Harrah's Philadelphia: Sunday 6/9 Analysis

By James Witherite

Race 1
7 - CHARGER BLUE CHIP was a good second on the rise to $15k last week, and now drops down amid the best form here.
4 - COACH CAL chased well for third on arrival after even but non-threatening Yonkers outings. A lack of inside speed can help.
6 - TOO DARN HOT was hemmed in last week after having not raced since the previous July. Expect stronger second out; Callahan's on.
Race 2
4 - ALL WEEK chased to hit the board in his last two after being just collared on May 5. Step down can lift him.
1 - SOUTHWIND MOROCCAN made steady inroads from astern last week after a front-end Harrington win. Versatility a plus.
3 - CALIFORNIA CRUISIN has been no worse than fourth in his last four. He figures to be prominent early yet again.
Race 3
7 - PAPRIKE BLUE CHIP was engulfed by Western Delight N and Track Master D on May 26, but did the most work of any.
8 - TRACK MASTER D rose from a second-level win to chase from the pocket for second at this level. Form uptick encourages.
1 - POP'S ROMEO pressed into a :27 third quarter before fading last week. Before that, he beat $15ks soundly. Can bounce; mind value.
Race 4
1 - PALOMAR lifted beautifully to just miss Halusky in a mad dash to the line. He's definitely not lacking for staying power.
5 - CASINO BAGS ANSO chased evenly off cover against tougher in his last two. This step down helps him make better use of late kick.
3 - SEE YOU TUESDAY toiled behind Sevens Hope in a tougher race last week. Before that, he stayed well at 9-1 from an earned pocket.
Race 5
2 - FEELING CAM LUCKY almost lasted with tougher at Yonkers a fortnight ago after minors from varied trips. Nap's back on.
4 - BOOGIE SHUFFLE closed well for second two back, but lacked the same kick more recently. Midpack draw on the step down can aid.
3 - EMERITUS MAXIMUS rises off a sharp win; stayed OK at this level.
8 - SENOR MACRAY A was just better than even for fourth on debut.
Race 6
6 - VODKA IS TERROR seeks back-to-back wins after sustaining a long first-over grind. Forgive May 23 line due to post 8.
2 - TAP INTO POWER worked into a narrow lead at this level on debut for Munson. The presser-stalker's had past success at the level.
8 - SLIPIN SKIP romped in a $10k event last week and proved he could close from astern before that. Wide draw looms on the rise.
Race 7
2 - WARRAWEE UNIQUE solidly won his Stallion Series race two back, and chased Captain Crunch OK since. The one to beat.
4 - CAN'T BEACH THAT gives up a pretty hefty class edge, but he demonstrated strong ability to withstand and offer pressure so far.
3 - WESTERN EXPOSURE hasn't missed the board all season, and he gets an easier field today after pressing stakes foes and flattening.
Race 8
2 - DECOY stepped up and won well a week and a half ago, and now looks to do it again. Excuse 3 back noting wide draw.
4 - MACHIAVELLI brushed and battled on the rise after wins from the point and an earned pocket alike. A kinder journey can aid.
1 - SWEET BEACH, like the two above, beat fifth-level company. Since, he faded off a stout first-over push. Can share with kinder trip.
Race 9
3 - TWIN B TUFFENUFF is one of two to seek back-to-back wins at the level, and his 1:49.4 win from May 26 gives him an edge.
2 - DECLAN SEELSTER likewise won at this level in his last, launching from post 7 for the pocket before pouncing. Strong and versatile.
7 - ANNIHILATION hit the board in three of four tries at this level. In his lone miss, he failed to get involved. Must be prominent.
Race 10
8 - TURVILLE HANOVER returns to a winning level after chasing evenly in a Pocono stake. He dominated in past local tries.
5 - MIMI'SPEARLOFLINDY stayed on for minors in stakes assignments after just missing at this level on debut. A threat with cover.
7 - RIDINONARAINBOW chased evenly for third at 15-1 last week after Stallion Series foes proved too tough. Draw is her main hurdle.
Race 11
2 - PENZANCE HANOVER was done no favours by the back row in his last, but he showed signs of ability with tougher two and three back.
7 - PEPPER GUY drops again after an even but non-threatening fourth-level try. He showed staying power earlier in the spring.
5 - SONNY AT THE BEACH cleared, yielded, and was one-paced in fourth last week after rallying out of traffic two back. Mind value.
Race 12
2 - MR D'S DRAGON reeled off 4 straight ITM finishes before fading from first-over against tougher last out. Can bounce.
7 - JENERAL PATTON chased well for second against just easier in his last two starts. He steps back up amid improved form.
8 - CAVIART REAGAN debuts for Leamon on arrival from Tioga. He doesn't lack for late pace, but he'll need live flow. Value option.
Race 13
3 - PRINCE OF TIDES trounced his Stallion Series foes here on Memorial Day, posting a commanding 1:50 win. Very strong.
5 - CRIMSON AND CHROME kicked clear boldly off cover to win at this level last week. An abundance of pace elsewhere helps his cause.
1 - DANCE ON THE BEACH chased to hit the board in 5 of 6 efforts at this level. Pole keeps him close; logical inclusion in exotics.
Race 14
3 - CANDELL sustained a wide bid to just miss second-level foes by a length. HE was even two levels above this; can strike.
4 - SCRUB HANOVER chased well for third from an earned pocket last out after a game effort at Freehold. Midpack draw sharpens him.
1 - ALWAYS A ROCKET passed tired foes for minors two and three back at this level. Pole lands him closer in a more manageable group.

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