Harrah's Philadelphia: Wednesday 6/19 Analysis

By James Witherite

Race 1
5 - MASTER OF PUPPETS dug in to hold sway last week after lunging to narrowly miss two and four back. Class and form unite.
1 - DADDY LET ME DRIVE can benefit from extreme post relief after passing tired foes last out and tiring from a wide trip before.
4 - A AND C ARTIST improved on the drop to $10k company last week, having tracked before making a mild bid and staying on OK.
Race 2
2 - WESTERN HILL is among the fastest here, and nearly lasted two back after working to clear in a hot pace. Versatility noted.
4 - CASH IS KING battled in the breeze through torturous middle fractions and still had enough to hold third. Step up is minimal.
1 - KID PK simply couldn't get involved from astern last week, but didn't lack late pace at this level. Pole puts him much closer early.
Race 3
3 - MANTICORE won both his qualifiers, one from the pocket and the other from off live cover. Speed, versatility encourage.
6 - ADRIANO HANOVER posted a :27.3 closing split in his qualifier last week, and he made up 6-1/2 lengths in that stretch.
1 - SOUTHWIND DREDGE won his Pocono qualifier going away after clearing and yielding. Pole helps him maximise effects of late kick.
Race 4
2 - BOOGIE SHUFFLE made steady ground to just miss Rough Odds on the drop to this class. Note half the field is rising.
5 - GHOST PINE comes in off three straight seconds. Before a failed front-end effort at Yonkers, he just missed off cover at Pocono.
7 - CONTROL TOWER is another one who looks to carry strong form up the class ladder. His first-over push a fortnight ago encourages.
Race 5
4 - STARK HANOVER tries three turns after mixed results in top-level Harrington races. Tetrick opts on; far easier await.
7 - PEPPER GUY makes a second straight drop after passing tired rivals from astern last week. Chasing efforts with tougher encourage.
1 - YUPPER stayed on well last out, and hit the board in three of five.
6 - CANDELL did significant work in his last two. Form is improving.
Race 6
5 - ZAGSTER seeks back-to-back wins after wiring tougher at Pocono last out. Class, form and versatility all unite.
7 - ATABOY HANOVER dominated third-level types last out, and works back up amid improving form. A repeat effort is likely enough.
2 - EURO GAP made amends decently a fortnight ago, chasing into third in a similar race after breaking on May 29. Value option.
Race 7
6 - CAN'T BEACH THAT dug deep to prevail two back before keeping up with Lyonns Johnnyjnr's 1:49.4 mile. Easier await.
4 - STIENAMS BEACH chased evenly in the same race after a pair of good seconds in Stallion Series company from earned pockets. Sharp.
3 - SEAFARER overcame road trouble to save a no-match second last week after a powerful N2L score at Pocono. Form is a clear strength.
Race 8
7 - AFTERMEYOURFIRST was fourth or better in four of his last five, and he posts fast enough miles to contend in this group.
5 - EXPLOSIVE MEL improved drastically with the addition of Lasix last week. Variables still abound; be mindful of value.
1 - DREAM STOP broke the two-minute barrier last week after passing tired foes, and now draws the pole. Can stalk and share with similar.
Race 9
3 - EMERITUS MAXIMUS drops right back to his last winning level after chasing the dynamite Rough Odds. Prime target.
1 - SHADY CITY also drops two levels to his most recent winning class after toiling to stay even with tougher. Pole puts him in play.
4 - DECISION DAY rallied well off cover to hit the board in two of his last three at this level. Solid finisher can boost exotic value.
Race 10
8 - ROCKLINDAROCK regains Tetrick on this step down. Last time she faced bottom-level foes, she missed by a scant nose.
4 - WHEN SHARKS FLY is the other one to drop from second-level company after failing to sustain a wide bid. Midpack draw can aid.
3 - WINDY SPORT earned minor cheques in her last four starts. Allard opts aboard the 7-time winner who was even or better in her last two.
Race 11
5 - BROADWAY PROMISE was shuffled out of contention on the drop to bottom-level foes. When clear four back, he lifted well.
4 - MAJESTIC MYSTIC was fourth or better in his last five outings, and has shown consistent ability to chase off a helmet.
1 - BRICKYARD KING rallied after being shuffled to save third at 53-1 last time. Similar await; strong option to boost exactas and tris.
Race 12
3 - KEYSTONE MAXIM just missed two and three back, and didn't lack from astern since. Presser-stalker boasts ample speed.
6 - BRICKYARD VELTIC chased to hit the ticket in four of his last five. Consistent stayer does his best work from the pocket.
2 - CAN WE DANCE was fourth or better in three of four, and has hit the board in half of his career starts. Inside draw can aid.
Race 13
7 - TASTE OF HISTORY possesses outside leaving ability, as proven in recent lines. Easier await on arrival from Pocono.
2 - LET'S FOAL AROUND passed tired foes from astern with the aid of cover last out. Inside draw can yield an easier task this time.
6 - MORE DRAGON hasn't hit the top four since March, but he's been troubled by rearward trips of late. Drops, gains Bongiorno.
Race 14
2 - IDEAL PERFECT TEN chased for minors twice since breaking maiden from off cover on May 22. Sub-:28 LQs encourage.
5 - MEADOWBROOK CROWN invades form Hoosier after posting sub-1:52 miles in three of his last four. Another solid stayer.
3 - CAPTAIN DISOMMA lifted to upset similar at 13-1 on May 22, but he's since closed belatedly or failed to sustain. Can share with best.

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