Hawthorne Harness: Sunday 7/1 Analysis
Best Bet (7 - 12 / $31.40): MOLINA (9th)
Spot Play: NAILED IT (1st)
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Race 1
(1) NAILED IT sophomore pacer was super in his career debut just missing from far back. (3) HERECOMESMAGOTTA is one of the faster pacers in the race but burned cash at this level two back; use caution. (4) NOT ME GRAM has shown good improvement for a new barn.
Race 2
(7) ICY IYQ will offer the better price of the contenders and is a proven winner against this group. (4) MOCKING ROBIN pacing mare has hit the board in all five starts on the year. (3) BEAMER N BUD raced really well from a tough spot last week closing into a slow middle half.
Race 3
(7) BIG EXPENSE finds an easier spot this week to get a victory; fires early. (6) LOUSCIPHER is the horse to beat if ready. The 4-year-old has only raced twice in six weeks. (4) OVERANDOVERVICTORY should be in line for a nice trip up close.
Race 4
(6) C FAR was full of late pace last week from a very tough spot last out. (1) ISLAND CAMPAIGN picks up a good driver change with the best starting post. (5) BIG TYME SHOOTER has won two of three against similar.
Race 5
(6) SHELBY RAE owns a win at this level on the year. The 3-year-old owns a decent brush but will need a smooth trip from a low percentage pilot. (7) DUNE DAME has lots of room to improve third start back off the layoff. (9) FOX VALLEY MIRANDA had some sneaky late pace last start against a better bunch.
Race 6
(1) DREAMS AND SCHEMES should be much tighter second start back off the bench with the best post. (7) PHILLY WELLNESS well bred 2-year-old hasn't been able to hold on for the victory late in two straight; fires early. (8) SPARKLE AND DAZZLE has flashed a decent burst but needs to show more; use underneath.
Race 7
In a tough race to gauge, (8) BLUBIRD GOLDWYN has a nice pedigree but needs a good setup after being outkicked last week. (9) SPECIAL SAUCE flashed decent ability a few starts back and adds second-time Lasix. (2) SPORTS CREEK gets sent out for a capable barn.
Race 8
In a very weak field, (7) JAZZY BERN has been improved in two straight and will offer a monster price. (6) ASHLEES COCKTAIL keeps the top driver off a decent effort at this level. (2) LILAC LAUREY has been competitive against similar in recent.
Race 9
(9) MOLINA just needs a smooth trip from the outside to hit the top spot. (1) FOX VALLEY SINFUL made a break last week but has more ability than most of the field. (2) BEACH SHOOTINGSTAR faces significantly weaker; threat.
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