Best Bet - (2) IAMSAM SAMIAM - Race 1
Spot Play - (2) CHOSEN HOMBRE - Race 10
Race 1 - (2) IAMSAM SAMIAM made several moves last week and at the wire he was nailed by a rival that sat on his back until late. He could dominate here. (7) CHOREOGRAPHER exits some fast miles shipping in from Ottawa and he should be heard from here. (5) BET TILL DAWN should be good for a smaller share; using underneath.
Race 2 - (3) SUNSHINE INN made a big threatening move on the leader in the third quarter last week, but that rival was just too strong. She can take these with a similar effort. (4) REDHOT N SPORTY took a massive class edge last week and capitalized in a sharp effort but this is tougher, and I'll use her underneath. (6) NEW WRITER should wake up dropping out of the Grassroots; consider for Ex and Tri bets.
Race 3 - (7) DANCE HALL BABE had a big qualifier here for her new barn and she may go right down the road tonight. (4) AUSTIN HALL raced tough last week to grind out a win and he should be a contender right back. (2) MASTER SAVER comes to play every week and he should be a factor here.
Race 4 - (6) DEUCE HELIE was second to a very impressive debut winner last week and he gets the call here in a spot where he should win. (4) PARLAY SEELSTER wasn't that far behind the choice and he is the main danger. (1) GLOBAL SUPREMACY brings good form in from Quebec and he wouldn't be a shock in this spot.
Race 5 - (9) BIG SPORT had little chance the way the race went last week with the winner pocket-popping and driving away on the last turn. He should be tough in here. (3) BACKYARD SWAGGER had an impossible trip last time at Buffalo, and he should go much better here. (2) JULIO LAUXMONT should be coming on late for a slice.
Race 6 - (3) IN LAND BEACH goes for the hottest barn around and if she comes to play it likely won't matter that she is facing elders in this debut race. (7) WINDSUN ARIA is hinting at better form and she is worth using at a price in the Exactor here. (4) SHES A PRETTY GIRL exits a fast race and picks up driver Boyd here; using underneath.
Race 7 - (2) ITS A BIG SECRET was very impressive last week, and he could easily get the same great trip racing in (1) OAKROCK ELDORADO's pocket. I'll call the former to repeat. (8) CROCADILE CANYON faces easier here and Boyd got a test drive at Mohawk Park; price look.
Race 8 - (3) RUSTYS FLYING had too long of a trip on the rim last week and she hung a bit late. She can bounce back here. (1) ROCKET GAL should get a good trip here and she should be an Exactor factor. (6) ROCK N ROLL BABE is usually good for a share and the small field helps her.
Race 9 - (6) UNPRECEDENTED left, led, yielded, got shuffled, then flew late to get up for the win. I will call him to repeat off that strong effort. (5) MRS DRAGONFIRE is popular at the claim box recently and her good early speed puts her in the mix here. (4) COLD CREEK LACEY races better when she leaves with her nose on the gate and getting out of the second tier here should lead to an improved effort.
Race 10 - (2) CHOSEN HOMBRE got in an early pace battle last week and he paid the price late. He may be able to take this field coast-to-coast on the engine. (1) MAGNIFY BLISS was part of that early pace, leaving from the two best posts it is hard to imagine these two getting into another heated early battle. (9) LET THERE BE ROCK starts in a good spot behind these two and he may pounce late.
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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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