HarnessRaycer’s Picks July 27

We took a week off due to a week of action that did not look wager worthy and return tonight with bets at three different venues. Our last moneymaking attempt was on July 13, Meadowlands Pace day, where the only thing we got back was our $20 wager on Smilin Eli due to his scratch. Our losses that week made it the worst on record, but heading into week 5, we remain with a profit of $106.10. Good luck!

BANKROLL: $306.10

Saturday, July 27, 2013

The Meadows

Race 7 - $50,000 Delvin Miller Adios Consolation 3yop

(5) Martini Hanover – He raced very well in his elimination last week, being flushed first over and pressuring leader Sunfire Blue Chip to three-quarters, going in :27.2; Martini Hanover paced there in :27. Although he faltered drastically soon after the battle, he gets a dose of class relief that he desperately needs. He raced against the cream of the crop for most of the summer and now gets a shot for victory against second-string stakes horses.

Plays: $4 across the board on 5            Cost: $12

Race 12 - $450,000 Adios Final 3yop

(8) Word Power – He paced the elimination mile entirely off the pylons, getting cover from Martini Hanover as they passed the grandstand for the first time. Making their way around the final turn, he lost a slight bit of ground when Some Kinda Beach tried to squeeze his way to the outside. The Larry Remmen-trainee eventually regained his momentum, flying down the center of the track to get nosed at the wire by race leader Sunfire Blue Chip. Seeing as this is his first year on the track, he still has room for improvement, even with an outside post. The colt has gate-speed, which should get him into the mix and he has a ton of power, shown by his first-over miles in both the Hempt elimination and the final. He got a two-week break and should be fresh with a race under his belt.

Plays: $10 Win and Place on 8, $2 exacta box 2,3,8    Cost: $32

Meadowlands Racetrack 

Race 4 - $25,000 New Jersey Classic Prep 3yop

(6) Real Rocker – Ships back east off of a tremendous effort at Balmoral Park, sitting a pocket trip, then pulling second over to three quarters, kicking home in :27.2 to finish second in the Hanover Stakes. His last meeting with this group was in the New Jersey Sires Stakes, where he won a preliminary, but parked the mile in the final yet closed to finish sixth. He has shown improvement and will be up to the task to defeat foes that beat him.

Plays: $6 Win and Place on 6              Cost: $12

Race 7 - $50,000 U.S. Pacing Championship Elimination FFA Pace

(6) Hurrikane Kingcole – He seemed to return to his champion form in his last start, crushing free for all horses on “Pace” night in 1:47.3. His history with this group will only heighten his price, as he was sick for a few weeks and now has returned to blazing-fast form.

Plays: $15 Win on 6     Cost: $15

Race 9 - $22,500 Last Chance for the C-Notes Final (C-2 Classified Pacers)

(1) Cheyenne Reider – He has two starts against this group under his belt. In his first meeting with C-2 pacers, he left the gate slow, getting shuffled to last and closed to finish second. His second outing against this group came from post 10, leaving the gate quick for a spot, sitting a pocket trip while holding off Freddy Day Hanover, who was trying to clear the lead. Into this final, he draws the rail, which should allow him to save himself for the stretchdrive.

Plays: $10 Win on 1     Cost: $10

Yonkers Raceway

Race 4 - $27,500 Non-Winners of $18,000 Last 6 Pace

(1) Connery Blue Chip – The Art Major gelding has been competing against much better in his last four starts, as well as having no luck coming to the postposition draw. Looking five starts back, he raced against this group, coming out victorious. He went into that race dropping from the non-winners of $25,000 group. He draws nicely this week and is making the same move into this race that provided victory.

Plays: $6 Win on 1, $2 exacta 1/2,3,7             Cost: $12

Total Bet: $93
BANKROLL: $213.10