Hawthorne Harness: Sunday 8/13 Analysis
Best Bet (13 - 24 / $69.20): ROLL WITH JO JO (1st)
Spot Play: SAY YES (7th)
Race 1
(7) ROLL WITH JO JO nice looking filly has been improving with every start. (4) DOYOUDESIREMYHEART doesn't look the best on paper but owns the fastest win in the field on the year. (3) WINDIAN has been competitive against similar.
Race 2
In a pretty evenly matched race, (3) MASTER OF EXCUSES looks to be in line for another great trip up close. (6) HELD IN BALANCE has been super in two straight. (2) BO I SEE TIME was sharp last out.
Race 3
(4) SKYWAY JAYLO trotting mare is a major player against these if she minds her manners. (2) RSS EXPRESS takes a significant drop in class against weaker. (3) SAND SWAN gets sent out for capable connections and will offer a fair price.
Race 4
(5) HOPE HOTSPUR was the driver's choice facing much weaker. (1) JEWELS HALL picks up the top driver with the best post. (2) GRAN SAN might have gained some confidence off that last victory.
Race 5
(3) LK'S NANCY LEE drew off against this same bunch last week. (7) ROLL TO GLORY well bred pacing mare has been super for a new barn; big chance. (6) DELIGHTFULLY WILD dropped and popped last week against softer.
Race 6
(5) DANDY'S DUDUDIDUDU will offer a short price but looks faster than these with a good effort. (3) IWILLBETHEREINFIVE could be the sleeper in the race and will offer a big price. (2) SHYMASTER filly probably has the ability with a good setup.
Race 7
(6) SAY YES lightly raced trotter was much improved in the qualifier and looks to offer a big price facing younger. (3) STARLIT SENDITBACK has been facing much tougher sire stake competition; big chance. (5) MAJISTIC CAPRICE has a really nice win record on the fair circuit.
Race 8
(7) FOX VALLEY SPARTY raced gamely last week just missing at this level. (5) TINY JIM was an easy winner last week drawing off impressively. (2) SAGEBRUSH SID looks to be in line for a nice ground-saving trip up close.
Race 9
(6) RED HOT N FLASHY isn't the most consistent horse but can be in the mix at a price with a good effort. (8) DRAGON JEWEL has hit the board in three straight; threat. (2) DO YOU DARE has been first of second in six straight; short price.
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