Tyler Borth has been on a tear at The Raceway at the Western Fair District as he controls the headlines from the London oval. On Tuesday, Nov. 28, he returned to the spotlight once again with five wins on the evening card.
The betting public was all over Forbidden Trade in Monday’s $45,500 Open Handicap Trot at Woodbine Mohawk Park, and the classy campaigner never had an anxious moment in manufacturing the 25th victory of his career.
Ahundreddollarbill was bet off the board in Monday’s $35,000 Preferred Trot at Woodbine Mohawk Park, but it was HP Royal Theo who rained on the favourite’s parade when he rallied for the eye-catching victory as the longest shot in the field.
Nathan Bain edged his rival Nicholas Ace Barnsdale by another slim margin of five points in Saturday s (June 26) Hiawatha Horse Park Handicapping Challenge. That boosted Bain’s lead to 10 points, with plenty of action still left in the contest.
Bain struck for four winners on the 11-race card, including an ice-cold Pick 3 in Races 4 through 6, while Barnsdale correctly forecasted three winners. Bain racked 53 points on the day to Barnsdale’s 48. Bain’s overall contest lead stands at 129 to Barnsdale’s 119.
With 12 cards of racing remaining in the Sarnia, Ontario track s 2021 meet, the contest outcome is far from decided between the two closely-matched handicappers. Both are USHWA Youth members, respectively known for their racecalls (Bain) and journalism (Barnsdale), in addition to picking winners.