Race Reviews
Race Reviews For February 06, 2026
Race Review by Ken Warkentin
1
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MYSTIQUE GIRL | One for 79 lifetime is a major knock, yet she's picked up a few minor shares recently & sets up a stalking trip from the rail |
| 6 | RONA MAE | 1:52.4 performer @ The Big M last season a beaten favorite with not enough punch, but gets another shot at a wide-open bottom TM 68 affair |
| 9 | SKATEBOARD CHIC | 14YO off a one for 26 season made a smooth transition from Monticello with a solid second & has something positive to build on while tackling an outside draw |
Top Contenders: 6-9-1
Driver Choices: Boyd 4 over 9 | Beckwith 6 over 10
2
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | LISA LANE | Has struggled at the N/W $5,000 level for quite some time, but the class & post relief instantly makes her a drop n pop candidate for Team Ryder |
| 6 | ANIMATION | Only two for 21 last season, has been struggling against tougher, while adjusting to the Per Engblom stable & now drops into a soft spot with Brett Beckwith |
| 7 | I DREAM OF JEANIE | 11-time winner last season got stung from post nine & still hit the ticket two weeks ago & now she finally moves inside to give this bottom condition another shot |
Top Contenders: 6-2-7
Driver Choices: Ryder 2 over 9
3
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | LINCOLN BOULEVARD | That shocking upset in 1:52.2 three starts back jumps off the page, he almost blew up the board again with a wide rally from a tough spot last out & draws better |
| 6 | FIZZING N | Just one for 36 last season, but his abrupt/aggressive narrow loss two starts back stands out & now he lands in a soft MADC division to make a similar effort payoff |
| 8 | ROCK ON LINE | Was hinting of that wide rally & payoff as the favorite two weeks ago, draws a tougher post, yet has a chance to continue his positive trend with the right set up |
Top Contenders: 6-2-8
Driver Choices: Lee 2 over 9
4
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DREAM PILLAR | Dipped back to the TM 71 level & took no prisoners from post ten, bumps back up, but draws much better off that confidence-boosting upset |
| 2 | TWIN B EMPRESS | Beaten favorite bounced back with a strong late charge to just miss two weeks ago & draws inside to make her second start for the sizzling Team Pollack |
| 3 | ALWAYS BE CITY | One for 41 last season, off a deceptively good acclimating mile she grinded gallantly to score second time Lasix, while hammered down to 2-1 & lands post three again |
Top Contenders: 3-1-2
Driver Choices: Beckwith 2 over 6 | Kelly 3 over 7
5
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | JONAH | 10Yo has sparked his form recently, fresh off a prematurely rally & narrow loss he draws inside again to set up a similar late surge possibly close to the pace |
| 4 | SEIZE CONTROL | Beaten favorite bumped into a well meant Lou On The Beach two weeks ago & seemed to be hinting since the claim/barn change & draws better |
| 10 | FRAZIER HANOVER | Tried speed from post nine & faded to third into icy gusts two weeks ago, moves outside, yet remains a sharp item & almost went all the way from post ten on January 3 |
Top Contenders: 4-3-10
Driver Choices: Beltrami 3 over 5 | Sheridan 1 over 9
6
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | CANDY BOMBER | Rallied from a tough spot to score a nose upset to payoff the barn change two starts back, then got roughed up & still held third & now bumped up further from post two again |
| 3 | MASSIVE MATTER | Eight-time winner in 2025, beaten favorite failed to get involved when pace compromised after a slow start, just missed with a game grind before that & draws better to rebound |
| 5 | PISCES RISING | Stretched it out on a sudden lead & folded tent, now makes his third start off the bench after a month off & gets another dose of class relief for Team Burke |
Top Contenders: 3-2-5
Driver Choices: Boyd 1 over 10
7
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | PALOMAR | 11YO with plenty of back class was dropping positive hints late last year, not sure what we're going to get after a month off, but he gets a price dip & post relief |
| 4 | BORN TO DANCE | Rallied for the mild upset when he stepped up this level two starts back, didn't have the same late pop last out & draws better with a month off to consider |
| 8 | ALEX TYE | Wired $20,000 claimers in two of his last four @ Yonkers, stuck outside here, but slices his tag in half & Team Bongiorno got off the flying start to the season on January 24 |
Top Contenders: 8-2-4
Driver Choices: Herschberger 2 over 1, 4 | Boyd 9 over 6
8
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | CLEAR FOR LANDING | Eight-time winner last season on a long form spree, worked hard on the engine a month ago & has the early/controlling speed to be a prominent player again |
| 3 | SKY BOX | Went all the way for a new mark of 1:54.2 in a sparkling Big M debut, finished well from a tough spot three weeks ago & moves inside in top form |
| 4 | HIGH SPEED SWAN | Paid off the chalk convincingly when he dropped n popped from post eight, 4YO revitalized in his new barn & draws better for his third try off the bench here |
Top Contenders: 2-4-3
Driver Choices: Boyd 3 over 1 | Kelly 4 over 6 | Beckwith 2 over 5, 7
9
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAFERRARIDMANCHE S | Swedish import added Lasix & qualified twice with good energy here for Andrew Harris, lands the rail again, yet now he's a deeper mystery off a sick scratch |
| 3 | BLUE JEAN BABY | Despite a 23-day layoff he capitalized on perfect drive to score a decisive upset two weeks ago & draws better to take another step up |
| 7 | BUILDMEUPBUTTERCUP | 10-for-16 as a 3YO, arrives fresh off a new mark of 1:54.3 into the Team Alagna barn & rates strong consideration despite a challenging draw & month off |
Top Contenders: 1-7-3
Driver Choices: None
10
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | ROCK JAGGER | Added Brett Beckwith, suddenly got aggressive, tried to steal one & settled for second in strong stretch winds two weeks ago & finally draws a decent post |
| 7 | DROWNS THE WHISKEY | Just missed a huge upset against $10,000 claimers two starts back, tougher draw here, but drops a notch for his fourth start off a sick scratch |
| 9 | ARTIST BEST | Raced better when he dipped to this level, sports a 1:51 mark @ The Big M last season, moves outside, but gets a barn change in a wide-open field |
Top Contenders: 7-5-9
Driver Choices: Boyd 9 over 1 | Beckwith 5 over 8
11
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BANK ON ME | Twice beaten chalk, this lightly-raced Nifty Norman-tuned 4YO has been on the verge since coming back with trotting hopples & lands the rail |
| 2 | AARDIES PEAK N | With breaks in two of his last three sandwiched around a new mark of 1:55.3 he's a risky proposition, did regroup with a solid qualifier & draws inside for Per Engblom |
| 4 | HERMOSO REY | Kicked off his season with back-to-back upsets, then failed to get involved after another slow start & draws inside to possibly regain that winning edge |
Top Contenders: 1-4-2
Driver Choices: Beckwith 2 over 1, 8 | Boyd 7 over 5
12
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | KNICKKNACK HANOVER | Paid the price for a really slow start from post nine, that came fresh off a rousing score as the heavy favorite, so expect more with a better draw |
| 5 | MODIGLIANI S | After some much-needed freshening this Nifty Norman trainee finished well in a Big M qualifier, matches up well with this wide-open group & can set up a stalking trip from mid pack |
| 8 | SOEUR MARY | Rallied stoutly to break her maiden in her Big M debut, followed up with a strong second after missing a month & rates contender status despite post seven |
Top Contenders: 5-8-3
Driver Choices: Beckwith 5 over 6
13
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | PAPI'S DREAM | Papi Rob Hanover 3YO showed some late life in her lone qualifier, draws inside for her career debut & might be worth a swing for the red-hot Bongiorno barn |
| 7 | RASPALIA N | Fresh NZ import kicked home in a lively :27.4 in her lone Big M qualifier, faces a challenging draw, yet could surprise with the right trip |
| 10 | YOULLFINDOUT | Paid off the chalk with an emphatic post eight romp despite missing three weeks, stuck outside, but with only eight starts she continues to tap her potential |
Top Contenders: 3-10-7
Driver Choices: Bongiorno 3 over 9
14
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | POKER PLAY | Has hit the board in two of his last three against TM 71 stock, pace compromised under chilly conditions last out, back inside, yet now you have to factor in a 35-day layoff |
| 2 | MASSTER BLUE | Has been a pretty steady customer at this TM 71 level, fresh off a solid second to a favorite Bruha he draws inside again to be a major stalking player |
| 4 | NOVEL | Saratoga invader was a seven-time winner last season, acclimated nicely after a long layoff with a confident qualifier here & this fresh threat draws well to take charge |
Top Contenders: 4-2-1
Driver Choices: Beckwith 3 over 2, 4
15
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | DEFAMATION | 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 |
| 4 | JOB CRUNCH | Solid runner up in her Big M debut on Lasix, draws well again, yet now has to rebound big time off a complete clunker for her new barn |
| 7 | SPROUT | Beaten favorite with a strong speed try two starts back, then stung early from post nine, post seven no picnic, but TM 71 seems to be her right level |
Top Contenders: 2-4-7
Driver Choices: Beckwith 2 over 6, 9