Harness Line and Comments

By Mike Paradise

Balmoral races on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays; Maywood on Thursdays and Fridays. First Post 7:10  p.m. . All races one mile. +-Class hike. !-Class drop. *-Favorite. L-Treated with Lasix. LL-1st time user.

 

FOR SATURDAY, MAY 25

Best bet: Justlivinthedream (13th race)

FIRST: PACE, CLMG, $4,000, PURSE $3,200:

PN  HORSE, DRIVER  ODDS  LAST 3

5  L!Nash Gram, Warren  3-1  *5 *8 5

7  L-Rio’s Z Tam, Oosting  7-2  1 *6 *1

8  L-Rocket Dog, Leonard  4-1  3 1 *2

2  L-Tobin’s Fortune, Smolin  6-1  2 3 7

6  L-Michael’s Jewel, Husted  8-1  7 2 4

9  L!Lima Storm, De Long  8-1  9 5 10

10  Ducky T Fra, Roberts  12-1  4 5 2

1  L-Come N Bet It, Beyer  15-1  5 8 4

3  L-Iron Outlaw, De. Magee  15-1  6 5 3

4  L+Maximus Meridus N, Love  30-1  8 10 10

NASH GRAM may be in cheap enough to turn things around. RIO’S Z TAM could win another if he fires like he did again last time. ROCKET DOG comes off a three-wide try at Maywood. He may rally in time on this oval.

SECOND: PACE, INVITATIONAL HANDICAP, P.P. 5 & 6 ASSIGNED, PURSE $17,000:

6  L-Fort Silky, Leonard  8-5  2 *2 *1

5  Best Man Hanover, Oosting  2-1  3 2 4

2  L-Thunder Steeler, Wilfong  5-2  4 6 1

3  L-St David Hanover, Smolin  8-1  5 3 1

1  L+Major Monet, Hiteman  10-1  1 1 8

4  L+Old Man River, De Long  15-1  1 8 6

FORT SILKY doesn’t have Time To Roll to contend with this time. Catch him. BEST MAN HANOVER has raced strong in recent losses. Hasn’t been leaving but he can. THUNDER STEELER moves in but he may be first up from this spot as well.

THIRD: TROT, COND, NW 2 OR 3 RACES, PURSE $5,500:

8  Kendall Marie, Oosting  4-1  6 4 3

1  And That’s A Winner, Hiteman  9-2  2 8 2

5  L+Dry Creek Fling, Warren  3-1  1 1 5

3  L-Lad’s Legacy,  Moore  7-2  3 2 3

7  Fred D Keeper, De. Magee  12-1  4 4 8

9  Greatestofease, Moyer  10-1  5 6 3

6  L-Twenty Two Gold, Smolin  12-1  10 6 2

2  Eagle Jean, Makin  15-1  3 5 7

4  Balanced Game, J D Finn  20-1  9 5 4

10  L-Southern Jen-E B, Allums  20-1  x 8 2

KENDALL MARIE raced inside in a needed first season start. Same class but this is an easier field. AND THAT’S A WINNER had a game try to be second best to a overwhelming 1-9 winner. He’s a danger here. DRY CREEK LEGACY came off layoff ready and may also handle this better field as well.

FOURTH: PACE, COND/CLMG $8,000, NW 3, PURSE $3,500:

7  +BS Emily’s Sailor, Knox  7-2  *3 *1 4

3  L+Anniversary Party, Smolin  3-1  *1 1 3

9  !Bring It All, Seekman  4-1  3 7 2

2  +Come On Jo-Jo, Hiteman  9-2  *2 1 7

4  L-Western Model, Oosting  6-1  4 9 3

1  +Beach’s Nick, Daniel  8-1  4 1 8

6  L-Rock N Jam, Krueger  12-1  7 8 4

8  !Mighty Rmpzzz, Roberts  15-1  4 2 7

5  !Triggerhappy Hero, L. Miller  15-1  9 7 8

BS EMILY’S SAILOR steps up but is likely to get the cover he lacked as a beaten favorite. ANNIVERSARY PARTY is in a good spot to win his third in a row in his 7th start in May. BRING IT ALL may pick-up cover this time, making him a possibility.

FIFTH: PACE, ICF 3-YEAR-OLD FILLIES, PURSE $7,500:

4  Aliyah Maria, Warren  3-1  1 2 5

2  Dallas Jones, Leonard  4-1  3 1 1

10  Auniqueaquistion, Oosting  7-2  *2 *2 2

9  Mystial Danica, Wilfong  6-1  4 4 3

6  +Ryleigh’s Lilly, De Long  8-1  3 2 3

3  State Street Liz, Smolin  10-1  6 5 8

1  L-Incredible Filly, Anderson  12-1  6 4 4

5  +Special Rose, Carpenter  12-1  1 4 7

8  Thank You Doc, De. Magee  20-1  7 5 6

7  +Romantic Legacy, Love  25-1  1 1 2

ALIYAH MARIA could be another well-timed move from returning to the winner’s circle. DALLAS JONES hurt by 9-hole. She can get an easier trip with the move inside and maybe her 7th season win. AUNIQUEAQUISITION got shuffled back last week. Post is the concern tonight.

SIXTH: PACE, STAKE ELIMS, ICF 3-YEAR-OLD MALES, 1ST 5 GAIN FINAL, PURSE $10,000:

8  Fox Valley Action, Warren  2-1  5 1 1

7  L-Darth Quaider, Oosting  5-2  4 6 3

1  L-Silver Devil, Leonard  5-1  7 3 8

5 +Monopoly Man, Hochstetler  6-1  3 3 2

4  +Colechester, De Long  8-1  *1 *1 3

6  +Tracy’s Hero, De. Magee  12-1  5 4 4

3  JP’s Mini Me, Hiteman  12-1  6 10 8

2  Fox Valley Malone, P. Curtin  12-1  2 2 5

FOX VALLEY ACTION had no shot from Maywood’s 8-hole. He may rush past in time here. DARTH QUAIDER is a major threat, especially if he can avoid another first over trip. SILVER DEVIL benefits from the move inside and could be coming on in a hurry in the lane.

SEVENTH: PACE, STAKE ELIMS, ICF 3-YEAR-OLD MALES, 1ST 5 GAIN FINAL, PURSE $10,000:

1a  L-Fox Valley Norman, De Long  5-2  *1 1 2

7  Mystical Walter, Smolin  3-1  *3 2 1

6  L-Sage Ruck, Anderson  4-1  2 1 2

4  +Crankin’ It Up, Wilfong  7-2  3 *1 1

2  Fancy Creek Elusiv, Patton  5-1  1 2 1

1  Greg And Flex, Leonard  4-1  *6 1 2

3  +Beachside Bungalow, Oosting  12-1  2 3 3

5  L+Kostas Wine, Warren  15-1  8 2 5

FOX VALLEY NORMAN looked good winning his 3-year-old bow at Maywood and he may go out and also hold this field off. MYSTICAL WALTER hurt by a early break. He may come off the pace tonight and make amends. SAGE RUCK closed in a hurry in his 3-year-old bow and will benefit from that start.

EIGHTH: PACE, COND, NW $9,500 LAST 5, ICF, PURSE $10,000:

5  L-Mystical Victress, Smolin  2-1  5 7 5

2  L-Lima Calliope, De Long  9-2  2 *1 5

1  L-Windsun Montecarlo, Wilfong  4-1  7 8 5

7  L!Upfront Miss Major, Leonard  6-1  6 3 2

6  L-China Gal, Hiteman  5-1  3 2 3

3  L+Becky B Skipalong, Oosting  6-1  2 *3 *1

8  L-Twilight Delight, Warren  15-1  5 3 1

4  L-Waiting And Hoping, De. Magee  20-1  9 7 *4

MYSTICAL VICTRESS could get well with the move out of New York Opens to this lower level at Balmoral. LIMA CALLIOPE comes off some big efforts and another may see her win this at fair odds. WINDSUN MONTECARLO could get a happier trip from this slot and should be considered.

NINTH: PACE, COND, NW $5,500 LAST 5, F & M, PURSE $7,500:

1  Pretty Place, Roberts  3-2  5 9 5

7  Financial Effort, Warren  7-2  4 2 7

2  L-Fox Valley Absolut, Smolin  9-2  3 5 3

4  Yankee Euro, Love  5-1  2 2 5

6  L-Willow Gram, De. Magee  80-1  6 6 *4

3  L-Phoebic Princess, Carpenter  8-1  10 6 3

1a  L-Bubbler, Oosting  3-2  9 8 5

5  L-Stardom Bound, Leonard  12-1  8 1 5

PRETTY PLACE a nice fit against these mares and can get the job done tonight. FINANCIAL EFFORT got going too late. Mare might pop in her second start with Warren. FOX VALLEY ABSOLUT will have to be caught tonight.

TENTH: PACE, COND, NW 3 OR 4 RACES, PURSE $6,200:

1  Jerrico, Oosting  2-1  4 *1 *1

1a  L-Extravagant Art, Leonard  2-1  6 3 *1

6  L!Innocent Victim, Wilfong  3-1  4 1 *1

5  L!Reckoning Day, Warren  7-2  8 1 2

7  L!Matt The Bruiser, Carpenter  5-1  2 2 4

3  L-LB’s Alamericanjoy, Krueger  8-1  7 1 1

4  Agood Time To Rock, Seekman  10-1  5 5 2

2  Bluebird Cheetah, De. Magee  25-1  6 8 2

8  Jackson Wyatt, Hiteman  20-1  10 8 7

JERRICO and EXTRAVAGANT ART is a solid entry. Both capable. The former should be-close while the latter is charging late. INNOCENT VICTIM won at this class two starts back at Balmoral and may again. RECKONING DAY needed his start in Indiana and looks well placed here.

ELEVENTH: PACE, COND, NW $5,500 LAST 5, PURSE $7,500:

7  L-Heath, Oosting  3-1  5 6 7

2  L-Major Male, Leonard  4-1  *4 5 6

10  Four Starzzz Z, Seekman  5-1  10 2 2

6  L+Real Or Magic, Moyer  6-1  *1 2 6

8  L+Life Is Good Today, Smolin  8-1  2 3 *3

3  L+Richess Nestor, De Long  10-1  1 3 7

9  L-One Last Chance, Warren  10-1  4 2 3

5  L+Majestic Royale, De. Magee  10-1  2 5 2

1  L-Drive ‘Em Cowboy, Wilfong  15-1  3 7 6

4  L-Arch Villain, Carpenter  15-1  8 2 8

HEATH did finish strong. He’ll have to avoid being too far behind again. MAJOR MALE could grab control tonight and he may not give it up. FOUR STARZZZ Z has back class and should pick-up the cover he didn’t have in his last start.

TWELFTH: PACE, COND, NW $2,500 LAST 5, $5,000:

1  L-Dabestleaderever, Leonard  3-1  6 10 10

3  L!Sports Fanatic, De. Magee  7-2  3 5 2

4  L!Allamerican Solo, Oosting  9-2  6 6 5

6  L-Cinnamon Spider, L. Miller  6-1  3 4 7

5  L!Zambrano, Curtin  8-1  7 1 4

8  L-Pansflying, Roberts  10-1  4 6 8

7  L!Fox Valley George, Smolin  12-1  3 8 3

9  L+Bestnotgetinmyway, Carpenter  15-1  *3 3 1

2  Got ‘Er Done, Anderson  15-1  2 10 4

10  L-Eagle A Scootin, Hiteman  25-1  8 6 5

DABESTLEADEREVER finally moves inside and he’s had some big miles at Balmoral in the past. SPORTS FANATIC finished nicely after a needed start and may have dropped into a winning situation tonight. ALLAMERICAN SOLO another dropper to consider with this better slot tonight.

THIRTEENTH: PACE, COND/CLMG $8,000, NW 6, PURSE $4,000:

5  L-Justlivinthedream, Oosting  7-5  *2 *1 3

2  L!Giant Sculpture, L. Miller  4-1  *7 *1 1

6  L-Sergeant Stryker, Wilfong  6-1  8 1 1

3  L-Somecam, Longo  6-1  3 2 8

8  L-Look Ma No Hands, De. Magee  8-1  4 6 2

7  L-Rightonray, Anderson  15-1  6 5 4

9  L-Ohyouateonetoo, Husted  15-1  9 5 9

10  L-Thatwhattheysay, Warren  15-1  5 4 7

4  L!Shipps Con, Roberts  25-1  4 8 4

1  Major Worries, Hiteman  30-1  9 9 6

JUSTLIVINTHEDREAM has been racing well and was claimed last week. Now bows for a winning driver-trainer tandem. GIANT SCULPTURE is back on the track where he’s been best. He’s the danger. SERGEANT STRYKER may come on for the back-end of this trifecta.

Mike’s Solid Play

Justlivinthedream (13th race)

Mike’s Price Shots

Kendall Marie (3rd race)

Sage Ruck (7th race)

Lima Calliope (8th race)