THURSDAY, APRIL 9Best bet: JACKIE THE JOKER (7)Best value: PROVE WORTHY (6)
FIRST: Brightline Bullet compiled tight work tab for first start since last summer. Frostelle owns fast figures and should be aided by slight cutback. Two Ducks owns speed and could prove tough on a soft lead.
SECOND: Maldini was a determined winner in last; pairs up. Gunner Bay is rested, drops and is fleet-footed; dangerous. Quiet Wisdom makes third start of form cycle.
THIRD: Tuthilltown compiled tight work tab for first start since December; first-time Lasix seals the deal. Garden of Grace was a clear-cut second in last; dangerous. Karley B is training swiftly for debut; follow the money.
FOURTH: It’s Carol’s Way was second by nearly a pole last out; breakthrough predicted. Ubique makes first start since moving to Saffie Joseph barn; big-time player. Pulling Threads should pack enhanced kick with cutback to sprint.
FIFTH: Catch the Smoke gets class relief and should move forward in second start since eight-month absence. Secured Landing is fleet-footed and could prove very tough to catch on a soft lead. Shootersgottashoot owns competitive back numbers; price will be tempting.
SIXTH: Prove Worthy is training with a purpose for first start in more than 10 months; ready to roll. Remi’s Moon regressed in last after determined win in prior; rebound potential. Kavanaugh delivers big efforts with machinelike consistency; right in the thick of this.
SEVENTH: Jackie the Joker fired two swift works since front-end score last out; more to come. Best Impression owns stalker’s style and could be in the garden spot if top selection hits the wall. Patty Cakes makes first start since claimed by Linda Rice; must be factored into the mix. She’s Cool bounced last time after hard-fought win in prior; very interesting.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 10Best bet: SLAY SADIE SLAY (6)Best value: HEAVENS LEE (7)
FIRST: Kyle’s Mom is riding a two-race winning streak; more to come. Vino Frizzante should be aided by cutback to 6 furlongs. Snide is fresh and training with a purpose; must consider.
SECOND: Into Inspiration logged fast internal and final numbers when breaking maiden last time; takes another. Sir Kartrite makes peak start of form cycle and would be aided by pace meltdown; dangerous. Toga d’Oro drops after being eased in last; damaged goods?
THIRD: Principia was dueled into defeat last out; better setup predicted. Elegant also owns speed and could prove tough on a soft lead. Moon Gate should be aided by cutback to sprint.
FOURTH: Gualillo drops and gets favorable turnback to 6 furlongs. Solutions is training with a purpose for first start since last summer; worth long look. Trapping Hands could land in exotics at beefy ticket if pace meltdown ensues.
FIFTH: Winegold exits game placing in last; more to give in second start since three-month layoff. Killybegs Kid was freshened after fast-figured placing on Feb. 21; dangerous. Jamaica Redd fired half-mile bullet since speed and fade in last; very interesting.
SIXTH: Slay Sadie Slay never threatened in last at Laurel but logged lone score on Big A loam; forward move predicted. The Toy Cannon could play out as the speed of the speed with aggressive handling. Tiger Rocket regressed in last after fast-figured win two back; rebound threat.
SEVENTH: Heavens Lee was compromised by soft fractions when a clear-cut second in last; half-mile drill in the interim seals the deal. Scarlett’s Dream was second to a repeat winner last time; dangerous. Purpose could impact at fat number if fractions get hot and hectic.
EIGHTH: Fightforallegiance was an improved second in last; outside draw is the clincher. Felonious owns speed and is rested; dangerous. Stream It was less than a length behind top pick when third on March 20; must consider. Bishop Booming debuts for Chad Brown after outworking 140 rivals in half-mile bullet on March 28; could be the goods.
