Best Bet - (3) CENTURY GAGA - Race 2
Spot Play - (6) HOWMAC SABRINA – Race 5
20-cent Early Pick 5 – Race 1 - 1,3/3,4,7/4,5/2,3,5/3,6 - $14.40
20-cent Late Pick 5 – Race 6 - 3,4,8/5,6,7/1,4,8/1,6,7/2 - $16.20
20-cent Early Pick 4 – Race 4 – 2,3,5/3,6/3,4,8/5,6,7 - $10.80
20-cent Late Pick 4 – Race 8 – 1,4,8/1,6,7/2/3,5,6 - $5.40
Race 1 - (1) DOVER SEELSTER will not have nearly as far to come this week after a sluggish start from the second tier last week. Look for him to be better and closer tonight. (3) NOAHS PLAY has only missed the board a handful of times throughout the 2020 season. He is versatile and should race better near the leaders. (6) BLACK TITANIUM struggled from the outside last week, going to give him a another shot this week.
Race 2 - (3) CENTURY GAGA gets a key driver change and some class relief tonight for trainer Victor Puddy. Her speed ratings are much the best over this group. (4) PAISA HANOVER is a deep closer who will be coming from off the pace, don’t leave her off the ticket. (7) TEARINGUPTHECREDIT is another closer, who has a decent shot in a race that doesn’t exhibit a lot of speed.
Race 3 - (4) WILDCAT DELIGHT is most likely going to be heavily bet and for good reason, but she will have to deal with a highly competitive (5) LARJON LEAH. It’s going to be down to these two and may very well become a trip dependent race. (2) JMR MACH MEL has a lot of ability and should improve with the post draw tonight.
Race 4 - (2) HEZA HANDY MAN was scratched sick after a decent effort at Flamboro on October 4. The time off is a slight concern, but he does get some class relief, which should benefit him. (5) MACH ART IN MOTION rebounded well after a game performance at the extended distance. Key driver change to St. Louis. (3) R THINKING MONSTER is a consistent gelding who gets some much-needed post improvement.
Race 5 - (6) HOWMAC SABRINA raced very well from post six last week, having to make up a lot of ground through the mile. She gets the same draw this week, against a slightly easier bunch. She will be tough here. (3) IDEAL SPACE clearly gets along well with Tyler Borth, she faces tougher tonight after racing at Leamington. (8) BLISSFULLANNMARIE should be able to use her closing speed to her advantage from the second tier. (1) TEAM LEADER faces tougher this week, but should be able to bounce back with the inside draw. (4) ACTION ROYAL GRIN could use the extra distance to her advantage tonight.
Race 6 - (4) CT CONABARA drops in class and looks to pop for trainer Richard Moreau. He gets some decent class relief tonight. (3) OCEANVIEW DEB closed gamely in her last start, she is a strong mare who likes to pass horses. She will be close late again this week. (8) SAVINI gets a driver change tonight to St. Louis and looks to improve from the second tier.
Race 7 - (6) SIZZLEN HOT HERBIE takes a step back in class this week and if he is anywhere close to as good speed rating wise as he has been, he wins easily. (7) IRISH THUNDER has won two of his last three, there is a reason he was assigned the outside. His speed may carry him to the top, but I’m concerned about the kind of trip he will get. (5) ENCHANTED MISSION has won two straight for trainer Jacob Murray. He looks to extend his streak tonight.
Race 8 - (8) LIL MEMORIES draws the second tier, which is better than the far outside. He is a nice closer who is a must use. (4) RIVER DALI is a consistent colt who has been doing good things against this group. (1) RANGER HANOVER adds Lasix for the first time after a tough effort last out.
Race 9 - (1) KISS IT BETTER has only missed the board a handful of times this season. She is a nice, versatile filly who can race from anywhere. (7) PERFECT ROMI shouldn’t be bothered by post seven, this is another versatile filly, who has a big chance to close from off the pace. (6) WAR DIAMOND put it all together in her last start, coming from off the pace. Look for her to be close again.
Race 10 - (2) BIG BOY FRAZIER gets some much-needed post relief and a big driver change to Kelly. This is his time to shine. (5) A POSITIVE HANOVER is one of the key speed horses in the race this week. He draws well and will be forwardly placed. (7) KINGOFBROKENHEARTS is the deep closer of the field. He should be passing a few of these late to make it onto the Super ticket.
Race 11 - (6) MACH SHARK comes in from Leamington where she was racing very well. She faces tougher this week, but may have enough speed to carry her forward early. (3) SPORTS ICON is another Leamington invader who is as consistent as they come. She needs to behave herself, but if she minds her manners, she could be tough. (5) EATAAMS ELLIE has only missed the board once in six starts and that was here at London. She should be able to get a much cleaner trip this week. (2) DYNASTY SEELSTER looked okay in her first start since the start of COVID-19. She clearly needed a tightener. (7) SMILE IN STYLE could make the back end of the Super Hi-5 at decent odds.
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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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