Andy McCook picks winners on a Wednesday
Andy McCook • May 14th, 2025 2:28 PM • 3 min read
We head to Addington today for a 7-race card. As always, these lower graded cards can be tough to sift through but here are some races to play into.
Race 2
Maiden trotters go around here, and manners will be the key. For that reason, I have found 3-Tioga Pass on top, fresh up effort was solid and tends to show good manners, which will put him into a great spot. 5- Viva La Vida is clearly a horse with ability, however manners have been wayward at recent trials galloping in all 3. 2- Bonjour Paris has been very good in 2 of his 3 recent trials and with manners is a winning hope.
Maiden trotters go around here, and manners will be the key. For that reason, I have found 3-Tioga Pass on top, fresh up effort was solid and tends to show good manners, which will put him into a great spot. 5- Viva La Vida is clearly a horse with ability, however manners have been wayward at recent trials galloping in all 3. 2- Bonjour Paris has been very good in 2 of his 3 recent trials and with manners is a winning hope.
Race 3
My best of the day goes around here. Horse 2 - Festus Haggen. Big effort late last start after getting buried deep the pegs. Generally, steps well and comes up with a decent draw. Should be very close to winning today. Ultimate Counsel has good manners and Super Fund was good last start with limited room till too late.
My best of the day goes around here. Horse 2 - Festus Haggen. Big effort late last start after getting buried deep the pegs. Generally, steps well and comes up with a decent draw. Should be very close to winning today. Ultimate Counsel has good manners and Super Fund was good last start with limited room till too late.
Race 5
I have found Kalatra on top here, with no confidence at all. third up this prep and has gate speed and a decent draw. However, I feel there is some value here in 8 - Wind In The Wire. Wide draw to deal with, but with pace under him, he can go back and find a nice run in transit. Recent starts have been good, and he is overs in the market.
I have found Kalatra on top here, with no confidence at all. third up this prep and has gate speed and a decent draw. However, I feel there is some value here in 8 - Wind In The Wire. Wide draw to deal with, but with pace under him, he can go back and find a nice run in transit. Recent starts have been good, and he is overs in the market.
Race 7
Some SRM action here. 1 Ivona Dadic is a horse racing well and comes up with a decent draw to use. 4 - Sweet Dreams is a horse I have been with in her last few starts. She continues to race well. These 2 look a nice top3 SRM option in the get out stakes!
Some SRM action here. 1 Ivona Dadic is a horse racing well and comes up with a decent draw to use. 4 - Sweet Dreams is a horse I have been with in her last few starts. She continues to race well. These 2 look a nice top3 SRM option in the get out stakes!
