Best Bet - (1) WINDSUN JAGRA - Race 5
Spot Play - (5) LAKE OF GOLD - Race 3
Early Pick 4 – 5/1,3,5/1/1,2,8- $1.80
Late Pick 4 – 1,2,8/1,2,4,8/1,2,4,7/5 - $9.60
Race 1 - (3) CHICKIE LOVE has struggled since leaving Woodbine Mohawk Park three starts back, but she has been forced to the outside for quite some time. Look for improvement. (2) IMACAROLTOO is another mare that gets some post improvement this week. I expect her to be better. (6) ONE CHILLY NIGHT gets a tough draw here and has had some time off, but that may have done her some good.
Race 2 - (2) OLE JACK MAGIC made a break in his last start at Woodbine Mohawk Park. He drops in class and could pop this week. (1) BASTIANO closed gamely to finish third last week against this group. That was from post seven, he should be tough here again. (3) EURO CLASSIC didn’t get the best of trips from post eight last week; look for better here.
Race 3 – (5) LAKE OF GOLD drops to face easier following a tough performance last out. She’s a major player at decent odds here. (6) KIMS DESIRE didn’t get a fair shake at things last week after being impeded at the start. Look for improvement. (2) MIGHTY MOUSE is a deep closer who will most likely be coming late. Do not leave her off the ticket.
Race 4 - (5) K J ALISON closed gamely last week and was narrowly defeated. Tonight she comes back against the same group and looks for redemption. (1) DESTINY CRUISE absolutely did not like the outside last week and is a must use tonight from the rail. (3) SR BEACH BABE has three wins in her last five starts, and should be considered a strong contender.
Race 5 – (1) WINDSUN JAGRA looked game in victory in her last start, there is no reason to think she can’t repeat that performance here. (2) CEILIURADH was a strong winner against this group last week, coming from way out of the clouds to win. If she is anywhere close to that good tonight she could be dangerous. (5) SPORTJET RAY has struggled with the draw, and is a contender this week with a little bit of post help.
Race 6 - (2) MACH OF SHAME has been pretty consistent since kicking off her young racing career. She benefits from an inside draw again and looks likely. (1) AZALEA SEELSTER was parked the mile last week - such a start doesn’t count against her. She is a speed mare who can compete with these. (8) JULIASPRECIOUSGIRL draws tough this week, but look for her to fly home late.
Race 7 - (4) THREE ACCOUNTS has won three of her last four and seems to be coming into form. She is going to be tough to beat. (2) SEA SHADOWS has been struggling with the post draw as of late, but has been racing well from the outside. There is no reason to think she can’t improve from here. (1) TOPSILL BEACH was a strong closer last out against this group and looked sharp in victory. Look for her to be around again. (8) KATIE NANA has hit the ticket from the outside before and should present some value. (3) OSEEMYLUCKY BO has managed to slip her way onto the ticket from time to time. I definitely would not leave her off the Hi-5 ticket.
Race 8 - (7) WILD AND CRAZY GUY made a break in his last start - throw that one out. The driver change to Henry could make all the difference for this gelding. (2) FLY BEYOND is a deep closer who will most likely be coming late in the mile. If he can weave his way through, look out. (1) ABSOLUT SEELSTER is a consistent mare who has proven she can handle her own at this level.
Race 9 - (5) FALLS CREEK is one of the more consistent horses in the field. Look for her to be mid-pack early and firing home down the stretch. (7) ARRIVAL comes to Georgian from Woodbine Mohawk Park where she was racing fairly well. Look for improvement. (8) ALWAYS A ROSE went to the lead last week and never looked back. She can compete against these. (2) YNOTHOS gets some post help this week and takes a nice drop in class. There is definitely room to improve. (1) LEAVING A LEGACY could drop and pop against this field from the rail.
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Michael Carter is the co-host of Post Time with Mike and Mike and also is one of the USTA Social Media/Publicity Coordinators. Carter got his start in the sport from going to the track with his father. Carter is the former announcer at Buffalo Raceway and worked at Northfield Park prior to working at the USTA. - JJ Zamaiko Photo
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