Harness Racing: Hoosier Park plays for July 21, 2021

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For the program on July 21 at Hoosier Park, we suggest some horses for selected plays that may fit in any type of wager.

Race 1

As we noted last week about #6 Miss G Cantab, she is racing better than her odds at this level and was not embarrassed in her fourth (and only eighth) start. She holds a similar status in this field and should be given a chance to improve again.

Coming from the fairs, #3 Salty Ki Ki appears is equal to this ragtag bunch and could be a prime element for strong paying exotics.

Race 3

Though he is not a standout, #2 Select Friday, has proven he can get another win in a spot like this, where he may be gifted a sweet trip from weak foes.

Thrice #3 Milford Shmilford has had excuses for losing and with a smoother trip can certainly win this one; he gets a slight drop in price and, let’s face it, some of the same old foes that have had better luck.

Race 5

Last week, in the Pick 5 scheme, we singled #6 My Panther, and at 10-1 he raced better than he had in any of his seven starts. He returns to the same level, and we have the same confidence in him this time, too.

A tiring first quarter for #2 Canyon Hall took away from a sharp aim at winning at the end of June. His short rest may have added some breaths to his style, as well as a higher price for his supporters.

Race 6

In her first pari-mutuel start, #10 Bean Shooter raced faster than any of these. The 10-hole start may not affect her; it is, after all, only her second start and we cannot hold too much against her.

Speed-wise—which becomes a bigger factor for green horses--#4 Need To Breathe shows heat and could gain a few steps from post 4 in her third pari-mutuel start, putting her in the thick of this finish.

Race 10

A valid challenge for the morning line favorite, #5 Bluebird Rocky can take this group with an aggressive approach, which he has proven to establish over the past few starts.

His nemesis is #2 Bridge To Success, but betting-wise he figures to be an underlay to win though a must for exotics.

As well, #3 Inquiring Mind is also a good exotics partner because he is in fine form and the public will penalize him for the step up, which is a good formula for a high-paying place or show spot.