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Get Text AlertsJust four more live racing cards remain in the 2012 season at The Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, with twelve races on tonight's slate.
The featured race on the card is a $20-25,000 Claiming Handicap Trot, with Up Front Ben looking to be the winning selection. The eight-year old Andover Hall stallion has been on a tear of late, winning five of his last six starts, including an easy wire-to-wire score against similar company just last Friday. I see no one in this race that can contend his early speed, nor keep up with this fast trotter and look for leading driver George Napolitano to take Up Front Ben to the pacesetting position early and never look back in that seventh race.
 
BEST BET: UP FRONT BEN (7TH)
VALUE PLAY: GET PHYSICAL (10TH)
 
| POST TIME 6:30 p.m. | ||||
| All Races One Mile | ||||
First-$6,000 Clm.Trot;clm.price $7,500 | ||||
| 5 Idadazzle | E.Carlson | 1-2-2 | Loves to win | 2-1 |
| 6 B Contemporary | M.Simons | 1-1-3 | New to Sager stable | 7-2 |
| 4 Grace N Charlie | M.Kakaley | 7-2-3 | Leveled off | 5-2 |
| 2 Rompaway Brandon | H.Parker | 6-7-5 | Short field helps | 5-1 |
| 3 Rushmore Hanover | B.Simpson | 7-2-5 | Sacked | 10-1 |
| 1 Eng-Amer Davanti | A.Napolitano | 7-3-8 | Off since July | 6-1 |
Second-$12,000 Cond.Pace;n/w 3 pm races life | ||||
| 4 Bettor Think Twice | M.Kakaley | 1-4-1 | Don't think, just bet | 5-2 |
| 6 Fast And Fiesty | E.Carlson | 4-1-1 | Return to PD might be good | 9-2 |
| 1 Camwow | G.Merton | 6-2-2 | New one from Pellegrino | 3-1 |
| 5 Villagio | A.Siegelman | 2-2-4 | Young Austin gets nice drive | 6-1 |
| 3 Lepatata | B.Simpson | 7-1-8 | Back from Yonkers | 4-1 |
| 2 Misssomebeach Blue | A.Napolitano | 4-4-3 | Note the driver change | 10-1 |
| 8 Oh Amanda | J.Taggart | 3-8-5 | Just raced on Wed | 15-1 |
| 7 Little Native Girl | M.Simons | 7-4-6 | Out to lunch | 12-1 |
Third-$6,000 Clm.Trot;clm.price $7,500 | ||||
| 1 Spit N Shine | E.Carlson | 2-9-1 | Down the road | 5-2 |
| 4 Linebriated | B.Irvine | 7-5-3 | Look for better effort | 6-1 |
| 5 M S Heather M | J.Taggart | 1-4-1 | Well driven in that win | 7-2 |
| 6 Like A Hush | M.Kakaley | 1-4-5 | Finally coming around | 4-1 |
| 7 Captain Brady | C.Norris | 3-3-5 | Tends to give it up late | 8-1 |
| 3 Four Starz Conway | A.Napolitano | 2-8-7 | Just missed at 30-1 | 10-1 |
| 2 Winsome Wonder | M.Simons | 5-8-7 | Gaps | 5-1 |
| 8 DJ John Boy | B.Simpson | 4-4-8 | Comes from ice cold stable | 12-1 |
Fourth-$9,000 Cond.Pace;n/w $4,750 last 5 | ||||
| 1 Bear King | A.Napolitano | 5-3-8 | Drop in class the difference | 3-1 |
| 2 Four Starz Twins | G.Napolitano | 7-5-2 | It's a Nap bros. exacta | 7-2 |
| 3 Cry For Cash | B.Simpson | 7-2-4 | Got to love the name | 4-1 |
| 6 Buckeye In Charge | E.Carlson | 3-8-4 | Eric falling off a bit | 6-1 |
| 8 In A Craze | M.Kakaley | 2-4-5 | Newcomer from NY | 9-2 |
| 9 Caerleon Hanover | H.Parker | 8-5-6 | Post a big knock | 15-1 |
| 4 Raging Grin | M.Simons | 7-6-9 | Lack of speed a killer | 10-1 |
| 5 Articulate | T.Jackson | 8-5-6 | Count him out | 8-1 |
| 7 Cruznwithdabigdog | M.Romano | 8-8-6 | Small dog for sure | 20-1 |
Fifth-$9,000 Cond.Trot;n/w $4,750 last 5 | ||||
| 1 Bob N Tony | J.Kakaley | 7-7-4 | Best of weak bunch | 3-1 |
| 6 Nova Empress | B.Simpson | 5-4-7 | NY sired filly | 7-2 |
| 2 Money Man K | H.Parker | 5-6-8 | Been getting awful draws | 5-2 |
| 3 Mystical Con | L.Miller | 5-4-3 | Showed little in PD debut | 6-1 |
| 7 Broadway's Heir | T.Jackson | 7-3-6 | Often a long price | 12-1 |
| 5 Lubbock | A.Napolitano | 5-4-5 | Seen better days | 8-1 |
| 4 Cutty | M.Simons | 6-3-4 | Again carved up | 9-2 |
Sixth-$13,000 Cond.Pace;n/w $9,000 last 5 | ||||
| 9 Arden's Storm N | G.Napolitano | 1-1-6 | Dominates | 3-1 |
| 4 Mr Dennis | L.Miller | 2-3-2 | Late blooming 3yr old | 7-2 |
| 1 Dontu Get Lonely | B.Simpson | 1-3-5 | Just went career mile | 10-1 |
| 2 Kiowa Creek Rocket | E.Carlson | 2-1-3 | Just missed last Fri | 4-1 |
| 5 Yankee Devil | H.Parker | 5-1-2 | Returns from Harrah's | 6-1 |
| 7 Gotta Love Him | T.Jackson | 1-4-3 | The grey steps up off score | 15-1 |
| 8 Golden Time | J.Taggart | 2-3-7 | Couldn't catch cheaper | 8-1 |
| 6 Veto Hanover | M.Kakaley | 8-3-1 | I'll vote against | 9-2 |
| 3 Gallant Major | M.Simons | 2-6-2 | Weakens early on | 20-1 |
Seventh-$16,000 Clm.Hndcp Trot;clm.price $20-25,000 | ||||
| 9 Up Front Ben | G.Napolitano | 1-1-3 | Yep another wire job | 5-2 |
| 5 DC's Piggy Bank | M.Simons | 2-1-6 | Chased choice last wk | 3-1 |
| 6 Flashy Lady | B.Simpson | 1-7-7 | 2nd time lasix user | 6-1 |
| 1 Civic Duty | E.Carlson | 7-1-1 | Had win streak halted | 4-1 |
| 8 Mr Orlando | A.Napolitano | 1-2-5 | First start off the claim | 15-1 |
| 2 S F Aceinthehole | M.Kakaley | 6-5-1 | Classy 7yr old | 5-1 |
| 3 Back From Vacation | T.Jackson | 2-2-5 | I'm ready for some time off | 12-1 |
| 7 Night's Fleet | H.Parker | 6-3-9 | Moves into claimers | 10-1 |
| 4 Extracurricular | M.Romano | 1-7-5 | Bad habits | 20-1 |
Eighth-$13,000 Cond.Pace;n/w $9,000 last 5 | ||||
| 7 Hrubys N Luck | G.Napolitano | 3-6-7 | Yep, more Nap | 5-2 |
| 5 Mickey Hanover | H.Parker | 3-5-6 | Again down in class | 3-1 |
| 1 Betterthanlynx | G.Merton | 1-1-6 | Was super in that win | 6-1 |
| 8 Abbeylara | M.Kakaley | 3-6-2 | Some late pace | 10-1 |
| 4 Kid Carson | A.Napolitano | 6-2-6 | Sent by Julie Miller | 5-1 |
| 2 Special Terror | T.Jackson | 2-4-1 | 3yr old in tough | 4-1 |
| 3 Southern Sport | B.Simpson | 6-9-x | Lacked that consistency | 12-1 |
| 6 Cheyenne Knight | M.Simons | 7-5-3 | No winning bids | 20-1 |
| 9 Pembroke Nicj | E.Carlson | 7-4-3 | Going nowhere from here | 15-1 |
Ninth-$12,000 Cond.Trot;n/w 3 pm races life | ||||
| 2 Hall La La | H.Parker | 1-4-3 | More chalk | 7-2 |
| 3 Chocoholic | M.Romano | 7-5-6 | Chases down the place spot | 3-1 |
| 1 Tory | M.Kakaley | 1-6-3 | Comes off nice upset win | 4-1 |
| 8 Pacific Margaux | J.Plutino | 2-5-1 | Offers some late trot | 8-1 |
| 4 Due Calze | M.Simons | 2-5-6 | Late starting 3yr old filly | 9-2 |
| 9 Toms Miracle Gal | T.Jackson | 3-4-7 | Done at the half mile | 6-1 |
| 7 Rosannadanna Tim | E.Carlson | 5-6-7 | Can't keep up | 10-1 |
| 5 Ringside Nguyen | G.Napolitano | 8-7-3 | Broke in most recent | 20-1 |
| 6 Deweyneedmorewine | B.Simpson | 6-9-3 | Motovidlak says yes | 15-1 |
Tenth-$9,000 Cond.Trot;n/w $4,750 last 5 | ||||
| 5 Get Physical | M.Simons | 4-9-4 | Taking a shot | 8-1 |
| 4 Dr Cal | E.Carlson | 3-3-4 | The one to beat | 3-1 |
| 2 Fortissimo | G.Napolitano | 2-3-5 | Too little, too late | 7-2 |
| 3 Dash For The Cash | T.Jackson | 1-9-8 | Was all out in that victory | 4-1 |
| 1 Order By Texas | M.Kakaley | 6-3-3 | Didn't fire at Philly | 9-2 |
| 7 Opinion Hanover | M.Romano | 3-4-5 | Money burner | 5-1 |
| 8 Self Professed | H.Parker | 4-7-2 | I'll take a pass | 10-1 |
| 6 No Money Fun | B.Simpson | 4-7-10 | Needs start or two | 12-1 |
Eleventh-$9,000 Cond.Pace;n/w $4,750 last 5 | ||||
| 7 Smoke Em Up | M.Simons | 3-7-7 | Smokey The Bear Special | 4-1 |
| 5 Joey Hackett | B.Simpson | 3-4-4 | There if top choice falters | 7-2 |
| 8 Battle Call | E.Carlson | 6-8-5 | Dangerous player | 3-1 |
| 1 Four Starz Tommy | T.Jackson | 4-7-3 | Looking for the stuffing | 6-1 |
| 2 Really Rockin | J.Kakaley | 5-6-4 | Winless in 2012 | 8-1 |
| 3 Lifetime Louie | A.Napolitano | 8-8-2 | Couldn't beat 5 claimers | 9-2 |
| 9 Cheyenne Oxe | J.Taggart | 7-3-4 | Staggers along | 10-1 |
| 4 General Mack | M.Kakaley | 7-5-8 | Demoted | 15-1 |
| 6 Roaring Rei | G.Napolitano | 5-5-7 | One more race to go | 20-1 |
Twelfth-$9,000 Cond.Trot;n/w $4,750 last 5 | ||||
| 4 Powerful Spur | G.Napolitano | 8-8-10 | It's George in finale | 4-1 |
| 6 New Identity | H.Parker | 1-8-7 | Merits a look | 5-1 |
| 5 Fun N Pleasure | C.Norris | 3-8-5 | Very weak nightcap race | 3-1 |
| 2 Marion Monaco | M.Kakaley | 8-4-5 | Popfinger training at .105 | 7-2 |
| 7 Baileys Photo | E.Mollor | 9-7-5 | No photos tonight | 12-1 |
| 8 Biscuits N Gravy | T.Jackson | 6-7-8 | Smothered | 10-1 |
| 3 Orphan Victor | M.Simons | 6-2-3 | Slow in the AM | 8-1 |
| 1 Peggy's Laughter | A.Napolitano | 8-8-4 | See you tomorrow | 9-2 |
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