Woodbine

18:05 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 0y Going: Fast

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SAUCY NAME is a firm selection. She is taken to come out on top off the back of her latest effort and is a reliable sort, while Citori is an interesting candidate.

1st	8. Saucy Name 2nd Fav	11/4
2nd	5. Citori Fav	2/1
3rd	4. Maryland Spirit	13/2

Favourite

2/1

Citori

Jockey: Ryan Munger Trainer: Barbara Minshall Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2

2/1

Comment: Runner-up in course maiden optional claimer, just over 5l off winner on her debut (wearing blinkers) at 7-2 three weeks ago; needs considering if finding progression from her early experience.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	2 / 6	7/2	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Saucy Name

Jockey: Pietro Moran Trainer: Kevin Attard Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 63223-

11/4

Comment: Has kicked on in her last couple of races and admirably consistent; respectable effort (beaten just under 3l) in a maiden optional claimer in December; the Kevin Attard outfit is running hot currently; latest effort was encouraging so must be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	29/20	-
23/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/20	-
02/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	11/4	-
21/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	43/20	-
18/08/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	9/4	-
04/07/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	13/10	-

Aint No Girly Girl

Jockey: Fraser Aebly Trainer: Sid Attard Age/Wt: 4/8-12

10/3

Comment: Recent workouts point to readiness; course debutants for this stable have to be taken seriously; conceding experience to all her rivals; should be in the mix with signs of encouragement in profile.

Maryland Spirit

Jockey: Jeffrey Alderson Trainer: Debra Rombis Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 7923-

13/2

Comment: Without a win in four attempts although has finished second; comfortably beaten despite finishing third in December with Kozy Babe just behind in a maiden optional claimer; likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	379/20	-
28/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	157/20	-
09/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	499/20	-
02/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	443/20	-

Gretna Green

Jockey: Lenny Seecharan Trainer: Michelle Love Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 03-

12/1

Comment: Wasn't disgraced when third of 13 in a maiden optional claimer finished just ahead of Reload Eh in December.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	3 / 7	29/4	-
02/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	11 / 11	231/20	-

Reload Eh

Jockey: David Moran Trainer: Paul Buttigieg Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 36-

12/1

Comment: Finished behind Gretna Green in a maiden optional claimer in December; shortlisted if giving a more streetwise showing and it was interesting that she was well backed last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	6 / 7	37/20	-
21/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	3 / 8	91/20	-

Kimberlina

Jockey: Amanda Vandermeersch Trainer: Steve Attard Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 0-790

16/1

Comment: Still searching for first win after seven tries; finished last of 12 over 6f at Turfway Park (maiden claimer) in March; meeting some horses in good form and unlikely to make any impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	2379/25	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	1834/25	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	549/10	-
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	3221/100	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	4107/50	-
05/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	3769/100	-

Kozy Babe

Jockey: Eswan Flores Trainer: Steve Attard Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 9-

20/1

Comment: Well beaten behind the third, Maryland Spirit, (here, 6f) when beaten 20l on her debut at 50-1 in December; hard to see her getting off the mark second time up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	9 / 10	943/20	-

Woodbine

18:43

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TODAY can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and has won twice over this C&D. Told It All, Moon Over Egbert and Jay Bird are also of interest.

Bella Future

Jockey: Keveh Nicholls Trainer: Philip Hall Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 5-7564

9/4

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 2½l) over 5½f at Gulfstream Park (claimer) last month; infrequent winner and possible that there's no more in the locker; now looks to be past his prime and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	279/10	-
23/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	83/10	-
30/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	97/10	-
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	44/5	-
15/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	79/10	-
12/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	19/1	-

Moon Over Egbert

Jockey: Rafael Hernandez Trainer: Norman McKnight Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 4-7334

3/1

Comment: Grade looks suitable; out of the frame (beaten 8l in fourth) in a claimer at Oaklawn Park three weeks ago; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	91/10	-
21/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	64/5	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	53/5	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	134/5	-
04/10/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	67/20	-
30/08/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	51/20	-

Told It All

Jockey: Pietro Moran Trainer: Steven Chircop Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 443-04

9/2

Comment: One-time smart performer and winner of five races from 6½f to 1m½f; fair effort when beaten 5l at Penn National three months ago in a claimer; capable of going well as recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	99/10	-
17/01/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	243/10	-
08/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	12/5	-
23/11/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	129/20	-
19/10/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	25/2	-
08/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	179/20	-

Sammy Stone

Jockey: Skye Chernetz Trainer: Robert Tiller Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 01206-

6/1

Comment: Finished last of six here over 1m½f (claimer) in December; he meets the required standard ability wise; needs to be respected if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	213/20	-
16/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	41/5	-
19/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	347/20	-
13/07/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	47/20	-
16/06/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	329/10	-
22/10/23	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	71/5	-

Today

Jockey: Sahin Civaci Trainer: Paul Buttigieg Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 35281-

8/1

Comment: Recorded second C&D win in December; big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	27/20	-
29/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	17/2	-
08/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	49/4	-
11/10/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	53/5	-
22/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	33/2	-
02/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	207/20	-

Banker's Hours

Jockey: Leo Salles Trainer: Danny Yu Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 62452-

10/1

Comment: Was on the premises (runner-up, beaten 1½l) in a claimer in December (had two of these rivals behind); others more likely as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	2 / 14	89/5	-
29/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	91/10	-
26/10/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	73/10	-
04/10/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	42/5	-
13/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	189/4	-
24/08/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	111/4	-

Jay Bird

Jockey: Jeffrey Alderson Trainer: Devon Gittens Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 5443-

14/1

Comment: Beaten into third when 7-4 in December in a claimer; if he can build on his latest effort then could go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	7/4	-
24/11/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	81/4	-
01/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	23/5	-
27/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	9/5	-
20/07/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	26/5	-
23/06/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	9/2	-

Canadian Avro

Jockey: Jodeien Anderson Trainer: Alexander Patykewich Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 871-45

20/1

Comment: Held when fifth of six over 6f here (claimer) 14 days ago; facing a testing assignment and not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	131/10	-
27/04/25	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	43/4	-
27/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/4	-
22/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	231/20	-
02/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	11/2	-
03/08/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	111/20	-

Uncaptured Moment

Jockey: Eswan Flores Trainer: Dale Desruisseaux Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 5177-6

25/1

Comment: Finished last of six over 6f here (claimer) two weeks ago, behind Canadian Avro; has to be considered if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	159/20	-
17/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	7/2	-
25/10/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	311/20	-
27/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	41/5	-
17/08/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	103/10	-
01/08/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	171/10	-

Computer Hacker

Jockey: Edgar Zenteno Trainer: Barrington Siddo Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 89177-

33/1

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten just under 4l) in December in a claimer; up against it as this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 14	282/5	-
29/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	311/5	-
01/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	1 / 13	1707/20	-
13/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	421/5	-
23/08/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	205/4	-
08/08/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	171/10	-

Grand Alliance

Jockey: Juan Crawford Trainer: Beverley Chubb Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 7/6535-

Comment: Split Banker's Hours (runner-up) and Computer Hacker (seventh) when not beaten too far in December in a claimer; makes limited appeal as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	5 / 14	72/5	-
29/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	41/4	-
14/06/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	52/5	-
02/06/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	383/20	-
15/12/23	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	75/4	-
18/11/23	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	317/20	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Woodbine

19:18

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: COHERENCE is strongly fancied to prevail. He is fancied to reverse the placings with Ontario Holiday from their last meeting and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front, while Back River and Perfect Play should also be considered.

Benlion

Jockey: Lenny Seecharan Trainer: Paul Lepiane Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 87623-

Comment: Been a while since he achieved his only career win and no longer appears to be improving; out of the frame (beaten 5l in third) over 6½f here (claimer) in December; now looks to be past his prime and looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	179/20	-
21/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	197/20	-
01/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	6 / 13	26/1	-
18/10/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	67/2	-
06/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	39/5	-
02/08/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	659/20	-

Sehr Schoen

Jockey: Eswan Flores Trainer: William Tharrenos Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 8-50158

Comment: Behind Back River here over 5f (claimer) when last of eight 21 days ago; this is competitive and can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	41/2	-
19/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	63/10	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/1	-
26/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	219/10	-
05/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	67/2	-
22/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	137/10	-

Whiskey Row

Jockey: Michael David Trainer: Steven Chircop Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 8-47337

Comment: Good and bad recent runs found on his CV; behind two of these two weeks ago when last here in a claimer; this looks a fair heat so others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	19/2	-
21/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	67/10	-
08/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	69/5	-
21/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	28/5	-
09/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	47/10	-
20/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	73/10	-

Back River

Jockey: Juan Crawford Trainer: Robert Tiller Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 916-6

Comment: Lightly raced (this just his fifth race); sixth of eight beaten 9l 21 days ago in a claimer; he has a shout if reproducing form of his win three starts back and was a bit unlucky last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	291/20	-
23/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	101/10	-
07/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	227/10	-
26/09/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	44/5	-

Forest Woodsman

Jockey: Kirk Johnson Trainer: Daniel Wills Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 52451-

Comment: Broke his duck at the eighth attempt over 6f here (maiden claimer) when winning by three-quarters of a length in November; has arguably shown improved form the last twice; tried over an additional 1f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/20	-
11/10/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	19/10	-
20/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	31/20	-
16/08/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/20	-
26/07/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	23/2	-
05/07/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	7/1	-

Coherence

Jockey: Amanda Vandermeersch Trainer: William Tharrenos Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 764-4

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth here in a claimer when dropped to 5½f splitting Ontario Holiday and Whiskey Row two weeks ago; needs to be taken seriously as shown he can be competitive fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	81/20	-
30/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/4	-
22/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	73/20	-
02/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	23/10	-
17/08/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	28/5	-
10/08/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	153/20	-

Perfect Play

Jockey: Pietro Moran Trainer: Ross Armata Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 7434-

Comment: Beaten 14l in fourth here over 1m½f (claimer) in December; is not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	97/20	-
11/10/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	411/20	-
21/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	141/20	-
01/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	243/5	-
26/07/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	159/20	-
27/06/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	871/20	-

Panyard Tap

Jockey: Austin Adams Trainer: Saul McHugh Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 896-

Comment: Last of six in a claimer on his debut for this trainer in November; this looks a fair heat so can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	593/20	-
01/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	9 / 13	29/4	-
18/10/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	219/10	-
29/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	23/2	-
12/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	43/20	-
24/08/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	28/5	-

Ontario Holiday

Jockey: Keveh Nicholls Trainer: Devon Gittens Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 6147-2

Comment: Ahead of Coherence and Whiskey Row when runner-up (beaten 1l) dropped down to 5½f two weeks ago in a claimer; likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
27/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	89/20	-
13/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	28/5	-
24/08/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	17/10	-
11/08/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	99/10	-
26/07/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	3/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Woodbine

19:52

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MY BOY BRUCE looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has won once over this C&D. Country Living and Go Kart Mozart are more names to consider.

You're So Lucky

Jockey: Eswan Flores Trainer: William Tharrenos Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 21-

Comment: Got home in front by a head in a maiden optional claimer when opening his account at the second time of asking in December upped to 1m½f; down in distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	1 / 8	21/4	-
29/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 8	18/5	-

Country Living

Jockey: Rafael Hernandez Trainer: Dale Desruisseaux Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 37/31-

Comment: Off the mark at the seventh time of asking 12 months ago in a maiden optional claimer; shown recent signs of improvement; poses a threat despite having more on his plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/2	-
27/04/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	103/20	-
19/11/23	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	22/5	-
26/10/23	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/20	-
01/10/23	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	41/20	-
10/09/23	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	33/20	-

Tiernan

Jockey: Fraser Aebly Trainer: Krista Cole Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 26214-

Comment: Split Humber River and My Boy Bruce when not beaten too far in December in an optional claimer; best form so far in last two starts; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/12/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	48/5	-
03/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	16/5	-
29/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	11/4	-
25/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	6 / 11	141/4	-
28/07/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	151/20	-

My Boy Bruce

Jockey: Pietro Moran Trainer: William Tharrenos Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 1455-2

Comment: Solid runner-up 14 days ago in an optional claimer; strong contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	117/10	-
13/12/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	41/10	-
16/11/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	99/20	-
20/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	201/20	-
08/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	7/20	-
18/08/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	31/10	-

Go Kart Mozart

Jockey: Sofia Vives Trainer: Robert Tiller Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 7-1

Comment: Comfortable winner when opening his account at the second time of asking last month in a maiden optional claimer; not discounted despite moving up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	1 / 6	9/5	-
29/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	7 / 12	63/10	-

Wagner

Jockey: Jason Hoyte Trainer: Sylvain Pion Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 45321/

Comment: Narrow success in a maiden special weight, breaking his duck at the sixth time of asking in 2023; first run in a claimer; long absence to overcome; despite that Woodbine success, others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/12/23	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	79/20	-
29/10/23	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	91/20	-
01/10/23	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	10/1	-
20/08/23	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	123/10	-
23/07/23	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	47/5	-
18/06/23	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	19/1	-

Roar Of The Crowd

Jockey: Jeffrey Alderson Trainer: Dominic Polsinelli Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 2543-4

Comment: Produced several respectable runs lately; just the one victory on his CV; held in fourth in an allowance optional claimer three weeks ago; can't go on the shortlist as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	517/20	-
15/12/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	51/10	-
01/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	139/5	-
15/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	531/20	-
13/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	509/20	-
22/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	583/10	-

Humber River

Jockey: O Moreno Trainer: Robert Tiller Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 13-

Comment: Narrowly beaten to finish third when favourite in December in an optional claimer; looks likely to be involved if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/12/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F		-	3 / 7	7/5	-
24/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	1 / 7	26/5	-

Flirting With Fire

Jockey: Ryan Munger Trainer: Gordon Colbourne Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-

Comment: 11-1 winner of maiden optional claimer over 5f on his debut in July; ought to be competitive despite having more on his plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	1 / 7	57/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Woodbine

20:25

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FLASHY MOTOR is a firm selection. She is fancied to reverse the placings with Miss Demanding from their last meeting.

Flashy Motor

Jockey: Sahin Civaci Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3-493

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement; not disgraced when third (not far behind Miss Demanding) three weeks ago in a maiden special weight; holds major claims as she has worked well and her latest effort was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	7/4	-
28/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	17/1	-
05/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	9/5	-
29/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	5/1	-
10/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	21/5	-

Princess Jade

Jockey: Leo Salles Trainer: Patrick Dixon Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 75404-

Comment: Yet to open her account after ten starts; not disgraced when fourth over 7f here (maiden optional claimer) in November; with more on her plate can't be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	66/5	-
03/08/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	309/20	-
13/07/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	319/20	-
13/06/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	129/10	-
26/05/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	136/5	-
05/05/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	63/2	-

Clearwater Beach

Jockey: Eswan Flores Trainer: Nicholas Nosowenko Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 354-

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth of eight in November in a maiden special weight; is a player as shown promise on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/11/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	207/20	-
09/11/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	25/4	-
18/10/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	243/20	-

Lady Iona

Jockey: Fraser Aebly Trainer: Darwin Banach Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 45-

Comment: Comfortably beaten into fifth in a maiden special weight in September upped to 1m on debut for this trainer; first-time blinkers; should be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/09/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 9	119/20	-
06/06/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 6	177/10	-

Ca Bam

Jockey: Steve Jadoo Trainer: Dominic Polsinelli Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 7787-

Comment: Finished last of seven in a maiden special weight on first run for this trainer in November; a big ask given lifeless performances of late.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/11/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	651/20	-
19/10/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	1001/10	-
28/09/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	733/20	-
22/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	239/10	-

Biles

Jockey: Rafael Hernandez Trainer: Josie Carroll Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: -

Comment: Irish bred; conceding experience to all her rivals; stable has a good record with newcomers here; no surprise to see her go well.

Texas Holiday

Jockey: Pietro Moran Trainer: Martin Drexler Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 327

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing seventh in a maiden special weight on her debut for this trainer at Gulfstream Park two months ago; previous run was disappointing, but finished second two starts back; capable of going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	47/5	-
05/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
08/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	10/1	-

Miss Demanding

Jockey: Ryan Munger Trainer: Steven Flint Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 43-732

Comment: Has found improvement of late; finishing second was a good effort last month in a maiden special weight; can give it a good shot if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	61/20	-
03/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	123/5	-
20/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	161/10	-
13/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	41/5	-
19/10/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	197/20	-
17/08/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	107/20	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Woodbine

20:57

Runners: 12 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SHE'S SO CROATIAN is the pick of these. She is fancied to reverse the placings with Saratoga Holiday from their last meeting.

Foresters Exec

Jockey: Leo Salles Trainer: Patrick Dixon Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 27-0

Comment: Finished tailed off two weeks ago in a maiden special weight; some promise; closest she has come to winning after three starts was a second and related to Stakes winner Bear Paw.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	91/2	-
09/11/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	193/10	-
19/10/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	303/10	-

Little Alexa

Jockey: Pietro Moran Trainer: Tino Attard Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: -

Comment: First public outing; recent workouts point to readiness; trainer get a steady supply of winners; market should reveal plenty as to her prospects of winning at the first time of asking.

Saratoga Holiday

Jockey: Fraser Aebly Trainer: Michael De Paulo Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 23-3

Comment: Third beaten 7l last month in a maiden optional claimer; not yet off the mark in three attempts although has finished second and related to Stakes winner Bossy Holiday; a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/5	-
14/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	11/4	-
23/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	39/4	-

Butterfly Billie

Jockey: Jason Hoyte Trainer: Sylvain Pion Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 00

Comment: First-time blinkers didn't work at Turfway Park when tailed off three months ago in a maiden claimer; unlikely to make a serious impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	11 / 11	1983/50	-
02/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	10 / 12	1143/20	-

Mobula

Jockey: Jose Campos Trainer: Nathan Squires Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 43-

Comment: Respectable effort to finish third in August in a maiden optional claimer; returning from a layoff here; must be respected as plenty to like about workout last week and jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	137/20	-
20/07/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	79/10	-
29/06/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	239/20	-
08/06/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	29/4	-

La Belva

Jockey: Lenny Seecharan Trainer: Gordon Colbourne Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 59-

Comment: Behind two of these in November when ninth here in a maiden optional claimer; returning from a layoff here; could be an uphill struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	9 / 10	153/20	-
02/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	5 / 11	277/20	-

Crumlin Fashion

Jockey: David Moran Trainer: Michael Doyle Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: This daughter of Point Of Entry is having her first race; would be a surprise to see this one figure as this looks tough enough.

Just Pray

Jockey: Rafael Hernandez Trainer: Martin Drexler Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Newcomers from this trainer are often capable of winning; related to Rockcrest, winning form over 5f-6½f; this daughter of Reload looks the part on breeding; likely to be a threat as looks to be doing the right things in her workouts and yard is in good order.

Wild Red

Jockey: Sofia Vives Trainer: William Tharrenos Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 42-

Comment: Got across to lead early from a wide draw over 6f here (maiden optional claimer) with Cheat The Devil just behind when close second in December; returns from an absence here; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	2 / 8	91/20	-
23/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	4 / 10	267/20	-

This Is Gloria

Jockey: Sahin Civaci Trainer: Julia Carey Age/Wt: 3/8-9

Comment: Running in first race; recent workouts point to readiness; hard to ignore as some good aspects to her profile.

Florida Vacation

Jockey: Pietro Moran Trainer: Sid Attard Age/Wt: 3/8-1

Comment: Recent workouts point to readiness; represents a stable with a strong record here with newcomers; can't be ruled out with signs of encouragement in profile.

Cheat The Devil

Jockey: Keveh Nicholls Trainer: Michael De Paulo Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-

Comment: Some way behind the second, Wild Red, running here over 6f (in blinkers) when held on her debut at 20-1 five months ago; related to Stakes winner Not So Quiet; returns from a break here; needs to make above-average progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	5 / 8	389/20	-

She's So Croatian

Jockey: Ryan Munger Trainer: Zeljko Krcmar Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 724-

Comment: Respectable effort in defeat (beaten three-quarters of a length) when close behind Saratoga Holiday in December, managing to get across to lead from stall nine in a maiden optional claimer; returns from a layoff here; every chance as shown she can be competitive fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	319/20	-
28/11/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	263/10	-
02/11/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	417/20	-

Suigu Belle

Jockey: Austin Adams Trainer: Darwin Banach Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: -

Comment: Trainer gets debut winners here; workouts somewhat dispel fitness concerns; she should go close.

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Woodbine

21:29

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GIANT TEDDY will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast and has been a winner over this C&D. Kokomo and Souper Dormy should also be taken seriously.

Kokomo

Jockey: Sofia Vives Trainer: Gail Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2178-6

Comment: Came home sixth, beaten 13l, when dropped back to 6f 21 days ago in a stakes; first run in a claimer; by no means ruled out if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	86/5	-
06/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	8 / 10	81/2	-
25/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	7 / 11	3/1	-
04/08/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	2/1	-
04/07/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	3/1	-
09/06/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	63/20	-

Souper Dormy

Jockey: Rafael Hernandez Trainer: Martin Drexler Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 12-541

Comment: Won in good style over 6f here (starter handicap) 14 days ago; has won five times here and showed smart form in his prime; deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Woodbine / Starter Handicap / F	-	1 / 6	27/20	-
03/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	23/10	-
23/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	48/5	-
15/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	4/1	-
24/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	69/20	-
20/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	93/20	-

Its Time To Shine

Jockey: Jose Campos Trainer: John Ross Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 2451-1

Comment: Bidding for a hat-trick and multiple course winner; won by 1l two weeks ago in an optional claimer; step up to allowance company will make life tougher so not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	111/20	-
15/12/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	61/10	-
30/11/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	63/20	-
03/11/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	33/10	-
13/10/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	89/20	-
29/09/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	243/20	-

Highland Life

Jockey: Skye Chernetz Trainer: David Cotey Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 2163-3

Comment: Not disgraced when third over 5f here (allowance optional claimer) last month; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	38/5	-
13/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	269/20	-
24/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	283/10	-
03/11/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	163/20	-
13/10/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	71/20	-
27/07/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	29/5	-

Poseidon Steel

Jockey: Ryan Munger Trainer: Gordon Colbourne Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 4/187-

Comment: Held when seventh beaten 12l over 6f here (stakes) in July; returns from an absence here; may not be up to this despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/07/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	573/20	-
09/06/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	133/20	-
19/05/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	353/20	-
24/09/23	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	337/20	-
08/09/23	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	297/20	-
19/08/23	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	387/10	-

Giant Teddy

Jockey: Sahin Civaci Trainer: Martin Drexler Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 1-662

Comment: Specialist here with seven wins; favourite when second in an allowance optional claimer 21 days ago on debut for this trainer; can make a decent bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	929/100	-
23/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	229/10	-
15/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	43/20	-
15/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	27/4	-
13/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-

Cotton

Jockey: Keveh Nicholls Trainer: Michael Wright Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: -44

Comment: Recent form has a decent look to it; likes it here (six wins); no threat to winner, Souper Dormy, here two weeks ago (finished fourth) on first outing for new trainer when beaten 10l in a starter handicap; notable rider booked.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Woodbine / Starter Handicap / F	-	4 / 6	14/5	-
04/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	33/10	-
18/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/1	-
03/10/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	89/10	-
16/08/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	157/20	-
25/07/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	5/2	-

Light The Lamp

Jockey: Pietro Moran Trainer: Donald MacRae Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 34395-

Comment: Was behind Giant Teddy here five months ago when beaten 6l in an allowance optional claimer; three wins over C&D; returns from a layoff; his best looks to be behind him and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	37/4	-
15/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	94/5	-
13/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	59/20	-
22/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	31/20	-
25/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	23/5	-
30/06/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	23/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Woodbine

22:01

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for CHURCH AND STATE. He has a clear chance if excused an unimpressive latest run and has won once over this C&D. Madame Obey looks best of the rest.

Hibiscus

Jockey: Sofia Vives Trainer: Josie Carroll Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 0

Comment: Beaten 16l when last on her debut at Keeneland at 4-1 36 days ago; looks the part on breeding (by Constitution); facing a tougher assignment than last time, will need to progress on this second career run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	12 / 12	193/50	-

Incoming

Jockey: Ryan Munger Trainer: Gail Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 413

Comment: Promoted from fourth to third here over 6f (stakes) last month; a likely player as would have leading chance if back in the same form he showed when winning two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	79/5	-
14/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	67/5	-
12/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	277/10	-

Madame Obey

Jockey: Fraser Aebly Trainer: Josie Carroll Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 1-3

Comment: Looks the part on breeding (by Tiz The Law) and related to Stakes winner Win The War; finishing third was a good effort at Turfway Park over 6f (allowance optional claimer) in February; more on her plate this time but shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F		-	3 / 8	111/50	-
15/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F		-	1 / 7	99/20	-

Thundering

Jockey: Eswan Flores Trainer: Patrick Dixon Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 314-7

Comment: Won a stakes in October here; behind Incoming three weeks ago (dropped back to 6f) when beaten 14l (seventh of eight) in a stakes; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	83/20	-
03/11/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 8	23/4	-
13/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	219/20	-
15/09/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	67/10	-

Church And State

Jockey: Rafael Hernandez Trainer: Dale Desruisseaux Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 11-4

Comment: Finished fourth, beaten 8l, at Turfway Park four months ago in a stakes; unbeaten at this course after two runs; winner of two of his three career runs; plenty of appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/01/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	201/50	-
06/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/1	-
15/11/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	197/20	-

Graffiti Writer

Jockey: Jose Campos Trainer: Steven Chircop Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-51

Comment: Narrow scorer in a maiden special weight (Tampa Bay Downs) when getting off the mark at the third time of asking 50 days ago; this demands more than last time so hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	33/10	-
17/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	73/10	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	37/5	-

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Woodbine

22:33

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: JUNIOR HOT SHOT is the pick of these. He has winning C&D form to his name and his good career strike-rate is persuasive, while Arabian Prince can give the selection most to think about.

Crumlin Lad

Jockey: Amanda Vandermeersch Trainer: Alexander Patykewich Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 2158-2

Comment: Solid effort when 40-1 second last month (dropped to 5½f) in an allowance optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	39/1	-
12/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	89/4	-
22/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	71/10	-
08/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	61/4	-
18/08/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	4/1	-
28/07/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	39/4	-

Arabian Prince

Jockey: Rafael Hernandez Trainer: Patrick Dixon Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 23221-

Comment: Landed a narrow success in an allowance optional claimer in November; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-
15/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	9/5	-
24/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	67/20	-
06/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	53/20	-
08/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	111/20	-
05/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	1987/100	-

No More Options

Jockey: Ryan Munger Trainer: Zeljko Krcmar Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 56113-

Comment: Beaten narrowly in a stakes when ahead of Mason's Gamble in December; a stakes winner six months ago at this track and achieved five wins at this venue; drop back to claiming level so should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/12/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	77/10	-
17/11/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
20/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	87/20	-
06/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	113/10	-
10/09/24	Fort Erie / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	24/5	-
23/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	8 / 12	509/10	-

Boston Tea Party

Jockey: Patrick Husbands Trainer: John Charalambous Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 36235-

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 3l) in December in an allowance optional claimer; been struggling to get his head in front recently so looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	59/20	-
15/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	97/10	-
29/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/5	-
25/08/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	13/5	-
28/07/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	17/2	-
30/06/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	19/5	-

Awesome Bourbon

Jockey: Leo Salles Trainer: Abraham Katryan Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 32-56

Comment: Found life tough when just over 5l back in sixth in an optional claimer on his debut for this trainer 14 days ago; chance despite defeat last time as ran well at Tampa Bay Downs three runs back and he can cope with this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	11/4	-
05/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	26/5	-
06/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	11/10	-
27/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	31/20	-
07/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	2 / 6	19/5	-
11/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	19/10	-

Society's Thunder

Jockey: Jeffrey Alderson Trainer: Dominic Polsinelli Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 21257-

Comment: Held when seventh of eight behind Boston Tea Party, five months ago in an allowance optional claimer; ran well in a stakes in October; passed over as this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	489/20	-
24/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	117/20	-
27/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	11/2	-
13/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	43/4	-
29/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	21/1	-
02/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	62/5	-

Junior Hot Shot

Jockey: Eswan Flores Trainer: John Ross Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 22-1

Comment: Won by 2½l when dropped in distance last month in an allowance optional claimer; ran well in a stakes in November and admirable career strike-rate (five from 11 to date); should have every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	59/20	-
13/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/10	-
17/11/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	12/5	-
10/09/24	Fort Erie / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	2/1	-
25/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	49/20	-
04/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	19/5	-

Mason's Gamble

Jockey: Jalon Samuel Trainer: Michael De Paulo Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 53669-

Comment: Behind No More Options in December when finishing last of nine in a stakes; his best looks to be behind him and is up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/12/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	9 / 9	323/10	-
17/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	287/20	-
20/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	61/5	-
15/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	8/1	-
25/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	27/4	-
28/07/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	25/4	-

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Woodbine

23:04

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SOUPER SUCCESS is a strong pick. He has won here eight times before and a good pace up front will help him, while Valyrian Sky and Bachelor Pad also warrant respect.

Souper Success

Jockey: Sahin Civaci Trainer: Martin Drexler Age/Wt: 9/8-13 F: P-16551

Comment: Successful by 3l last month in an optional claimer; cut above this level at his peak and knows how to win here; every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/4	-
06/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	33/10	-
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	37/10	-
23/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	1/1	-
30/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	7/10	-
14/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	P / 6	47/20	-

My Two Aunt Joans

Jockey: Alexis Sanchez Trainer: Joshua Robillard Age/Wt: 6/8-4 F: 1-5122

Comment: Has managed ten wins from 45 career runs; runner-up at Mahoning Valley but only beaten 1½l in a claimer two months ago upped to 1m½f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	14/5	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	39/10	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	71/10	-
07/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	13/10	-
23/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-
02/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-

Bachelor Pad

Jockey: Rafael Hernandez Trainer: Norman McKnight Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 4393-

Comment: Four wins over C&D; third here when 11-10 five months ago dropped back in distance in a claiming optional claiming; he should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/10	-
14/11/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	119/20	-
27/10/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	27/10	-
28/09/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/2	-
19/09/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	7/5	-
22/08/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/20	-

Valley Victory

Jockey: Eswan Flores Trainer: C Rabstein Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 54721-

Comment: Three wins from six runs over C&D, including last time when beating 11 rivals (4-1); despite that Woodbine success, may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	83/20	-
29/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	117/20	-
15/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	42/5	-
31/10/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	37/4	-
04/10/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	373/20	-
19/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	201/20	-

Long Pond

Jockey: Jose Campos Trainer: Michelle Love Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 35114-

Comment: Well held having been fancied when fourth five months ago (just behind Bachelor Pad) in a claiming optional claiming; managed two wins in his last three outings; one-time useful operator; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	19/10	-
27/10/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	54/5	-
27/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
23/08/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	97/10	-
09/08/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	33/20	-
12/07/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	2/1	-

Ask In My Name

Jockey: Jalon Samuel Trainer: Devon Gittens Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 1128-

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 8l into eighth) in November on debut for this handler in an optional claimer; loves it here (three wins); must be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/11/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	65/4	-
11/10/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	61/20	-
20/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	11/4	-
01/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
02/08/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	13/4	-
09/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	5/2	-

Thenorthremembers

Jockey: Austin Adams Trainer: Martin Drexler Age/Wt: 9/8-4 F: -7346

Comment: Winner of eight starts (range of trips from 5½f to 1m½f); not far behind Souper Success when sixth on debut for this trainer last month at Gulfstream Park in a claimer; is passed over as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	41/2	-
19/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	37/25	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	133/25	-
24/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	257/100	-
10/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	18/5	-
20/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	18/5	-

Valyrian Sky

Jockey: Pietro Moran Trainer: Steven Chircop Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 0-28241

Comment: Gained narrow success in a claimer 14 days ago; loves this venue (three wins from 17 course runs); one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/20	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	74/5	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/1	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	12/5	-
02/01/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	119/10	-
04/10/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	13/2	-

Bet N Win

Jockey: Jason Hoyte Trainer: Kathy Patton Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 2681-2

Comment: Went close at 22-1 14 days ago (dropped to this trip) in a claimer; hard enough to fancy as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	211/10	-
22/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	349/10	-
01/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	183/20	-
11/10/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	32/5	-
20/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	115/4	-
02/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	301/10	-

Mighty Sea

Jockey: Steve Jadoo Trainer: Dominic Polsinelli Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 06554-

Comment: Finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (just under 4l) over 7f here (optional claimer) five months ago; form could be levelling off and struggled a bit since winning a claimer at Woodbine last June; this looks a fair heat so looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/12/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	419/20	-
24/11/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	197/5	-
27/10/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	707/20	-
19/10/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	1233/20	-
04/10/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	262/5	-
13/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	5/1	-

Forester Humor

Jockey: Cheyenne Kerr Trainer: Tedston Holder Age/Wt: 7/8-4 F: 24810-

Comment: Held in tenth in December in a claimer; has been in the winners' enclosure four times in his career; a few rivals look in good form so looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	10 / 14	441/20	-
29/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	15/1	-
15/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	107/20	-
08/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	39/10	-
18/10/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	97/5	-
27/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	374/5	-

Mannix

Jockey: Daisuke Fukumoto Trainer: Scott Fairlie Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 56115-

Comment: Held in fifth five months ago on first run for this trainer in an optional claimer; three wins over C&D and one-time useful operator; can go well fresh and should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/12/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	9/2	-
24/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/1	-
15/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	31/20	-
27/10/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	163/20	-
11/10/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	26/5	-
05/10/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	207/20	-

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