Best Bet - (1) ONLY ONE STAR - Race 9
Spot Play - (2) GIRL WITH ATTITTUDE - Race 5
Early Pick 4 - 1,2/4,7,9/2,5,8/1,2,6 = $10.80
Late Pick 4 - 2,3,4,8/2,4,7/1/1,4,6 = $7.20
Race 1 - (5) BOLD N SPORTY has raced well in the few overnight events she’s been in, including her last. She has shown versatility as well. (2) THREE TIARAS is a bit of a wildcard considering she broke on debut against similar. She gets class relief from her most recent, so a step forward makes sense. (6) IMTHEBIGSIS has gotten ignored at the mutuel windows so far in her young career. She showed marked improvement in her last.
Race 2 - (2) FLY IN STYLE is coming off a sharp win in her last. She moved into a quick third quarter and sustained her bid well. Any repeat of that effort puts her in the winners circle. (4) LADY MAYA was the instigator of that fast third quarter last out. That was a vastly improved effort and a high indicator she is coming into form. (3) SWEET WESTERN is the speed of the race and is likely to hang around for a slice.
Race 3 - (2) GIDDY UP MAX got shuffled in his last against stakes types. He showed improvement two back against similar. The positive post shift is noted. (1) FRONTIER CRUISE raced every bit of his odds last out. He’s the one to beat from this post. (3) CENTURY GIGALO is coming off a disastrous trip last out. If he repeats his previous performances, it puts him on the fringe of the gimmicks.
Race 4 - (7) PASSION STRUCK gets first time Moreau after showing lukewarm Pocono form. The win three back despite being three-wide at the quarter was impressive. (9) KICKIN COWGIRL adds Lasix off a scratch sick. The time off is a concern but she does drop into a more manageable spot. (4) NOVEL WRITER scored easily in her first start in a month. The going gets a bit tougher here.
Race 5 - (2) GIRL WITH ATTITUDE is coming off an improved effort in her last. She gets post relief and should offer decent value. (8) BETTORS BURN is the most formful in this field, but the post is a concern. Demand the morning line or better. (5) SECRETS LADY gets Shep back after a tripped out second in her last. She gets a manageable group, but the expected value won’t be great.
Race 6 - (1) DANA SALAAM closed well into a decent back half after getting shuffled in her most recent. Now she debuts for new connections and draws well. (2) HAILEY LUJAH is coming off an improved performance in her last. She draws well and the upswing could continue at good odds. (6) IN THE NIGHT has been trying to close from impossible spots. She does have speed and may be forwardly placed tonight.
Race 7 - (8) TABLES BIG SECRET raced much-improved on the drop to this level in her last.and Shepherd is back. (3) SHOOTERONBYE earned her pocket last out and was shuffled a bit late in the mile. A clear trip puts her right there. (2) SHE LIGHTS OUT just couldn’t handle the pressure in her last. She drops and draws well. (4) SOS BAMBIE is coming off a solid qualifier. She may be ready to roll fresh off the bench. (7) SHARKS SUMMRSHANDY raced much better last out. She’ll have to overcome the post, but she’s certainly an option underneath.
Race 8 - (7) RIDE AWAY SHARK brushed and sustained well at this level last out. She figures to show speed from this outside starting spot. (4) TOP ROYAL raced her heart out last out in defeat. She is obviously sharp right now. (2) AZURE SEELSTER earned her pocket from the outside last out. The post relief makes her a major player.
Race 9 - (1) ONLY ONE STAR went on to a sharp win in her last. She’s riding a solid form spree right now and it’s awfully hard to ignore. (6) THRIFT SHOP blew up the tote board last out when the leaders backed into her late. Still, she could be in position to round out the exacta considering it’s a short field and she’ll never be far off. (3) RIVER RISING closed mildly into a decent back half in her last. She should be in striking position here.
Race 10 - (6) BUCKINGHAM continues to race well with another solid effort last out. She defeated similar two starts back. (4) STOLEN SECRETS responded to the class drop with a solid try in her last. She meets similar once again. (1) DREAM ALL NIGHT closed sharply off the pocket journey to win her second straight last out. She draws well once again and the positive form spree should continue. (7) BETTORS INSTINCT has sure eaten some money at the windows being a three-time beaten favorite. She’s best used underneath. (5) MYMOMADONTLUVME gets first time MacDonald and that may spur enough improvement to earn a minor share.
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Mike Bozich is the current Track Announcer at Harrah's Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, where he is spending his sixth season. He is also the co-host of the popular Post Time with Mike and Mike harness podcast which airs weekly on the Bet America Radio Network.
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