Woodbine Mohawk Park: Analysis for Friday 2/26

Meet Stats: 12/37 - $50.30 (-$23.70)
Best Bets: 4/4 - $11.60 (+ $3.60)
Spot Plays: 1/4 - $8.40 (-$3.60)
Best Bet: WANNASHAKEYOURTREE (6TH)
Spot Play: TWIN B SHOWTIME (2ND)
Early Pick 5: 1,2,7/2,6/2,4/4,7/4,7,10 = $14.40
Late Pick 5: 3/2,3,5/6/1,3,5/1,3,6,7,9 = $9
Early Pick 4: 4,7/4,7,10/3/2,3,5 = $18
Late Pick 4: 2,3,5/6/1,3,5/1,3,6,7,9 = $45

Race 1: F&M CLAIMING $8,000 to $10,000 **$100,000 GTD Pick 5**

(7) FERN HILL BELLA was a strong winner in her comeback race at London and she seems to fit well in this field tonight. Expecting an aggressive steer from Roy, she gets my nod. You know (1) DRY CREEK IMAGE is sharp having already raced twice since racing resumed. I'll toss her in this Pick 5. (2) BRAONACH qualified well enough to put her in contention vs. this group and trainer Shepherd has been sending them ready. She's another Pick 5 possibility. (4) JESSICAS LEGACY crushed weaker in London the other day. I see her finishing on the edges here.

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Race 2: 4YO and Younger NW1 or $7,000

(2) TWIN B SHOWTIME raced well over off tracks in both starts in new Jersey. He picks up McClure while switching to the Steacy barn and this isn't the toughest maiden race; top call. (6) CRAZY GOODBYE produced a good late charge last week although the unstressed leader was long gone. I can see him being more aggressive early this time and he is in with a decent shot. (5) FORTUNE TELLERS K’s race two starts back stamps his as a contender vs. these but he has already had 11 chances and I wouldn't take a short price. (7) JACKSON STORM made a middle move to the front but he couldn't keep up late after being overtaken by the eventual winner. He should be good for a slice in here.

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Race 3: F&M NW $13,800 L5 or $24,000 L10 or NW7 LT AE: NW1 in 2020-21

(2) MAJESTIC VIRGIN impressed last week overcoming a slow early pace to win going away and I'll give her the call to repeat. (4) MAJOR LEAGUE N is sure to last longer on the lead tonight and she is hard to leave off early Pick 5 tickets considering the class drop she is taking. (7) SWIFT ALLY produced a sharp early rally in her first start back. I see her passing a few of these late and landing in the Tri. (1) MIA CULPA double class jumps here off a nice win. She is another I see finishing on the edges vs. these,

Race 4: F&M 5YO and Younger NW2 or $28,500 LT - Pick 4

(4) CLASSYLANEPRECIOUS raced well in her comeback race but the winner was just too sharp. This looks like an easier spot and she gets my nod. (7) FLOSSIE N didn't show much from the worst post on 1/27 at Yonkers but she was coming off a vet scratch then. I can see her improving sharply in this spot; using. (2) LARJON LEAH makes sense as an exotics player moving back into NW2 company; using underneath. (5) PATRICIA MAE is the ultimate "use on the bottom" type with twelve slices and at least five fourth-place finishes in her past 30 starts.

Race 5: NW $5,000 L5 or $10,000 L9

(4) BUZZ was good here last week but the rival that passed him was raging with trot in the final 1/4. He is the one to catch again. Stablemate (10) ON THE ROPES drops off a good effort and he is the one to fend off late; using. (7) SHES GOT PIZAZZ is another who can be right there on the class drop and she could get a golden trip following the choice. She is another multi-race possibility. (2) SO NOT COOL was in sharp form before racing stops. He should get a good following trip here and crack the exotics.

Race 6: F&M CLAIMING $15,000 for NW $60,000 LT - Pick 5

(3) WANNASHAKEYOURTREE raced too good to lose last week, grinding first-over a long way, staying game, and missing by a whisker. She is my clear top choice here. (1) LA BELLE REBELLA should find claiming company much easier and she can be an Exacta factor in this spot. (5) HALLSGLENSMAVIS wasn't far behind the choice last week. She is worth a look for the Tri racing off the fresh claim. (7) KICKIN COWGIRL was never in contention last week. In this short field I can see her passing a few of these to take a share.

Race 7: F&M NW $8,000 L5 or $16,000 L10 or NW $80,000 LT AE: OPT CLM $20,000 - Pick 4

(2) LADY ROCKNROLLA A exits a fast race in New Jersey and this doesn't appear to be the toughest spot; slight nod. (3) TUAPEKA JESSIE N faces easier as she returns to action and a big speed try from her would not be a surprise; using. (5) VINES TO HEAVEN didn’t get room until very late in the stretch last week and by then she didn't have enough racetrack left to take a shot at the leader. She is an obvious contender but she is likely to be overbet after that stretch drive gets shown on the pre-game show; your call but I'd demand a price. (10) SLY ELEANOR N is capable at this level but I'm not sure she'll get the trip she needs after starting from the second tier. I'll use her on the bottom.

Race 8: NW3 (F&M5) or $47,000 (F&M $56,250) LT

(6) SHESWILDNFREE easily handled easier last week now she moves back up to NW3 in sharp form. She will take beating as the chalk again. (5) PRICELESS RULER recovered well from an early break and that was a much-improved performance. He could provide some Exacta value here if he behaves. (4) ARCHIES STAR is another that merits a price look moving to a much better post and retaining teamster Roy. (2) PRINCESSPARTYPANTS should be good for another small share vs. these.

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Race 9: F&M NW $5.400 L5 or $10,000 L9

(3) LYONS GIRLHANOVER raced well last week and briefly looked like the winner surging up the inside late but there was a rival in full flight down the middle of the track that couldn’t be stopped. She should be tough in this class. (5) GOODNIGHT IRENE drops into a good spot and she should be a threat racing from close range tonight. (1) SO LONG DARLING drops again but she stopped after cutting slow fractions last week so she is hard for me to love on top in this spot. (2) FREE FLYIN TICKET should be good for another small share after taking a similar following trip.

Race 10: F&M NW3 or $60,000 LT

(6) BIG MYRTLE was relentless last week and she had no problem sailing by a rival that enjoyed a rail ride and an open inside path in the lane; call to repeat. (3) SOMEWHERE NORTH was never being caught after cutting a 58 opening 1/2 vs. NW2 foes last week. She faces tougher but she has paced sub-1:54 miles so she isn't out of place here; using. (7) TEATIMEPREACHER GB qualified sharply for this North American debut and Johnson likely has her ready to fire. She is another possibility. (9) TEAM KIWI N brings sharp form north and she can't be dismissed despite drawing widest. (1) KOUNNIS should pass a few of these again and she can round out the Super or High-5.