Harness Racing: Sharp Horses and Track Trends for Sept. 20, 2012
BALMORAL
9/19: 4w, no bias
TOMORROW’S PROMISE – Quarter-moved and was hung out forcing a fast pace in a tough trip; price factor in exotics at the $4,000 claiming level
MONTICELLO
9/19: 7w, + speed
9/18: 9w, ++ speed
9/17: 9w, ++ speed
IDEALPOKEHER – Broke at the half and dropped far back, recovered and finished strongly for the place
BLOWS ME AWAY – Had post 8, left like a rocket to the lead in :26 4/5, rated the pace beautifully for Marohn, Jr. and held sway in a sharp performance
HARRINGTON
9/19: 7w, + speed
9/18: 8w, ++ speed
9/17: 8w, + speed
AIDEN’S ARTIST – Made a strong brush approaching the half, took control and drew clear sharply
NEVERMIND FRANCO N – Had post 6, charged up to challenge at the half, paced a sharp middle-half dueling for the lead with the favorite and was shaken off in a solid effort
FAST BACK EDDIE – Had post 8, left, tucked, went first over and held okay
NORTHFIELD
9/18: 7w, + speed
9/17: 3w, no bias
POCONO
9/19: 7w, + speed, slight edge to speed
9/18: 5w, no bias
JOLT DEMANDED – Left from post 8 and was used hard to clear the lead, maintained a fast pace and drew off
KIDDIE MCCARDLE – Had post 9, tried to leave but tucked 6th, was shuffled back to 9th, followed cover at the three quarters and finished well in an improved effort
MEADOWS
9/19: 5w, no bias
9/18: 6w, no bias
9/17: 6w, no bias
BOMBASTIC – Left from post 9 and was parked to the lead in :27 2/5, yielded, was shuffled out of contention
ROCKRATESE – Finished fast from post 8
SARATOGA
9/19: 6w, + speed
YONKERS
9/18: 4w, + speed, 11 of the 12 races won by the leader or pocket horse
9/17: 4w, no bias
BETHS BOY N – Left from post 6 and tucked, went first over against a 3-5 shot and held okay
E Z NOAH – Had post 8, followed cover and paced a :55 3/5 last half to just miss
CHINA KING – Set a fast pace widening at every call and won by 7 lengths impressively
*** = extra-sharp preferred plays
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