Hawthorne Harness: Sunday 9/23 Analysis
Best Bet (14 - 33 / $61.60): DON’T FORGET (10th)
Spot Play: SHEWON’TDALIAROUND (11th)
Race 8 - $30,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
Race 1
(6) MCKEE CREEK has hit the board in five straight and could offer better value this week. (7) WILDCAT HILTON popped at a price last start showing a big late burst; threat. (3) ONE MORE TRICK has been racing gamely at this level and benefits from a red-hot top driver.
Race 2
In a really weak field full of question marks, (1) FOX VALLEY ELICIT is one of two horses in the race that doesn't show a break. (8) IVANKA has just been racing evenly but finds a very soft spot to get a good check. (6) FRIDAY I'M LOVE is the other trotter in the race that consistently stays trotting.
Race 3
(6) IDEAL'S NICOLE has been very consistent showing excellent closing ability. (7) BETZIESBOOKINIT two-year-old was loaded with late pace last week once free. (5) BELLE OF THE BEACH impeccably bred mare has been second in four straight; threat.
Race 4
(6) SPORTY MCGREW has been competitive against better on the year. (4) SPORTS DRAMA picks up a huge driver change; fires early. (1) FRONTIER WILLIE was much improved last week in the qualifier.
Race 5
(1) LILLY VON SHTUPP filly just missed making the final last week racing gamely. (6) GENIE THE MOOSS looks terrible on paper but had put in some decent efforts prior to the last two. (4) FOX VALLEY HOTCAKE filly needed the start last week and has room to improve.
Race 6
(6) PONDA'S PROSPECT comes into the race ultra-sharp facing significantly weaker. (5) PARKLANE OFFICIAL sophomore pacer faces older but has been holding his own at this level. (4) RISING TO THE TOP gets sent out for a capable barn but would need much more to tangle with the top choice.
Race 7
(2) FOR TROT SAKES two-year-old is the only horse in the race with a win over the track. (5) SUPER BETCHA was the top driver's choice in a field full of inconsistent trotters. (6) CAPTAINBLACKSPAROW has just been racing evenly but faces much weaker.
Race 8
In a field with few contenders, (1) MYKONOS raced well last week against much tougher. (7) SONG CYCLE SENESE three-year-old gelding owns a ton of ability when he minds his manners; big chance. (4) SHERIFF COFFEY put in a nice effort first over a few days ago.
Race 9
(2) FOX VALLEY CATWALK was the driver's choice of three and has flashed ability against similar. (7) SHOOTING COOL needs a good setup but has had some late pace in two straight. (3) LILAC LAUREY filly is inconsistent from week to week but a good effort puts her close.
Race 10
(4) DON'T FORGET has been much-improved in two straight. (2) AVOID THE NOID has just been racing evenly but should be in line for a nice ground-saving trip up close. (1) ASHLEES COCKTAIL is 0 for the year but had some sneaky late pace last week and starts from the best post.
Race 11
(9) SHEWON'TDALIAROUND should offer another big price and just needs a fast pace up front to close into. (8) IDEALS OATH veteran mare probably needed the start last week off the scratch; fires early. (10) MOCKING ROBIN mare has her work cut out starting from the outside but has been razor-sharp all season long.
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