Woodbine Mohawk Park: Analysis for Monday 12/7

Meet Stats: 358 – 1159 / $2,033.70 (-$284.30)
Best Bets: 54 – 103 / $175.70 (-$30.30)
Spot Plays: 20 - 106 / $171.60 (-$40.60)
Best Bet: MAJESTIC VIRGIN (10TH)
Spot Play: ROOTIN TOOTIN (7TH)
Early Pick 5: 2,3/1,2,5,8/1,6/9,10/3,7,9 = $12.80
Late Pick 5: 1,6,8/1,4,7/7,10/1,3,4/1,2 = $21.60
Early Pick 4: 9,10/3,7,9/1,6,8/1,4,7 = $54
Late Pick 4: 1,4,7/7,10/1,3,4/1,2 = $36

Race 1: NW 3 (F&M5) or $45,000 (F&M $56,250) **$100,000 Pick 5**

(3) HIGH GEAR NO FEAR made several moves to once again win easily last week and he should be tough to knock off as he bids for a threepeat but he is likely to be odds-on. (2) SORPRESE got a clean line from post 9 after breaking two starts back and he has upset possibilities here moving inside and projecting to get a much better start this time; using. (4) THE FIRST CHAPTER made a big move that he couldn't sustain last week when beaten by the choice. He is likely to take a more conservative approach here and that could get him closer at the wire. (8) PRINCESSPARTYPANTS will be passing a few of these late and she can work her way into the Super.

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Race 2: 2YO and 3YO FILLIES NW1 or $8,700 LT

(5) OCEANVIEW ECHO was dynamite winning at London last week and this doesn't look like that tough of a spot. McNair takes the return drive and she gets top call. (8) BETTOR COUNTRY has some of the best recent form and she should be one of the main contenders here racing on or near the lead; using. (2) STATE OF MIND qualified fast enough on 11/13 to be a factor here, the catch being that she is returning from a bout of sickness. She could do if she is fit enough. (1) STILETTO BLUE CHIP would be rated higher if she had a local driver signed on; small share predicted.

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Race 3: NW5 (F&M8) or $75,000 (F&M $100,000) LT AE: ONT. SIRED 3YO

(6) H P BRUXELLES' race two starts back is more than good enough to win this race and I'll put a line through her last start where she raced in the slop and suffered interference. (1) BUCK DANCER has missed a month but he has enough speed and class to contend here and he moves into Auciello's barn; using. (7) LIFE IS A FEAST will be leaving for position again and he should be good for a slice tonight. (8) NIMBUS DEO is capable of better and she should be a good price here; consider using underneath.

Race 4: CLAIMING $8,000 - Pick 4

(9) DARKEST SECRET faces a soft bunch here and you have to think that McClure will be looking to go right down the road. (10) SUNSHINES FINEST, the choice's stablemate, easily rolled by late last time when dropped to this class and he is the obvious danger. (3) ON CRUISE CONTROL takes shares regularly and it makes sense to use him on the bottom of the Tri and Super. (5) RADLEY HANOVER is worth a look for the exotics on the class drop.

Race 5: CLAIMING HANDICAP $25,000 to $30,000

(9) CINNAMACK was razor-sharp in his second start out of the Auciello barn last week and I'll give him the call to repeat. (7) A BOY NAMED SUUZZ is white-hot and impossible to leave off Pick 5 tickets considering how good he has been. (3) LEGAL BETTOR was right there with Macdonald driving two starts back and he could end up being a pocket rocket here. I'll use him as a price option. (1) OCEANVIEW MAGNUM should sit a good trip and take a small slice in this spot.

Race 6: NW $8,500 L5 or $17,000 L10 AE: OPT CLAIMING $20,000 - Pick 5

(1) MISTER MAGIC steps up to face better here but the way he has been dominating $15K claimers makes me think he might be up to it; slight nod. (6) JUMPSHOT should have a better chance tonight getting his nose back on the gate and he's on my late Pick 5 ticket. (8) NOTHING BUT MUSCLE gets Henry back here and he has upset possibilities. (5) DERF HANOVER should be close early and ride another good trip to a spot in the Super.

Race 7: NW $12,000 L5 or $24,000 L5 AE: OPT CLAIMING $30,000 - Pick 4

(4) ZIG ZAG finished 2nd to one of the current best trotters on the grounds last time now he drops to the level where he last one and he should be tough vs. these. (1) SUPERLATIVE has been good with Jamieson in the bike and she should be one of the main contenders here again; using. More was expected from (7) MUSICAL RHYTHM last week but he appeared to be treading water in the slop racing first up. He could rebound here if the track is fast. (6) DANCER HALL closed well last week and he is in solid form. He should make it into the Tri or Super.

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Race 8: NW $3,000 L5 or $7,000 L10

(7) ROOTIN TOOTIN no doubt needed last week's start after having missed a month. Missing a check means he now gets to drop to the lowest condition level and he gets the nod. (10) YACHT SEELSTER was double entered in this class and he was a winner Thursday night at this level. It's hard to leave him off late multi-race tickets. (5) BORN OF FIRE is kind of hidden here in that he fires home quickly every week and last week he improved. He has only one win this year but I don't think he is impossible in this spot. (6) IDEAL JET isn't in peak form, but in this field, he should be good for a share.

Race 9: NW $18,000 L5 or $38,500 L10 or NW $120,000 LT AE: OPT CLM $50,000

(3) DREAM NATION won when he last raced at this level four starts back and he gets a key driver change to McClure tonight; top call. (1) ONLY FOR JUSTICE is an obvious contender and while I don't love the #1 post for him, the short field should help; using. (4) FREE WILLY HANOVER is a wakeup candidate on the drop and another contender in what should be a good betting race. (6) R FIRST CLASS figures to pass some rivals late and take a small slice.

Race 10: F&M NW $3,200 L5 or $8,200 L10

(1) MAJESTIC VIRGIN was no secret last week, getting hammered at the windows, and she made several moves to get the job done; call to repeat. (2) PREMIER CABERNET raced decently in a blizzard last week, blasting from the widest post and hanging in there down the lane. Her improving form makes her interesting here. (5) CUSTARD LITE faces what should be easier here and she should show improvement in this spot; consider for Tri and Super bets. (3) FREE FLYIN TICKET is capable of better than she has shown in her last few starts and she should be a factor here. (4) TAJMEALLOVER has made the top five in her past three starts and she should be in the mix here for a spot in the High-5.