Harrah's Philadelphia: Saturday 6/22 Analysis

By James Witherite

Race 1
2 - NOBLE WARRAWEE hit the board in his last four Billings events, and Hechkoff's enjoyed a decorated amateur career.
3 - EYORE HANOVER comes in from Vernon after holding his own in upper-level events there. He's amply fast for this group.
1 - CATALYST was troubled by wide draws in his last two Ocean miles. Tony Verruso has hit the exacta in half his drives this season.
Race 2
2 - CHARGER BLUE CHIP seeks another score at this level after wiring his foes a fortnight ago. Powerful connections team up.
7 - CC'S DESIRE lifted steadily in the breeze to just miss the classy Cashendash Hanover last week. Past $15k success noted.
4 - OUTCRY only missed $15k types by 2-1/4 lengths last week. Easier await; a clearer journey from midfield can certainly aid.
Race 3
4 - V O JOE was left far behind by Western Fame and other stakes types in his qualifier last Saturday. Class edge noted.
2 - I GET THAT earned minors in three of his last four, and draws inside among a pretty manageable group. Should be close with ease.
3 - FOREVER FAV chased from off the pace to take third at this course and class on June 5. Kinder draw can yield an easier task.
Race 4
7 - E ELL CRUZE was fourth or better in his last four, all at the level. Strong stalker shows consistent staying power.
4 - CRITICAL HANOVER rallied up to a N2L win a fortnight ago after wide bids failed to materialise three and four back. Rising.
2 - SOUTHWIND SURGE was a minor player in Stallion Series races, but broke last out. Can rebound; be mindful of value.
Race 5
5 - ADMIRAL missed from the pocket last out and pushed three-wide three back. The 21-time winner is a logical mid-price option.
3 - SOMETHINGINTHEWIND won three of his last four at this level, but is likely to be overbet as such. Still include.
1 - VODKA IS TERROR drops from $15k; first-over win on May 30 noted.
2 - MYSTERY ISLAND lifted to just miss at 17-1 last out. Improving.
Race 6
2 - AS TIME GOES BY raced well off cover to take second in her last two after pressing into second in the Lismore. Sharp as any.
4 - SWEET LULLABY opened her 3-year-old campaign with a pair of wins over this course. She parried pressure to score at this level.
6 - A BEACH COWGIRL turned in a 1:50.4 mile at The Meadows a fortnight ago after a failed press at Pocono. Strong bounce-back.
Race 7
2 - STAND BY ME N got back in the win column via a push to collar Chaser Hanover. Debuts for DiDomenico amid strength.
5 - BRING THE THUNDER also seeks back-to-back scores at the level after holding his ground at twos-on earlier in the month.
4 - PRICE HANOVER invades after being overmatched of late in NY stakes. Live cover seems a must; mind value on the drop.
Race 8
4 - VAPOUR N charged home to just miss Jack Roger after being shuffled a bit last week. The 10-year-old is ramping up!
6 - JK WILDFIRE turned in solid efforts off cover in East Rutherford in his last three. Stalker-closer can handle this mild step up.
2 - JK HEAVEN SENT worked for the pocket before chasing out of traffic in his last. Post relief, clear sailing can both aid.
Race 9
4 - ROCK OF CASHEL should be close to the action from this midpack draw. The 36-time winner's got ample late kick.
2 - SEVEN IRON won at this level two back, and since toiled from an earned pocket in the same race Rock Of Cashel exits.
1 - WHETHER OR NOT FI was troubled by wide draws and interference in his last couple. Pole puts this value option in play.
Race 10
1 - ANNIHILATION finally broke through at this level from an earned pocket last week. He's consistently strong and fast.
7 - ROCKAPELO showed solid late pace in recent New Jersey outings, and comes in off a sub-1:50 mile. Wide draw is his main hurdle.
4 - MY DELIGHT needed some class relief to hit the board, but he strode home well from pocket trips in his last two. Improving.
Race 11
3 - SHES A MAJOR LADY was demoted at Tioga after stepping out of bounds, but NJ lines encourage. Class edge noted.
5 - OUIJA hit the board in her last three local tries, all from stalking journeys. This group seems more manageable.
4 - DLITEFULACQUISTION is the likely pacesetter in this group given tendencies to show speed at Pocono and a lack of inside speed.
Race 12
5 - ABLE HANOVER beat winners four back, and since toiled in PA stakes. Easier await on arrival; arguably the one to beat.
2 - MIRASOL was fourth or better in her last seven, and she lifted better with the addition of Lasix last time. Slight form edge.
4 - ELLEOFADELI hasn't missed a cheque since rising to this level. She's best with a clear, direct trip — lack of pace can aid.

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