by Al Cimaglia
January 13, 2023
Woodbine Mohawk Park begins the weekend with a 10-race card. The 0.20 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 7, and the sequence will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.
Race 7
2-Littlebearcat (3-1)-Steps-up and it will be a test for this sharp mare. JMac sticks over #6 and could be up to the challenge.
6-Askmysecretary (9/2)-Filion gets the assignment and will look for an aggressive drive from the word "go". Should be racing near the top of the stack and might make the most of an efficient trip.
7-PL Ooooooooooyah (7/2)-This mare starts fast and has been finishing with her nose under the wire 1st in 3 straight. The streak will end at some point but not confident it will be over tonight.
Race 8
1-Nightlife Seelster (7/2)-Looking for better after an even effort from the 1-hole. McClure needs to provide a nice stalking trip and if so could be the best down the lane.
3-Sly Eleanor N (4-1)-This will be the 3rd start off the bench and McNair will steer again. Should be tighter and ready for a big effort, has won 12 out of 60 Wbsb races.
Race 9
5-Need To Breathe (2-1)-Winner of 2 straight has been dominant versus this kind. Appears to be a clean trip away from a 3-peat.
6-Sporty Tori (6-1)-If there was a battle up front and the chalk got abused this gal can close fastest of all. The price should be right to use on the bottom of an exacta.
Race 10
6-Magnificent Seven (5-1)-This 7-year-old racked up 7 wins in 35 starts in 2022 and he defeated better here on 11-11. Roy will be between the pipes and he steered this veteran for 2 wins this fall. Looking for a big try at a solid price.
8-Cascada (4-1)-Beaten 4/5 chalk broke in the late going at Flmd on 1-7. Willing to excuse the miscue and should fit well with this crew. There aren't many in this field who have had much success here. This 8-year-old has connected for pictures in 4 of 29 starts and beat better in the fall.
0.20 Late Pick 4
2,6,7/1,3/5,6/6,8
Total Bet=$4.80
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