by David Brower Post Time 7:00:00 PM
Thursday July 2, 2009
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Week of 6/28 - 7/4 previous week
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    Dave Brower has been an avid harness racing fan since age 10 and has worked in just about every aspect of the sport in the 29 years since. A 1991 journalism graduate of St. John's University, Brower has groomed and trained horses, operated the race teletimer, been a public relations intern, morning line oddsmaker and track handicapper. He currently serves as a featured host, and co-host of the nightly "Racing from the Meadowlands" television program on SportsNet New York, including in-house duties of analysis and handicapping. He also provides on-site analysis and interviews during TVG's Drive Time on Friday nights.
1   First race
E.H. HARRIMAN CUP
2yo Colts & Geldings
 
Live Race
Purse: $30,520
Available Wagering: W-P-S, Exacta, Trifecta, Daily Double, Pick 3
 

Distance: 1mi
TROT Harriman
 
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David Brower's picks: 1-4-6-5
H Horse Comment
1 Eye On The Prize This fella cost $90K at Lex. Mom made a half million. Make It Mine, who earned over $600K is in this family. Potential.
1A Keystone Bernard $110K yearling buy has prepped well so far with speed. Sears has educated him and we might see more stamina now.
2 Orangutang I like the progression in the second start. No mistakes. A tad better speed. Let's see if he improves enough to go with these.
3 Mamas Boo Bear Shows the typical start for this barn. Toured the oval and will probably need a few more before we see best. Cost only $12K.
4 Wishing Stone Full brother to Make It Happen, who earned over $947K and half to Magic Carpet Ride, who won here this year for this barn.
5 Temple Of Doom Fourth foal of this mare. Two siblings have earned over $150K. In very sharp hands and I like his improved second start.
6 Senor Glide It's hard to ignore this team, especially when JC takes over. Colt cost just $35K at Harrisburg and he's been solid so far. Usable.
7 Woody Marvel That's not a bad first go over at Pocono. Rallied nicely and I suspect he'll be raced same way. Needs a hot pace to help out.
1B Flex The Muscle Perhaps the power of the trio? Second foal of this dam and he cost $140K at Harrisburg. Can't fault that last win. Tuf post.
2   Second race
E.H. HARRIMAN CUP
2yo Colts & Geldings
 
Live Race
Purse: $30,020
Available Wagering: W-P-S, Exacta, Trifecta, Pick 3
 

Distance: 1mi
TROT Harriman
 
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David Brower's picks: 3-4-6-2
H Horse Comment
1 Big Stick Lindy A royal pedigree here. Full brother to Pizza Dolce. Cost $105K as a yearling. Might need to work on that stamina, though.
1A Guard Dog JC's choice over #2 cost only $32K at Lexington. I like the improved second start and Lare developed nice trotter last year, Top Chef.
2 Leanto Prayer If the Sugg's thought enough to send this one east, take an extra look. He's got to go faster, but I have feeling he will. Consider.
3 Celebrity Bluechip Cost $170K in Lex. Full brother to Victor Blue Chip, who took mark here last year of 1:57.3. High hopes after good prep.
4 Classical Fifth foal of the mare and 3/4 brother to Breeders Crown champ, In Focus. Erv and Andy firing with everything. Hard to ignore this 1.
5 King Of The Moor Might not be quite primed and ready for a test like this. He'd be a surprise against these.
6 Carnegie This is first foal from Motivational, who earned over $300K for the LaMontagne's. So far, this colt has shown that kind of precocious speed.
7 Break The Bank K Gotta love the way this fella bounced back after the miscue. That always shows promise. Tonight's problem is the post.
3   Third race
E.H. HARRIMAN CUP
2yo Colts & Geldings
 
Live Race
Purse: $30,520
Available Wagering: W-P-S, Exacta, Trifecta, Pick 3
 

Distance: 1mi
TROT Harriman
 
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David Brower's picks: 2-7-1-8
H Horse Comment
1 Shaq Is Back Rallied willingly in both appearances. Looks like a bargain at only $30K as yearling. The Shaq is now a Cavalier...Use.
1A Homerun Hitter Full brother to Strong Yankee here and that's why he cost $150K as a baby. Still must learn to go faster, however. Tough call.
2 Stimulus We all need a little stimulus and Jimmy Takter might give it to us with this colt. Cost $65K in Lexington, without much family yet. Usable.
3 Is This Thing On They don't all cost big $$. This fella was a $6,500 purchase and he's on the right track now. Note he's a gelding too. Helps.
4 Lucky Chucky Hall of Fame connections here, and only a $10K yearling buy. Mare has yet to throw anything good, so it's up to Chucky.
5 Quantum Antonio Johnson hands the lines over to Pierce now and that usually means all systems go. We might see some serious speed.
6 Classic Viking Here's the other bargain buy at only $4K and he's made it to the races. I like his preps and feel he's got a chance with these.
7 Smooth Power Dam was a sis to Pizza Dolce and this fella must have looked good in Lexington. Cost $170K and he's looked good on track too!
8 Ripken Gotta like his experience. Prepped at three different tracks already, but tonight's problem will be the post. He might need all that speed.
4   Fourth race
GOSHEN CUP
2yo Colts & Geldings
 
Live Race
Purse: $39,831
Available Wagering: W-P-S, Exacta, Trifecta, 10-Cent Superfecta, Pick 3, Pick 6 (Races 4-9)
Pick 6 Carryover $1,408.23
 

Distance: 1mi
PACE Goshen Cup
 
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David Brower's picks: 3-4-2-1
H Horse Comment
1 Highbeta Blue Chip Outraced his odds in that first start. Very good effort, even with the trip. Gets the pole again and will be sitting and stalking.
2 Most Happy Dragon Distant relative to Holborn Hanover here and this is the team behind last week's NA Cup winner. Looked good here 6/24.
3 Blue Rock Looks like the one to beat. Vicious efforts at home base for the Burke's. Sears now aboard. Cost $47K as yearling. Come and get me!
4 Gota Go Bullville I must admit, I really liked his last qualifier. Dug in tenaciously to win, that kind of heart you can't teach. Wants to be a horse.
5 Shoobee's Place Mom made over $300K. Preps just okay so far and I must note that DM opted for #6. This one might need a few more starts.
6 Success Rocks Caught two off tracks so far. I'd like to see a dry one and this is dangerous barn with youngsters. I look for big time speed here.
7 Rockin Image First foal of Kikikatie, who earned $1.2 million. First crop from HOY Rocknroll Hanover, so you can't get a better pedigree than this.
8 Detail Man Not bad in first start last week, but I feel he might need more and it may not be coming just yet. Tough post and Andy opted off.
9 Shinedupnreadytogo Doesn't have the look of a good one yet, so I think we can pass from the rough post.
5   Fifth race
nw2cd
3 & 4 Year Olds
 
Live Race
Purse: $12,000
Available Wagering: W-P-S, Exacta, Trifecta, Pick 3
 

Distance: 1mi
TROT 3-4yrnw2cd
 
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David Brower's picks: 1-4-3-2
H Horse Comment
1 Birdsong Hanover Loses DM to #2, so Jimmy hops back in bike. Filly has improved recently and she seems overdue for the win. Can do.
2 Danger Hall Upset the applecart at Monti two back. Probably a lot of breakers in that race. Looms as a price play again, as Dave Miller's choice.
3 So You De Vie Also seems to be improving and you might get some value here. Outkicked by #1 last time, but needs similar good journey.
4 Custom Tag Regressed into a miscue out at the Meadows, so be careful here. Otherwise, he's in prime spot tonight on drop. Dangerous foe.
5 P J Clark Will he stay trotting? Didn't while home free in last real race. The price won't be big, so take a good, long look at him on the track.
6 Double Power I would imagine he might need this one. Just 1-13 and he's already a four-year-old. I want to watch one here first.
7 Bacon Hill Bandito Can't play off that break in first try. I will pass.
8 Chiselled(L) Not sure he's fast enough for these. Stuck outside and that won't help either. Not quite my prime play in here.
9 A Crown For Lindy One out of two at Vernon. Big time pedigree here, but he's yet to prove he can go fast enough. Just fair in qualifier here 6/25.
10 Winner At Sundown(L) Looks like a longshot out of post 10. I will pass.
6   Sixth race
GOSHEN CUP
2yo Colts & Geldings
 
Live Race
Purse: $39,331
Available Wagering: W-P-S, Exacta, Trifecta, Pick 4 (Races 6-9)
$25,000 Guaranteed Pool
 

Distance: 1mi
PACE Goshen Cup
 
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David Brower's picks: 2-7-8-4
H Horse Comment
1 Awaydownblueriver Homebred here. Appears to be on the slow and steady path to the races. I like the pole, but not for me tonight. Pass.
2 Mr Salvatore Fra See how Gota Go Bullville did in the 4th. That will give you a gauge. Outmuscled by that foe, but it was a very fast mile.
3 Joey The Czar Cost $37K as a yearling in Harrisburg. I like the way he progressed in second start. There could be more in tank as JC's choice.
4 Terlingua Maybe a tad disappointing last week, but don't forget Sears opted for this one over the winner. We might see more speed tonight.
5 Slick Dog A bit green and sluggish early in the mile last week. No problem. The experience will come, hopefully along with more speed.
6 Eagle Jolt Not a whole lot in that first try. I will need to see more before I could endorse. Let's see if he picks it up with more punch.
7 McGreat Brother to a pair that earned over $100K. This is fifth foal and cost $25K at Harrisburg. Ryder developed the sire into a champion.
8 Rockin Ray Shows that typical Ramblin Ray speed, but boy did he stop in that qualifier. Not sure what to make of that. This is brother to Pedigree Snob.
7   Seventh race
Claiming Handicap ($15,000-20,000)
 
Live Race
Purse: $11,700
Available Wagering: W-P-S, Exacta, Trifecta, 10-Cent Superfecta, Pick 3
 

Distance: 1mi
TROT 15000 CLHC
 
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David Brower's picks: 9-5-2-10
H Horse Comment
1 Sometimes Maple Provided Del Cid with his first winner of the meet. It was a perfect trip and drive too! However, she won't be 25-1 this time. .
2 Prank Player(L) Seems good right now and that's probably why the hike up in price. Gets another new driver here and must maintain that form.
3 ENS Curious(L) Still not looking good enough for me. I guess I'd be surprised if he jumped up and beat these. You never know.
4 Livin' Out Loud Not very playable in current form. I have to pass again.
5 Up Down N Around(L) Knocking on the door, folks! But, keep in mind that he's just 1-36 over past two seasons and price won't be very big.
6 Remarkable Doll Tough to get excited about her chances after watching that first one. I would need to see more here as well. Pass.
7 My Phillip Regressed into old, bad habits again last time. That means I would want a huge price to even consider betting on him tonight.
8 Beach Beacon(L) Seemed to be tailing off and then got scratched sick. That's not exactly a recipe for success around here.
9 Quantum King Crab(L) Put it all together last time, under confident Sears handling. This post might test him out a bit, but he is the favorite.
10 Ego Sum(L) Ran out of steam last time, despite a very well-rated pace. That's not good. Might have to change up the strategy in bad post again.
8   Eighth race
nw3(F&M 4)cd
3 & 4 Year Olds
 
Live Race
Purse: $15,000
Available Wagering: W-P-S, Exacta, Trifecta, Pick 3
 

Distance: 1mi
TROT 3-4yrnw3cd
 
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David Brower's picks: 2-6-9-4
H Horse Comment
1 Jaavos Boy Can't really figure this guy out right now. What happened to those efforts we saw in May? An all-or-nothing type, so I will pass again.
2 Commando K Sears had big choice here and remained on this colt, over the filly despite the break last time. If you forgive that, this is 1 to beat.
3 Susquehanna Belle(L) She's probably a notch overmatched again here, but she picked up checks in stakes action. She should stay trotting.
4 Caviart Annie Dispatched the fillies willingly, but she is tackling a few colts now and Sears has opted off. That's not necessarily a good sign.
5 Aloft Too many breaks for my taste, so I will let him beat me, if he can. New pilot and we'll see if he manages to stay on stride.
6 Sierra Marvel Wasn't Brennan's choice here, but she's definitely got a shot to hit the ticket at a price. Very good at that lately. Consider using.
7 Gift Card Never really got rolling in the first go. That was also against colts, so she probably needs a race vs. fillies. This isn't it.
8 Sensational Prayer Was on quite a roll until the Tioga miscue. The two Pocono races would be good enough to get him a piece of this.
9 Sedona Canyon Big time improvement last start and I will add that Brennan chose him over three others. That's a very positive sign for tonite.
9   Ninth race
nw1cd
2yo Colts & Geldings
 
Live Race
Purse: $11,000
Available Wagering: W-P-S, Exacta, Trifecta, 10-Cent Superfecta, Late Double
 

Distance: 1mi
PACE 2yrC-Gnw1
 
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David Brower's picks: 2-4-6-8
H Horse Comment
1 Redolph Nuryev Cost only $5K at the NJ sale, so he's already made it to the races. Might need more speed, but this is accomplishment.
2 JK Kinahurra The dam was 3 Brother's stable's best horse. This is her fifth foal and she's yet to produce any champions. Will this be the one?
3 Versado Now with Nifty and that last try was a tour of the track. I suppose there could be improvement coming and the price will be right.
4 Whole Lotta Shakin Out of a mare that earned over $420K. Cost only $9,000, so credit Horowitz here. Stablemate to Drop Red. Looks good.
5 Surf N Turf Fourth foal of this mare and first one earned $472K. Peck listed Brennan. Might need a touch more experience, but not out of it.
6 Rock Allstar Another Meadows invader. The first two tries appear solid and he is by Rocknroll. Cost only $25K. Chance for lot more here.
7 Willing To Win Bought back by breeders at Harrisburg. The price was only $27K. Therefore, they're going to race him. Must find more stamina.
8 Bg's Folly Prepped nicely down at Gaitway. Berkner babies usually take a while to find their top speed. There is major potential here. Maybe.
9 Jo Pa's Fod 10th foal of the mare, who earned over $450K. Arts Chip is a brother, but I can't really like the tiring efforts he shows so far.
10 Navaho Ayden Getting better, but stuck out in post 10. Cost $5,500.
10   Tenth race
nw2cd
3 & 4yo Horses & Geldings
 
Live Race
Purse: $11,000
Available Wagering: W-P-S, Exacta, Trifecta, 10-Cent Superfecta
 

Distance: 1mi
PACE 3-4HGnw2cd
 
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David Brower's picks: 6-5-8-4
H Horse Comment
1 Majik Master Still too rough-gaited for me, so I will pass yet again.
2 Chip Count Not enough punch last time. Was good two back, and that's the kind of mile he will need. This will be a quick heat again.
3 Boccio Debuts tonight and it's taken a while to get him to the races. I'm sure there are some issues, so I would probably want to watch one.
4 Mr Rockford Never really got rolling at 4-5 in debut. That's not exactly promising, but maybe he needs the big track. I guess we'll find out.
5 Camwiser(L) More than capable of keeping up and he's probably a must-use on all your gimmick tickets here. I don't think he will win, but must use.
6 Vintage Master Can't get a much softer spot than this. Hard to believe he's still a maiden after 20 tries. No excuses, no matter what.
7 Art-Tastic Hung a little in that last one. Drew outside the main rivals, which hurts. I suppose aggressive tactics coming, just to get him a trip.
8 Major Monet Fought willingly with a big favorite last time. That effort showed promise, as did first try on 6/10. Perhaps the one to fear late.
9 Rets Au Crombie(L) Looks like a big longshot again. Gotta pass post 9.
10 Catsumoto Where's he going from post 10? Not very far, unfortunately.

 Track: Fast 73° 
 Wind: 0-5 W
 Updated: Jul 2 6:38PM

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