RIDEAU CARLETON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19 SELECTIONS
*LAST WEDNESDAY CARD OF 2025 MEET*

BEST BET–(2) BAYFIELD BEACH–R8

SPOT PLAY–(6) BABYLOU–R6

Pick 5 (R6-10): 9,6/3,7,1,4/2/2,3,4/4,3,2 = $14.40

Early Pick 4 (R2-5): 6,1/4,1/3,2,5/1,4,6,2 = $9.60

Middle Pick 4 (R4-7): 3,2,5/1,4,6/9,6/3,7,1,4 = $14.40

Late Pick 4 (R7-10): 3,7,1,4/2/2,3/4,3,2 = $4.80

(20-cent combinations)

Race 1:

(2) WINDSOR PATTY got away third from last Nov. 2 at Hippodrome 3R, from post 8; third-over from sixth at half; parked & gaining ground on backstretch; off-the-pace 3R winner on Sept. 12 class drop; post/class relief.

(1) WINDSUN DUKE gets rail advantage after breaking maiden Wednesday; worked to overtake 40/1 Destiny Road past opening quarter on good surface (3-second variant); opened up on front end; held off late move from 3/5 LATTEGO; Guy Gagnon stays loyal. 

(3) LATTEGO makes quick turnaround after Sunday’s maiden win for Darcy Clancy; three-wide off the gate; pocketed up behind Breland D As before quarter; first-over approaching three-quarters; held off Wicked Wanks down stretch; beaten 3/5 fave last Wednesday.

Race 2:

(6) BABYLOU was parked first-over third early Wednesday; found spot third along pylons before quarter; caught inside of first-over HARDOO PARKING & Muktuk Annie past half; four-wide for stretch drive; broke stride, likely due to track condition; field’s-co-fastest 30.4. 

(1) INCOME APPROACH: second-over from sixth to chase first-up Greattime  Bayama into second turn Sunday; second-over fourth along backstretch; three-wide on final turn; overtook Tresbelle Blue Chip; held off Greattime Bayama; quick turnaround; post relief.

(3) UWAITILLGOFIRST was first to the front Wednesday; successfully wired as winning 4/5 fave over good surface (3-second variant); held off late move up inside path by field’s-co-fastest (30.4) closer ABIDING ART; fourth straight win for William Roy. 

(5) THREESIXTYFOUR upset at 25/1 Wednesday for Melanie Plourde; trailed well-spaced field over sloppy surface; first-over from last on backstretch; matched strides with pacesetting Bettors Zone into stretch; held off Serenity Road; post relief; up in class. 

Race 3:

(4) BARBIE STATION broke leaving Wednesday on sloppy track; nearly caught field bu three-quarters before tiring/losing ground late; narrow 18/1 winner for Marie-Claude Auger Nov. 5 at slightly lower classification; closed four-wide, stinging ANNABELLA BIANCO. 

(1) ANNABELLA BIANCO was shuffled back to single-file fifth off the gate Wednesday; ground-saving trip; lost ground late over titing surface; edged out at wire Nov. 5 by BARBIE STATION after front-end trip for the returning Robert Shepherd.  

(5) GOLD DEALER settled third along the pylons behind pacesetting TIE GAME Wednesday; caught in approaching second turn as Wildfire Blue Chip led outer flow; boxed in along backstretch; loose late; outsprinted for place by Wildfire Blue Chip.

(3) TIE GAME grabbed early lead Wednesday for Guy Gagnon; cut fractions; swarmed by closers in stretch drive; front-end-loving maiden has been vulnerable late. 

Race 4:

(3) SERENITY ROAD skimmed pylons into third on sloppy track Wednesday; second-over from fourth approaching three-quarters to chase cover of 25/1 winner Threesixtyfour; three-wide mid-stretch; ran out of racetrack; card’s-co-fastest 29.3 closing quarter.

(2) BUSINESSONTHEBEACH was parked by 1/2 fave Greattime Bayama leaving Nov. 5; backed down to third before quarter; second first-over bid on backstretch; charging late for place; two moves; William Roy’s choice over MAJOR MOTION.

(5) CENTURY LEXUS overtook Haka Timatanga on first turn Nov. 2; set pace; narrowly held off first-over 1/5 fave Hardoo Parking down the stretch; Guy Gagnon’s choice over BETTOR B HOME SOON; 2-for-2 since joining Mandy Archer stable. 

(9) BETTORS ZONE cleared MAJOR MOTION past quarter Wednesday on sloppy track; overtaken by first-over Threesixtyfour in stretch after dueling around final turn; overtaken for place by three-wide SERENITY ROAD; third from Rideau second tier August 17.

Race 5:

(1) PILOT HEIR returns to rail; scratched (weather) Wednesday; got away single-file fifth in Nov. 5 Rideau Preferred Handicap; first-over from fourth at half; returned to pylons after failing to flush out some cover; left pylons in stretch, closing for fourth; seventh 2025 start. 

(4) ROSE RUN WHY NOT and Marie-Claude Auger got away third behind pacesetting R Royal Port over sloppy track Wednesday; caught in fourth along backstretch as Paradise Moni & TYRONE BOW TIE advanced; rear brace bandage came off past three-quarters. 

(6) RAISING RUSTY has won 4 of 6 seasonal starts for Melanie Plourde, including 3 times at this level; stung R Royal Port in stretch Wednesday to take latest edition on sloppy track.

(2) SOUTHWIND RUSSIAN steps up in class again after dominating front-end victory on Wednesday class hike; wired for Stephane Pouliot Nov. 28, 2024, also below this level. 

Race 6:

(6) HERCULES is Guy Gagnon’s choice over CADILLAC; got away single-file third as 3/5 fave behind pacesetting Royal Duharas Nov. 5; caught in fourth on backstretch as 10/1 ENDLESS TIME was parked first-over; three-wide mid-stretch for perfectly-timed win. 

(5) SAULSBROOK CAMI: Pascal Berube’s pick over THATS HOOLIGAN; beaten 4/5 fave; pocket ride behind Awsome Paul Nov. 2 at Hippodrome 3R; left pocket near half when flushed out by Drinklikehenry; parked along backstretch; overtaken late; two moves.

(2) WILDFIRE BLUE CHIP went from blind bridle to Swedish blinds Wednesday; second-over to follow first-up Drinklikehenry to quarter; parked first-over against Tie Game; never cleared; closed wide for place; beaten 7/5 fave; significant post relief; up in class. 

(8) THATS HOOLIGAN suffered a flat sulky tire at start Wednesday; followed Never Mind N & ENDLESS TIME third, gapping past quarter; caught in/shuffled back; took 1:57.4 mark here Oct. 10, 2024, off the pace over Southwind Russian; class relief; completes Hi-5. 

Race 7:

(3) JM STELLA got away single-file fifth in well-spaced field Wednesday; lost ground late over sloppy track (3-second variant); won with pocket rides at similar level for Sylvain Lacaille August 6 & Sept. 3; up in class.

(7) THE CANAM BANKER is Pascal Berube’s pick over CLEVELAND MASSIMO; going-away winner for him Oct. 29 at lower Rideau classification; class relief from Preferred. 

(1) SOUTHWIND MAC: first-over from third on sloppy backstretch Wednesday; 19/1 shot cleared slowing Cadillac on final turn; edged out for place by fave Amigo Mio, both far behind winner Southwind Russian; Robert Shepherd’s choice over WASTINGNOTIME.

(4) WASTINGNOTIME finished second at lower level August 27 in most recent start for Guy Gagnon; raced fourth to opening quarter Wednesday; caught in fifth behind Thats Hooligan (who had flat tire) on backstretch; loose late; field’s-fastest 31.1 closing quarter.

Race 8:

(2) BAYFIELD BEACH: Marie-Claude Auger’s choice over SIDDHARTHA; first-over from fourth at half Sunday; parked second around final turn; unable to clear Exotic Sand; latest wins from same post/higher level August 31 & June 29; quick turnaround.

(1) SIDDHARTHA came second-over from last approaching the half Wednesday; parked along backstretch behind first-up MOONLIGHTBOY; three-wide on final turn; couldn’t catch 2/5 fave DGs De Vito in stretch; second to him in 3R Preferred 2/3 Handicap on June 26, 2022 (as beaten even-money fave) in only other race for Guy Gagnon; up in class. 

(4) MOONLIGHTBOY’s last win was for Pascal Berube, Oct. 19 over pacesetting Springbridge Jim at slightly lower classification; wired here Nov. 28, 2024 at higher level.

(6) MOMENTSTHATMATTER got away fifth from outside post at Rosecroft Oct. 27; second-over fourth nearing three-quarters; changed course to inside path in stretch; outsprinted late; debut for Stephane Pouliot/Sabrina Lord Bedard; post relief.

Race 9:

(2) LOVEMYROCKINBIRD did not draw in as also-eligible Sunday; post/class relief; backpedaled to second-last off the gate Wednesday; caught behind excess cover along backstretch/final turn; four-wide for stretch drive; gaining ground late; second-fastest 30.1.

(3) WELLWORTHTHEWAIT makes quick turnaround; took back to last at 17/1 Sunday; third-over from last along backstretch; returned to pylons near three-quarters; flying late up inside path over good surface; up in class; loses winning driver Auger to top selection. 

(4) CURIOUS CORTEZ pocketed up (at 11/1 odds) behind front-end winning 2/5 fave RJs Superfreak on Wednesday; overtaken in stretch as he opened up late.

(7) MONTYSGONEMARBLE returns to front tier; went first-over against leader RJs Superfreak Wednesday; left course near quarter; interfered with PERFECT ROLO; 5p8.

Race 10:

(4) MACH PLAY moves to front tier; quick turnaround; wired for Guy Gagnon; in Oct. 19 qualifier; caught in at back of field Sunday; just missed in Rideau pari-mutuel debut.

(3) MY MIDNIGHT LOVER: 4/5 fave battled Sports Bettor on first turn Wednesday; pocketed up before launching first-over bid against Midnight Mood; overtook him before three-quarters; opened up late; two moves; Pascal Berube’s choice over MACH PLAY. 

(2) DOCDOR MICKEY advanced first-over into fifth in front of grandstand Sunday; three-wide around stalling cover past three-quarters; flying late for place behind Make It Come True; quick turnaround; Marie-Claude Auger’s choice over CAPTAIN NASHVILLE, BEACH ROLLER & MAE LOSE CONTROL. 

(7) ALWAYSYOURWAY steps up in class after show finish from same post/lower classification Sunday; nearly stung Day Trader for place; closed in field’s-fastest 29.2; off-the-pace winner Nov. 24, 2024 at similar claiming tag.  

(5) BEACH ROLLER was scratched (weather) Sunday; second as beaten 9/5 co-fave for Auger Nov. 5; unable to take down front-end winner Midnight Mood; completes Hi-5.