Woodbine Harness: Friday 4/7 Analysis
Best Bet: DAZZLING ROCKETTE (10th)
Spot Play: KAYS SHADOW (7th)
Race 1 - $40,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool
Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
PICK 5: 1,4/1,2,5,6/1,2,3,4,8/1,9/4,7 = $32
EARLY PICK 4: 1,9/4,7/1,2,4,5/5,10 = $32
LATE PICK 4: 5,10/1,5,7/1,3,4/8 = $18
MEET STATS: 204 - 745 / $1,199.70 BEST BETS: 29- 68 / $105.50
SPOT PLAYS: 21 - 67 / $89.90
Race 1
(1) MUCH ADOO raced too well to lose last time. The post relief here should get her an easier trip and a very good chance at a win here. (4) VICTORIA SEMALU drops, gets a good post, will be heavily-bet and is a Pick 5 must-use. (7) KIWI FOCUS N can contend here if she pushes the gate, but it's hard to predict what strategy she will employ. (2) HOT SPOT HANOVER - who has a very good record - is worth a look for the exotics coming off a break.
Race 2
(5) SHOCK N ROCK hasn't shown much in a few weeks, but he is worth a stab dropping into a claimer here in a small field. (2) JULERICA changes hands frequently, but he comes to play every week. (6) CHEYENNE FORD is another that contends week in and week out and he can race effectively close to the pace or off a helmet; using. (1) CUNDALINI should get a decent trip near the front and stick around for a share.
Race 3
(2) DOMITIAN HALL wasn't terrible in his first start of the year, now he drops again and faces a suspect group; slight nod. (1) GRANA POADANNO adds Lasix and rates highly vs. these. (8) RAMAS LAST SON drops and gets a better post then when he was last in this class two back. Don't be surprised to see him on the engine early here. (3) MEADOWBRANCH MEMO raced much better last time and Roy sticks. He is another that has a shot in a race that demands wide Pick 5 coverage.
Race 4
(9) MANHATTAN PLAY showed some promise last fall and her qualifiers signal readiness. She can beat these if the intent is there. (1) JUST BLITZED improved last time for Roy and he sticks here; using. (6) CLEAR IDEA had a decent sophomore debut that she can build from. She can be close here. (5) ALEXAS LUCK figures to stalk the pace and hang around for a slice.
Race 5
(7) MUSCLE MATTERS was used up early to make the lead last time over a very sloppy track and he paid the price late. His good early speed is an asset in this week field; slight nod. (4) DAMFOOLRMILLIONAIR is another that will be forwardly placed that could get brave here with no noteworthy closers to worry about. (10) AMITYVILLE LINDY is one that can pass some rivals late that is worth a look at a price. (9) JUSTASMALLTOWNGIRL figures to take a smaller share racing from mid-pack here.
Race 6
(2) VOODOO CHARM drops and moves inside here. Expect Cullen to start his move earlier. (4) ARTISTIC MADISON has perked up back in the care of trainer Waxman. She is the one to catch again. (5) NIPS BEACH GIRL couldn't quite get to a sharp class-dropper last time. She figures here again racing on or near the lead. (1) DEWAR N SODA hasn't had great trips in her last two at London. She can compete with these and she should be a square price.
Race 7
(10) KAYS SHADOW plunges in class here and she should be a big threat despite starting from the worst post. (5) MISS COCO LUCK also drops and she should be put into action earlier this time; using. (3) JORDIES HOPE qualified well to come back off a break. She can take a slice here and she may be a good price. (1) CALL IT COURAGE will follow along and take a share, as is typical with her.
Race 8
(1) REQUEST FOR PAROLE closed well at a big price last week, but the winner was too far gone. She can win this if there is a decent flow. (5) EXHILARATED was the first to pull three-wide around dead cover and she still hung in decently. She is another that can turn the tables with some racing luck, (7) WAASMULA parlayed a sweet trip and a heady drive into a win over the two above and while she is an obvious contender, she may be overbet off that victory. (3) LYONS RIVER PRIDE is speedy and consistent. She could better this prediction.
Race 9
(1) LOVETHEWAYYOULOOK wasn't far back vs. better and she finds a good spot here; top call. (3) PRETTY HOT had some late pace to offer last time in this class. She should be a threat racing close up. (4) MATTJESTIC TEMPO adds Lasix coming off a claim. She isn't outclassed here and should make an impact. (7) BLACK WIDOW BABY is in solid form and can take another share here.
Race 10
(8) DAZZLING ROCKETTE gets to drop again off a decent effort racing on the rim last week. She should prove best here. (6) CALL ME MAYBE was getting closer at the wire last time despite racing on excess cover. She can make an impact late here. (7) LIGHTS GO OUT could wake up at this level, especially if she is sent hard off the gate, which she is quite capable of. (1) YOUR MY SECRET moves inside and she should get a better trip here and take a share. (10) A PLUS drops, but the worst post likely dooms her to taking a smaller share here.
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