Harness: Sharp Horses and Track Trends from Oct. 26 to Oct. 28

NORTHFIELD

10/28: 9w, + speed

10/27: 7w, no bias

10/26: 8w, + speed

CAN REPEAT*** -

Had post 7, was 8th at the half third over behind weak cover, rallied three wide around the final turn and finished strongly for the win pacing his last quarter in :27 4/5

SCOOTIN BAY*** -

Had post 6, rushed up first over from a tough spot, pressed the bias-aided 7/5 favorite from the half, was shaken off but it was a fine effort

POP COP*** -

Left from post 8 and was parked the mile without cover, grinded uncovered against the 6/5 favorite and held well considering the trip

JP ORAZIO -

Kept up well to a quick opening quarter from post 2, tried to brush to the lead at the half but was rebuffed, kept trying and brushed to the lead at the three quarters, was out-kicked but held well to be second best

RAIDER'S BOY*** -

Had post 8, moved at the quarter, followed a weak flow of cover, rallied three wide on the final turn and finished sharply for the place from a tough spot

HOOSIER

10/28: 4w, no bias

10/27: 2w, + closers, sloppy track

TOUCH OF THE PAST -

Was 9th at the half and 4th over behind poor cover, rallied three wide at the three quarters and finished gamely for the show from a tough spot

MISTER INDIANA -

Had post 9, followed weak cover and finished sharply for the place

POCONO

10/28: 11w, sloppy track, + speed

10/27: 9w, + speed

MONTICELLO

10/28: 3w, no bias, sloppy track

10/27: 6w, no bias, four horses rallied to win from off the pace, track was much fairer than Monday

10/26: 7w, ++ speed, 9 of 10 races won by leader or two hole

WHERE IT'S AT -

Had post 8, finished fast in the stretch; seems poised for an overdue win

YONKERS

10/27: 4w, no bias

10/26: 6w, + speed

IDEALBEACH HANOVER -

Was first over into a quick last half, made up good ground and held well for the show

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