Hawthorne Harness: Saturday 8/4 Analysis
Best Bet (9 - 21 / $39.80): OVER SPEEDING (2nd)
Spot Play: SHADOW COPY (8th)
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Race 1
(1) SKYWAY DUSTY gets the best post in an evenly matched race. (6) ANOTHER TEMPTATION won two straight at this level before coming up empty last week. (5) HER ROYAL HOTTNESS was much better in the qualifier but had made two straight breaks before that; command a price.
Race 2
(5) OVER SPEEDING set a lifetime mark last week drawing off impressively. (3) MELODIES THAT ROCK paced a decent mile last race against this same group. (2) NOVEMBER RAIN morning-line favorite has hit the board in seven of ten starts.
Race 3
(4) ALLBEASTNOBEAUTY is very inconsistent from week to week. The pacer's best effort is more than enough. (6) ROLLIN COAL comes into the race sharp and just needs a trouble-free trip to hit the ticket. (3) FOX VALLEY JAZZY two-year-old champ has some question marks coming into the race off a scratch.
Race 4
(5) BUCKLEGIRL BOBETTE pacing mare is in career form and will be looking for five straight at this track. (3) PRETTY IMAGE has been no match for the top choice in recent starts but does own a big brush when timed right. (2) BOOGIE ON DOWN should be in line for an excellent trip up close.
Race 5
(3) FILLY FORTY will offer value and has shown good improvement in two straight. (6) I DANCE U PRANCE mare should be in a good spot turning for home; fires early. (1) FANCY CREEK JOLENE might have some of the kinks worked out after a rough start to the year.
Race 6
(7) PERCH filly pacer has lots of room to improve while looking to stay undefeated. (5) FOX VALLEY HALSEY well bred 2-year-old has flashed a big burst of speed; big chance. (4) YANKEE JOANIE filly just needs a smooth trip for a big piece.
Race 7
(7) WALTER WHITE six-year-old does his best racing up front and will likely offer the best price of the contenders. (6) PICKY PICKY VALOR has the tactical advantage drawing inside the other threats. (8) ANNAS LUCKY STAR mare was driven very conservatively last out. The 4-year-old needs a good setup for her best chance.
Race 8
(3) SHADOW COPY trotted a solid mile last week. If the 3-year-old minds her manners she can upset at a price. (4) J COUGAR trotted a personal best last week just missing against similar. (6) SUNBURST GLIDE has consistently hit the board at this level.
Race 9
(6) SPIRIT O'MAR trotted a huge effort last week just missing; versatile. (8) DR SPENGLER four-year-old has really blossomed into a consistent trotter. (5) HER-B'S FOXY LADY has yet to win on the year but has been knocking on the door against similar.
Race 10
(8) PHYLLIS JEAN picks up a huge driver change against softer. (6) STATE STREET LIZ is just now back in racing shape. The pacing mare owns some back class and will offer a big price. (7) VELOCITY LAYLA takes a significant drop in class; threat.
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