Woodbine Mohawk Park: Analysis for Monday 1/23

Top Pick Stats: 28 - 84 / $137.60 (-$30.40)

Best Bets: 6 - 8 / $23.70 (+$7.70)

Spot Plays: 1 - 8 / $5.20 (-$10.80)

Best Bet: DONATOVER (5TH)

Spot Play: STORM TROTTER (4TH)

Early Pick 5: 2,4/2,4/3,6,8/5,7/2,9 = $9.60

Late Pick 5: 1,3,5,7/1,2,6/3,5/2,3,4/3,7 = $28.80

Early Pick 4: 5,7/2,9/1,3,5,7/1,2,6 = $9.60

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

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

(2) MACH ART IN MOTION paced a huge mile to win when claimed by Fellows and I'll give him the nod to repeat despite stepping up in class here. Veteran (4) MACHAL JORDAN raced well in his 14-year-old debut for a horse that had been off close to two years now he goes for a tag. He seems to fit well here; using. (3) OFFICER JONES is sharp but his typical racing style often puts him behind the eight ball. I'll use him underneath here. (7) NIGHT CLUB HANOVER was used hard in his first start off the Marfisi claim and he paid the price late. I can see him getting an easier trip here and taking a share.

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Race 2: NW $12,000 L5 or $22,000 L10 AE: Starters for a purse of $16K or less in 1 of L3 AE: OPT CLM $65,000

(4) TYMAL RIGGS is two heads short of being 5 for 5 since returning and Young sticks with him over the rail horse, who is also razor-sharp; slight nod. (2) HANG ON BABY is clearly on her game right now and she should get an honest pace to chase here. She is probably the one to fear late. (1) ROWLEN loses Young but he is sharp and dangerous and another possibility for the early Pick 5. (6) ITSTIMETOGOHOME drops and draws best and he should be in the exotics tonight.

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Race 3: CLM HDCP $15,000 to $20,000

(6) STATE OF PLAY paced a big mile off the Lester claim but the winner was too tough. Drawing best here, he gets top call. The choice's stablemate (8) LITTLE MANNY won well over an off track at Flamboro in his first start off the claim and he should be a threat right back; using. (3) COIN FLIP steps up but he is sharp and in with a shot here in a spot where his good tactical speed should play well. (4) CHOREOGRAPHER got an impossible trip last week and he should be closer here likely taking a more conservative approach.

Race 4: 5YO and under winners of 2 (F&M3) but not more than 4 (F&M5) or $45,000 LT AE: 4YO and 5YO to be claimed for $50,000 - Pick 4

(7) STORM TROTTER draws better here which should mean that he will be laying closer early. I'll give him the nod to turn the tables on (5) GIGONDAS who shoots for the threepeat and is the one to catch. (3) BETTINA HANOVER likely needed her last start and she should be closer here returning quicker this time; using underneath. (4) WARRAWEE XALT was racing well until he broke stride last time. He should be in the exotics mix if he behaves.

Race 5: Horses that have started for a purse of $15,000 or less in 1 of L4

(9) DONATOVER ships north sharp and coming off a couple of wins in decent classes at The Meadows. He should be tough in here. (2) TOKYO SEELSTER has hit peak form and he should be the main danger in this spot; using. (7) THE LIONKING AS was much better last week and he should be in the exotics mix here racing from close range again. (3) PHOENIX likely sits a trip near the front and sticks for a share here.

Race 6: CLM HDCP $22,000 to $30,000 - Pick 5

(1) A BOY NAMED SUUZZ went to Barrington and won immediately and that trainer is getting hot; call to repeat. (5) JULERICA goes in and out of form and his most recent mile from the 10-hole indicates that he is coming back around; using. (3) SPEAKING OF ART is right there every week and he is hard to leave off multi-race tickets. (7) QUAN BLUE CHIP is another that is always around the money it seems but I prefer to use him underneath here.

Race 7: NW $5,800 L5 or $12,000 L10 AE: Starters for a purse of $13,000 or less L5

(1) GOODGOLLYMISSMOLLY is rounding into form and she will likely win the first time she gets aggressive; maybe tonight? (2) AUSSIE LOVER drops out of a tough race and he could get the set up he needs tonight; using. (6) HAMMER TIME is another dropper worth a look and he will likely offer a square price in this spot. (3) JACK FIRE is yet another dropper that can improve enough to be an exotics factor here.

Race 8: NW $12,000 L5 or NW $22,000 L10 - Pick 4

(5) MR CONTESTANT was claimed by Lester who has started 2023 with 6 winners in his first 16 starts; price play on the class jump. (3) STAY CLOSE didn't last week but he closed well and he is in with a better chance here getting off the rail. (4) P L OPPORTUNITY comes off a solid effort but he loses the leading driver here; your call but I'll use him underneath. (1) DERF HANOVER will likely flash speed and stick around for another share.

Race 9: NW $30,000 L5 or NW8 LT AE: N/A $1,600 per start in 2022/23

(4) LOOKS LIKE MONI gets A Mac back and he will likely be more aggressive with him like he was on January 2nd when he won; top call. (2) WARRIOR ONE was good last week but (3) PATRIARCH HANOVER slid up the inside and picked him off late. Either of these two would be no surprise here. (6) PIKACHU HANOVER is sharp now and he should take at least a slice here.

Race 10: CLM HDCP $11,000 to $14,000

(3) BETTOR NOTBITTER A raced tough first up when claimed but he couldn't catch a tough favorite. He looks best here and he gets top billing. (7) JIM STRIKESITRICH is in easier in this spot and I could see him mowing these down late; using. (2) THANKYAVERYMUCH has been right there in three straight starts and he should be an exotics factor. (8) PASSIONATE PRINCE closed well when claimed and he can land in the bottom of the exotics here.

Race 11: Horses that have started for a purse of $7,500 or less in 1 of L4

(5) JIMMYACHANCE got a wild trip last week now he draws much better and picks up Roy. He can rebound here. (9) ISITFRIDAYYET fits with these and he should get an aggressive steer from McClure, who chose him over the choice; using. (1) SPRINGBRIDGE JIM exits a couple of fast races and he should find this spot easier. He's in with a shot here. (8) LAST MACH comes off a decent try. He can land in the bottom of the exotics here. (4) DRAGON ENERGY should be good for a small slice at this level.

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