Race 1: Bassman Dave (#1)

• The Pace Projector is predicting that he can be on the lead in a situation favoring the front-runner.
• Has been overmatched against tougher NY-bred allowance company in his recent dirt starts.
• Seems to run his best races when he can be forwardly placed and in the clear.

9-2 on ML

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Race 8: Getmotherarose (#7)

• Had been in great form over the summer, steadily climbing the class ladder with improving efforts.
• Lost all chance at this level last time when stymied in traffic for much of her trip, including in the stretch.
• Should appreciate the slight cutback to 6 furlongs, as she was so impressive winning over this distance two back.

9-2 on ML

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Race 9: Glorious Empire (#11)

• Has run his best races going marathon distances, so he should appreciate the stretch-out.
• Actually showed some signs of life two back when dueling for the lead through fast fractions going a mile.
• Won’t mind a little give in the ground, and the turf course figures to be less-than-firm on Saturday.

6-1 on ML