Harrah's Philadelphia: Sunday 5/26 Analysis

By James Witherite

Race 1
3 - WESTERN DELIGHT N lifted to just miss last week, and rallied OK on May 4. There should be enough pressure afore.
6 - WICK N narrowly held off Western Delight N after calling all the shots. He's hit the board in five of six now.
7 - PAPRIKE BLUE CHIP is Callahan's choice on debut for Switzer. Likely early factor has hit the board in four straight.

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Race 2
1 - SWEET BEACH kicked on boldly for a fifth-level win a fortnight ago after fending off heavy pressure. Versatile, too.
5 - BOOGIE SHUFFLE makes his first start since July off a decent qualifier. Back class is there, but fitness remains a variable.
6 - CROCKETS CULLEN N got some relief after traffic issues two and three back, and he fired off a 1:51 score. Strong if clear.

Race 3
3 - SOUTHWIND OZZI pressed into Captain Crunch last week, and held second in a :26 closing quarter over the slop! Wow.
4 - WILD WILD WESTERN hasn't missed the exacta in his career! Just last week, he parried sustained pressure for a PASS win.
2 - MAJOR DECEPTION rose from a dominant N3L win to just miss Wild Wild Western at Pocono. Pressing and stalking ability noted.

Race 4
4 - DISTURBIA laboured from a stalking trip last week, but made a second move to push the pace 2 back. Easier await.
2 - GRANTMEAWISH proved dominant in N5L company two back, and since was hindered by post 8 at Yonkers. Post relief offsets step up.
1 - ANNIHILATION never got involved from astern last out, but almost lasted on the post at 8-1 two back. Pole can sharpen him.

Race 5
1 - SWEET TALKIN SATIN pushed into a :27.2 third quarter before fading last out. Reunited with Nap on his return.
5 - I'M A BIG DEAL comes in from NJ after being pushed to a hot pace on the drop to a comparable level. Raw speed encourages.
4 - FATHER SARDUCCI made good headway off cover in his last 3.
3 - PROPER ONE kicked cover to reach last out. Steps up again.

Race 6
6 - ART SCENE almost upset Stolen Car at 20-1 on Monday after blasting from post 8 for the pocket. Amply sharp of late.
1 - KHUN RATHA A chased well at this level and slightly tougher three and four back. Class and post relief both lift him.
5 - ALLWILLWORKOUT didn't lack for late pace against tougher at Harrington twice since circling third-level foes. Can share.

Race 7
4 - ESCAPETOTHEBEACH had a bang-up 2018 capped by victory in the Kindergarten. His 3-year-old debut was sharp.
5 - CAVIART STETSON emerged from traffic to just miss Wild Wild Western at Pocono last week. Expect sharper yet coming back.
2 - LYONS NIGHT HAWK failed to threaten Captain Crunch last week, but still posted a :26.2 LQ in pursuit. Mind value.

Race 8
6 - DUPLICATED N chased for minors behind Highalator in his last two, and he posted a :25 LQ on May 11! Strong.
7 - CRUISE PATRIOL returns to his most recent winning level after toiling behind tougher. Must be prominent for best results.
3 - NO EASY DAY proved versatile in two NJ starts after a dominant fourth-level win here. He's ramping up rapidly, for sure.

Race 9
4 - TWIN B TUFFENUFF hit the exacta in four straight at Yonkers, including a narrow miss in a N8L. Razor sharp.
7 - MOVIN' ON UP rose to this level last week and he chased Hayden Hanover well enough for third at 43-1. Logical roughie.
1 - DAAMERICANSKY worked clear before being overpowered by Declan Seelster last week. Pole keeps him close with greater ease.

Race 10
7 - SHARTIN N won 5 of 6 this year after a sparkling 5-year-old season! It'll take a lot to topple the class of the division.
3 - CAVIART ALLY just missed Shartin N from second-over in last year's Crown, and she arrives off two solid NJ wins.
2 - APPLE BOTTOM JEANS figures to be part of a contested early pace, but her inside draw can help her stay a factor late.

Race 11
8 - CRUZADO DELA NOCHE won the Cutler to start 2018 after taking the 2018 Int'l. Expect better from the 7-year-old.
3 - HOMICIDE HUNTER got back to his winning ways last out, but had to work to parry All Champy. Hit or miss last year; mind value.
5 - WILL TAKE CHARGE finally warmed up, pressing to a going-away win at Yonkers earlier in the month. Staying power noted.

Race 12
4 - COURTLY CHOICE dealt with road trouble in his Cup elim after opening 2019 with a win. He sparkled as a 3-year-old.
3 - DONTTELLMEAGAIN did the most work of any in the Open a fortnight ago, pressing wide before Tiger Thompson N emerged.
6 - TIGER THOMPSON N is on a tear, winning 4 of 6. Tougher await, but he has proven leaving, pressing and stalking ability.

Race 13
3 - CAPTAIN CRUNCH was best among freshmen last year, and opened 2019 with a powerful PASS win. Easily the best.
4 - PROOF cleared from post 8 before yielding and giving futile chase to Captain Crunch's monstrous last split. Strong as well.
5 - HIGHLANDBEACHLOVER closed well from off the pace to hit the board in his last two stakes tries. Road trouble last out noted.

Race 14
5 - AMERICAN BOY N was fourth or better from various trips in his last three at Yonkers, all against tougher. Easier await.
4 - ALL WEEK kept up decently from the pocket at tens last out after nearly wiring similar on May 5. Form has caught up with class.
6 - NASCAR SEELSTER circled cover to take second at this level last out. He showed pressing ability in April lines, too.