Hawthorne Harness: Saturday 6/3 Analysis

Best Bet (4 - 6 / $16.00): RYLEIGH’S LILLY (4th)

Spot Play: FOURBOLTMANE (2nd)

Race 1

(4) BACKWOODS BARBIE is a lot better than what she shows on paper. The provisional pilot hurts her chances but helps her price. (5) HEYHEY MAHANAH had a tough go of it last week. The 5-year-old mare can hit the ticket with a good effort. (1) ONELESSLONELYGIRL looks to be in line for a ground-saving trip before shaking loose late; use underneath.

Race 2

(2) FOURBOLTMANE has been facing much tougher in recent weeks and looks to offer good value. (4) MR MCDREAMY rebounded nicely last week after a sub-par effort the start prior. (7) CITIZEN KANE should be primed for a better effort third start back for a capable barn.

Race 3

(7) ALL PINK takes a huge drop in class against much weaker. (4) RED HOT N FLASHY was sharp first start off the layoff. The pacing mare should only get better second time out. (8) SISTER’S KEEPER couldn't seal the deal as the favorite last start and now faces slightly tougher; command a price.

Race 4

(5) RYLEIGH’S LILLY raced super in her last start at Hoosier. The 7-year-old was loaded with late pace beating a much tougher bunch before being disqualified for a pylon violation. (8) FOX VALLEY CHARM is one of few threats in the race despite the poor looking race lines in two straight. (7) YOUNG AMERICAN was making a menacing late move before a break deep in the lane last start.

Race 5

(8) FRESH SQUEEZED was outstanding for a new barn last week; short price. (6) CRUISE QUEEN probably needed the start over the track last week. The 8-year-old has a better effort in her than that last mile. (7) BLING has been a war-horse her entire career. Eleven-year-old can get a piece with a good setup.

Race 6

(4) FOX VALLEY REGGIE just missed last week while racing gamely. The sophomore pacer makes his third start back off the layoff and has a lot of room to improve. (9) IMA SKYDANCER looks to be getting better in the last few starts; versatile. (8) ROYALE BIG GUY has been racing against much tougher out east. The pacer gets sent out for proven connections against softer.

Race 7

(2) SUMMER PARTY has yet to win on the year but should find this field more to her liking. (7) SAM SWIFTY just missed last week while racing gamely in a new barn. (6) FOX VALLEY BAILEY will look to make it two straight at this level.

Race 8

(1) FOX VALLEY NEMITZ wasn’t as sharp last week even with the excuse of being shuffled, however the pacer was prepped specifically with this start in mind. (5) SPORTY REDHOT has been facing tougher in the series; threat. (7) IN YOUR EYE is a nice-looking 3-year-old that will need much more to beat this bunch; fires late.

Race 9

(10) HOPE HOTSPUR looks to have more ability than most of the field and was the driver’s choice. (6) LIKETHEWAYYOULOOK is a lightly raced filly that makes her third career start and has room to improve off a solid win. (7) SHYMASER looked terrible last week when making a break early. The 3-year-old will need a big turnaround but gets sent out for capable connections.

Race 10

(8) NORTHERN B B paced a really nice mile last week after being empty the start prior. If the well-bred mare puts in a good effort she’s one of the horses to beat. (10) ROCKINAROUNDHEAVEN scored an easy win at this level last week and will look to make it two straight. (4) STRAIGHT IMAGE picks up a top driver for a capable barn.

Race 11

(3) SHUT UP AND DANCE should find this spot much softer. (7) I WISH I COULD is a well-bred gelding that has been competitive against similar in two straight. (1) LINDY’S ON FIRE gets the best post in a field full of question marks.

Race 12

(7) MYSTICAL NECTAR owns wins against much better on the year. (6) LUCY FLEW doesn't win often but was the top driver’s choice in a fairly wide open race. (5) WINGS has just been racing evenly; use underneath.