Sardella's Selections
Friday Picks- March 12th
Race 1: 3- He’s So Coole: Qualified well, found a soft spot; 7- Red Eye Blue Chip: The one to beat drew outside; 5- Lilasue: Last start last year locally was a good one; 1- Heroic Heartofmine
Race 2: 2- Princess Dare: Has the ability to pull off the upset; 4- Money For College: Strong closing second in a start he needed; 5- Red Stick: Broke his maiden against similar
Race 3: 2- Lima Echo: Closed in :59 last week, shot at a price for Dobson; 4- Dws Smooth Talker: Coming off a strong qualifier; 1- Current Ca Ching: Capable but vulnerable favorite; 3- Movie Star Shuttle
Race 4: 1- Break The News Controls this one from the rail; 3- Sadies Place: Used twice when a strong third, shot on best; 4- Fiesta Camcun: Top three stand out; 5- Ryan Elite
Race 5: 2- L’argent Hall: Flew home for second from post eight, in to win; 1- Sweet Apple Annie: May need a start; 6- CJD’s Wishbone: Early speed, always close; 4- Lucky Crown
Race 6: 7- Pembroke Flex: Aired in last, names his margin again for Cappello; 3- R Capital Gains: Shuffled in last, value for second; 1- Cowboy Gold: Likely favored in exactas; 2- Daibin N
Race 7: 2- Pimlicos Treasure: Looking to pick up where she left off last year; 3- Bjs The Bomb: Good enough to win last, the one to beat; 4- Devilish Miss: Tough first start back; 9- Hitachi
Race 8: 3- Laser Lavec: Aired two big at the Big M; 7- Fox Valley Shannon: Coming off a convincing win; 5- Sams Honeybee: Came charging hard for second in last; 1- Oye Oye
Race 9: 1- Big Z Credit: Moves up but all the way in; 2- Bubba Dunn: May be ready to win; 3- Jolies Prayer
Race 10: 3- Sensational Prayer: Didn’t get beat on the lead last year; 8- Battleshoe Victor: The one to beat despite post eight; 6- Getthemoney: Drops out of the open; 1- Chip And Run
Race 11: 8- Konchie: Will be on the move early for Aldrich; 3- Armbro Barrister: A champion trotter every year; 2- Docdor Chaser: Needed last; 1- Nevada T
Race 12: 5- Superstar Hall: Give the invader a look at a price; 3- Deliberate: On the board three times this season; 6- Sjsinthedough: Ultra impressive winner in last, tougher spot here; 1- VIP Vacation
Race 13: 4- Super Star K: Was strong last season, slim edge in the finale; 2- Dollar Store: Right there with the top one; 6- DW’s Ranger: Crawfords choice; 7- Desperado Don
Best Bets: Pembroke Flex, 6th Break The News, 4th Best Bets: Lima Echo, 3rd
Saturday Afternoon Picks- March 13th
Race 1: 2- Baylander: Cappellos choice is best with his best; 3- Stylish Guy: Will be looking for the two hole; 1- Fun Time: Local debut from the pole
Race 2: 1- Armbro Dizzy: Controls this from the rail; 4- Cleaning Lady: Flew home in last in a start she needed; 2- Lima Belle: Back down in company; 6- Swift Energy
Race 3: 5- Silver Delivery: Need only behave to beat these; 7- Miss Anastasi: Should hit the board; 4- Jetties: Second in her last start last year
Race 4: 8- Howies Son Of Art: Solid second in his return, value from post eight; 1- Dreamy Diamond: Expect improvement from the rail; 5- Somebody Loves Me: Good looking qualifier; 7- Cadie J
Race 5: 7- CSI What’s My Name: Invader looks to be in a good spot; 9- Tombstone Yankee: Seconds in two starts this year; 2- Broadway Score: Big effort for third at a big price; 1- Bottoms Up
Race 6: 3- Four Starz Elder: Comes in with a solid resume for a maiden; 7- Hamptimburgh: Qualifier says he’s ready; 8- P L Dragon: First time starter from post eight; 4- Prime Escape
Race 7: 3- Western Prize: May get a little value here; 4- Ryan Seelster: Ended up last year very strong; 2- Just Sit N Wait: Closed well from post eight in his return; 1- Sight To Behold
Race 8: 6- Driving In Style: Named her margin last week, can do it again; 7- Princess Jalona: Had late pace when a closing third, edge for second at a price; 1- Riverbank Hanover: Will be the favorite for second; 3- Chantal Hall
Race 9: 8- Steadys Bad Boy: Strong qualifier indicates he’s best despite post eight; 7- Hood River: Another invader with a big shot; 1- Chris Kassa: Speed and the rail; 4- Midnight Delight
Race 10: 8- Frenchies Pride: Taking another shot from post eight with what appears to be the best horse; 6- Majo Just Do It: First local start; 1- High Season: Great trip from the rail; 2- Riverboat Siren
Race 11: 4- Danger Hall: Strong closing second says he’s read to win; 6- Yankee Deluxe: Finished behind the top one last week; 2- Ibelieve Ibelieve: Coming off a maiden win; 1- Kibosh
Race 12: 4- King Brew: Veteran is coming off a win at Monty; 2- Wisdom Way: The one to catch; 1- Blazing Winner: Off to a slow start this year; 9- Dig The Muscles
Race 13: 8- Macho Uno: Just beat much better, post eight no problem; 1- Seeboomook Direct: Likely next best; 5- Amazing Stand: Toss last, expect speed; 7- Double The Trouble
Best Bets: Driving In Style, 8th Silver Delivery, 3rd Best Longshot: Frenchies Pride, 10th
Saturday Evening Picks- March 13th
Race 1: 4- Major Jette: Strong freshman campaign in the stakes, edge in the opener; 7- Manhattan Cam: Strong second in his return; 8- Mojo’s Magic: Set fast fractions in his only qualifier; 2- Lesleys Girl
Race 2: 3- Bet Howie O: Just jogged against similar, repeats for Derue; 5- Hes A Willie Too: Went a strong qualifier; 2- Nuclear Heat: Came back off the layoff very well; 4- Its Ben Real
Race 3: 3- Durable: Big effort for second, ready to win; 8- Ideal Artist: Needs to get involved early but gets a chance; 2- Hot Love: Closed well from post eight, moves in; 1- Moon Lake
Race 4: 7- Ideal Michael: His ‘B’ game beats these; 2- Delco Tross: Charged hard for third in a start he needed; 5- Blue Chip Rock N: Has the ability but will need a tightener; 1- Causeway Bay Star
Race 5: 3- Bet The Town: Schnittker invader is razor sharp; 4- Giddy Up Delight: Wrapped up when a winner last week; 1- Bettors Curse: Rail for his return; 6- Signthepaige
Race 6: 6- Bet Your Britches: Aired in a career best last week; 1- CC Make A Buck: Solid threat from the rail; 3- Toms Wealth: Flew home for second in his local debut
Race 7: 2- Carlo Hall: In a spot to thrive if he’s ready; 8- Grampa Gus: Shot at a big price; 4- Another Mike: Having a big year already; 1- How Forever Feels
Race 8: 5- Armbro Chivalry: Got a tightener in last, shot here for Cappello; 7- Premieronbroadway: Aired at 9-1 last week; 8- Blue Collar Raider: The one to beat drew post eight; 4- Artiology
Race 9: 1- Fox Valley Seth: Just won in 1:54 at Yonkers, threepeats; 4- Outback Papeete: Had late pace when fourth, can improve; 9- Tyrant Hanover: Will get a great trip from the second tier; 5- Pembroke Blitz
Race 10: 5- Pence Hanover: Looks to stay hot; 1- Sendhimdownthepike: Moves all the way in after closing well for fourth; 3- Eastover Court: Pulled off a shocker at 89-1; 2- Works For Me
Race 11: 6- Jazz Band: Wired them in his return to the Spa in last, repeats for Frankie; 2- Little Mister: Top ones top threat; 1- Ricks Crossroads: Rail for a great trip; 9- Peterson
Race 12: 6- Raytheking: Gets a good of a shot as any; 1- This Dragon Dances: Returns to his role on the engine; 3- Battersby N: Swooped the group in last; 5- Jacobs Western
Race 13: 8- Renoir: No reason he’ll stop winning; 4- Doggone Incredible: Steps up off an easy win; 2- More Hi Ho: Capable of a big mile; 1- Cool Operator
Best Bets: Fox Valley Seth, 9th Renoir, 13th Best Longshot: Armbro Rivalry, 8th