Harrah's Philadelphia: Thursday 6/6 Analysis

By James Witherite

Race 1
1 - ONE MORE MIRACLE hit the exacta in 3 of 4 and won well on debut for Garcia. The pole can keep him fresh for late.
8 - BB'S HARLEY rallied well off cover to hit the board in two tries at this level. Stalker-closer debuts for Way off the claim.
4 - SHAVING MUG surged to win three back after being shuffled to last, and chased to hit the board twice since. Rises amid good form.
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Race 2
1 - SIR JOHN F passed tired foes for a minor against tougher two back, and chased OK in the breeze since. Pole can aid.
8 - DREAM MASSIVE couldn't get involved behind Casa Palmera last week, but shows staying power in top-level races. Back with Miller.
2 - DW'S REVENGE looks to bounce back from a failed first-over push last week. He chased in 1:52.4 two back, and Gingras is back on.
Race 3
4 - SWEET SUE brushed to the fore up the back last out but was just nipped at the line. Expect sharper in this second try back.
1 - MORE MORE MORE landed in close tracking spots and chased well in both Pocono lines this season. Pole keeps her close again.
6 - DLITEFULACQUISTION was less than even at Plainridge last week, but she chased for third against winners. She's 10-for-15 in the money.
Race 4
1 - ART SCENE drops and draws inside off two solid miles. He chased from an earned pocket, and then forced a :26 third split.
6 - INFORCE posted sub-:28 last quarters in his last two at Harrington. Consistent stayer can close even better with one fewer turn.
3 - CAJON LIGHTNING had no shot with tougher from the back row, but wired a comparable field two back. Tetrick's choice; mind value.
Race 5
4 - DEO circled three-wide to win at this level before pressing out of post 8 to be a good second with tougher. Dunn stays on.
7 - NORTHERN MAJOR chased OK for minors in two fifth-level races. While saddled with a wide draw, the drop in class should aid.
1 - SKYWAY COBRA shows good late trot when on gait. Pole helps.
9 - CAVIAR STAR won at this level 4 back. Value player from back row.
Race 6
2 - LUMINOSITY shone brightly in a 1:53.4 win two back, and looks to rebound with Gingras back on. Draw is kind enough.
8 - MOSCONI HANOVER chased off helmets to take fourth in two tries at this level after an odds-on fifth-level score. Credible roughie.
1 - WATKINS gains Tetrick after struggling in his last three tries at this level. The 51-time winner should be able to land close with ease.
Race 7
4 - FANATIC hasn't been worse than fourth all season. He can leave and stay on or chase from midpack alike. The one to beat.
1 - BELLA AVA makes her debut off a respectable Pocono qualifier. In terms of raw speed, she's got enough to contend from the pole.
2 - EXPLOSIVE PAIGE pressed boldly before tiring at Pocono last out. Still, she's earned cheques in all seven tries this season.
Race 8
1 - WISENHEIMER returns to a track where he's had success. After chasing for third in 1:54.4 two back, he finds easier today.
8 - MR HOUDINI has been fourth or better in six of his last seven. His lone miss came via a failed first-over push two levels higher.
2 - SODA PUMP was a pillar-to-post winner when he last raced at this level on April 25. Two eight-holes in his last three have hurt.
Race 9
1 - CHAS HANOVER rebounded from a break to force a :28.3 third quarter and stay on for second in his last. Nap's back on.
2 - SKYWAY RAPTOR turned in an almost identical mile in the slop the week before, but ceded second while one-paced. Similar await.
6 - DOWNUNDERMATTER drops in class after chasing evenly to save fifth in his first start back since February. Needs clear sailing.
Race 10
3 - SIMPLY VOLO, one of two seeking back-to-back wins, parried Don Dream en route to last week's score. Versatility noted.
1 - ARMAGEDON SEELSTER returns to PHL after a one-paced effort from an earned pocket in a tough N8L group. Pole sharpens him.
5 - DON DREAM worked hard to gain out of midfield, press Simply Volo to a :28 third split, and stay on to keep second. David's choice.
Race 11
2 - SWEET LULLABY is ready to roll off three qualifiers, all fast enough to win this race. Fitness is no question.
4 - SILK Z TAM cleared from wide draws in two Pocono tries, but was just nipped on both occasions. Lachance takes over the lines.
5 - PONDER DAT debuts on two qualifiers; the second yielded better late pace than the first, but worse overall raw speed. Minor player.
Race 12
3 - PITTSTOP KIP is one of two dropping from third-level races, and of those, the one who stayed on better. Morgan's choice.
4 - ASHES CASH lifted steadily into third in his debut for Esh after eight months off. Expect a stronger outing coming right back.
2 - THE ONLY ONE owns the fastest mile on the page via his 1:54.4 pursuit of Euro Gap at this level two back. Post relief can aid.
Race 13
6 - GRACE AM wired maidens out of post 8 on April 26 and since held third in a Stallion Series event. Splits the difference.
7 - DAWN OF GLORY is David's choice after rallying this one into third in a Pocono Stallion Series event. She cedes a speed edge.
8 - HAVREE DE GRACE debuts for new trainer Miriam Kraemer after a gritty front-end score last week. Leaving ability proven two back.
Race 14
8 - TENACIOUS ONE A posted a :54.4 middle half last week, only to give way under pressure in upper stretch. Easier await.
4 - GALLIC BEACH jumped to this level last week, and emerged from traffic for third at 37-1. He's stayed on better of late, it seems.
1 - SOME PLAYA brushed and powered away to a 1:51.2 score at Pocono last week. Tougher await, but he keeps Allard from the pole.