Woodbine Mohawk Park: Analysis for Friday 2/24

Top Pick Stats: 96 - 281 / $462.80 (-$49.10)

Best Bets: 16 - 26 / $68.00 (+$16.00)

Spot Plays: 5 - 26 / $30.40 (-$21.60)

Best Bet: JJ TOMMY (10TH)

Spot Play: MANHATTAN JOE (2ND)

Early Pick 5: 1,2,6/4,7/3,5,8/2,7,9/5,7 = $21.60

Late Pick 5: 1,2,7/8,9/1,4,5/3,8/4 = $7.20

Early Pick 4: 2,7,9/5,7/1,2,7/8,9 = $7.20

Late Pick 4: 1,4,5/3,8/4/4,7,10 = $3.60

Race 1: F&M 5YO and Younger NW2 or $31,250 LT AE: 3YO 4YO and 5YO to be claimed for $35,000 **Gtd. $100,000 Pick 5**

(1) FROMAKINGTOAQUEEN raced well in both of her last two starts and she was probably unlucky to end up with two 2nds. I'll give her the slight nod here. (2) BABY BONITA edged the choice last week and this field doesn't look much tougher. She should be right there again. (6) JKS LIFESAVER is always closing, and the short field gives her a shot here; using. (7) PHENOM SEELSTER raced well in defeat last week and she can take a share here.

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Race 2: CLM HDCP $15,000 to $18,000 for NW $66,500 LT

(7) MANHATTAN JOE paced a wicked third 1/4 in a first-over bid that was doomed because of that 26 3/5 fraction. He gets Sorrie back now and I think he can chase these down. (4) STEWS WATCHING was the rival that the choice battled with, and he gets the leading driver now. He will likely be the main threat. (2) PROMISE ME A WIN requalified after getting hung out from post 10. He isn't impossible here, but I prefer to use him underneath. (5) SO STRANGE is in good form for Team Cullen and he can take a share here.

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Race 3: NW $2,100 L3

(5) THE FIXER was qualified by McClure who takes the lines for this start with Hudon driving the one he trains. This gelding faces easier and he gets a mild nod in a wide-open race. (3) NEVER MIND N looked like he had his rivals at his mercy last week when he popped out of the pocket approaching the 3/4 pole, but he immediately jumped off stride. He should be right there vs. these if he stays trotting. (8) LUCKY RASCAL improved in his most recent start and Macdonald wins these types of races regularly; using. (6) MAGIC WANDA can close for another share here.

Race 4: F&M that have started for a purse of $9,000 or less in 1 of L4 - Pick 4

(7) DILLY TARYN fits well vs. these and she should get put into play leaving the gate; top call. (2) COWGIRL LILLY flashed speed vs. better last time and she just missed getting a check. She is in with a decent shot vs. these. (9) SATURN V will probably show speed here and that gives her a chance at a price. (1) OUTLAW IMAHOTVIXEN should be good for a share in this spot.

Race 5: F&M NW $8,700 L5 or NW $115,000 LT AE: NW 1 L10 or OPT CLM $45,000

(7) BETTER BE DONNA N drops again, and her first-over grind can work better vs. these; top call. (5) STYLE FOR A MILE couldn’t be much sharper and she figures to be the one to catch again. (8) LITTLEBEARCAT is remarkably consistent, and she is hard to discount at this point because she brings her best every week. (1) VOLUPTUOUS can improve enough to take a share facing easier tonight.

Race 6: F&M 5YO and Younger winners of 2 but not more than 4 or $45,000 LT AE: OPT CLM $50,000 - Pick 5

(1) SHANGHAI SEELSTER was hopelessly buried with pace in both of her first two starts at this track. She gets Macdonald now and he should put her into play. I'll give her the nod. (2) EMMY LOU HAYES shoots for a fourpeat and she must be caught. (7) ACRIMONY was impressive last week leading all the way and she doesn't need the lead to win. She is another in with a shot. (3) BAD ROSSA should sit another good trip and land in the exotics.

Race 7: FILLIES and MARES PREFERRED 2

(8) NEED TO BREATHE and (9) WESTERN WISH get to escape So Much More in this Mares Preferred 2 and they should dominate from the outset. Take your pick. (4) SNOW SHARK is the other dropper, but she has been off close to a month; small share predicted. (1) LOCK BRIDGE is consistent, and she should be able to take another share here despite facing tougher.

Race 8: F&M 5YO and Younger NW2 or $31,250 LT AE: 3YO 4YO and 5YO to be claimed for $35,000 - Pick 4

(1) SWEETEST BELLE likely needed that start last week and I can see her turning the tables on (4) TESLA POWER here. The latter is clearly the one to beat shooting for a threepeat. (5) MUSIC BOX NOISE was first up in the Blizzard series, and she should be in the mix here. (7) CANVAS OF STARS can pass a few of these late and land in the bottom of the Tri or Super.

Race 9: NW $4,000 L5 AE: OPT CLM $20,000

(8) WISHYOUDTELLME drops and he stands a decent chance to pop vs. these. (3) LOOK AT DAT KAT caught a break when the pocket sitter popped out then ran as he was getting ready to sail past the leader. But this gelding easily drew clear of the rest, and he is worth a look despite facing tougher. (7) TYMAL TAROT hooked wheels in the lane which likely cost him 2nd last week. He is in with a chance here. (2) VICTOR INVICTUS will likely close late for a share again.

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Race 10: CLM HDCP $15,000 to $18,000 for NW $38,000 LT AE: NW $4,850 in 2023

(4) JJ TOMMY is strictly the one to beat here after jogging in this class last week. (2) ZIPPIDY ZOOM improved with Macdonald in the bike, but he couldn't get close to the choice. He will need to find more. (8) SMART THINKING can close late for another share facing a similar field to last week. (6) CORONAONTHEBEACH had good form in London prior to the no contest race and he is worth a look for the exotics here racing off the claim.

Race 11: F&M NW $4,000 L5 AE: Starters for a purse of $8,500 or less L4 or OPT CLM $8,500

(4) SILENT CROSSING is in a good spot here and she will likely get more aggressive looking for the drop and pop; top call. (7) TRAFALGAR got used hard early last week which should have her tight for this second start back. She should be a speed threat tonight. (10) DARKRSHADEOFPALE N races best for McClure who returns here. She is worth a look at what should be a good price starting from the widest post. (8) RANDOMIROGEO brings solid form in from the 'B' tracks, and she can land in the High-5 here. (2) BORN A DRAGON figures to get position early and stick around for a share.