Arlington 8-28-21 Race 1 #1 MORRISTON (D) (Stalker)

Arlington 8-28-21

Race 1

#1 MORRISTON (D) (Stalker) Made some progress from just off the pace when second over the track and distance three weeks ago in his second start since being claimed by Stephen Asmann. Dark bay has a record of 4-2-2-0 on this oval and Asmann won with one of his last six runners in claiming events. Son of Hampton Court is ranked first on BRIS Prime Power and can be in good position throughout with Perez retaining the mount.

#6 GRAND HIDEAWAY (D) (Closer) Comes off a third-place finish in an even effort over 5 furlongs facing better on grass one week ago. Gray won two of his three previous starts on this Polytrack and trainer Gulick has won with 24% of his runners at this meet. 4-year-old can be running late with Tavares riding.

#3 CRANKSHAFT (U) (Speed) Faded to finish fifth after vying for the early lead over 5 ½ furlongs in his latest this month. Trainer Silva has had a rough meet but gelding has a record of 10-1-1-3 on this oval and can be on or near the early lead with apprentice Lopez in the saddle.

#5 RAHFEE TOWN (E) (Presser) Faded to finish unplaced ovder the track and distance at this level in his latest this month in his first start since being claimed by Hugo Rodriguez. Chestnut has hit the board in two of his four starts on all-weather tracks and Rodriguez has won with 19% of his runners at this meet. 6-year-old can be in the early mix with Felix remaining aboard.

#4 PACHI (E) (Stalker) Comes off a well-beaten fourth-place finish over the track and distance at this level this month. Trainer Perez wins with 12% of his claimers and gelding has won one of three starts here and can be stalking the early pace with Camacho in the irons.

#2 RENEGADE BOB (U) (Closer) Rallied from just off the pace when defeating easier at this distance at Fairmount three weeks ago. Trainer Hughes has won with just 7% of his runners at this meet and dark bay takes on better here and failed to hit the board in four previous starts on this oval.

Race 2

#5 STAR ON THE MAP (D) (Presser) Gave way to finish unplaced after showing some early run in his debut over 5 ½ furlongs in a maiden special weight event in his debut here eight days ago. Son of Liam’s Map cost $70K as a yearling and trainer Rivelli wins with 19% of his second-time starters. Colt figures to be in the early mix and tough at this level with Loveberry up.

#1 VITALE (E) (Stalker) Comes off a well-beaten second-place finish over 5 furlongs in his debut here early this month. Trainer Block wins with 22% of his runners in maiden claiming events and son of Overanalyze is a half-brother to four winners. Bay can be a factor with Lopez retaining the mount.

#6 BIRDMAN RICHIE (1st Starter) Debuts for trainer Rivelli, who wins with 28% of his first-time starters and son of new sire Noble Bird is a half-brother to three winners. Chestnut has been working forwardly and is likely ready for a decent first outing with Baird in the saddle.

#8 MEATABALL (D) (Closer) Was not a factor when unplaced in a maiden special weight event over 1 1/16 miles this month in his third outing and second after a short break. Trainer DiVito wins with 13% of his runners going from a route to a sprint and dark bay can be trying to close under apprentice Lopez, who has won with one of his last four rides for the barn. #3 LIFE IS GRAND (E) (Closer) Did not threaten when a well-beaten fourth of five runners in his debut over 5 furlongs here earlier this month. Trainer Delong wins with 18% of his second-time starters and son of Can the Man could show more with Tavares remaining aboard.

#4 LAYTON THE DAY (D) (Presser) Second from the Delong barn tries the Polytrack for the first time off a weakening third-place finish after vying for the early lead over 5 furlongs at Fairmount a few days ago. Colt has hit the board in three of five starts and can be a pace factor with Camacho riding.

#2 ERUDITE (1st Starter) Newcomer by 11% first-out sire Exaggerator is out of a mare by Half Ours, whose offspring win 14% of their first outings. Chestnut’s works are on the light side and trainer Dorochenko wins with just 3% of his first-time starters.

#7 ACHILLES (1st Starter) Second debutant from the Dorochenko barn is by 12% first-out sire Lookin At Lucky. Colt’s works are also average and is also best watched in his first outing.

Race 3

#4 BOOM BOX (E) (Closer) Closed to narrowly missed when second over the course and distance at this level in his latest this month. Gelding has a record of 29-6-7-7 on this turf and trainer Reid has won with 11% of his runners at this meet. Chestnut figures to get a solid pace to close into with Uske retaining the mount.

#7 MONGOL BULL (E) (Speed) Held on to win his latest after leading from the start over the course and distance in his latest this month. Trainer Rainwater wins with 29% of runners that won last time out and son of Hard Spun has won eight of his 17 starts here. Bay can be on or near the early lead under Perez, who has won with four of his last nine rides for the barn.

#2 W W KAN DO (U) (Speed) Weakened to finish fourth over 6 furlongs after leading early facing easier at Fairmount in his latest last month and tries turf for the first time. Trainer Wilborn has won with 22% of his runners this year and gelding should take to the surface being by Kantharos. Gelding can be part of a fast early pace with Ulloa remaining aboard.

#1 EASTER MUSIC (E) (Stalker) Weakened when sixth over 5 ½ furlongs on the main track in his latest at this level this month. Chestnut won one of his four previous starts on this turf and trainer Hernandez won with four of his last eight runners making this surface change. 5-year-old can be stalking the early pace with Baird riding.

#3 GREELEY’S ICE (E) (Presser) Faded to finish unplaced at this level over 5 ½ furlongs on the main track in his latest this month. Dark bay failed to hit the board in two previous starts on turf and has not won in a long time.

#5 DUMBMARK (U) (Stalker) Has not raced since making progress to finish third over 5 ½ furlongs on the main track over one year ago. Dark bay has a record of 9-1-3-2 on this turf but may just need this outing.

#6 RIPE ATTACK (D) (Stalker) Gave way to finish unplaced over the course and distance in late-July. Trainer Swearingen wins with 10% of his claimers and dark bay can be near the front early but has failed to win in five starts on turf.

Race 4 #3 JUJU’S SPECIALGIRL (E) (Presser) Was prominent from the start when winning her latest over the course and distance at this level this month. Chestnut has a record of 15-3-4-2 on turf and trainer Rivelli wins with 34% of his runners that won last time out. Daughter of Winslow Homer can be in good position from the start with Loveberry retaining the mount.

#7 STORMY EMPIRE (U) (Stalker) Was reclaimed by Frank Kirby when drawing off to defeat easier by over eight lengths at Fairmount in her latest early this month. Kirby has won with 13% of his runners at this meet and 5-year-old hit the board in two of six previous starts on turf. Mare can be near the front early under Sanchez, who has won with two of his last four rides for the barn.

#6 FIRST SQUADRON (U) (Presser) Hit the board in two of her four previous starts on turf and led from the start when defeating easier on the Polytrack over 5 ½ furlongs in her latest eight days ago. Trainer Cook won with two of his last 17 runners that won last time out and mare can be in the early mix with Gallardo riding.

#1 HEY HEY (U) (Closer) Was not a serious threat when sixth over the course and distance in her latest eight days ago but has a record of 8-1-3-1 on this turf. Trainer Candelas has won with 8% of her runners at this meet and daughter of Haynesfield can be closing late with Perez again in the saddle.

#2 NICE AND TRUE (E) (Presser) Weakened when fourth after vying for the early lead over the course and distance at this level in her latest this month. Daughter of Square Eddie has won three of her 16 career starts and trainer Gulyas has won with 11% of runners this year. Dark bay can be a pace factor with Uske retaining the mount.

#4 STRAIGHT UP SMARTY (U) (Stalker) Stablemate of the top selection was not a threat when unplaced over 7 furlongs at Mountaineer in her latest a few days ago. Rivelli wins with 25% of his runners on grass and mare has won five of her 17 starts on this turf. Bay can be running from off the pace under Baird, who has won with 36% of his rides for the barn in the past two months.

#5 SHOWIT (U) (Closer) Has not raced since fading to finish sixth over 6 furlongs at Oaklawn in March. Trainer Mason has won with 12% of her runners at this meet and bay should find a decent pace to chase but failed to win in seven previous starts on grass.

Race 5

#4 ONCEWEWEREBROTHERS (D) (Stalker) Flattened out when second after making progress from just off the pace in his latest over 5 ½ furlongs earlier this month. Gray has a record of 6-1-2-0 on this Polytrack and trainer Zawitz wins with 14% of his claimers and has won with 26% of his starters at this meet. Son of Cairo Prince can be in good early position with Wiseman remaining aboard.

#6 SPLASH FOR GOLD (D) (Closer) Comes off a third-place finish in an even effort over the track and distance facing better eight days ago. Son of More Than Ready has hit the board in three of five starts here and trainer Mason wins with 14% of her runners in claiming events. Dark bay can be running late with Camacho retaining the mount.

#3 FORT RIDGE (E) (Closer) Second from the Mason barn faded to finish unplaced over 1 1/16 miles at this level in his latest this month. Mason wins with 14% of her runners going from a route to a sprint and gray has won two of his three previous starts at this distance. Son of Fort Prado can be closing with Gallardo again in the saddle. #8 TALE OF THE NILE (D) (Stalker) Faded when unplaced over the track and distance facing better in his latest this month in his second start since being claimed by Fernando Bahena. Son of Pioneerof the Nile has hit the board in two of his four starts on this oval and Bahena wins with 15% of his claimers. Gelding can be stalking the early pace under Ulloa, who has won with five of his last 15 rides for the barn.

#7 TIMINGISEVERYTHING (D) (Closer) Made late progress when third over 5 ½ furlongs in his latest this month and has won one of his 16 starts on this oval. Trainer Slager has won with 14% of his runners at this meet and gelding can be closing late with Ortega riding.

#1 OFFLEE FUN (D) (Closer) Closed to finish fourth over 5 ½ furlongs as the favorite in his latest this month in his fourth start of the year. Dark bay has won just two of his 30 starts on this Polytrack but won over the track and distance at this level earlier this meet and can be a contender for a share with Uske up.

#2 STRATE REMARK (D) (Presser) Makes his first start for trainer Schlenk and has not raced since showing little over 5 ½ furlongs at Oaklawn in April. Chestnut has won one of four previous starts on all- weather tracks and can be forwardly placed early but Schlenk failed to win with last five runners that had not raced for 90+ days.

#5 MAXIMUS IMAGE (E) (Closer) Was not a factor when unplaced over 1 1/16 miles at this level earlier this month in his first start after a short break. Trainer Zawitz has won with 26% of his runners at this meet but gelding failed to win in six previous starts at this distance and needs improvement off his latest effort to be competitive.

Race 6

#2 ETCHED IN STONE (E) (Closer) Finished well when second at this level over the course and distance in his latest as the favorite earlier this month in his second start after a short break. Son of Cairo Prince has a record of 3-1-2-0 on grass and trainer Rivelli wins with 34% of his runners that were beaten as the favorite last time out. Gray can be along from off the pace with Emigh in the saddle.

#8 CITY DRIFTER (E) (Stalker) Rallied from just off the pace when winning his latest over the course and distance at this level this month. Trainer Davis wins with 13% of his runners that won last time out and son of 12% grass sire Temple City has won four of his 11 career starts. Dark bay figures to be stalking the early pace with Lopez retaining the mount.

#6 NAME REJECTED (E) (Stalker) Tries grass for the first time off a fading fifth-place finish over 6 furlongs at Ellis two weeks ago in his first start since April. Chestnut should take to turf being by Munnings and a half-brother to two winners on grass and trainer DiVito wins with 21% of his runners second off a layoff. BRIS Prime Power choice can be near the front early with Loveberry riding.

#7 KENNESAW (E) (Speed) Second from the Rivelli barn was involved from the start when a close second over the course and distance earlier this month. Rivelli wins with 29% of his runners in allowance events and chestnut has a record of 6-2-2-0 on turf. Son of Commissioner can be on or near the early lead with Baird in the irons.

#3 ONCOMING TRAIN (E) (Stalker) Another from the DiVito barn trying turf for the first time faded to finish unplaced over 6 furlongs at Churchill in his latest in June. DiVito wins with 15% of his runners that have not raced for 46-90 days and gelding has a decent pedigree for the surface. Dark bay can be forwardly placed from the start with Graham in the irons.

#9 ONE PUTT RICHIE (D) (Stalker) Main Track Only entrant was not a factor when unplaced in a stakes over one mile on grass in his latest here three weeks ago in his third start since being claimed by Elias Lopez. Gray has a record of 4-3-1-0 on this Polytrack and can be a factor if this event is taken off the turf.

#4 LAKE MILLS (U) (Speed) Moves up in class for his turf debut off a gate-to-wire score over 6 furlongs on the main track here this month. Gray has a good pedigree for turf and trainer Kirby has won with 18% of his runners this year. 3-year-old can be a pace factor with Sanchez retaining the mount.

#5 WELL TOLD (U) (Stalker) Was not a factor when unplaced over 6 furlongs on the main track in his latest here two weeks ago in his first outing since June. Trainer Harty wins with 15% of his runners making this surface change but bay did not threaten in one previous start on turf.

#1 KOSHER COWBOY (U) (Speed) Gave way to finish unplaced after vying for the early lead over the course and distance facing easier last month. Son of Conveyance has won one of his four career starts and can be a brief pace factor breaking from the rail with Wiseman riding.

Race 7

#5 BALADI (U) (Presser) Was involved from the start when winning his debut over 6 furlongs at Ellis last month. Trainer Walsh wins with 18% of his runners in non-graded stakes and has won with 18% of his starters this year. Son of Pioneerof the Nile is out of a stakes winning mare by Tapit and can be in good position from the start while getting Lasix added and Graham comes to retain the mount.

#6 ONE TIMER (E) (Speed) Led from the start when winning the Victoria over 5 ½ furlongs at Woodbine in his latest last month and is unbeaten in two starts, including one on this oval. Trainer Rivelli wins with 34% of his runners that won last time out and son of Trappe Shot figures to be the one to catch with Baird remaining aboard.

#8 LAND REMEMBERED (U) (Presser) Lost chances through a slow start when third on grass at Ellis in his latest last month in his first start since winning his debut on this oval in June. Trainer McGaughey won with one of his three runners at this meet and has won with 17% of his starters this year. Gray can be forwardly placed from the start with Felix up.

#9 NOBALS (U) (Closer) Makes his first start for trainer Rivelli and rallied from off the pace to win his debut on the all-weather surface at Presque Isle last month. Rivelli wins with 34% of his runners in non- graded stakes and son of Noble Mission can be running late with Morales in the irons.

#2 MAGICIAN STONE (U) (Stalker) Rallied from just off the pace when breaking his maiden over 5 furlongs on grass here earlier this month in his second outing. Son of Street Boss is out of a mare by Pulpit and trainer Dorochenko has won with 8% of his runners this year. Bay can be stalking the early pace with Severino retaining the mount.

#10 ROYAL COURT (U) (Closer) Made some progress from just off the pace when second in his debut over 5 furlongs at Presque Isle in mid-July. Trainer Harty wins with 12% of his second-time starters and son of Tiznow is out of a mare by Bernardini. Bay can be a contender for a share from off the pace under Bowen, who has won with three of his last 12 rides for the barn. #1 SUBURBAN COURT (U) (Speed) Drew off to break his maiden by over nine lengths in his latest over 5 furlongs this month in his third start and first on this oval. Trainer Morey wins with 29% of his runners that broke their maiden last time out and colt can be in the early mix with Carroll aboard.

#3 PEERLESS COURT (U) (Closer) Closed from just off the pace when breaking his maiden over 5 furlongs at Presque Isle earlier this month. Blinkers and Lasix are added by trainer Hiles, who has won with 27% of his runners this year. Son of Exaggerator can be trying to close with Doyle riding.

#7 RED LABEL (U) (Speed) Tries an all-weather track for the first time off a gate-to-wire maiden breaking win at this distance at Ellis last month. Dark bay figures to be a brief pace factor with Court here to retain the mount.

#4 DRIVEN ONE (1st Starter) Debuts for trainer Mason, who has won with 12% of her runners at this meet. Dark bay has a decent win-early pedigree but Mason wins with just 6% of her first-time starters and colt finds a tough spot for his first outing.

Race 8

#1 QUEENS UP (U) (Closer) Closed from off the pace when winning her debut over 5 ½ furlongs here three weeks ago. Trainer DiVito wins with 19% of his runners that broke their maiden last time out and has won with 19% of his starters since the beginning of this year. Daughter of promising young sire Classic Empire is a half-sister to four other winners and can be along late with Baird again in the saddle.

#7 PLUS CHIC (U) (Stalker) Rallied from just off the pace when winning her debut over 5 furlongs on grass early this month. Daughter of More Than Ready is out of a stakes winning mare and trainer Boyce wins with 25% of her runners making this surface change and has won with 33% of her starters at this meet. Dark bay can be in good early position with Roman retaining the mount.

#9 PURR SEA (U) (Stalker) Stablemate of the second top selection drew off to easily win her debut by 13 lengths last month. Boyce wins with 20% of her runners in non-graded stakes and daughter of Midshipman is a half-sister to one other winner. 2-year-old can be a factor with Bowen remaining aboard.

#3 SHEZ RECKLESS (U) (Speed) Led from the start when winning her debut over 5 furlongs here in June. Trainer Rivelli wins with 25% of his runners that have not raced for 46-90 days and chestnut figures to be sent early with Loveberry riding.

#2 UPSIDE DOWN (U) (Speed) Second from the Rivelli barn led throughout to break her maiden over 5 furlongs last month in her second outing. Rivelli has won with 36% of his runners at this meet and bay can be in the early mix with Emigh in the irons.

#5 WONDERSTRUCK (U) (Stalker) Closed late when second after losing her early position over 5 furlongs in her debut at Presque Isle earlier this month. Trainer Harty wins with 12% of his second-time starters and daughter of Street Boss can be trying to close with Carroll in the saddle.

#6 CHACALOSA (U) (Stalker) Finished second after chasing the early pace over 1 1/16 miles in her latest this month in her second outing and first on the Polytrack. Daughter of Jess’s Dream is a half-sister to one winner but maiden against winners faces a tough task here. #8 SUMMER BELL (U) (Closer) Was not a threat when unplaced over 5 ½ furlongs three weeks ago in her second outing. Trainer Mitchell won with two of his last 11 runners in non-graded stakes but filly appears unlikely to find needed improvement to be a factor.

#10 WAY OF LIFE (U) (Closer) Did not threaten when behind the top selection over 5 ½ furlongs three weeks ago. Daughter of Street Boss has hit the board in one of two starts but is another that needs to find more to be a factor.

#4 PRINCEDREAMCESS (1st Starter) and #11 TONE IT UP (1st Starter) both debut for trainer Mason, who wins with just 6% of her first-time starters. The pair have been working well enough but either would be a surprise for the win.

Best Bets:

Race 4

#3 JUJU’S SPECIALGIRL (E) (Presser) Was prominent from the start when winning her latest over the course and distance at this level this month. Chestnut has a record of 15-3-4-2 on turf and trainer Rivelli wins with 34% of his runners that won last time out. Daughter of Winslow Homer can be in good position from the start with Loveberry retaining the mount.

Wagering Strategy:

$20 Win #3 JUJU’S SPECIALGIRL = $20

$5 Exacta 3 with 6,7 = $10

$2 Pick Three 3 with 3,4,6 with 2,6,8 = $18

Race 7

Wagering Strategy:

$20 Win #5 BALADI = $20

$5 Exacta 5 with 6,8 = $10

$5 Double 5 with 1,7,9 = $15