Woodbine Mohawk Park: Analysis for Friday 4/8

Meet Stats: 153 - 495 / $897.90 (-$92.10)

Best Bets: 27 - 46 / $82.70 (-$9.30)

Spot Plays: 17 - 46 / $108.90 (+$16.90)

Best Bet: TWIN B TIPSTER (10TH)

Spot Play: EASYRUNNER HANOVER (7TH)

Early Pick 5: 2,4/4,6/4,5,8/2,4,6/6,7,10 = $21.60

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

Early Pick 4: 2,4,6/6,7,10/1,4/2,4 = $36

Late Pick 4: 2,4/1,4,5/2,4,7/2 = $18

Race 1: CLM HDCP $22,000 to $30,000 **Guaranteed $100,000 Pick 5**

(4) MACHIN A TRICK is on a big roll and going for Barrington off the claim tonight gives him every chance to notch the fourpeat; top call. (2) FARMERS TAN is in easier here dropping into a claimer and Roy should get him involved early. He is the other one that I'll use in the Pick 5. (6) LAST MACH did most of the work last week and he got shaded late. He should be part of the Tri here. (8) HERESTHATMANAGAIN is sharp but this is tougher; using underneath.

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Race 2: NW $30,000 in 2021/22

(4) TUCKERS OUT moved up considerably with the driver switch to Macdonald to win last week and this spot doesn't look much tougher; call to repeat. (6) HARRY was better last week and he takes a big drop tonight. He should be the main danger. (5) MEADOWBRANCH NOBLE is capable of being close vs. these if he behaves. He should be an exotics factor is he stays trotting. (1) ARCHIES STAR has been in the Super in every race this year so far. From the inside draw that streak should continue.

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Race 3: F&M 5YO and Younger NW3 or $30,000 LT AE: 4YO to be claimed for $25,000

(4) P L OOOOOOOOOOYAH can improve in this second start back after being right there in a blanket finish last week and I'll give her the nod. (5) WILDCAT STAR produced a big third 1/4 brush to get up to the leader and she stayed game right to the wire to shade the choice. She is the one to knock off here. (8) FROMAKINGTOAQUEEN has been racing well and she comes out of a good race. She is another Pick 5 possibility. (3) BABY BONITA A lacked room early in the stretch last week then she finished evenly. She should be in the exotics mix.

Race 4: F&M NW $9,000 L5 or $29,000 L10 or NW $85,000 LT - Pick 4

(4) CHIEFS DREAM GIRL is on a roll right now and she could fall into the same dreamy trip she got last week; top call. (2) MY MOTHER PEARL is an obvious contender on the class drop, but he typical deep-closing style might not be best-suited for this short field. Be careful not to take too short a price on this one. (6) BLACK BETTY is razor-sharp and much-improved in Auciello’s barn. She wouldn't be a big surprise here. (5) BORN A DRAGON is another dropper in with a shot but I prefer to use her underneath.

Race 5: F&M who have started for a purse of $12,000 or less in 1 of last 4

(6) MARZANNK HANOVER produced a nice rally vs. similar last week and there appears to be plenty of speed in here to set up late charge; top call. (7) BLUEWATER BEACH couldn't escape the pocket until it was too late last week. She should be in the hunt again racing from close range; using. (10) SO FRISKY was a dead-game first-over winner for driver Kelly last week and that teamster has been hot. She is hard to toss even starting from out there. (4) SAULSBROOK JESSIE should be good for another small share in this spot.

Race 6: F&M NW $6,700 L5 or $14,000 L10 - Pick 5

(4) SNOW SHARK drops and likely pops here after being interfered with by a rival who was leading then got a broken hopple in the lane last week. (1) SPORTY TORI should wake up on the class drop tonight. She is a threat to upset here and I'll use her on multi-race tickets. (6) SUNDAY AFTERNOON requalified well and she should be dangerous at this level. I can see McNair trying to go down the road with her tonight. (7) KOUNNIS is another dropper that should be in the exotics mix.

Race 7: F&M 5YO and Younger NW4 or $64,000 LT AE: 4YO to be claimed for $40,000 - Pick 4

(2) EASYRUNNER HANOVER wasn't as good racing first up last week and she gets McNair back now. That teamster sent her down the road two starts back and he should be blasting with here in this spot; top call. (4) EMMY LOU HAYES inherited the win in that race when the leader had a hopple break in the lane and she almost went down. This mare zigged inside and avoided the confusion but she was likely best of the rest anyway. She should be a threat right back. (6) VILLAGE JADE closed well after that incident to get 2nd. She should be in the exotics mix again. (1) MY ONLY SUNSHINE raced better last week and she can take another slice here passing a few of these late.

Race 8: NW $30,000 in 2021/22

(5) TEXACO MAN gets McClure back for this and he gets back on the big track where he scored a dominant win with that driver in the bike two starts back. He has a good chance to go right down the road again. (1) MISTER OF ALL gets needed class relief and he should get more aggressive tonight; using. (4) FLY BEYOND is another one that fits well at this level and Sorrie, who takes over the driving here, qualified him He would be no surprise in this spot. (2) VILLEFRANCHE AS should be in the exotics mix if she stays flat tonight.

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Race 9: F&M NW $33,000 L5 or NW $175,000 LT

(2) DABARNDAWGSWATCHIN showed some late zip in her 2022 debut and she should be sharper tonight. I'll give her the nod to turn the tables on (4) LYONS TILT HANOVER, who raced huge on the class drop to win that race. (7) DREAM DANCING ships north following a private purchase and she brings some good form in from Ohio. She could do in her first start out of the Moreau barn. (5) STATE OF MIND was an easy winner when last seen here in late February. Her Yonkers races were good and she is another possibility in a good betting race.

Race 10: F&M NW $4,150 L5 or $8,000 L10

(2) TWIN B TIPSTER drops and likely pops facing much easier tonight. (7) CRANBERRY BRIE gets protected by Auciello in her first start since being claimed. She can improve enough to be an Exacta factor. (9) SMOKE N REACTOR N comes off a decent Flamboro effort chasing a loose leader. I can see her hitting the board at a price. (1) TAKEYOURBREATHAWAY can sit a good trip and rally for a share in this spot. (5) KAYS DELIGHT was Macdonald's choice of four options. Consider her for the exotics.