Woodbine Harness: Friday 3/10 Analysis
Best Bet: ITS HUW YOU KNOW (6th)
Spot Play: ESCUELA (1st)
Race 1 - $40,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool
Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
PICK 5: 2,3,6/1/4,5,7,9/4,5,7,8/3,5,8 = $28.80
EARLY PICK 4: 4,5,7,8/3,5,8/6/3,6,7 = $36
LATE PICK 4: 3,6,7/4,6,7/3,4,5,6/2 = $36
MEET STATS: 154 - 595 / $951.50 BEST BETS: 24 - 55 / $86.40
SPOT PLAYS: 19 - 53 / $81.20
Race 1
(2) ESCUELA was facing better when last seen here and he should get a good set-up for his late kick; top call. (3) TOTALLY RIPPED was a winner when he last raced in this class three back; using. (6) JUSTASMALLTOWNGIRL improved with McNair last time and he sticks here. She may be a good price option for the Pick 5. (9) WAIKIKI HANOVER is sure to head for the front at the start and that's where Henry is most dangerous; consider.
Race 2
(1) SANDBETWEENURTOES was nailed late by a rival that sat a perfect trip throughout. She can rebound here if (3) WRANGLER MAGIC is forced to do a bit of work. The latter was smartly-driven and saved until the stretch last week by Roy, who continues to shine here. She is hard to leave out. (5) EXHILARATED shoots for five straight here. She has been impressive since shipping north and she isn't out of this. (4) BERNADETTE figures to rally late for a slice.
Race 3
(4) MUSCLES ALL OVER isn't exactly a win machine, but, he has raced well for Hensley twice straight and this isn't the toughest spot; slight nod. (9) MUSICAL SPELL tripped out to beat the choice two back and dropping back to the class you have to think he is blasting this time. (7) STAR PHOTO can go better here in his 2nd start off the claim as he may get sent on a speed mission this time. (5) OUR MOJO should go better with Lasix added here. He is another to consider for Pick 5 tickets.
Race 4
(4) MATTJESTIC TEMPO was motoring in the final 1/16th last week which may signal a return to her best form is imminent. (8) I DEAL IN KISSES was an unlucky loser last week after doing all the work. She is a top contender here again. (7) JIMBELINA's form and record cannot be faulted, but she did get sweet trips in her last two. I'll try to beat her here. (5) TEMPUS SEELSTER is dangerous if kept within striking range turning for home.
Race 5
(8) REGALLY READY blasted to the front but came under immediate and sustained assault and got shuffled last week. She is sharp and could take this at a price with a better trip. (5) DAZZLE N DELIGHT has hit her best stride and she will be one to fend off down the lane. (3) BLACK WIDOW BABY has turned up her late speed in the last two and she could upset here if she starts up a bit quicker. (2) ARTISTIC MADISON has clearly gone off form but she will get bet here on the class drop. She's a bet-against for me.
Race 6
(6) ITS HUW YOU KNOW looked like a winner until late racing a class higher on Monday here. He should be tough to beat here. (3) GRANA PADANNO makes his third start back and drops in class. He is the one the choice may have to fend off late. (8) WILLYORWONTHE is a different horse with a catch-driver in the bike. Don't discount him here. (9) JUSTICE JET can pick up some pieces late in the mile here.
Race 7
(7) CAYO LOCO has improving form and she could get a hot pace to chase down here. (3) XELENE BAYAMA has to be considered dropping from non-winners of five to non-winners of three here. (6) ROBOCALL HANOVER looks good on paper and she goes for hot connections, but I wouldn't take a short price looking at the stale date of her last start. (4) EVANGELIN SEELSTER was all business in her comeback race, but these are tougher.
Race 8
(4) VOODOO CHARM should be positioned better moving inside a few posts here and she can mow these down late. (7) MISCHIEVIOUSGIRLS has never been better and is another that will be coming late. (6) SHEZAREALDEAL could benefit from a change of tactics here, which is very possible. (5) AINSLEYNOELLE races much better near the front and she should get sent early here on the class drop.
Race 9
(3) VICTORIA SEMALU made two moves last week, but she couldn't catch a sharp winner who was taking her 4th straight and races in the top class tonight. She is one of several in with a good chance here. (6) OUR HOT MAJORETTE gets a good spot here to make her return; using. (4) RUBIS PRESCOTT won last time she was in a similar class and she could take this with a trip. (5) P L HURRICANE also drops and she will be looking for a spot near the front early.
Race 10
(2) AINTSHEASWEETIE need only be positioned a bit closer to the front than she has been in her past two to beat these. (10) KIWI FOCUS N drops and should get sent early here which would make her dangerous. (1) WASAGA BEACH produced an impressive late kick last week to get up in time at a big price. She should grab at least a share here. (7) PRETTY HOT came again late after getting shuffled Last time. She's not out of this. (3) J HIGH is racing as well as she ever has. She could beat this prediction.
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