Woodbine Mohawk Park: Horses to watch from December 19 - December 23

Thursday, December 19

QUAN BLUE CHIP (POPUP) was out a long way behind poor cover, rallied wide and got up for 2nd in good effort.

GREEN MONSTER (NW1) closed well chasing the super longshot home and would be no surprise in next.

GOLDEN LEADER (POPUP) brushed early and was a handy winner. Got claimed and should find another win or two soon.

GAELIC PIPER (NW1) tucked, sat pocket in good 2nd best effort.

Friday, December 20

ARAGONITE (CLM20000) was parked to the lead and never looked back. Should be able to take another.

HIGHLANDBEACHLOVER (POPUP) closed well from second over to be second best to the front-stepping prohibitive favorite.

PIPEWRENCH CHARLIE (POPUP) rallied late between horses and game out second place to the favorite.

EXCITING MIA (NW2FM) closed well from 3rd over, hit best stride a step or two late and would be no surprise.

BETTOR THAN PRIDE (POPUP) rallied the final quarter, reached cover by the lane and closed with speed to earn a look in next.

DREBIN (NW3) left well, got shuffled, brushed and crushed in latest.

Saturday, December 21

STOPWATCH (NWW1) beaten favorite was making third move challenging the final turn and broke. Do not ignore next race or two.

TWIN B ALLIANCE (MW1) flashed some good late speed from far back and finished with good pace.

T H BOOMTOWN (NW22750/2-3YO) finished full of pace and just missed in 3-horse photo.

HES EXPRESS (NW8800FM) tucked and was shuffled when the lead changed the final turn, angled, hit stride a bit too late but could have better luck in next.

Monday, December 23

ROCK AND TWIST (CLMHCP30/40000) went down the road in the snow, tired but was second best to the tripped-out winner.

RILKOFF (NW2570) finished full of pace from an impossible spot but was second best at the end.

CHULO (NW2500) tucked, brushed and crushed impressively and should take another even facing better.

QUEBEC HANOVER (NW14000) wired the field totally in control and will be hard beat in next.

SAULSBROOK IAN (NW8000) beaten favorite moved much too late but finished steadily and should not be ignored.