The Pepsi North America Cup is the headliner of the 13-race card at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Besides over $2.3 million in purses on the line Saturday night, the 0.20 Jackpot Hi-5 will have a mandatory payout. The carryover is $421,607.93 and there is no telling how much new money will be bet. 1/ST BET and Xpressbet offer a $2,000 Hit & Split on the Hi-5.

The 0.20 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 10, the Hi-5 goes in Race 13 and there are tickets posted below for each. Comments and selections are based on a fast track.

Race 10-Fan Hanover-$390,000 Purse (10:18 PM EDT)

5-Miki And Minnie (6/5)-This gal banked over $1.5 million as a two-year-old and it would have been a great battle between the Chris Ryder pupil and Chantilly who was the morning line even money chalk. With the sick scratch of Chantilly, the selection for this race became crystal clear. Dexter Dunn will have his options starting from post 5 and last week went the back half in .53 to win its Elim. Should be the best again, as was the case in both races this year. It looks like it will take a very bump trip to beat her.

Race 11-North America Cup-$1,000,000,000 Purse (10:49 PM EDT)

6-Captain Optimistic (9/2)-The Nancy Takter trainee raced huge to win its Elimination after being parked 1st over. Dexter Dunn will be at the controls once again and this colt wouldn't be denied finishing off the mile with a 26.3 last panel. My only reservation is the taxing trip last week. Dunn was parked into the first turn, settled in and then pulled to come first over on the backside. But will single with a 9/2 morning line and seeing that the mile went in 150.2. That time was much slower than the other Elimination races and this will only be its 3rd start in 2025. Draws a very good post, shouldn't be far from the leader at any time and a smoother trip is likely.

Race 12 (11:15 PM EDT)

6-Write Me A Rose (5/2)-The five-year-old has been facing Preferred company and cashed checks in 3 of the last 4 races. Now qualifies for a significant drop to face NW9500L5. Gets a ++ driver change in Doug McNair and has won 17 of 64 at Mohawk. On 4-12 McNair steered the Fellows trainee and went gate to wire against better. This is a prime picture taking opportunity after landing the choice post draw.

Race 13-Jackpot Hi-5-$421,607.93 Carryover (11:48 PM EDT)

3-Larry Karr (4-1)-This will be the 3rd start off a layoff going back to 2-9 and faces $50k claimers again. In the 1st start Larry raced from the back and came a neck short. Last week got the top into a blistering 25.4 opening quarter leaving from post 6. The trip took its toll and finished a beaten 3rd. Tonight, starts inside and that could be the winning difference. Tyler Borth should be able to get on the engine without draining much gas. Best to respect in the 3rd start on Lasix.
6-Dragononthebeach (3-1)-The Dave Menary trainee comes off a win after rolling the back half in .54. Faces similar, drops in for a tag and should be dialed on high. James MacDonald will have in striking range and looks like a main player at a small price.

$10 Late Pick 4

5/6/6/3,6
Total Bet=$20

In the Hi-5 my keys are #3-Larry Karr and #6-Dragononthebeach. They will be used like an exacta box at the top of my $96 ticket.

Race 13-0.20 Super Hi-5

3,6/3,6/1,2,7,8,9,10/1,2,7,8,9,10/1,2,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12
Total Bet=$96

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