Woodbine Harness: Saturday 12/6 analysis
Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
Best Bet: CHARMED LIFE (10th)
Spot Play: VANCE BAYAMA (5th)
Race 1
(7) SING FOR ME GEORGE has been knocking on the door as of late, has a solid overall record this season and is due for a winning effort. (6) IN COMMANDO gets class relief and should be more of a threat in here. (2) ADKINS HANOVER draws inside, comes from the Moreau barn and has hit the board in each of his last three.
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Race 2
(6) HER NAME IS LOLA has finished second in each of her last two starts and generally offers a high price. She's worth a look if the price holds up. (1) FORK draws the rail and has hit the board in two of his last three. (3) BURNIN MONEY was a winner impressively in his latest, draws well and moves up in class.
Race 3
(7) CALGARY SEELSTER has been terrific as of late and can't be overlooked at this lower level. (3) KG DRAGONATOR draws inside and has posted back-to-back wins since entering the Macdonnell barn. (1) CHAMPAGNE PHIL draws inside and has hit the board in four of his last five starts. He's a player from the rail in here.
Race 4
(4) PAID IN CASH has won two straight, draws well and is capable of the class jump. (2) J HIGH has won two of her last three at this level and draws inside. (7) CHAMPAGNE SHOWER was a winner last week at this level and comes from the Moreau barn.
Race 5
(8) VANCE BAYAMA is a big player at this level with a better post and his quick gate-speed. (1) THE OPTOMIST draws the rail, comes from the Goodwin barn and comes out of the Autumn Series. (4) AMERICAN ISLAND has hit the board in three of his last four starts, has terrific gate-speed and is a good option for the triactor.
Race 6
(5) REGAL SON has won three of his last four, draws in the middle of the gate and comes from the Lindsey barn. (7) NIRVANA SEELSTER can't be counted out with his overall record this season, versatility and solid closing speed. (8) BOOMBOOM BALLYKEEL tends to be inconsistent, but has hit the board in two of his last three starts and has been closing off his miles very well. He has some upside coming from the Moreau barn.
Race 7
(3) REGAL BABE is a new recruit into the Lindsey barn and is a good option if the price holds up. (4) SURPRISE HANOVER draws well and was a game second last week in this class. (2) VIP BAYAMA drops out of the Autumn Series following a fourth place finish. He's versatile and shows 1:52 speed.
Race 8
(4) J CS JAKE is fresh off a win at this level and Cirasuola's barn has been terrific on this circuit as of late. (9) BODY BALANCE has been a main threat at this level for many weeks and is an obvious choice for the exactor. (3) DONTCHEATONMENOW draws inside and has posted back-to-back wins, including the Autumn Final last week.
Race 9
(5) DONAU drops in class, comes from the Auciello barn and continues to pace in the 1:50-1:51 range. (1) MONTE CRISTO drops in class as well and has hit the board in three of his last four. (7) SUNNY BEACH DAY has been a different horse since arriving in the Moreau barn two starts back. He can't be overlooked for the triactor.
Race 10
(4) CHARMED LIFE has a patented late kick and a short field will only increase her chances. (7) DAYLON MAGICIAN is a logical contender in this dash with his recent efforts and back class. (2) RIVETING ROSIE is fresh off a fifth place finish in the Breeders Crown and returns home into this class.
Race 11
(1) ROCK ME AMASTREOS draws the rail, has a good closing kick and back class to offer for this bottom group. (6) WHY DONT YOU STAY doesn't have the best record this season, but I admire the way he paced home last week closing from tenth to third. (7) F TWENTY TWO has been a main threat at his level for many weeks. He may offer a price this week and is a good option from a high percentage barn.
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