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Race 1: 5- High Flyin Sara – DeRuntz hands the lines to Wrenn and looks for some results. 1- ICU Charliet – Could be tough from the rail. 8- Stirling Cordelia – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 2- Annakate – Was a winner last time out but is facing tougher competition this time around. Race 2: 3- Catchajolt – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to complete the Daily Double. 1- Forever LoverLooks to be tough from the rail. 6-Uptown Romance– One of several in here that could make the ticket. 2- Fox Valley Smooch – Could garner a minor share in here. Race 3: 9- Red Hot Lucy – Competes in a race where several could win; this one could edge-out the competition. 2- Always Jazzy – Has the ability to be prominently placed on the ticket. 1- TSM Soul Sister – Could be tough from the rail. Race 4: 6- Rocks Confession – Faded in the stretch in her most recent effort; could see things through tonight. 3- BB Rockette – Was a winner last time out and looks to be right there again tonight. 1- In The Wheelhouse – Could be in the thick of the action from the rail. 2- Cabaret – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta. Race 5: 1- Crazy Lola – Draws the inside advantage and that advantage could be key to being successful tonight. 2- Nintynine – Another that has a big shot in here. 4- Dear Caterina – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 8- Puddle Jumper – Could garner a minor share despite starting from the far outside. Race 6: 2- Steppin Hanover – Has been racing very well and that trend looks to continue. 1- Friendsnheartbeat – Looks to be tough from the rail. 4- Olivia V – Finished third in three of her last four races and could post a similar effort again tonight. 9- Janinne – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the second tier. Race 7: 1- Flight Seelster – Drops in class and draws the rail; looks to be in a spot to win. 2- Save My Dragon – Made the ticket in five of her last six starts and looks to be right there again tonight. 5- Bet On Me Hanover – Won two of her last three but is facing tougher foes this time around. 9- Pinkpolosocks – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta. Race 8: 2- Bellas Quick – Gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 4. 1- Black Lace – Could be tough from the rail. 6- Kayleigh’s Future – Finished third in both of her most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. Race 9: 4- Sgt Molly Pitcher – Could be the one that take’s tonight’ feature. 2- Zumba – Moves to the Loney barn and that has been a positive move for many. 7- Get Your Armor – Looks to be right there despite the poor post position. 5- Power Everywhere – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here. Race 10: 2- Joltn Duel – Dropped to this level last start but draws better this time around and could get the job done in here. 3- Lady Sand Terror – Another that has a big shot in here. 7- Campside Angel – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 1- Shark Mate – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta. Race 11: 2- Clear Character – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 6- Donna Party – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 5- American Grace – Has been racing well and that trend looks to continue. 1- Viewish – Could garner a minor share from the rail. Race 12: 1- Hillary’s Style – Draws the inside advantage and that advantage could be key to being successful in here. 9- Lock Up The Last – Could be tough from the second tier. 3- Strong Together – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 2- Scirocco Sarah – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here. Race 13: 8- Maddys Dolly – Has the ability to get the job done despite starting from the far outside. 6- Edita Hanover – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 7- Mcnickels Mcdimes – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 2- Norma Jean – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 1- KJ’s Foxy Lady – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five. Race 14: 9- Missy Tap Tina – Was an easy winner last time out and could strike again tonight to lead off the Late Double. 2- Hula Lu – Drops in class to a level where she shows being very competitive. 8- Right On Time – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 3- Twinky – Looks to be in the thick of the action. Race 15: 4- Schmatie – Drops in class and looks to take tonight’s finale. 3- Braggin Hanover – Made the ticket in both of her most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. 5- Blueridge Adalia – Won her most recent effort and could be right there again tonight. 2- TT’s Little Lass – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.