Woodbine Mohawk Park: Analysis for Friday 3/5

Meet Stats: 23/77 - $127.20 (-$26.80)
Best Bets: 4/8 - $11.60 (-$4.40)
Spot Plays: 3/8 - $23.70 (+$7.70)
Best Bet: HOT WHEELZ (3RD)
Spot Play: PICKLES ON TOP (1ST)
Early Pick 5: 1,6,9/1,4/6,7/3,6/1,6 = $9.60
Late Pick 5: 2,5,7/2,3,6/1,7,8/6,8/5,7,8 = $32.40
Early Pick 4: 3,6/1,6/2,5,7/2,3,6 = $36
Late Pick 4: 2,3,6/1,7,8/6,8/5,7,8 = $54

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

(6) PICKLES ON TOP came back from the break breathing fire and this might not be that much tougher of a spot considering she was in against both genders when she aired in London; top call. (1) RETURN TO STYLE raced tough Tuesday night in London but she was picked off late by a rival that rode the pylons the entire mile. She should be a factor tonight. (9) BEHAVENMYSELF raced decently at this level here last week and she is a price option to consider for this early Pick 5. (8) PRETTY HOT is capable at this level if she brings anything close to her best and while her recent qualifier isn't great, she could sneak into the Super at a price.

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Race 2: NW2 or $34,000 LT

(1) MAKE IT COME TRUE is developing a potent late kick and he faces a field that he should be able to mow down late here; top call, (4) NO PLAN INTENDED was perfectly driven to notch a win last week and his sharp tactical speed makes him a threat to come right back and repeat. (2) LOBEL BRUISER should be sharp after setting the pace on a night when the front end wasn't holding up that well; another possibility in a contentious race. (6) NOTAWORD N isn't likely to be first up tonight and that gives him a chance to share.

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Race 3: NW $3,400 L5 or $7,000 L10

(6) HOT WHEELZ takes a big drop to meet a group he should crush on his best day; top call. (7) TRIX AND STONES got a needed clean line now he drops. He is the logical alternative to the choice. (4) NEON LIGHTS raced okay first up last week and he can be in this Exacta if he times his move differently tonight. (8) LMC MASS OAK blew up before the start as an even money chalk when claimed last week. His price will be much higher tonight if you still like him. I'll use him on the bottom.

Race 4: F&M NW $12,000 L5 or $27,500 L10 or NW $75,000 LT AE: OPT CLM $25K - Pick 4

(6) BESTSELLER HANOVER drops to a logical spot and I expect her to try to control the pace this week. If she is on top at the 1/2, she should be hard to overhaul. (3) SLY ELEANOR N was visually impressive last week, roaring down the middle of the track in the lane to get up for the win. She's razor-sharp and on my multi-race tickets despite facing tougher. (7) JIMBELINA is another class dropper to consider but I prefer to use her underneath in this spot. (5) BORN A DRAGON will attract some interest because of her 26 2/5 kicker on 2/26 but she is more likely to take a small share than a win.

Race 5: CLAIMING HANDICAP $15,000 to $20,000

(1) KEEP COMING has been sharp in both starts since returning and this is a spot where he should race well again. He gets the nod. (6) PRINT MEDIA just missed to the choice when claimed and he should be one of the main contenders again racing from close range; using. (10) A BOY NAMED SUUZZ was decent in his comeback and he should be closing to take another slice here. (7) STATE OF PLAY was going well before the break but he will likely need one facing sharp foes tonight; small share predicted.

Race 6: 5YO and Younger NW2 (F&M3) or $20,000 (F&M $25,000) LT - Pick 5

(2) ASTRE DUHARAS handled easier with authority and driver Young had some choices in this race. I'll go price shopping with him in a race with several viable options. (5) TYMAL TAROT’s start two races back makes him interesting here and he picks up Filion after getting a race in from post 10; price look. (7) MODERN MASS is capable but he may get overbet in this spot; your call. (1) WINDSONG PATRIOT lacked room when it counted in the lane last week. He should be good for another slice.

Race 7: F&M CLAIMING $15,000 for NW $50,000 LT - Pick 4

(3) WANNASHAKEYOURTREE was trying to move first up into a 27 4/5 final 1/4 last week which was mission impossible. She was taken by trainer Auciello then and I'll stick with her as she makes her first start off the claim. (6) FERN HILL BELLA was beaten by a sharp rival as she couldn't convert at 2 to 5 odds but she is another racing off the fresh claim and she is a contender here; using. (2) VILLAGE ARTIST has a big late kick and she might roll by them all if the front end stops late; consider for late Pick 4 tickets. (7) KICKIN COWGIRL reversed form last week thanks in part to an aggressive Hudon steer. Her price will drop now, but she will likely try the same strategy tonight.

Race 8: NW $5,100 L5 or $10,500 LT

(1) SOMBRE made a big middle move last week that didn't pan out when he couldn't clear to the front now he gets Roy which could lead to an upset win. I'll stab here in a race that has a few question marks. (7) DUNBAR HALL drops again and he's the one to beat but he might get hammered at the windows in this spot. (8) ARRAKIS classes up well here and he had a good qualifier; another late Pick 4 option. (9) FIT BITT converted a nice trip to beat easier now he will be ignored at the windows. He could sneak into the Super at a price.

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Race 9: F&M NW3 or $60,000 LT

(6) TEATIMEPREACHER GB was game in defeat in her local debut and she gets the nod here facing similar with last week's sharp winner not in here. (8) TEAM KIWI N was a game first-over in that same race and she figures to be a big threat tonight. (5) KOUNNIS parlayed a good trip into a 2nd-place finish ahead of the two choices. Look for her late again. (7) FILTER HANOVER makes her first start back and she is usually around the money; using on the bottom.

Race 10: F&M NW $8,000 L5 or $16,000 L8 AE: OPT CLAIMING $20,000

(7) MIA CULPA fires home quickly every week it's just a matter of being in the right class. She has a better shot here dropping one level and she gets top call. (5) TUAPEKA JESSIE was good last week, leaving, yielding, taking a shuffle then re-rallying. She should be right there vs. these. (8) POSTMODERNISM vaulted past them all at a big price last week and if she can produce the same late speed she will contend again tonight. (6) SUNDAY AFTERNOON was perhaps an unlucky loser last week and she should be the early pacesetter again. She is another in with a chance in a good betting race. (3) VINES TO HEAVEN is another who is in good form that can't be discounted.