Woodbine Picks- 2024 Bold Venture Stakes

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

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Woodbine Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:25 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $49.2k; 7 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 MONDAY MORNING (7-2): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #8 NORTH WARDEN (2-1): Major Player. Goes out for the combination of Moran and Attard. Running well of late.
• #7 LEGS LIKE GIZMO (6-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Has experience at this level.
• #3 DEMBA (12-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 7 – 3

Woodbine Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:55 PM ET; Optional Claiming $61.6k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 BODE’S TIPSY (7-2): Best bet of the card. Decent form of late. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #3 PENNER ASH (20-1): Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #4 DAY TRIPPER (3-1): Worth a look. Speed figs match up nicely. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #2 GRAN SPIRITED (6-1): Fringe Contender. Casse is the leading trainer in the standings.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 4 – 2

Woodbine Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:25 PM ET; Claiming $50.7k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 SPEEDY PAL (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #1 PET SOUNDS (4-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 FAIRWAY TO HEAVEN (15-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level.
• #10 COHERENCE (7-2): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 3 – 10

Woodbine Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:55 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $111.3k; 7 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #4 MCGILL (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #12 STARRY NIGHT (10-1): Fringe Contender. Can run with these. Comes home strong.
• #8 SAPPHIRE CONNECT (15-1): Worth a look. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #11 SCAT GIRL (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 4 – 12 – 8 – 11

Woodbine Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:32 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $113.7k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 SPANSIVE (5-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #6 WICKENHEISER (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 LITERATE (10-1): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 DEVIL’S BIT (8-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 7 – 4

Woodbine Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:03 PM ET; bet365 Soaring Free Stakes $150k; 6 1/2 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 MENSA (2-1): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Casse. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #2 TEST SCORE (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #6 CAIRO CAPER (3-1): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #7 DREAM ON (10-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 6 – 7

Woodbine Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:43 PM ET; Bold Venture Stakes $150k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #3 PATCHES O’HOULIHAN (7-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #6 PLAYMEA TUNE (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #1 CAPTURE THE LION (15-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #4 BORDER TOWN (3-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 1 – 4

Woodbine Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:23 PM ET; bet365 King Edward Stakes $200k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 CRUDEN BAY (7-2): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #4 LIKE THE KING (10-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #2 IRONSTONE (12-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Should sit a good trip.
• #8 FILO DI ARIANNA (4-5): Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 2 – 8

Woodbine Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:56 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $113.7k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #4 NEVER SURPRISED (5-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Solid closing kick.
• #1 CLASSIC MO TOWN (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 CLEAR DESTINATION (6-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #6 RON’S GIZMO (4-1): Major Player. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 7 – 6

Woodbine Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:29 PM ET; Catch A Glimpse Stakes $150k; 6 1/2 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #7 BULLET (2-1): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Casse.
• #6 CRYSTAL VISIONS (12-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Good race flow for this runner.
• #4 SHIFTY (15-1): Worth a look. Trainer, Casse, is having a lot of success this meeting. Has experience at this level.
• #2 WILL REIGN (4-1): Fringe Contender. Casse is the leading trainer in the standings. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 4 – 2

Woodbine Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:10 PM ET; King’s Plate Stakes $1000k; 1 1/4 M All Weather; Field of 13 runners.

• #7 MY BOY PRINCE (7-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
• #3 ESSEX SERPENT (2-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #6 FRIENDLY GHOST (30-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 CAITLINHERGRTNESS (12-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 6 – 4

Woodbine Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 7:00 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $55k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #7 JOURNEYMAN (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 MEYER (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 ELUSIVE KNIGHT (6-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #3 TWOWAYCROSSING (10-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 6 – 3

Woodbine Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 7:30 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $49.2k; 7 F All Weather; Field of 12 runners.

• #6 SPECTACULAR FORCE (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 ONDINE LADY (5-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Balanced pace figures.
• #12 SCORED (10-1): Contender. Has experience at this level.
• #5 ZEENA SWIFT (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 12 – 5

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