Woodbine Picks: Nassau Stakes

The racing action from Woodbine on Saturday features the Nassau Stakes. Check out our Woodbine picks for the entire card!

Full Card Analysis

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Woodbine Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $111.3k; 6 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 AMBITIOUS LASS (5-2): Top pick. Looks good based on the 69 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #7 D’AURUM (5-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #3 CAN’T BUY CLASS (12-1): Major Player. Should step forward from the first start. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #6 MOBULA (10-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 3 – 6

Woodbine Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:56 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $111.3k; 5 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #3 HALEY’S HONOR (2-1): Best Bet of the card. Top 5 rider aboard. Fits well with this group. Bet today’s best bet of the card with industry leading rebates at BetOnline.
• #5 ELHUBOOB (5-2): Contender. Speed figures match this group well. Good race flow for this runner.
• #7 NO LAYUPS (12-1): Worth a look. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #1 FIREBOLT (20-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 7 – 1

Woodbine Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:28 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $110.7k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 SOUPER FLASHY (4-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 89 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 WICKED MERCURY (7-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 CANADIANSWEETHEART (6-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #2 INDIAN MUSIC (10-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 7 – 2

Woodbine Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 3:00 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $113.7k; 6 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #7 MISS VYVYANNE (6-1): Top Pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Race sets up perfectly.
• #10 LUZ DE LA LUNA (9-2): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #5 I’M INTO MISCHIEF (8-1): Major Player. The 86 speed rating is among the best in the field. Potential to kick home late.
• #2 VERDEJO (3-1): Major Player. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 10 – 5 – 2

Woodbine Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:32 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $110.7k; 5 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 FIRING BULLETS (4-1): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Casse. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 BOTTA SWING (5-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Comes home strong.
• #8 CRAFTY OAKS (6-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 ONELLA (3-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 8 – 3

Woodbine Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:04 PM ET; Selene Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 WITWATERSRAND (6-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #1 SABATINI (2-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Can run with these.
• #4 RED SAMURAI (15-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. The 88 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #6 WAVES OF MISCHIEF (5-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 4 – 6

Woodbine Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:36 PM ET; bet365 Highlander Stakes $200k; 6 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 WITTY (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should still have something in the tank late. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #5 OLD CHESTNUT (10-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #6 FILO DI ARIANNA (2-1): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 STEP FORWARD (8-1): Major Player. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 9 – 5 – 6 – 8

Woodbine Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:08 PM ET; Dominion Day Stakes $150k; 1 1/8 M All Weather; Field of 9 runners.

• #8 TYSON (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #6 PARAMOUNT PRINCE (4-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #5 SKYRO (6-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #4 STANLEY HOUSE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 8 – 6 – 5 – 4

Woodbine Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:40 PM ET; HPIbet Marine Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 ESSEX SERPENT (6-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #2 PIPER’S FACTOR (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #4 BABBO (10-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #6 MIDNIGHT MASCOT (8-1): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 4 – 6

Woodbine Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:13 PM ET; Nassau Stakes $175k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #7 FEV ROVER (5-2): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Casse. Solid closing kick.
• #9 CAIRO CONSORT (4-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 FOREVER DIXIE (15-1): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #6 FULL COUNT FELICIA (3-1): Fringe Contender. Debuting here, this mare is at short odds. Potential for talent. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 9 – 3 – 6

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Saturday

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• Woodbine picks featuring the Grade 2 Nassau Stakes

Sunday

• Churchill Downs picks featuring the Bashford Manor Stakes.