from the Meadowlands Publicity Department

East Rutherford, NJ — Each week, Meadowlands racing analyst Bob Heyden ranks the contenders for the $1 million Meadowlands Pace on July 18.

Rank, Horse, Driver, Trainer, Owner, Bob Heyden’s comments
1, Well Said, Ron Pierce, Steve Elliott, Jeff Snyder and Lothlorien. Tries to become the eighth colt to win North America Cup and Pace. Ron Pierce: “I don’t see any reason why he can’t continue what he’s doing and beat these colts in the Pace, too.”

2, Art Colony, John Campbell, Casie Coleman, Tom Hill. NA Cup runner-up to Well Said is heading back in the right direction after some early season sickness.

3, If I Can Dream, George Brennan, Tracy Brainard, Bulletproof Enterprises. Art Rooney Pace winner took the week off after finishing sixth in NA Cup. Full brother to Western Terror who did not live up to his name until the latter half of his 3-year-old season.

4, Chasin Racin, David Miller, Brenda Teague, Elmer Fannin. Took a breather after finishing seventh in NA Cup. Consistent earner was second in $500,000 Hooiser Cup.

5, Drop Red, George Brennan, Bob Horowitz, Randy Perry. Uncorked convincing 1:49 score against older horses July 4. Broke stride in Canada, but is 10 for 11 on the board here and that should land him a spot in the final.

6, Hypnotic Blue Chip, Tim Tetrick, Mark Harder, Deena Rachel Frost, Stable 45, and Robert Murphy. Closed from the clouds in :26.1 to grab fourth in race won by Drop Red against older horses July 4. Sets him up well for the Pace elims.

7, Lisagain, Andy Miller, Erv Miller, John Carver and Mystical Marker Farms. Third in NA Cup consolation and is getting better, but the hourglass is running thin.

8, Vintage Master, Daniel Dube, Jimmy Takter, Brittany Farms. Broke his maiden July 3 at the Meadowlands in a non-winners of two. Colt must mind his manners early.

9, Schoolkids, Jody Jamieson, Tracy Brainard, Bulletproof Enterprises. Hung out to dry on NA Cup night and paid the price. Has quick speed, a very important ingredient against these.

10, Passmaster Hanover, Tim Tetrick, Blair Burgess, Jeff Snyder and Brittany Farms. NJ Classic winner passed on July 4 Jersey Cup because of a minor foot injury.