Harrah's Philadelphia: Sunday 6/16 Analysis

By James Witherite

Race 1
7 - WESTERN DELIGHT N won 2 of 3 at this level, from on the lead and off cover alike. Outside leaving ability, versatility noted.
3 - STARSKY'S DREAM N sprinted clear from post 7 in NJ last week before being engulfed. Post relief helps the versatile 26-time winner.
8 - TRACK MASTER D is in for $24k again and will have to endure the outside post as such. A stronger dispatch puts him in play.
Race 2
4 - ARQUE HANOVER was hurt by wide draws in his last two races, but gets significant relief all round. Nap's choice of three.
7 - HALUSKY cleared, yielded, and lifted from the pocket to reach in a second-level race last out. He's improved of late.
1 - BETTER B ROLLING steps down on arrival from Pocono after even but non-threatening tries in his last two. Pole gets him closer.
Race 3
6 - DANCIN REBEL debuts for Ruiz after showing ability but just lacking for $15k. Presser-stalker could prove a mid-price option.
4 - ONE MORE MIRACLE seeks a third straight win after wiring $12.5k types and just holding at this level. Be wary of underlay potential.
2 - SLIPIN SKIP debuts for Way after being parked the journey from post 8 in his last. Inside draw can serve to keep him fresh.
Race 4
6 - BETTOR SPIRITS N made a bid for second in NJ before flattening in his last. Two back, he nearly wired similar here.
7 - LIMELIGHT BEACH drops again after toiling from an earned pocket at Pocono. The millionaire has loads of back class; mind value.
1 - DALTON DID IT posted fast enough closing splits in NJ to be able to stay on with these. The pole lands him right in the action.
Race 5
3 - CRUISE PATROL bumps up half a level from a decisive odds-on win at Pocono. Sure threat given past success with tougher.
7 - BILLY BADGER N faded off a brief bid on arrival, but demonstrated solid closing ability in NJ outings. Can bounce on the drop.
5 - JENERAL PATTON paced sub-1:52 twice in three. Form encourages.
6 - ALL WEEK chased to hit the board in four straight. Figures well.
Race 6
7 - CASHENDASH HANOVER rises back to $12.5k company after solid point and pocket wins. He's hit the board 153 times.
1 - KC RAMBUCTIOUS BOY debuts for MacLeod off the claim. Last week, he had no chance from astern, but he closed well in past tries.
5 - SWEET COLT OF MINE just reached from an easy pocket last week after chasing for runner-up finishes. Rises; can share.
Race 7
4 - ROCKIN RON returns from London after chasing for third after road trouble in the Camluck. Midpack draw yields options.
2 - TIGER THOMPSON N has been a welcome addition to the local Open, and he just missed from the pocket in his last. Close with ease.
6 - SHNITZLEDOSOMETHIN hit the exacta in 10 of 20 starts on the stakes circuit last year. He earned his June 8 win in the breeze.
Race 8
5 - MR D'S DRAGON was softened up last out and faded from first-over two back, but he gets an easier group. Can rebound.
8 - FEELING CAM LUCKY hit the board in four of his last five, all against tougher. He's best on or near the lead; post 8 hinders.
3 - STATEMENT MADE A didn't lack for pace last time, but struggled to get involved from astern. Easier task awaits on arrival.
Race 9
1 - MISTER OHANZEE A lifted into second behind Proper One in his U.S. debut. Expect sharper second out despite the rise.
3 - MACHIAVELLI chased for a no-match second behind the ultra-tough Decoy last week. He's hit the exacta in three of his last four.
5 - ROUGH ODDS sustained steady gains to mow down Boogie Shuffle last week. He pressed to win five back as well. Demand value.
Race 10
4 - JUMALAY MASS won going away in a N2L event two back before encountering road trouble at the Spa. Back to three turns.
7 - CAYENNE VICTORY still held fourth after pressing in the breeze for 7f last week. She gains Napolitano; kinder trip can help.
2 - BATTLE BORN AS earned minor cheques in four tries since breaking maiden. Cosy inside draw can yield an easier task this time.
Race 11
2 - NASCAR SEELSTER finds easier after stalking cover and staying on well with tougher twice in three. Solid presser-stalker.
4 - LORD WILLOUGHBY A charged home in his Gaitway qualifier after winning 15 times in his native Australia. Fit, no doubt.
8 - ART DANCER was fourth or better in his last four. Most recently, he kept up well after landing in the pocket from post 9 at Pocono.
Race 12
1 - WINNING LINC is the only one here to have raced in upper-level events consistently of late. His Gaitway Q indicates fitness.
8 - SENTENCING MEMO jumped to a comparable class in his last after a hard-earned third-level win. Staying power is no concern.
3 - MAJOR AUTHORITY was stymied by post 8 last out, but kept on with similar at Pocono the week before. Note he bottomed out four back.
Race 13
8 - CRIMSON AND CHROME vaulted clear at this level two back, and since rallied from astern for a no-match third. Capable.
5 - HANDSOFFMYCHIPS boasts form and versatility, not to mention consistent success at this level. Midpack draw yields options.
7 - NUTCRACKER SWEET makes his 4-year-old debut after being overmatched on the stakes circuit at 3. He's fit, but mind value.
Race 14
1 - SEE YOU TUESDAY pressed a :27.2 third quarter before levelling off on the drop back to this level. Debuts for Murray.
4 - MACHTU N showed good late pace for fifth in his last two races in East Rutherford. Easier await the logical roughie on arrival.
2 - TENACIOUS ONE A drops in class after pressing in the breeze but tiring in his last. Post relief should yield an easier trip, too.