1

Broadway Fame

Has had some severe stamina issues in his last several, would take a complete turnaround here. 

2

JB’s Cutie

Got caught up in a big mile here last Sunday, but has been ultra consistent here all season for one of our top barns.  Anything close to her best effort makes her the one to beat.  Nisonger opted here over #6.    

3

Mor Storms Coming

No chance after getting rimmed every step of the mile last time, and he should be able to sit early and pounce late here in the small field.  Needs more late though. 

4

Presidential Sam

Back in for a claiming tag after getting caught up in a couple of big miles recently against conditioned company.  Appears to be the main threat to #2. 

5

Bobo Mcgee

Parked every step behind #3 last time, and still nearly dug in for the win in his local debut.  Barn has had a great meet here, and I would expect Bobo to be very close again with any smoother journey. 

6

Jenny the Genie

Lands in what appears to be an easier crew after finishing last in a small field last time in her local debut.  Still needs to pick it up a bit.  Nisonger opted off for #2 instead.    

1

Lightning Reno

Hasn’t had much to offer since arriving locally, but I will point out that this is likely the easiest crew that he has faced thus far.  Still going to have to pick it up quite a bit though. 

2

Sexy Smile

Drops down to a level where she should have a BIG smile on her face for the win picture.  It’s now or never for this mare! 

3

Shesgotwht everitis

Another that is taking on the easiest crew she has faced here thus far, and anything close to her best effort should put her right in the mix against these. 

4

Realiscape

10yo has gone missing for a few weeks since finishing a distant 2^nd to a runaway winner.  Might find himself in a similar spot here, as it appears #2 will be a heavy fav.   

5

Singlemalt whiskey

No stamina recently, hard to see things changing in here.  Pass. 

6

Scootnick Bodeen

Added lasix for the AM effort, and ended up finishing a distant 2^nd behind a nice horse.  Hopefully that will help pick him up a bit.  We’ll see. 

7

Ridiculous Nicholas

Appears to pack plenty of early speed, but stamina appears to be quite an issue.  Not sure things are going to get any better here on the mile strip. 

1

Side Pocket Harry

Hadn’t missed the board on the IL fair circuit prior to getting caught up in the big mile last time at Balmoral.  Appears to be a much easier crew here, and should sit close from the pole. 

2

Request to Win

Parlayed a perfect trip into a 2^nd place finish last time behind the heavy fav, and that was certainly a step in the right direction.  A fairly WIDE open crew here.  Your call. 

3

Margarita Monday

A decent try last time to be 3^rd, and no question this is a much softer spot tonight.  Any similar effort should put her squarely in the mix.  I’m on board. 

4

Real Impressive

Winless in 23 LT starts, but she has proven that she can hold her own at this level locally.  Appears wide open, and she is one of many with a shot at the minor awards. 

5

Barbra Carol Lynn

Had been racing fairly well in Indy, but appears to have put in a couple of dull efforts since removing lasix last month.  Not an overly tough group here, but I’ll watch her go around once first. 

6

Watchatalkin about

Doesn’t appear to pack the speed to hang with these.  Pass. 

7

Ballistic Tip

Lone 2yo was a disappointing 3^rd as a heavy fav in his first local try, but I suppose we can excuse that as the track was a mess.  Prior efforts in Chi-town were all solid.  Maybe. 

1

Touch of Grace

An even debut for new barn in Columbus, and now lands on the pole in what appears to be a wide open crew for the minor awards.   Still would need her absolute very best. 

2

Felipe Makaay

Has held his own locally against some solid groups thus far, and appears to be one of many with a shot at the minor awards.  I may look for value underneath elsewhere. 

3

Just Plain Jesse

Don’t be too hard on him after that last start, he finished behind a couple of nice young trotters and the track was an absolute mess.  He makes his 2^nd start for live barn and could fly under the radar at a big price.  Maybe. 

4

Quarantine

 Strolled to an easy victory last time as the heavy fav, and looks to have landed in a comfortable spot once again.  Lots to like. 

5

Rock With It

Trotted evenly on the end of it last time to finish 3^rd behind #4.  Plenty of options from mid-pack post.  No question he fits with these. 

6

Tometta Byrd

Arrives locally after a couple of dominant performances on the IL fair scene, but she has hooked a solid group for her local debut.  I’ll watch one first. 

7

Patty Says So

Patty was offstride early last time, but she has held her own here all season against far tougher company than she faces tonight.  Should be charging late once again.   

8

Jimmy Conway

Came from FAR back last time to mow down the front runner for the victory.  Steps up to take on a much tougher group here, but should be flying late once again. 

9

Sister Gola

Has been in over her head recently against the best of the best, and should find this level much more to her liking.  Might be in line for a wakeup call, but still going to need her very best. 

10

Sand Allistar

Coming off a scratched sick line and lands on the outside of solid crew.  Not a great recipe for success. 

1

GD Rosanne

Yet to hit the board in 15 LT starts, and hard to see things changing here.  Wilson opted to #6 instead.    

2

Looksgood onu

Lone 2yo in the field has yet to offer much late kick, and I’ll wait until we see some improvement.  Loney opted to #4 instead.    

3

B Good Lexi

Hasn’t had much luck at this level, and would have to pick things up quite a bit still. 

4

Billtown Road

Looked to have the heavy fav collared last time, before she fought back in deep stretch to fend him off.  Lightly raced 5yo appears to be heading in the right direction though, should be close once again.  CL opted here over #2

5

Sadies Scooter

Finished up a nice 2^nd in her only local start 3 starts back, and has been holding her own against what appears to be tougher company in IN & OH.  Appears to have landed in a very comfortable spot here.  Must respect. 

6

Dollar and a Dream

Appears overmatched against these.  Pass.  Wilson opted here over #1.    

7

Show Me Some Skin

Got pinned in behind #1 for a bit last time, and was able to shake loose late to pick up 4^th.  Faces a similar crew here, needs her very best.  Nisonger opted to #8 instead.   

8

Doc’s Coco

Ended up 5^th in a solid group last time, and lands back in what should be a better spot tonight.  Packs plenty of early speed if Nisonger elects to use it.  Nisonger opted here over #7.   

9

Pacific Dancer

Lightly raced 6yo appears to have taken an interesting route to this point, and may cure those breaking problems with the move to the big track.  We saw the 3^rd place finisher in his win 2 starts back race VERY well here a couple of weeks back.  Live longhot?  I think so. 

1

Through My Eyes

IL bred filly has put together a solid campaign this year, hitting the board in 9 of 15.  Taking on a solid group of older rivals here though, I may take a shot to beat her with a short price looming. 

2

Smoke Rings

Went an absolutely unbelievable mile last time, wearing down #7 late to score the victory at 20-1 after being parked every step.  Likely to offer value once again.  I can make a case. 

3

Jena Mac Love

Circled the field after sitting last turning for home to win last time on the off track, but this is a much tougher group she faces here.  Needs even more. 

4

Sax Solo

Couldn’t get by #2 after a picture perfect journey last time, and I’m not sure he is ever going to win another race if he couldn’t win off that trip.  No thanks. 

5

Diannas May Day

Tried to go down the road last time and it nearly worked before getting gunned down in the final few strides.  Steps up to take on a far better group here, and not sure I’m ready to hop back on board against these. 

6

Ashley Force

Sharp front end score last time, as she darted to the lead through quick fractions and never looked back en route to a blowout win.  No question a tougher group tonight, but anything similar makes her a force once again. 

7

Springhouse Rebel

Made an aggressive move to the lead down the backside last time, and tired a bit down the lane to finish 3^rd as the fav.  Not sure if he does his best work on the lead, may revert back to an off the pace rally here. 

8

Radical Cam

Couldn’t keep up with the runaway winner last time in only his 3^rd start back from a 2 year layoff.  Should continue to improve with each try, but still not sure he is ready to go with these just yet. 

9

Unreal Appeal

No shot after sitting last in solid group last time, but will likely be coming from far back again in here.  She has proven she can go with these if things worked out well, but I’ll wait for a better spot. 

10

Paddy Malone

Another that can go with these on his best day for certain, but has his work cut out from post 10 with a ton of early speed inside of him.  How does he get worked into the race? 

1

Cupcake

Made a break after being used very hard early last time in $50k PASS Consolation, but has proven that she can hold her own with some tough stakes company on the east coast.  Appears to have landed in a comfortable spot. 

2

Voodoo Victor

Continues to improve with each LT start and ended up with a solid 3^rd place finish in the $15k KYSS last time.  Should be in line for a nice trip behind #1 tonight.  ICE COLD 1-2! 

3

Stirling Bonzai

Not a bad try for her local debut, but she did benefit from several breakers in there as well.  Appears to have hooked an even tougher group tonight, will have to improve even more.  Loney opted here over #4.   

4

Caribbean Dream

Doesn’t appear to pack the speed to hang with these just yet.  Pass.  Loney opted off for #3 instead.    

5

Supreme Day

Never worse than 2^nd in 10 career tries, but is facing what is probably the toughest task of her career tonight.  Packs plenty of early speed, should sit close to the lead once again.  Your call. 

6

Double Dip

Much improved effort last time to be 3^rd behind #10, but will have to pick it up even more to make any major noise against these. 

7

Follow My Dreams

Not sure she is ready to go with these just yet.  Pass. 

8

Anthropology

Looks like a tough spot for his career debut.  I’ll watch him go around once first. 

9

Peaceful Spirit

Lands in post 9 against a solid group.  Not tonight. 

10

Alfredo Dream

Grinded by for a hard fought victory last time, but unfortunately lands on the outside of a solid group tonight.  Should be able to pick up some of the pieces late. 

1

Atta Girl Ranger

Hasn’t had much stamina recently, and would take a lot more to hang around late against these.  

2

Economic Change

Not a bad effort to finish up an even 3^rd in her local debut, and she is likely to continue to improve here in her 2^nd start for new connections.  Appears to be one of many with a shot at the minor awards. 

3

Lil Miss Brinley

Never really fired last time, after making a break in the start prior.  I’ve been on the bandwagon in those last couple, and it appears she may be tailing off a bit.  I’m going to look elsewhere.  Stiltner opted to #6 instead.    

4

B Q Bull

Has been ok here against similar company, and is yet to find the winner’s circle but has hit the board in 6 of 12 on the season.  His best effort puts him in the mix here as well. 

5

Etienne

Appears to be improving, but still asking a bit much for him to go with these in his 3^rd LT try.  Not tonight. 

6

Leanto Scarlet

Trotted evenly from outside posts in the last couple, and should enjoy the post relief tonight.  Not sure she can knock off the fav, but her best should put her close.  Stiltner opted here over #3.    

7

Delmary

Just missed a check in the $250k KYSS Final last time, and appears to have really rounded the corner since arriving locally earlier this summer.  Short price looming, but I just can’t see anyone beating her. 

8

Maxaman

Appears to be over the breaking problems that plagued him early on in his career, but will still need to find a bit more speed to hang with the top ones in here. 

9

HS Certified

Held her own against some decent fillies on the east coast, and appears to pack enough early speed to overcome post 9.  Should be able to getaway close and hopefully hang around for a piece late. 

10

Ranggo Kid

Hasn’t had a lot of pop against similar company here all season, and now gets slammed with post 10.  Pass.

1

Patsy Dream

Hasn’t had much success recently against similar company in Columbus, and appears to have hooked a difficult group for this level in her local debut. 

2

Crime Scene Cruzer

Hung in for a long way after an impossible trip in his last try, and any smoother journey should put him right in the mix against these.  Must respect. 

3

Hillcrest Domingo

Steps back up to take on a solid group tonight, after not having a ton of pop on the end of it lately.  Didn’t appear to be overloaded before the break last time.  I’ll watch for any improvement. 

4

Do It Best

Has held his own here against some solid groups all season, and lands in another tough crew here.  Will need his very best to make any noise against these. 

5

Rocknroll Herman

Lands in a perfect mid-pack post tonight, but appears to be a much tougher group on paper than he faced last time.  I’ll wait for a better spot. 

6

AB’s Beach Boy

Tough trip last time and never really got worked into the race.  I am willing to throw that out, because he looked like his old self 2 back.  I would expect a more aggressive steer with Christensen.  I’m on board. 

7

O’Rourke Three

Parlayed a perfect trip behind the fav last time into a close 3^rd place finish.  Has been solid against similar company here all season, and any similar effort puts him in play once again.  

8

Delvecchio

Dominant win at Northfield last time, but he didn’t have a ton of success against similar company at Scioto prior.  Lands in a tough group for this level locally.  I’ll pass for now. 

9

Feel the Jolt

Would need a lot more stamina to hang around late with these.  I’ll watch this one. 

10

Arringarosa

I was on board last time and he never hit a pace.  Drops down a bit here, and he certainly has the ability to go with these.  However, it’s hard for me to jump back on board after seeing that.  Take a long look at him on the track.