A Closer Look – Doug McPherson

Handicapper and racing analyst Doug McPherson offers his insight on each horse in Saturday’s seventh race on June 14 at Woodbine.

Race 7 (4:24 p.m. ET)

6 ½ furlongs on the E.P. Taylor turf

For Fillies and Mares Three Years Old and Upward Which Have Never Won Two Races Or Ontario Sired Allowance Which Have Never Won Two Races.

McPherson’s $20 bet: #6 over 2,8,9,10 over 7.

#1 Peggy – Had some good form on inner turf last year. Blinkers off after two dreadful starts this year; pass

#2 Neenah – Chased dominant Dolce Fortuna last time; can forgive her tiring late. Could be a sneakily live inside speed factor in her turf debut

#3 Arya’s Quest – Has not seen turf since her subpar career debut. Posted her lifetime best Beyer on May 22 but is offered for the tag off of that effort; wild card.

#4 My Cash Factor – Similar to Neenah, chased Dolce Fortuna but offered even less resistance last time. Had a breeze on turf on June 8; needs to improve.

#5 Bonita Mundo – Kicked off her season on May 3, passing a tiring foe and finishing ¾ lengths behind Neenah. Only sibling to try turf ran a dreadful race over it; watching this time.

#6 Miramichi – Has raced well in three starts already at the meet. Has tactical speed and has hit the exactor in half of her six turf tries; contender.

#7 Speedy Freeze (pictured, Michael Burns photo) – Rallied and outfinished Miramichi for the place spot on May 24. Second off the bench, out of a dam who won and was stakes-placed on turf; the one to beat.

#8 Firecracker Fiona – Chased hot fractions and was outkicked when finishing second for $25,000 on May 24; figures to inject some pace.

#9 Love You Lippy – Dueled early and kicked clear to win at first asking on May 25. Might be the quickest of the quick when the gates open.

#10 Unheard – Rallied impressively to win over this course in September and will get back to turf for the first time since.

#11 Dancetotherhythm – Kicks off her season from a tough post. Had a good two-year-old season, but will need to take a step forward and needs too much luck to endorse.