Charlottetown at Red Shores will be the host for the 66th running of the Gold Cup & Saucer which will roll in Race 15. Eight older pacers will compete for a share of a $100,000 purse. The 0.20 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 12, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.
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Race 12 (9:50 PM ADT)
4-House Edge Hanover (7/2)-Raced from the back after leaving from post 7. Did roll the 2nd half in .57 and should relish the post relief. Has won 9 of 14 at Chrtn, should be racing with the leaders and be in the hunt at the wire.
5-Avatar J (5/2)-Beat 3 from this field last week and that win came from post 1. Made it look easy last time, and this could be more of a challenge. But draws another choice post, should get a close-up seat and looks like a double-up possibility.
Race 13 (10:10 PM ADT)
2-Malevolent (5/2)-Went off at 1/9 and looked the part going gate to wire in snappy in 152.3 and closed it out with a 27.1 last panel. Has won 6 of 7 at Chrtn, draws inside again, and it looks like the race will go through the team Langille colt.
5-Evil Lou (7/2)-Lou needs a trip to win but is competitive and might be somewhat overlooked here. Has some gate speed and if lands near the top of the stack off the gate backers could be rewarded.
Race 14 (10:30 PM ADT)
1-Rosetown Mary (3-1)-Has 2 second place finishes in both local races and now gets a chance to start from post 1. Does its best work from the pocket or on the point, and that trip could be part of this plan.
3-Avyanna (5/2)-Fired really hot off the bench and has won all 3 starts this season all of them coming at Chrtn. Likes the oval, not missing the board in 6 races and has posted 4 wins. This is the one to beat and with a smooth trip the win streak can continue.
Race 15 (11:15 PM ADT)
1-Arbitrage Hanover (8-1)-Raced okay last week after being 12 lengths behind at the 1st call and accomplished what was needed leaving from post 7. Wasn't going to beat either of the top two finishers (3-8) with that trip but cashed a 3rd place check. That was the first time racing on the Charlottetown oval and should be ready for a top effort. Billy Davis Jr can work an efficient trip and shouldn't be hung the mile this time. If all systems are go the lightly raced 4-year-old could be there at the wire and is a use in gimmicks as well. The fractions should be hot, and if in striking range can pick up the pieces at a nice price.
3-Miki Shan N (5/2)-Miki has won 6 in a row, is a perfect 3 for 3 at Chrtn and set a lifetime mark of 150.1 last week. Doesn't need to lead every step of the way to take a picture. But from this post should be in control early on. Strange things can happen in the Saucer, but this colt could race even faster this week. This is the one to beat and will be a small price.
$2 Late Pick 4
4,5/2,5/1,3/1,3
Total Bet=$32
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