Best Bet - (2) DOUBLE PLAY - Race 4
Spot Play - (2) DARLIN DALLECKTRAH - Race 6
20-Cent Pick-5 – Race 1 - 2.3.6/1,4/1,4,7/2/1,6 - $7.20
20-Cent Early Pick-4 - Race 3 - 1,4,7/2/1,6/1,2,9 - $3.60
20-Cent Late Pick-4 - Race 8 - 2,3,4/1,3,5/2,3/2,5,6 - $10.80
Race 1 - (2) REDDIT HANOVER draws into an easier field this week; post improvement could be the difference for this gelding. (6) REACH FOR INFINITY gets another driver change this week to Scott Coulter who is currently winning at a 13% clip. (3) JOEYS KIDD is a nice closer who will be coming late.
Race 2 - (1) LAILA BLUE was a winner against this group two starts back, she is a nice filly who is ultra-consistent. This is a tough field, but she should be able to handle her own. (4) PERSISTANT XAMPLE is a versatile mare, who is as gutsy as they come. Don’t leave her off the ticket. (2) DRESS TO THE NINES always manages to make her presence felt on the ticket.
Race 3 - (1) BIG BOY FRAZIER dropped down to this class last week and was parked the mile from post eight. Kelly picks up the mount again, looking to improve from the rail. (7) LEVY TAYLORE has won three of his last five starts, one of them against tougher at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The draw wasn’t kind to him, but that doesn’t concern me. (4) BR ROYAL BOOM has gotten along with Coulter since he took over two starts back. Expect more improvement tonight.
Race 4 - (2) DOUBLE PLAY qualified well after being pulled up in her last pari-mutuel start. Her speed rating is much the best against these. (5) CHELSIS CHOICE gets a little bit of post help this week for trainer Ricky Montgomery. She has been a solid closer against older foes. (1) NIKI LOUDER needs to improve to have a shot at winning, but isn’t a complete toss for underneath.
Race 5 - (1) JETSET CHARMER was much improved with Lasix added on November 29. Expect him to continue to get better tonight. (6) MIRAMICHI DAVID could drop and pop for trainer James Whelan. He is a closer and has been known to show speed. (4) WILD EYED YANKEE tried something different last week by going to the lead and it proved to be a winning one. Another effort like that could make him dangerous.
Race 6 - (2) DARLIN DALLECKTRAH has won two straight against slightly easier company, she looks to make it three in a row against tougher. (9) J M BETTING HEARTS got a perfect trip last week and just had too much ground to make up through the stretch. She should be closer tonight. (1) RIDE THE WIND made an uncharacteristic break last week, going to give her another chance this week from the rail. (3) SAULSBROOK FLASHY seems to be rounding into form at the right time. She is versatile and has the speed ratings to compete with this field. (5) ANTHEM SEELSTER adds Kelly back to the bike tonight for trainer Taylor Fritz. She could show up at decent odds.
Race 7 - (1) MISSTWINKLINSJONES won four straight before being narrowly defeated in her last start. She draws well again this week and has the speed to control the fractions. (3) SAVEMEDASPORTSPAGE has only missed the board a handful of times this season. She is a consistent mare who is a big player against these. (6) COLD CREEK LACY has an outside chance tonight, especially if they mix things up on the front end.
Race 8 - (2) ROCK AND TWIST has many things going his way tonight, the inside draw, class relief, and a big driver change to Colin Kelly. He is the speed of the race and should be able to control things. (3) NOAHS PLAY does his best work when on or near the lead and is always close to the ticket at decent odds. (4) TALADEGA SEELSTER has won two straight and could be a factor.
Race 9 - (3) SUNNY SICILY didn’t get the best trip at Woodbine Mohawk Park last out from post seven. She returns to a track where she has had some success before. This is a big class drop for her. (5) POTO HANOVER went to the lead against much tougher last out and didn’t have anything left turning for home. She faces easier and should improve. (1) PLAYA DUHARAS should improve this week from the rail.
Race 10 - (2) CATCH AN ACE raced pretty well last week, only missing by a half-length. She is better when near the lead, the inside draw should be a good confidence boost. (3) LARJON LEGACY could drop and pop for trainer Jodie Cullen. (6) KAYS SHADOW closed from off the pace last week. She draws slightly tougher this week and could be a fresh threat to the leaders.
Race 11 - (6) ALONA has won three of her last five starts, and looks to continue that streak tonight. (2) FLUFF ME UP draws the rail tonight having hit the board in just under fifty percent of his races this season. He has speed and should be close to the pace. (5) WORTHYOURATTENTION should improve coming in from Mohawk Park this week. The shippers tend to do very well here. (8) ZACK TO THE MAX is a speedy gelding who shouldn’t let post eight be difficult for him. (9) BL SUPER SALLY is a speedy mare, who should be able to follow inside speed.
Photo by John Watkins
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