Best Bet - (2) TOBINS TERROR - Race 4
Spot Play - (5) ADDI THREE – Race 2
20-Cent Early Pick 5 – Race 1 - 1,4,8/1,4,5/1,2/2/1,3,4 - $10.80
20-Cent Late Pick 5 – Race 6 - 2/2,3,8/1,3,8/4,7/5 - $3.60
20-cent Early Pick 4 – Race 4 – 2/1,3,4/2/2,3,8 - $1.80
20-Cent Late Pick 4 – Race 8 – 1,3,8/4,7/5/6 - $1.20
Race 1 - (4) STAY SAFE gets a good draw and will most likely be the speed of the race. Her speed ratings are much the best against these. (8) LADY IN LACE is another strong filly who has been handling her own against older. Somehow, she made the lead last week from eight and never looked back. Post eight should benefit her again. (1) ROSIES BEACH is a deep closer who gets over the track in London well. I like her at a price.
Race 2 - (5) ADDI THREE should drop and pop at a price for trainer Jamie Doig. She has struggled some with the draw as of late, looking for her to get better. (1) TWIN B LUSH gets some major post relief and should improve from the rail this week. (4) SEEL THE DARK was narrowly defeated in her last start against these. She is getting better with each start.
Race 3 - (2) DAZZLING ROSIE is a speedy mare that has been racing well as of late. The main speed of the race comes from the inside between her and (1) RANDOMIROGEO. The race may come down to who has more heart in the end. (8) MOONLITEBEACH didn’t get the best trip from the rail last week. She has been known to hit the ticket before, don’t count her out.
Race 4 - (2) TOBINS TERROR was parked the mile last week and still only missed by a couple lengths. That performance is hard to ignore, she is a major single tonight. (4) RUSTYS FLYING went to the front last week and never looked back. This week she draws into a race where there is more speed to her inside. (3) ROBINTHEATM threw in the towel heading to the three-quarter pole last week, pitch that as a fluke effort and look for her to bounce back with McNair back in the bike.
Race 5 - (3) STORM CHASER has struggled some with the post draw as of late, the one thing about this Sportswriter colt that is difficult to ignore is the versatility he has to race from anywhere. (1) BET THE LIMIT is another strong spirited gelding who has shown promise as of late. The inside should give him an advantage. (4) GEORGES CREDIT is a consistent colt who has been successful at the extended distance before. (8) BAY STORM faces slightly easier tonight and is back on Lasix, the second tier makes him a contender underneath. (5) QUICK NICK is a must play to complete the Super Hi-5.
Race 6 - (2) THUNDER ROMPS faces much easier coming in from Harrah’s Hoosier Park. He draws well and will most likely take a lot of money in the wagering. (7) ACROBAT HANOVER drops in class and should improve for trainer Kyle Bossence. (1) FULL RACE CAM won’t have to deal with the second tier or the extended distance this week; could be a player from the rail.
Race 7 - (2) BRAONACH was parked the mile last week and she dug in late to post a game second place effort. She faces easier this week; I like her chances. (3) TOGETHER WE RUN is a strong closer who will be rolling late. (8) YNOTHOS returns to a track where she has had some success before.
Race 8 - (1) SHADOW TAIL has won two of his last three starts, both while on the lead. He will be difficult to beat from this spot. (8) SPORTSMANOFTHEYEAR has a good amount of speed to follow from the second tier and should be able to get into good position early. He has the chance to bring value to the ticket. (3) BACKRIVER DUKE could show up at big odds with Coulter back in the bike.
Race 9 - (4) HEAVEN has won two of her last three starts, she tries a new track tonight, while also removing Lasix. This Father Patrick filly is a strong competitor who can rate from anywhere. (7) NEBRASKA JACK gets a big driver change to Doug McNair tonight after winning two of his last three against this group. The only concern is the outside draw. (6) LEFKADA is a deep closer who shouldn’t be discounted.
Race 10 - (5) VILLAGE CHAMP has won five of his last six starts and I don’t see his success going away any time soon. (1) LARJON LUCKY has been a play of mine the past few weeks and he just hasn’t fired. He faces slightly easier this week. (8) MO BETTOR adds Sorrie to the bike this week for trainer Jeff Graham.
Race 11 - (6) GET UP N GOUDA adds McNair in the bike and gets some decent class relief, that combination could be dangerous. (2) COME ON OVER is another class dropper who has the ability to spice up the exotics. (1) THRILLOGY adds Scott Coulter to the bike for the first time. She should be able to use the rail to her advantage.
Race 12 - (1) Y S SUZANNE is a new shooter coming in from Flamboro and Rideau Carleton tonight. She gets some major post relief, and could be a fresh threat to her competitors. (5) MAGICS LUCKY CHARM is versatile and handles the extended distance very well. The Dolores Basilone trainee has an opportunity to provide value to the ticket tonight. (9) WINKYS PRIDE made an uncharacteristic break last week, pitch that effort. She draws into a decent spot here, which should allow her to close. (7) CARMENS FLUKE was successful at London and the extended distance two starts back. He faces easier this week; the only concern is the post draw. (3) RIVERSATHOME draws well this week and he has the speed to be a part of the easily pace scenario.
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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