Race 1
1 Mile · Alw 4000s · F&M
$14,000 purse
3
Redwhiteandtacos
5/2
2
Accelerina
7/2
4
Princess Halime
3/1
7
Xhilaratingpurpose
6/1
Brad's read
Redwhiteandtacos drew clear last out and Bernardini fires at 21% on winners. Accelerina fits perfectly off two MNR wins. Key: pace battle heats up: the horse that controls it wins.
Race 2
6 Furlongs · Clm 20000B · F&M
$16,000 purse
9
Dreaming of Hope
5/2
8
Kozem
4/1
1
Waterworks
8/1
4
Popstyle
7/2
Brad's read
Dreaming of Hope ships in off three straight wins, now with Bernardini. That's a live combo. Kozem just dominated MNR at 91 Beyer. Popstyle showed class at GP; pace will be hot.
Race 3
5½ Furlongs · OC 12k/C · WV-bred F&M
$19,000 purse
7
Spuns Kitten
5/2
2
Flying to Neptune
4/1
1
Shotgun Margaret
7/2
4
Holly Roller
9/2
Brad's read
Spuns Kitten crushed a maiden field by 10, now stepping to OC company but pace figure is elite for this level. Farrior's Flying to Neptune won last at CT; dangerous price.
Race 4
4½ Furlongs · Mdn Clm 4000 · F&M
$8,000 purse
5
Vanilla Cream
4/1
3
Rosie Ann Rules
9/2
9
Stanford Hottie
7/2
1
Smoove Over
12/1
Brad's read
Vanilla Cream showed willing second at PID. Step down makes her live. Rosie Ann Rules ships from Santa Anita maiden 50k. Silva/Negron first-timer combo is sharp.
Race 5
1 Mile · Clm 7500N2X · F&M
$9,000 purse
7
Co Heart
3/1
8
Handle On You
7/2
5
All for Honor
6/1
10
Tango Zulu
15/1
Brad's read
Co Heart dominated MNR maiden by 8+ then stepped up, now with Silva/Negron who connect at 35% here. Handle On You drops from NY $17.5k claiming; Vazquez at 31% J/T MNR.
★ Race 6 — Best Bet
5½ Furlongs · Alw 5000s · 3YO+
$14,500 purse
2
Thirsty John
5/2
10
Boudin
12/1
6
Poseidon's Son
9/2
4
Tidal Current
8/1
Brad's best bet
Thirsty John is 5 for 7 at Mountaineer. This is his living room. Posted a 95 Beyer here two starts ago. Won at 5/2 last race, connections stick. Wire to wire.
Race 7
6 Furlongs · Clm 20000B · 3YO+
$16,000 purse
6
Captivated Drama
5/2
2
Dance Code
7/2
8
Fivefive Six Champ
6/1
3
Mystic Warrior
10/1
Brad's read
Captivated Drama posted a 92 Beyer at Mountaineer last out. Dominant. Wire speed at 115 early pace is elite for 20k claiming. Dance Code is the closer with a 79 Beyer lurking.
Race 8
5½ Furlongs · Clm 4000B · 3YO+
$9,500 purse
8
Funny Joke
10/1
5
Beyond the Bend
7/2
2
Bustin Loose
9/2
6
Final Chapter
6/1
Brad's read
Funny Joke drops into $4k off a win at this distance. Vazquez/Pagan connect at 31% here. Beyond the Bend won at MNR at even money, stepping back in class. Tight finish likely.