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Garnet Barnsdale’s Western Fair Raceway Selections: Monday, November 23, 2020

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Garnet Barnsdale’s Western Fair Raceway Selections: Monday, November 23, 2020

November 23, 2020
By Garnet Barnsdale
Garnet Barnsdale’s Western Fair Raceway Selections: Monday, November 23, 2020
Best Bet – (3) HAMMERING HALEY – Race 8
Spot Play – (1) SIMON SAID – Race 4
20-Cent Early Pick 5 – Race 1: 2,5,7/2,3/1,5,7/1,3,4/2,3 = $21.60
20-Cent Late Pick 5 – Race 6: 1,8/2,4/2,3/2,5,8/1,2 = $9.60
20-Cent Early Pick 4 - Race 4: 1,3,4/2,3/1,8/2,4 = $4.80
20-Cent Late Pick 4 - Race 8: 2,3/2,5,8/1,2/1,8 = $4.80

 
Race 1 – (7) PARTYINTHESHADOWS went a huge trip last time, winning convincingly despite being out the whole way and he gets the call to land the threepeat here. (5) LAST MACH has been dynamite when he stayed flat recently, notching two easy wins and he is likely the one to catch. (2) CARD SWAP is in an easier spot here but he is far from a lock. I’d demand a price.  
 
Race 2 – (3) E L LONELY CHARLIE couldn’t seal the deal at 1 to 9 last week but this looks like a spot where he can get the job done. I’ll give him the nod. (2) BABYS BEACH BUM’s form is decent enough and he could be a pocket rocket in the lane this week; using. (6) BET ON JACK has missed a month, but his last race was good and he has the capability of taking a small share vs. these.
 
Race 3 – (5) GLOBAL CRUSH has improved in each of his past two starts and this isn’t a tough spot; 10th try the charm? (1) P H RAINMAN is an obvious contender on paper but he has already had a ton of chances. I wouldn’t take a really short price here. (7) CAMYOUBELIEVEIT popped and stopped racing against winners last week and he isn’t without a chance despite drawing widest.
 
Race 4 – (1) SIMON SAID is in top form and he draws much better here. He should get rolling quicker this time and he might be hard to hold off. (4) RYE N CLYNE faced tougher at Flamboro Downs and he should move up in this easier spot. He’s on my multi-race tickets. (3) OLD BUCK has a similar profile and he is likely to show speed in this spot. He’s not out of this.  
 
Race 5 – (3) FIRST CAR set big fractions and almost lasted. Cutting back to the one mile distance and moving inside should give him a big shot. (2) DASHIKI gets his nose back on the gate and he has a good chance to sit in the choice’s pocket then mount a challenge late in the mile; using. (8) NEEDLECREST loses St Louis and he moves to the second tier starting spot. I’ll use him underneath. (4) AMAZING QUEST should move up here not having to face Bute Courage N this time and he has upset possibilities. (9) WINDSONG LEOPOLD has finished fifth three times in a row. Use him to round out your High-5.
 
Race 6 – This is an easier spot for (8) STRONG ENOUGH N and I imagine House will have him out and in the flow early in this one; top call. (1) MACHAHOLIC came close in a good effort and he should be the one to catch again. (6) CRANKYS BOY is on a roll and despite losing St Louis he should be dangerous here.
 
Race 7 – This should be an easier assignment for (4) WEST RIVER CINDY and she should offer a square price; upset special. (2) LA MAGIC is on a roll and he’s likely the one to catch in this spot again. (3) YOUCOULDBETHATGIRL made some nice late gains as the pace slowed last time. She can take another slice tonight.  
 
Race 8 – (3) HAMMERING HALEY finds her easiest spot yet since shipping west from Quebec and Cullen should be looking to send her down the road vs. these. (2) MISS BRANDI K was no match for the tough winner last time but she fits well here and she should be a threat. (8) MADDYS CREDIT passed a few horses late last time in a decent effort. She may be good for a spot in the Tri vs. these.  
 
Race 9 – (5) EASTON BEACH made a bold move at Mohawk Park that he couldn’t sustain last time. In this easier spot he can go coast-to-coast if he clears to the front. (2) BIT OF LUCK gets a break with the post draw this week and (8) BROCKS FORTUNE is an obvious threat based on class and speed but he will need to take the overland route this time so I’d demand a price.  
 
Race 10 – Drawing the rail and getting driver Henry back makes (1) STONEBRIDGE STING the one to beat in this spot; top call. (2) EAS IDEAL is worth a look for late multi-race tickets picking up aggressive teamster Sorrie. (8) MISTER J R is right there every week and he will be extra dangerous here if he can follow the choice out and sit in his pocket; using.
 
Race 11 – (8) CASINO CLASSIC was game in defeat last time but the winner was too tough. I’ll give her the nod here. (1) PRINCESS ABIE W was passed late by a hot mare who was extending a win streak and she should be the one to catch and beat tonight. (5) INSINCERITY raced better last week and she should be in the exotics mix here. (7) RIDE AWAY SHARK dropped and popped now she draws worst as she steps back up and I see a small share for her this time. (9) RELEASE THE BABY should pass a few of these late; using on the bottom.

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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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