Best Bet – (5) LAVECS MUSCLE GIRL – Race 9
Spot Play – (3) SAVEMEDASPORTSPAGE – Race 7
20-Cent Pick 5 – Race 1: 1,5,6/1,3,5/1,2/1,6/1,3 = $14.40
20-Cent Early Pick 4 – Race 3: 1,2/1,6/1,3/2,4,6 = $4.80
20-Cent Late Pick 4 – Race 7: 1,3/2,3/5/2,3,6,8 = $3.20
Race 1 – (5) MADAM DOLCE drops into a claimer after having a start back and post 5 at Flamboro is considerably better than the 7-hole at London. Expect a much more aggressive drive here. (6) DIAMONDS OR TWINE had major post advantage on the choice last week and she knew what to do with it. She should be the main danger. (1) STILL OWING gets post relief here and she should get a good trip; using underneath.
Race 2 – (1) COUNT TO THREE was a winner here when she drew the rail in November and I expect an aggressive approach tonight; top call. (5) BUTTERFLY KISSES is right there every week and her tactical speed should play well here; using. (3) RETICENT HANOVER exits a fast race in Ohio and she is in with a shot, too. Consider her for Pick 5 tickets.
Race 3 – (1) SOUTHWIND BAYOU gets post and class relief here and she should be tough starting from the rail; top call. (2) WHATAREALBADGIRL was winning from worse posts in Ohio and she should be a big threat here; using. (7) BIG DIAMOND can flash big speed leaving and she should stick around for at least a slice.
Race 4 – (6) HER OWN LAND gets a driver switch to Plante tonight which likely means a more aggressive try is coming in this spot; top call. (1) WINDEMERE MCSEEK drops to the bottom claiming level and starting from the best post she has to be heard from here; using. (4) TOBINS CHOICE comes off a decent effort and she should make it into the Tri in this short field.
Race 5 – (1) KIWI FOCUS N is likely going to fall into a perfect pocket trip this week and I see her converting for her first win of the season. (3) RIDE THE WIND should be breaking the wind for the choice and she will be the one to catch again tonight. (6) ASBRAVEASMYMOMMA should get an honest pace to track and she can pass a few of these to crack the exotics at a price.
Race 6 – (4) CANTSTOPTHEFEELIN was going well before the Covid-19 break and I’ll give her a slight nod in a wide-open race. (2) KEMPENFELT had a start back and from an inside post here she will probably look to take these right down the road. I’ll use her in the Pick 4. (6) TRAGICALLY HEP’s race here on the 21st wasn’t bad and I’ll use her as a Pick 4 price option. (5) BETTER JOY seemingly fits well on form but with 1 win in 39 tries what price will you accept? (1) SADIEMAESONHERWAY should sit a good trip from the rail and she is hard to leave off Pick 5 tickets.
Race 7 – (3) SAVEMEDASPORTSPAGE was facing better when last seen here and she should be tough to beat vs. these if she is ready to roll. (1) DREAM ALL NIGHT should work out a nice trip here leaving from the rail and I’ll toss her on my Pick 4 ticket. (6) IN THE NEWS will likely be looking to blast early but from post 6 she can get roughed up; using underneath.
Race 8 – (3) BRA IN THE WIND takes a big class plunge here and veteran teamster Sheppard should be looking to point her right to the front and take no prisoners. (2) D J ROY HALL comes in off a nice win in London and he is the logical alternative to the choice. (1) ANN JACKSON is in good form and I see her landing a spot in the Tri in this short field.
Race 9 – (5) LAVECS MUSCLE GIRL had her momentum taken away when a rival that wasn’t advancing dropped in front of her on the last turn in London last week. She can take these all the way on the engine. (3) HOORAY FRANCKE is the only other winner in this race and he should appreciate the class drop here; Exacta factor. (4) BARBIES CROWN likely has enough ability to go with these but she hasn’t been seen on a racetrack since last November so your guess is as good as mine.
Race 10 – (2) OLE JACK MAGIC drops slightly and moves inside. He should be more aggressive early here and I’ll give him the nod in a good betting race. (3) WILLYORWONTHE has a similar profile as the choice and he should be a decent price; using. (6) SIZZLEN HOT HERBIE is as honest as they come and he should be in the mix here despite drawing wide. (8) SICARIO is one of the best ones in here but post 8 could lead to his undoing. I’d demand a price. (9) MISSYS MAGIC MAN brings a solid effort every race and he’s a good one to use on the bottom of the High-5.
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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 six years. He is a President of the Canadian Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association.
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