Hawthorne Harness: Saturday 9/8 Analysis
Best Bet (13 - 31 / $56.80): BUCKLEGIRL BOBETTE (8th)
Spot Play: FOX VALLEY AUBRY (7th)
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Race 1
(5) OREN looks ready for an improved effort and was the top driver's choice. (2) MISTER MCSKINNY has flashed a decent closing move in a weak and inconsistent field. (3) ALWAYS A CLASS ACT well bred 2-year-old has some upside; threat.
Race 2
(2) MCKEE CREEK has been super in three straight at this level. (4) ONE MORE TRICK could offer the better price of the contenders this week. The 4-year-old just missed beating the top choice last start getting picked off late. (7) TRAIL BLAZER could be the sleeper in the race and comes into the race sharp as well.
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Race 3
(8) THE BUCKET will look to make it seven wins in nine career starts; short price. (5) VOILA lightly raced 2-year-old has hit the board in three of four starts. (6) SPORTY MCGREW burned cash against weaker last out; use underneath.
Race 4
(7) TRIXIE'S TURBO just needs to stay trotting for a big piece. (5) FORT TROT SAKES picks back up a top driver in a field full of question marks. (8) FOXVALLEYRUSHHOUR needs to find a way into the race but has shown improvement in two straight.
Race 5
(2) MEYER ON FIRE freshman pacer has beaten better in two straight and now faces significantly weaker. (6) COMING UP might be the only threat to the heavy favorite. (8) MAXIMUS gets sent out for capable connections but is probably best used underneath.
Race 6
(7) BIG GARCIA VEGA has been very consistent hitting the board every week. (5) LOUSCARDAMON gelding is probably the horse to beat should he mind his manners. (8) FOX VALLEY PICASO was the top drivers choice but does have some question marks coming off two miscues and a scratch.
Race 7
(7) FOX VALLEY AUBRY had some sneaky late pace last week against better. (5) BOOGIE ON DOWN mare is very inconsistent from week to week, however a good effort puts her in the mix. (1) IMAJEAN ROCKS bumps up in class after an easy win against weaker.
Race 8
(7) BUCKLEGIRL BOBETTE five-year-old mare was picked off late last week but should be in line for an easier trip this time out. (8) SWEETSHADYSHARK looks to make it two straight getting sent out for a hot barn. (6) CHAR N MARG has yet to win at this level and looks to offer low value.
Race 9
(1) IDEAL'S NICOLE owns a big burst of speed when timed right. The filly takes a significant jump up in class but that could boost the price. (7) DREAMS AND SCHEMES filly has really blossomed into a consistent pacer. (3) SOUTHERN DRIVEN has just been racing evenly but faces significantly weaker shipping in from Hoosier.
Race 10
(9) BREATHTAKING SKY will offer a monster price and beat a similar bunch three back. (2) LILAC LAUREY is one of the faster pacers in the race but has had a hard time finding the winner's circle. (5) ROCKIN ROXINE came up empty last week after being sharp the start prior.
Race 11
In a wide open race, (2) DALI TREASURE was parked out most of the mile last week. The 5-year-old could be sitting on a big effort with a trouble-free trip. (6) TRIPLE LANE MELODY picks up the top driver and owns wins against better on the year. (5) STATE STREET LIZ mare has just been racing evenly but owns tons of back class when right.
Race 12
(4) FOX VALLEY SINFUL was an easy winner last week sweeping past the field with a good brush; threat. (9) ROCKIN HAROLD has been much improved for the new barn despite being impeded last week facing better. (5) SHOOTING STRAIGHT needs a fast pace to close into for his best chance.
Race 13
(5) SUMMER PARTY pacing mare has been very consistent at this level. (4) ROCKINAROUNDHEAVEN should be in line for a great trip up close. (9) SHEWON'TDALIAAROUND five-year-old comes into the race looking to make it three straight against this same bunch.
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