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Garnet Barnsdale’s The Raceway at the Western Fair District Selections: Monday, October 18, 2021

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Garnet Barnsdale’s The Raceway at the Western Fair District Selections: Monday, October 18, 2021

October 18, 2021
By Garnet Barnsdale
Garnet Barnsdale’s The Raceway at the Western Fair District Selections: Monday, October 18, 2021
Best Bet – (7) WILLYORWONTHE – Race 10
Spot Play – (6) SUNDOWN – Race 4
20-Cent Early Pick 5 – Race 1: 2,3,4/1,2,3/1,3/1,6/1,2,3 = $21.60
20-Cent Late Pick 5 – Race 6: 1,3,8/2,4/4,5/1,2,4,6/7 = $9.60
20-Cent Early Pick 4 – Race 4: 1,6/1,2,3/1,3,8/2,4 = $7.20
20-Cent Late Pick 4 – Race 9: 1,2,4,6/7/1,2,3/1,2,3 = $7.20
 
 
Race 1 —  (3) YOOOUKILIS tried to move first-up on the leader last week and that 3 to 5 favourite repelled him. This looks like an easier spot and he could get sent right down the road tonight; top call.  (2) DOMINUM DEO has faced tougher recently, but he has also had some gait issues. He will contend if he stays flat tonight.  (4) FLUFF ME UP is worth a look for the Pick 5 dropping in for a claiming tag.  (7) RIDDLE ME MISS fits well here, but she is a win-shy type that is best used underneath.
 
Race 2 —  (1) SAULSBROOK OCEAN had a useful start back at Mohawk Park, now she draws the rail vs. easier. She should get an aggressive steer from Macdonald here; top call.  (2) CASINO CLASSIC tried in vain to chase down tough veteran mare Buttermilk Hanover. She should be in with a good chance tonight.  (3) LIFELONG DREAM drops and moves inside and she isn’t without a chance here. (7) SO FRISKY might be best in here, but I don’t envision a winning trip for her starting from post 7. I’ll use her underneath.
 
Race 3 —  (3) SECRETLY FLASHY thrived when dropped into this $15K conditioned claiming level, and she should be hard to deny here when she comes with her big late kick.  (1) LA MAGIC is the one the choice will likely be chasing in the back half, and he is the main threat.  (2) WYND CREEK drops but the two choices are no slouches, and a small share is likely for her tonight.  (8) TWIN B HUGS should get a good following trip and take a small share.  
 
Race 4 —  (6) SUNDOWN improved when he raced here on 10/04. He raced first-up into the teeth of a 28 2/5 final quarter and held on well, considering; top call.  (1) DRAGON THE LINE, on 10/11, faced the same winner that the choice did and had a similar result in a fast race. He is in with a decent chance here; using.  (2) LIVIN ONA DREAM is well-spotted to get a good following trip and land a spot in the Tri.  (4) SHADOWMOON RIISNG faces elders here and he figures to be a fringe player this week.
 
Race 5 —  (1) WHAT CAN I SAY tripped out to win last time he dropped down to this level, and he can get a similar trip and result here; top call.  (2) HEINEKEN SEELSTER is an obvious contender based on class and speed, but his recent gait issues are worrisome. I wouldn’t take a short price here.  (3) LADY CATERINA has a good chance to make front leaving the gate tonight, and that makes her dangerous; using.  (6) ALL OUT HENRY is worth a look for the exotics on the class drop.  (5) FORTUNE TELLERS K should show early speed again and take a share.
 
 Race 6 —  (8) BYE BYE DADDY couldn’t chase down an unyielding 1 to 5 shot last time but that was a good effort. She could trip out in this spot; call to upset.  (1) DEX THE LAND should be blasting to the front here racing off the claim, and she should be the one to catch. She’s on my multi-race tickets.  (3) ALYSSA MARIE has won 11 of her last 34 races and she had a rough trip most recently. She is another possibility in here.  (2) CAFE SOCIETY gets post relief and she should be in the hunt. I prefer to use her underneath tonight.
 
Race 7 —  (2) STREAKAZANA gets post and class relief here, and she should wake up with a better effort; top call.  (4) SR BEACH BABE didn’t get the greatest trip when she had her mini winning streak broken last week. She would be no surprise here.  (3) LADIES FROM HELL comes off a nice effort, and she should be close again tonight.  (5) FLYSANTANNA raced much better for Sorrie last week and that driver sticks. Give her a price look for the exotics.  
 
Race 8 —  (4) FRILLS N LACE paced a nice back half with Coulter in the bike last week and he sticks here. I’ll give her the nod in this field.  (5) MISS SINFONIA is the only other horse in here that has won more than one race in 2021. She gets House back to drive here which might mean a more aggressive approach is coming; using.  (1) SCOTTISH MACH suffered an equipment break in her most recent start. I can see her tagging along and landing a share tonight.  (6) A BIT A BILLIE should close late to land in the Tri or Super.  
 
Race 9 —  (4) THAT’S A BEACH has shown enough speed in his qualifiers that he should be able to handle this group at first asking; top call.  (6) E L WILD SPORT gets his nose back on the gate today, and he has enough gate speed to get position leaving. He’s another one that I’ll use on multi-race tickets.  (1) POPLAR LUKE gets post relief tonight, and he should be in the hunt for a share; using.  (2) CONTROLTHELIGHTNIN fits better in this spot, and he should improve enough to make it into the Super.  
 
Race 10 —  (7) WILLYORWONTHE is clearly the fastest horse in this race, and I don’t see the 7-hole stopping him tonight; top call.  (2) WINGS UP steps up in class here, but he was an easy winner here last week. He should be an Exacta factor.  (8) RED HOT TORCH comes off a solid effort. He should take another share tonight.  (1) NEON LIGHTS is in solid form, and he is hard to leave off Super tickets.
 
Race 11 —  (3) AMINI just won from the 8-hole at Flamboro on Friday night, now she draws inside while making a quick return; call to repeat.  (2) TOP ROYAL gets both class and post relief, and she is one that merits a close look for the late Pick 4.  (1) MYWISHLISTFORYOU is another dropper that should be right there in a race that features a few live options.  (6) SPORTS CHECK comes out of tougher Grassroots races but she draws outside and, for that reason, I will be using her underneath.
 
Race 12 —  (1) RIVER DALI hasn’t notched a win yet in 2021, but I can see him tripping out racing in the pocket tonight. I’ll give him the call to upset.  (2) PRESS TIME went too fast too soon last week and he paid the price late. He could lead all the way this time.  (3) MADE TO SHINE got a perfect trip last week, but he has won races at close to a 50% clip so far. He should be a threat right back.  (7) PARTYINTHESHADOWS is right there most weeks, but I can only use him underneath starting from out there in a nine-horse field.  (8) DREAMING OUT LOUD is capable of better than he showed last time. Give him a look for 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 also a past president of the Canadian Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association. 
 
 
Photo by Ryan Clements Photos
 

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