Hawthorne Harness: Sunday 9/2 Analysis
Best Bet (13 - 29 / $56.80): FOX VALLEY MOJITO (1st)
Spot Play: IDEAL’S NICOLE (8th)
Race 7 - $30,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
Race 1
(6) FOX VALLEY MOJITO filly looks to have a ton of ability if she can mind her manners. (3) LONELY TO LONG put in a big effort at Springfield last week racing gamely. (2) SLIPPERY NOODLE has hit the board in six straight.
Race 2
(5) MISS TENNESSEE has room to improve second start back off the short layoff. (6) ISAAC'S IDEAL filly should be very competitive in this spot. (7) JUSTALITTLEPARTY hit the board against better a few starts ago.
Race 3
(8) MOCKING ROBIN bumps up in class but has the most ability and should be able to handle the hike with a decent setup. (6) GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS set a lifetime mark last week; threat. (1) MODEL gets the best post in an inconsistent field.
Race 4
(3) FOX VALLEY MIRANDA should offer a decent price and is one of few threats in the race. (6) BELLE OF THE BEACH is the fastest horse in the field when right; short price. (1) YANK'S RENDEZVOUS has been competitive at this level and gets the best starting post.
Race 5
(6) CHECK MY ASSETS sophomore trotter gets sent out first start in a new barn. (7) PETER G gets sent out for a hot trainer second start out against softer. (5) TALK ABOUT VALOR is just now back in racing shape and has room to improve against a weak bunch.
Race 6
(5) MCKEE CREEK has been full of late pace in two straight efforts. (7) ONE MORE TRICK picks up the top driver and shows nothing but good miles. (6) SKYWAY SPYDER gets sent out first start for high percentage barn off the claim.
Race 7
(6) DR SPENGLER has really blossomed into a nice trotter this year. The 4-year-old just missed against a better bunch last week at Springfield. (7) ALL ABOUT COWBOYS gelding is one of the faster trotters in the race but needs a trouble-free trip. (3) SILVERHILL VOLO will offer a big price and has hit the board against similar in two straight.
Race 8
(8) IDEAL'S NICOLE has burned cash in two straight, however the 3-year-old filly was razor sharp the starts prior. (6) SPARKLE AND DAZZLE showed good improvement last week just missing. (5) LILAC LAUREY is probably the horse to beat but has had trouble sealing the deal late.
Race 9
(8) FRONTIER ELSA has been much improved for the new barn and will offer a much better price this week. (1) WIMPLE'S DIMPLE mare finally broke through last week with a win. The 5-year-old might have some newfound confidence looking to make it two straight; fires early. (2) FINAL GIFT should be in line for a nice ground-saving trip up close.
Race 10
(6) VIC'S PIZZA could have all the kinks worked out after a solid qualifier. The 3-year-old showed good ability last year and should be ready for a better effort. (5) SUNBURST GLIDE should be able to get a decent spot off the starting gate; threat. (9) BROADWAY MOJO raced gamely last week just missing against similar.
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