Woodbine Mohawk Park: Analysis for Friday 12/18

Meet Stats: 380 – 1233 / $2,155.10 (-$310.90)
Best Bets: 60 – 110 / $194.80 (-$25.20)
Spot Plays: 22 - 113 / $180.40 (-$45.80)
Best Bet: SOMEWHERE NORTH (4TH)
Spot Play: ALL WRAPPED UP (1ST)
Early Pick 5: 4,5,6/3,4/5,9/5/1,6,7 = $7.20
Late Pick 5: 5,6,9/8/1,6/5,6/1,4,6 = $7.20
Early Pick 4: 5/1,6,7/5,6,9/8 = $9
Late Pick 4: 1,6/5,6/1,4,6/6,8,9 = $36

Race 1: NW $5,000 L5 or $10,000 L10 **$100,000 GTD Pick 5**

(5) ALL WRAPPED UP makes his first start back off a sick scratch and he gets to take a class drop. He beat better four starts back and he should be tough in here. (4) SO NOT COOL didn't appear comfortable trying to drive up the inside lane in the stretch last week. He remains a viable contender here. (6) TRIX AND STONES trotted a big mile coming off a break in stride last week and he should be more aggressive tonight; consider for early Pick 5 tickets. (3) P L MATT could wake up in this spot, but he needs a clean line. I see him closing late for a share.

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Race 2: VALEDICTORY SERIES 3YO COLTS AND GELDINGS

(4) COLD CREEK CABO was the easiest winner last week and he gets the call to repeat here. (3) WINDSUN AZAR was razor-sharp in victory on the same night and he should be the main threat to the choice. (5) BEYOND BETTER was no match for the choice last week and he was easily rebuffed down the lane; using underneath. (2) MR KELLY can improve in this short field and he is likely to leave a bit quicker; consider for the bottom of the exotics.

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Race 3: NW $3,000 L5 or $7,000 L10

(5) TEDDYS LITTLEANGEL raced well at this level last time, considering her poor start leaving from the 10-hole. She gets McNair here for her second crack at this level; top call. (9) NEON LIGHTS was a winner last time he raced this low and he has to be considered on the class drop. (1) MUSICAL SPELL is always around the money at this level and he can land in the Tri or Super at a price. (4) SONOFAMILLIONAIRE made a threatening move last week and finished in the Super and he is another to consider using underneath at a price.

Race 4: F&M NW2 or $25,000 - Pick 4

(5) SOMEWHERE NORTH was ready to fire her best shot last week despite having missed a month and she figures to repeat at a short price. (7) RUBY ON RAILS rallied well but she was no match for the choice. She should be an Exacta factor again. (1) FLOSSIE N tried it first up against the choice to no avail. She could take a following trip here which gives her a better chance to hit the board. (10) SPORTIKA is capable of better. She could sneak into the Super late in the mile at a big price.

Race 5: F&M NW $13,500 L5 or $24,000 L10

(7) SYLPH HANOVER flashed big early speed vs. tougher and she understandably tired late after cutting/following those big fractions. She could be hard to get past here. (6) BORN A DRAGON is the other big class dropper and likely the main threat but the choice could get the jump on her tonight. (1) JIMBELINA comes off a nice win vs. easier and I see her coming on late for a share this time. (3) KLOOF STREET also steps up off a win and she can sit a nice trip this time and land in the Super.

Race 6: F&M CLAIMING $15,000 for NW $63,500 - Pick 5

(5) VILLAGE ARTIST got a more alert start last week and she parlayed that into a sharp victory. I'll call her to repeat but she will likely need to get past (6) WANNASHAKEYOURTREE again who has the potential to be even sharper making her second start back off a break. (9) HALLSGLENMAVIS makes sense here exiting the Harvest series but she must deal with the worst post; demand a price, (7) RIDE THE WIND can come on late to take another small share here.

Race 7: F&M 5YO and Younger NW3 or $54,000 LT

(8) MACHING BEAUTY blasted to the front, took a shuffle then flew late to get up for the win. She is likely to get a better trip up front tonight and she gets top billing. (7) SAUBLE DELIGHTFUL was right there with the choice on the wire but she has notched only one win in each of the past two seasons; using underneath. (10) MAJOR BATTLE had no excuse last week after opening up in a 29 3/5 third 1/4; smaller share predicted. (3) KAT is always around the money because her typical style leads to her getting good trips; consider for the exotics.

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Race 8: VALEDICTORY SERIES 3YO COLTS AND GELDINGS - Pick 4

(1) CAPTAIN VIDEO got a clean line and he was visually flying in the final 1/8th last week. Drawing the inside in a short field, it's go time for him. (6) BEE TWO BEE was never threatened last week and he is obviously the one to beat here. (5) SCOOTNROLL is another one that was motoring late and he should be coming on late again. (3) WHAT THE LUCK should sit another good following trip and take a small share.

Race 9: F&M NW $5,100 L5 or $18,500 L10 AE: OPT CLM $18,000

(5) SLY ELEANOR N got an impossible trip from a wide post now she draws better and faces easier and she gets my nod. (6) SEX APPEAL should be the main rival also getting post and class relief in this spot. (2) COUSIN MARY should be coming on late again to take a slice. Similarly, (7) SPORTY TORI should be in the flow and passing a few of these late; using on the bottom.

Race 10: NW2 or $37,000 LT

(4) SAULSBROOK KAISEN was a no doubt winner from the word go last time at Flamboro Downs and he is clearly a different horse since entering the Plante barn two starts back; top call. (6) GIDDY UP MAX just took a new lifetime best last week here and he is hard to leave off multi-race tickets. (1) ASSASSINS CREED comes off a big mile where he was out the route and was still right there at the wire. He is the alternative if you are looking to beat the top two. (2) LETS GET PICKLED can pass a few of these late and hit the ticket at a price.

Race 11: F&M CLAMING HANDICAP $10,000 to $15,000

(9) HIGHMOON SUNSHINE is hot and she goes for the barn with the highest strike rate (38%) with fresh claims; top call despite post. (8) VINES TO HEAVEN is facing easier here and she should be a threat and possibly a pocket rocket in the lane. (6) SMOKE N REACTOR N is worth a look for at least a spot in the Tri dropping into a claimer. (2) PATRICKS COOKIE could get a similar trip to last week and land in the Super again. (10) FERN HILL BELLA throttled easier at Flamboro. I prefer to use her underneath tonight.