Brian Mcevoy’s Picks

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

BEST BET: RACE 2 COME ON BARBIE
VALUE PLAY: RACE 5 MUCHO MACHO

RACE 1
3- SHE’S SPICY disappointing 3rd at 4-5 in last race, another neck and neck battle with MAKIN MAGIC TONITE?
5-MAKIN MAGIC TONITE beat SHE’S SPICY by a neck, had been racing in Open competition, another battle with SHE’S SPICY
6-MIKE THE KNIGHT was second to SHE’S SPICY on June
1, can win this race
3-5-6-2

RACE 2
8-COME ON BARBIE won in convincing fashion in first over victory at 1-9, has to overcome the 8 post, needs smart drive from Lauren Tritton
2-HIGH LIGHTING will set pace on the lead again, last race was no match for COME ON BARBIE, can he steal with slow pace on the lead?
7-MARI E MONTI unknown factor, one q race at Pocono, what have you got?
8-2-7-3

RACE 3
4-PSALMSFORTYSIXFIVE two bad trips in last 3 races, huge mile from the 8 post on June 8 showcases his ability
3-ROSIE’S WAR BONDS last 4 races has been racing against better stock, lost to PSALMSFORTYSIXFIVE by 6 lengths on June 8, form has improved since then
5-PROMISE FOR LIFE has shown flashes of good trot and ability
4-3-5-2

RACE 4
4-PARKLANE ODDS had cover of the winner to the 3/4, grinded to finish 2 lengths in front of DIVINE COSMO,
5-DIVINE COSMO rode cover of PARKLANE ODDS, finished behind PARKLANE ODDS
2-YANKEE ON THE MOVE first over third to DARK HOUR, post advantage today, lost to DIVINE COSMO on June 16
4-5-2-6

RACE 5
6-MUCHO MACHO was parked most of the mile versus MOMENTO MORI, parked thru the third quarter in 28.2, upset
8-MEMENTO MORI had a big mile victory pulling away at the end, tough trip today from 8 post
3-DC ANNA 7 wins in Open competition this year, throw out last race from 8 post
6-8-3-2

RACE 6
5-PC FREE WHEELIN goes from racing for $21,000 to $8,500, huge class advantage, trainer Victoria Stratton branching out to driving, can she keep him flat
2-SHAKE N BAKE should get off to a better start from post 2 today, always coming late, consistently good
6-MY SECRET ABILITY beat SHAKE N BAKE from post 6 at 33-1, can he do it again?
5-2-6-4

RACE 7
2-ROCK A HONEY has been racing against better horses, drops to win level
3-THIS DUDES PERFECT steps up in class, has been right there in last 4 races
6-SHUFFLE UP HANOVER has win here in 155.1, has shown flashes, wide open race
2-3-6-7

RACE 8
1-HOPE SWINGS rough trip in last race, broke at start and regained trot, 3 wide move at 3/4, has rail and should have better start today
3-HURRIKANE CAT FIVE followed HOPE SWINGS cover in last race but couldn’t gain on her in the stretch
6-WESTCOASTDREAMIN was good 3rd in 158.3. home in 28.2, improving
1-3-6-2

RACE 9
3-LAST MACH was shuffled back to 6th, had to go 3 wide, couldn’t catch FOX VALLEY INFERNO
1-FOX VALLEY INFERNO rode the pocket the whole race, has the rail and can get another good trip
4-WIRELESSCALLER has 4 decent races in a row, can win this race
3-1-4-5

RACE 10
8-SOME DEAL HANOVER has 5 wins on the year at higher level, Aldrich needs a good drive from dreaded 8 post
3-THERSOMTHINGGOINON looks like figured some things out with improved mile, 156.3 mile, home in 28.3, small jump in class
6-ROCKMYSTER N solid mile in 156.4, lost to THERSOMTHINGGOINON
8-3-6-1

RACE 11
5-ALCHEMY BLUE CHIP no excuse for his loss at 1-9, had tiring strides and almost a tired break at the end of the mile, looks to rebound today
7-SNOWPORT was pocket winning horse over ALCHEMY BLUE CHIP, moves from 2 post to 7 post
1-ROLLOVER BAYTHOVEN finished only 1 length back of ALCHEMY BLUE CHIP, has rail, can win this race with good drive

BRIAN’S COMMENTS: Last week Jennifer Petrelli lead all trainers with 5 wins