Best Bet - (7) A YANKEE FEELIN - Race 4
Spot Play - (7) IM A GOODSPORT - Race 2
Race 1 - (2) MARGIE VALINTINE paced a big third quarter chasing the white-hot Robintheatm last time. With that rival gone, she has a big shot here. (1) STILL IN TOUCH paced two tough miles in a row but he is still stuck on one win. Can he make it two here? (3) LYONS FULLHOUSE has yet to miss the board this year and from a good post he shouldn't be left off Triactor tickets.
Race 2 - (7) IM A GOODSPORT beat similar last week and his good early speed should put him in position to repeat here. (5) STRATEGIC THINKING had a very long trip and still wasn't far behind the choice. It wouldn't take much for him to turn tables here. (6) MISS AVERY ships in with good form and picks up a top driver; consider for exotics.
Race 3 - (1) GO GET BRUCE paid a crazy good price at Sarnia last week and this spot isn't any tougher. Call to repeat. (3) OCEANVIEW EUNOMIA suffered an equipment break last time which took her out of the race. She can go better here. (4) GUIDO HANOVER is in contention every week and he is a good one to use on the bottom of the Tri.
Race 4 - (7) A YANKEE FEELN is too good right now and getting the worst post may help his price a bit. He gets my top call. (6) BIG JOE DOBY can leave fast and sit a good trip near the front; Exactor factor. (3) AMAZING QUEST was very sharp at Dresden and he should be a big factor here, too.
Race 5 - (5) ROBINTHEATM is on a big roll right now and she should be tough to beat at a short price. (1) NAUGHTY LADY B drops but she has missed about 7 weeks which is concerning; using underneath. (3) YOUVEGOTAWAYWITHME faces her own gender here and she can move up in this spot.
Race 6 - (7) ALL THE BETTOR gets St. Louis to drive here and I'll take a flyer on him in a race where I have no strong opinion. (4) STONEBRIDGE BETTOR has been racing decently and he should hit the board here. (2) ROUSEY RONDA went a long mile last time. Her chances improve here from a better post.
Race 7 - (1) DONTWANTALKABOUTIT is going to be very tough to beat starting from the inside here. This race looks chalky all around. (3) SWEET QUEEN COLE will likely sit a good trip behind the choice and hang around for 2nd. (2) WHITE DANCER should get a much better trip here and she is the other one to consider for Exactor and Triactor plays.
Race 8 - (5) KAHLUA MORNING just took a new life's mark while winning for the 15th time; call to repeat. (2) STOLEN SECRETS is in great form and you know that driver Rooney will put her into play. (1) SAUBLE BONNIE gets post relief here but she may get over bet. I will use her underneath.
Race 9 - (2) LEAFS AND WINGS is the best in here he just needs to stay in range early. Perhaps the inside post will help. (3) BIG PETES STYLE comes off a solid try and driver Borth is a good match for him. (1) STEP IN MY GROOVE should show more here and he is in with an upset chance in this second start off the shelf.
Race 10 - (4) SINGHAMPTON KENNY dropped and almost popped. The same trip likely gets the job done tonight. (2) TOMY TERROR should get a good trip following the choice here and he may be the one to hold off late. (8) MYBROTHERGEORGE is always passing horses. Use him in your Tris.
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Garnet Barnsdale is a veteran handicapper, bettor and racing writer who has worked as an analyst for DRF Harness for the past five years. He is also the current President of the Canadian Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association.
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