Woodbine Harness: Friday 3/3 Analysis
Best Bet: SANDBETWEENURTOES (8th)
Spot Play: EVENGELIN SEELSTER (5th)
Race 1 - $40,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool
Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
PICK 5: 1,2,4/2,5,6/5,6,8/7,8,9/4 = $16.20
EARLY PICK 4: 7,8,9/4/1,3,8,9/2,5,8,9 = $48
LATE PICK 4: 2,5,8,9/5/1,3,7/3,5,6,8 = $48
MEET STATS: 142 - 545 / $862.00 BEST BETS: 24 - 51 / $86.40
SPOT PLAYS: 18 - 49 / $75.90
Race 1
(1) CALL ME RICHARD looks as good as any on the class drop here in an opener with few apparent contenders. (4) JUSTICE JET raced well from this post two back and he retains red-hot Roy; using. (2) POWER MOVE raced a bit better last time and the show of early speed was a good sign more improvement could be coming. (10) FERRISWHEEL JUNKIE can close late for a slice.
Race 2
(5) DONNA PARTY gets Henry back here and he drives here best; top call in a suspect field. (6) CASE DISMISSED motored up late to win last week and she is one of few in here with any kind of form; using. (2) DARKTWISTEDFANTASY should get a good trip on or near the front here. Toss her in Pick 5 bets. (7) WATT A FUNNY FACE should set the early pace but it's hard to say how long she lasts.
Race 3
(6) EXHILIRATED went a huge trip to win last time and these are no tougher; a fourpeat looms. (5) VICTORIA SEMALU raced better last time for Roy and she does her best work racing close to the front. Expect a change of tactics here. (8) REQUEST FOR PAROILE fits well here and she is sure to be heard from at some point in the mile. (1) MISCHIEVIOUSGIRLS has never been better, but this is a big class jump and she is likely to finish on the fringes this time.
Race 4
(9) VOODOO CHARM drops back to a level where her potent late kick should be more effective; slight nod. (7) GREYSTONE LADYLIKE also rates highly in this class and is a must-use in multi-race bets. (8) KIWI FOCUS N had a tough trip last time. She's capable of better with an easier trip. (3) SHEZAREALDEAL couldn't close the deal last time when she plunged to this class now she faces some class-droppers; smaller share predicted.
Race 5
(4) EVANGELIN SEELSTER brings a sharp qualifier with her for her four-year-old debut. She was an easy winner in her debut last year so she can fire fresh; top call. (2) ON THE MINUTE MARK was flying late last time; using. (1) DANCING SHADOWS K just missed in a blanket finish last week. She is capable with the right trip. (9) LIFE GROOVE will be closing in late for a piece.
Race 6
(3) DEWEYKEEPUMNWHY was an unlucky loser last week, nailed by a class-dropper right on the line. He looks tough vs. these. (9) MAXIMUSCLE is worth a look debuting for a hot barn here. (1) DARK ROAST tired after making a big move on the backstretch last time. He is a threat here. (8) WILLYORWONTHE never gets bet, but he is capable with a catch-driver handling the reins.
Race 7
(2) I DEAL IN KISSES had a tough trip last week and a third 1/4 duel did her in late. She can take this with an easier trip. (5) NIPS BEACH GIRL has turned things around quickly for trainer Budd; using. (9) JIMBELINA totally tripped out to win last week. It's hard to see her getting that same trip here starting from the 9-hole, so beware taking a short price. (8) MARVALOUS JET came flying late last week. She can close here too and make the ticket.
Race 8
(5) SANDBETWEENURTOES predictably was given as easy trip last time after having missed three weeks action. Expect more early aggression here. (6) WAASMULA took advantage of the choice's passive approach last time and she stole an easy 1/2 on the way to victory. She is a contender, but is unlikely to get an easy trip again. (3) BERNADETTE has never been better and she should share here. (7) SAYITALL BB always shares as she should here.
Race 9
(3) BET YA couldn't sustain a first up bid last time but the one that beat her came back to win again in London's top class on Tuesday. I'll give him the nod. (1) PRETTY HOT finally gets an inside post which makes her an threat here. (7) DAZZLE N DELIGHT raced decently in this class last time. She can share here. (2) TOPVILLE CHEETAH can parlay an inside following trip into a small share.
Race 10
(8) TRUE REFLECTION was beaten by a sharp repeat winner last time. Driver Roy sticks; top call. (6) AINTSHEASWEETIE was closing sharply when just behind the choice last time and she makes her 2nd start back here; using. (5) CAYO LOCO fits well here and could beat these with a decent trip. (3) ARTISTIC MADISON seems to have gone sour, but she could wake up in this spot. (4) D GS PESQUERO gets Drury back here which could produce a positive result.
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