by Al Cimaglia
August 23, 2025
Woodbine Mohawk Park has a big 13-race card with six Graded Stakes and the Eliminations for the Canadian Pacing Derby as well. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.
Race 4 Eternal Camnation-GR 3-Purse $100,200 (7:54 PM EDT)
5-Naughty Delight (9-5)-My thinking is tonight, the Anthony Beaton pupil will be closer to the leader turning for the wire than in the last 2 starts. Ended the last 2 races with a .26 and 26.1 last panel to cash 3rd place checks. Last week, paced 2 seconds faster than the previous race and the wrapper could come off in this spot. Will key #5 on top in a $10 Exacta with the 6-Fabulous Hanover (4-1).$10 Exacta 5/6 for a total bet of $10
Race 6-Nassagaweya GR3-2-year-old Open Pace-Purse $117,150 (8:40 PM EDT)
3-Sweet Luvin Lu (6/5)-Handy and fast Sweet Lou 2-year-old is a perfect 3 for 3 and all of the races have been at Wbsb. Versatility is another attribute, can win racing at the top of the stack or by coming off cover. This race will likely go through the Dan Lagace pupil and will look for the winning streak to continue. Will key on top in a $15 Exacta with 1 Borderline Mobby with Yannick Gingras steering. The Dave Menary trainee should get an efficient trip and add some pop to the gimmick.
$15 Exacta Key 3/1 for a total bet $15
Race 7-Peaceful Way Final GR1-2-year-old fillies Trot-Purse $385,000 (9:03 PM EDT)
9-One Belle (9/5)-The 9-hole will make it more of a challenge but probably won't be the cause of the 3-race win streak coming to an end. James MacDonald will see how things look when the wings fold and either leave hard or bide his time. Once the dust settles the Mathew Bax entry should be on the point and if JMac steals a quarter it could be lights out. Will key #9 on top in $6 Exactas with the 5 and 8 underneath. $6 Exacta Key 9/5,8 for a total bet of $12
Race 10-Wellwood Memorial Final GR1-2-year-old Open Trot-Purse $485,000 (10:12 PM EDT)
5-Cambridge Hanover (9/2)-Dexter Dunn steered last time and took a picture at 8/5. He picks off to drive the program chalk 2-Magic Punk. Todd McCarthy was between the pipes 2 and 3 back and he will be at the controls tonight. The Andrew Harris trainee has been close in the last 2 starts and will use at what should be a square price. The post draw is fine and should be racing near the top of the stack when the wings fold. The Walner 2-year-old was a $1,000,000 yearly purchase could be overlooked in this spot and hopefully that will be the case. Using on top in $10 Exactas with 2-Magic Punk (2-1) and 6-Ardone (2-1).
$10 Exacta Key 5/2,6 for $20
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