Handicapper Tips & Picks

#7 OSBOURNE makes his second start off the layoff with fitness on his side as well as the STRETCH in distance. Most of his recent campaigning has been pointed to Oaklawn though has a strong record at CD and the extended sprint distance in play here. 

#9 GAMBLERS TAIL takes the drop looking for a win and cutback in distance. His numbers as a sophomore have lacked progression though consistent enough to compete here and valid in the ML favorite role.

#8 MIDNIGHT STORMY gives up recency returning from the layoff though is right back under similar conditions picking up where they left off from the BTL back in June. #4 QUARRYMEN also logical earning a B OptixGRADE under similar conditions last out (front wraps removed that day) though form not as "buried" and longer odds projected than on 10/13. 

#2 CLOUDY ROSE held their own in the first two starts on the main track against MSW and returns to the surface and distance here. From the visuals on 10/26 an EQUIP change picking up blinkers was projected and finds that change here as well as J. Hernandez showing further positive intent.

#10 GRAZEN GATOR recorded a B/BTL effort on debut, the lone sprint race and returns to the one turn distance here though will make the transition to the main track for the first time. They will also take the drop in class and the move logical following the pair of C+ efforts in the two recent starts, not quite on the level of competition. 

Pace should make the race in the finale with higher 91 SpeedRate paired with the Fire Contention. This scenario should benefit runners from off the pace and from the 9/13 common race with #5 SUPER ENTICING and #9 KETONIA wheeling right back in two weeks and fit all around in this spot. 

#10 I'M A BOURBON GIRL can be upgraded and playable at the right number in this spot. They find some class relief and a slight freshening looking to regain top form, form that was present back in September those efforts fit on par. 

9-APRILS BIG GUY-Figure he’ll be tougher vs. easier company

3-ASHLEE’S LIL ANGEL-Same connections as top choice w/top driver

4-ERNIE THE MOOSS-Best gets him close

3-DREAM-Found a softer field

4-REVENGE ROSIE-Presses pace; can take over late

1-SOMESTARSANDI-Might try to wire them

4-SMART SCHOONER-Tough but trouble prone

5-JEWELS FOR CHAMP-Broke as favorite in Dygert

6-TRU CASH-Dygert champ; tough right back

1-FOX VALLEY STARLET-Seemingly holds a big advantage

2-ILLINI TREACHEROUS-Maybe only one to present a challenge

4-HOLEINTHEBOTTLE-Still a maiden but faster than most

7-JIMMY D SHARK-Stalks then pounces

5-FOX VALLEY BOXER-Might never relinquish the lead

9-MONDAYMORNINGMERLE-Good form but tough post

3-LOUS LANCELOT-Wears them down late

4-NEVER MIND-Meets better but won last three

5-MARVELOUS MYSTERY-Sharp in both local starts

4-KAYS IN CHARGE-They’ll have to catch him

8-SUNBURNT SILVERADO-Kadaba favorite broke early

1-LOUS AVALON-Right there every time

7-ROLLIN COAL-Moved too soon in last

4-FOX VALLEY LEAH-Been sharp in the Maurello series

1-DIVINE ART-Can improve in 2^nd local trip

2-TOWN GOSSIP-Figures off the class drop

4-STREET BOY-Needed last; Seeks to lead throughout

1-FOX VALLEY OZZY-Awakens in somewhat easier company

8-VERTICAL SPEED-Indy shipper in great form

3-DEPUTY DAWG-He’s always good at this level

9-KEY INGREDIANT-Surprised easier in last; figures