Woodbine Mohawk Park: Analysis for Saturday 2/26

Meet Stats: 77 - 267 / $413.10 (-$120.90)

Best Bets: 8 - 24 / $27.10 (-$20.90)

Spot Plays: 7 - 24 / $52.30 (+$4.30)

Best Bet: REAGAN BLUE CHIP (6TH)

Spot Play: SNAP TEST (1ST)

Early Pick 5: 1,6,7/4,5,8/4,6/1,3/4,5,9 = $21.60

Late Pick 5: 6/7,8/4,5/1,4,7/4,8,10 = $36

Early Pick 4: 1,3/4,5,9/6/7,8 = $12

Late Pick 4: 1,4,7/4,8,10/3,8/3,6,8 = $54

Race 1: Popup 3rd Leg **Guaranteed $100,000 Pick 5**

(7) SNAP TEST took all the money at the windows last week but he got a less than ideal trip. He made two early moves to the front then came under assault from the eventual winner. That he was only beaten 2 3/4 lengths was a good result, considering. He should get an easier trip tonight; top call. (1) RIVER DALI raced well here Monday night, blasting to the front, yielding, then lacking room for part of the stretch drive. He finished willingly and I'll use him here making his second start off the Gallant claim. (6) FARMERS TAN used his good gate speed to work out a nice trip and he should contend again here. He is another live option for the early Pick 5. (8) COME ON BARNEY was first up vs. a repeat winner last week. He should be good for another share here.

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Race 2: CLM HDCP $22,000 to $30,000

(5) MACH IMPACT got an impossible trip in a race full of action when claimed by Marfisi last week. Getting McNair and a middle of the gate post tonight, he gets the call to rebound. (4) SUNNY BO’s trip in the same race wasn't any better but these things have a way of evening out. He remains a viable contender. (8) GOLDINTHEBADLANDS got reclaimed be Auciello from the same race the top two choices raced in. He lacked room in the lane until it was too late. The winner of this race will likely be the one of these three that gets the best trip. (7) QUAN BLUE CHIP tripped out and vaulted past some used up leaders late. I'll use him underneath tonight.

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Race 3: PREFERRED

(6) UHTRED should work out another good trip here racing on or near the front and he gets the nod to repeat. (4) BEYOND BETTER raced well enough to win last week but the choice simply got a better trip and shaded him. He should be right there again. (1) WHEELS ON FIRE couldn't hold on after stealing cheap fractions when last seen, a signal something maybe wasn't right. He was a subsequent sick scratch and has now missed three weeks. I'll play to beat him tonight. (5) THE GREEK FREAK was first up last week and that's not a trip that is going to work for him at the highest class level. He should get a share off a following trip tonight.

Race 4: NW $16,000 L5 or $28,000 L10 or NW $120,000 LT AE: OPT CLM $50,000 - Pick 4

(1) NO PLAN INTENDED got stuck behind non-advancing cover as the late pace accelerated last week which meant he would be fighting for scraps. He can beat these if he gets a setup and the price will be right. (3) POSEIDON SEELSTER is the obvious one to beat after almost lasting in the top class last time out but he will likely be odds-on; your call. (2) WOODMERE STEALDEAL should improve enough on the class drop to get a good share here but I prefer to use him underneath. (7) REAL WILLEY has been sharp for a while and he can rally for a slice despite facing tougher here.

Race 5: NW $8,000 L5 or $17,000 L10 or NW $70,000 LT

(9) LONG WEEKEND A had nowhere to go for the entire final 1/4 last week in a race where there was an advancing outside flow for most of the mile. He could offer some value tonight starting from the 9-hole; top call. (5) ROCKIN N TALKIN took his life's mark here last year and he exits some tough winners over races down south. He can be right there vs. this group. (4) HES SWIFT gets a needed class drop here and he is capable of waking up in this spot and spicing up the early Pick 5 payoff. (1) ROCKME ROLLME makes his fourth start back in a spot where I see him closing for a share.

Race 6: Popup 3rd Leg - Pick 5

(6) REAGAN BLUE CHIP is in much easier tonight and Christoforou should be blasting with him looking to lead these all the way; top call. (3) DAY DELIGHT was right there in the first two legs of this series and he should be an Exacta factor again tonight. (7) AIR STRIKE goes for Auciello off the claim and he will probably get an aggressive drive from McNair. He should be part of the Tri. (1) DRIVELIKEUSTOLEIT outraced his odds in the opening legs and although his price will likely drop tonight, he should be in the exotics mix again.

Race 7: NW4 or $64,000 LT AE: 4YO to be claimed for $40,000

(8) SAULSBROOK VICTOR gets away from nemesis Linedrive Hanover tonight and he looks clearly best vs. these; top call. (7) SOUTHBEACH HANOVER got a bit lucky last week when the leader tired and drifted several lanes wide at the head of the stretch, but he was full of pace and took advantage. He should be a threat tonight despite stepping up in class. (1) ROCK N ZEUS drops and he should pass some of these late to land in the Tri or Super. (2) THATLL BE SPORTY, who finished with broken equipment last week, has licence to improve tonight but I prefer to use him underneath.

Race 8: F&M 5YO and Younger NW4 or $69,500 LT

(5) EMMY LOU HAYES was relentless racing first up last week and I'll call her to repeat off that sharp effort. (4) MY ONLY SUNSHINE was kept pinned inside by the choice until it was too late and she should be the main danger here. (1) BLONDE ONTHE BEACH followed the choice's live cover but couldn't catch her last week. Having seen that, I'll use her underneath tonight. (3) SIRI BLUE CHIP will likely show speed and stick around for a small share again.

Race 9: Popup 3rd Leg - Pick 4

(4) LITTLE MANNY couldn't have won any easier in the opening two legs and he is clearly the one to beat here. (7) SIGHTS ON YOU was first up as the pace picked up last week and he got a clear lead only to get picked off late by the pocket sitter. That was a good effort and he should be the main threat here. (1) SKYLAR closed from an impossible spot to pass 1/2 the field last week and he has upset potential tonight in a spot where he should get a better trip. (6) TWO FOR TRIPPING is a good one to use on the bottom of the Tri or Super.

Race 10: NW $11,000 L5 or $23,500 L10 AE: OPT CLM $35,000

(4) PRICELESS BEACH drops and he draws a good post from which to get position early. Slight nod in a tough race. (8) REVOLT won at a big price last time he raced this low and he should offer a square price here in a spot where he figures to improve; using. (10) FOREFATHER is sharp and dangerous and he is another that will likely offer a nice price in this spot. He needs some luck, but he is possible here. (6) JM JACK OF HEARTS lived for a long time on the rim last week and he should make it into the Tri or Super again tonight.

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Race 11: Popup 3rd Leg

(8) FINKLE IS EINHORN took a new season’s mark on a cold night racing off the Auciello claim. Off that sharp effort, he gets the call to repeat. (3) PRIVATE SCOTT is much-improved since changing barns two starts back and he is the other obvious contender in here. (6) AMERICAN SNIPER passes horses in every start and he is in the exotics mix again tonight. (7) HARRY G should flash speed again but hang around for a share this week.

Race 12: 5YO and Younger NW3 or $40,000 LT AE: 4YO to be claimed for $40,000

(6) ODDS ON CARMEL was pushed way wide as he fanned out turning for home when the leader drifted out and he lost all chance. He can rebound in this spot at a better price. (8) MERITO HANOVER paced to a big first-over win on Monday night despite missing 17 days and he has to be a threat here returning much quicker. (3) SPORTS REPORT gets Roy back tonight and he races best with that driver in the bike. He is in with a shot vs. these. (1) STATE SENATOR is in much easier here and he can improve sharply in this spot; consider for the exotics. (2) SAULSBROOK GENESIS can sit a good trip here and land in the High-5.