Best Bet - (5) TWOMACSONEMACH - Race 4
Spot Play - (4) SOUTHWIND MARITIME – Race 9
20-Cent Early Pick 5 – Race 1 – 1,3,4/1,4/1,3,6/5/3,9 = $7.20
20-Cent Late Pick 5 – Race 7 – 4,6,8/1,3,6/4/3,7/2,3,4 = $10.80
20-Cent Early Pick 4 – Race 3 – 1,3,6/5/3,9/2 = $1.20
20-Cent Late Pick 4 – Race 8 – 1,3,6/4/3,7/2,3,4 = $3.60
Race 1 — (4) SHARE THE MOMENT has won three of her last five starts and gets Cullen back in the sulky tonight. She should be able to get a good trip from post four. (1) GOT SEXY SCARS put in a considerable effort at Mohawk Park two starts back. She returns to a half tonight and picks up Brett MacDonald, who won with her in late August. That effort (3) EMBLYNETTE put up last week was huge, considering everything that was going against her. She shouldn't be left off exotic wagers.
Race 2 — (1) BLOGMASTER is the speed of the race, and his success should continue this week from the rail. (4) WISHFUL GLIDE was impeded after the start last week and just had too much ground to make up. He draws into a better spot this week and figures to get a better trip from mid-pack. (2) P L OSCAR should make the ticket if he stays flat. He is versatile and can race from anywhere.
Race 3 — Pitch the last start of (1) TREASURES GEM, where she never got into the race from post six, and she didn't seem to care for the good track. The draw was much kinder to her this week; that could make the difference. (6) SHEILAS BRUSH is a consistent filly who has been no worse than fourth in recent efforts. She has speed and should be close to the pace. (3) BLING BLING looks to continue her recent good form in her fourth start off the layoff.
Race 4 — (5) TWOMACSONEMACH made a big move after the three-quarter pole last week, making up a lot of ground to win going away. With an improved post-draw, he should get a better trip to allow him to be closer to the pace. (3) TELL US MORE gets post relief and figures to be on the ticket. (7) ROUGH TRADE looks to drop and pop for trainer Stacey Currie. Look for him to be closing late.
Race 5 — (3) THE REINS OF TITAN faced this class last week, went right to the lead, and never looked back. He draws into a spot that should allow him to control the pace. (9) SECRETLY FLASHY didn't race that great in her last effort in London. That effort two back is difficult to ignore; she could work out the same kind of trip this week starting from the second-tier. (1) YOUCOULDBETHATGIRL is a consistent mare who likes to hit the ticket. She won't be the quickest off of the car, but her closing kick should help her out.
Race 6 — (2) WHO SAID NOT TO returns to Lasix this week after a challenging effort last week in London. When he was on Lasix previously, he raced very well and should improve here. (9) WINDSONG GRAYSON made up a lot of ground throughout the mile last week and just ran out of racetrack. He will be rolling late from the second-tier and should take a share. (6) LUCKSLST BLUEGRASS draws outside for the first time in a while this week. He has speed and should be able to work out a decent trip. (1) SOUTHWIND GRIZZLY made a miscue at the start last week and recovered well to only be defeated by 3-1/4 lengths. He draws the rail again and looks to improve off of that effort. (8) BETTORS MARK could spice up the Super Hi-5 from post eight.
Race 7 — (8) BETTOR DEAL gets a tough draw tonight, but her speed should carry her through the mile to victory. (4) BELLAMY HANOVER closed gamely from off the pace to get up for 3rd last out. The Luc Blais trainee draws into a little better of a spot tonight and could bring value underneath. (6) ACEFORTYFOUR MONEY has hit the board in three of her five career starts; she has shown the ability to race from anywhere. Expect her to be close late.
Race 8 — (3) KEEPITINPERSPCTIVE stepped up to this class last week and dug in late to win from post seven. She gets post relief against like company tonight; her early speed makes her a strong contender. (6) LILI GL got the trip last week, drawing off to win easily. She is another filly in the field that doesn't seem to mind the outside. Look out for her late in the mile. (1) BUTTERCUP WILL made up a lot of ground throughout the mile, getting over the track well last week. She gets a good post draw tonight that should allow her not to have to work as hard.
Race 9 — (4) SOUTHWIND MARITIME could bring value to the Late Pick-4 after a considerable effort from post eight last week. She gets some much-needed post relief tonight, making her a significant player. (2) LARJON LENA has hit the board in four of her last six starts, and in the two races where she didn't hit the ticket, she made a break. If she behaves, she should be an Exacta factor. (9) CENTURY HAVANA is a versatile filly who has proven she can handle the second-tier before. Use her on the bottom of Tri or Super wagers.
Race 10 — (7) MIAMI SEELSTER is a speedy filly proving she can handle being on the outside. She has put up some solid TrackMaster speed figures recently and will be tough to beat this week. (3) HAVANA PANIC didn't get over the good track here last week, tiring at the end of the mile. Look for her to be better tonight with another inside draw. (8) BETTOR COUNTRY has only missed the board once in five starts. The draw wasn't favorable to her tonight, but her closing kick makes her tough to leave off of the ticket.
Race 11 — (4) CROOKSIE gets a driver change and post relief tonight following that tough effort last week. He dug in and was only beaten a few lengths after being parked the mile. Look for him to be better tonight. (3) KEYSTONE TAZ likes to hit the ticket, and he should be close with the inside draw. (2) CAPTAIN GODRO draws well again this week; he can make up some ground late and should be a factor underneath. (1) J J AUSTIN is a versatile gelding who can race from almost anywhere. He draws the rail tonight and, with a clean trip, could show up. (8) SHIFTING VIEWS gets some much-needed class relief tonight. Borth picks up the drive for the first time.
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Michael Carter is the co-host of Post Time with Mike and Mike and also is one of the USTA Social Media/Publicity Coordinators. Carter got his start in the sport from going to the track with his father. Carter is the former announcer at Buffalo Raceway and worked at Northfield Park prior to working at the USTA.
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