Harness: Sharp Horses and Track Trends for August 27 to August 30
BALMORAL
8/30: 2w, no bias
8/29: 4w, no bias
UNCLE BUD -
Was 9th at the three quarters, swung wide late on the final turn and finished fast for the win while pacing his last quarter in :26
MAYWOOD
8/28: 5w, no bias
8/27: 3w, no bias
CATCH THE WAVE*** -
Had post 8, moved on the second turn and was 4th over at the half, was three wide briefly on the third turn, moved three wide again at the three quarters while making up good ground, followed cover on the final turn and finished gamely to get up from a tough spot
NORTHFIELD
8/28: 2w, no bias
HOT CYCLE -
Left from post 7 and was parked to a quick half for the lead, yielded to pressure past the three quarters and didn't tire that badly considering the trip
HOOSIER
8/29: 1w, ++ closers
8/28: 2w, no bias
8/27: 2w, + closers
PHOTO TIME -
Followed weak cover and finished well from a tough spot
CAM B ZIPPER -
Left quickly to the early lead in :26 2/5, yielded, was shuffled to 8th, found room in the stretch and rallied gamely for the win
POCONO
8/30: 6w, + speed
8/29: 6w, + speed
8/28: 3w, no bias
HUNCHIE -
Left from post 8 and tucked 4th, went first over into a stepped-up final half and held well
VENGANCE -
Left, tucked, went first over pressing a :27 4/5 third quarter and just missed
NATIVE ART -
Went first over into a quick last half and held well for the show
E STREET PLAN -
Was 7th at the half, followed a weak flow of cover and finished sharply for the show
THE MEADOWS
8/29: 11w, ++ speed
PHILADELPHIA
8/30: 6w, + speed
8/28: 5w, + speed
8/27: 6w, + speed, not a severe bias
ROYCE BLUE CHIP -
Was 8th at the three quarters, rallied three wide and finished solidly for the show in :29
MISSSOMEBEACHBLUE -
Had post 7, went first over from a tough spot, paced a :27 3/5 third quarter, put away the pacesetter but was out-kicked by the 2/5 favorite in a solid placing
THE RED MILE
8/30: 5w, no bias
8/29: 3w, no bias
8/27: 4w, no bias
MONTICELLO
8/27: 7w, + speed
TIOGA
8/30: 5w, no bias
8/29: 6w, + speed
8/28: 2w, + closers
SPECIAL KIM*** -
Had post 8, followed cover 4th over and finished sharply for the show
FREE LOVE -
Had post 8, got a big driver change from the trainer to David Miller, followed weak cover, rallied three wide final turn and finished sharply to get up at 20-1
YONKERS
8/29: 8w, + speed
8/28: 7w, + speed
8/27: 3w, no bias
JUST SAYIN -
Had post 6, went first over pacing a :27 3/5 third quarter while challenging the 3/5 favorite, was shaken off in the stretch but held okay
AMASA AL -
Had post 7, was third over behind weak cover, rallied three wide final turn and finished gamely for the show from a tough spot while pacing his last quarter in :29 flat
EYRE HOSTESS N -
Left from post 7 and was used hard to the lead in :27, set the pace and just missed to the 3/5 favorite in a solid placing
LADYSTAR*** -
Had post 6, followed weak cover and finished strongly for the show, pacing her last quarter in :27 4/5
ROCKAROUND SUE -
Had post 7, followed cover third over and finished solidly for the show
BEST SAID*** -
Had post 7, swung out turning for home and finished strongly in close quarters between horses