Thursday’s “Lock” is at The Meadows on race 03 with the #3-What’s Your Beef-Class of this field=Win! Jimmy Pantaleano drives.
Last Lock was off the board and the pick record is at 1004 of 1582 wins with 280 seconds and 108 thirds.
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Oct 20, 2022
It was a dark and stormy night at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Oct. 19) with a steady rain, brisk wind and sloppy track for all to deal with. But much like the postman, it didn’t deter the Downs’ leading driver Kevin Cummings from completing his appointed rounds as he successfully delivered five horses to the Purple Haze Winner’s enclosure despite the elements.
Cummings struck early and often, winning with Rip It Up (2:00.2, $4.40), Gimme The Pacifics (1:59.1, $10.80) and Everdeen (1:59, $3.60) in races two, three and four for the natural hat trick. He then completed his count with JB’s Star Dancer (1:58, $4.20) and Ruthmae Hanover (1:59, $3.00).
The five Wednesday wins give Cummings 98 for the current Batavia meet, putting him 12 ahead of Jim Morrill Jr. (86) and 55 ahead of Dave McNeight III (43).
The one race Cummings didn’t win was the featured $14,000 fillies and mares Open I Handicap pace where John Macdonlad piloted Protect Blue Chip from the pocket to procure the purse.
Ready Set Rock (Denny Bucerri) was sent down the road from her pylon position start, put Protect Blue Chip in the garden spot and had things under control until My Standards (Drew Monti) came calling from fourth at the half in a soggy :59. My Standards forced Ready Set Rock to pick up the pace as she strode alongside in a 1:28 three-quarters, where Tres Chic Bluechip (Kevin Cummings) joined the party with a three-deep move.
As the group entered the stretch, the two outside attackers’ bid failed, allowing room for Protect Blue Chip to vacate the pocket and challenge for the win. While Ready Set Rock was under heavy urging, Macdonald simply tapped the wheel disk once and Protect Blue Chip passed the leader and held off the late closing So Admirable (Shawn McDonough) at the line to win by a neck in 1:58.1.
It was the sixth win of the year for Protect Blue...
HAPPY VALLEY SELECTIONS
(Wednesday, October 19, 2022)
Race 1: #6 Smoothies, #8 On Excel Star, #4 Rainbow Light, #11 Legion Of Merit
Race 2: #2 Lucky Archangel, #4 Spicy Grill, #5 Hercules, #3 Chicken Dance
Race 3: #4 Super Commander, #9 Gold Gold Baby, #6 See U Again, #5 Pretty Queen Prawn
Race 4: #10 Happy Soul, #5 Hero Star, #3 Triple Triple, #9 Regent Glory
Race 5: #2 Exceptional Nice, #9 Amigos Giggle, #5 Amazing Boy, #10 Super Hornet
Race 6: #2 Power Koepp, #12 H Z Tourbillon, #9 Stormtrouper, #8 Starfire Gems
Race 7: #5 Amazing One Plus, #1 Master Delight, #6 Gift Of Lifeline, #10 Storm Legend
Race 8: #2 Drops Of God, #12 Copartner Fionn, #1 Flying Ace, #9 Gallant Waking
Race 1: Horsepower Handicap (1st Section)
#6 Smoothies did well last start when finishing midfield at Sha Tin. He’ll step away here off a dangerous mark and is a huge chance of winning if he can find the right position early on. #8 On Excel Star did well first-up finishing a close-up second. Zac Purton hops up now and it wouldn’t surprise to see him go one better. #4 Rainbow Light is racing well and has consistency on his side. Gate one will ensure he gets his opportunity. #11 Legion Of Merit is also favoured from the inside draw.
Race 2: Swifty Handicap (2nd Section)
#2 Lucky Archangel is racing well and should be close to his peak. He’s been sound across two runs this term and his pairing with Zac Purton is an added bonus. He gets his chance, especially from the ideal draw. #4 Spicy Grill was solid first-up. He can improve here and should do so from the inside gate. #5 Hercules scored a well-deserved win last time out. #3 Chicken Dance won well last start...
Wednesday’s “Lock” stays at Northfield Park on race 11 with the #4-Grace-Another Beaten Fav wins tonight. Anthony Macdonald drives.
Last Lock won again making the pick record at 1004 of 1581 wins with 280 seconds and 108 thirds.
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Monday’s “Lock” is at The Red Mile Race 07 #3-Una Madonna-Drop and pop for top driver David Miller!
Last Lock won again. The pic record sits at 1003 of 1579 wins with 280 seconds and 107 thirds.
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Friday’s “Lock” stays at The Meadows Race 7 on the #4 -Pretty Ricki-another Beaten fav makes amends today. Dave Palone drives.
Last Lock won again! The pick record is at 1001 of 1576 wins with 280 seconds and 107 thirds.
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