Race Reviews
Race Reviews For March 21, 2025
Race Review by Ken Warkentin
1
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | DREAM PILLAR | Tripped out for a new mark of 1:54.2 two starts back, then stepped up to this 74.5 TM level & rallied stoutly for the deuce & draws better in career form |
| 6 | PASTA MOMMA | She's now making her third start off a scratched injured in a softer spot, was strong in the win column last year & Jason Bartlett was listed on the proof |
| 8 | GOING AWAY | Added Lasix & converted an ideal second over trip with a sizzling :26.4 to pay off the chalk last week, moves outside & hikes up to TM 74.5, yet still a contender |
Top Contenders: 4-6-8
Driver Choices: Ryder 3 over 2, 3 | Herschberger 8 over 7
10
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | ILLUSION SEELSTER | She's been knocking on the door against better @ Yonkers recently & stalks from mid pack in her fourth starts since a sick scratch |
| 6 | ON THE MONEY GB | Rallied & romped to a new mark at this level back on January 31, hasn't raced in a month & drops back down in a wide-open scramble |
| 9 | BLOOD MOON A | Solid runner up at the N/W $12,500 level two starts back, moves outside off a complete clunker & drops as one of many question marks in this pari mutuel puzzle |
Top Contenders: 6-5-9
Driver Choices: Beckwith 1 over 6 | Zeron 2 over 8
11
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | STARLIT RAMBO | Rambo finished on the fringe fifth after a slow start two weeks ago, note his lone win this season came at this level back on January 24 & he draws better |
| 6 | JAYDENS PRIDE | Capitalized on his recent form spree with a game score & new mark last week for our Trainer of the Week Bruce Saunders & can't rule out a repeat |
| 8 | VOSS BLUE CHIP | Dropped to this level & was able to really turn his game around with a sharp narrow loss, draws a tougher post, but looks like a live item |
Top Contenders: 2-6-8
Driver Choices: D. Miller 10 over 3, 6 | Beckwith 8 over 7 | Chisholm 1 over 5
12
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AINTNOHOLLABACKGRL | One for her last 43, stormed home from ninth to hit the board three starts back, then a beaten favorite & no chance from post ten last week & now lands the rail |
| 4 | ALMOST KAREN | This Karen comes off one her best efforts in awhile with a :27.1 rally for minor spoils & draws well to trip out in a wide-open field |
| 8 | LADYZAR | Building momentum since coming back this season, fresh off the mile of life in convincing fashion last week, she's a threat despite a class hike & tougher post |
Top Contenders: 4-8-1
Driver Choices: D. Miller 8 over 1, 5 | Beckwith 1 over 3 | Ryder 2 over 10
13
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | CACTUSTOTHECLOUDS | Added Lasix & lived up to the tote hype with a solid second in his Big M debut & stands out off that excellent acclimating mile from post two again |
| 3 | USEYOURLOVETONIGHT | Owns a modest 1:59.2 win here as the favorite back on January 24 & draws better off a tough trip from post nine |
| 8 | SOUTHWIND BIANCA | Forced wide from a tough spot & settled for minor spoils last week & this lightly-raced 4YO mare needs the right set up from post eight |
Top Contenders: 2-8-3
Driver Choices: Zeron 5 over 4 | Beckwith 2 over 9 | D. Miller 6 over 1
14
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLYING TIGER | Off a nightmare trip from post nine in the 5/8ths cavalry charge, moves inside for another shot at this 68 TM Rating & his last win came from the rail back on January 31 |
| 2 | TRANSFER THE ERA | Off the board in six starts this season, couldn't take advantage of the hot fractions in that 5/8ths affair, but draws better, while hinting of a long overdue win |
| 8 | SARGEANT SONNY | Was stung by a pressured pace in a 5/8ths sprint loss as the beaten favorite last week, moves outside, but maintains top form in dartboard finale |
Top Contenders: 1-8-2
Driver Choices: Herschberger 4 over 2, 3
2
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SANTAFE'S MJ | One for her last 40 & winless this season, overcame a pace-compromised trip to grab the show & got a much-improved result last week & back on the rail |
| 8 | GLITTERING HOPE | Lightly-raced filly off to a strong start this season, draws a tougher post off a sick scratch, but she might be sharp sharp enough to overhaul this camera-shy field |
| 9 | JUST MY MAMA | Used pretty hard to grab a short lead two weeks ago, dominated these three starts back, draws outside & can be considered a closing threat |
Top Contenders: 8-1-9
Driver Choices: Ginsburg 9 over 2 | Boyd 8 over 5 | Herschberger 6 over 10
3
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | WHATA TREASURE | Was somehow able to come to life with a lively nose loss @ 25-1 last week, draws inside again & seems like a logical choice in a field begging to be beaten |
| 4 | DUCK INTO THE NITE | Expended too much in his initial attempt at this MADC Series, was struggling against better before that & now draws better |
| 5 | PAPRIKE BLUE CHIP | Suddenly woke up from his recent slumber with an energetic effort last week, lands mid pack & gets another shot at a very soft MADC division |
Top Contenders: 2-5-4
Driver Choices: none
4
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | LIL' DAY DRINKIN | Dipped to the 71.5 TM Rating & finished a better fourth in a slower affair, draws inside again & could benefit from the added eighth in his fifth start off a sick scratch |
| 6 | HURRIKANE WILLIE G | Has twice hit the board this season & both times with aggressive efforts, now gets a class drop & he's long overdue |
| 9 | GATSBY | Continuously landing on the edges at the 73.5 TM level recently, draws outside, but with the class relief the added distance plays into his closing style |
Top Contenders: 6-9-4
Driver Choices: Bboyd 6 over 4 | Herschberger 3 over 8
5
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | COLE ON THE BEACH | Where on earth did that post eight upset come from last Saturday? Now the 9YO draws better for his return to the MADC Series to prove it no fluke |
| 5 | YAYA'S HOT SPOT N | Solid runner up to a favored repeater in Sunshine's Finest last week, moves to mid pack & seems primed for his third try off a sick scratch |
| 6 | DUNSAN HARRY | Beaten favorite just missed with an ideal second over trip two weeks ago & figures to be a major danger in his third start off the bench |
Top Contenders: 5-6-4
Driver Choices: None
6
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | ROCK MY UNIVERSE | Improving 4YO has won his last three @ The Big M with sterling rallies, scratched injured & off three weeks, but faces slightly easier company |
| 8 | LABYAD BROS S | Fresh off the mile of his life with a strong finish from the rail last week, moves outside & hiked up a notch, yet has sparked something positive in his last three |
| 9 | SEVEN SINS | Has been a fringe player against tougher recently, drops a notch, moves outside, but note the post ten score at this level back on January 10 |
| 10 | SEIZE CONTROL | Strong runner up to a big favorite in I'll Hunt You Down last week, slammed with post ten, but trending right & just needs some trip luck |
Top Contenders: 6-8-9
Driver Choices: BD. Miller 9 over 4 | Beckwith 3 over 10
7
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | ALBERT A' SCOOTIN | 12YO was a close second two starts back, faded to seventh last week in his first try off the claim, but has a chance to rebound |
| 8 | JOHNNY CHIP | Johnny has twice won at the $10,000 level this season, just missed two starts back, stuck outside, but now drops dangerously |
Top Contenders: 8-10-5
Driver Choices: Ahle 9 over 3
8
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAXIMUM EXPOSURE | Parlayed a vastly improved third with an aggressive narrow loss last week & this promising Muscle Hill 3YO lands the rail for his fifth career start |
| 3 | FLIGHT LANDING | Lightly-raced 4YO regrouped with the mile of his life in a standout qualifier & draws inside for his second start in the Team Bongiorno camp |
| 9 | PANTOFOLAIO | Flashed some noteworthy late life in a solid 3YO debut @ The Big M, draws another tough post, but this lightly-raced Nifty Norman has some upside |
Top Contenders: 3-1-9
Driver Choices: D. Miller 9 over 3, 7, 10
9
Race
| H | Horse | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | TARGARYEN EMPRESS | She promptly bounced back to rally for a new mark of 1:53.2 from post eight last week & draws better brimming with confidence |
| 6 | SWEETEST BELLE | Fresh off a solid second she finished well for the show chasing a exceptional 1:51.4 winner & rates highly in current form for Team Cullipher |
| 8 | DISARONNO HILLY | Off a rare a early miscue she draws outside, but gets some needed class relief & knows home to win here |
Top Contenders: 6-4-8
Driver Choices: Chisholm 4 over 3