from the Meadowlands Publicity Department

East Rutherford, NJ — Each week, Meadowlands racing analyst Bob Heyden ranks the Top 10 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. Exploded home to win North America Cup in a stakes record 1:48.1. The $240,000 yearling has jumped atop everyone’s list after his completely dominant mile.

2, Art Colony, John Campbell, Casie Coleman, Tom Hill. Disappointing in his NA Cup elim, but bounced back and got up for second in the final. Casie Coleman: “I would say he’s all the way back and I was thrilled with his race.”

3, Mr Wiggles, Corey Callahan, George Teague, Jr., Elmer Fannin. Just missed third in NA Cup final. Teague: “I was happy with the way he finished for sure. He’s a versatile horse, and I felt going in that he was a main contender.”

4, If I Can Dream, George Brennan, Tracy Brainard, Bulletproof Enterprises. Sixth, but paced in 1:49.4, in the NA Cup. Overdue for a mile in which he makes a late sweeping move.

5, Annieswesterncard, Tim Tetrick, Joe Seekman, Sawgrass Farms and Terry Deters. Berry’s Creek winner shocked at 50-1 to make the NA Cup final but was a non-factor in the final.

6, Millionaire Cam, Jody Jamieson Tony O’Sullivan, Jeff Snyder. Toured the oval from post 10 in NA Cup final; quality colt needs a better post and fast pace.

7, Chasin Racin, David Miller, George Teague, Jr., Elmer Fannin. Seventh in NA Cup, but really had no chance at the start or finish.

8, Vintage Master, Daniel Dube, Jimmy Takter, Brittany Farms. Didn’t make the NA Cup final after an untimely break in his elim, but his comeback was memorable.

9, Lisagain, Andy Miller, Erv Miller, John Carver and Mystical Marker Fams. Third in NA Cup consolation, but so far stuck in the starting gate.

10, Passmaster Hanover, Tim Tetrick, Blair Burgess, Jeff Snyder and Brittany Farms. Failed to make NA Cup Final after his NJ Classic win. Will Burgess, the leader in big money races, have him ready?