Buckeye Blitz – 8/26/17 Pt. 2
Hello, and thanks for reading the Buckeye Blitz, your premiere insider to Ohio racing. These articles will give you some quick commentary on some of the more prominent horses in the races, as well as some bold predictions.
Loaded card set for Saturday, highlighted by the Teeny Weeny Turf Sprint Stakes. Another sun filled day in store for you, with a high near 76. Track listed as fast and firm.
Race #11 (Post Time 2:00pm)
Allowance NW1x, 3yr old +
7 Furlongs – Dirt
#1 TUBE READY 12-1 • Keeps moving up, keeps getting better. I’m using him, so should you.
#2 A.P. LAUNCH 21-1 • Hasn’t found any late kick recently. Just 1 for 12 lifetime. Prefer others.
#3 BLAZING DUDE 24-1 • Trying dirt for the second time. Anything like the first, it’s back to grass
#4 MACHO MOOLY 9/2 • Won a claimer last out in LA. Was 4th, beaten 4 lengths here three back
#5 CITY MISSION 22-1 • Might be the lone speed, but everything on paper says he wont last.
#6 SHADOW GEM 2-1 • He’s got a wicked late rally, but needs not to be too far back to win here.
#7 CAPE LOOKOUT 7/2 • Consistently gives a good effort. Must get the jump on Shadow Gem.
#8 ROCKHARD THIGH TED 45-1 • I want him to win just because of the name. He wont though.
#9 SCONNIE SNOW 2-1 • If he finds any late pace, he’s your winner. Big chance!
Swami Selections: 9 – 1 – 6
Race #12 (Post Time 2:10pm)
Allowance, 3yr old Fillies
7.5 Furlongs – Dirt
#1 OH KENADA 6-1 • ITM in 11 of 12 races. Needs to go a little faster but can upset at a price.
#2 BREAKERS ROAR 10-1 • A little overmatched against this company. Improving, but not ready.
#3 ZENDENNA 2-1 • Only SW in the field. Needs a fast pace to launch her late kick.
#4 OWE EFF ESS CEE 5/2 • Been running well vs similar. Hopes to find more in the final stages.
#5 FUNNY GIRLS 7/5 • The x-factor, speed. Has a lot of it and will use it. Likely winner.
Swami Selections: 5 – 3 – 4
Race #13 (Post Time 2:10pm)
Allowance, 3yr old Fillies
7.5 Furlongs – Dirt
#1 PRIVATE COMEBACK 9-1 • Has no speed and will be too far back to contend. Prefer others.
#2 TONICITY 4-1 • Back to dirt and stretches back out after a win on poly at 4.5F. Fades late.
#3 ARCH TARNY 6/5 • Off the pace style helps chances. Has run well here before.
#4 KYMARA RASOP 2-1 • Another late runner that will need to get started earlier than normal.
#5 UNITED STATES NAVY 4-1 • Will press the pace with the #2. Ran a 102 last out in claimer.
Swami Selections: 3 – 5 – 4
Race #14 (Post Time 2:00pm)
Allowance, 3yr old
11 Furlongs – Dirt
#1 NINE MAGIC MOONS 9/2 • No shot in the G2 last out. L. Herren back aboard, flying late!
#2 KARAS 7-1 • Hasn’t hit the board since Nov. 2016. Nothing shows a return to previous form.
#3 TENDERIZED 9/2 • 18 wins for this son of Distorted Humor. Consistent as they come. Use!
#4 O FOR AUDIBLE 9/2 • Likely pacesetter will look to wire field, and might if uncontested.
#5 SILVER ZONE 5-1 • Will conserve energy from the rear of field and make one run. Possible.
#6 KASHKAL 5-1 • Good win last out with same conditions. Timing is everything for mid-pack run.
#7 HIGH CLASS SAVER 9/2 • Was too for back last out. Has two very good runs at this track.
#8 INTENSE RAGE 34-1 • Probably should have looked for a NW3L. Huge challenge in store.
#9 TAKE CHARGE LINDY 14-1 • Seems a cut below these. Late rally wont be enough.
Swami Selections: 3 – 6 – 1
Race #15 (Post Time 2:20pm)
Allowance, 3yr old
10.5 Furlongs – Dirt
#1 CAIROGLYPHICS 7-1 • Sharp right now, and gets L. Herren aboard. Not out of the question.
#2 SHUNGLOW BOBBY 2-1 • Tons of late pace. Must time it right, but it will be tough.
#3 EL SUDANES 3-1 • Recent wins are very good, but against claimers. Steps up and will gun.
#4 CLIFF WALK 2-1 • Has a case of Jekyll and Hyde. Which side will we see? His best wins.
#5 DA DONNA 6-1 • In too tough here. A career best might only get him a piece.
#6 HELLSHOT 12-1 • Still eligible for NW1x, and has never ran in an ALW race in 18 starts.
#7 STRATEGIC CONQUEST 14-1 • Been rock solid, attempts open company for first time.
Swami Selections: 2 – 4 – 1
Race #16 (Post Time 2:30pm)
Maiden Claiming, 2yr old Fillies, $2,500
4.5 Furlongs – Turf
#1 DESERT CANAVERAL 8-1 • Has shown speed and then faded in each of the last 5.
#2 MISS ST. PAUL 2-1 • Gets the ML favorite, but not sure why. Ships in from VIC. Needs more.
#3 GREAT MOUNTAINS 5-1 • First time starter for underused sire hitting 50% lifetime winners.
#4 DOUBLEFUN 14-1 • Another first timer for trainer avalon. Sire’s offspring are 0 for 3 lifetime.
#5 MISS KEY WEST 7/2 • Makes 4th start for trainer kashbargain. Has shown nothing yet.
#6 PUHOI ECHO 7/2 • Best SP numbers in the field. I see her hitting the lead and hanging on.
#7 BRIEFMOONSIGHTING 9/2 • Sire hitting at 50% overall winners. Donutsaregood trains.
Swami Selections: 6 – 1 – 5
Race #17 (Post Time 2:30pm)
Maiden Claiming, 2yr old Fillies, $2,000
4.5 Furlongs – Turf
#1 TREATEDPOORLY 7-1 • Showed nothing in debut. Needs to improve.
#2 GOLDEN MEDIA 9-1 • Sire performing well with runners this year. Makes first start today.
#3 KILLER FELINE 11-1 • Drops in class again hoping to wake up. Her speed hasn’t lasted yet.
#4 VYZA LIEVIN 5/2 • Nice effort last out when 3rd, beaten 1.5 lengths. Best SP# is on dirt.
#5 EIGHT OF GRASS 3/2 • Just missed last out. Owns the best SP numbers. Should prevail.
#6 M N M STEALER 4-1 • This one is on the improve. Biggest threat to the #5.
#7 CANYON OF DREAMS 11-1 • No encouraging signs from this one yet. Needs turnaround.
Swami Selections: 6 – 5 – 3
Race #18 (Post Time 2:40pm)
Maiden Claiming, 3yr old Fillies, $5,000
8.25 Furlongs – Turf
#1 BROKEMYHEART 9/5 • Serious threat in what appears to be a two horse race.
#2 POOL HALL BLUES 25-1 • Debut was lackluster. The stretch might help in second race.
#3 THAT THING 9/2 • Has better SP numbers on dirt. Will battle for show ticket.
#4 GIANT CITY 1/2 • Can’t let the #1 get too far in front of him. Objective, stay closer.
Swami Selections: 1 – 4 – 3
Race #19 (Post Time 2:40pm)
Maiden Claiming, 3yr old Fillies, $10,000
8 Furlongs – Turf
#1 TURBO ELF 2/5 • Actually regressed in the last two. Tries the grass in attempt for 1st win.
#2 BUT ITS VALENTINES 8-1 • Numbers well behind the top choices. Show ticket likely.
#3 MYSTERIOUS MASTER 40-1 • CPU owned and will be well behind.
#4 DAREDEVIL DISCIDES 3/2 • Tired badly in lone route attempt. In vs soft in 1st claim attempt.
Swami Selections: 1 – 4 – 2
Race #20 (Post Time 2:50pm)
Maiden Allowance, 2yr olds, Local Restrictions
4.5 Furlongs – Dirt
#1 QUIET PUNKIN 12-1 • Filly is back on dirt. Has a chance with slight improvement.
#2 TRACK BIAS 5/2 • First time starter with big backend. Dam was stakes placed.
#3 MOBILSHEBA 6-1 • Makes debut for trainer dddollarbarn. Dam was winless on the track.
#4 PRIMM VALLEY TB 2-1 • Continued improvement makes him strong contender. Jockey switch
#5 AMENAMEN 10-1 • Faded vs tougher in debut on turf. Could be a contender with switch to dirt
#6 FIRST GUNS OUT 14-1 • Couldn’t sustain bids in first two. Needs to gain stamina.
#7 TENPOINT SONS OUT 5/2 • Dam won 5 of 31 lifetime for this son of Suns Out Guns Out.
Swami Selections: 5 – 4 – 2