Hawthorne Harness: Saturday 7/22 Analysis
Best Bet (11 - 18 / $54.40): DANDY DUDE (3rd)
Spot Play: DIANA’S CANCAN (5th)
Race 1
(4) FOX VALLEY GEMINI undefeated freshman pacer looks to be the cream of the crop. (3) BEACH SHOOTINGSTAR might be the only threat to the top choice with some racing luck. (1) HEZA REAL SHOOTER should be in line for a nice trip up close; use underneath.
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Race 2
(7) ALL ABOUT COWBOYS pulled a big upset last out against better. (5) RSS EXPRESS had some sneaky late trot last start and will offer a big price. (3) HARD TO RICK THIS shows some really nice efforts over the track; threat.
Race 3
(5) DANDY DUDE has been super in his only two career efforts; short price. (7) BACKSTREET LAWYER was the driver's choice coming off a game victory. (8) MYKONOS has shown good improvement in almost every start.
Race 4
(2) I DANCE U PRANCE has been facing much tougher; big chance. (6) PRINCESS SAGE filly faces older but can beat this bunch with a good drive from a provisional pilot. (3) LK'S NANCY LEE is very inconsistent from week to week but is taking a significant drop in class.
Race 5
(5) DIANA'S CANCAN raced really well last out and probably needed the start over the track. (8) ASHLEES NANNAH filly circled the field impressively last week. (7) SWEET FANCY MOSES was the driver's choice taking a huge drop in class.
Race 6
(7) SHERIFF COFFEY owns a big closing late kick. The 2-year-old gelding drew off last start against a better group. (8) TALK ABOUT IT was a game winner at the track two back; threat. (4) LAMBO has room to improve third start out but would need much more to hit the top spot.
Race 7
(1) FOGGY BOTTOM has excuses in two straight. I expect an aggressive effort this week with the best starting post. (5) BEATRICE will likely take most of the tote action picking up a huge driver change. (3) MY SPITFIRE K also picks up a positive driver change; threat.
Race 8
In a really weak and inconsistent field, (6) BC'S OKIE DOKIE will need an effort closer to the one two back for a chance to score a big upset. (3) OUTSPOKEN well bred mare should find this level much softer. (8) B R SHADY SHARK morning line favorite has yet to hit the board in four starts on the year; use caution.
Race 9
(1) ROCKNROLL HOOCHCOO takes a huge dropdown with the best post. (8) ALABAMASHAKEY is much better than what she shows on paper. The well bred mare could be ready for a better effort down in class. (7) LUCY FLEW was dreadful last start burning cash against weaker; command a price.
Race 10
(3) COMMONDISCOURTESY shows a decent burst of speed and picks up a top driver. (8) UPTOWN SLEAZE has yet to win in nine starts on the year but has been knocking on the door against significantly better. (1) ROCKNROLL HIGH well bred 3-year-old has room to improve with the best post.
Race 11
(9) BACKWOODS BARBIE was the driver's choice of four dropping down off a good effort. (8) DALI TREASURE looks like the horse to beat dropping out of the Open but has just been racing evenly. (6) SISTER'S KEEPER has yet to win in thirteen starts on the year; use underneath.
Race 12
In a field with few contenders, (7) MISSISSIPPI RABBIT finds a much softer field than what he's faced all year long. (1) SLZBURGERSLZBURGER can beat this field if he stays pacing. (3) SPIRITED ENCOUNTER was much improved last week after a break the start prior.
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