Woodbine Mohawk Park: Monday 3/16 Analysis

Meet Stats – 224 – 712 / $1241.30 (-$182.70)
Best Bets – 32 – 68 / $113.20 (- $22.80)
Spot Plays – 17 – 67 / $104.40 (-$29.40)
Best Bet – CORNERSTONE - (7TH)
Spot Play – MAJOR MUSCLE - (10TH)
Early Pick 5 – 2,7,8/7/5,9,10/2,3,7/1,3,9 = $16.20
Late Pick 5 – 5,7/1/3,6/1,2/1,4,10 = $4.80
Early Pick 4 – 2,3,7/1,3,9/5,7/1 = $18
Late Pick 4 – 1/3,6/1,2/1,4,10 = $12

Race 1 – 4YO and Younger NW1 or $8,600 LT - **GTD $75,000 Pick 5**

(7) TYMAL RIGGS draws poorly again but in this his third start he may get put into this race earlier; slight nod. (8) VICTOR INVICTUS got free a split-second too late last week and his furious late rally fell just short. He should be right there again. (2) ROCKADERO's lone 2020 qualifier indicates that he could be much-improved; using. (5) MORE MAGIC raced decently here last week, and she should contend for a share again.

Race 2- F&M CLM HDCP $10,000 to $12,000

(7) LUCKY PLAYER faces many of the same rivals she handled last week, and she likely wins and gets claimed again tonight. (6) MISS ROCKADALI can't get past the choice, but she is a good bet to complete a chalky Exacta. (2) XELENE BAYAMA shows improving form and she can take a slice again here. (5) E R RHONDA disappointed last week and I'll play to beat her out of the Tri here.

Race 3 – NW $11,000 L5 or $22,000 L10 AE: OPT CLM $30,000

(10) MAJOR MUSCLE wasn't going to chase down the classy Dunbar Hall last week. This is a better spot and he could roll by late here. (5) MORALLY FLEXIBLE is obvious having fallen only a nose short last week; using. (9) SEVEN IRON blasted and lasted so a similar strategy is likely here and I'll use him in this Pick 5. (4) ON THE SLY is capable of better and he can enter contention for a minor share here.

Race 4 – 4YO and Younger NW1 or $8,600 LT - Pick 4

(7) TYMAL TAROT attracts McClure here for his sophomore debut so I'll take a stab with him in a race with little form. (2) MS MISCHIEF MAKER is worth a look on the trainer change to Vanderkemp here. (3) GAMBLIN ROAD's race at London puts him in the picture vs. this group; using. (1) TRAVELLER lands in a good spot for a debut and he can take a share vs. these.

Race 5 - NW $3,400 L5 or $8,100 L10

(3) PHIL THE THRILL closed well in a fast mile last week. He can beat these if he gets into a live flow. (9) WHITE HAIR ROCKS is likely to get sent to the front on the class drop to the bottom level and he can take these a long way if he clears quickly. (1) OSBORNE SEELSTER pressured the leader in the same race that the choice exits, and he should contend here from close range. (4) DOVUTO HANOVER was bought back by driver Drury and partner in February, It shouldn't take long for him to get back on track but I'll give him one.

Race 6 - CLM HDCP $10,000 to $12,000

(7) TOMY TERROR is in a good spot to control this race after getting claimed again last week; top call. (5) REAL WICKED is the other fresh claim who should contend here, and I'll use these two in the multis. (4) MISTER GODRO is likely to try to sit a trip close to the front and pounce late. he is another possibility. (6) MACKTWOWILLDEW should pass a few of these late; using underneath.

Race 7 - 5YO and Younger NW2 (F&M3) or $20,000 (F&M $25,000)

I don't see any reason why (1) CORNERSTONE can't dominate these like he did last week; call to repeat. (2) CHARMBO PRINCE raced well to be 2nd to the choice but he was no match. He is an Exacta factor again. (8) UP AND TRENDING is likely to be winding up from far back again and his rally likely falls short. (5) MALCOLM G found the wire in time to break his maiden on the 22nd try. These are much tougher; small share predicted.

Race 8 - CLM $8,000

(6) EMPTYTHETILL is the only horse with decent recent form here so he gets the nod. (3) ON CRUISE CONTROL comes back quick and draws better. He is in with a shot here. (4) SECTIONLINE ROCK drops in for a tag; consider for Tri bets. (2) MCSINNER MAN can pass a couple of these late and make it into the Super.

Race 9 - PREFERRED

(1) P L JILL keeps rolling along and she'll be tough to beat again here. (2) ON THE ROPES was cutting into the choice's lead at the wire last week. He is the logical alternative. (3) DUNBAR HALL beat easier, but he has competed at this level with success before. I'll use him underneath this time. (8) B YOYO is always a good one to use on the bottom of Tris and Supers.

Race 10 - NW $16,500 L5 or $28,000 L10 or NW $120,000 LT AE: OPT CLM $40,000

(4) BUZZ drops back to where he won two starts back and he should be a major player vs. this group. (1) PIKACHU HANOVER was only a neck behind the choice in that race and the rail post should be good for him; using. (10) REFI can get a good trip following the #1 horse here; consider for the exotics. (8) WHAT A RUSH should pass some of these in the lane and land in the High-5. (3) ST JAMES GATE is another relentless closer who should make the ticket here.