Handicapper Tips & Picks

#6 FOX VALLEY CARLIN is upgraded with a slight change in class and returning from the higher claiming event on 10/22 making a strong late close. #2 TOOKADIVEOFFDIPPER holds the edge coming back from the common race on 10/22. 

#3 FOX VALLEY EXPLOIT was over her head against the group on 10/14 and this is a more reasonable level for her abilities. #5 TELL THE DREAM comes back from the 10/22 common race with excess ground loss and overall competitive noting #4 ROCK IT OUT had the more favorable, setup type trip and #1 LORRAINE SMOKE was able to save ground.

#6 TALK ABOUT VALOR does not have to face On Higher Ground today and holds a call edge in this spot and has been competitive winning under similar conditions this season. 

Leaning on two of the three S. Searle trainees with #1 LOUSRAPTOR finding a more favorable spot and requiring class relief from the Night of Champions group; #5 LOULITA is preferred given the wide closing run over #2 LOUZOTIC returning from the recent common race. 

#4 TEETER TROTTER is upgraded from the group returning from the 10/20 common race and looks to have intent for this second start of the meet given the driver change. #7 ZENA LOU also finds a driver change in addition to the change in class where if she stays flat, stays competitive. 

#3 GET E UP was live and put up a top effort behind He’zzz A Wise Sky on Night of Champions (10/14) that projected some regression when he returned in the 10/22 common race and should cycle back to a top here. #5 FOX VALLEY GEMINI also could be in the right time and place for a top this season.

#4 LOVE TAP HANOVER appears live in this spot and with C. Stewart in the bike. #6 RJ ROCKS was dominant in the win earlier this month and should hold his form returning here. 

#5 ICE SPLITTER is deserving of a big look coming rival back off a BTL effort and against older in his local debut last week – a move forward, and more tactical speed can be projected. #9 LOU ADONIS also coming back from a BTL MOVE on 10/22 though finds along with #8 FOX VALLEY CORSO the step up here, whereas #2 MARIAH LOU and #6 AINT NO MOJO should benefit from the class drop. 

Sophomore #3 FOX VALEY CAYMAN earned a follow with a BTL effort parked widest throughout and moves up with today’s class change. #4 MARSHALL MALONE was compromised with the draw and suffered an extra wide trip two weeks ago at the level. Coming right back, #6 JULERICA finished in a blanket at the wire last week and BTL effort makes him a player right back under similar conditions.

#7 GRACEFUL HORIZON turned in an honest effort last week though was slightly overmatched and should appreciate the subtle change in class. Common rival #10 DANDY’S MMM is given no favors at the draw though did not have a chance with the trip last week and upgraded here and with the driver change. #11 JD’S QUEEN LORI also requires some racing luck to draw in and with the draw does she make the race, though given a flow upgrade coming back from the common race against some of today’s rivals last week, 10/22. 

#7 JERI SUE fits here and with leading driver, C. Stewart. #4 GENIE INA BOTTLE was stick on the outside last week and that played a roll in her trip and outcome where she comes back today with a better draw and can improve. #3 SILVERSHOE CHIXY gives up recency, though doing back to 10/7 she did not have an ideal trip and BTL making a WIDE move all things considered. 

#2 MARGOT'S BOY appeared to be "given" the 9/29 race as a PREP coming off another layoff. It is encouraging they return in 30-days given the recent layoff history and with some positive changes such as distance back to a route. A rider change is also in play and noting the front wraps were added last out and a removal could further intent. 

The visuals from #5 BARTON STRONG validate the speed figure from the debut, a number that fits with this field and on par with the lateral class change. The BTL effort all around is noted though both horse and rider (TACTIC-) should benefit from the initial experience. 

#3 V V'S DREAM has the edge on foundation and stakes experience with strong numbers and has herself as the one to beat. In terms of the lightly raced runners, many hold upside: #4 WEST SUNSET was dominant on debut; B+ OptixGRADE paired with a 87 OptixFIG while overcoming the outside post and X_WIDE trip that followed. #6 TWIRLING GOOD TIME also given a B+ OptixGRADE on debut and solid 91 OptixFIG, though visually there are some questions for today's route, two-turn distance.

#5 PARCHMENT PARTY might just have one start under his belt though the manner he handled himself on debut looked like a seasoned professional racehorse. He came out on the track making a positive PRERACE+ appearance, a trait for B. Mott runners. His in-running performance was just as eye-catching overcoming a rough/TROUBLE_S start (something of note as he can rate tactically, not a confirmed closer as the running line might suggests) showing some GRIT making a MOVE through a tight spot along the inside and continued to run on/GALLOP+ after the wire. He is already experienced over today's course and distance and has remained at CD since, keeping up his training and to prepare for this graded stakes race. 

2-TOOKADIVEOFFDIPPER-Led most of last

6-FOX VALLEY CARLIN-More competitive this level

5-BRANDON HANOVER-Finishes fast; gets close

4-ROCK IT OUT-Won 2 of 3 this level here

3-FOX VALLEY EXPLOIT-Always in the hunt

5-TELL THE DREAM-Won 2 local Opens in September

6-TALK ABOUT VALOR-Gets back on winning track

5-PERLUCKY-Fights top pick for the lead

4-ANNAS LUCKY STAR-Veteran mare always figures

5-LOULITA-Finds another gear late

7-NEVER MIND N-Capable of leading throughout

6-JUSTA HINTOF SPICE-Finishes with a rush

5-SHE PIRATE-Can wire them right back

3-STYLISH GRACE-Missed a start but impressively won prior

1-SNAP CRACKLE NTROT-Maybe fastest of these

6-PLAY ME ROCK-Can edge by late

5-FOX VALLEY GEMINI-Never far off pace

4-CLEARCHOICE DE VIE-Maybe best of the speed

3-YANKEE BOUNTY-Might be right pace set up

6-R J ROCKS-Fastest if he fires

4-LOVE TAP HANOVER-Needed last after months away

3-EL CHAMP’ONN-Could lead from flag fall to finish

6-AIN’T NO MOJO-Flies late; won this level early October

8-FOX VALLEY CORSO-Sleeper will finish fast

3-FOX VALLEY CAYMAN-Meets easier /post position relief

6-JULERICA-Been just missing

2-M I ROCKIN-Moves up but won 3 of 4 here

1-MY DADDYS REVENGE-Great form all year; can beat older

7-GRACEFUL HORIZON-Faced better since getting here

10-DANDY’S MNM -Tough post but certainly figures

6-LOOK KIMBO-Likely threatens late

3-SILVERSHOE CHIXY-Dropper likely holds the edge

7-JERI SUE-Indy shipper figures prominently

2-LUCKY DOTTIE-Possible speed threat