Harness: Sharp Horses and Track Trends from Feb. 10 - Feb. 13

CAL EXPO

2/11: 2w, + closers

2/10: 2w, + closers

NORTHFIELD

2/11: 8w, + speed

HOOSIER’S FANTASY –

Left from post 6, was parked the mile without cover, pressed the pace from the half, held gamely for the show

PINKPOLOSOCKS –

Was 8^th at the quarter, followed weak cover, finished quickly for the show

COMMUNICATOR –

Left and got into a tough speed duel, pushed a :26 4/5 first quarter, was parked the mile pushing the pace, held well until the three quarters, excusably gave way on the final turn

OUTBURST –

Left from post 8, tucked 4^th, rushed up first over approaching the half, pressed the pace from there and held well to be second best

ROUNTUIT BLUEGRASS –

Shot to the lead in :27 2/5 from post 6, set the pace and held well for the show

SOUTHWIND AMAZON*** –

Had post 8, blasted to the lead in :26 1/5, set a fast pace and drew off powerfully

COACH KEN –

6^th at the quarter, hustled up approaching the half, paced a quick middle-half, wore down the leader in the stretch but was out-kicked by the pocket horse late in a good try

MCENROE HALL –

Left and was strung out in a speed duel, was still close at the three quarters then excusably tired on the final turn

MIAMI VALLEY

2/13: 8w, + speed, warm day, 56 degrees, mild westerly winds 8 mph

2/12: 2w, + closers, westerly winds 16 mph

2/11: 2w, + closers

CENALTAFIRECRACKER –

Left from post 8 and was used hard to the lead in :28 2/5, set a fast pace under pressure against the bias, tough trip

ORION’S BELT –

Left strongly, set the pace against the bias, was out-kicked by the sharp favorite, held well for the place with a solid final quarter

WALKING TALL*** –

Left and was parked the mile without cover, pressed a quick pace, held well

THIS TIME –

Left strongly in :26 3/5, set a quick pace under pressure and held gamely for the place

JINS DRAGON –

Left from post 7, brushed to the lead past the quarter, set a quick pace against the bias, weakened but held okay considering

ACCOUNT ROLLOVER –

Had post 8, left strongly to the lead in :26 2/5, rated the half, yielded to strong pressure past the three quarter pole and held well for the show

GIANT SCULPTURE –

Quarter-moved and was used hard pacing a :55 1/5 middle half, battled for the lead, put away the pacesetter past the three quarters then held off the closers for a sharp win

POMPANO

2/13: 2w, no bias

2/12: 3w, no bias

2/11: 1w, no bias

RAJI’S BLUE LINE –

Left from post 7 and was used hard to the lead past a :26 1/5 first quarter, set a quick pace, weakened late but held well for the show

FONZIE –

Followed cover from post 8 and finished with solid pace

DOVER

2/13: 6w, no bias, very windy

KEN KAM –

Got a key driver change to Corey Callahan, went first over, pressed the pace on a windy day, paced a quick middle-half, was shaken off but held okay in an improved effort

CHESAPEAKE BAY –

Left sharply to the lead in :27, yielded, was shuffled to 6^th, slipped out behind cover and finished gamely to get up for the win

THE MEADOWS

2/13: 5w, no bias

2/11: 5w, no bias

CELTIC PRINCE –

Was third over and finished willingly in the stretch

COLOSSAL –

Left from post 9, was parked to the lead in :27 2/5, set the pace, yielded to strong pressure on the final turn and held well for the show

FREEHOLD

2/11: 2w, no bias

2/10: 4w, no bias

MEADOWLANDS

2/11: 5w, no bias

2/10: 5w, no bias, 5 to 10 mph cross and tailwinds

ICOMMANDMYSPIRIT –

Left from post 3, was two wide on the first turn then took back into a tuck third, was shuffled in traffic and blocked down the stretch

IDEAL ROCKY –

Was 6^th at the quarter, hustled up uncovered down the backstretch, stalled on the final turn, got going again turning for home and finished willingly to gain the place

GRAVELSINMYTRAVEL –

Left from post 10, was three wide on the first turn, worked his way to the lead past the :27 2/5 opener, set the pace, took on a strong bid at the three quarters and was second turning for home but drew off as much the best to win the Dash For The G Notes Final

QUALITY CLOSER –

Was hustled out of the gate from post 9, eased into a tuck third by the buttery-soft hands of 22 year old Drew Monti, pulled first over past the half and drew clear gamely late

MONTICELLO

2/13: 6w, + speed, off track, very windy northwest winds with 20 mph gusts

PEN DROP –

Blasted to the lead, set a quick pace and drew off commandingly

YONKERS

2/11: 2w, + closers

2/10: 4w, no bias

BUEN CAMINO*** –

Trotter had post 7, pulled out past the half and made a nice brush then had to take a hold when horses pulled in front of him, was stuck behind poor cover at that point, swung wide late on the final turn and finished strongly for the place

JACKS TO OPEN –

Trotter left and got parked the mile, pressed the pace, weakened but only lost by four lengths in a fine effort

TESACO DU PONT –

Trotter left from post 6 four wide into turn one, settled back and followed cover, broke at the half; French-bred trotter is still getting acclimated, but may be live at a price

ALLERAGE STAR*** –

Trotter left from post 8 four wide into the turn and then three wide, was used hard to clear the lead mid-second turn, set the pace, weakened late but held the place behind the classy pocket winner, Red Hot Herbie

FASHION DELIGHT –

Classy veteran raced well in first start for new barn, followed a weak flow third over, tipped wide for the drive and finished gamely for the place

DULL ROAR –

Was 4^th over at the three quarters, swung wide for the drive and finished quickly to get the show from a tough spot

WESTERN CREDIT –

Trotter grinded first over against a tough 2/5 shot and held well to be second best

ITSNOPROBLEMMAN –

Saved ground from post 6, swung wide in the stretch and finished fast for the place

JUXLIVIN MY DREAM –

Left from post 7 three wide on the first turn, got hung the mile forcing the pace and excusably tired; speed threat at the N2 PM or $20,000 lifetime level.

COUSIN MARY –

Left belatedly and got parked the mile without cover, pushed hard through a :28 1/5 third quarter, was unable to get the lead but held well

FRANNEY LOVE DAT –

Followed weak cover from post 7 and finished with solid pace for the show

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