BALMORAL 11/21: 0w, ++ closers HOLY CHIP – Far back early from post 10, finished well in :27 2/5 FINAL DESIRE – Made a big middle-move to take the lead and wilted against a strong bias that favored covered-up closers   MONTICELLO 11/21: 3w, no bias but much different than yesterday, closers did well with two big longshots rallying from post 7 to win and another longshot closed from post 6, unusual 11/20: 7w, + speed 11/19: 4w, no bias MAJESTIC JO*** – Trotter made a sustained quarter move from post 6 to take the lead past the half, held the place gamely while second best to the 4-5 pocket winner ARTS BLAZE*** – Had post 6, was third over, rallied wide around the final turn and finished stoutly JUMPIN JACK FLASH – Had post 6 and poor cover, rallied wide and finished with solid pace for the place LIFE OF EASE – Went first up to take the lead with a snappy third quarter and drew off full of pace FAREWELL SKY*** - Left from post 8 and was parked the mile battling for the lead, held gamely for the place L M XKR – Had post 2 and was used hard to clear the rail horse then got hooked in a race-long pace duel and held the place gamely   DOVER 11/21: 6w, + speed 11/20: 4w, no bias 11/19: 5w, no bias SPRINGHOUSE STAR*** – Was parked the mile without cover from post 7 and only lost by 2 lengths in a game try ALICE’S RESTAURANT – Had post 6, followed cover, gained at each call and finished sharply to just miss GONWITHURBADSELF – Had post 8 and was parked the mile without cover, held well POLITICAL TERROR – Quarter-moved into a hot pace, took the lead before the half and just missed CATCHMECULLEN A*** - Left from post 7 and worked his way to the lead past a :27 opener, set a quick clip and maintained a clear lead in a strong win IDEAL VINTAGE – Had the rail and forced a :27 first quarter, yielded to two horses, pulled first over against the sharp Catchmecullen A and weakened in a trip that was tougher than it looks on paper ROY ORBISONG – Had post 8, left, tucked, went first over pacing a :27 4/5 third quarter and held okay PAPA HEMINGWAY – Had post 7, followed cover down the back and finished strongly for the place ARDUOUS – Left and was parked forcing a hot pace, could not clear and was parked the mile, held well until excusably tiring on the final turn   NORTHFIELD 11/21: 7w, + speed 11/20: 6w, + speed 11/19: 7w, + speed BLUE ROCK JOE – Had weak cover from post 7, rallied wide and finished well for the place I WON’T BACK DOWN – Was parked the mile without cover from post 7 and held okay FOX VALLEY WINDY – Was parked a long way from post 7 while uncovered and won gamely LEASE ON JODINE*** – Left from post 8 and was used hard to get the lead then cut the mile under pressure in a game effort   PHILADELPHIA 11/21: 4w, no bias BETTOR B LUCKY – Left from post 8 and was used hard to get the lead as three horses left inside of her, set a fast pace under pressure and didn’t tire that badly as the beaten favorite   POCONO 11/21: 5w, no bias 11/20: 5w, no bias, five front end winners in first five races of the night, tracked played fairer to closers as the temperatures dropped WORTHYS MAGIC – Left, tucked, brushed to the lead in a quick half, held okay   MEADOWS 11/21: 5w, no bias 11/20: 2w, no bias 11/19: 5w, no bias ROWDY-BUSH – Quarter-moved and paced a sharp middle-half, tired but held nicely for the show NEWBEGINING – Left and was used hard to clear in :26 4/5, yielded, sat the pocket and held willingly                                                               SARATOGA          11/21: 3w, no bias   YONKERS 11/20: 7w. + speed 11/19: 6w, + speed ROCKIN ROBERT*** – Had post 7, moved out behind a poor flow down the backstretch and finished strongly AWESOME ARMBRO N*** - Left from post 6 and was used hard to clear in :27, set a quick pace under pressure and tired in the lane but only lost by 4 lengths DEFYING GRAVITY – Was 4th over at the half, ducked in down the back as the Catman looked for an alternative to his dull cover trip, angled out late on the turn, swung wide and finished fast to win AROCKIN HANOVER*** - Left from post 8 and was parked until tucking midway through the second turn, was shuffled back and finished fast late *** = extra-sharp preferred plays [DRF HARNESS: Sign Up for the FREE DRF Harness Newsletter Today!]