by Al Cimaglia
January 9, 2023
Woodbine Mohawk Park begins the week with an 11-race card. The 0.20 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 8, and the sequence will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.
Race 8
5-Speaking Of Art (3-1)-This is 2nd time for Moreau off a claim and likes to cash checks. Was camera shy last year and has only 1 win in 26 starts here. JMac sticks, draws well and could catch a favorable trip for an overdue picture.
6-Officer Jones (4-1)-Has been trying hard and has shown good form in the last 2 starts. Should be in the mix at the wire and might be overlooked.
8-Quan Blue Chip (5/2)-Legal Bettor won't be his nemesis tonight and makes the 1st start off a claim for Merner. That conditioner posted a win versus this kind on 12-5 and McNair taking the lines shouldn't hurt. Small barn has only 6 starts over the last 30 days but has notched 3 wins.
Race 9
2-HP Mama B (2-1)-Raced well last week in the 1st start in almost a month. It could be go-time, comes back in sequence and regular pilot Roy returns to steer.
4-Looks Like Moni (5/2)-Purchased 4 starts ago and has been on a form spree since. Muscle Hill 4-year-old must love his new surroundings and has shown too much determination to leave off the ticket.
5-Run Director (7/2)-This will be the 3rd start since 8-10-21 and the 3rd race on Lasix. Looked better last week going the 2nd half in 56.3 and could be finishing the best of all.
Race 10
1-Mach Art In Motion (5/2)-Won easily in his debut for the Moreau barn and JMac gets the assignment this evening. Should be forwardly placed and looks like a main player.
5-My Land (7/2)-Comes off an easy win at FlmD in the 1st start for the Lester stable and that outfit has posted 43% winners over the last 30 days. Does have 3 wins in 21 Wbsb races and almost wired the field against cheaper from post 9. Roy should work a favorable trip with this post draw.
Race 11
3-Hp Momentum (3-1)-Takes a considerable drop and picks up Roy to do the steering and that is a ++ driver change. This looks like a spot to shine.
9-Outlaw Aceofspades (4-1)-Drops to a level for success and beat this kind back in October. Cullen should have him in contention turning for the wire and could be a square price with this post draw.
0.20 Late Pick 4
5,6,8/2,4,5/1,5/3,9
Total Bet=$7.20
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