Hawthorne Harness: Saturday 8/25 Analysis

Best Bet: MCKEE CREEK (4th)

Spot Play: DR SPENGLER (9th)

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Race 1

(6) FRONTIER WILLIE has room to improve in his second lifetime start against a very weak field. (1) SPORTS DRAMA gets sent out for a hot barn with the best post. (7) SPORTS SWIZZLE was the top driver’s choice but has just been racing evenly; use caution.

Race 2

(1) STRAIGHT MUNRO has hit the board at this level in four straight. (2) BLUEBIRD GOLDWYN is probably the horse to beat but has failed to win at this level eight starts in a row. (5) SCOOTER will offer a big price and needed the race last week.

Race 3

(5) FANCY CREEK JOLENE might have finally snapped out of it after a game win last race. (3) SHELLY ON MY MIND comes into the race sharp and will be looking for three straight. (7) MODEL is capable but has put in two lackluster efforts in a row.

Race 4

(4) MCKEE CREEK could have won by more last week. The pacer has a big chance to make it two straight. (3) ET TU BRUTE has been knocking on the door against similar. (5) FOX VALLEY BRUTUS keeps the top driver off win against easier.

Race 5

(2) CHICAGO SKY is a nice-looking filly that has been facing much tougher in Indiana. (3) DREAMS AND SCHEMES is starting to blossom into a nice pacer; threat. (1) PRETTYFACEUGLYWAYS will offer a big price and has been competitive against similar on the year.

Race 6

(7) BUCKLEGIRL BOBETTE has a six-race win streak at the track; short price. (4) SWEETSHADYSHARK has shown good improvement in the new barn. (5) TOWN TEMPTRESS was the driver’s choice but could need a start having been off a month.

Race 7

In a wide open race and evenly matched race, (1) PETER G needs to mind his manners but will offer a big price. The 3-year-old gets sent out for a hot barn with the best post. (7) BROADWAY MOJO is probably the fastest trotter in the race. (5) SUNBURST GLIDE has consistently hit the board at this level.

Race 8

(6) ACCOUNT ROLLOVER is more than capable of beating this bunch at a price. The well-bred 7-year-old just needs a trouble-free trip. (3) PONDA’S PROSPECT was able to steal the race last week with a major middle breather; fires early. (7) A BETTORS RISK looks to take heavy tote action off a career best at Hoosier. The 5-year-old doesn’t have a ton of gate speed and might not get a fast pace to close into.

Race 9

(2) DR SPENGLER drops down out of the open. (1) SPIRIT O’MAR has started to find himself late in the season. (4) MANSSIVE could be ready for an improved effort after a couple of starts over the track.

Race 10

(1) ROCKTHEDANCEGRACIE is a well-bred filly that drops in for a tag against much weaker. Trotting bred pacer (5) CASSISANDFIFTH was the driver’s choice and has room to improve off a decent effort. (2) DUNE DADDY should be in line for a ground-saving trip up close.

Race 11

(4) FOX VALLEY AUBRY doesn’t look the best on paper but owns some back class and will offer value in an evenly matched race. (5) IMAJEAN ROCKS needed the start last week and drops down a notch. (1) DALI TREASURE just missed last week showing a big burst of speed from off the pace.

Race 12

(8) SHEWON’TDALIAROUND is one of few threats in the race and just needs a good setup. (7) SUMMER PARTY has dominated this class winning three of four starts; short price. (5) HARD HEADED WOMEN has made breaks in two straight but could hit the ticket underneath.

Race 13

(7) MIGHTY OAK MICHAEL will look to make it three wins in four starts at this level. (2) FORSUMODDREASON can beat this bunch for fun with any effort like the start two back; short price. (8) HAPPY might be able to hit the ticket underneath with a good setup.