Woodbine Mohawk Park: Analysis for Thursday 2/22

Top Pick Stats: 86 - 292 / $423.00 (-$161.00)

Best Bets: 14 - 27 / $43.30 (-$10.70)

Spot Plays: 3 - 26 / $10.20 (-$41.80)

Best Bet: ETERNALLY HANOVER (7TH)

Spot Play: DOUBLE DIPPIN (3RD)

Early Pick 5: 3,6,8/6/2,5/4,5,6,9/3,8,9 = $14.40

Late Pick 5: 1,3/6/1,3,7/7/2,4,9,10 = $4.80

Early Pick 4: 4,5,6,9/3,8,9/1,3/6 = $4.80

Late Pick 4: 6/1,3,7/7/2,4,9,10 = $2.40

Race 1: 5YO and younger NW1 or $7,000 LT **Gtd. $100,000 Pick 5**

$52,000 Lexington buy (3) CONVOY HALL is a 1/2 to several winners, most notable $285K earner Criquette Hall (1:54 3/5 S.) and he looks well prepped by conditioner McIntosh. I’ll give this debutante the nod. (6) CALLIXTUS HANOVER was bet like he couldn’t lose his debut but he didn’t cooperate, breaking stride at the start and again in the stretch. His price should be better here and he can contend if he stays flat. (8) DANCING DOVER made a big recovery to win but was set back under the continuous break rule. He is another that can win if he stays flat. (10) JONNY BOOTS is yet another coming off a break in stride. He can crack the exotics if he stays flat.

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Race 2: CLM $20,000 for NW $37,250 LT

(6) CHASING GOOSEBUMPS was an easy winner as expected last week after racing his eyeballs out in defeat two starts back. He is the clear horse to beat here and he gets the call to repeat. (2) P H JIM was bet heavily last week but he came up against a rival that raced out of his skin. He is the logical alternative to the choice here. (7) BEACH BOOTS took action on the driver change to Borth and he was put into the race early and followed the choice home. He should be an exotics factor right back. (8) SKY LOW LOW can close for another small share.

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Race 3: 5YO and younger NW2 (F&M3) or $33,000 LT

(5) DOUBLE DIPPIN qualified faster in victory than tonight’s rivals have been racing for a purse and his mile was trotted over a track rated one second slow; top call. (2) HANDSOME HANK’s 2024 form is solid, he shows three good efforts at this track in three starts. He is useable here despite stepping up to NW2. (4) ULTRA LADY S was elevated to the win last week due to her rival violating the breaking rule. She looks like a fringe player here. (6) VIMY RIDGE VENTI is capable of taking a small share in this field.

Race 4: F&M CLM HDCP $14,000 to $18,000 - Pick 4

(5) GOLDIES ROCKIN adds Lasix here which likely explains her last pari-mutuel start. Macdonald sticks with her and I’ll give he a slight nod in a tough race. (9) LITTLEBEARCAT was one of three winners last Thursday for a hot barn and she should offer another good price here starting from post 9; using. (6) THE TURNING POINT closed relentlessly to beat conditioned claimers and she is worth a look here despite facing tougher. (4) GOING YARD’s strong tactical speed makes her dangerous and she is another that will offer a good price that is worth a look for the early multi-race tickets.

Race 5: Pop-Up Series Consolation F&M CLM $8,000

(8) DIALMEUP got an impossible parked trip last week now she gets the top driver racing off the Moreau claim. She should bound back here. (3) ITALIA SEELSTER’s sharp early speed should play well here and she has a shot to lead all the way; using. (9) REYS N A ROCKET caught the eye two starts back with a big closing effort and she could get a setup here. I’ll use her at a price. (2) SHOVANNA missed last week’s lag due to weather/transportation. She should be in the exotics mix tonight.

Race 6: F&M CLM $20,000 for NW $57,550 LT - Pick 5

(3) FATED FIRE was a winner at this level two starts back and she looks fastest here. She gets top billing over. (1) WAITINONAWOMAN, who was only 3/4 of a length behind the choice that night. She should be the main danger tonight. (7) ST LADS DARK ANGEL looked good on the lead until very late in the mile last week when she tired and got nailed. She should be good for another share here. (8) GIMMIE A CORONA was motoring late in the mile last week but it was too late. She can close for another slice tonight.

Race 7: 5YO and younger NW2 (F&M3) or $33,000 LT - Pick 4

(6) ETERNALLY HANOVER, who adds Lasix tonight, need only repeat his qualifying effort where he came close to beating Pemberton in fast time to beat these; top call. (9) C S GOLDPOLICY fires back on three days rest and he is fast enough to contend for a good share here. (8) MASS MARKET shows Gold lines from last year but also gait issues. He was 12 1/2 lengths behind the choice in that qualifier. I think he gets a careful drive here and I can see him closing late for a slice. (5) WHEELYGOODRINKER got a perfect drive and trip to win last week but these are tougher; small share predicted.

Race 8: CLM $20,000 for NW $37,250 LT

(7) STREET ART came up against a leader that freaked and bottomed out the field last week. He is the one to beat here and he gets top billing. (3) USUAL SUSPECT gets a driver switch to Macdonald after getting parked the mile. He could add some value to the late multi-race tickets; using. (1) PURRFECTLY BLUE is worth a look on the barn change alone after shipping north; using. (5) HESTONATOR was over bet last week against Chasing Goosebumps. He fits better here and I can see him landing in the bottom of the exotics.

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Race 9: F&M CLM HDCP $10,000 to $12,000

(7) HILLBILLY JET seems to win every time at this level and she should be tough in this small field. (6) SHAKEITIFYOUGOTIT was 2nd to the choice the last three times that rival won at this level and she can complete the Exacta again. (3) FURIOSA ships in from London sharp but she faces a tough task trying to beat the top two choices; using underneath. (4) PLAYA DUHARAS takes frequent shares at this level. She is a good one to use on the bottom.

Race 10: Pop-Up Series Final F&M CLM $8,000

(9) DEL DIGGITY was very impressive winning leg 2 and no doubt skipped last week’s leg to avoid getting claimed seeing as her two wins in legs 1+2 ensured her a spot in the final. She is the clear one to beat here. (2) GREYSTONE TREASURE looked good winning last week and she was claimed by a trainer that has started 2024 with three wins in 12 starts. She should be the main threat. (10) BOOKIE BABY has been good in all three legs of the series and she will get ignored here starting from the widest post. I’ll use her in the multis at a price. (4) SOMETHING ROYAL gets Roy in the bike here and her winning effort two starts back makes her worth a look. (1) BETCHULOVEME should close late for another share.