Woodbine Picks- 2024 Ontario Derby

The racing action from Woodbine on Saturday features the Ontario Derby. @HandicappingT3 has all the Woodbine picks for the entire card!

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Woodbine Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $111.3k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 6 runners.

• #5 MAP’S A BREEZE (1-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #2 HIGHLAND BLUE (6-1): Contender. Can run with these. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #6 PIN BOY (4-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races.
• #4 MOUNT HOREB (3-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 6 – 4

Woodbine Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:40 PM ET; Claiming $54.2k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

• #2 SPEEDY HANS (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #5 LAPOCHKA (4-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Balanced pace figures.
• #7 FOREST BUZZ (3-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 BOLD RELOAD (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 7 – 4

Woodbine Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:11 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $40.7k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 ALLEY OOP JOHNNY (2-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #4 ELUSIVE KNIGHT (5-2): Major Player. Gets a top-notch pilot in Civaci. Good race flow for this runner.
• #1 TARANTO TITAN (10-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Should sit a good trip.
• #2 PEJA DU (6-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 1 – 2

Woodbine Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:43 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $49.2k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 13 runners.

• #9 TAKEMYBOURBONNEAT (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Races that could beat these. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #10 OUR LADY PEACE (3-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #2 SECRET SOUL (6-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup. Has been running well enough recently.
• #5 DANCING IN RIO (8-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 9 – 10 – 2 – 5

Woodbine Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:14 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $65.7k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 13 runners.

• #2 TABEI (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #8 PRIZED SPIRIT (8-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #7 SILENT SUNSHINE (12-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Could wear these ones down late.
• #12 SNATCHED (10-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 7 – 12

Woodbine Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:47 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $111.3k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 PERIWINKLE (3-1): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 WELLNESS (9-5): Major Player. Productive recent form. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #6 SCAT GIRL (10-1): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #3 MISS DEMANDING (12-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 6 – 3

Woodbine Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:19 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $110.7k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #2 VEERY (6-1): Top pick. Top jock on the circuit with Civaci.
• #9 BIJOU BABY (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 SWINGING MANDY (5-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level.
• #4 DEVIL’S BIT (10-1): Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 2 – 9 – 6 – 4

Woodbine Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:50 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $110.7k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 10 runners.

• #2 LUNCH WITH BERNIE (10-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 83 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #7 ONTARIO (5-2): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #9 STEALIN’TIME (20-1): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Has experience at this level.
• #10 BOLT ENOREE (3-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Competitive numbers early and late.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 9 – 10

Woodbine Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:25 PM ET; Ontario Derby $135k; 1 1/8 M All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 DRESDEN ROW (9-5): Best bet of the card. Could be ready for a top effort. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 BAIL US OUT (4-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 ROSCAR (6-1): Worth a look. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
• #7 MISS ROBERTS (20-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Should still have enough reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 2 – 7

Woodbine Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:00 PM ET; Claiming $50.7k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #1 DOMER ALLURE (12-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 O WOW (4-1): Fringe Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #9 FLORIBUNDA (7-2): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners. Morning Line suggests this filly is all systems go for the first start.
• #5 CARDIO PRINCESS (3-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 9 – 5

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Saturday

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Sunday

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