest' she moves up but will need a lot to go right here.
10	AT THE HOP	has been competitive at this lvl in the past but hasn't been as sharp lately; pp10

Top Contenders: 6-5-4-1

Driver Choices: Ginsburg 2 over 7 | Beckwith 5 over 8, 10

Race

H	Horse	Comments
1	HOWDOYOUDEW	ships in from STGA and is winless in 8 tries this year; prefer others.
2	RACE ME SHIPYARD	is winless in 14 tries this year and tries the big track tonight; tough to love here.
3	CHUCK	hhas made breaks over his last two; adds trotting hopples and is one to monitor.
4	BO SILAS	was sonservatively handled in his latest at YR; can content with a trip here.
5	COLD FEET	made a miscue in his latest at STGA; will race on L for the 2nd time, good draw.
6	NICCOLO	finished a good 2nd in his latest from pp9; draws well and is a main player here.
7	VALUED CREDIT	has picked up shares over his last few tries and can do the same here.
8	MODIGLIANI S	was handled easily off the gate but trotted the lane well; could be ready for more here.
9	EVOLVING	finished 6th in his latest and draws outside yet again; tough to like here.
10	ROCK MY UNIVERSE	comes off a qua where he was 2nd to older rivals; races without hoppls here.

Top Contenders: 8-6-5-4

Driver Choices: Boyd 10 over 1, 3 | Ginsburg 8 over 9

Race

H	Horse	Comments
1	SAKE BOMB	handled aggreesively from pp9 and faded to 5th; good draw, but prefer others.
2	SPEAK YOUR MIND	will ship to M1 off tries at STGA; good draw and will need a trip.
3	ILLUSTRIOUSARDEN N	didn't hav much to offer in her latest; another inside draw and contends at her best
4	LYONS MIKI	hasn't hit the board in several tries; will try th big track where she has a mark of :53.
5	ANNE BONNEY N	was a suprirsing chalk in her latest and didn't finish well; another good draw here.
6	MILADY DENVER A	worked out a very nice draw but was no match for winner; can get a big piece.
7	ITZ MISSAUCKLAND N	ships in from tries at PRC; will need to work out a trip here.
8	THAT'S A HUGE BEACH	wasn't much of a factor last time out; not a great draw here.
9	DARK ECLIPSE N	shipped in at M1 and put forth a sneaky good effort; I like her, even from pp9.
10	GREYSTONE TREASURE	ships in from STGA off 3 straigtht wins and is sharp; pp10 but racing well.

Top Contenders: 9-3-6-10

Driver Choices: Beckwith 19 over 3 | Ahle 4 over 9

Race

H	Horse	Comments
1	WOODMERE HARRIET	finished an even 4th in her latest; draws well here and can grab a piece.
2	RACY ROXY A	was 6th vs some talented mares; draws well and this is a better spot tonight.
3	SO DIVA	comes off a win at STGA but will take on tougher this evening.
4	CELIA B MONEY	ships in from tries at YR; debus for J. Cullipher; can grab a piece but prefer others.
5	PERFECT QUEEN	will ship in from tries at MR; is racing well, but this is a much tougher group tonight.
6	MY AUGUST MOON	was a narrow 2nd at this lvl on 12/7; great draw and is the one to beat here.
7	HUNTING LINDY	hasn't hit the board over his last 4 tries; not for me.
8	SOMEGIRLSOMEWHEREA	hasn't been competitive over her last two tries; tough to like.
9	ILLUISION SEELSTER	finished 2nd at a lvl below this one last time and should be competitive despite pp9.

Top Contenders: 6-2-9-4

Driver Choices: Boyd 9 over 3 | Buter 2 over 7 | Beckwith 4 over 8

Race

H	Horse	Comments
1	CONGRESS HILL EVA	trotted very well in the late stages in the mile to be 2nd; inside draw is great here.
2	HUNTING AS	was a winner at this lvl two back and should be a contender here.
3	BLUE BAYOU DEO	was 2nd to a strong rival in her latest; good draw, but tougher group overall here.
4	ARCHERY SEELSTER	comes off a solid qua score; draws well and should compete with this group here.
5	SHINKANSEN	made a miscue off the gate and finished 7th; draws well, but will need to stay at it.
6	CENTURY INVADER	comes off a 3rd place finish in his latest but is likely up against it in here.
7	BEYOND THE HILL	made a miscue in his latest and STGA; draws pp7, prefer others.
8	FAST APPROACH	was 3rd at this lvl two back; handy enough to be put in play but needs a trip.
9	HELPHASARRIVED	trotted evenly to be 5th; outside draw wll be tough for him in this spot.
10	PAPA JOE LOZITO	was a distant 2nd at YR last time out; will try big track from pp10, tough.

Top Contenders: 1-4-2-8

Driver Choices: Boyd 9 over 3 | Buter 2 over 7 | Beckwith 4 over 8

Race

H	Horse	Comments
1	HUNTED HOUSE	has raced well at this lvl over the last two; rail draw should benefit here.
2	HES A SWEETHEART	went on a speed mission at this lvl last time out; might be better off with a target
3	MEET THE CREEPER	scored to a nice vicotry depsite being 3rd over; prime double up candidiate here.
4	RAU RU	raced well n his latest to be 2nd and draws well here; could work out a nice trip
5	BAILEYS ROCK N	finished 3rd in his latest from an outside draw; can work out a good trip here.
6	MIDNIGHT LIGHTNING	hasn't been a factor over his last few tries; not for me.
7	JUST PLAIN LOCO	was a winner at this lvl last time out; should get involved early here.
8	HURRIKANEKINGJAMES	comes off 3 straight victories at YR and should be brimming with confidence here.
9	T DOG	worked out a clean trip and was 2nd; can grab a piece with a trip.
10	WARRAWEE YANKEE	draws outside for the 3rd week in a row and has had trouble working out trips.

Top Contenders: 3-8-7-1

Driver Choices: none

Race

H	Horse	Comments
1	GALLIE GETAWAY	went on a speed mission and tired late; should be pushing forward with the rail here.
2	WHITECOOKIE	made a big move in his latest and tired late; he should be a lot tighter here, top call
3	LOUIS LITT N	was a winner at this lvl on 11/1 and should benefit from drawing inside; contender.
4	COTNROL GROUP	was an even 5th in his latest but is winless in 26 tries this year, not for me.
5	EL PARRANDERO Q	got a clean trip and got picked off by a rival who shook loose late; prefer others here.
6	WHAMMER JAMMER	worked out a nice trip and just hung on to score; can grab a big piece with a trip.
7	HARRY HANOVER	was a narrow 3rd in his latest despite a clean trip at FHLD; I prefer others here.
8	AINTNOBETTOR A	comes off a 6th place effort; I'm not a fan of an outside draw for him.
9	LATEST ATTRACTION	was a winner last time out but draws outside and hooks tougher here.
10	NATIONAL SPORT	is tough to back off his last effort at this lvl, coupled with pp10.

Top Contenders: - 2-3-1-5

Driver Choices: Slendorn 6 over 7

Race

H	Horse	Comments
1	THE PRINCE	stayed trotting his in latest and scored confidently; he could be ready for more here.
2	RICH AND MISERABLE	comes off a 5th pace qua in his latest; he's classier, but he hasn't been sharp lately.
3	RECKLESS REVIVER	scored convingly in his latest and can build off that effort here.
4	YOU GOT IT	came first up in his latest and was put away by the eventual winner; nice draw here.
5	LOVE THIS BAR	comes off a pair of even efforts at this lvl; draws well but I prefer others.
6	JETT RINK	comes off an even effort where he took a shuffle; draws well and can sit a trip.
7	KEYSTONE APACHE	was a solid 3rd against tougher last time out and can grab a bi piece here.
8	CHOCO CHARLIE	finished 4th in his latest; draws outside and might not be able to work out a good trip.
9	MASSIVE MATTER	was a non facor at this lvl last time out; draws pp9 and a share is likely his ceiling.
10	SALEM SEELSTER	made a miscue last time out; draws outside and will need to stay trotting

Top Contenders: 1-3-2-5

Driver Choices: Boyd 10 over 6 | Buter 2 over 7 | Ginsburg 5 over 9

Race

H	Horse	Comments
1	SEE YOU FRIDAY	finished 3rd in his latest at PHI but looked loaded with pae here on 12/6; good draw.
2	QUICK SNAP	finished a nice 2nd last time out and draws well here; will need a trip.
3	B LIKE CRUISER	was an easy winner in his latest and DD and will step up here.
4	ADVANCE MAN	was confidently handled at DD recently and scored; will race for Z. Gray, but fits well
5	PICKSIXKING	went a tough trip at this lvl last time out and hung aroudn for 4th; contender here.
6	FRANCO TOTEM N	comes offa very nice 3rd place effort and seems poised for a big effort; top call.
7	JOHNNY CHIP	tripped out to a narrow score in his latest; he's been racing well as of late.
8	SHRIMP AND GRITS	was never a factor last time out and is tough to back in this spot as well.
9	QUAGMIRE BLUECHIP	has hit the board in 4 straight but is up against it with an outside draw in here.
10	MAJOR MAKEOVER	ships In from STGA off a nice, 2nd place finish; tough draw.

Top Contenders: 6-5-4-1

Driver Choices: none

Race

H	Horse	Comments
1	BUZZ	just got picked off at the final step; he's handy and will look to go forward here.
2	FACEBOOK OFFICIAL	wasn't much of a factor here last time out; draws well, but tough to back.
3	NARANJO	hasn't been racing well as of late; draws well but prefer others.
4	LIGHTNINGFAST	worked out a perfect trip in his latest for a narrow score; draws well but needs a trip.
5	MONI'S HEAVEN CENT	comes off an even 4th place finish and can grab a minor share here.
6	MILLIONDOLLARDREAM	was a solid 3rd in her latest but needs to be a bit closer turning for home; contender.
7	HAVEHORSWILTRVEL N	worked out a 2nd-over trip and didn't have much to offer; not for me.
8	ALTUS HANOVER	has raced barefoot b2b weeks and has victories in both; watch for shoeing changes.
9	LOUIS	worked out a perfect trip and couldn't get to the one above; N. Sodano training now!
10	CHIPLOSIVE	worked out a tough trip in his latest and finished up poorly; bad draw again.

Top Contenders: 9-8-5-1

Driver Choices: Bailey 5 over 2 | Beckwith 6 over 4

Race

H	Horse	Comments
1	NITE TIME DEAL	finished up nicely in her latest to be 4th; good draw and looks ready for more here.
2	SPROUT	was a narrow winner at PHI in her latest; good draw, but prefer others.
3	COZ IM SPECIAL	finished up nicely to be 3rd in what was her first start on lasix; she can improve here.
4	SPICY STORY	has hit the board in 12 of 13 starts this year and can grab a big piece here.
5	OUR SHELL BELLE	made a miscue in her last two; needs to pace, but can go with these, if right.
6	KAY SAGE	was a nice winner in her latest' draws well but this is a tougher group.
7	OAKWOOD DYNASTY IR	ships in from tries at YR but has not been racing well as of late.
8	RACIN FOR ROYALTY	scored a narrow victory in her latest and will need a trip to get a piece here.
9	DASH N CACHE	went on a speed mission in her latest and faltered; a target suits her better.
10	P L PORTIA	was first up but got impeded once the pace setter drifted over; tough draw, though.

Top Contenders:

Driver Choices: Chisholm 3 over 2

Race

H	Horse	Comments
1	STONE COLD SAVAGE	was 4th over and lost ground turnign for home; paced well and can get a piece.
2	TRANSFER THE ERA	comes off a 3rd place effort at FHLD; was uncompetitive at this lvl on 11/15
3	MY WISH CAME TRUE	finished 8th last time out; draws well and can get a big piece with a trip.
4	PACK YOUR BAGS	had some sneaky good pace last time out and can get a good piece with a trip.
5	BETTER THAN SOME	raced well to be 4th in his latest and draws better; contender.
6	CLAYTONS BETTOR N	was aggressively handled and picked up a solid 3rd; draws well again.
7	THE OPENER	hasn't been a factor over his last few tries and is tough to like here.
8	BIG BAD BILL	was flying on th eend of it to finish 5th; I think he's poised for a big effort here.
9	TALBOTCREEKWHISKEY	was a non factor from pp9 last time out and draws poorly again.
10	HOMESTRETCH WES	was a distant 3rd in a TM 68.5 lvl; tougher group and draw here tonight.

Top Contenders: 8-5-1-4

Driver Choices: Herschberger 1 over 6