Tuesday, June 23, 2026
BEST BET: RACE 4 CASINO CHRIS
VALUE PLAY: RACE 5 LUPA
RACE 1
5-SHUFFLE UP HANOVER this horse has really blossomed lately, can he take another step forward against a tough field
3-YOUR BROTHER very consistent and very good lately, last two races was 2nd twice
6-KOURAGEOUS KEY solid performer lately. beat YOUR BROTHER from the rail, lost to SHUFFLE UP HANOVER 3 races back from bad post
5-3-6-1
RACE 2
1-EAZY HUNTING throw out last race from 8 post, has only real early speed in this race, rail advantage
2-VEL WHAT A DREAM last two races have been good, needs to step it up to beat EAZY HUNTING
6-SUGAR BRITCHES has had a very tough year, has back class to compete
1-2-6-4
RACE 3
7-SOME DEAL HANOVER gets the call in a very tight race, post 7 necessitates a smart drive as there is many contenders, has been consistent all year long
2-KJ LEO 2nd race back after long layoff, should improve
4-BEEBEETEE drops back to win level, capable of winning
7-2-4-6
RACE 4
3-CASINO CHRIS hanging around for first win, two second place finishes, has early speed to control the race, needs rated pace on lead
2-VALIS CREW was second to SICANO and third to good KJ WOOGIE
1-FIRSTDUE TRUCKWORK looks okay in q race, how good is she?
3-2-1-7
RACE 5
7-LUPA was first over winner in tight finish with SMOKIN HOT DUDE, post hurts, third quarter in 27.3
2-SMOKIN HOT DUDE had cover of LUPA and came close to winning with late surge, moves in to post 2 advantage in last 5 races
3-BUY IN Mr. consistent in open pace, close 2nd or 3rd in last 5 races, Thomas Merton knows the horse
7-2-3-6
RACE 6
5-COME ON BARBIE q race looks impressive, team Tritton homebred looks ready for action
7-NEW KIM IN TOWN strong first over mile to just miss. looks ready for photo, was in Wrenn barn at Hoosier
2-PLAYING THE TOWN decent q race, could be any kind?
5-7-2-3
RACE 7
4-VEL DONNA looks like winner off the program results, faded to third setting decent fractions on the lead, new driver in Thomas Merton
2-PRINCESS BRISA has win on May 26 in 157.4 at this level
7-LIL RED ROBINHOOD has been competitive at this level, post hurts
4-2-7-1
RACE 8
7-DIVINE COSMOS strong winning mile on the lead in last race, may not be able to race on lead from 7 post, needs race off the pace
4-LISBON SEELSTER has been very good and improved in last 7 races, takes another step up in class, has 27.3 first over in third quarter in last race
5-FORZA strong first over move to DIVINE COSMOS in last race, needs trip
7-4-5-6
RACE 9
6-VEL QUICK DAISY versatile horse can race on the front or off the pace, beat BUG JUICE in last race
1-GERRY CAMO strong second to CELIA BAYAMA, 3rd versus VEL QUICK DAISY 2 races back, has rail
2-BUG JUICE throw out last race, 2nd to VEL QUICK DAISY 2 races back, can win this race
6-1-2-5
BRIAN’S COMMENTS: Jim Taggert Jr had strong last week with 10 wins
