Woodbine Harness

Woodbine Mohawk Park: Analysis for Friday 6/24

Garnet Barnsdale|Jun 22, 2022

Meet Stats: 304 - 978 / $1,632.80 (-$323.20)

Best Bets: 50 - 93 / $169.30 (-$20.70)

Spot Plays: 28 - 93 / $182.00 (-$4.00)

Best Bet: LLOYD WRIGHT (1ST)

Spot Play: SO FRISKY (7TH)

Early Pick 5: 8/2,6,7/3,6,7/1,3,9/2,9,10 = $16.20

Late Pick 5: 1,3/1,4/3,5,6/1,6,7/1,3,7 = $21.60

Early Pick 4: 1,3,9/2,9,10/1,3/1,4 = $36

Late Pick 4: 1,4/3,5,6/1,6,7/1,3,7 = $54

Race 1: 2YO Colts and Geldings **Guaranteed $100,000 Pick 5**

(8) LLOYD WRIGHT, a $17K Harrisburg buy, impressed in his lone qualifier, making a quick rush to the front then holding off the pocket sitter with Young sitting like a statue in the bike. He gets the nod to kick off the Pick 5. (6) OH LOOK MAGIC trotted a 58 4/5 middle 1/2 when bottoming out the field in his qualifier, but he will likely need to ration his speed out better here to hold off the challengers; Exacta factor. Homebred (2) RFLS JASPER qualified almost as fast as the choice and he is in the exotics mix. (7) TUSCAN PRINCE brought $45,000 in Lexington and he will likely close late for a share on debut here.

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Race 2: F&M 5YO and Younger NW3 or $40,000 LT AE: 4YO to be claimed for $25K; AE: Grassroots starters

(6) GOT THE GOLD maintained her excellent form with a narrow loss in fast time last start and she should be tough to beat here. (7) BIG BETTOR HANOVER drops out of Gold company and she can get a better trip racing near the front tonight; using. (2) FADE OUT was likely best last week when set back for a pylon violation. She lacked racing room in the stretch and didn't have enough racetrack to rally past the winner once she got free. She isn't out of this. (1) MOMENTARILY raced on the engine over a dead track that was unkind to speed on 6/17. She can improve here.

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Race 3: 2YO Colts and Geldings

Homebred (6) MOMENT IS HERE is related to seven winners including 1:49 3/5 performer Rather Swell. His lone qualifier indicates readiness; top call. (7) D A HOME STRETCH brought $40,000 at the London Selected sale and he goes for connections that excel with young stock; using. (3) SCRIBBLERS brings two good qualifying efforts to this debut and he is the third one that I'll use in the early Pick 5. (4) TWIN B RISENSHINE's lone qualifier was decent and he should be part of the exotics.

Race 4: NW $3,000 L5 or $8,000 L10 - Pick 4

(9) BAUTISTA comes off two solid efforts at Georgian Downs and Henry will put him into play leaving the gate tonight; top call. (1) MISTER MAGIC’s only goal last week was probably to get a clean line and he got around cleanly. He is capable of beating these when he is on his game and he could surprise here. (3) ALL THE TRUTH took a win after being sold privately and he isn't out of place vs. these. He attracts McNair and I'll use him on multi-race tickets. (2) THEE DESPERADO will likely sit another good trip and land a small share.

Race 5: F&M NW $20,000 L5 or $30,000 L10 or NW $150,000 LT AE: OPT CLM $60,000

(2) SNOW SHARK had no chance the way the race played out last week. She figures to get a better setup for her late kick with the likely favorites lined up on the far outside; call to upset. (9) DABARNDAWGSWATCHIN drops from Grand Circuit company and Jamieson will likely send her here; using. (10) KARMA SEELSTER maybe slowed it down too much last time and she got picked off. She remains a contender and her price is sure to be better tonight. (7) PARISIAN BLUE CHIP likely sits and rallies for a share tonight.

Race 6: 2YO Colts and Geldings - Pick 5

$110,000 Harrisburg buy (3) FULL HORSE is a 1/2 to 1:48 pacer Enavant and he should be good to go here on debut; top call. (1) TEEN TATTLER looked good leaving for the front, letting one go, then re-rallying as the pace accelerated. He should be a big threat tonight. (2) WRITE ME A ROSE has closed well in both qualifiers. He is another possibility for multi-race tickets. (4) WATCH MY CHIPS is likely capable of more than he showed in his lone qualifier. Tab the tote for clues with this one.

Race 7: Pop-Up series F&M that have started for a purse of $10,000 or less in 1 of L4 - Pick 4

This is a good spot for (4) SO FRISKY, who exits some tough 'B' track races. Filion will likely get aggressive with her vs these; top call. (1) HEAVENS SHOWGIRL A is the obvious danger coming off a facile win at Grand River; using. (8) ITTY BITTY jogged in the lowest conditioned class but some of her rivals tonight are tougher foes. I'd demand a price here. (5) MARZANNK HANOVER brings good form in from the 'B' tracks and she should be an exotics factor racing from close range.

Race 8: F&M 5YO and Younger NW6 (Ont. Sired 7) or $80,000 LT

Sophomores (6) SPEAKER NANCY and (5) LOVE THAT SMILE should dominate this race, assuming intent is there with them racing between stakes engagements. Slight nod to the former who is likely to have position on the latter when they turn for home. (3) SETTN A PRECEDENT is returning to her best form and she is in with an upset chance tonight in her current sharp state. (1) VILLAGE JADE should get position near the front early and land a share tonight.

Race 9: CLM HDCP $15,000 to $20,000

I'm going to swing for the fences here with (1) STATE OF PLAY who improved his overall speed and final 1/4 time with Macdonald in the bike last week and that teamster is taking the return drive tonight. (7) ROCK AND TWIST wired a decent field of conditioned claimers and he is probably the one to beat here. (6) PRINT MEDIA has improved form and he draws best. He figures to be a threat from close range. (4) BETTOR NOT BITTER A went a big uncovered trip last time at Georgian. He is in the exotics mix here.

Race 10: Pop-Up series F&M that have started for a purse of $10,000 or less in 1 of L4

(7) CANTSTOPTHEFEELIN stacks up well here after producing a nice late move to get 3rd last week in a Pop-Up series final; top call. (1) MANHATTAN NIGHT fits well vs. these and she gets driver Young who has been running hot here recently; using. (3) SOCIETY JILL jogged as expected at Grand River. Sorrie will put her in this race leaving the gate and she is in with a shot. (9) NAUGHTY LADY B comes off a decent effort here and she is worth using underneath at a price. (8) CENTURY GEORGIA has been taking regular shares; consider using her on the bottom of the High-5.