Woodbine Picks- 2024 Valedictory Stakes Analysis

The racing action from Woodbine on Saturday features the bet 365 Valedictory Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Woodbine picks for the entire card!

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Woodbine Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET | Claiming $34.2k | 5 1/2 F All Weather | Field of 6 runners

• #2 SPARKLET (2-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Goes out for the combination of Nicholls and Gittens.
• #3 DISSECTOLOGIST (5-2): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #1 HEY LUIGI (7-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #6 RED ENSIGN (8-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Competitive numbers early and late.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 1 – 6

Woodbine Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:45 PM ET | Starter Optional Claiming $40.7k | 7 F All Weather | Field of 8 runners

• #5 LOIS LEN (8-1): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #2 ASHBURY (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Gets a top-notch pilot in Civaci.
• #3 HAY HAY PAULA (3-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 SPIDER BELLE (7-2): Contender. Competitive numbers early and late.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 3 – 6

Woodbine Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:18 PM ET | Maiden Claiming $36.1k | 6 F All Weather | Field of 7 runners

• #3 RED IN FRONT (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 DEMBA (2-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #6 HANLAN (7-2): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Has been running well enough recently.
• #7 CLIVE CROSS (6-1): Contender. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Civaci.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 6 – 7

Woodbine Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:49 PM ET | Maiden Claiming $36.1k | 6 F All Weather | Field of 11 runners

• #9 FANNY M (3-1): Top pick. Pace figures factor early and late. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #11 WEGOTTATALK (4-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #2 SCARY BOO (8-1): Worth a look. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #7 HER OBSESSION (15-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 9 – 11 – 2 – 7

Woodbine Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:19 PM ET | Maiden Special Weight $111.3k | 1 M 70 Y All Weather | Field of 9 runners

• #9 D’AURUM (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Could be ready for a top effort.
• #3 TOP OF D MOUNTAIN (15-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Good race flow for this runner.
• #2 SERENADING KITTEN (4-1): Contender. Consistent presence throughout the race. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #8 BRIGHT SUNSHINE (8-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 9 – 3 – 2 – 8

Woodbine Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:49 PM ET | Maiden Special Weight $111.3k | 7 F All Weather | Field of 8 runners

• #5 OCEAN MERMAID (5-2): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #4 WHY EM SEA AY (2-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 PLAISIR D’AMOUR (7-2): Worth a look. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #3 STOLEN VALOUR (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 8 – 3

Woodbine Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:19 PM ET | Allowance Optional Claiming $110.7k | 1 1/16 M All Weather | Field of 7 runners

• #7 SHE LOVES (6-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #1 MY GIRL DELLA (5-2): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #6 GOOD AS GONE (7-2): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Consistent presence throughout the race.
• #5 BOLT ENOREE (5-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 6 – 5

Woodbine Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:49 PM ET | bet 365 Valedictory Stakes $135k | 1 1/2 M All Weather | Field of 11 runners

• #11 STANLEY HOUSE (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #8 LOOSE WIRE (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 STONE AGE (6-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late.
• #7 DANCIN IN DA’NILE (10-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 11 – 8 – 6 – 7

Woodbine Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:19 PM ET | Allowance Optional Claiming $110.7k | 7 F All Weather | Field of 8 runners

• #8 EARHART (1-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #3 NEVER SILENT (7-2): Fringe Contender. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #1 SECRET LOAD (10-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. May be able to find the right setup.
• #6 SWINGING MANDY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 3 – 1 – 6

Woodbine Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:49 PM ET | Claiming $29.4k | 6 F All Weather | Field of 12 runners

• #6 KNOW HOW (4-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 79 speed rating, which is among the top in the group.
• #9 TEMPORA (3-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Good race flow for this runner.
• #3 NORTHERN RUBY (6-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Goes out for the combination of Hernandez and Sadler.
• #4 FRERET (20-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 6 – 9 – 3 – 4

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