Woodbine Mohawk Park: Friday 3/20 Analysis

Meet Stats – 230 – 732 / $1267.60 (-$196.40)
Best Bets – 32 – 70 / $112.60 (- $27.40)
Spot Plays – 16 – 69 / $99.80 (-$38.20)
Best Bet – SO AWESOME – (1ST)
Spot Play – STORMONT CHARLOTTE – (8TH)
Early Pick 5 – 4/5/2,4,8/3/3,4 = $1.20
Late Pick 5 – 2,3/1,10/5,7,8/6,7/1,4,7 = $14.40
Early Pick 4 – 3/3,4/2,3/1,10 = $8
Late Pick 4 – 1,10/5,7,8/6,7/1,4,7 = $36

Race 1 – F&M NW $3,000 L5 or $9,100 L10 - **GTD $75,000 Pick 5**

(4) SO AWESOME qualified faster than her rivals in this race have been racing. That is an automatic play for me. (3) BIDFORA HUG was a narrow winner last time she dropped to this level where she fits better; using. (5) TAJMEALLOVER has been racing better of late and the drop should help her too. (10) SOS BAMBIE should work out a decent trip here. Give her a look for the Super.

Race 2- F&M NW $16,000 L5 or $28,000 L10 or NW $150,000 LT AE: OPT CLM $35,000

(5) RECLAMATION was impressive in victory last week, fighting off a third 1/4 challenger and pulling away to an easy win; call to repeat. (4) KLOOF STREET should be forwardly placed early here on the class drop; Exactor factor. (1) LADY ROCKNROLLA A should leave better from the rail and she is another who should be in the mix. (7) SPORTY TORI gets Young back for a second drive and she drops. She should be coming late for a share.

Race 3 – NW $6,000 L5 or $14,000 L10 AE: OPT CLM $20,000

(2) SILVERLODE steps up here but she looked sharp last week and she may be up to it. (8) BOO THANG faces considerably easier in this spot and he should be heard from. (4) NOTHING BUT MUSCLE is capable of better. Look for him to be closing for a share this time. (3) DOTTIE is another good one to use underneath in this spot.

Race 4 – F&M NW $6,000 L5 or $13,000 L10 AE: OPT CLM $18,000 - Pick 4

This is a good spot for (3) JAN who is likely to make front and go right down the road. (2) TAKEYOURBREATHAWAY can get a good trip here racing near the front and she could complete the Exacta in this spot. (4) BETTER SINGLE gets major post relief here. She is in the mix for the exotics. (5) PRETTY HOT was a game winner last week but facing tougher here she is likely to be a fringe player.

Race 5 - F&M 5YO and Younger NW3 or $62,000

(4) SMILE SALLY was bought privately following her most recent win and she looks good here to notch a third straight victory. (3) BACK IN THE GAME was right there with the choice last week and she should be the main danger again. (5) ERIKAS SHADOW and (1) MOCODRA are both good ones to use on the bottom of Tris and Supers in this spot.

Race 6 - F&M NW $11,000 L5 or $22,000 L10 AE: OPT CLM $25,000 – Pick 5

It's hard to go past (2) MAJOR LEAGUE N's 1:51 3/5 qualifier and a big speed try should be coming here. (3) WATCH MY LUCK had a long, tough trip vs. a strong leader who failed to yield the front. She could upset here if she lands in the choice's pocket at the start. (6) PARISIAN BLUE CHIP drops and she should be passing many of these late; consider for the exotics. (4) BALFAST N is likely to get a more patient drive here. Look for her late.

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

(10) COVER STORY raced tough last time, but she was no match for the very good Laura's Love. With that rival not in here, Cover Story gets top call. (1) LAILA BLUE should get a decent trip racing on or near the lead; Exacta factor. (5) SIOCHAN has improving form and she can get another piece here. (7) RETICENT HANOVER can pass a few of these mares late and take a slice.

Race 8 - NW $3,000 L5 or $7,000 L10

(7) STORMONT CHARLOTTE may be able to go right down the road in this spot facing a field that has spotty form. (5) YOOOUKILIS has raced better in his last two and he should be dangerous here. (8) HETTIES COMMANDER fits well here, but post may doom him to a smaller share. (3) WORTHYOURATTENTION can improve in his second local start; consider for the bottom of the exotics.

Race 9 – Fillies and Mares Preferred Handicap

(7) SO MUCH MORE tried to pass them all last week in Open company while the leader was pacing a 27-flat kicker. She will have to catch the surging (6) SLY ELEANOR N here, but she should be up to the task. (3) SANDBETWEENURTOES has been racing better recently and she can take a share here. (1) WINDSONGMAGNIFIQUE has been solid for weeks and she is worth a look for the bottom of the Tri or Super at a price.

Race 10 – F&M CLM HDCP $15,000 to $18,000 for NW $85,000 LT

(7) P L LIGHTNING had an impossible trip last week and she was still only beaten 4 1/2 lengths. She should get a better trip here; top call. (4) K J ALISON was also out the route and she remains a viable contender with a better trip likely tonight. (1) AKITA BAYAMA could fall into a golden trip racing near the front here, but she is still winless this year; demand a price. (9) MYSTIC SEELSTER is in solid form but she likes the front and post 9 will likely be tough on her here. I would also demand a price if backing her. (2) HIGHMOON SUNSHINE produced one of her best recent efforts last week and she is one that could better this rating.