There will be a forced payout at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday night for the Jackpot Hi-5 which rolls in Race 12. The Hi-5 is a 0.20 base bet with a 15% takeout and the carryover is $214,595. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 12 (11:22 PM EST)

11-Uncle Shank A (5-1)-This is my key horse to use but not on top only underneath. Has been in the hunt and should fit, the issue will be getting a decent trip from the 2nd tier. Pilot Tyler Borth returns for his 2nd straight drive and might get away in decent shape as the two inside horses have some gate speed. Doesn't show a win in 5 races since coming off the bench on 3-16 but has been close. Hit the board in 3 races and didn't miss a check. This is a grinder who can stay close enough to be part of the ticket and my guess is the price will be better than the program odds.

My suggested play is to use #11 in the 2-3-4-5 slots with the 5 horses listed below. There are so many variables, and the options are countless. Budget and risk reward evaluation will be your guide.

4-Cold Creek Queso (4-1)-Banked over $205k last year and now drops, gets post relief, and comes back in sequence.
5-Ron (3-1)-Recent form has been dull, drops and the last time in versus this kind went off at 3/2. Could wake up tonight.
7-Reactor Now A (6-1)-Wired the last field in a snappy 151.1 and now steps up. Has been trying hard and recent form is good. Doug McNair could have the pedal down and hope for the best.
8-American History (7/2)-This is another looking for a drop and pop outcome. The veteran does good work at Mohawk and should relish the company. Can grinds its way around and if the trip is favorable could do more than just hit the ticket.
10-Sometime Somewhere (8-1)-James MacDonald sticks with the Richard Moreau entry who has been facing Preferred company without much success. If the pace is hot, chances for a picture go up. Could be part of the ticket and would add some pop to the payout.

This ticket below uses 11-Uncle Shank A (5-1) in the 2nd slot. To slide #11 from 2nd-5th would cost $96.

0.20 Jackpot Hi-5

4,5,7,8,10/11/4,5,7,8,10/4,5,7,8,10/4,5,7,8,10
Total Bet=$24

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