Woodbine Mohawk Park: Analysis for Saturday 6/26

Meet Stats: 25 - 94 / $143.30 (-$44.70)

Best Bets: 5 - 9 / $14.20 (-$3.80)

Spot Plays: 2 - 8 / $15.60 (-$0.40)

Best Bet: MATTICULOUS GB (5TH)

Spot Play: HEISMAN PLAYER (11TH)

Early Pick 5: 4,5/1,3,6/2,3,7/1,5,7/2,6 = $21.60

Late Pick 5: 2,5/6,7,9/5,6/6,7,10/2,4 = $14.40

Early Pick 4: 1,5,7/2,6/2,5/6,7,9 = $36

Late Pick 4: 5,6/6,7,10/2,4/2,7,9,10 = $48

Race 1: NW $5,000 L5 or $10,500 L10 **$100,000 Guaranteed Pick 5**

(4) MIKEY CAMDEN came back to the races breathing fire and if he repeats his 1:51 2/5 lifetime-best mile from last week, his rivals here will be racing for 2nd. (5) SIDDHARTHA was a decent 3rd behind two salty veteran pacers that dead-heated and he should be an Exacta factor tonight. (10) BETTOR BE GOING comes out of a tough race and drops one level but from post 10 I'll use him underneath. (6) MENLO PARK is capable of passing a few of these and taking a small share.

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Race 2: NW $8,500 L5 or $17,000 L10 AE: OPT CLAIMING $25,000

(1) SOUTHWIND AVENGER moves inside following a mild effort from the 10-hole and he enters contention in a spot where he should get a good trip; slight nod. (6) ON THE ROPES coasted to a win last week in a race where he was never seriously threatened and he should be the one to beat here. (3) H P BRUXELLES has a similar profile as the choice and she should be heard from early in this mile; using. (2) BEYOND KRONOS should take a share vs. these if he stays flat this week.

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Race 3: NW3 or $50,000 LT

(2) UNDRTHSOUTHRNSUN N couldn't stave off a razor-sharp rival last week in a fast mile. He looks best here and he should be tough to beat. (3) HES SWIFT likely stepped up too high last week. His race two starts back puts him in the Exacta picture and he is likely to be much more aggressive early tonight. (7) TWIN B EAGLE is capable of producing wickedly-fast speed on his best day but he can also be erratic. He is playable in this spot but I'd demand a price considering his stakes season is right around the corner. (1) PEMBROOK LEGACY N should be good for another small share vs. this group.

Race 4: NW $8,000 L5 or $16,800 L10 - Pick 4

(5) HERVEY HANOVER double jumped in class last week after dominating lesser foes two starts back. He fits much better here and he should be right there vs. these. (1) GO WEST GO FAST also drops and he was beaten only by the pocket sitter who got a perfect trip two starts back in this class and he figures here; using. (7) CASIMIR RICHIE P took a mark of 1:49 3/5 here last year and he comes in off a sharp win in Ohio. He could try to wire these and he is dangerous in this spot. (6) NICKLE BAG gutted out a dead heat win last week and he isn't out of place in this spot but I prefer to use him underneath.

Race 5: NW $11,000 L5 or $24,000 L9 AE: OPT CLAIMING $30,000

(2) MATTICULOUS GB moves into the Johnson barn for his return to Mohawk Park and he was winning Preferreds here while pacing sub-1:50 miles last summer so you know he isn't over his head here; top call. (6) SWEET DEISEL powers home every week and he'll get there soon; maybe tonight? (3) REAL SURREAL was used up by the time he reached the 5/8ths pole last week. He could get a much easier trip from an inside post tonight and he isn't out of this. (9) MAYHEM HANOVER fits better here and he could be sent hard this week in his second start back over the Mohawk track; using underneath.

Race 6: NW $12,000 L5 or $26,000 L10 AE: OPT CLAIMING $35,000 - Pick 5

Does this race come down to (5) GRANDMA HEIDI and (2) MUSCLE FASHION battling down the stretch again this week? Probably, and the nod goes to the former who is tough to pass when she is at her best. (3) DONATOVER was hammered at the windows Monday night but he was no match for a repeat winner. He can take another share in this spot. (7) DANCER HALL should be passing some of these late and I see him rounding out the Tri or Super.

Race 7: NW $16,000 L5 or $29,000 L10 or NW $130,000 LT AE: OPT CLM $45,000

(9) UHTRED gets off the rail here and the 9-hole is likely better for him to blast off the gate and get a spot near the front where he likes to be. His price should be better here and he gets the nod. (7) SUNDOWN KID exits some tough races in New Jersey and if he brings his best race his rivals here could be in trouble; using. (6) EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN fits well here and he draws perfectly. He is another that is likely blasting and he is in with a good chance here. (1) GROOVY JOE had no chance the way his tripped played out last week. He can take a slice here.

Race 8: 5YO and Younger NW5 or $95,000 - Pick 4

(6) COLD CREEK CABO dominated similar last week and he is hard to go past here. (5) BETTOR SUN had no match for the choice's 26 1/5 kicker but that was still a good effort and he stands a good chance to complete the Exacta again. (9) SPRINGBRIDGE JIM paced a 26 1/5 kicker to keep pace with the choice and he can take another share here. (2) CAPTAIN VIDEO is capable of much better than he has been showing and perhaps the switch back to Moreau's barn will wake him up.

Race 9: NW $3,000 L5 or $7,000 L10

(6) AREUKIDINME CABBIE got to stretch his legs now he draws much better racing in a similar class tonight; speed blast coming? (7) MONEYMAN HILL was a decent third in a fast mile and he should be the main rival to the choice. (10) KWIK TALKIN drops to a much better spot and he picks up Roy. He is another that I expect will leave more alertly today; using. (1) CORTEZ THE KILLER should get a better trip this week and save more for the back 1/2. I can see him passing a few to round out the Tri or Super.

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Race 10: PREFERRED

(2) CENTURY FARROH was picked off very late last week and I'll stick with him here expecting slight improvement in his second start back over this track. (4) SINTRA is always tough racing on his home track and he will likely be the one to fend off. (6) WHEELS ON FIRE shoots for five straight wins and you should get another square price if you are backing him tonight. I'll use him underneath in a race that became tougher with the return of Sintra. (5) HAIL CHRISTIAN N comes off a game first-over effort and he should take another slice here.

Race 11: NW $8,000 L5 or $16,800 L10

Driver Henry had his choice of three here and he went with class-jumping (2) HEISMAN PLAYER who was sharp in defeat vs. a strong winner in his first start back at Mohawk Park. I'll stab here with this gelding who is sure to offer a good price. (9) PLAY JET RAY lacked room briefly in the lane last week then he followed some unyielding dead heat winners home. He should be a threat here. (10) ROCKIN IN HEAVEN drops and he gets Roy. Maybe he'll reverse tactics and speed blast here which he is quite capable of; using. (7) FIXED IDEA’s 2021 debut was good and he can take slice here. (1) POINTOMYGRANSON steps up off a game win but I don't love the rail post for him here; small share predicted.