Woodbine Harness: Thursday 2/9 Analysis
Best Bet: PERFECT VISTA (9th)
Spot Play: HEATHER LOVES NY (3rd)
Race 1 - $40,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool
Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
PICK 5: 3/1,2,4,6,7,10/1,2,3,5/2,6,8/2,8,10 = $43.20
EARLY PICK 4: 2,6,8/2,8,10/2,3,4/4,9 = $54
LATE PICK 4: 4,9/1,9/5/1,2,7 = $12
MEET STATS: 108 - 425 / $630.90 BEST BETS: 18 - 39 / $65.10
SPOT PLAYS: 15 - 38 / 59.40
Race 1
(3) TEARFUL OF HAPPY was raging with pace but had nowhere to go in the lane last week. She faces easier here and should be tough to beat. (2) FRANSCHOEK also drops out of the Blizzard series and rates highly vs. these. (1) I WISH YOU WELL was out-sprinted down the lane last time but she should make the ticket here again racing on or near the lead. (6) WINDSONGMAGNIFIQUE had a decent year in 2016 and she's worth a look for the exotics here.
Race 2
(4) FORTE - a $45K yearling purchase - may have things straightened out under Henriksen's care now; slight nod in a wide-open dash. (2) ROAD LIGHT simply started his move too late last week. Perhaps Cullen - who has been running hot - can get her involved earlier here. (7) IGOCRAZY WITHOUT U figures based on recent form, but the 0-27 record doesn't excite. (1) PINGALING could get a similarly good trip as last week's and take a slice here.
Race 3
(2) HEATHER LOVES NY paced her third 1/4 in 27 flat in her February 2nd qualifier. She should be ready to roll here. (5) EAST BOUND EDDIE is highly thought of by his connections who are aiming for a win here. (1) UNDRAFTED motored home in his qualifier and he is worth a look as a debuting 4-year-old. (3) KINGSTON SEELSTER changes trainers here and is worth using in exotic wagers.
Race 4
(8) UF BETTORS HANOVER drops and he could get a faltering late pace to capitalize on here; top call. (2) MACH IT BIG comes off a sharp win out of town which puts him in the mix here. (6) LUKE AND DUKE gets the top driver back here in a field where he should be heard from. (3) ROCK N ROLL LEGACY can be dangerous racing from close range here and he is another to consider for multi-race bets.
Race 5
(2) CLOUSEAU HANOVER gets away from the appropriately-named Awesomeness here and he should be a major player in this field. (8) FANCOURT had a very good return race when he went down to defeat for the first time; using. (10) BLUE FOX was a predictable winner in a good effort last week but the 10-hole can pose problems for this one if Henry doesn't blast off the gate. (9) REBEL VOYAGER never misses a check and he should share here, too.
Race 6
(2) MANWITHAMISSION looks well-prepped to start his 4-year-old campaign here and he can pick up where he left off when last seen as a winner last September. (4) LITTLE STUIE is more competitive in this non-winners of two class; using. (3) GUSCREST isn't the most reliable type, but, he could be dangerous here if he is forwardly=placed early. (5) LEROYS DREAM should be closing late for another small share here.
Race 7
(4) SR BEACH BABE goes for Allard here off a win when claimed; top call. (10) MATTJESTIC TEMPO didn't get room until it was too late last week. She could turn the tables with the right trip here. (5) DIAMOND TESTED can be closer if not raced first-up again this time. Check out her race two back. (6) SWEETSHADYSHARK never misses the ticket. You have to use her if you are betting Tris and Supers.
Race 8
(9) TYMAL WIZARD showed nothing from the 8-hole at Flamboro when making his first start off the claim. I expect a much bigger try here. (1) GIRL DRAMA is simply too good right now to leave out of the late Pick 4. (6) TIME WARP has been racing well for Cullen out of town. She can share here. (5) CHIEVOUS COLE can be closer if he gets a better trip here and avoids the first up grind.
Race 9
(5) PERFECT VISTA takes a massive class plunge here and he should have no trouble with these if he is raced aggressively early, which he should be. (1) PRINT MEDIA should get a good trip near the front here and take a big share. (3) PRINCE CLYDE raced okay a class higher Monday night. He's a factor if he goes here. (2) FIRST ART DOWN brings good from west from the Maritimes; consider for exotic plays.
Race 10
(1) HIGHPOINT CHIP was used hard early last time and was only passed late by a sharp horse on a winning streak. He can beat these with a bit easier trip. (2) SUGARSAM is another that was raced aggressively last week that has a bug shot here. (7) HOUSE OF TERROR was just short last week when raced first up but he may find the top two hard to beat here. (9) ZINGERS LAUGH can pass many of these late for a share. (5) SIERRA MADRE will likely revert to closing tactics here and come late for a slice.
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