RON RIPPEY'S PICKS FOR MONDAY, OCT. 5
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Analysis by Ron Rippey
1 - DRIVEN BY SAARLAND became beaten favorite after quitting in slop despite being dropped to this low level by Levine. Another chance against weak field. USUAL SUSPECT has priced slashed in half and cuts back to sprint. CYRUS went four wide. Has some speed.
2 - BRAVE INDY sinks from $35,000 restricted claimer to $6,500 price tag. Rejuvenated in second start for Weaver (20% winners). GREAT PATRIOT drops for third time in a row. OUTOFTHESTICKS turned in a best-of-32 workout for this.
3 - KARMAGEDDON (BEST BET) rallied to salvage second in debut despite fanning five wide. CHARMINGMEGHAN adds blinkers following wide trip in first start. STARLIT MOON/LADY MUTADDA entry finished behind top choice. One will scratch with Hill named to ride both.
4 - MAN OF DANGER has too much early speed for this field. Holds off MATT'S A GIANT again. AMERICAN CRUISER take big drop for always-hot Anthony Dutrow stable.
5 - GHOST TOWN could be something special judging by quick drills. THATSALLSHEWROTE/HAPPY WEEK entry looms main threat. RUDY FLAME is given Lasix by Clement, who wins 24% of the time with that move.
6 - MOLLY MOLLY MOLLY was boxed in during debut before gaining ground. CAMINADORA has to escape also eligibles. STRIKE IT RICH, a $350,000 purchase, vans down from Saratoga and gets Lasix and Bravo. GENUINE CHARM may like switch to grass for McLaughlin, who names his main man Alan Garcia to ride.
7 - AMBLING ROSE cuts back in distance. CHIPPEWA COURT steps up off claim and victory at Spa. Stalks pace prompted by QUIET MOVER.
8 - YIPPETY YIP will not mind soft or yielding turf. ON DEMAND, a $500,000 auction buy, improved with blinkers and switch to lawn. CABLE BOY may have found a home on turf, but has gaps in races. Clement may solve her problems.
9 - DRESSED TO WIN takes huge plunge and stretches out going from turf-to-dirt. Key over GILDED ARROW, POINT ME TO IT and SENTIMENTAL CONCERT.