Woodbine Mohawk Park: Analysis for Saturday 5/28

Meet Stats: 242 - 783 / $1,346.90 (-$219.10)

Best Bets: 42 - 74 / $136.90 (-$11.10)

Spot Plays: 25 - 74 / $167.70 (+$19.70)

Best Bet: CHIKABOOM (6TH)

Spot Play: P L OZZY (3RD)

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

Late Pick 5: 3/2,4,9/4,5/2,4/4,5,7,9,10 = $12

Early Pick 4: 1,6/3,8/3/2,4,9 = $12

Late Pick 4: 2,4,9/4,5/2,4/4,5,7,9,10 = $60

Race 1: NW $11,000 L5 or $23,000 L8 or starters for a purse of $15K or Less I 1 of L6 **Guaranteed $100,000 Pick 5**

(3) CADILLAC BAYAMA was first up trying to chase down a dead-game East End and that was a trip that wasn't going to work. This is a better spot for him and I wouldn't be surprised if McNair sent him right down the road tonight. (1) BRAEVIEW BONDI A faced monstrous Ignatius A in his most recent start and he changes barns for this coming in following a good qualifying mile. He figures to be a threat tonight. (4) COLD CREEK CABO is another that gets a barn change following two narrow defeats at this level. He is worth a look here. (9) LETS GET PICKLED should contend for a slice on the class drop tonight.

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Race 2: 5YO and Younger NW3 or $47,000 LT AE: 4YO to be claimed for $25,000

(3) ROCKAWAY BAY was best of the rest behind a dominant heavy favorite last week and he has a good shot here is a spot where he will likely be second choice behind (7) COLD CREEK QUESO. The latter got a great trip behind tough Stonebridge Helios in the SBOA elimination but lost his spot in the final due to a pylon violation. He will probably try to cut it here and he is likely the one to beat. (4) MANY MOONS had two decent starts back and his good tactical speed makes him a contender in here. He could be a pocket rocket in the lane. Newcomer (6) MOMAS SON BYRNE frequently hits the board and he is worth a look for the bottom of the exotics.

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Race 3: Horses that have raced for a purse of $15,000 or less in 1 of L4

(9) P L OZZY set some wild fractions in the Open at Tioga Downs after missing a month's action and he should be plenty tight facing easier now. I'll give him the nod despite the wide draw. (3) ROCKME ROLLME gets to drop into a much better spot this week and he would be no surprise if he bounced back with a win here. (7) LEGION SEELSTER has improving form and it's possible he could get a great setup for his strong late kick tonight; price look. (5) ISLAND BEACH BOY paced the lane as if his tail were alight last week but he didn't beat much and I am inclined to try to beat him now when he will probably be overbet.

Race 4: NW $3,400 L5 or $8,000 L10 or NW1 L10 or Starters for a purse of $9K or less in 1 of L4 - Pick 4

(6) POINTOMYGRANSON drops, draws best, and retains the leading driver. He should be tough in here. (1) GOING FAST gets needed class relief here and he was a winner one class higher than this both six and nine starts back. He should be heard from tonight. (9) SOMETIME SOMEWHERE's recent form is decent and I can see him sitting and rallying late for a slice at a price here. (2) DONTPOKETHEDRAGON should get a good following trip here and take a share.

Race 5: NW $16,000 L5 or $29,000 L10 or NW $120,000 LT AE: 4YO

Class droppers exiting the Juravinski will likely dominate here. I like that Macdonald sticks with (8) HELLABALOU who makes his fourth start back and is showing improvement. He could be sitting on a big effort here; top call. (3) VIRGO flashed big speed in one of those eliminations and he should be tight for this third start back. He could trip out in this spot; using. (9) CENTURY HEINEKEN was understandably nowhere close in a Canadian record mile. He can improve sharply in this spot but I don’t love the wide post. I'll use him underneath. (5) COMMANDING OFFICER is another that fits better here but I see him rallying late for a share vs. these.

Race 6: 5YO and Younger NW3 or $47,000 LT AE: 4YO to be claimed for $25,000 - Pick 5

(3) CHIKABOOM gets a key driver change tonight to McClure who won twice with him last and he should get an aggressive steer in this spot; top call. (1) SIP OF BOURBON had a decent comeback race and he should be in the exotics mix again racing from close range. (2) THE BOSS SAID likely takes a trip this week, sits, and rallies for a share. (7) DR JOE is another that figures to be passing some rivals late; using underneath.

Race 7: NW $8,300 L5 or $18,800 L10 AE: NW4 or $72,000 LT - Pick 4

(9) STONEBRIDGE REX was victorious last time he raced at this level 11 starts back and he should enjoy this class relief tonight. I'll give him the nod expecting a speed blast from his wide post. (4) TEXAS MIKI raced against some tough ones in his last two starts and he was right there. He should be the main threat tonight. (2) JOELSYY HANOVER was flying late last week and he is another in with a shot here, but I wonder if he'll get overbet based on his 26-flat kicker. (1) NOCH TEN is in solid form and he never gets bet; price look for the exotics.

Race 8: SBOA FINAL 3YO Colt and Gelding Pace

This race should come down to (4) BOB LOBLAW and (5) STONEBRIDGE HELIOS, who both dominated their eliminations. Slight nod to the former who won the faster division. (6) CHUCKY HANOVER continues to race well and he should be in the exotics mix tonight likely racing closer to the front this time. (3) SPORT SECRET is right there every week and last time he had little chance trying to win first up after Stonebridge Helios strolled through 3/4 in 1:25 flat. He should get a piece of this.

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Race 9: PREFERRED

(4) WHICHWAYTOTHEBEACH hasn't drawn this well in several starts and this should be an easier spot for him than the ones he was in for the last several starts; top call. (2) DEAN B HANOVER is capable in this spot but he will likely get over bet coming off his third-place finish in the record mile in the Juravinski. He got the best trip of all that night, and I won't take a short price here. (1) WHEELS ON FIRE hasn't missed the board so far this year and that streak should continue here. (7) REVOLT should close from the back to land in the Super again.

Race 10: NW $3,400 L5 or $8,000 L10 or starters for a purse of $9K in 1 of L4 or NW1 in L10

(5) MODERN ROCK couldn't go with the winner last week, but no one could as that rival sprinted away to a big win He drops back to where he won two starts back and he can rebound here. (10) CENTURY FURY also drops and this should be a good spot for him. He has taken 9 slices from 18 starts and no wins. Maybe tonight is his night. (7) PETER POOLE fits better here but he was very keyed up before his last start and flat during the race I'd take a close look at him in the post parade before I plunged. (4) DRAGON ENERGY made two moves from the 10-hole last week in a decent effort He could upset here with the right trip. (9) GOOD AND SWEET tries hard every week and he should be in the exotics mix again vs. these.