Woodbine Mohawk Park concludes the weekend with a 13-race card loaded with 8 Breeder Crown Elimination races. The 0.20 Early Pick 4 starts in Race 3, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 3 (7:31 PM EDT)

4-Delaney Hanover (8/5)-This gal is as sharp as tack and should handle this group. But the big prize is next week, and she will most likely have to beat Yo Tillie again to take top honors. Does know how to win on a larger oval but has never raced on this surface before. Should win but the goal is to be dialed on high with a lot left in the tank for the BC Final.
6-Walspea (10-1)-Should be a large number and knows how to show up when big money is on the line even with poor post draws. Doug McNair should be leaving and that gives the Walner filly a chance of controlling the mile. This pilot knows how to save some juice for the long stretch and if there is going to be an upset this is my choice.

Race 4 (7:54 PM EDT)

2-Madden Oaks (5/2)-Has hit the board in all 4 races at Wbsb but doesn't have a win. Gets a new set of hands in Louis Roy and he could make a winning difference. Will probably look to get an up-close seat and then rally down the lane.
5-Papis Pistol (6-1)-Should offer a square price and has a 1.48 mark at Mohawk back in June. Jason Bartlett could benefit from a pocket ride and starts just inside of the one who could get on the engine.
6-Prince Hal Hanover (2-1)-Dr Moore pupil has a big heart and explosive gate speed. Has been unlucky drawing the 8-hole in 2 of the last 4 races but is now blessed with a choice post draw. TMac will be on the engine at some point and will look to have a well-rated mile.

Race 5 (8:17 PM EDT)

5-So Much More (6-1)-This will be the 4th start off the bench and is rounding into top form. Just missed leaving from post 8 last time, now steps up and draws one of the best slots. Doug McNair will be on the point or in the pocket behind the one below. Could spice up the sequence if Sylvia is content to just put in a nice tune-up for next week.
9-Sylvia Hanover (6/5)-Finished 2nd in the last 2 races to Twin B Joe Fresh who has the night off this week. If the big money were on the line, it would be easy to push all the chips toward this very classy mare. Does great work at Mohawk
(29-16-9-1) and is a logical play but the post draw makes it tricky and might be more focused on next weekend.

Race 6 (8:40 PM EDT)

3-Champagne Problems (6-1)-This is a fine filly who so far can't beat an exceptional gal in Yo Tillie this season. That said, if anyone has a chance of taking down the morning line choice it's probably Jason Bartlett. Will toss the last start leaving from post 11 at Lex and before that was racing really well despite having only 1 win in this campaign. Bartlett will look to get on the point, and if he steals a quarter it could be revenge time.
6-Yo Tillie (6/5)-Suffered her 1st loss of the year last time at the Red Mile. Seemed to have lost a little off her fastball that night and was beaten by a good horse who got a smoother trip. This is the time to sharpen up for next weekend, many will single, and she is the logical choice. But Tillie hasn't raced on this surface and maybe this isn't the night the connections look to push for an all-out effort.

$1 Early Pick 4

4,6/2,5,6/5,9/3,6
Total Bet=$24

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