First Major Tango of the New Year

This weekend features a preview of who could be this year’s top pacer in the Presidential series. The $110,500 race is featured along with the $74,000 Complex and $73,000 Clyde Hirt finals. All three of these races shall be tough as the Burke Brigade sends eight horses out at the top of their game.

In the Complex, the four Burke entries will take a majority of the wagering. The race is filled with speed, which means we could see a Meadowlands Shuffle. Freddy Day Hanover is a horse that is known for taking advantage of front pace. He closes better and better every time and in this race, he should close hard at a price.

The Clyde Hirt stakes will have heavy wagering on Special T Rocks, as he looks to sweep the race. Rhombus and Upfront Ellijay Ed may have an advantage in here. With Special T Rocks’ racing style, Rhombus and Upfront Ellijay Ed should get cover from him and close, unless they are behind a wall of horses. If not, they will sprint side by side with Special T Rocks.

The Presidential presents a monster horse in the form of Golden Receiver, who thinks too fast isn’t fast enough. This horse provides his best effort every time. If he finally flattens out, I Wanna Go Fast will be the dominant horse. Seeing Golden Receiver’s last few starts, he is sure to burn out sometime and when the front end has not prevailed in most events at The Big M, I Wanna Go Fast can take advantage. He is a sharp closer and improves in every start. I’d expect this horse to be second or finally defeat Golden Receiver.