Woodbine Harness

Woodbine Mohawk Park: Analysis for Monday 8/30

Garnet Barnsdale|Aug 27, 2021

Meet Stats: 189 – 541 / $1035.40 (-$46.60)

Best Bets: 27 – 50 / $103.30 (+$3.30)

Spot Plays: 18 – 50 / $141.30 (+$41.30)

Best Bet: GREAT DANE (6TH)

Spot Play: ARCANUM (7TH)

Early Pick 5: 5,6,8/3,5/6/2,5,6/5,6,7,10 = $14.40

Late Pick 5: 8/2,5,10/5,6/3/2,5 = $2.40

Early Pick 4: 2,5,6/5,6,7,10/8/2,5,10 = $36

Late Pick 4: 2,5,10/5,6/3/2,5 = $12

Race 1: NW5 (F&M7) or $70,000 (F&M $87,500) LT AE: NW1 in 2021 **Guaranteed $100,000 Pick 5**

(5) SPARTAN GENERAL has been monstrous in his past two starts and while these are much tougher, he could be up to it; top call. (8) THREEFIFTYTWO was conservatively driven in his first race as a four-year-old and he made a nice late charge. He could be tough tonight if he gets put into the race earlier; using. (6) H P ROYAL THEO has been carefully driven in his past two starts. He is another that can be a big threat if he gets more aggressive here. (1) HEAVENSDOR HANOVER has become a very consistent racehorse that puts himself in contention every week. He should take another share here.

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Race 2: Ont. Sired 2YO NW1 or $19,000 LT

(5) MACHO PHIL was an easy Grassroots winner last time and he gets the call to repeat off that sharp victory. (3) ICEY SHADOW was game but just couldn't reach up in a good effort in his first start at Mohawk Park and he merits a look here. (1) HES STALKING YOU raced well in a fast Grassroots mile last time. He should get another slice here. (10) FOX VALLEY CARLIN has ramped up his late speed and he can pass enough of these to make it into the Tri or Super.

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Race 3: ONTARIO SIRES STAKES GRASSROOTS 3YO FILLIES

(6) P L OPPORTUNITY is on a roll that isn't likely to be stopped here. The filly she beat two starts back won here as a 1 to 5 shot on Thursday night. (1) FOX VALLEY LIZA was only 2 1/2 lengths behind the choice last time in an improved effort. She could provide some Exacta value here. (2) EDGEWATER shoots for four straight wins but she comes off a lame scratch and has missed four weeks. I'd demand a price here. (7) RUBYS ARE NICE comes off a decent effort and she should share here.

Race 4: NW $12,000 L5 or $24,500 L10 AE: OPT CLM $35,000 - Pick 4

(2) PIKACHU HANOVER takes a big drop here and he should be tough in this spot tonight; top call. (6) TEDDYS LITTLEANGEL uncorked a huge lifetime-best winning mile last time and she took no prisoners. I'm not sure she can repeat that mile, but she will be right there if she does. (5) SUPERLATIVE is going to kick into high gear and pass them all at a big price one of these weeks; maybe tonight? (8) FREE WILLY HANOVER is unlikely to enjoy a clear lead this week and he is likely to take a small share.

Race 5: F&M CLM HDCP $13,000 to $18,000

(6) BAYWATCHING was perfectly driven by Jamieson to win here last week and with this race projecting to set up for a closer, she gets the call to repeat. (5) MCDELICACY retains the leading driver and she is another closer that figures here; using. (7) MISS ROCKADALI provided golden cover for the choice last week and she hung around for 3rd. She can win this with an easier trip. (10) HALLSGLENSMAVIS made several moves last week when beaten by the choice, but the 10-hole makes it tough tonight; small share predicted.

Race 6: ONTARIO SIRES STAKES 3YO FILLIES GRASSROOTS - Pick 5

(8) GREAT DANE tuned up for this Grassroots start with another impressive win and she is strictly the one to beat here. (2) TEALICIOUS was a good 3rd to the choice last time they met in a Grassroots race and she figures to be an Exacta factor tonight. (3) TIPSY IN DIXIE should make front leaving the gate tonight, but I don't see her lasting for more than a share. (5) I DA PRINCESS was a winner here on Thursday night and she can land in the Tri or Super here.

Race 7: NW $5,200 L5 or $13,500 L10 - Pick 4

(2) ARCANUM drops back to where she fits best and he should get a pace setup for his late kick tonight; top call. (10) T T CONWAY is sharp and dangerous, even from post 10; using. (5) SHES GOT PIZAZZ spent most of her first mile back trying to catch up to a fired up Buzz, who just kept extending his lead on his way to victory. She can improve and take a share here. (3) JUMPSHOT disappointed twice as chalk now he moves up one class; small share predicted.

Race 8: Ont. Sired 2YO NW $5,300 LT

(5) SPORTS FAN paced a good mile first up in Grassroots company last time and he looks clearly best in here; graduation time. (6) SHARKY BEAR is sneaky in here with his 27 1/5 kicker and he could upset if he gets put into this race much earlier. (9) SHIP DISTURBER should show speed again and hang around for a share. (8) YARM is another that figures for a share if he can stay flat this time.

Race 9: ONTARIO SIRES STAKES 3YO FILLIES GRASSROOTS

(3) P L OLIVIA parlayed a great trip into a win last week, and her final time in that race is by far the fastest of any in this field. She should handle these. (8) WARAWEE WELCOME raced better last time and she should take a good share here if she stays flat. (2) HADIKNOWNBETTER finally took a maiden win last week and she should make it into the Tri or Super tonight racing from close range. (6) A BLUE BLOOD has licence to improve getting away from the hot P L Opportunity. Consider her for the bottom of the exotics.

Race 10: NW3 (F&M5) or $45,000 (F&M $50,000)

(2) A WORDLY GOODTIMES gets Henry back here and an aggressive steer is expected; top call. (5) THE PRINCE jogged as expected in a Grassroots race last week and he should be right there vs. these. (6) PRINCESSPARTYPANTS was too far back last week and her game late rally couldn't touch the winner. She seems more likely to take another share here. (7) WARRAWEE WHISPER never misses the top four and that streak shouldn't be broken tonight. (1) ROWLEN is better than he has shown recently. He could sneak into the Tri or Super starting from the rail here.