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Garnet Barnsdale’s Georgian Downs Selections: Sunday, July 21, 2019

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Garnet Barnsdale’s Georgian Downs Selections: Sunday, July 21, 2019

July 21, 2019
By Garnet Barnsdale
Garnet Barnsdale’s Georgian Downs Selections: Sunday, July 21, 2019
Best Bet – (1) NAGLE – Race 8
Spot Play – (1) PRESTO SCORE – Race 3
Early Pick 4: 1,2,6,8/2,4,7/5,6/1 = $4.80
Late Pick 4: 4,6,8/1/4,5/2,3,4 = $3.60

 
Race 1 – (5) EDDY continues to roll and it looks like he’ll clear quickly here again which seems to be the key; top call in the opener. (6) ARABELLAS CADET races well every week, but she was no match for the choice last week and that rival has post advantage here. (3) ARVIKA should improve in this class if she can stay on stride and there is no guarantee of that with her.
 
Race 2 – (6) NORTHERN ROYALE is no doubt the fastest in here, but her recurring gait issues make her hard to love at a short price. This looks like a race to tread lightly. (1) MEEAS DREAM was a professional winner on debut and he picks up driver Henry and the rail now which makes him a big threat. (2) BONFIRE BASH looks to extend a win streak and he has been sure-gaited of late. He is another who can win this.
 
Race 3 - (1) PRESTO SCORE paced two big back halves in a row, now he draws much better. A more alert start puts him right there on the wire vs. these. (6) JIMINY BEACH moves back outside after controlling the pace all the way to win from the 1-hole. He’s a contender here, but no lock. (8) DRAMA LLAMA comes in off a super try and he can’t be tossed but he needs to figure a way to work out a winning trip from out there. 
 
Race 4 – (4) TIME TO DANCE just missed racing in this class two starts back and with a 5 to 1 morning line quote, he could add some value to the Pick 4; top call. (7) BIG BULLY finally won but was set back. He contends here but you have to wonder if he is snake bitten. (2) D GS SHALLWEDANCE has a great record, but he tends to hang in spots. I wouldn’t take a short price here.
 
Race 5 – (5) EASY VICTORY paced a big trip in defeat at Northfield and this isn’t the toughest spot. She gets the nod over (6) APHRODITE DUKE who is the only winner in the field and will be a top contender again. (4) FLUFF is worth a look for the exotics off her solid July 11th qualifier.
 
Race 6 – (1) KADASTROPHIC is on a tremendous roll that isn’t likely to be derailed here. (2) RADICAL ROY can sit a nice trip behind the choice if he stays flat this time and add some value to the exotics. (3) JOHNNYS REVENGE is another who broke last time who can take a piece of this if he behaves.
 
Race 7 – (4) BR EZLIKSNDYMORNIN was a winner last time he raced in the Preferred 3 class and he should take beating here. (6) PILLAGE AND BURN has done well here since being claimed and he is the most likely alternative to the choice. (8) JAY EYE EM is capable vs. these but trip could be an issue leaving from out there. (2) MAC RAIDER steps up off a win vs. easier but he can get a good following trip here and share. (1) DREYDL HANOVER is another who can ride a following trip to a check in this spot.
 
Race 8 – (1) NAGLE paced a 53-flat back 1/2 last time at Mohawk Park and he looks like a late Pick 4 single to me. (3) ROCKABILLY CHARM is in great form and he should be a threat racing from close range here. (2) DREAMFAIR CHARRO should go better here, but I don’t see him taking the choice down.
 
Race 9 – (5) PRETTY HANDSOME was taken back early last time from an outer post in a field loaded with speed. Here, he should be blasting, and he can wire these. (4) UPTOWN FUNK beat the choice three starts back here and then faced some monsters. He is the main danger. (1) ASAP HANOVER should hit the board here leaving from the rail.
 
Race 10 – (4) SUDDEN PASSING was given an impossible trip in her season’s debut at Mohawk Park. She should go much better here. (3) COSETTE is an obvious threat coming off a sharp score in this class. (2) CENALTA CALL GIRL could trip out from this post. I’ll use her in the Pick 4. (1) MACH AND ROLL BABY should get a good enough trip to take a share. (6) FILLY FORTY SEVEN is in solid form and she could better this placing if she gets a decent trip.

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Garnet Barnsdale is a veteran handicapper, bettor and racing writer who has worked as an analyst for DRF Harness for the past five years. He is also the current President of the Canadian Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association.


 

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