Harness: Sharp Horses and Track Trends from Apr. 7 - Apr. 10

CAL EXPO

4/8: 3w, no bias

4/7: 6w, no bias

NORTHFIELD

4/10: 8w, + speed

4/9: 3w, + closers, three odds on favorites went wire to wire but overall track seemed more tiring than usual

TONI’S AFFECTION –

left from post 8 and tucked 4^th pacing a :27 3/5 first quarter, rushed up approaching the half, pressed the sharp bias-aided 3/5 shot then tucked in the pocket nearing the three quarter pole and held well for the show

OLIVIA V –

Left from post 6, got into a speed duel, battled through quick fractions until wresting command on the final turn and drew off

MIAMI VALLEY

4/10: 5w, no bias

4/9: 7w, no bias

4/8: 7w, no bias

SINK THE MCBISMARK –

Quarter-moved following the winner’s brush, lost cover past the quarter, was first over a long way into a quick pace and held the show

MAAVELOUS –

Left from post 8 and tucked third pacing a :28 15 first quarter, went first over, pushed a :27 3/5 third quarter and held okay to miss by less than a length

GOLD SHOOTER –

Had post 8, got stuck behind dull cover at the quarter, tried to brush three wide but was hung out three wide a long way, did well to lose by only four lengths after a brutal trip

EVERGREEN ELITE –

Left from post 8 and was parked the mile without cover, pushed a quick pace through the middle-half, was shaken off but held well to save the place

BLUERIDGE DOC*** –

Left from post 7, followed the six horse, lost cover then brushed to the lead past the quarter, set a quick pace under pressure from there, weakened but held well for the show

FINNISH FIRST –

Had post 1, was used some to protect his position early pacing a :27 2/5 first quarter then went first over, pressed a lively pace and held well for the show

HOOSIER

4/8: 4w, no bias

ROSECROFT

4/9: 3w, no bias

DIAMONDKEEPER*** –

Left from post 7, was hung out, paced a :26 2/5 first quarter, challenged for the lead pressing the quick pace and excusably tired while only losing by 2 lengths

DOVER DOWNS

4/10: 8w, + speed

LANCO EXPRESS*** -

Left from post 7, was moving to the leader at the quarter when she broke stride, was taken five wide and lost about four lengths in a gallop, recovered, rushed up to challenge entering the second turn, battled for the lead and only lost by two noses in a game effort

SMOOCHER –

Drew post 8 in debut, followed cover and finished well for the show from a tough spot

MIDDLE AGED CRAZED –

Hustled up first over approaching the half, pushed a :26 4/5 third quarter, held well

PHILADELPHIA

4/9: 8w, + speed

4/7: 7w, ++ speed, one horse won from second over, 10 of the 13 winners either left the gate or quarter moved to the lead

THE MEADOWS

4/10: 5w, no bias

4/8: 2w, no bias

SOUTHWIND ROULETTE*** –

Was 5^th at the half, went first over from a tough spot pacing a :26 3/5 third quarter and held well for the show

POCONO DOWNS

4/10: 7w, + speed

4/9: 6w, + speed

4/8: 4w, no bias

FREEHOLD

4/8: 7w, + speed

4/7: 5w, + speed

MEADOWLANDS

4/8: 5w, no bias

4/7: 4w, no bias

MONTICELLO

4/10: 5w, + speed

YONKERS

4/8: 4w, no bias

4/7: 4w, no bias

DEETZY –

Left from post 7 and was used very hard to the lead in :26 1/5, set a hot pace, was pressured by Foiled Again in the final quarter and excusably weakened

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