i can see why someone would stab with Buddys Humor or the Coa horse in the 5th, but i cant see Ballast... I think this horse is finished.

In the 'cap I'll side with Discreet Treasure. He's been the heavy favorite in all 3 of his races, lost the last two but one race was a 2nd to Dr Pleasure. He's been competitive against good quality horses for the level and is now possibly 15-1. Loved the mud in his career opening, a race that was taken off the turf. So, they give him two more shots at dirt and realize he won't excel. The switch back to a grass race should be a huge plus for this horse

I feel good

#11 Hammock (12-1 ML) is somewhat intriquing in the nightcap from the outside post with elements of both early speed and closing ability in his PP's .
Rajiv has won on him at this track and distance. If Baletti doesn't fire for some reason. Mr Sidney/Valtrus and Hammock should be the main competition the former at shorter odds than Hammock.

Discreet Treasure is another example of a decent dirt horse unable to win again trying turf as a cure for "good not great disease". Rogue Victory is interesting. I don't usually play MSW winners next out in contentious fields and this one is pretty salty for a N1X. If he beats me I'll sleep okay.

3,11/7,8 for me in the last one

come on man, his good race is his 56 length maiden score, one of the best jocks sticking with him, and a turf pedigree

Mike I wasn't trying to give you a hard time as I didn't see your comments until now when I posted. Discreet Treasure has just been one of those "Hoovers" sucking up good money while posting solid numbers and I think the turf is more desperation than desired choice but if he beats me tomorrow I'll sing your praises......

Anyone have anything on the earlier races ? 2-5 ?

3rd Joppa Flats is clearly the one to beat IMO
4th Appears to be wide open as well as the 5th

2nd... im not sure how i feel about Leo or Missile Motor

Joppa Flats? Isn't that the horse that always runs 2nd?

nothing to beat here, i was his biggest basher, but his last 2 crush these

Yea it is interesting that Levine brings him back @ 7f rather than looking for a route to do the easy lead thing again. 7 and the other pace, could be a big negative, or maybe he can press and win in this mediocre group? He is the best possible play in the 3rd.

BEST POSSIBLE PLAY ? i swear right now i am truly confused, are you making a joke or being serious ?

meaning I wouldn't play Joppa Flat's or Sleuse to win at their price.

There is a decent chance Levine believes that Buddy's Holiday doesn't need an easy lead in a route.
He's entered in a 55k 7furlong race, and Levine doesn't "waste" a lot of races.

I probably should have typed "best of the possible plays"

i will be putting 90% of my money into joppa as a single, using Sargent Seattle a little on some back up's

pictures or video of CS on a horse?:D

Hooves, What do you think?

I found this in the Trip Notes! from 8-25


****joppa flats

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should have won by 3 in last and i hope they move up in class in the next

"Best of possible plays" to me in the 3rd is Pat Kelly's NY bred, (#3) Good Card.. It's his first race back as he gears up for his fall-winter campaign, but he's consistant and can tuck in behind Sleuse to sit a perfect stalking trip at what figures to be well north of the 10-1 ML price.