Harrah's Philadelphia: Analysis for Sunday 11/8

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: 6/4,7/1,2,6/4,6 ($6)
Best Bet: Sevens Hope A (Race 7)
Spot Play: Official Delight (Race 5)

Race 1 - Claiming $10,000

2 - DREAM OUT LOUD N seeks a fourth straight win after holding his ground on the step down to this level on Wednesday. He's likely to end up lone speed in this race; Nap opts to stay on over two others. 6 - STICK WITH CRAMER chased respectably from a cosy tracking spot to protect third in Wednesday's race, and he won for $15k as recently as last month. Staying power and versatility noted. 5 - SPRINGBRIDGE PROUD rises after lifting off cover to reach the board in his last three $7.5k events. Strongest late finisher in the field gains Tetrick on arrival; Taneyhill trainees are hitting the board at 51% this season.

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Race 2 - Non-Winners $10,000 Last 5 Starts or 5 Races

4 - SOUTHWIND OZZI improved on the step down to fifth-level company last week, rallying belatedly from astern to make up six lengths in the final quarter. Now, the classy 4-year-old faces the easiest group he's seen in recent memory. The fact he improved last week gives me hope for this further step down to help him. 1 - GENTLEMANJIM II IE looked mighty refreshed in his last two tries, including a good second to Dealt A Winner at this level after blasting clear and yielding. Post relief can help him stay sharper yet; gains Tetrick as Dunn opts away. 2 - PUT TO RIGHT seeks a third straight win after strong odds-on scores over N3L company. Step up is a big variable; fast Lexington miles encourage (he failed to threaten, but it takes a lot to upend Tall Dark Stranger).

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Race 3 - Claiming $20,000-$25,000

6 - RECORD MACHINE hit the board in six straight, including a pair of solid closing pushes from worse than midfield in his last two. Form and class edges are apparent; Tetrick remains. 4 - POLAK A worked out of traffic amid a collapsing second flight to save third behind a dominant Revelry last week. In his two Pocono starts before that, he stayed even out of traffic trouble and just missed from the pocket. There's promise. 1 - MAJOR BUCKS lifted to victory two back, and thee pole can keep him close to the action pretty easily here. Last week's race was an anomaly in every sense.

Race 4 - Claiming $15,000

1 - ROCKABILLY CHARM won twice in his last three starts at this level, and now debuts for Johnson of a third claim in four starts. Strength of his first-over grind to win going away last week is the biggest selling point. 2 - DRINKA BEER was tested through a :27 3/5 third split by Rockabilly Charm before giving way, but closing efforts out of traffic in tougher events as recently as mid-October encourage. Can bounce; Simon opts to remain. 4 - HEREITTIZ crosses to the claiming ranks after setting the pace and just narrowly giving way in his last. Change of tactics helped refresh him; gains Dunn.

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

6 - CRIMSON AND CHROME dropped to this level last Sunday, circled from astern, and just missed. Slight post relief is enough to ensure that he shouldn't have nearly as many obstacles to overcome this time. Quite capable with just enough pressure afore. 2 - OFFICIAL DELIGHT could quite well be the key to value in the Hi-5. He does his best work when able to stalk just off the front flight, and this kind draw lands him right in that spot barring anomaly. 5 - IN ROCK WE TRUST looks to rebound from an uncharacteristic break in his last, and his fast miles at this level and tougher in prior starts indicates his ability to do so. Keeps Simon. Honourable mentions go to 3 - MACHIATTO A, who won a level below this one three back, and 7 - A REAL MIRACLE, who gains Napolitano and drops mildly after an even outing for Bendis at Pocono on his return east.

Race 6 - Claiming $20,000-$25,000

3 - SOMETIMESAWINNER seeks back-to-back scores at the level after pressing steadily to defeat a tough Record Machine. Presser-stalker retains Nap and shows pacesetting ability, too. 1 - CENTURY FURY can land closer to the pace by way of the pole. His best work is done from pocket trips; strong value consideration given a lack of early speed in this field. 4 - QUICK FUN N lifted belatedly to only miss Sometimesawinner by 1-1/2 lengths from third-over last week. Clear sailing and cover help him the most — he lifted off a helmet to reach similar at 13-1 on Sept. 7, after all.

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Race 7 - Claiming $15,000

6 - SEVENS HOPE A is Nap's choice after back-to-back wins at this level from the pocket and first-over alike. The 33-time winner is ramping back up; form and versatility noted. 4 - EVER AGAIN saved second out of a failing pocket last week, and lifted well behind Sevens Hope A after being hemmed in the week before. Strong option if he can work clear. 3 - ALTA SHELBY N, like Sevens Hope A, seeks back-to-back wins at this level, but tripped out to just narrowly prevail last week. Capable, but mind value.

Race 8 - Non-Winners $10,000 Last 5 Starts or 5 Races

4 - BUY IN rose to the N5L level last week and rallied steadily from mid-division to take third. Closer cover and better going make him more of a player; midpack draw can even land him on or near the lead. 7 - BLOOD BROTHER rises after holding his ground in a third-level race last week, and that victory came on a step up from a solid first-over try. Retains Napolitano. 2 - ACTON HANOVER tired behind the tough Nicholas Beach two back, and stayed even for fourth since. Kind draw can land him close in a more manageable group. Minor option.

Race 9 - Claiming $20,000-$25,000

6 - REVELRY simply dominated in the slop last week - he threw down torturous early fractions and the second flight simply could not keep up. Back with similar; every chance to control the terms again, but others look ready to contend. 2 - DA MAGICIAN rises from $15k company after a trio of second-place finishes from widely varying tactics. Post relief offsets the class hike for this 40-time winner who was subjected to sustained pressure in last week's narrow defeat. 1 - UNION STATION raced at the back of the pack through much of last week's Revelry race, and he circled wide through the far turn to make up six lengths in the second flight while Revelry was in a race of his own. Give him credit for that effort - he did a lot of late work despite benefitting from a collapsing pace in his flight - on the heels of a 14-1 upset off cover.

Race 10 - Non-Winners $14,000 Last 5 Starts, 7 Races or $70,000

4 - BETTOR MEMORIES was just nabbed by Semi Tough in the slop last week, and fought gamely after pressing to the lead against similar two back. Improving form has caught up with his class ascent; as capable as any in a field devoid of class droppers. 6 - PRINCE OF TIDES essentially moves laterally on arrival from Cleveland, but he showed just missing tougher here four back. Presser-stalker is reunited with Napolitano; mind value. 1 - TONE HANOVER never got involved from astern last time out, but he sustained wide gains to just miss the start before. Kind inside draw keeps him close to the action; speedy miles early in the fall encourage.

Race 11 - Non-Winners $4,000 Last 5 Starts

3 - CAPTAIN MULZAC retains Tetrick after improving mildly into fourth in the slop last week. Chasing and pacesetting efforts alike to earn top-three finishes at this level and tougher encourage most. 5 - ROLLINLIKETHUNDER gains Dunn on arrival from Rosecroft, where he was OK but short against tougher fields in his last three. His pressing bid on Oct. 11 encourages most. 2 - HEY RUN ME OVER rises after pushing to a clear first-level score. Kind draw keeps him close with ease once again.

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

8 - BELL I NO was first past the post in a second-level race last week, but was demoted after bearing out into How Are Yee John's path. This is an easier group yet despite the wide draw. 5 - STATESMAN N fought gamely through the far turn before being worn down last out. Keeps Dunn in his second start for Sheridan; can improve with any reduction of pressure. 4 - BUCKEYE N rode the pocket to a clear second at this level on debut for Berry last week. Minor option at a healthy price with similar; midpack draw can aid.