Woodbine Mohawk Park: Analysis for Thursday 3/25

Meet Stats: 70/200 - $357.50 (-$43.50)

Best Bets: 9/20 - $26.40 (-$14,60)

Spot Plays: 7/20 - $42.40 (+$12.40)

Best Bet: LIFETIMEEXPERIENCE (3RD)

Spot Play: MONTY MONO (5TH)

Early Pick 5: 2,3,5/5,7,9/5/2,4,8/2,5,6 = $16.20

Late Pick 5: 4,5/4,7,8/1,2,5,8/4/2,4,7,8 = $19.20

Early Pick 4: 2,4,8/2,5,6/5/4,7,8 = $27

Late Pick 4: 4,7,8/1,2,5,8/4/2,4,7,8 = $48

Race 1: F&M 5YO and Younger NW2 or $15,000 LT $100,000 Pick 5**

Despite only winning by a head last week, (3) COLD FREEZE looked like she was always going to get there and she gets the call to repeat. (5) MARETRAFFICCONTROL took a mark of 1:54 2/5 over this track last year and this should be a much easier spot for her dropping out of the Blizzard series; using. (2) AINT SHE PERFECT was in a tough spot last week, trying to rally into a 27 3/5 kicker. A better trip puts her right there and she gets driver Henry, who returns to action tonight. (9) ALWAYSABEACHDAY raced well coming off the break, but from the widest post I'll use her underneath tonight.

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Race 2: 4YO and Younger NW1 or $7,000 LT

In a race that appears as wide-open as they come, I'll take a swing with (9) HP RUNNING MASS, who is a 1/2-brother to $448K earner HP Titania Runner, who won an OSS Gold race on debut. (5) MUSCLE BUILDER showed big speed in his winning qualifier on 3/18 and he could be the one to catch here; using. First-up wasn't the trip for (7) MUSCLE JACK last week. Getting his nose on the gate could make a big difference for him this week and you know his price will go up. (2) CASSANDRA CRUISIN probably slowed it down too much in the middle stages of the race last week. I see her taking a share tonight.

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Race 3: 4YO and Younger NW1 or $7,000 LT

(5) LIFETIMEEXPERIENCE, a $100K Lexington buy, is a full-brother to 1:48 2/5 pacer Thinkbig Dreambig. Trainer Macintosh sends them ready and he looks well prepared for this debut; top call. (4) ROCKNROLLS SHADOW should race better in this spot where the switch to Macdonald and the class drop can wake him up; Exacta factor. (3) WANT A BEACH qualified nicely for this. He could be a different horse at age 3; using underneath. (2) SPORTS CORP finished well in his latest qualifier and he can take a slice on debut.

Race 4: CLAIMING HANDICAP $10,000 to $12,000 Pick 4

(8) FLUFF ME UP goes for trainer West who moves many up off the claim. I'll give him the nod here. (4) NORWEGIAN DAD was hammered at the windows when claimed by Shepherd last week. I expect an aggressive McNair steer here; using. (2) ARRAKIS fits better in a claimer and he's the third one that I'll use on multi-race tickets. (7) MONTALBANO BI is always in the mix but he can't seem to notch a win; using on the bottom.

Race 5: CLAIMING HANDICAP $10,000 to $12,000

(2) MONTY MONO moves back inside where he obviously has a much better chance and he looks solid in this spot. (5) UNCAGED was claimed by Puddy out of a race where he produced a good effort and he should be a factor tonight vs. this group. (6) ALWAYS N THE MONEY is in great form and he was claimed by Byron for himself. He's hard to toss here. (8) ALWAYSYOURWAY is another claimed horse that is worth a look for the exotics.

Race 6: NW3 (F&M5) or $45,000 (F&M $56,250) LT Pick 5

(5) HIGH GEAR NO FEAR was on a roll last year when last seen and he qualified well for this return. He should resume his winning ways against these. (4) TYMAL RIGGS is improving and I won't penalize him for working out a perfect trip last week; using. (3) TYMAL TAROT may be better racing off a helmet and he is another who should be in the mix again tonight; using underneath. (1) PRINCESSPARTYPANTS should pass a few of these late and land in the Tri or Super.

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Race 7: CLAIMING HANDICAP $15,000 to $18,000 for NW $75,000 LT Pick 4

(8) CURIOUS CORTEZ was a game winner when claimed last week and I'll give him the call to repeat despite drawing a wide post. (4) SALVADORS SUN was right there with the choice and he could turn the tables if he finds some cover this week; using. (7) PORTRSTOWNCHRIS IR is always closing and if there is any serious battling up front, he could capitalize late. (5) BANKROLL is hot but these are tougher; using on the bottom.

Race 8: 5YO and Younger NW2 (F&M 3) or $20,000 (F&M $25,000)

(8) IGLARE AM showed some talent at 2 and I like the 27 1/5 kicker from her 3/18 qualifier; slight nod. (2) SPUN FROM MAGIC races well for Christoforou and he is in with an upset chance here. (1) LIFEINTHESLAMMER was a good Grassroots horse last year and her 3/18 qualifier was decent; using. (5) TITANIC KATE can produce a nice late kick on her best day and she isn't out of this in a race where it makes sense to price shop.

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

(4) MAGIC NIGHT tried to gun out of there last week from the 9-hole but he got hung the mile. From a much better post he has a good chance of leading these all the way tonight. (8) PRICELESS RULER raced well when claimed and now he gets Henry. Give him a look for the Exacta. (9) NEON LIGHTS can improve here getting his nose back on the gate and he may provide some value to the Tri or Super. (5) TOTALLY RIPPED produces a sharp late rally once in a while and he could sneak into the exotics tonight.

Race 10: CLAIMING $15,000 for NW $50,000 LT

(7) GENERAL LEE kicked in late to catch a leader that was game in defeat last week and thinking he will improve in his second start over this track, I'll give him the call to repeat. (8) HP I GOT TOPLAY faces easier dropping in for a tag; speed blast coming? (4) READY TO RUMBLE N is getting closer and he will pass them all one of these weeks; maybe tonight? (2) JUSTA BANDIT was good racing off the claim and notching a win. Now he picks up Henry. He's hard to toss in this spot. (6) RIOT should be passing a few of these late. Using on the bottom of Super and High-5 bets.