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.<\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
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Race #1 (Post Time 11:30am)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Allowance NW2x, 4yr old +<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
9 Furlongs – Turf<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
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#1 SPIRIT IN SHADE 21-1 \u2022 2 for 22 lifetime, behind on SP #\u2019s, not today.<\/p>\n
#2 KODIAC MOON 13-1 \u2022 No late kick recently, and might prefer shorter going.<\/p>\n
#3 HIDDEN TEMPLES 7-1 \u2022 Repeat of three back puts him right in this. Must find his late kick.<\/p>\n
#4 OH MY STAR 10-1 \u2022 Seems to prefer dirt, 0 for 5 lifetime on grass. Would need career best.<\/p>\n
#5 WAKITARIAT 5-1 \u2022 Recent runs are strong, too bad they were on dirt. Lost last on turf by 10.5.<\/p>\n
#6 SPIRITED DISCOURSE 11-1 \u2022 Improving with 2 straight on the course. Dangerous at a price.<\/p>\n
#7 HOPSLAMMED 8-1 \u2022 Experience won\u2019t always win. 2 for 31 lifetime and needs more.<\/p>\n
#8 YAMB FIDLER 7-1 \u2022 Most wins of the bunch. Steps down from open alw and has a late gear.<\/p>\n
#9 SMART N SNAZZY TED 19-1 \u2022 Tries turf again after 5 unsuccessful dirt runs. Not likely.<\/p>\n
#10 IM NOT HANDSOME 10-1 \u2022 Found new life after switching to turf. Will come from the clouds.<\/p>\n
#11 LUMINARY WARRIOR 18-1 \u2022 I do believe the claiming ranks are in this ones future.<\/p>\n
#12 CITY OF DESPAIR 5-1 \u2022 Super sharp and steps up in class. Strong contender.<\/p>\n
#13 SLIGO BOUND 106-1 \u2022 Lightly raced and first against winners, watch one.<\/p>\n
#14 RICULA 9-1 \u2022 May get out to an uncontested lead. He\u2019ll be the one to catch.<\/p>\n
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Swami Selections: 10 \u2013 12 – 14<\/p>\n
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Race #2 (Post Time 11:45am)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Allowance NW2l3, 4yr old +<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
10 Furlongs – Dirt<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
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#1 ZAP\u2019S GHOST 4-1 \u2022 1 of 3 in field that\u2019s a SW. Career best last out SP#. Looms large.<\/p>\n
#2 ANGEL\u2019S SKY MECCA 5-1 \u2022 Likely speed duel will hurt chances. Needs the lead.<\/p>\n
#3 BLIND CORNER 7\/2 \u2022 A return to his off the pace style will increase his chances.<\/p>\n
#4 JUBILEE JUG BAND 9\/2 \u2022 Top SP# in field last out (120)! Will look to stalk and pounce late.<\/p>\n
#5 TAPIT IN SILVER 27-1 \u2022 Up against the SP#\u2019s here. Needs a miracle.<\/p>\n
#6 OZZZY EXPRESS 6-1 \u2022 Hasn\u2019t been the same since coming back from layoff.<\/p>\n
#7 BURNIN BULLET 6-1 \u2022 Another likely pace dueler. Must get the jump on others to contend.<\/p>\n
#8 LUMP SUM PAYOUT 9\/2 \u2022 Will be on\/near the pace from the bell. Rider must conserve rally.<\/p>\n
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Swami Selections: 4 \u2013 1 – 3<\/p>\n
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Race #3 (Post Time 11:45am)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Allowance NW2L, 2 yr olds<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
5 Furlongs – Dirt<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
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#1 LUCK IN TINY DOSES 8\/5 \u2022 First out winner with top Sp#. Should roll on to victory.<\/p>\n
#2 ROCKAMIN 4-1 \u2022 Took 4 attempts to get first win. Needs improvement to contend.<\/p>\n
#3 MARIA ELENA 4-1 \u2022 Showed speed in all three races. Will play catch me if you can.<\/p>\n
#4 ELUSIVE STONES 9\/2 \u2022 Flattened in stretch last out going 7.5 furlongs. Expect better here.<\/p>\n
#5 DELMAR CANDY 8-1 \u2022 On the improve. Needs to not get left behind like last out.<\/p>\n
#6 BUZZ BUZZ 4-1 \u2022 Another first out winner in for his second bow. Daughter of a SW.<\/p>\n
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Swami Selections: 1 \u2013 6 \u2013 4<\/p>\n
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Race #4 (Post Time 12:00pm)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Starter Allowance, 3yr old Filly<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
12 Furlongs – Turf<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
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#1 SCOPIOCCO 9\/2 \u2022 The stretch out last race produced lifetime best SP. Contender.<\/p>\n
#2 PYE ROE 8-1 \u2022 Never been close to todays distance. Looking elsewhere.<\/p>\n
#3 COUNT THE RHYTHM 7-1 \u2022 First try against winners here will be tough. Could wire field.<\/p>\n
#4 FLAWED PROCESS 5-1 \u2022 Didn\u2019t like the wet going last out. A repeat of 2 back puts him there.<\/p>\n
#5 UP TO THEM 8\/5 \u2022 Only one in field to crack 90+ SP\u2019s, has done so on two surfaces.<\/p>\n
#6 SUNDAY IN HELSINKI 5-1 \u2022 Like the pedigree, just not the SP\u2019s. Needs a new best.<\/p>\n
#7 DAD\u2019S SPIRIT 6-1 \u2022 0 for 4 routing, and faded badly in last two. Not likely today.<\/p>\n
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Swami Selections: 5 \u2013 4 \u2013 1<\/p>\n
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Race #5 (Post Time 12:10pm)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Claiming NW2L, 4yr old + F&M<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
7 Furlongs – Dirt<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
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#1 STAR FODER 8-1 \u2022 Big class hike after career best effort. May be too much.<\/p>\n
#2 MASTER TREASURE 19-1 \u2022 First attempt against winners. Has dangerous speed.<\/p>\n
#3 AMBELLINA 6-1 \u2022 Best surface and distance still unknown. Likely to be sent, maybe?<\/p>\n
#4 STORMIN UP FRONT 13-1 \u2022 Has a case of seconditis. Stretches out with speed.<\/p>\n
#5 WILKO\u2019S IMAGE 87-1 \u2022 Wish upon a star.<\/p>\n
#6 EATING CROW 3-1 \u2022 Excellent efforts on dirt and turf. Cuts back, and down in class.<\/p>\n
#7 CARDINAL CASHEL 6-1 \u2022 ITM in 4 of 5 on dirt. Last 2 efforts on turf have produced best SP#.<\/p>\n
#8 IMPOSING COLONY 5-1 \u2022 Owns top SP# of field. Pace of race will be key.<\/p>\n
#9 SUZY E HUSTLER 5-1 \u2022 The distance has been too much in past, and likely again.<\/p>\n
#10 APESTOSA 9\/2 \u2022 Has the right running style for this. Comes in off long layoff.<\/p>\n
#11 VALENTINES PXG 64-1 \u2022 Needs a Red Bull and someone at finish line waiving red jacket.<\/p>\n
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Swami Selections: 10 \u2013 8 \u2013 6<\/p>\n
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Race #6 (Post Time 12:10pm)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Claiming NW2L, 4yr old + F&M<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
7 Furlongs – Dirt<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
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#1 SERIOUS TUDE 33-1 \u2022 Hasn\u2019t sniffed money since Feb. 2016. Lost by double digits in 8 of 9.<\/p>\n
#2 AWESOME RULER 11-1 \u2022 Matched career best, first try on dirt last out. Exotic play.<\/p>\n
#3 STORMIN SUSAN 87-1 \u2022 Needs a storm to cancel todays card.<\/p>\n
#4 HAZEL EYED DEVIL 3\/5 \u2022 Top everything in race, yet is still 1 for 26 lifetime.<\/p>\n
#5 SAVED SUMMER 5\/2 \u2022 Class and distance suits this daughter of a G2 winner.<\/p>\n
#6 FLY NOT FOR FREE 5-1 \u2022 Needs the claiming class drop here. Must find an extra kick.<\/p>\n
#7 BACKMASTER CHROME 60-1 \u2022 Has late pace. May be best of the also rans.<\/p>\n
#8 TIE TAB 52-1 \u2022 First sprint attempt. Has not shown any go from the gate. Not today.<\/p>\n
#9 GULCH THIEF 20-1 \u2022 Her first try at winners didn\u2019t go so well. May be good enough for show.<\/p>\n
#10 MAN CHEET 103-1 \u2022 4th<\/sup> start from a 3 year absence. Probably needed to stay retired.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Swami Selections: 5 \u2013 4 \u2013 2<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Race #7 (Post Time 1:30pm)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Stakes (Teeny Weeny Turf Sprint), 3yr old +<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n 5.5 Furlongs – Turf<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n #1 OBLIVIATE 7\/2 \u2022 Must be ready to tangle with the favorite on the front end. Pace casualty.<\/p>\n #2 INN FORMATION 13-1 \u2022 Inn for a tough assignment. Stalking style helps chances.<\/p>\n #3 CRIMINOLOGY 7\/2 \u2022 Will look to pull the last to first move in stretch. A lot to like!<\/p>\n #4 LOVE THE STARS 8-1 \u2022 Son of top turf sire seems to prefer the dirt. Last on turf was bad.<\/p>\n #5 SALUTE TO LEE 5\/2 \u2022 Speedball type looking to hit the 500k mark. Will have company.<\/p>\n #6 LEASE A WIRE 6-1 \u2022 Been fading in 5 of last 6. Best efforts were on lead. Looking elsewhere.<\/p>\n #7 KWIK KIRBY 7-1 \u2022 Class jump off of two fourth place finishes? Another pace casualty.<\/p>\n #8 BUCKET O BUCKS 7-1 \u2022 Winner of 2 in a row with increasing SP figures. Interesting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Swami Selections: 3 \u2013 8 \u2013 5<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Race #8 (Post Time 2:00pm)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Allowance NW1x, 3yr old + <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n 7 Furlongs – Dirt<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n #1 CHRISTMAS MISSION 5-1 \u2022 Comes up in class from a dull effort in 8k claimer. Not for me.<\/p>\n #2 ROCKSOV 5-1 \u2022 Very sharp right now and takes class jump following 2 straight wins.<\/p>\n #3 WILL RED 16-1 \u2022 Hoping for the drop and pop. Needs career best effort for a piece.<\/p>\n #4 GIANT WATER HOLE 7\/2 \u2022 Shows solid form. Looks for first win on dirt. Beaten fav 2 back.<\/p>\n #5 SNOW MONKEY 5-1 \u2022 Has given no return since being claimed by bigeasy0 6 back.<\/p>\n #6 LUCIFUGE 15-1 \u2022 In over his head like usual. Trainer might want to look to claiming ranks.<\/p>\n #7 STRIKE A BULB 4-1 \u2022 Last start on dirt was in 2015. Has a few decent ones on turf recently.<\/p>\n #8 TIZ KIRBY AGAIN 14-1 \u2022 Now racing for 4th<\/sup> owner. Unlikely improvement looming.<\/p>\n #9 TRINNIDAWG 16-1 \u2022 Likes to be on the lead, but has been unable to sustain bid on dirt.<\/p>\n #10 SCREEN TESTED 12-1 \u2022 Sneaky good two back. Just missed last out on off going. Maybe.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Swami Selections: 2 \u2013 10 \u2013 4<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Race #9 (Post Time 2:00pm)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Allowance NW1x, 3yr old + <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n 7 Furlongs – Dirt<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n #1 ETONE CAINE 60-1 \u2022 First time against winners in 9 starts. Needs to gain 20 SP to contend.<\/p>\n #2 RECTORY 39-1 \u2022 Improved off the layoff and stable change. Opportunity at a price.<\/p>\n #3 BARB\u2019S BLING 3-1 \u2022 Mid-pack runner shows consistently positive SP\u2019s. Major contender.<\/p>\n #4 WARRIORS APPEAL 8-1 \u2022 ITM in 6 of 8. Needs to get involved earlier.<\/p>\n #5 VIZCARRONDO 62-1 \u2022 Likely to pass tiring horses in stretch. Lacks speed.<\/p>\n #6 NO NAME STREET 3\/2 \u2022 The favorite will need to get going early, as there is no pace in here.<\/p>\n #7 GEORGE AYSCUE FAIL 10-1 \u2022 Was over 14 lengths back last time on a fast dirt course.<\/p>\n #8 BIG PURSUIT TED 79-1 \u2022 Pedigree is great\u2026\u2026. Yep, that\u2019s it.<\/p>\n #9 MR WIENER 9\/5 \u2022 The name says it all. Has not faired well in sprints, 1 win from 9 starts.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Swami Selections: 6 \u2013 4 \u2013 3<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Race #10 (Post Time 2:00pm)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Allowance NW1x, 3yr old + <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n 6.5 Furlongs – Dirt<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n #1 PAT DOWN PADDY 6-1 \u2022 Couldn\u2019t sustain bids going 7-8 furlongs. Tries shorter now.<\/p>\n #2 DEPLORABLE 9\/5 \u2022 Last 2 efforts were good, missing by a combined 2 lengths. Contender.<\/p>\n #3 LOS ANGELES FOREST 27-1 \u2022 Failed to hit the board in last 13 starts. Not going to happen.<\/p>\n #4 SUPER MACHO MAN 9-1 \u2022 Improving colt gets the man back in the saddle (L. Herren).<\/p>\n #5 LASER SPEED 11-1 \u2022 Son of G1 winning millionaire. Been feeling the seconditis bug.<\/p>\n #6 KYOWA JONES 15-1 \u2022 Another with speed that doesn\u2019t seem to be able to hang on at the line.<\/p>\n #7 BRANDED MAN 17-1 \u2022 Getting better every race. Will need a boost to contend here.<\/p>\n #8 CIARDUNA 6-1 \u2022 Just missed last out here vs similar on the lead. Must avoid pace duel.<\/p>\n #9 STELLAR WEATHER 153-1 \u2022 Third start of career, first on dirt. Will need a miracle.<\/p>\n #10 BONE ENOB 5\/2 \u2022 In against tougher last out. A repeat of two back puts him in the mix.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Swami Selections: 4 \u2013 2 \u2013 10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hello, and thanks for reading the Buckeye Blitz, your premiere insider to Ohio racing. 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