Hawthorne Harness: Saturday 7/1 Analysis
Best Bet (6 - 12 / $35.00): FOX VALLEY NEMITZ (5th)
Spot Play: ALWAYSSMOOTHRAIGIN (10th)
Race 1
(4) SHEINCREDIBLENASTY nice-looking filly has a big burst of speed and tons of upside. (2) JB'S SHOOTING STAR two-year-old will likely try to stay on a helmet this week; threat. (6) FOX VALLEY MIRANDA should only improve off a really nice first effort.
Race 2
(6) ROLLIN COAL was a game winner first time out; driver's choice. (3) ALLBEASTNOBEAUTY was also impressive in victory last start. (2) BREATHTAKING SKY filly will offer a big price and has room to improve in her second career start.
Race 3
(2) THE NEW AMERICANA filly picks up a huge driver change. (5) SHELBY RAE has shown nothing but consistent closing ability; big chance. (7) FOX VALLEY JAZZY filly is undefeated but gets a negative driver change and will offer low value.
Race 4
(5) BOOTLEG ISLAND used two moves last start to beat a heavy favorite. (2) HART TO HEART two-year-old gelding makes his debut off two really nice qualifiers. (7) BEACH SHOOTINGSTAR might be better from off the pace this week after squeaking out a wire to wire win last out.
Race 5
(1) FOX VALLEY NEMITZ will look to make it two for two in the eliminations. (2) CAPTAIN RHETT will offer good value and should be in line for a nice ground-saving trip up close. (5) FOX VALLEY REGGIE three-year-old owns a good brush when timed right and also picks up a positive driver change.
Race 6
(7) FOX VALLEY GEMINI was impressive exploding late last week. (1) BACKSTREET LAWYER was very close to the top choice last start and gets the best post. (3) MOLINA has been racing greenly but does own ability.
Race 7
(7) SPORTY REDHOT put in a big effort last week racing gamely; fires early. (6) ROYALE BIG GUY will likely offer the better price of the contenders and already owns a win in the series. (5) SPIRITED ENCOUNTER is capable of hitting the ticket at a monster price. The 3-year-old flashed a lot of ability at two.
Race 8
(8) THEBESTMANICANBE will look to make it three in a row in his pari-mutuel debut on the big track. (5) HEZA REAL SHOOTER was the top driver's choice of four. (1) MYKONOS has lots of room to improve second start out.
Race 9
(2) IN YOUR EYE owns a big brush when timed right and should be in line for a nice trip up close. (1) FOX VALLEY HERBIE looks primed for a big effort against this bunch. (3) SLZBURGERSLZBURGER faces slightly weaker and was the top driver's choice.
Race 10
(1) ALWAYSSMOOTHRAIGIN finished a solid second at this level last week. The pacer will offer another big price and should be close. (8) ALABAMASHAKEY well bred mare is probably the horse to beat dropping in competition. (5) SISTER'S KEEPER six-year-old mare is very inconsistent from week to week but a good effort puts her in the mix.
Race 11
(4) ROCKIN PRALINE drops in for a tag against a very suspect bunch. (1) DRAGON JEWEL if there is a threat to the top choice this filly is the one. (6) SEND FOR ME is just now back in racing shape and has room to improve.
Race 12
In a wide open and evenly matched race, (1) LONESOME ATTACK gets sent out for capable connections and will offer a big price. (2) SUMMER SHANDY has a history of being very competitive at this level. (6) MCCITO is really starting to come on strong; threat.
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