Craig’s Picks for 2-7-09



TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2020—FIRST POST 12:55 P.M.Best Bets: MIDNIGHT GAMES (4th)-- I’M THE TALENT (6th)Race 1centercenterARMAMENT – Faced vastly tougher company this season and claimed five consecutive times in past.centercenterDIAMOND SETTER – Close up in blanket finish at Delaware and overmatched last local attempt.centercentereMIAMI TIGER – Re-claimed by Diaz barn where he achieved success in past; sat out “jail” for this.centercenterGRASSHOPPER – Veteran far behind since return but takes significant drop and can’t dismiss yet.Race 2centercenterSON OF DARKNESS – Speedy gelding weakened for higher tag last week in race taken by deep stretch-runner.centercenterBRAZEN – Front-runner claimed last month for $16,000 at Saratoga; shorter yardage makes dangerous.centercenterDOUGIE – Used up chasing rival which won by wide margin again next time; faces severe early pressure.centercenterMIRROR MIRROR – Edged maidens despite slow start and lugging in through stretch; tested with these.Race 3centercenterSTORMBEAM – Victim of early trouble behind streaking winner; ample pace targets and extra furlong aid.centercenterLOVE ON FIRE – Exits series of strong showings against similar; most effective when reaches front early.centercenterSEEKING SHAMROCKS – Game mare twice crushed lesser since return; seeks 13th career victory.centercenterGOSSIP ISLE – Battled to final yards in solid field after two prior scores; appears in peak form.Race 4centercenterMIDNIGHT GAMES – Remote fourth in quicker field after very wide trip; regains confidence this spot.centercenterPEGASUS RED – Gained behind decisive winner after roughed early; 10-year-old makes 103rd start.centercenterSHAFT OF LIGHT – Lightly raced but 11-for-34 lifetime and taking plunge; leading rider up in Sanchez.centercenterFOREST RIVER – Advanced in seemingly softer version of this spot; faced better in past as possibility.Race 5centercenterOUR PHILLY SPECIAL – Battled speedy repeat winner when easily second best at Laurel; ships for Pa.-bred bonus.centercenterDIG CHARLIE DIG – Encouraging form at Delaware and returns to sprint; often forms bottom of exacta.centercenterACED – Chased winner from Gonzalez barn as 4-5 chalk this spot; romped in previous outing.centercenterIRISH MEADOW – Explosive kick following claim and runner-up won next impressively last week.Race 6centercenterI’M THE TALENT – Speedy filly racing into shape again with chance to shake loose in excellent field.centercenterCOLLEGEVILLE GIRL – Just one length behind in state-bred stake at Saratoga; overran quick group locally.centercenterDOCTORSOFMISCHIEF – Failed to give true measure at Laurel after determined off pace score here.centercenterCORN OFF THE COB – Boasts terrific record locally and always gives her best; failed as Delaware favorite.Race 7centercenterTHEODOSIA – Used up in classy field after early trouble and sharp since hiatus; fires either surface.centercenterTAKE CHARGE TINA – Shipper cost twice this amount in July; handles various footing as major threat.centercenterCODRINGTON – Drops from allowance ranks at Monmouth and earlier success at Gulfstream.centercenterJANELLE DREAMS – Stretch-runner good on occasion but no match for top pick earlier on main track.Race 8centercenterSEPTIMUS SEVERUS – Strange trip on turf when losing position on turn then surging late; romped twice on dirt.centercenterBRILLIANT CHASE – Improving colt gave determined try vs. odds-on winner after pair of decisive scores.centercenterPUTTHEGLASSDOWN – Lightly raced but ample ability with plenty of success against “open” company.centercenterGRAVEL ROAD – Offers speed inside and possibility if disregard last; back home where he trains.Race 9centercenterQUALITY CHOICE – Third behind talented duo last week and formidable on any surface for hot Ness barn.centercenterAFTERBURNER – Crushed full field here in July and faced quality opposition on road trip; serious contender.centercenterRISQUE REBEL – Eliminated by stumbling start in last; nearly led throughout as longshot in prior try.centercenterIN EQUALITY – Sidelined since January but ample success in Abrams barn; merits attention if ready.Race 10centercenterBOAT OVER THE HILL – Drops notch for Dominguez stable and earlier good efforts in Maryland.centercenterLOAN ME YOUR EAR – Competing better than odds predict and stretching out again as threat.centercenterKINGSVILLE – Frequently close at different venues with case of seconditis; chased local repeat winner.centercenterSILVERZAR – Wired single-winners with easy lead and takes logical next step with Laprida aboard. ................
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