Thursday, September 3, 2026
BEST BET: RACE 8 PERFECT CABERNET
VALUE PLAY: RACE 9 DAKOTA PEARL
RACE 1
3-CHANTEE last two races are solid, has a third and a second in sloppy going
1- CR DUDLEY has 3 wins on the year, one win in 157.4, has the rail
7-LYONS PEGASUS good mile in last race from the 7 post, strong 2nd in 155.4 on Aug 11
3-1-7-5
RACE 2
5-CASHCAM has two wins on the year, 4 second place finishes
3-DOCTOR BB has two wins on the year
7-TYPHOON STRIDE N has two wins on the year, 2 races back tough first over 4th
5-3-7-2
RACE 3
1-SHARK SOLICITOR gets the rail for the third race in a row, was over bet at 1-9 in last race, another battle with SULLIVAN?
2-SULLIVAN battled neck and neck with SHARK SOLICITOR in the stretch, can he reverse the order today?
6-MV OK PALACIO BR has 5 wins on the year, 13 times in the money
1-2-6-7
RACE 4
2-QUEEN OF EGYPT what happened to form in last two races?, faced two good horse in ANNE BONNEY N and Kitapha, form return from previous 6 races?
5-HOPE SWINGS finished one length behind QUEEN OF EGYPT in Aug 6 race, was 3 wide in that race against QUEEN OF EGYPT
8-ROLLOVER BAYTHOVEN has been competitive in last 10 races, has some fast miles for these horses
2-5-8-6
RACE 5
1-BARRYWHITE HANOVER on paper looks like a big favorite, has win in 158, has rail
7-VELOCITY KOMODO has 4 wins in last 10 races, unfortunately drew the 7 post, has win in 155.3
3-SNAPPY CHIP has 5 wins on the year, 12 times in the money, he can win this race
1-7-3-4
RACE 6
6-WE BE JAMMIN can form return June/July races, last few races not his best, has 4 wins on the year
2-WAL FINEST has raced okay this year, he can win at this lower level
5-NO PULSE RICHIE has two wins and 10 times in the money this year
6-2-5-1
RACE 7
3-WEEKEND ATNANNIES had smart winning drive by Bruce Aldrich, went to the half on the lead in slow 100.2, lack of early speed in this race, looks like he can control the race on the lead again
5-ATLANTIS could not get past WEEKEND ATNANNIES in the stretch, was even money favorite, can he reverse today
7-DON’T FREAK OUT big mile win going away in 157.4, has 7 post
3-5-7-2
RACE 8
1-PERFECT CABERNET has shown talent with a win here in 155.4, and win at the Meadowlands in 153.1, has rail
4-COALFORDONEOFUS GB has shown good ability with win in 156 and win in 156.4
7-JK PARCELS finished one length back of COALFORDONEOFUS GB from 7 post, has 7 post today
1-4-7-2
RACE 9
3-DAKOTA PEARL has been good in last 4 races, finished 6 lengths ahead of SIMPLE KINDA MAN in Aug 13th race. was second to good ESSIE
2-SIMPLE KINDA MAN has 2 wins on the year, last 4 races was second twice and a third place finish
5-INTRIQUED AGAIN better than shows on paper, finished second to SEE YOU FRIDAY, beating both of my top 2 picks
3-2-5-8
RACE 10
2-STEPLATER has been very good at Vernon Downs and Tioga, adds lasix today
3-CAPTAIN JEREMY last three races has shown improvement, has 2 wins
8-SHAKEITONTHEBEACH has raced well in spots, 8 post
2-3-8-7
RACE 11
1-LAST MACH last 5 races has been very good, has rail
5-BAMBINO JOE has shown flashes of good pace, won in 157.2
3-MIKI’S MAGIC RIDE strong first over 3rd to SHARK SOLICITOR, finished second to AIRY SHADOW
1-5-3-6
BRIAN’S COMMENTS: Tammy Sowers continues to be the leading trainer with 109 wins. Jennifer Petrelli is in second place with 98 wins. Bruce Aldrich is in third place with 60 wins.
