Hawthorne Harness: Sunday 8/6 Analysis
Best Bet (11 - 22 / $54.40): LK’S NANCY LEE (8th)
Spot Play: SAND SWAN (5th)
Race 1
(4) DRAGON JEWEL has been knocking on the door at this level. (7) GRAN SAN pacer has finished second in four straight miles; command a price. (1) BC'S OKIE DOKIE is just now back in racing shape and draws the best post.
Race 2
(2) KTL'S LUCKY STRIKE was used multiple times last week against a better bunch. (3) FOX VALLEY ELANA filly could use a smooth trip against weaker. (4) CLEVER UPSTART will offer a fair price in wide open and evenly matched race.
Race 3
(5) RAW DIAMOND well bred filly owns multiple wins over the track and a win at this level. (6) VIRTUALLY SAID looks to be in line for a nice trip on the lead or in the pocket; fires early. (3) MY MONA ME owns a decent late burst but needs the leaders to mix it up early.
Race 4
(3) BIG EXPENSE should be in the mix for a nice piece against much softer. (6) PRIDECREST is probably the horse to beat but races inconsistently from week to week. (2) MASTER OF EXCUSES will look to drop and pop against a softer bunch.
Race 5
(5) SAND SWAN gets sent out for capable connections and will offer a big price. (6) KICKINITWITHKOHLER trotting mare needs a good setup; fires late. (8) JACKIE GOLDSTEIN gelding is 0 for the year but should find this spot much more to his liking.
Race 6
(7) BLACK COTTON gelding showed good improvement last out finishing his mile strong. (6) FOX VALLEY SPARTY burned cash last week at this level but is a threat. (5) SHADY'S DREAM BOY raced gamely last week to the top choice.
Race 7
(8) SAGEBRUSH SUE will offer the best price of the contenders. (7) DO YOU DARE looks to make it four wins in five starts. (1) JEWELS HALL should be in line for a great trip up close.
Race 8
(5) LK'S NANCY LEE owns the best closing ability of the group. (9) ROLL TO GLORY has been the most consistent pacer in the field; versatile. (6) FABULOUS FIVE takes a big step up in class but has been much improved in two straight.
Race 9
(1) FOURBOLTMANE looks to be in line for a much easier trip this week against softer. (3) SHOOTINFORTHESTARS has hit the board in three straight. (2) WILDCAT HILTON has some question marks coming off the scratch but was a game winner at this level a few weeks ago.
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