Handicapper Tips & Picks

#5 WILAMAR SPARK lost their race at the start and showed interest late despite the line and finishing position. C. Stewart was in the bike last week and sticks with #7 AINT NO MOJO after their dominant effort last week and the big test will be the repeat, as that is required to win. 

Going back to 10/29 #8 LOUZOTIC was in against a higher class and going back to some efforts earlier this season, those races stack up on par. 

#5 WESTERN ERA looks placed for the win on this circuit and class change. His current form has been consistent with numbers and times that make him the one to beat in this race. 

#4 MARSHALL MALONE held his own at this level last week and that could be the edge coming back today.

Going back to last Sunday, #2 HELLO SWEETIE BOY was dominant on the front end, though the type of effort that could see regression off of. #3 ROCKIN PULSE has been able to hold their form this season and was favored in that common race. 

Both #5 WILD ROSA and #6 BOMBAY PARKWAY come back from strong efforts in the 11/6 common race, a race against some tougher rivals than they will face here. 

#1 VINNY LOU is overdue for the win and returns today at a level where he can do just that and draws inside with regular driver, C. Stewart again. #2 LYONS COPPERTOP might have required the start and local experience to move forward here. Sophomore #5 FOX VALLEY STEELER finds a subtle change  in class and should hold his own in this group. 

#3 LULING CITY was in tougher during this meet earlier this season and has held her form since, form that should transfer here. A group return from the common race last week and while the draw could be tough #8 BAMA LOU with a BTL effort on 11/5 is also tough to dismiss coming back this week. 

#8 PONDA ADVENTURE looks like a legit favorite coming into this race for top connections. He has some versatility in terms of working a trip and that could be key with many in here that have had recent success on or near the lead. #7 ANNA'S LUCKY STAR was successful on the lead back on 10/8 though showed versatility with a BTL off-the-pace last week behind lone winner, Perlucky. 

C. Stewart taking over on #7 RUMBLEINTHEVALLEY looks live and going back to the races here earlier this season and at the level was competitive and near wins on two occasions.

#1 ZENA LOU turned in a "winning" type effort last week, however had to settle for place behind a Aint No Mojo recording a new top. #10 ITS SWAN TIME was dominant on 10/29 though not always the most consistent and value could lack in this group and with the draw. 

#9 DANDY'S SHOWTIME made a strong close against a slightly higher group and that form should continue to hold here. Stablemate #10 FILLISTER PHOTO had some subtle trips back in October (including common race with DANDY'S SHOWTIME) and has shown progression with  each race. #4 JD'S QUEEN LORI has been holding her form this season and improving with the local starts. 

7-AINT NO MOJO-Beat easier; meets many in poor form

5-WILAMAR SPARK-Poor form but drop should help

8-LOUZOTIC-Also drops; might come alive

5-WESTERN ERA-Indy shipper looks like the class

1-CLEARCHOICE DE VIE-Rail speed meets a bit easier

2-RJ ROCKS-Presses the pace; might edge by

2-HELLO SWEETIE BOY-Surprised from the 9, leading all the way

6-M I ROCKIN-Finished out of money only once this year

3-ROCKIN PULSE-Lost to top pick at odds-on

1-MY DADDY’S REVENGE-Been red hot all year

5-WILD ROSA-Been barely beaten in local starts

6-BOMBAY PARKWAY-Cab come from far back

2-LYONS COPPERTOP-Improves with drop and local trip

7-YANKEE BOUNTY-Flies late is he fires

6-MAJOR HARLEY-Broken hopple maybe a factor in last

3-LULING CITY-Wins a lot; maybe scores this level

5-MARIAH LOU-Had decent races versus better

8-BAMA LOU-Chance if he doesn’t break

8-PONDA ADVENTURE-Class should tell

7-ANNAS LUCKY STAR-Tough mare is always a factor

3-JACK VERNON-Might be strong on the lead

6-SPECIAL MISSION-Might be ready off the layoff

10-IT’S SWAN TIME-Easy winner this level last time out

7-RUMBLEINTHEVALLEY-Raced well here earlier in the meet

4-JD’S QUEEN LORI-Meets a much easier group

9-DANDY’S SHOWTIME-Maybe finishes fastest of all

8-RONA MAE-Just won this level as favorite