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Garnet Barnsdale’s Leamington Raceway Selections: Sunday, October 24, 2021

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Garnet Barnsdale’s Leamington Raceway Selections: Sunday, October 24, 2021

October 24, 2021
By Garnet Barnsdale
Garnet Barnsdale’s Leamington Raceway Selections: Sunday, October 24, 2021
Best Bet – (6) EATAAMSBETTERSHARK – Race 10
Spot Play – (7) MAGNOLIA MOONSTONE – Race 6
20-Cent Pick 5 - Race 1 – 2,3/4,7/1,5,7/4,5/1,3,4 = $14.40
20-Cent Pick 4 - Race 7 – 2/1,3/1,2,6/6 = $1.20
 

Race 1 —  (3) BLACKCREEK ROSEBUD does her best work on the front end, but she had no chance of getting the lead from her second tier post last week. With her improved post, she should be the one to catch this afternoon.  (2) SHES A GUNSLINGER paced a terrific mile here last week, winning while never seeing a pylon. She’s on my Pick 5 ticket.  (4) STEVIE SEELSTER should be good for another small share here racing close to the front.
 
Race 2 —  (7) BETTER WATCH IT dominated here two starts back racing one class lower than today. Drew will likely have her on the move early, and she gets top billing.  (4) HELLO YOU should be blasting to the front again, and he will be the one to catch.  (1) REAL ONE is in solid form, but I prefer to use her underneath the top two choices in this spot.  
 
Race 3 —  (5) DANDY IDEA has been racing over her head recently. She normally dominates when she races in this class, and she gets the nod here.  (1) SEE THE DELIGHT beat easier last time she drew the rail at this track, and she has upset potential today.  (7) DRAGON TEEN was just 3rd against tougher at Flamboro, and he is in with a chance here.
 
Race 4 —  (4) YOOOUKILIS has been racing decently in some tough claimers in London, and he should be tough vs. this group; top call.  (5) MAGICS LUCKY CHARM was a winner at this level here two starts back then tried much tougher in London. She should be one of the main contenders here.  (3) WEST RIVER CINDY fits well at this level, and she figures to be part of the Tri again today.  
 
Race 5 —  This is a good spot for veteran (4) IDEAL SPACE, and I expect Borth to send her forward leaving the gate today; top call.  (1) OUTLAWCALAMITYJANE faces easier, moves to the best post and adds Lasix. There is lots to like here; using.  (3) CANTSTOPTHEFEELIN is in a much better spot here in terms of both class and post position, and she is the third one that I’ll use in the cash leg of this Pick 5.
 
Race 6 —  (7) MAGNOLIA MOONSTONE is Marc St. Louis’ first drive since August 22nd when he won a Grassroots race in Ottawa. Expect aggression.  (2) FEISTY LIKE FIRE is the one to beat coming off a convincing score at this level last week, but he could be overbet; your call.  (1) TAYLORS CREDIT is in solid form and he should get a good trip from the rail. He is in with a decent chance here.  
 
Race 7 —  (2) SOS JUSTIFIED just keeps winning and from a good post today it’s hard to see him getting beat.  (1) WINDSONG NAPOLEON has finished 2nd to the choice in four straight starts and that will likely be his fate again today.  (3) KEVNDAN FRAUDSTERS will likely follow the top two and round out the Tri.  
 
Race 8 —  (1) COLORADO BUCK gets the rail and Rooney back in the bike. He could go right down the road vs. these today.  (3) ADDITUDE gets post relief and DesRoche in the bike, and she should be more aggressive in this spot; using.  (7) KISS IT BETTER should be good for another share in this spot; using underneath.   
 
Race 9 —  (6) ST LADS BEAT IT gets St. Louis for this year’s edition of the Lakeshore Cup, so you know he is going to get put into play leaving the gate; top call.  (1) BIG TEDDY is the one to beat starting from the rail and coming off two sharp wins at this track. He’s hard to leave off Pick 4 tickets.  (2) LIVIN LARGE could get the best trip of all, and he isn’t out of place here; using.
 
Race 10 —  (6) EATAAMSBETTERSHARK is surely going to be sent on a speed mission by St. Louis here, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he wins this by a wide margin.  (4) TREASURES PIRATE can sit the choice’s pocket and complete the Exacta.  (2) GO MUD fits on class but he has had issues recently. I’ll play to beat him.  
 
Race 11 —  (2) RYE N CLYNE was beat by a horse that was winning for the 11th time in 13 starts last out when claimed. Now he goes for the leading trainer who has clicked with a 43%-win rate so far at this meet; top call.  (1) DASHIKI has speed and the rail and that makes him a threat.  (3) JULIAN I AM will likely sit a good trip and rally for a share.
 
 
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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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