Hawthorne Harness: Sunday 3/8 Analysis + Pick Four Tickets

Best Bets: 0 / 3 (-$6.00)
Best Bet: CASTLE FLIGHT (3rd)
Spot Play: DAYBREAK GIRL (4th)
Early P4 – 4,5,6 with 4 with 1 with 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 = $12
Late P4 – 3,5,6,8,9 with 1,2,4,8,9 with 7,8,9 with 4 = $37.50

Race 1 – FM NW30000 Lifetime/11000 Claimer

(6) VEGAS HIGHROLLER mare is starting to blossom into a consistent pacer and just needs fast fractions up front for a piece. (5) BRIENNE THE BEAUTY has room to improve third start back off the long layoff. (8) MY UPTOWNE GIRL finished well last week despite a very slow first half. The pacing mare didn’t look comfortable in the mile last week; use caution. (7) SAKS IN THE CITY was facing much tougher at Dover but probably needs a start having been off a month.

Race 2 – FM Open

(2) DEE ROCKS should be primed for an improved effort third start back off the layoff. (4) BLACK JACK PAT gets sent out for a hot barn and has been competitive against better on the year. (5) ROLLIN COAL was sharp last week kicking clear late. (3) WHISKERSONKITTENS put in a good first effort off the bench last week against this group.

Race 3 – Open

(6) CASTLE FLIGHT gelding might offer the better price of the contenders and can make it two straight with a similar effort to his last. (5) ACCOUNT ROLLOVER impeccably-bred pacer will look to make it three wins in four starts. (4) FOX VALLEY GEMINI is probably ready for an improved effort, however the pacer might not be at his best just yet; short price. (3) PARKLANE OFFICIAL takes a huge bump up; use underneath.

Race 4 - FM NW40000 Lifetime

(4) DAYBREAK GIRL adds second-time Lasix third start back off a nice mile. (5) KINDA LIKE KORI fits in with this bunch but needs an ideal setup. (6) VALAR MORGHULIS has burned cash in three straight; command a price. (3) LILLY VON SHTUPP needed the start last week off the long layoff.

Race 5 – NW1/5000 Lifetime

(1) DIRT E ROCK well-bred gelding got a little tired late last week but should be sharper in his second career start. (3) ROCKING RETIREMENT raced well last week finishing a solid second. (8) ROCKIN AROUND has room to improve against a weak bunch coming off a solid qualifier. (7) LAZY GRINGO has hit the board in both starts on the year.

Race 6 – NW1/5000 Lifetime - **$25K GTD PICK-4 POOL**

(6) BLUEBIRD LUIGI just needs to stay trotting for a big chance to cash. (9) PICK ME UPPER well-bred colt has the most upside in the field and has room to improve off a nice first qualifier. (8) I THANK YOU finally stayed flat in the qualifier. (5) LOYZDIRTYLILSECRET gelding could be closer turning for home this week.

Race 7 – FM NW1/4000 Lifetime

(8) YANKEE JUBILEE had some sneaky late pace last week and will offer a nice price second start back off the layoff. (4) SWEET SALLY SUE kicked home nicely last week against tougher in the qualifier. (2) MISSFINANCIALSPORT just missed blowing up the tote-board at this level last week; threat. (1) SHE’S SO FUNNY adds second-time Lasix drawing the best post.

Race 8 – FM 6-8000 Claimer

(8) BLUE GEM came a really strong last three-quarters of a mile last week after being far back early. (9) UNBROKEN CIRCLE mare just got up to beat the top choice last start and will probably offer decent value in an evenly-matched field. (7) FOX VALLEY SIERRA was close against similar two back. (6) OK JEWEL should be closer turning for home this week.

Race 9 - FM NW2/10000 Lifetime

(4) SKYWAY IGOTTHIS has had good late pace in two straight. (1) CRYSTAL HOTSPUR is just now back in racing shape and should be in line for an easier trip this week. (9) SWEET GINER has been facing tougher in Ohio. (6) FLIPFOPPINFLOSSIE pacing mare appears to be going in the right direction and will offer another big price.