Craig’s Picks for 2-7-09



WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020—FIRST POST 11:55 A.M.Best Bets: DREAM’N DEMON (2nd)-- BIRD KING (9th)Race 1centercenterPRINTER – Veteran exploded past rivals when changing barns again; retains Sanchez seeking 16th victory.centercenterNEIGHBORHOOD BULLY – New Yorker dull lately but plunges and won twice when shipping in summer.centercentereKRISTI’S COPILOT – Humbled by smashing winner in latest; drops and success when often claimed in Jersey.centercenterDRUMMER DON – Slow fuse but sufficient ability in first try for Pino stable; needs aid of pace set-up.Race 2centercenterDREAM’N DEMON– Game try against odds-on shipper from Churchill; romped previously but lost on foul.centercenterJAMA DILLON – Switches from turf route to dirt sprint; re-claimed earlier for $25,000 by owner-breeder.centercenterFRAY – Closer than anticipated in last and making key third start after layoff; upset possibility. centercenterINSPIRED OPTIONS – Prone to excuses but competed well at this yardage vs. repeat winner previously.Race 3centercenterTRAFFIC TROUBLE – Closed gap this spot when easily second best; edge despite numerous losses at short odds.centercenterDRUMMOND – Soundly beaten by top choice when taking steep drop; obviously capable of better.centercenterMAMAIGOTTHIS – Rallied behind decisive winner and boasts double-digit score with Delaware maidens.centercenterCURLIN’S KNIGHT – Stumbled at start in race taken by entrymate; less than length behind previous two starts.Race 4centercenterJUPI’S LIGHTNING – Used up chasing runaway winner in Florida finale; switches to hot Flores-Coba barn.centercenterNO FLY ZONE – Finished well in local bow but bothered rivals in stretch; racing into peak form.centercenterJUMP SHOT – Competed much better than odds predicted last pair; extra distance appears a plus.centercenterRISING STORM – Improved despite fouled in stretch with similar; chance with further progress.Race 5centercenterCELTIC VOW – Exits pair of determined efforts and might control pace in seemingly weaker version.centercenterNANCY B – Came up empty late in longer sprint and prior setback in route; must put it all together.centercenterWILLTHISSHIPSAIL – Nice try last week as supposed weak half of coupling; Whylie barn has them firing.centercenterICE CREAM PARTY – Only two lengths behind top choice in last; moving inside likely helps.Race 6centercenterHEROIC OFFICER – Led throughout in impressive score against lesser when claimed; tested with this group.centercenterMIGHTY ELECTRICA– Surprised heavy favorite in “open” company in best yet; up in tag but possibly down in class.centercenterKIT KAT KATIE – Hard used setting pace when overmatched at Laurel; aggressive drop for top stable.centercenterTWIRLING LIZ – Weakened as huge favorite when claimed from this spot; shorter break between starts.Race 7centercenterCAPE MAY FERRY – Rapid gelding makes third outing since layoff and shorter yardage to his advantage.centercenterCHIEF EXCHANGER – Won two of final three races at Delaware and defeat against very solid opponent.centercenterMACH TRIAL – Likely holds ability edge but absent since July; dangerous if ready this spot.centercenterEARLY ENTRY – Last couple discouraging but stakes-placed earlier in year; hard to love or dismiss.Race 8centercenterDANCE FOR ORO – Edged at Penn National and drops again; faced tougher locally in past.centercenterFLATEXCEL – Probable pacesetter exiting long series of sprints; often forms bottom of exacta.centercenterEASTPORT – Close this spot last pair and serious contender for high percentage barn.centercenterMASS APPEAL – Nice effort in sprint when claimed; tricky post but merits attention.Race 9centercenterBIRD KING – Overmatched at Keeneland but strong efforts in this area earlier including July victory.centercenterSEMI EXCITED – Broke very slowly from rail in chute but finished strongly behind odds-on winner.centercenterFOREST FIRE – Prominent throughout this level last pair and series of game scores last season.centercenterFLAT OUT BEAUTIFUL – Versatile and loves to win, having beaten similar in past; always a threat.Race 10centercenterFACTOR THIS IN – Pressed talented winner throughout this spot and giving his best every outing.centercenterCREDIT CYCLE – Gained late in solid field despite very slow start for new management; competitive race.centercenterSOUPER FLY OVER – Strong form at Fort Erie and runner-up here in past; worked “bullet” over track.centercenterEMPEROR JOHN – Powerful stretch-runner finished behind top pick but extra sixteenth mile might help. ................
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