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Garnet Barnsdale’s Flamboro Downs Selections: Sunday, October 17, 2021

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Garnet Barnsdale’s Flamboro Downs Selections: Sunday, October 17, 2021

October 17, 2021
By Garnet Barnsdale
Garnet Barnsdale’s Flamboro Downs Selections: Sunday, October 17, 2021
Best Bet – (1) DORO SOGNO – Race 2
Spot Play – (6) EQUINOX ANNIE – Race 3
20-Cent Early Pick 5 – Race 1 – 2,6/1/4,6,7/1,2/1,2,3,5,6 = $12.00
20-Cent Late Pick 5 – Race 7 – 2,3/1,8/1,4/2,3,7/1,2,3 = $14.40
20-Cent Early Pick 4 – Race 3 – 4,6,7/1,2/1,2,3,5,6/1,7,9 = $18.00
20-Cent Late Pick 4 – Race 8 – 1,8/1,4/2,3,7/1,2,3 = $7.20
 
 
Race 1 —  (6) BETTORS JET RAY set some solid fractions and won decisively here on 10/06. Off that sharp winning effort, he gets the call to repeat.  (2) TALLNTAN BLUE CHIP made two moves in a decent effort, and he figures to be the main danger tonight.  (3) THE SPORTSMAN looks next best, and he can take a share tonight.
 
Race 2 —  (1) DORO SOGNO finished 2nd to a colt who is likely the best one racing in this series. He should convert as a big chalk here.  (5) DIRT will likely be forced to take a seat early by the choice and he will probably follow him home to complete the Exacta.  (2) MASSIVE OVATION seems likely to round out a very chalky Tri.  
 
Race 3 —  (6) EQUINOX ANNIE has had some excuses in her recent starts. This is a good spot for her, and I expect a top effort here.  (4) ONE TRIX PONY is another that is obviously facing easier but the extended break in her last start is concerning. I’d demand a price here.  (7) MAGGIESMOMONEY can close late to take a share in this spot.  
 
Race 4 —  (2) THOMAS P TWO went off at 4 to 5 last week and, remarkably, he was not the favorite. He won with ease and should be good for another here.  (1) BLACK HAWK DOWN will be the main danger if he stays flat tonight; using.  (3) MONSTER MASH put in a decent first-over effort last week, and he should be part of the Tri again.  
 
Race 5 —  (2) STONERIDGE ARMOUR takes a big class drop here, and driver Young is sure to put him into play early; top call.  (1) MALCOLM G goes to driver Kelly here, who strikes at an 18% clip, and from the rail he should be sending; using.  (3) NO ANGEL HERE comes off a sharp winning effort from the 8-hole and she isn’t out of this.
 
Race 6 —  (9) BETTER DECISION N just jogged here last week, and Cullen should have her on the move early; call to repeat.  (7) HANNAH ON THE VIRG was a predictable winner when she dropped to this level last week, and she should be a threat again; using.  (1) RHYTHM can get another good trip here, so I’ll use her on multi-race tickets.  (2) DRY CREEK IMAGE was no match for the choice last week. She should take another small share.  (3) TAYDERTOTZZ never misses a check and that trend should continue tonight.
 
Race 7 —  (3) TYMAL RIGGS gets driver Young back here, and they teamed up to finish only two lengths behind much better two starts back at Grand River; call to upset.  (2) CHEATALOTPOV draws the same post that he wired a field from on 10/06, and he should be the main danger.  (6) BUCKYS ANGEL comes off a nice effort but, from a wide post, I’ll use him underneath tonight.
 
Race 8 —  (1) MOSCOW MOON trotted a huge mile racing uncovered on the rim last week, and he will be a big favorite here that should convert if he stays flat.  (8) DELAWARE has the speed to get away well from his wide post. He is worth a look if you don’t completely trust the choice.  (3) RANGER ROB figures to get a covered trip here and stick around for a share.  
 
Race 9 —  (1) THE WHEEL faces easier in this return race and his qualifier signals that he is ready; top call.  (4) INFINITY STONE completely reversed his form here last week and crushed a similar field. I’m not sure that he can produce another effort like that, but if he does, his rivals will likely be racing for 2nd.  (3) E L SUGAR should be good for another small share in this spot.
 
Race 10 —  (7) GOALTENDER had missed a month between starts last week when he raced here. He could improve sharply, and I’ll take a swing with him at a price.  (3) A BLUE BLOOD is obviously in easier here, and she is probably the one to beat.  (2) HADIKNOWNBETTER thrived in easier company here last week, and she is in with a decent chance to repeat in a race that has a few live options.
 
Race 11 —  (1) DREAM ALL NIGHT won’t have to go first up tonight because she can blast right to the front vs. these and lead all the way.  (2) HEARTBEATNSIZZLE is another who should be more aggressive leaving the gate from her advantageous post, and she is on my late Pick 4 ticket.  (3) CARD COLLECTOR is sneaky in here because she has been facing much tougher aged males at Kawartha Downs, now she gets into a race restricted to her gender. She could be the value play in this Pick 4.  (4) D GS FAIRYSTARS should improve with post relief tonight, but I prefer to use her underneath. I’m really not sure why (6) MACHING BEAUTY is the morning line favorite in here. I see her as a fringe player.
 
 
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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 also a past president of the Canadian Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association.
 
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