Hawthorne Harness: Sunday 8/14 Analysis
Race 6 - $20,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
Best Bet (14 - 25 / $69.00): DALI TREASURE (5th)
Spot Play: ALWAYS KENZER (8th)
Race 1
In a really weak field, (2) BB SHERMAN made up decent late ground last start from a tough spot. (8) GENIUNE DESIRE put in a nice late move last week; threat. (5) BUBBA TELLS ALL might be able to hit the ticket underneath.
Race 2
(3) VIRTUALLY SAID well bred 3-year-old just missed at this level two back. (8) ROCKINAROUNDHEAVEN lightly raced filly has room to improve for a capable barn. (6) ABSOLUTE HEAVEN filly pacer has just been racing evenly; use underneath.
Race 3
(8) MR PICKPOCKET has been facing slightly tougher. The pacer just needs a smooth trip to get a big piece. (2) MY MAN RED looked like a winner for a few seconds last race. The 3-year-old might be starting to get it going. (3) GOTTA GO ANDY pounced off a nice pocket trip last week for an upset win.
Race 4
(3) ROSE GUIDA filly will look to make it two straight; big chance. (2) RECOVERY MODE needs to go faster but looks like a solid pick to hit the board. (Note: top choice Shackles N Chains was an early scratch.)
Race 5
(6) DALI TREASURE pacer was impeded last week by a breaker. The filly owns a decent brush when timed right. (8) PEACELOVEPACE rarely wins but has been knocking on the door against tougher. (4) EXCELERATED SPEED six-year-old would likely be the horse to beat with a catch driver.
Race 6
(2) SEEYOUATTHEFINISH faces a tall task against the boys. The pacer could use a fast pace to close into but will offer a nice price. (5) MYSTICAL WALTER just missed at this level last week; threat. (7) MR COOLIE pacing stallion came up empty last week and might be going the wrong direction.
Race 7
(4) BODY DOUBLE pacer faces much weaker this time out. (5) REVRAC HARBOUR is one of few threats in the race but needs to mind his manners. (1) ROYAL TABS was a really nice two-year-old but has yet to get back to that form.
Race 8
(5) ALWAYS KENZER takes a huge drop down in class. The 3-year-old will likely be used aggressively; big chance. (4) OUTLAWPOCKETROCKET had some sneaky late pace last week. (6) NANCYS SKYSCAPE needs a trouble-free trip for a piece; use underneath.
Race 9
In another tough race to gauge, (1) CRUIZE COMMANDER the pacer's best effort dispatches this bunch. (5) TERRORIZE THE MOON owns a win against better on the year but has tailed off since. (3) S F LAW was completely empty last out on. The pacer could bounce back at a better price.
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