Harrah's Philadelphia: Analysis for Friday 11/6

Witherite - PHL (through Oct. 11 – 66 days)
Top Selections – Overall - Win %: 351 for 927
ITM: 648 for 927 - Win Dividends: $1,542.00 - $2 ROI: $1.66
Pick-4: 1,5,7/4,7/5/1,2,3,5,7 ($15)
Best Bet: Vitani As (Race 9)
Spot Play: Yupper (Race 10)

Race 1 - Non-Winners $2,500 Last 5 Starts

3 - BEACH PRO was a one-paced third on Sunday, and that came after blasting from post 8 for the pocket in sloppy going. Post relief makes for a much easier task this time around. 4 - OOH BAD BOY saved third out of traffic last out with another even stalking trip since dropping to this level. This field shapes up as more manageable, and this one's gradually improving. 1 - DEALMAKER kept the pace honest by way of his first-over pressure last week, but ultimately faded after being out for the whole middle half. A kinder journey puts him in play for a minor.

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Race 2 - Non-Winners 3 Races or $30,000

3 - LIBERO HANOVER toiled from a cosy pocket last out, but had enough to hold third behind a rising Levator. Keeps Nap; raw speed is ample. 6 - FLY EAGLE FLY seeks the road to victory, but it hasn't been from even stalking trips or off excess cover. He'll need live flow to get involved given the amount of inside speed, but he stays on better than a number of those. 2 - THE GREAT PG looks to improve in his second start for Lancaster after lifting into a good second at tens last week. Expect sharper; price can drift.

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Race 3 - F&M Non-Winners 1 Race

8 - DREAM CHASER qualified sharply at M1 a couple weeks ago. Despite the eight-hole, she is one who shows some promise in a largely untested group. 3 - SHINING JEWELS makes her debut on the east coast after enjoying success on the Iowa fair circuit. Invaders from the Hawkeye State have historically performed well here in early starts; this one demonstrated versatility already over the flat tracks out west. 2 - BEAVER CREEK MISTY was just nabbed on the point last out, and just missed from an earned pocket before that. Strong value player should be able to land close with ease.

Race 4 - Non-Winners 1 Race

6 - BYATHREAD HANOVER enjoyed a successful run on the fair circuit all summer, and she just missed by a length in her local debut two weeks ago. Similar await the eight-time winner in a more or less untested field otherwise. 3 - BUSINESS CASUAL rode the pocket to second behind Boom City in what was a vastly improved effort last week. Her potential is starting to show more readily. 2 - PARKER FLY broke before the start last week, but made good ground out of severe traffic trouble the start before. She's got staying power to contend in this kinder group, provided she stays flat and in the clear.

Race 5 - Non-Winners $4,000 Last 5 Starts

6 - IZOH gained steadily up the far side to force a :28 2/5 third quarter in his last before flattening to fifth. The rare double drop lands the 13-time winner two levels below his last winning level. Raw speed edge is clear as day. 8 - OPTIMIST BLUE CHIP will have to overcome the outside draw, but he too was a big player in upper-level events just as recently as September. Forgive the break two back and credit his Pocono win on Tuesday that came with the addition of hopples. 7 - BILLIE BLUE looks to rebound off a hefty drop following more or less even efforts against tougher through the past month. 4 - REMARKABLE DE VIE and 2 - ADAGIO DE LA TOUR face a tougher group on account of four foes dropping in class, but their staying power can lift them into the Hi-5.

Race 6 - Non-Winners 1 Race

6 - MASTERY may be a 14-start maiden, but he hit the board in four of his last five tries. The rookie's demonstrating steady improvement. 3 - WARRAWEE VICTOR fared better when on or near the lead in September, but less so when having to absorb pressure or advance in the breeze. That said, he can out-leave his inside rivals pretty comfortably. 1 - STAR SPEAKER may not have the gate speed others here do, but he consistently finishes evenly or just better. A similar effort makes him a minor player.

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Race 7 - Non-Winners 3 Races or $30,000

5 - ROCKIN THE BLAZE is one of two in this field to drop in from stakes company, and he exits the tougher Simpson division of the two, in which he chased evenly behind the likes of Tru Lou. Expect further sharpening in this third start back. 7 - FULL SEND made up 4-1/2 lengths in the last quarter of his Simpson mile behind Tito Rocks, but gives up nearly a full second to his above adversary. Versatility and form do encourage when it comes to this rising gelding. 1 - BIPBOPNALLIE showed improved results in his second start for LeBlanc, but his debut was pretty good too, considering the ground he overcame. He has the finishing ability to land in contention in this only slightly tougher group.

Race 8 - Non-Winners $7,000 Last 5 Starts

7 - SOMEWHERE FANCY drops to his most recent winning level after respectable but short efforts in fourth-level company. After pressing and fading two back, he lifted mildly to save fifth in his last. Relief refreshes. 4 - GINGRAS BEACH failed to sustain his push from the pocket on the drop to this level last out, but the stakes-tested gelding was working to gain into a :27 third split over the slop. Kinder circumstances can yield better results. 1 - MY DELIGHT gets a pass for his last line owing to the outside start and early exertion. He lifted well off cover to just miss two back. Keeps Simon.

Race 9 - Non-Winners 1 Race

5 - VITANI AS trotted faster than 1:59 in her last two lines, and she hit the board at this level on both occasions. It seems the hopples have aided gait issues. As strong a call as any today. 3 - HIT THE BOARD has yet to do just that, but he finished evenly in both starts for Mosher so far. Clear sailing and close cover can help him improve further. 2 - CHINCHILLA HANOVER saved third after being pinned in last week, and in fact gained mildly after sitting off a very slow pace. Fair star can enjoy minor success here with a similar outing.

Race 10 - Non-Winners $4,000 Last 5 Starts

1 - BRUCE'S MAGIC worked hard in his last at Freehold, only to be just upended after gaining a clear lead. Two back, he vaulted from post 8 at Pocono and fought gamely under pressure. Splits the difference here. 7 - YUPPER can pose a serious threat at a serious price on the drop from $15k company. His last two starts yielded better late staying power. 5 - MR HASANI N rises after vaulting clear from a cosy pocket in his last. The 50-time winner worked a good bit harder the start before, but mustered third at 40-1 against similar foes as those he faces in this race.

Race 11 - Non-Winners 3 Races or $30,000

6 - STRAVINSKY debuted for Harris at Yonkers last week, and was a credible second from a cosy pocket in the slop. This switch to three turns can help his raw speed along — those Woodbine lines were surely fast enough for this group. 3 - HUNTING AS hit the exacta in four straight, including from the point and an earned pocket in two at this level. Negative splits in his last - after early exertion, no less - encourage. 8 - BANG BANG BOINGA pressed steadily out of third in his last, only to be outkicked by Willing Hanover in the last yards. Prior efforts prove strength and versatility ... but how will he fare from this tough draw?

Race 12 - Non-Winners $2,500 Last 5 Starts

4 - ANYTHINGFORLOVE A both drops in class and draws better after exerting to clear from post 8 in his last and subsequently toiling. Relief all round can lift him considerably. 3 - IC A FREE SPIRIT chased evenly for third at double digits on the drop out of claiming company. Now, he gets further class relief. 1 - CHEYENNE REIJANE was roughed up early in his last, but managed to pass tired foes to save fourth. Easier await; pole minimises need for early exertion.