Best Bet - (2) BL SUPER SALLY - Race 4
Spot Play - (1) CATCH AN ACE - Race 3
Pick-5 (R1) - 1,2/2,3/1,2/1,2,4/4,6 - $9.60
Early Pick-4 (R3)- 1,2,7/1,2,4/4,6/1,4,5,9 - $14.40
Late Pick-4 (R8) - 1,2,9/1,2,6/3/ALL - $16.20
Race 1 - (1) MS MEAGHAN SPARKEL has won three straight and just seems to be getting better, the streak continues here. (2) ANTHEM SEELSTER didn’t get the best of trips last week in her first start at Flamboro. She looks to improve tonight with Kelly in the bike. (7) PERFECT ROMI gets a tough draw this week, but faces slightly easier. Look for her to provide value underneath.
Race 2 - (2) NIKI LOUDER raced much better last week than in her maiden voyage. She gets another good draw tonight; the only drawback is we haven’t seen her pass horses yet. (3) PERFECT MIA has the speed ratings to beat this group and is as consistent as they come. (7) E L VINTAGE CUDA has speed and guts to close. She is a solid play underneath.
Race 3 - (1) CATCH AN ACE gets post relief and class relief tonight for trainer Jeff Williamson, there is no way I think that you will get 4/1 here on what I view as a solid winner. (2) KAYS SHADOW is another mare who gets some decent post relief tonight. She faced some tough foes at Woodbine Mohawk Park. (7) SHEMARS LADY HAOVC gets over the Flamboro oval pretty well, and could make things interesting underneath.
Race 4 - (2) BL SUPER SALLY not only improved with the addition of hopples last week, she totally crushed her opposition. If she is anywhere close to that good tonight, she doesn’t get beat. (4) ALONA is a deep closer who has won two of her last four starts. She handled the jump in class well three starts back, look for her to keep forging forward. (1) Y A MUSCLE MASS gets Kelly back in the bike this week following a game second place effort. He isn’t the best leaver, but will be coming when the chips are down.
Race 5 - (4) MISTER J R should rebound off a tough effort from post eight last time out. He has had some success here before. (6) BLAKES CHIP has won two of his last four and keeps getting better with every start. He will most likely be the pacesetter. (9) SUNSHINE N SHADE looks to drop and pop with Kelly in the bike for the first time.
Race 6 - (5) SOMEHOWSOMEDAY didn’t get the lead easily last week and was clearly the best in the field. He draws into a good spot where he could make a trip work out for him. (1) NAKED CITY has hit the board in three of his last four starts at Flamboro. He draws well again this week and has the ability to control the pace. (4) GOLD STAR DIABLO gets Cullen back in the bike who got along well with this gelding last out. One to watch. (9) PRINCE ADIRAN is versatile and can do just about whatever is asked of him, he will be coming later in the mile. (6) AMERICAN ASSASSIN closed gamely to be fourth last week, you can’t count him out of the Super HI-5.
Race 7 - (2) AETHON has speed figures that are much the best against this group, if he gets to the lead and is allowed to control the pace, I’m not sure that they catch him. (9) NOAHS PLAY draws into a good spot here for trainer/driver Paul MacKenzie. He is a gelding that can race from any post and he likes to hit the ticket. (1) HOKIE DOKIE should improve off a tough effort from post six last out.
Race 8 - (2) LADIES FROM HELL has won two straight against this group, expect her to be around to add another victory to her card. (1) MISSTWINKLINSJONES will most likely take money after winning four straight at Western Fair. This will not be a small task; facing this group at Flamboro could make things more difficult for her. (9) HOWMACFIESTY is another solid competitor who shouldn’t be left off the ticket.
Race 9 - (6) J J MYSTIC STORM worked out one heck of a trip from post eight last week en route to victory. He could be the speed of the race again this week. (2) ERNIE PANIC is a consistent gelding who has proven to be a contender against these. (1) SEYMOUR LITTLE has struggled some with the post draw of late. Look for him to improve from the rail tonight.
Race 10 - (3) WILDCAT DELIGHT should be able to benefit from a short field this week, her ability to race from anywhere gives her a big opportunity to score tonight. (4) LAILA BLUE is another solid filly who will probably take some money. She does well at the smaller tracks and tonight should be no different. (2) DRESS TO THE NINES is a solid closer who will be on the scene late.
Race 11 - (4) WINDSONG GRAYSON stands a chance at upending this field with a decent trip. Post could make the difference as well. (3) RAIN MAN BLUE CHIP gets Sorrie back in the bike this week for trainer Bruce Cleaver. He improved last week with him; if he stays flat watch out at decent odds. (5) WILD EYED YANKEE closed gamely against these last week, he is starting to round into form at the right time. (7) REDWHITEANDBOOTS always manages to be around the back half of the Super Hi-5 at decent odds. (9) MACHCELLERATOR is another that could bring value this week.
Photo by John Watkins
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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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