Saturday, February 8, 2025

Mohawk Analysis

Woodbine-Mohawk Park Racing Schedule

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Kevin Plowcha’s Picks

Woodbine Mohawk 2/8/25

Race 1: 6-3-5-1

(#6) Smokin Hot Scott showed plenty of potential on debut. He grinded his way up and solid speed in the stretch to pass horses and finish second. A horse doing that in his first career start after showing gate speed in his only other action? Yeah, that’s a horse I want to back at the windows.


Race 2: 5-6-3-2

(#5) No Control had No Chance when being taken back to seventh off the car in last week’s Preferred. His two previous efforts showed that he can hang with these types. Jody needs to activate him off the car in a short field this week.


Race 3: 6-3-4-8

(#6) Settheworldonfire is 2-for-2 this year after a dominant win over the Mohawk oval. Really difficult to pick against him even though he is facing a tougher bunch.


Race 4: 4-1-7-3

(#4) Legion Seelster’s last line can be pitched. Got away last from post 10 and stayed there for the entire mile. This week, he gets a much improved post and should be forwardly placed for Borth like he was on 1/25. You’ve got plenty that are stepping up to this level. I’ll side with the known commodity.


Race 5: 8-2-3-10

(#8) Larceny was well backed at the windows last week in his first start since November. Davis had to pull first over with him and after appearing to stall on the final turn, he held his ground and finished a solid third. I expect improvement in his second start back and for him to be put in play with an outside draw.


Race 6: 7-9-2-4

(#7) Beachofanera was a big winner in his 2025 debut at Flamboro. Once he cleared to the front, he was unleashed in the third quarter and cruised home for the victory. I’m curious how it will translate to the big track for a race. We saw a similar line for the qualifier on 1/24, but he was unable to hold on that morning. If he’s going to continue to improve, then he seems very logical in this spot.


Race 7: 8-5-4-10

(#8) Fox Valley Landen was a strong second behind Jabberwocky who is racing in the Preferred earlier tonight. This 5YO has always appeared to be an upper level type and he showed that last week. Husted should look to at least get this guy into a mid-pack spot and work from there. Another race where he can take advantage of other horses stepping up.


Race 8: 1-2-6-5

(#1) Watching Sunset took the death shuffle in his latest and only missed being fourth by a head when it was all said and done. He had plenty of late kick on the end of his mile and can surprise at a price with the right trip. The new pilot could provide just that.


Race 9: 7-5-1-6

(#7) R J Ringo was stuck behind dull cover in his latest and moved three wide way earlier than I’m sure Gois wanted to. He still closed well to be fourth. I know it’s hard to rely on closer types like him, but when trips don’t go right, regular program viewers may forget about him the next week. Plus, he should have plenty of pace to chase in this spot. Looking for a big rebound effort. 


Race 10: 1-3-6-7

(#1) JMR Speak Away drops back down to NW3 company where he was a winner two back after an aggressive steer from Billy Davis. Looking for a down the road score.


Race 11 & Multis: 9-4-1-6-8

(#9) Booming Economy paced a decent mile in his first parimutuel action of 2025. That was against a classy bunch that included Redwood Hanover and Code Cracker. This fringe top level stakes horse from 2024 makes his second start against an easier bunch and should be on the move early for Henry. He can overcome this wide post. If you like him, he feels like a good single in the last legs of multis. Best Bet: Race 2 – #5 No Control

Value Play: Race 8 – #1 Watching Sunset

Multi-Leg Wagers:

Early Pick-5:

36/5/6/123456789/28   $36.00 for $1 Late Pick-5:

79/58/12/57/1   $16.00 for $1