Meadowlands Analysis
Today’s analysis.
1. 1m; $14,000; cl($5,000); 3up
BALLTWONOSTRIKES switches to journeyman after chasing the pace and tiring when dropped to this level. BUDDHA POWER returns to route after closing to finish third by a neck. CONTENDERE closed to finish fourth while going shorter when dropped to this level.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keep Diggin(L),112 | J Davis | 4-6-7 | Foglia | 8-1 |
| 2 | Naughty and Bold(L),118 | V Santiago | 6-5-4 | Pierce | 4-1 |
| 3 | Buddha Power(L),119 | P Lopez | 3-5-8 | Costa | 4-1 |
| 4 | Mr. D.(L),119 | L Rivera | 8-12-5 | Zoppi | 20-1 |
| 5 | Caramel Crush(L),114 | A Serpa | 1-8-4 | Spina | 6-1 |
| 6 | Contendere(L),119 | C Marquez | 4-5-7 | Tammaro | 2-1 |
| 7 | Balltwonostrikes(L),119 | F Ortiz | 6-5-9 | Manning | 5-2 |
2. 1m; $14,000; cl($5,000); 3up
PALACE BOXER gets a positive jockey switch after setting the pace and tiring to fourth in first start since breaking maiden. BLAZENBARE closed to finish third in the slop while going shorter. SALMON RUN drew the rail after closing to finish third.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salmon Run(L),119 | P Fragoso | 3-5-9 | Shaw | 3-1 |
| 2 | Palace Boxer,119 | D Centeno | 4-1-12 | Lerman | 4-1 |
| 3 | Kaz Gold(L),119 | F Maysonett | 4-8-4 | Kazamias | 6-1 |
| 4 | Sparks Can Fly(L),119 | J Blake-Baeza | 9-7-6 | Hamer | 20-1 |
| 5 | Blazenbare(L),108 | R Moya | 3-1-7 | Levine | 5-2 |
| 6 | Up Mayo(L),111 | A Peralta | 11-4-2 | Ryan | 8-1 |
| 7 | Iceberg Eddie(L),119 | L Rivera | 10-4-5 | Zoppi | 20-1 |
| 8 | Mikes Bet(L),118 | P Morales | 5-5-3 | Kopaj | 7-2 |
3. 1m&70y; $21,000; mdn cl($32,000); 2YO
PONZI SCHEME drops in class and switches to Bravo after tiring to third in route debut. PERKY AL ran evenly this level while going shorter when adding Lasix. JERSEY BROTHER adds Lasix and drops in class after tiring in career debut.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broken Crown(L),120 | J Lezcano | 9-x-x | Matz | 7-2 |
| 2 | Perky Al(L),120 | P Lopez | 5-3-x | Plesa | 5-2 |
| 3 | Jersey Brother,120 | S Uske | 10-x-x | Tammaro | 20-1 |
| 4 | All Eyes On Me(L),120 | F Maysonett | 9-8-6 | Vuyosevich | 6-1 |
| 5 | Magical Dreamer,120 | V Santiago | x-x-x | Woodington | 10-1 |
| 6 | Ponzi Scheme(L),120 | J Bravo | 3-4-4 | Ryan | 1-1 |
4. 1 1/16m(T); $18,000; mdn cl($32,000); 3up
SECRET ENVOY drops in class after showing some closing ability when making first start off the claim. FAIR CATCH returns to route after chasing the pace and tiring on yielding turf. CZAR ALEX closed to finish second at this distance in most recent.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Call Me Perfect(L),121 | L Rivera | 3-8-6 | Zoppi | 8-1 |
| 1 | a-Pentecost,121 | J Lezcano | x-x-x | Matz | 6-1 |
| 3 | Just Call Me Kris(L),121 | E Castro | 4-8-x | Hartmann | 6-1 |
| 4 | Fionnaur(L),114 | A Serpa | 9-6-8 | Cooper | 12-1 |
| 5 | Three Piece Band(L),121 | J Bravo | 7-5-2 | Allard | 5-2 |
| 6 | Czar Alex(L),112 | J Davis | 2-4-7 | Thompson | 8-1 |
| 7 | Hav’n a Fog Attack(L),123 | C Marquez | 5-8-6 | Foglia | 10-1 |
| 8 | Secret Envoy(L),121 | E Trujillo | 8-2-2 | DiMauro | 4-1 |
| 9 | Fair Catch(L),121 | D Centeno | 9-5-4 | Hennig | 8-1 |
| 10 | Johnnyjimmychoo(L),121 | J Blake-Baeza | 6-9-7 | Robbins | 20-1 |
| 11 | Perfect Boom(L),121 | C DeCarlo | 2-9-9 | Tagg | 5-1 |
| 12 | Amigo Mio(L),121 | C Lopez | 6-4-5 | Taylor | 20-1 |
| 13 | Agaricus(L),120 | D Centeno | 5-3-3 | Thompson | 15-1 |
| 14 | Ten Goaler(L),121 | J Bravo | 2-7-5 | Sacco | 5-1 |
| 1A | a-Destiny Maker(L),121 | J Lezcano | 7-7-9 | Matz | 6-1 |
5. 5 1/2f; $22,000; mdn cl($35,000); 2YO; (f)
SLEEK RUNNER chased the pace and finished a well beaten second as the favorite last out. VAPORIZE faces maiden claimers for the first time after tiring in most recent. SADDLEUPSISTA races with Lasix and shows steady works for career debut.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saddleupsista,120 | C Lopez | x-x-x | Pompay | 5-1 |
| 2 | Emmz(L),120 | E Trujillo | 9-x-x | Pletcher | 2-1 |
| 3 | Vaporize(L),120 | E Castro | 7-3-2 | Contessa | 5-2 |
| 4 | Sleek Runner(L),120 | J Lezcano | 2-4-2 | Ryan | 7-2 |
| 5 | Seabrook Patties,113 | A Serpa | x-x-x | Hills | 12-1 |
| 6 | Landing My Way(L),120 | P Lopez | 3-4-x | Plesa | 3-1 |
6. 1m&70y(T); $36,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up; (f&m)
STORMY DIXIE drew the rail after a troubled trip fourth while going longer last out. TOOCLEVERFORWORDS chased the pace and tired while going longer at Saratoga. DISTANT STORM has finished third while being a beaten favorite in last three starts.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stormy Dixie(L),119 | C Hill | 4-2-3 | Goldberg | 3-1 |
| 2 | Distant Storm(L),119 | J Bravo | 3-3-3 | Clement | 4-1 |
| 3 | Hillendale Road,119 | F Maysonett | 10-5-3 | Magee | 20-1 |
| 4 | Alpha Spirit(L),119 | J Lezcano | 4-x-x | Matz | 5-1 |
| 5 | Thirteenth Storm(L),119 | D Centeno | 7-x-x | Seewald | 8-1 |
| 6 | Churchill’s Palace,119 | L Rivera | x-x-x | McBride | 15-1 |
| 7 | Toocleverforwords(L),119 | E Castro | 8-4-5 | McGaughey III | 7-2 |
| 8 | Blazin Betty(L),122 | J Blake-Baeza | 2-4-6 | White | 15-1 |
| 9 | Onota(L),119 | C DeCarlo | 5-6-8 | Hennig | 10-1 |
| 10 | Comfy Cozie(L),119 | C Marquez | 3-x-x | Sacco | 8-1 |
| 11 | Exotic Tap(L),119 | D Centeno | 7-2-9 | Lerman | 8-1 |
| 12 | Geraldee(L),115 | J Davis | 5-7-4 | Thompson | 20-1 |
| 13 | Attar of Rose(L),122 | J Lezcano | 3-3-2 | Matz | 5-1 |
7. 1 1/16m; $41,000; alw; 3up
STEALTH MISSILE stretches out after closing to finish second while coming off a brief freshening. SURE START won starter allowance in the slop while going shorter at Philadelphia. HIGH ON CANDY steps up in class while seeking third consecutive victory.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strikewhileitshot(L),117 | J Lezcano | 1-2-5 | Matz | 7-2 |
| 2 | Stealth Missile(L),119 | J Castellano | 2-7-2 | Levine | 3-1 |
| 3 | Stars Night Out(L),123 | J Bravo | 1-1-9 | Dowling | 9-2 |
| 4 | Needtogetpaid(L),117 | P Lopez | 6-3-8 | Lee | 8-1 |
| 5 | Flagged(L),119 | C Hill | 1-5-x | Goldberg | 5-1 |
| 6 | Indian Reservation(L),117 | E Trujillo | 2-6-1 | Sacco | 8-1 |
| 7 | Themanmythnlegend(L),119 | S Uske | 7-5-8 | Kromann | 15-1 |
| 8 | High On Candy(L),117 | D Centeno | 1-1-5 | Cibelli | 6-1 |
| 9 | Sure Start(L),119 | A Mariano | 1-4-2 | RPreciado | 12-1 |
8. 6f; $23,500; cl($7,500); 3up
TRUEAMERICANSPIRIT drops in class after chasing the pace and tiring at this distance. EVENING PALS ran evenly in the slop at this distance last out. CHARLEY’S DIAMOND won both starts since dropping to face state-breds.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hobbitontherocks(L),119 | P Morales | 7-7-9 | Serey | 8-1 |
| 2 | Exciting Times(L),119 | E Vaz | 5-2-5 | Lake | 10-1 |
| 3 | Danzig’s Jade(L),119 | V Santiago | 4-2-5 | Carlesimo | 10-1 |
| 4 | Hi It’s Me(L),119 | F Ortiz | 1-7-7 | Serey | 5-1 |
| 5 | Trueamericanspirit(L),119 | E Castro | 5-4-6 | Hills | 3-1 |
| 6 | Straitfromtheheart(L),119 | C Lopez | 2-3-3 | Jeannont | 6-1 |
| 7 | Charley’s Diamond(L),119 | C Marquez | 1-1-6 | Demasi | 4-1 |
| 8 | Evening Pals(L),112 | A Peralta | 6-5-4 | Serey | 8-1 |
| 9 | Sam’s Castle(L),112 | A Serpa | 6-9-1 | Costa | 15-1 |
| 10 | Watta Warlock(L),117 | F Maysonett | 6-10-8 | Bielak | 20-1 |
| 11 | Squire Darlin(L),117 | T Turner | 4-6-1 | Einhorn | 20-1 |
