MGM International Trot 9/13/25

R5 3 2 1 10

R6 6 3 9 (b) 1

R7 1 (b) 3

R8 7 10 1

R9 5 1 (b) 7

Race 5

(3) Coaches Corner finally draws well in a big race.  Loves it here and has the versatility to win with any trip.  (1) Mossdale Ben was a terror in the Borgata series and then missed some time.  Can he get back to himself after two preps?  (2) Racing Rebel is a must use with YG driving and an inside draw.  He’s been very fast in Ohio and could be ready for this test.  (10) Desperate Man won this race last year but draws poorly.  He will need all of his class and a trip to win.

Race 6 MGM International Trot

(6) Double Deceiver ships for Reden in top form this season.  He’s raced well in the US in the past and gets one of the top pilots in the world to make the trip.  (3) Gio Cash is another invader with a big chance here.  He can blast off the gate from this post and look to put pressure on the favorites.  He will be bet off the ML here.  (9) Periculum likes it here and gets the setup he craves.  Hasn’t missed the exacta this season at the top level but needs to overcome the post.  (1) Lexus Kody couldn’t be any sharper here coming off a 1:49 1/5 mile.  He has blown up over the 1/2 mile track so be careful here.

Race 7

(1) Sir Pinocchio draws perfect with his style to control this race.  Last two were solid easy wins and he will be forward again.  (3) Up Your Deo has won 1 million $ and now gets Dexter.  Toss the last two lines and look at his small track prowess.  (8) Antognoni S will take $ here but draws wide.  He needs a trip vs these to win but is capable.  (10) Ghostly Casper is fast but quirky.  Post hurts him but if he stays flat can grab a big slice of this.

Race 8

(7) Excalibur Bi is speedy and improving with a driver that wants to blast early.  I think he’s a price that can take these a long way.  (10) Over and Back draws tough but drops here after being claimed 3 back by Alexander.  He needs a trip but is a must use in multis.  (1) Sister Mary Maude is 0/10 this year but just missed to the choice in latest.  Driver switch could lead to different trip.  (4) Delayed Hanover will be over bet here but has the class to contend.

Race 9

(1) Wheelzablazin just crushed a similar bunch on 9/5 and has 16 wins the past 2 years.  (5) PC Free Wheeling has top connections and the class and speed to upset these.  (7) Mazeppa N will take $ here with the drop off last but needs to prove it at a short price.