Harrah's Philadelphia: Sunday 6/23 Analysis

By James Witherite

Race 1

7 - PAPRIKE BLUE CHIP made two moves to take second to Western Delight two weeks ago. Sustained success noted.
2 - MISTER INDIANA kept moving forward at this level last week, but had the aid of cover on the far turn. Improving; mind value.
5 - TRACK MASTER D was troubled by wide draws and road trouble in his last two, but didn't lack late. Midpack draw helps him lift.

Race 2

2 - CASH IS KING wired similar on Wednesday and keeps Allard coming back. He's well drawn to be prominent with ease again.
3 - PRINCEOFTHEFOREST hit the board in 4 of 6 at Harrington, primarily at this level or tougher. Solid presser-stalker.
4 - ARQUE HANOVER got back in the win column with a resounding 1:50 mile on arrival last week. He was tons the best; can step up.

Race 3

3 - ONE MORE MIRACLE held his ground for $15k two back before chasing Fancy Colt for second. Form edge is clear.
1 - POP'S ROMEO won his last two $15k tries, both for Addison and Morgan in May. A clean start from the pole is key; mind value.
4 - RUFO debuts for DiDomenico after early exertion left him struggling late at Pocono last week. Kind draw, Tetrick can aid.

Race 4

2 - ABNER THE GREAT is reunited with Napolitano on the drop back to second-level company. He stays on decently enough.
3 - BRUCE'S MAGIC passed tired foes against tougher last out after an even effort two levels above. Easier yet await.
8 - ROLLIN ABOUT debuts for Surick after mixed results in the Great Lakes region. Wide draw can help keep value strong.

Race 5

2 - CONTROL TOWER worked to clear, yielded, and chased to be a credible second at this level on Wednesday. Similar await.
6 - REVELRY tracked and rallied to win at this level on Sunday. He stays eligible via the N7L provision. Clear sailing a must.
5 - STONEDUST worked hard in the breeze for a brief lead last out.
1 - STATEMENT MADE A rises after two wins in three. Solid late kick.

Race 6

4 - ONLYTHETUFFSURVIVE pressed and faded at Pocono last out, but still paced in 1:53.2. That's ample speed; Nap's choice.
7 - LEAN ON YOU posted sub-1:53 miles at Pocono in his last two after toiling with far tougher here. He bottoms out and Tim's on.
1 - JOHNNY DISCO A was even but no threat in his last two second-level tries. Cosy inside draw can help him work closer.

Race 7

2 - ROCK THE NITE closed to win at Yonkers five back and lifted into tougher two back. A hot pace helps this stalker-closer.
5 - I'M A BIG DEAL cleared from post 7 and wired similar on June 2 before being overpowered by Highalator at Pocono. Can bounce.
1 - BALLERAT BOOMERANG returns south amid a string of success in top-level races. Pace pressure is likely; be mindful of value.

Race 8

3 - CASINO BAGS ANSO toughed it out first-over last week, and only missed by 1-1/2 lengths! He fought gamely prior, too.
4 - PALOMAR lunged from an earned pocket to just miss in the same race. Stalker-closer has been just short off deep cover.
2 - JK PRIDENJOY earned minor cheques in upper-level Pocono claimers. Second-time Bamond starter can bounce in this easier field.

Race 9

7 - DUBIOUS CLAIM pressed to win at this level on April 28, and most recently lifted off cover into tougher. Lots to like.
4 - SPRINTER N passed tired foes from astern 1-1/2 levels tougher than this last week. He wired just tougher on May 11; mind value.
1 - IDEAL CHILL invades from New Jersey after a pair of 1:50.2 miles. Cosy draw should put him in the thick of the action with ease.

Race 10

6 - ROUGH ODDS swept to victory at this level a fortnight ago and since just missed tougher from an earned pocket. Sharp now!
4 - DRAGONOLOGY worked hard out of post 8 to apply pressure last week but ran into the tough Cruise Patrol. Kind draw can aid.
5 - SWEET BEACH won decisively at this level four back, kicking away from pressure. Be wary of underlay potential on the drop.

Race 11

6 - FATE SMILED has yet to hit the board this season, but she's toiled to stay even in stakes fields. Class edge noted.
2 - DARTY also drops in from stakes events after chasing decently for minors consistently. Draw lands him closer as well.
5 - TRIXEE DE VIE hit the board in five of six from a variety of trips. Versatility is a definite strength; solid minor option.

Race 12

3 - CRIMSON AND CHROME hopped at head-stretch last week and rallied to almost reach! His June 2 win indicates strength.
1 - ONE CORONA TO GO cleared, yielded, and tired up the far side after chasing for second at big odds twice. Value play from the pole.
7 - LIVE LIKE A BOSS is Dunn's choice after last week's powerful first-over score. He thrives in the breeze and can yield value.

Race 13

7 - NASCAR SEELSTER chased into second at this level last week after a solid stalking effort with tougher. Four foes rise.
5 - CLASS SIX invades off a pillar-to-post Plainridge win. He didn't lack with tougher at Pocono in the middle of spring, note.
3 - LORD WILLOUGHBY A closed mildly off cover for fourth at this level in his U.S. debut. Expect sharper second out.

Race 14

3 - CAPTAIN CASH pressed and edged clear of N2L foes at Pocono. Alagna trainee boasts form; McCarthy's choice.
4 - DANCIN LOU hit the board in his last three, sustaining a first-over push at Yonkers last out and overcoming a break two back.
6 - MARK WITHA K pressed hard through the far turn at this level on June 5 before tiring late. He wired similar four back.