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Woodbine Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:05 PM ET; Claiming $52.4k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.
- #2 SIL’S GAMBLE (3-1): Top pick. Race may setup for this runner.
- #7 CRUMLIN TROUBLE (12-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #4 DANCETOTHERHYTHM (2-1): Major Player. May be able find the right setup. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #5 PRINCESSONAMISSION (9-2): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 2 – 7 – 4 – 5
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 2,4,5
Woodbine Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:39 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115.1k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #1 ONEHOTMESS (2-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Comes in with solid form.
- #5 SALTED (7-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Good race flow for this runner.
- #6 DAZZLING CRUISER (3-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Hard to argue with the recent races.
- #2 TIZ READY (6-1): Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Recent races are solid.
Selections: 1 – 5 – 6 – 2
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 1,5,6
Woodbine Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:11 PM ET; Optional Claiming $63.8k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.
- #4 HIGHLAND BLUE (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Fits well with this group.
- #1 SPEEDY BEAR (8-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #5 PHILIP BANKS (2-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Has experience at this level.
- #8 RED WEAVER (6-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Fukumoto puts this one in with a chance.
Selections: 4 – 1 – 5 – 8
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 4,5,8
Woodbine Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:43 PM ET; Optional Claiming $63.8k; 7 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.
- #2 MIRAMICHI (10-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
- #9 BRENGUNGIRL (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Aebly and Attard team up on this one.
- #7 MORE MONEY HUNNY (3-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #8 GO GIFFEN (6-1): Major Player. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Fast enough on paper to compete.
Selections: 2 – 9 – 7 – 8
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 2,9,7
Woodbine Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:15 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115.1k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #8 LIKELY STORY (3-1): Prime Win Player. Top connections on the circuit with Husbands and Casse.
- #5 ELUSIVE YAUPON (4-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #3 UNDERCOVER AGENT (8-1): Fringe Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Potential to kick home late.
- #7 TWIST OF SUGAR (5-2): Fringe Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 8 – 5 – 3 – 7
The Plays
Win: #8 at 5-2
Exacta: 8/ 5,7
Woodbine Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:47 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115.1k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 10 runners.
- #9 SOUPERRAZZLEDAZZLE (4-1): Top pick. Races that could beat these. Pace figures factor early and late.
- #2 KINZIE GIRL (20-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Balanced pace figures.
- #5 SUPERFLY CHICK (8-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
- #3 DUNMORE BEACH (5-2): Major Player. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 9 – 2 – 5 – 3
The Plays
Win: #9 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 9,5,3
Woodbine Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:19 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $117.6k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 6 runners.
- #4 LUZ DE LA LUNA (4-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Barn has been solid.
- #1 SHIFTY (6-5): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Balanced pace figures.
- #2 PURR FACTOR (3-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Flores and Gittens team up on this one.
- #5 ECSTASY (12-1): Major Player. Moran and Attard team up on this one. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 4 – 1 – 2 – 5
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 4,1,2
Woodbine Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:51 PM ET; Optional Claiming $63.8k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #8 CONNOR (5-2): Best bet of the card. Races competitive with the top contenders. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #4 STRATUS (7-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #2 WELLER GREEN (3-1): Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Previous success in similar race types.
- #5 LONNY’S GAMBLE (6-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 8 – 4 – 2 – 5
The Plays
Win: #8 at 1-1
Exacta: 8/ 4,2
Pick 3 (race 8-10): #8 with #2,7,1,6 with #4,8,2,5
Woodbine Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:23 PM ET; Ontario Derby $150k; 1 1/8 M All Weather; Field of 7 runners.
- #2 MANSETTI (8-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Barn has been solid.
- #7 SPECIAL SESSION (12-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Top connections on the circuit with Husbands and Casse.
- #1 HE’S NOT JOKING (8-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Has experience at this level.
- #6 WAGSTAFF (8-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 2 – 7 – 1 – 6
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 2,7,1
Woodbine Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:55 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120.7k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #4 PLAYMEA TUNE (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #8 OLD CHESTNUT (10-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #2 VICTORY ACHIEVED (5-2): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Top connections on the circuit with Husbands and Casse.
- #5 SOUPED UP (8-1): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 4 – 8 – 2 – 5
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-1
Trifecta: 4/ 2,5/ 2,5,8
Woodbine Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 6:26 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $32.5k; 7 F All Weather; Field of 11 runners.
- #8 SOUPER STRIDER (3-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Races competitive with the top contenders.
- #1 ASHUKA (4-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #6 EARNING MY EARS (15-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip.
- #3 DROGON (8-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 8 – 1 – 6 – 3
The Plays
Win: #8 at 5-2
Exacta: 8/ 1,3
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