Hawthorne Harness: Saturday 9/9 Analysis
Best Bet (17 - 32 / $84.20): MIMOSA PARTY (9th)
Spot Play: NASHVILLE HOLIDAY (8th)
Race 1
(6) MUSCLE IMAGE three-year-old trotter owns a good brush when timed right. (3) BEATRICE is starting to put it together despite only one win on the year; threat. (9) SPIRIT O’MAR nice looking four-year-old gets a big test for class this week.
Race 2
(2) FOX VALLEY GEMINI two-year-old pacer looks to remain undefeated. (3) HART TO HEART might be the only threat to the top choice with a good setup. (6) SHERIFF COFFEY freshman pacer is talented and owns a big late closing kick.
Race 3
(7) AL’S BRIEFS two-year-old gelding has been improving all year. (6) BACKSTREET LAWYER morning line favorite owns only one win in ten starts on the year; command a price. (1) BIG BOY FRAZIER doesn’t look the best on paper but should be in line for a nice ground saving trip; use underneath.
Race 4
(9) OK HEAVENLY hasn’t been as sharp of late but the 5-year-old will offer a fair price against a soft bunch. (8) FOX VALLEY CHARM mare probably has the best chance of beating the top choice; versatile. (4) WHISKERSONKITTENS pacing mare will be firing with a purpose early.
Race 5
(5) BOOTLEG ISLAND freshman pacer has a good winning percentage on the year. (1) DANDY DUDE was the driver’s choice getting the best post. (7) SONG CYCLE SENESE lightly raced 2-year-old has lots of upside in an inconsistent field.
Race 6
(2) TRUE DETECTIVE should offer the better price of the contenders and is a huge threat if he minds his manners. (4) VIC’S PIZZA will look to make it five straight wins; short price. (7) CRUZEN CASSI will offer a big price and can hit the ticket with a trouble free trip.
Race 7
In a very tough race to handicap, (8) FABULOUS FIVE takes a big drop in class and has been competitive against better. (6) BLING was close last week at this level; driver’s choice. (1) LUCY FLEW owns a win in this class and gets the best post.
Race 8
(1) NASHVILLE HOLIDAY four-year-old has a big chance to upset at a price. (9) SCHWARBER could be ready for a better effort adding first time Lasix. (8) BANDS HOUDINI is quietly having a nice year; threat.
Race 9
(4) MIMOSA PARTY four-year-old pacer picks up a big driver change dropping in class. (5) TRIPLE LANE MELODY was the top driver’s choice of three. (3) ROCKNROLL HOOCHCOO has it the board in four of five starts; use underneath.
Race 10
(8) MORGANGETSHERWAY pacing mare has been knocking on the door at this level. (1) AUNT ETHEL set a lifetime mark last week swooping the field from way back. (3) RAZZLEME DAZZLEME filly has been sharp in two of three and adds first time lasix.
Race 11
(8) ALL ABOUT COWBOYS is the horse to beat with a good effort. The 4-year-old faces much weaker. (6) DIVINATION seven-year-old owns good gate speed and should be in a good spot turning for home. (7) LOU’S CREDIT REPORT filly faces older but has been trotting up a storm in recent weeks.
Race 12
(5) WORDLYDOLL pacer will look to drop and pop for capable connections. (2) BLUE GEM is another dropper in the that should be close with a trouble-free trip. (1) REAL SHEILA has room to improve first start for a new barn.
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