Harness racing: Sharp Horses and Track Trends for July 12-15, 2012

BALMORAL

7/15: 3w, no bias

7/14: 3w, no bias

ALWAYS ABOUT KATY*** – Two-year-old filly was 14 lengths behind early, made a big move to take command on the final turn and drew off in an impressive performance

NJ’S BIG DEAL – Left from post 8 and was stung to a :26 2/5 opener, set a fast pace under pressure and held the show gamely

BEST MAN HANOVER*** - Had post 10, gained at every call and finished strongly for the place in :26 4/5

TONE – Second over behind weakening cover, circled wide full of pace on the final turn and cleared with a snappy :26 1/5 final panel

MYSTICAL VICTRESS – Had post 10, left, tucked 6th, had a long uncovered trip and paced her last three quarters in 1:22 in a sharp win

MAYWOOD

7/13: 5w, no bias

7/12: 5w, no bias

BONEIRE’S BONANZA*** – Had post 7, followed weak cover third over, rallied wide and finished strongly

MIKE LANIGAN – Left from post 8 directly outside of the post 7 leaver, got parked three wide then remained parked uncovered for the mile pushing a torrid pace in a tough trip

SPIRITUAL KING N*** – Was used hard to clear the lead from post 7, set a hot pace under heavy pressure and gave way grudgingly late

MONTICELLO

7/13: 6w, + speed

7/12: 10w, ++ speed

COURT JESTER – Had post 7, rocketed to the lead in :27 to open up an 11-length lead, set a blazing pace while extending his advantage at each call and drew off to win by 31 lengths

NORTHFIELD PARK

7/14: 6w, + speed

7/13: 6w, + speed

JORDAN JEFFREY – Far back early from post 6, pulled at the half and picked up cover at the three quarters, finished sharply for the place

HARRAH’S PHILADELHIA

7/15: 7w, + speed

7/13: 4w, no bias

7/12: 7w, + speed

EVICTION NOTICE N – Was parked most of the mile uncovered, paced a :55 middle-half and held okay

POCONO

7/15: 7w, + speed

7/14: 3w, no bias

7/13: 7w, + speed

TAKE A WALK – Left from post 7 and worked his way to the lead, set a quick pace and jogged

VLOS – Classy guy left from post 8 and was used to a wicked :25 3/5 first quarter, which is even fast for this track, excusably tired; throw out the race

SPECULATIVE EDGE – Had post 6, left, tucked, went first over into a :26 3/5 third quarter and held well

ADVENTURE BOUND – Was used hard to get the lead from post 9, set a fast pace under pressure and dug in gamely for the show

MEADOWS

7/14: 4w, no bias

7/13: 3w, no bias

SARATOGA

7/15: 3w, races 1-10 fast track + speed, races 11-13 sloppy track, + closers

7/14: 7w, + speed

7/13: 8w, ++ speed

7/12: 7w, + speed

CREDIT BLUES – Had post 7 and weak cover, rallied wide and finished sharply against the speed bias

MEADOWLANDS

7/14: 6w, + speed, tough to rally, leavers and first over horses won most of the races, track seems to become more speed favoring when the top class horses are racing

7/13: 2w, no bias

7/12: 3w, no bias

MS BETTYS HOPE – Far back early from post 10, gained steadily and finished solidly

BLUE CLAW – Left and yielded, was shuffled back to 7th, finished well late in an improved effort

BRENT MONTANA – Left well, set the pace under pressure to the half while under a snug hold, shook that rival off, spurted clear when asked and drew off to a sharp win

SWEET LOU – Followed a weak flow of cover in the Meadowlands Pace, which unfolded at an surprisingly slow pace, finished well, last half in :53 in a no chance trip

TIOGA DOWNS

7/15: 4w, no bias

7/14: 4w, no bias

7/13: 5w, no bias

EASTEND EDDIE*** - Had post 7, was 4th over, followed cover wide and finished stoutly to get up

YANKEES IN SIX – Was first over into a :27 2/5 third quarter and held okay

STIR ME UP*** – Trotter made first start for Tyler Raymer, went first over and drew off at will

SAND SAVAGE – Had a tough parked-out trip from post 7, took the lead on the final turn and was 2nd best behind the covered-up 4-5 winner

YONKERS

7/14: 6w. + speed

7/13: 7w, + speed

7/12: 5w, + speed

CELTIC DANSER – Left strongly from post 8, controlled a quick pace and drew clear

CAMPHOR HANOVER – Paced a :27 3/5 third quarter first over and held okay

MCEVER – Was first over a long way from post 7, paced a :28 third quarter first over, held okay

SAPPHIRE CITY – Had post 7 and finished strongly to finish 2nd against the speed bias

ROCK TO GLORY*** – Had post 7, left, tucked, pulled uncovered down the back and grinded into contention, drew off powerfully pacing a scorching :54 3/5 last half in a monstrous performance

TY’S A BIG STAR – Had post 7, pulled at the half but couldn’t find cover, gained some ground then tucked, angled clear in the lane with solid late pace against the bias

P H JACKPOT – Had post 7, tried to leave but took a tuck 6th, grinded first over from a tough spot and held okay in a deceptively good try; threat from a better post

*** = extra-sharp preferred plays

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