Hawthorne Harness: Saturday 7/29 Analysis
Best Bet (11 - 20 / $54.40): THE FLYING NUN (2nd)
Spot Play: JETTING AROUND (9th)
Race 1
(4) FABULOUS FIVE filly broke out of her slump in a big way last week. (2) SWEET FANCY MOSES showed good late kick last week against similar. (1) IF YOU SAY SO just missed last week at this level.
Race 2
(2) THE FLYING NUN well bred filly looks to have a lot of ability. (3) MISS MEEKO is very inconsistent from week to week but a good effort puts her close. (1) ROLL WITH JO JO has just been racing evenly but should be closer turning for home this week.
Race 3
(3) GALYNS GIFT owns multiple wins at this level. (5) HIDE THE CHOCOLATE has yet to win on the year but has been knocking on the door. (4) RED RED REDNECK shows a win against better but has been inconsistent from week to week.
Race 4
(2) FOX VALLEY NEMITZ sophomore pacer was tremendous last out. (4) FOX VALLEY REGGIE should offer a big price and has been close to the top choice. (9) MISSISSIPPI RABBIT had no excuse last week off easy fractions; command a price.
Race 5
(6) ROCKNROLL HOOCHCOO pacing mare just needs a good setup for a big chance late. (4) WINGS takes a huge drop in class; short price. (2) ROCKNROLL'S IMAGE has just been racing evenly in three straight; use caution.
Race 6
(2) FOGGY BOTTOM well bred 3-year-old could get the early jump on the likely favorite. (7) COCO'S DREAM will look to make it three in a row; fires late. (5) WILLY MOUSE had some sneaky late trot last week and picks up a huge driver change.
Race 7
(2) DIANA'S CANCAN deserves one more shot at this level. The pacer should offer better value and just needs an easier trip. (5) THEDAYYOUHAVEMADE shows better efforts against tougher; threat. (4) IDEALS OATH nine-year-old mare has lots of room to improve third start back and will offer a big price.
Race 8
(5) IMA SKYDANCER raced really well last start despite not closing much on the leader. (3) SLZBURGERSLZBURGER had no business getting up for the win last week pacing a big back half. (4) FOX VALLEY HERBIE has yet to beat good field on the year; command a price.
Race 9
(4) JETTING AROUND had a lot of late pace from tough spot last week. (2) BACKWOODS BARBIE is probably the horse to beat but will offer low value and has yet to win on the year. (1) SWEET DONNA'S GIRL has been really close at this level and will offer a big price.
Race 10
(7) FOX VALLEY CHARM has the most ability in the field. (2) PHYLLIS JEAN has made the most money in the field on the year and will offer good value. (1) CHAR N MARG former 2-year-old IL champion looks to be in line for a great trip up close.
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