Woodbine Harness: Friday 2/24 Analysis
Best Bet: XELENE BAYAMA (8th)
Spot Play: VOODOO CHARM (9th)
Race 1 - $40,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool
Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
PICK 5: 1,3,7/3,6/1,2,8/4,7,8/1,3,4 = $32.40
EARLY PICK 4: 4,7,8/1,3,4/1,5,8/1,8 = $54
LATE PICK 4: 1,2,6,8/3/2,3,6/2,3,7,9 = $48
MEET STATS: 131 - 505 / $787.00 BEST BETS: 22 - 47 / $79.90
SPOT PLAYS: 17 - 45 / $72.50
Race 1
(1) DIXIE LULLABY was screaming for room in the lane two back then couldn't reach the winner last time. She fits well here and could pull off a rare win. (7) DAZZLE N DELIGHT faces easier here and Cullen may put her into play earlier; using. (3) WASAGA BEACH is another that lands in an easier spot that can wake up in this spot. (6) IMA HOLY TERROR moves from the worst post to the best one so she can share here after showing late interest in her most recent start.
Race 2
(3) WRANGLER MAGIC had little shot starting from outer posts in both starts at Yonkers since she was bought by Allard and partners. Expect to see some early aggression here. (6) SANDBETWEENURTOES is the Queen bee of this class, but she's missed three weeks which could make her slightly vulnerable this time. (2) WAASMULA was perfectly tripped out by Henry to win last week. She isn't impossible in this spot, but, a smaller share is more likely. (4) SAYITALL BB can close for a piece of this.
Race 3
(2) OLIVIAS WAY could get a dream pace setup here and capitalize late with so many quick leavers signed up on the extreme outside. (8) HERESTOJESSICA was reunited with teamster Roy last week and they blew the race wide-open in the third 1/4 at huge odds. She should be tough right back. (1) PHOENICIAN GAL is another that can close into what is expected to be a slowing late pace. (7) CASE DISMISSED got fried when the winner pulled in front of her and left her out there last time. That rival lines up beside her here, but she could still get a better trip and finish closer.
Race 4
(7) WINDSONGMAGNIFIQUE makes her third start off the shelf here and she escapes the tough Xelene Bayama; top call. (9) TEARFUL OF HAPPY finished ahead of the choice last time, but post may tip the scales in favor of the choice here. (4) MIA OH MY gets a better post to work from here and she is sure to show improvement. (5) ON THE MINUTE MARK raced better for Henry last time. She retains that pilot and she's not out of this.
Race 5
(4) WILLHEORWONTHE won last time the trainer handed the lines to a catch-driver. Maybe history repeats here. (3) SMOOTHER RIDE was closing well late in the mile last time. He can take these if he starts his move earlier. (1) DARK ROAST almost held on last time he raced in this class. He should be much closer at the wire vs. these. (5) MUSICAL SPELL raced decently for Henry last time. He can share here.
Race 6
(5) DONTBRUISECARRIE raced well for McNair last time and he sticks. She should be right there vs. these. (8) REGALLY READY drops and she is sure to be rolled early here. Use her on your early Pick 4 tickets. (1) BET YA takes another class drop here, but she may be over bet relative to her chances. (9) WILDCAT MAGIC figures for a share in this spot.
Race 7
(8) RAMAS LAST SON won a class higher than this in early December when he last raced at a lower level. He should be blasting here. (1) CLASS ME NICE was tripped out by Henry to win in this class two starts back. He can be dangerous from close range here. (2) OLE JACK MAGIC was large last time out at Flamboro and the classy veteran fits here; using. (6) VICS ROYAL LADY was just short in this class two back. A pocket trip is possible here. That would make her dangerous.
Race 8
(3) XELENE BAYAMA takes a jump up in class here, but she is in super form and can take this at a better price this time. (4) TEMPUS SEELSTER went a big trip last time on the rim and she should contend here again from close range. (7) IDEAL IN KISSES was a sharp winner in a claimer last time and although these are tougher, she should take at least a slice. (2) THREE DREAMS can challenge for one of the minor placings here.
Race 9
(6) VOODOO CHARM would not be denied last week despite having to circle poor cover and close several lengths on a loose leader in the stretch. The class rise will boost her price but she might be this good right now. (2) REQUEST FOR PAROLE is logical with the class drop and Hensley may try to go right down the road here. (3) EXHILARATED has scored two impressive wins since shipping north; she's not out of this. (1) WANDA BAYAMA figures to ride an inside trip to a small share here.
Race 10
(7) D GS PESQUERO may have been surprised late by a mare that flashed up on the far outside last time and just nosed her out. She can make amends vs. similar here. (9) MISCHIEVIOUSGIRLS flew late last time to score and she can contend again here in her current sharp form. (2) NAUGHTY LADY B is sure to be much closer early here ad she can win this with a bit of luck. (3) KATIES BEACH is in sharp form and is another that could take this with the right trip. (5) TRUE REFLECTION is a good one to use on the bottom rungs of vertical bets.
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