RACE 1
WIN – Claimers that have not won two races lifetime kick off the Labor Day card, and should be a welcome level of competition for YES IT’S THE TRUTH, who has faced some decent quality out of town this season.
PLACE – ROYAL ELECTRICIAN was scratched from a spot here on Aug. 24 in which he had drawn the rail. Gets outside this time and the services of Kent D. (more…)

RACE 1
WIN – Taking a shot against the favorite here as BODGIT’S JEWEL returns from a layoff for Bond. Lone try on turf was her lone career win, and recent works have been strong. Drill on July 23 was second-fastest behind Nobiz Like Shobiz, and most recent work was third-fastest to Georgetown and Vitruvius.
PLACE – AHVEE’S DESTINY scored in her latest sprinting here, and will be a major player once again for Rice (more…)

RACE 1
WIN – EVER A FRIEND had a tough trip when last seen here on Aug. 9, bottled up between horses into the far turn, and then altering course in deep stretch. Put in a strong rally to come up a nostril shy. Taken to make amends.
PLACE – REDEFINED draws a difficult post given his pressing style, but is clearly a threat given his current form. (more…)