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Monday, February 1, 2016

BERRY PICKIN’S

John Berry’s Handicapping Analysis & Selections

Please note that, because of possible late changes, numbers shown here may NOT correspond with program numbers. When wagering, always use the horse’s number listed in your official track program.

RACE ONE EARLY DOUBLE- 5-2, 5-5, 5-8 PICK-5 – 5 w 2,5,8 w 1,2 w 5 w 2,3,6 5-DRIVEN BY DESTINY…made strong backside binge in last (:28.2) on “cold” night & out-brushed late. Amends. 2-RUTHS SHADYLADY…left a little in last to improve early position then too much traffic while wide on turn. 4-DAKOTA LAW…was void of usual gate speed in last. Could be on the engine & yield for the garden journey.

RACE TWO 5-MAGIC CHEQUE…traveled a mile & 20 extra yards in last. 5 of 8 lifetime wins show him leaving. On engine?? 8-VICTORS COWBOY JOE…actually went a decent mile in last while spending lots of time outside looking in. 2-DO IT FOR ANNIE…mare will be on the engine here. Dips back down to spot where she won 2 starts back.

RACE THREE 2-DIRTY DEVIL…gave a hint in last showing stout pace on backside (:28). Drew better & can rev it up in the lane. 1-MYSTICAL VALENTINE…in new hands after brilliant win in last. Look for a quarter move to the top. The chalk. 4-CASCATA…very credible performance form 9 post in last never seeing wood & hanging tough in the stretch.

RACE FOUR PENTAFECTA- 5 w 10 w 2,3,6,7,8,9 ALL THE WAY 5-ROCK GROUPIE…7-7-7-7 last 4 starts not lucky! Drew PP5, showed good backside speed in last & compares! 10-ROSE TROY…post hurt chances in last. 2nd tier here & must find way to wend way into contention early on. 2-DON’T TELL SUE…can rattle some cages in the lane when on her game. Drew decently & can be on ticket. 6-ICANDREAMCANTI…not much on paper but did notice decent pace on backstretch (:28.2). Can leave a little. 8-GOLD STAR JESSICA…kind of an “even-steven” effort in last. Compares OK on paper with rest of the field.

RACE FIVE 3-COUNTRY FRESH…got a decent trip from 10 post in last out turn 2 and tried hard thereafter. Going for #50! 2-AUDACIOUS ART…hampered by 2nd tier post in last & unable to use her early speed. On the engine this time. 6-PACIFIC DATE…been very sharp lately & stays put in same class. Probably trying wiring act again with these.

RACE SIX PICK-4 – 2,6,8 w 2,3,6 w 2,4 w 1,3 6-BIG PACKAGE…on a bit of a roll lately with 3 straight wins. Stays put in same class & appears to have edge. 2-KEGLER HANOVER…was out and driving on backside in last denting quick panel. Can rev it up when in mood. 8-NORTHERN NANDI…does have a bit of gate speed so he may be on the prowl looking for mid-pack spot early.

RACE SEVEN 3-A FOOL FOR MARK…giving hints again now that he’s back with familiar family. Always a danger in the lane. 2-GOLDSTAR RAIDER…went first up on backside in last & dented fast 3rd panel (his :27.4+-) Hot property lately. 6-ST PETE STAR…classy veteran tried wiring act in last but nailed in the final strides. Leaves & yields this time.

RACE EIGHT LATE DOUBLE- 2-1, 2-3, 4-1, 4-3 2-ARDIE B SPEED…finally drew a decent post! Paced final 3/4s in 1:23.1 (middle ½ :55) in last. Upsets on best. 4-SUMTHINTALLNSTRONG…was in 4 photos last 5 starts & lost them all! Still, always reliable for good showing. 5-I’M A GIFT…kind of an “even-steven” effort in last as a termite most of the mile. On the engine from PP#5.

RACE NINE SUPER HI-5- 3 w 1,2,4,5 w 1,2,4,5 w 1,2,4,5,9 w ALL 3-SHADOWMISTY…made uncharacteristic miscue around final turn in last. Mile back to 1/16 performance wins. 1-HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS…excellent performance in last form PP9 showing a tad of gate speed & backside brush. 2-HIGHLY SPIRITED…tried double-bubble move in last & did dent 3rd panel a bit. Throwing hints of better now. 5-HOT CHICA BOOMBA…strong first up brush in last and still decent in the lane. Lightly race mare still learning. 4-P L IMPRESSIVE…has great gate speed & may be on the choo-choo train when Hummer leaves. Best of rest.