Free Picks For Woodbine - 7/16/20

Race 1

2 Ezme’sGirl: was a winner last time out, racing again after just three weeks following best career outing, and has a solid rider aboard. Must be included

4 Show Me The Prize: was third in the last outing just 17 days ago and will fare better upon returning to ideal distance (1 mile 1/16). Cashes Money Today

6 SoThatsTheWayItIs: finished second in the last outing at this track, running in a very competitive spot, needs to be taken seriously. Top Pick

Race 2

1 Alkeline: Solid effort in the last outing 11 days ago, excellent strike rate at this venue and Kazushi Kimura aboard will help. Should be included

4 SoExotic: was victorious last time out 4 weeks ago, won by a substantial margin, expected to make a bold bid for a double. Top Pick

5 Capoeira: solid effort 11 days ago at this track, makes a strong appeal to finish in the top three. Exotics

Race 3

1 Nordic Pearl: ran career-best in outing just 3 weeks ago, returns quickly following top outing, carries solid jockey in irons. Must be included

3 Cheetahra: finished second last time out at this venue, at these weights, is the clear pick and will be hard to beat. Top Pick

6 Hope Garden: Did not race well last time out but with Kirk Johnson on board and running out of a solid stable will earn money today. Exotics

Race 4

1 Pierian: won maiden climber at this venue in most recent appearance and will have Luis Contreras in the saddle. Exotics

2 Eli’s Fortune: Finished second in a most recent outing last month, has displayed solid form the last three times out and will finish in the money. Must be included

8 Onezy’s Dream: did not race well last time out but faces much less competition in this outing. Must be placed on shortlists. Top Pick

Race 5

4 I Am I Said: Has not yet reached the winner’s circle, raced very well in last outing, and is expected to do the same today. Exotics

5 Don’t Smile Lilah: Finished second in his last outing 3 weeks ago, is racing in top form and has solid prospects today. Top Pick

6 Shishka: solid effort in the last outing 4 weeks ago, merits consideration against this group and will finish in the top three. Should be included

Race 6

3 Night Watchman: slightly below form in the last outing, but races well with little rest and will have only 11 days since last on the track. Top Pick

4 Giant Mine: has four victories including a win in most recent outing three weeks ago at Fort Erie and cannot be overlooked in this group. Should be included

6 Cool Gizmo: Did not race well last time out at this venue but against this group and with Rafael Manuel Hernandez on board will farewell. Exotics

Race 7

4 Western Trouble: finished third 5 weeks ago at this track, will be helped by Emma-Jayne Wilson in the saddle and must be shortlisted. Top Pick

5 Salieri: was victorious at this track just 14 days ago and at present is racing in top form. Should be considered

7 Mas Chikilin: Earned a victory the last time out in early June, will carry a solid jockey, and will cash money today. Exotics

Race 8

2 Queen Beach: solid effort in the last outing 4 weeks ago, half-sister of ListenLindaListen and must be shortlisted. Top Pick

5 Shanghai Bound: will debut at Woodbine on Thursday carries an in-form jockey, and cannot be dismissed by the other nine. Exotics

7 Lady Sunshine: Has yet to enter the frame in two appearances, showed solid form in his most recent outing, and must be respected today. Should be included.

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