By Mike Paradise
Balmoral races on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays; Maywood on Thursdays and Fridays. First Post 7:10 p.m. Sunday 6:30 p.m. All races one mile. +-Class hike. !-Class drop. *-Favorite. L-Treated with lasix. LL-1st time user.
FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 11
Best Bet: Superstar Dream (4th race)
FIRST: PACE, COND/CLMG $8,000, NW 3, F & M, PURSE $2,100:
PN HORSE, DRIVER ODDS LAST 3
6 L!Miss Kilowatt, L. Miller 4-1 5 7 2
7 Ellie Mae’s Way, Tr. Tetrick 7-2 3 2 6
4 L!Lady Of Rivndel, Smolin 3-1 6 7 6
2 L-Yabbit, Insko 9-2 8 1 6
5 +Marion Avis. Rath 6-1 6 5 *1
8 !Pomme Frites, De. Magee 8-1 5 *5 2
1 L-Runwithangels, M. Miller 8-1 6 7 8
3 Starrs Flashy Babe, Sutton 15-1 7 4 4
MISS KILOWATT was behind a wall of horses. Dropper could be on the move early tonight at maybe fair odds. ELLIE MAE’S WAY comes off two good tries and if she clears to the top she may get her first season win. LADY OF RIVNDEL could turn things around with this significant drop in with a price tag.
SECOND: PACE, COND, NW 1/2, PURSE $2,800:
3 Driven To Gin, Sutton 2-1 2 3 7
5 L-Peluche Z Tam, Widger 5-2 3 *4 2
6 L-Odds On Emanuel, Rath 7-2 *4 6 7
1 Colonel Vernol, C. Leonard 9-2 4 2 5
4 Hoosier Exchange, Tr. Tetrick 6-1 5 7 4
2 L-Fox Valley Primo, M. Miller 8-1 7 5 5
DRIVEN TO GIN raced easy in his debut and finished strong. He’s a well-bred 3-year-old who may blow past the speed. PELUCHE Z TAM an improving youngster who may get to the front again and this time not get caught. ODDS ON EMANUEL has tasted victory on this track, something his rivals haven’t. He’s outside but small field helps.
THIRD: PACE, COND/CLMG $4,000, NW $800 LAST 5, PURSE $1,800:
2 L-Zabaco, De. Magee 5-2 6 *3 4
1 L-Cold Gold, M. Miller 3-1 7 4 8
5 !Fox Valley Sizzle, Rath 9-2 8 5 7
6 L-Whenthelafterstops, Smolin 6-1 7 3 5
3 L-Slamminatem, Curtin 6-1 7 5 6
8 L-Four Starzzz J L, Sutton 10-1 3 9 7
4 L-Springlake Dragon, C. Leonard 10-1 9 *7 7
7 L-Carolina Becker, Warren 12-1 8 3 9
ZABACO was shuffled out of contention. Veteran may seek and maybe get a winning two-hole trip. COLD GOLD is a threat to go wire-to-wire and end his losing streak. FOX VALLEY SIZZLE in much easier. It’s been a long time since he won a race.
FOURTH: PACE, COND, NW 2, F & M, PURSE $3,100:
1 Superstar Dream, M. Miller 3-5 *1 3 *2
2 L-Fox Valley Prism, Tr. Tetrick 5-1 5 1 7
3 Delightful Dot, C. Leonard 6-1 3 3 9
7 L!Alycole, Widger 8-1 5 5 3
8 L-Park Lane Dawn, Rath 8-1 2 7 4
4 L+Cindy’s Pavillion, Sutton 20-1 5 3 7
6 L-PW Felix, De. Magee 25-1 7 10 1
5 Queen Of Nobleland, L. Miller 50-1 6 4 dnf
SUPERSTAR DREAM dominated most of these same fillies a week ago and with the pole position she’ll do it again. FOX VALLEY PRISM gets a huge post shift and with it a chance to be second best. DELIGHTFUL DOT is back inside making her a gimmick possibility again.
FIFTH: PACE, COND/CLMG $4,000, W/O $400 LAST 5 PREFERRED, F & M, PURSE $1,800:
2 L-Ronny B Good, Widger 3-2 3 *2 3
1 L-Easter Icon, Smolin 9-2 4 7 8
8 L-Romantic Jet, Warren 4-1 2 6 *1
6 L-Kickalittle Bootie, Rath 6-1 2 4 3
7 L-Twenty Carats, C. Leonard 8-1 1 5 3
4 !Munchkin Mania, M. Miller 10-1 8 *1 2
3 L-Love Letters, Sutton 15-1 8 4 7
5 L-Cripplecreek Trixi, De. Magee 12-1 4 3 7
RONNY B GOOD was stuck inside and pushed back before she finished with pace. Maybe she can get the pocket trip this time. EASTER ICON once again will have to be caught. This is her favorite track. ROMANTIC JET’S move to the outside makes her task much more difficult but her price likely inviting.
SIXTH: PACE, COND/CLMG $4,000, W/O $800 LAST 5 PREFERRED, PURSE $1,800:
2 L-Diamond Legacy, C. Leonard 5-2 5 5 7
5 L-Sand Forever, Longo 2-1 4 *2 6
1 L-OTB Toby, Smolin 7-2 5 4 7
3 O Prettyboyfloyd, Tr. Tetrick 6-1 7 4 7
8 L-AK’s Bunny, Widger 8-1 3 7 5
7 L-Colt Honor, M. Miller 12-1 4 4 4
6 L+Colefederate, Seekman 15-1 9 8 8
4 L-Anton, Warren 20-1 9 6 6
DIAMOND LEGACY had no where to go when he raced much better in last. He meets a weaker field tonight. SAND FOREVER has some back class and could rush past this field and pop. OTB TOBY sheds eight-hole for the rail, making him a possibility.
SEVENTH: PACE, COND/CLMG $8,000, NW 4, F & M, PURSE $3,700:
5 Amy Ellen, Widger 2-1 *1 4 *1
6 L-Gypsys Little Star, Rath 4-1 7 2 3
4 L-Miss Fantastic, Carpenter 3-1 5 1 4
1 Banjoe Hotspur, M. Miller 6-1 8 3 dnf
7 L-Invitation To Play, C. Leonard 9-2 3 *3 1
2 +Racy Traci Place, Fagan 8-1 8 5 2
3 Lotto Quest, De Long 15-1 4 5 5
AMY ELLEN racing well for Widger and Sammy may win another with this mare. She did meet similar. GYPSYS LITTLE STAR is a danger with the striking position she lacked in last. MISS FANTASTIC couldn’t clear with a three-wide move. She’s a possibility to zip past first up tonight.
EIGHTH: PACE, COND/CLMG $8,000, NW 4, F & M, PURSE $2,400:
9 L-Don’t Pass Me By, Smolin 5-2 *6 *1 1
1 L-Steph’s Melody, Rath 3-1 *2 3 3
6 L-Bella Jo, Warren 9-2 2 2 6
5 L-Mary Gator, Widger 8-1 6 7 2
2 L-Zzzt, Busse 6-1 3 3 7
3 L-Bouncy’s Mate, Sutton 8-1 4 4 4
4 L+Rascc, C. Leonard 12-1 1 6 4
7 She’ A Peach, M. Miller 12-1 1 6 5
8 L-Fein Cera, Carpemter 30-1 8 7 8
DON’T PASS ME BY broke after a series of very nice performances. Maybe she can overcome this post which isn’t producing since they moved up the starting line. STEPH’S MELODY just missed. She’ll likely get another up close trip and maybe snap her losing streak. BELLA JO got loose too late and is a danger if she picks up some live cover.
NINTH: PACE, COND, NW $2,000 LAST 5, F & M, PURSE $3,100:
4 L!Cam Sunday, Warren 5-2 4 6 4
2 L-Puddin Tame, De. Magee 3-1 4 4 7
7 L!Riches To Rags, C. Leonard 4-1 7 4 5
5 Polly-Graph, M. Miller 7-2 2 3 3
1 Pictonian Queen, Tr. Tetrick 5-1 4 5 1
6 L+Blissfull Beauty, Widger 12-1 2 5 8
3 L-Brambelrose, Durante 15-1 6 9 7
CAM SUNDAY has been hurt by outside Maywood posts and drops into a much better situation tonight. PUDDIN TAME was stuck inside. A favorable journey could see her prevail. RICHEST TO RAGS continues to draw poorly however she is in easier tonight.
TENTH: PACE, COND/CLMG $4,000, NW $800 LAST 5, F & M, PURSE $1,900:
7 L-Audrey’s Queen, Rath 3-1 * 7 4 4
9 L-Harriet Potter, M. Miller 7-2 8 6 2
2 L-No Better Place, Busse 9-2 3 7 6
4 L-Kennans Ashley, Carpenter 5-1 7 6 4
1 L-Ms Trammell, Smolin 6-1 5 2 6
8 L!No Limit, Widger 8-1 4 6 5
6 L-JD’s Mistress, C. Leonard 12-1 6 7 6
5 L-Hannas Gold, Saporito 15-1 6 8 7
3 L-Lady Ann Spurm L. Miller 15-1 3 5 5
AUDREY’S QUEEN bet down when she broke on the move. She may mow down this softer field. HARRIET POTTER last couple sub par. If she’s right, she can whip this field. NO BETTER PLACE raced improved and now finds a good spot to be a factor again.
Mike’s Solid Plays
Superstar Dream (4th race)
Ronny B Good (5th race)
Mike’s Price Shots
Miss Kilowatt (1st race)
Fox Valley Sizzle (3rd race)
