Woodbine Mohawk Park: Analysis for Thursday 4/1

Meet Stats: 86/242 - $431.60 (-$52.40)

Best Bets: 10/23 - $30.00 (-$16.00)

Spot Plays: 10/24 - $61.20 (+$13.20)

Best Bet: TYMAL RIGGS (8TH)

Spot Play: SO LONG HANOVER (6TH)

Early Pick 5: 4.8.9/1,3,8/1,5/4,8/3,5 = $14.40

Late Pick 5: 6,8,9/5,6,8/1/2,10/1,6,8,9 = $14.40

Early Pick 4: 4,8/3,5/6,8,9/5,6,8 = $36

Late Pick 4: 5,6,8/1/1,2,10/1,6,8,9 = $36

Race 1: CLAIMING HANDICAP $10,000 to $12,000 $100,000 Pick 5**

(8) ARRAKIS was a decent second when claimed. Now he goes for Moreau and a more aggressive approach is likely; top call. (9) MONTALBANO BI also races off the claim and he is worth using in the early Pick 5. (4) MEADOWBRANCH MEMO finally draws on the gate after a terrible string of drawing into the second tier. I can see him waking up in this spot; price look. (6) FLUFF ME UP gets post improvement tonight and that can lead to him landing in the Super.

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Race 2: 5YO and Younger NW2 or $15,000 LT

This race has the potential to set up for a closer with some expected fast leavers lined up both inside and outside. I'll side with (3) SONIC FLARE to notch the upset. (8) BLUEMOON BAYAMA was a sharp winner last week over the choice and if he can steal a breather, he will be tough to beat. (1) CENTURY HEINEKEN has shown potential in his brief career and he is another who could get a decent trip here; using. (9) MARLBANK ROAD took the fastest mark of any of these last week, but if he blasts tonight, he may help set things up for the choice. I'll use him underneath tonight.

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

(5) MASSTRO is in a much easier spot facing maidens tonight and he should be tough, likely racing on the lead. (1) WICKENBURGH raced well in his debut and kicked home well. He is in with a chance here. (6) GOLDEN COMPASS has been right there in both starts with Hudon driving, and from a good post draw he should be in the exotics mix tonight. (4) MUSCLE BUILDER should be prominent early again and he is a good one to use on the bottom of Tris and Supers.

Race 4: CLAIMING $15,000 for NW $50,000 LT Pick 4

(8) JUSTA BANDIT was game in defeat to a repeat winner and now he goes for Moreau racing off the claim. He should be tough here (and likely get claimed again). (4) READY TO RUMBLE N had a nice rally going when he broke in the lane last week just when it looked like he might roll up to win. He also races off the claim and he is in with a decent chance here. (7) SUNNY BO has had some gait issues recently but his recent qualifier is decent. He should be part of the exotics if he stays flat. (1) RIOT should get a better start here and I see him rallying for a small share.

Race 5: F&M 4YO and Younger NW1 or $7,000 LT

(3) AVONLEA SEELSTER uncorked a swift qualifying mile on 3/25 prepping for this sophomore debut and if she paces faster here, which she should, her rivals will likely be racing for 2nd. (5) SEA OF HOPE, a $45K Lexington buy, is a full-sister to a 1:50 4/5 pacer and she could provide some exotics value on debut. (6) A BETTER GAME is a 1/2-sister to useful local pacer Arya Stark and she looks ready to produce a good effort on debut; using underneath. (1) ASHLEES DELIGHT is another filly making her debut that could jump up and contend. Tab the tote for clues here.

Race 6: 5YO and Younger NW2 (F&M3) or $20,000 (F&M $25,000) Pick 5

(8) SO LONG HANOVER faces considerably easier tonight and she has the gate speed to overcome post 8. She should handle these. (9) HOPE SO looked good easily handling maidens last week and although this is tougher, she can be an Exacta factor vs. these. (6) RADICAL J J gets Macdonald in the bike for the first time and that makes him worth a look for the exotics as he is this barn's #1 driver. (4) FLY EAGLE FLY has licence to improve in his second race over the track. Give him a price look for the exotics.

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Race 7: F&M 5YO and Younger NW2 or $15,000 LT Pick 4

(5) AINT SHE PERFECT wasn't in a great spot last week trying to work first-up against an unyielding leader who was sprinting home, Henry takes the return drive and a more aggressive approach is likely tonight; top call. (8) STATE OF MIND exits a tough dash and she can last longer here facing easier. She's hard to leave off late multi-race tickets. (6) LADY AKILA kicked home in 27 2/5 in the same race the choice exits and she is worth considering for late Pick 4 and Pick 5 tickets. (7) LADY KATIE B should contend for a small share stepping up off a maiden-breaking win.

Race 8: NW3 (F&M5) or $45,000 (F&M $56,250) LT

(1) TYMAL RIGGS was a good 2nd last week despite finishing with broken equipment and he looks best here facing a few of the horses that finished behind him then. (5) HP STARLETTE raced well in the Wine and Roses series and she should get sent forward leaving the gate tonight. She should be the main danger. (6) TYMAL TAROT is going well now for trainer Hughes and driver Filion and he should be in the hunt again racing from close range. (3) ARCHIES STAR is capable of taking a slice in this spot; consider for the bottom of Tri and Super bets.

Race 9: 4YO and Younger NW1 or $7,000 LT

(10) LIFETIMEEXPERIENCE raced well in his debut without threatening the winner and he fits well vs. these. I'll give him the nod over (1) DR JOE, who wasn't far behind the choice last week. (2) WHOS WATCHING is another making his second start that can improve and get a more aggressive drive in this spot; using. (5) NORTHERN BACCARAT paced a solid back 1/2 last week and he is another possibility in a race with several options.

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

(8) ALWAYSYOURWAY did well to finish fourth considering the brutal park-out he suffered last week. Claimed by Auciello then, I'll give him the nod in what looks like an easier field. (9) ALWAYS N THE MONEY finished ahead of the choice but he had an easier trip. He too should be a threat racing off the claim tonight. (1) UNCAGED got hammered at the windows last week but never really threatened for the win. He is another fresh claim in with a decent chance here. (6) TWILITE ZONE picks up McClure tonight and he has an upset chance against this group. (4) FREDS NIGHT is worth a look for the bottom of the exotics getting off post 10 tonight after drawing that second-tier slot.