Harness: Sharp Horses and Track Trends from October 15 - October 17
MOHAWK
10/17: 2w, + closers
OCEANVIEW MAGNUM –
Was 6th at the half and stuck behind poor cover, charged three wide at the three quarters quickly entering contention and proved 2nd best in a solid effort
HOOSIER
10/17: 4w, no bias
10/16: 4w, no bias
10/15: 7w, no bias
MY KIND OF DANCE –
Left from post 8, was parked to a quick half for the lead and drew clear
HELEN’S GIRL –
Was 9th fifteen lengths behind at the quarter, gained a lot of ground through the second half and finished fastest of all for the show
DAYTON
10/17: 6w, + speed, not a severe bias
10/15: 3w, no bias
NORTHFIELD
10/16: 3w, no bias, races 1-3 fast, 4-15 sloppy
10/15: 7w, no bias
THE RED MILE
10/3: 2w, no bias
HARRINGTON
10/16: 5w, no bias, sloppy track
10/15: 7w, + speed
THE MEADOWS
10/16: 5w, no bias, sloppy track
10/15: 5w, no bias
PHILADELPHIA
10/17: 6w, no bias
10/16: 6w, + speed, off track
YANKEES BEAST –
Trotter was 6th at the three quarters following poor cover, swung wide for the drive and finished quickly against the bias to be 2nd best behind the 4/5 winner
POCONO
10/15: 2w, no bias
OCEANIA –
Left from post 7 and tucked 4th, went first over with authority and drew off impressively
MONTICELLO
10/17: 4w, no bias
10/16: 5w, + speed, races 1-5 fast, 6-9 sloppy
10/15: 5w, no bias
CLIMATE CHANGE –
Left from post 8 and was parked the mile, prompted the first half, then picked up cover but had to move three wide when that cover weakened on the final turn, finished well
YONKERS
10/17: 4w, no bias
10/15: 6w, no bias
THE ONLYEST ONE –
Was 7th at the three quarters while following cover three wide to get around a tiring horse, finished gamely from a tough spot