Woodbine Harness

Woodbine Mohawk Park: Analysis for Thursday 9/8

Garnet Barnsdale|Sep 06, 2022

Meet Stats: 485 -- 1510 / $2,513.00 (-$507.00)

Best Bets: 76 -- 139 / $259.60 (-$19.40)

Spot Plays: 36 -- 140 / $250.30 (-$26.80)

Best Bet: SALDANA HANOVER (4TH)

Spot Play: ARIZONA (5TH)

Early Pick 5: 4,9/5,6/1,5/7/2,7,8 = $4.80

Late Pick 5: 1,8/1,2,5,7/1,6,7/6,7/8,9 = $19.20

Early Pick 4: 7/2,7,8/1,8/1,2,5,7 = $24

Late Pick 4: 1,2,5,7/1,6,7/6,7/8,9 = $48

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

(9) SOUTHWIND COORS takes a massive drop here after taking a share in the Wellwood and he should be pointed to the front leaving the gate; top call. (4) WARRAWEE XALT comes off two solid efforts where he was 2nd by a length and now his price will climb. He is the other one that I'll use in the Pick 5. (3) WARRAWEE YANG qualified nicely for this after getting hung out in the Millard Farms final. I prefer to use him underneath tonight. (2) WHAT AN ANGEL is tough but this is a tougher spot; small share predicted.

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Race 2: 2YO Fillies NW1 or $5,100

(5) FREESTARFLIGHT raced great last week considering she was parked most of the way and now she gets Henry in the bike. I could see her wiring these. (6) INDRA finished 3rd, just behind the choice in her debut, and she would be no surprise here in her second start; using. (4) ASHLEES SWEETIE will likely pass a few of these late and take a share. (7) SIS will likely leave hard for position and ride a good trip to a share.

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Race 3: 5YO and Younger NW2 (F&M3) or $25,000

(5) ILBENEEDINSTITCHES fires back quickly after taking a share in a Grand Circuit race on Saturday night here and she can take her first win in 2022 tonight. (1) JOKIC is a 2-year-old facing elders but he is good enough to beat these if he gets put into the race; using. (6) SEEKING SALVATION faces tougher coming off a nice maiden win, but he is sure-gaited and consistent; can take a share tonight. (7) FIREINSIDEMYVEINS qualified quickly for this and he is worth a look for the exotics.

Race 4: 2YO Fillies NW1 or $5,100 Pick 4

(7) SALDANA HANOVER was going to be much closer than she finished in her debut but she suffered interference and was taken about eight lanes wide coming off the final turn to avoid some confusion. I think McNair sends her tonight; top call. (4) ARRHYTHMIC DREAM comes off a strong closing effort and she should be the main threat here. (2) LUCK OF AN ANGEL is the only winner in the field but she has missed close to three months. I'll use her underneath. (6) UNCONTROLLED can close for another small share in this spot.

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

(7) ARIZONA took heavy action at the windows last week and she was live but came up against a rival that paced out of her skin while breaking her maiden. This filly can beat this group; top call. (2) SPEAKTOYOURMANAGER followed the choice but she was empty late. I can see her being closer in this field; Exacta factor. (8) FEEL ITINYOURHANDS produced a nice late close last week and she can take another share here. (3) MUSIC BOX NOISE takes frequent shares. I can see her rounding out the Super tonight.

Race 6: 5YO and |Younger NW1 or $7,000 LT

(8) TOP DOWN has already won at this level and he drops and gets Macdonald back facing a suspect group; top call. (1) CM SAVEWILL GL drops out of Grassroots and almost won in this class three starts back; slight nod. (4) ALL DIESEL has hinted at having some talent in both his starts and Hie won with a 35-1 shot already this week; using underneath. (6) BARROOM BRAWL BOYS should show speed and take another small slice as has become the norm with him.

Race 7: NW $3,700 L5 or $8,000 L10 AE: Starters for a purse of $9K or less L3 or OPT CLM $20,000 Pick 4

(2) I GOT THE LOOKS raced great first-up last week but he provided perfect cover for the winner. He can beat these if he finds a slightly easier trip. (7) LAZZARO was bet like he couldn't lose when claimed last week and he produced a huge mile uncovered on the rim to win going away. He should be a threat here despite facing tougher. (1) FRANKS ANGEL tripped-out on the choice's cover and he converted. He is an obvious threat right back. (5) SERENITY CRUISE raced well to get a slice last week and he is in the exotics mix.

Race 8: 4YO and Younger NW1 or $7,000 LT

(6) CONTROL THE SMILE should be on a two-game win streak except that he moved too late last week at Grand River. I'll call him to upset here. (1) RAISING SAND raced great in defeat last week and he is the obvious threat. (7) HOWYOUPLAY THEGAME has been decent in all three starts and he gets a huge driver change for this Mohawk debut. These are the types of races that Macdonald wins regularly and this one is hard to toss. (4) NIGHT SHADOW showed a bit of late zip last week. I can see him closing for a share.

Race 9: Claiming $15,000 to $18,000 for NW $71,000 LT

(7) BIG ACE looked like he was on his way to another win until he jumped it off last week and now he gets Cullen back in the bike racing off the claim. He can rebound here. (6) JIM STRIKESITRICH is on a roll but he exits the top barn here. He is an obvious contender but I won't take a short price. (1) DO YOU SEE IT brings some good form in from the B tracks and he can pass many of these late to take a piece. (3) ADRENALINE RUSH likely sits another good trip to take a share.

Race 10: Claiming $15,000 to $18,000 for NW $29,500 LT

(8) ALMOST THERE BOSS beat most of these last week. He has a good chance to repeat with the main threat likely coming from class-dropping (9) COOLSUNSHINE this week. I'll use both in the late multi-race wagers. (3) TOUCHEM ALL JOE raced decently first-up last week and he can be closer if he finds an easier trip tonight; using underneath. (5) BANKROLL brings some good form with him from Ottawa and he can take a slice here. (4) HES REALLY KEEN has been right there in most of recent starts and he should be part of the High-5.