Finger Lakes 18 October 2011
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OVERRATED TOAD left his challenge all too late when last sighted here in September but if he's ridden more prominently this time the three-year-old is taken to regain the winning trend. Gilt Edged and Lincolnshire rate best of the remainder.
DESERT DOWN can use her experience to her advantage in this contest and the drop in class is also expected to aid the Ralph D'Alessandro charge in shedding her maiden status. Both newcomers Demilicious and Kowaliga are respected on their debuts.
Royal Vessel can be forgiven her last run but a lack of winning form at this track is a slight concern and, for that reason, C&D winner SYMBOL is preferred. Her most recent effort over track and trip suggested a return to form and she look ready to get her head back in front at this level. Crafty Starlit the best of the rest.
MAGGIE'S MIRACLE bids to land the hat-trick here and while this represents a slight step up in class, the six-year-old mare can take it in her stride and continue in this fine run of form. Beboblues Art and She Spells Trouble are others to take seriously.
LITTLE NIKKI is struggling to find her feet of late but this notable drop in class is likely to bring about a change in fortune. Carlyn Darlyn was back to her best over C&D earlier this month and shouldn't be overlooked, along with Chantilly G.
REPETAL finally broke his maiden tag over C&D last time out and is taken to continue on an upward curve here. It is likely that the three-year-old will be doing his best work at the end of the race but both River In The Woods and Keep In Touch will be there to pounce if he falters.
THE BUTLER DID IT shaped with promise on his debut over track and trip and, with improvement to come, the son of Here's Zealous could prove a class above these. Pleasurific and House Of Toilsome make most appeal of the others.
FIFTY SENSE can boast a useful record over this trip and, if patiently ridden, the Brian McCall inmate can get serious when push comes to shove. Bad Decision won well on his last start and deserves close consideration, along with Flagler Beach.
SILVER SANDY continues to hold his form well, albeit in defeat, and a repeat of his most recent outing at Presque Isle Downs should be enough for him to break his duck. Slew Like Symptoms is of interest but he must reverse form with the reopposing Rush To Riches.
