Harrah's Philadelphia: Analysis for Sunday 6/21

Best Bet: Sandbetweenmytoes (Race 6)
Spot Play: Paduka N (Race 11)
MEET STATS: 0 - 0 / $0.00
BEST BETS: 0 - 0 / $0.00
SPOT PLAYS: 0 - 0 / $0.00

Race 1: Non-Winners $4,000 Last 5 Starts

(5) WARRAWEE TOTAL didn't show any signs of letting up in his May 30 qualifier. The stalker-closer lifted boldly into a back class-laden Jet Airway to just miss. He seems primed to return, and early 2020 lines indicate ample ability to contend in this class. (1) BLATANTLY BEST chased tougher for minors at Yonkers in his last lines before a forced layoff. While the 41-time winner has arguably the most current ability on paper, he hasn't seen the starter in over three months. (7) CASH IS KING is amply fresh given his Tioga lines this month, but has needed pocket trips to save third-place finishes at this level and one above. He'll need some trip help, but he can share with similar.

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

(8) ROCK THE NITE made a late uncovered push forward in his Gaitway qualifier, and before that, did not lack for late pace in overland journeys against tougher at Yonkers and Dover. His 'A' game is ample. (2) MAGRITTE has been off since February, but he kicked home in :27.2 in his June 1 qualifier. He fared well over three turns last year, and he demonstrated pressing and stalking ability at Yonkers this winter. (6) DADDYOFEEMALL was troubled by traffic against much tougher in Delaware features. Easier await today; raw speed and pressing ability encourage.

Race 3: Non-Winners 5 Ext. PM Races or $50,000

(6) MONEYMAN HILL rises off his Meadowlands win last week, but there are two big plusses here: He figures to be sharper second out, and he showed mild promise in stakes outings as a 2-year-old. (1) MAC'S BIG BOY was likewise a minor stakes player last year, but we don't have anything to base our assessment of his current ability on save for two decent Gaitway qualifiers. Be wary of underlay potential. (3) CHIEF MATE won four times as a freshman, but was torched in the breeze in the Kindergarten final. Late pace in Big M qualifiers indicates minor potential off the shelf, at the least.

Race 4: Non-Winners $7,000 Last 5 Starts

(3) SEVENS HOPE A hasn't raced since a runner-up effort at Pocono in March, but Garcia always has his stock ready to go and properly placed. This level suits the stalker-closer. (7) CRUSADES won his Gaitway qualifier on June 2, and likewise fits well here despite early season struggles. Chalk defeat in his last two starts up to mid-race traffic woes. (6) KISS A DRAGON moves to conditioned company after lifting late off cover for a no-match third in a Dover claimer on March 16 and failing to keep a first-over push alive the week before.

Race 5: Winners of 5 but Not More Than 7 Ext. PM Races

(7) LYONS JOHNNYJNR seeks three in a row after pocket wins at Dover and Harrington on Feb. 27 and June 15, respectively. There's not much inside speed, so he should be able to slot in close to the pace without much trouble. (6) SEAFARER kept pace well in a similar field at the Big M earlier this month, but lacked for room. Put a lot of stock in his May 30 qualifier — he left for thee pocket from post 9 and still chased home in :26.1. Mind value. (3) CAVIART STETSON rises from a no-match second 15 days ago, (8) YACHT WEEK moves up a bit more but is fresher yet, and (2) CAPTAIN MCKEE demonstrated ample versatility in success against just lesser at Pocono this winter.

Race 6: Non-Winners 3 Ext. PM Races or $30,000

(1) SANDBETWEENMYTOES stepped home stoutly in his two Magical Acres qualifiers, and he's got sufficient stakes experience to take on a rather comfortable group. (7) FULL SEND was even but no threat in his May 30 qualifier, but showed versatility in Dover conditioned events this winter. This represents just a slight bump up from those. (3) MAKE IT COME TRUE makes his second start of the year after a non-threatening Meadowlands outing last week. A few takeaways: He remained in touch with the field first out, he gets a much kinder starting spot on arrival, and he won over the course as a 2-year-old in September.

Race 7: Non-Winners $20,000 Last 5 Starts, 9 Ext. PM Races, or $90,000

(7) KINNDER JACKSON floated from post 10, angled, posted an individual :27.1 third quarter in the breeze, and understandably levelled off in his return outing. Similar await here; expect sharper second out. (3) ALLUNEEEDISFAITH N used a Gaitway qualifier on Monday to tighten up further after exiting the same race Kinnder Jackson does. He enjoyed a cozy pocket run, yet only finished a neck better than Kinnder Jackson. Mind value. (1) IDEAL JIMMY added Lasix for his June 15 qualifier, and he won well after making all the pace. Yonkers Opens proved a bit much for the 21-time winner, but he's long earned his stripes.

Race 8: Non-Winners 3 Ext. PM Races or $30,000

(6) MADAME SHERRY is primed for her 3-year-old season after posting two solid qualifiers. The stakes winner at 2 put together a belated bid for fourth at long odds in last year's Breeders Crown, and this group is far kinder. (8) DIP ME HANOVER also enters off two qualifying wins, and her bankroll is double that of Madame Sherry. As such, I'm inclined to think she'll go off much too short for her seasonal debut, but she still warrants inclusion on her class edge. (2) CONTEPARTIRO DEO was a minor stakes player in her rookie year, and her recent Gaitway qualifiers are indicative of improving fitness. Minor option.

Race 9: Non-Winners $14,000 Last 5 Starts, 7 Ext. PM Races, or $70,000

(2) SUGAR FACTORY demonstrated pressing and pouncing ability at Dover this winter, and his Magical Acres qualifiers indicate he's none the worse for wear off the forced layoff. Form can carry in a group without a clear class standout. (4) FERDINAND A won his last two races in Australia, and his qualifier on May 30 was his first time behind the gate in over eight months. I'm not concerned about that flat outing. Fresh arrival warrants inclusion at a healthy price. (8) SOMEBADDUDE rallied off cover to just miss tougher at 52-1 last week, and while he drops a level on arrival, he'll have to contend with a wide draw.

Race 10: Non-Winners $2,500 Last 5 Starts

(7) BRALEY HANOVER was a one-paced third after early exertion on the drop to bottom-level company in March. He was even in his May 29 qualifier; that's ample. (5) FLASH LAUXMONT also comes in off an even qualifier, but struggled at Pocono this winter. Midpack draw can yield a better outcome in a field with four horses stepping up. (1) STEADY PULSE toiled from the pocket in his Magical Acres qualifier, but demonstrated wide closing ability at big odds this winter at Freehold. The pole can keep him close and clear.

Race 11: Non-Winners $7,000 Last 5 Starts

(2) PADUKA N gave a convincing account of himself in his U.S. debut last week, clearing from post 8, yielding, and chasing to just miss Jet Airway. Great springboard mile! (7) CALIFORNIA CRUISIN was hampered by late traffic in his return to action, and was even with tougher at Dover before his forced layoff. Back to three turns; clear sailing can aid. (6) TJ BLAST had mixed results in tougher claimers of late. He's got ample staying power for a minor if able to work out a favourable trip.

Race 12: Starter Allowance $12,500

(2) BARBADOS took the long road to a $12.5k win on March 1, and then pressed to just miss for $15k on debut for Mosher. He's proven at the level, to say the least. (1) CANDELL hasn't raced since he won a $10k claimer at 17-1. The step up daunts off the spell, but he's got the right kind of momentum in a field where only two have lines from this month. (3) FINAL JUSTICE chased from just off the pace to hit the board in two of his last three tries, all at the $12.5k tag. Debuts for Czermann on arrival from the Spa.

Race 13: Starter Allowance $15,000

(6) TECHINO HANOVER pressed, stalked and circled his way to four straight top-three finishes in conditioned $15k events at Dover before a forced layoff. He's got a clear form edge in this group. (5) CHEYENNE REIJANE drops in from $20k events at Pocono, but was a commanding winner for $15k in February. Raw speed was pretty consistent. (4) SKYWAY BILLY earned minors on a consistent basis through five Pocono tries in the winter. Ample staying power makes him a minor player again in a comparable group.

Race 14: Non-Winners 3 Ext. PM Races or $30,000

(5) TELL THEM LOU, stakes placed at two, is poised for his seasonal debut off two solid two-move qualifiers at Magical Acres. Just 12 days ago, he stormed home in :26.1. He's ready. (6) GINGRAS BEACH took his seasonal mark last year in the Keystone Classic and also had a cup of coffee on the Grand Circuit, but he may require a start, especially after over seven months off. (2) BRUSH UP chased to save third at long odds in two Dover lines in March, and despite the rise today, can benefit from a cozy draw to land close to the pace.