Tuesday’s “Lock” is at Northfield Park on race 2 with the #5-Desperado Hall -Nice looking trotter-Aaron Merriman drives.
Last Lock won again! The pick record is at 908 of 1424 wins with 251 seconds and 94 thirds.
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Apr 12, 2022
Nui Ba Den N rallies to upset in Plainridge feature
By Tim Bojarski for the Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts
Photos courtesy of Tom Melanson
After sitting seventh at the three-quarter pole in a full field of eight, Nui Ba Den N (Brandon Parker) found his best foot late to upend his foes in the $25,000 Winners-Over featured pace on opening day at Plainridge Park Monday afternoon (April 11) in front of a very robust trackside crowd.
Some Waratah A (Shawn Gray) and Put To Right (Kevin Switzer Jr.) changed leads in the first three-eighths with the latter taking control in front of the stands. Positions remained unchanged to the half when Skyway Victor (Bruce Ranger) came first over to challenge. As the field passed three-quarters, Skyway Victor took control by almost a length from Put To Right, but the race was far from over.
Nui Ba Den N was sitting seventh and five lengths off at this point but Brandon Parker was able to shake loose from the pylons and tip his horse three deep into the last turn. He remained three wide through the entire bend but was still two lengths behind Skyway Victor at the head of the stretch. But under mild urging from Parker, Nui Ba Den N kept on pacing and eventually cleared in deep stretch and won by three-quarters of a length in 1:52.1, setting a new lifetime mark.
It was the sixth win in 12 starts and tenth in the money finish this year for Nui Ba Den N ($12.40), raising his bankroll to $35,211 for owner George Dremonas. Chris Petrelli trains the winner.
The $20,000 upper level conditioned pace featured a dominant performance from Keystone Dakota (Bruce Ranger) who took a new lifetime record with his win. Ranger left sharply with Keystone Dakota from the gate and was never headed from there. After blasting through quarters of :27.3, :53.4 and 1:21.3 with the rest of the field trying to keep up, Keystone Dakota extended his lead...
HAPPY VALLEY SELECTIONS (Wednesday, April 13, 2022) Race 1: #9 Star Of Red, #1 Star Of Wuyi, #8 Carry The Diamond, #10 Mudita
Race 2: #10 E Honey, #8 Sunny And Gold, #5 Viva Mama, #3 Inestimable
Race 3: #4 Nordic Combined, #2 Harmony N Home, #11 Amigos Giggle, #3 Street Scream
Race 4: #1 V Chevaliers, #3 Nearly Fine, #5 Rainbow Light, #6 Viva Popcorn
Race 5: #5 See U Again, #4 Hardly Swears, #9 Ahead A Head, #6 Sight Hero
Race 6: #7 HK Dragon, #9 E Legend, #10 Red Impact, #1 Fast Pace
Race 7: #10 Beauty Nova, #5 Nothing New, #4 Beauty Glory, #2 Gallant Crown Race 8: #8 Seizing The Moment, #5 Party Warrior, #9 California Redwood, #2 Decisive Twelve
Race 9: #4 Eason, #3 Armour Eagle, #2 Toronado Phantom, #9 Stock Legend Race 1: Percival Handicap (2nd Section) #9 Star Of Red turned his form around last start. He’s coming to hand for trainer Benno Yung who looks to have got him going well. Expect further improvement here. #1 Star Of Wuyi is better than his record suggests. He makes the step down in grade and it wouldn’t surprise to see him turn up here in a big, big way. #8 Carry The Diamond is competitive in his spot. He draws well and is favoured with Zac Purton engaged. #10 Mudita is steadily improving. He draws a touch awkward but does command respect. Race 2: Percival Handicap (1st Section) #10 E Honey slots in light. He’s closing in on another win and with conditions favouring him here, he does shape as the one to beat, especially with Joao Moreira up. #8 Sunny And Gold is racing well. He came close last start and any improvement from that run holds him in good stead. #5 Viva Mama draws well in his bid for back-to-back wins. He remains in Class 5 which suits, and he should get every chance...
There is a Pick 6 carryover of $45,509 heading into the Thursday April 14th card.
The sequence kicks off with Race 4 and an approximate post time of 2:54pm.
The 9 race card has a first post of 1:20pm.
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Thursday’s “Lock” is at Yonkers on race 02 with the #5-Lettuceriprita A-Won last 3 going for 4. Jordon Stratton drives.
Last Lock was 3rd and the pick record is at 905 of 1419 wins with 250 seconds and 94 thirds.
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HAPPY VALLEY SELECTIONS
(Wednesday, April 06, 2022) Race 1: #2 Special M, #4 Whizz Kid, #5 Forte, #1 Harmony Fire
Race 2: #5 Victorious Seeker, #2 Natural Storm, #3 Super Hong Kong, #6 Winning Volatility
Race 3: #8 Humble Steed, #11 Smiling Face, #3 Mister Arm, #7 Diamond Star
Race 4: #2 Money Catcher, #4 Enjoying, #5 Sunny Star, #1 Telecom Fighters Race 5: #11 Faribault, #6 Shining Fortune, #5 Noble One, #1 Mighty Valor
Race 6: #5 Exceptional Nice, #8 Nothing Impossible, #9 The Anomaly, #1 Cinquante Cinq
Race 7: #6 Sure Joyful, #3 Flaming Eagle, #8 Gang Of Brothers, #2 Bingo Bingo
Race 8: #7 Harrier Jet, #1 Fabulous Eight, #2 Kokushi Musou, #10 Hero Star Race 9: #4 Star Brite, #1 Transcendent, #2 Sky Forever, #6 Flaming Passion Race 1: Connaught Handicap #2 Special M doesn’t know how to run a poor race. He’s holding his condition – as he has done all season – and with Zac Purton engaged he shapes as the one to beat. #4 Whizz Kid is expected to roll forward and find the front. He’ll take some catching under Joao Moreira after narrowly missing last time out. #5 Forte can improve again off the back of a solid effort last start. He’s favoured at the bottom of the weight scale. #1 Harmony Fire has the class and easily does his best racing at Happy Valley. Keep safe. Race 2: Murray Handicap #5 Victorious Seeker is a threat over this distance. He should get a charmed run throughout and is favoured against this group. #2 Natural Storm is closing in on another win. He draws favourably with gate one and is armed with Joao Moreira who, on Sunday, nailed a three-timer. #3 Super Hong Kong is in career-best form with two wins from his last four starts. #6 Winning Volatility has claims. He’ll need a...
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