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Michael Carter’s Flamboro Downs Selections: Thursday, November 5, 2020

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Michael Carter’s Flamboro Downs Selections: Thursday, November 5, 2020

November 5, 2020
By Michel Carter
Michael Carter’s Flamboro Downs Selections: Thursday, November 5, 2020

Best Bet - (2)  REBEL SOLDIER - Race 3
Spot Play - (3) DOMINUM DEO - Race 9
20-cent Pick-5 - Race 1 - 1,3,8/2,5/2,6/2,6/3,9 - $9.60
20-cent Early Pick-4 – Race 3 - 2,6/2,6/3,9/1,4,9 - $4.80
20-cent Late Pick-4 - Race 8 - 3,6,7/1,2,3/1,4/2,3,9 - $10.80


Race 1 - (3) MS MEAGHAN SPARKEL was razor sharp in her first career start, look for her to continue moving forward this week.  (8) E L VINTAGE CUDA clearly won't get the same trip as she did last week, from the outside.  She is a closer and should be able to use her consistency to her advantage.  (1) CHELSIS CHOICE kicks off her career tonight following a qualifying performance that would be good enough to make the ticket against these. 

Race 2 - (5) COWGIRLINTHESAND didn’t race that great from post seven last week, she looks to rebound tonight with an easier trip.  (2) IMACUTELILDOLLY is a deep closer who has a good amount of grit and likes to hit the ticket.  (9) DIAMONDS OR TWINE gets Mackenzie back in the bike this week for trainer Robert Fellows.  She is a nice filly with room to grow.

Race 3 - (2) REBEL SOLDIER gets Kelly back in the bike tonight for trainer Patrick Shepherd.  He didn’t tire badly against this class at London, he returns to a track tonight where he has had some success before.  I really like that line two back.  (6) MIRAMICHI DAVID has tightened up well since coming back from the layoff.  He seems to be getting better with every start.  (3) TELL US MORE is a slight question mark for me, entering for the first time since June.  Worth a look underneath. 

Race 4 - (6) RANDOMIROGEO has won three straight and should have no problem extending her streak to four. (2) DOUBLE PLAY raced very well in the Autumn Series Final, on October 25.  She faces a nice group here with some decent speed ratings.  (1) CATCHAFEWRAYS has a big chance to improve this week from the inside.

Race 5 - (9) D GS FAIRYSTARS was a winner against this group last out after going right to the lead.  Tonight, the task will be slightly tougher, unless MacDonald finds who’s leaving and follows them out.  (3) SAVEMEDASPORTSPAGE was visually impressive last week after making up a lot of ground throughout the mile.  She should get an easier trip tonight with Henry back in the bike.  (2) P L LIGHTING is the value that can spice up the exotics. 

Race 6 - (9) NAKED CITY returns to Flamboro where he has had some clear success before.  He draws decently and should return to winning ways.  (1) MASTER SMILE will most likely be leaving from the rail this week, though he is a nice gelding who can race from anywhere.  (4) BAROSSA BLUE GENES has won two of his last three starts, if he can get into a good early position, watch out.  (7) HARD ROCK is one of the most consistent horses in the field and has been racing well from the outside.  (3) PRINCE ADIRAN has been known to hit the ticket at decent odds.

Race 7 - (1) AETHON should improve with some much-needed post relief this week, with a key driver change to Travis Cullen.  (2) EAS IDEAL is a versatile gelding who is more than capable of taking on this field.  (4) BR ROYAL BOOM is a decent closer and gets over the Flamboro surface well.  Look for him to be rolling late, to make the ticket. 

Race 8 - (7) THREE ACCOUNTS gets some major class relief tonight after facing some of the upper-level horses.  The outside draw is a little bit of a concern, but I expect her to be able to get into a good position early. (6) SMOKE N REACTOR N is another class dropper, who performed well the last time she raced on a half-mile track.  I like her in the exotics tonight.  (3) GIGGLE HANOVER has the speed ratings to laugh all the way to the bank tonight. 

Race 9 - (3) DOMINUM DEO is one of my value plays of the night, I look for him to improve off that Woodbine Mohawk Park start.  (2) LUCKY PROMESSES looks like a solid contender after defeating this group handily last week.  (1) HELLO CHIPPER has done well against all of the claiming ranks as of late, I like the potential price from the rail.   

Race 10 - (1) SECRETS LADY raced decently in her last start. Tonight, she faces slightly easier with Kelly back in the bike.  She gets along with him and should have no issues.  (4) IN THE NEWS is a speedy filly who has a lot of ability to leave from the gate.  There is some speed to the inside of her, but I expect her to be on the lead setting the fractions.  (6) ACEFORTYFOUR PAT has only missed the board a handful of times this season, it’s hard to argue with that consistency. 

Race 11 - (3) MACKS THREE gets a key driver change tonight to Colin Kelly, he is a nice closer who will be rolling from mid-pack.  (9) BAD N ROYAL closed gamely from off the pace last week after a slow beginning.  The second tier should allow him to get into the race this week.  (2) MISTER J R just missed against this group last week and should rebound.  (1) EATAAMS SPORTSBABY is a versatile gelding who should be able to show some speed from the inside.  (4) MISTER DG was interfered with turning for home last week, causing him to make a break.  Look for him to improve. 

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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. - JJ Zamaiko Photo

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