8.0fur T 3+yrN Clm 25000 Purse= 46000

CAPTAIN DIXIE has been on nice roll at Delaware. Ships in with a huge chance here if he can overcome the post and catch a trip through the tight turns.

ANY QUESTIONS beat a $35N3L field at a mile two back over the outer. Comes back for a tag. Draws inside here and is the likely fave here as part of an entry. New rider Rosario might actually be a bonus.

The Lump BOW TIE AFFAIR is two for three in the $$$ at a mile and a winner over this course. Catches the rail for a good ground-saving trip and could be plodding the lane to help out a gimmick ticket.

My matchups stink so far but it's early and this is a tough card. On the upside the Ace/Three/Seven will be racing for a DD.

Gabby's leaving NYRA after today until the spring and she's grown on me. She has handled Andy's arrogance on Talking Horses with great dignity. And she handed out today's 1st race winner.

DD: 1-7/4-12

ExBx: 1/3

P3: 1/4-12/4

Duke Snider Wore #4 DD: 4/4

Inside over the inner again. The tri was post 4 and inside that post with the winner breaking from Post 3.

I get the $22.60 DD to cut the small losses. Going to the win window at 2/1 to catch $4.40 is still OK. Keeps you from stooping and hustling bus fare to get home.