Monday’s “Lock” is at Batavia on race 12 with the #2-Century Endeavor -Inside post to win here.- Brett Beckwith drives.

Last Lock was 2nd and the pick record is at 1035 of 1645 wins with 296 seconds and 111 thirds.

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SHA TIN SELECTIONS BY DECLAN SCHUSTER
(Sunday, January 15, 2023)

Race 1: #4 Compulsory, #2 Fighting Star, #5 Sunshine Legendary, #9 Euromissile
Race 2: #6 Wins All, #1 Star Of Yuen Long, #11 The Good Deal, #9 Super Kingdom
Race 3: #1 Regency Bo Bo, #5 Daring Pursuit, #2 Brave Dreams, #8 Hurry Hurry Rich
Race 4: #2 Universal Horizon, #3 Multisuper, #13 Super Highway, #6 Denfield
Race 5: #11 Speed Fay Fay, #2 Millennium Falcon, #7 Owners’ Praise, #12 Joyful Genius
Race 6: #4 Sparky Star, #3 Function Patch, #13 My Intelligent, #6 Fast Buck
Race 7: #9 Victory Moments, #7 We Are Hero, #2 Metro Warrior, #5 Pleasant Endeavor
Race 8: #12 Happy Together, #4 Voyage Bubble, #14 Happy Day, #7 Secret Vision
Race 9: #5 Ready To Win, #8 Pulsar Strider, #3 Naboo Legend, #12 Dream Pursuer
Race 10: #7 Navas Two, #5 Galaxy Witness, #12 Tuchel, #8 Tianchi Monster

Race 1: Hung Shui Kiu Handicap

4 Compulsory looks sound and did trial impressively recently. He looks well placed here stepping down to Class 5, which is more than suitable. He gets his chance. #2 Fighting Star has shown glimpses of ability at times. He draws favourably which should ensure he gets the run of the race. #5 Sunshine Legendary is a big threat. He’s tracking towards a first win and does shape as a solid each way prospect due to his powerful closing speed. #9 Euromissile gets Zac Purton aboard. Suspect he’s closing in on a first win.

Race 2: Kam Tin Handicap

6 Wins All steps away from a favourable draw which he requires to show his best. Expect he can take up a forward position on the rail which should ensure he gets the run of the race. He hasn’t won for a while but this should pan out in favour of him. #1 Star Of Yuen Long has the class edge. He’s been competitive in the grades above and he won’t know himself in Class 5. #11 The Good Deal is tracking towards a first win. Karis Teetan’s pairing is...

Friday’s “Lock” is at Northfield Park on race 12 with the #3-Smothastenesewisky -Another Drop and Pop-Parked from 8 hole last out. Aaron Merriman drives.

Last Lock was off the board. The pick record is at 1033 of 1642 wins with 295 seconds and 111 thirds.

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Wednesday’s “Lock” stays at Northfield Park on race 11 with the #5-Pyramid-In top form-Just missed from 7 hole last out. Luke Ebersole drives. Last Lock was 2nd. The pick record is at 1033 of 1640 wins with 294 seconds and 111 thirds.

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Jan 10, 2023

Stalbaum steals the show in Batavia Downs winter opener

By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs

(Photos provided by Batavia Downs)

Former Batavia Downs driving regular Larry Stalbaum has only been racing at the Downs as a part-time ship-in in recent years as his base of operations has moved away from western New York. But after spending more time in Genesee County this past year, Stalbaum was a force to be reckoned with on opening day of the first winter meet in over 20 years as he trained and drove five winners on the 13-race card that produced the highest betting handle since 2019.

“The Bomber” won with Malibu Kid (2:00.2, $2.70), Black Hawk Joe A (1:57, $2.20), Inquiring Mind (2:00.3, $20.00), La Puddie A (1:56.1, $14.20) and American Zest A (1:56.3, $3.30). He also had two thirds from his eight starts giving him a .764 UDR and UTR. Stalbaum was the leading dash driver at Batavia Downs in 2017 when he posted 134 wins that earned $743,422 for his connections.

Downs regular Jim Morrill Jr. also had a big day in the bike winning four races of his own that included a natural hat trick in races eight, nine and 10. The ninth was the co-featured $13,000 Open I trot that he scored with Credit List in a close finish.

Dewey Arnold (Kevin Cummings) went to the front and led the single file field to the half in a swift :56.4 while Morrill sat fifth with Credit List. It wasn’t until the five-eighths that an outer flow formed, led by Share The Wealth (Drew Monti) who was followed by Hobbs (Cory Kreiser). As the top two trotted past three-quarters in 1:26.2, Credit List was locked in fifth and was losing ground. Halfway through the turn, Share The Wealth made a break and at the top of the stretch, Big Box Hanover (Larry Stalbaum) came off the pegs for the drive. This provided Credit List a clear path to the wire that he took to a neck victory in 1:56.4.

It was the fourth win in the last five starts...

Tuesday’s “Lock” is at Northfield Park on race 8 with the #2-Barn Hall-Just missed from 7 hole has 2 hole tonight. Eric Tharps Jr drives.

Last Lock won again. The pick record is at 1033 of 1639 wins with 293 seconds and 111 thirds.

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