by Al Cimaglia
October 13, 2023
Woodbine Mohawk Park has a 13-race card with the headliners being Ontario breds battling in Gold Super Finals action. The 0.20 Early Pick 4 starts in Race 4, and it will be my focus.
Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.
Race 4 (8:29 PM EST)
2-Its A Love Thing (8/5)-This filly comes off a huge win in the $540,000 Great Lady Final and has a bigger bankroll than the morning line chalk Pass Line. It would be no surprise if driver James MacDonald is posing after this race and should be forwardly placed throughout.
7-Pass Line (7/5)-The Burke brigade owns and as with the one above Dave Menary trains. This is an 8-time winner in 10 starts with a 4-race win streak and is going to be difficult to beat. This appears to be a 2-horse battle for a picture. Burke's top call driver, Yannick Gingras gets the assignment and for my money this one appears to be just a shade better than her stablemate.
Race 5 (8:52 PM EST)
1-Duchenne (2-1)-Betting Line filly drew off by more than 4-lengths over this type last week. Got the jump and was able to win by open lengths while only needing a 28.4 last quarter to get that margin. Looks like the one to beat and will be a small price but this probably won't be as easy.
2-JM Betonsix (7/2)-Finished a distant 3rd in the same race as the one above. Came 1st over into some swift fractions and that did not work. This mare has been consistently in the hunt at Wbsb. Has hit the board in 18 of 31 in 2023 and if #1 doesn't seal the deal this gal could post a win.
Race 6 (9:15 PM EST)
3-Willowtime (5/2)-Suffered a break as an odds-on choice and lost all chance. Has won 3 of 4 races and could be greener than the rest who have more starts under their belt. This is a serious player and has a distinct post edge on other top foes.
9-Griff (4-1)-Should offer a square price with this post draw and has shown the ability to fly by the competition down the stretch. If the son of Muscle Mass is within striking range at the top of the lane it could be picture time.
10-Myretirementdream (8-1)-The post draw certainly makes it more difficult. But Jody Jamieson has some gate speed to work with and could end up in a decent seat. The price is right and it's best to not dismiss.
Race 7 (9:38 PM EST)
1-Funtime Bayama-The Moreau trainee has been dominant versus this kind. Sylvain Fillion is at the controls again and will look to extend the 4-race win streak. Should take control off the gate and could make every call a winning one.
$1.00 Early Pick 4
2,7/1,2/3,9,10/1
Total Bet=$12
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