by Al CImaglia
October 3, 2026
Woodbine Mohawk Park has a loaded 15-race card with Grass Roots Finals featuring 2-and 3-year olds as the headliners. The Spot Plays are in Race 4, Race 7, and Race 10. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.
Race 4 (7:52 PM EDT)
3-Bulldog Belle (4-1)-There are a bunch of Bulldog Hanover 2-year-olds in this affair, and this one isn't at the top of the class yet but has been getting better. Will stake a swing at a square price and does have enough gate speed so Tyler Borth will be able to work a smooth trip. The inside draw suits its style and has the ability to take a picture versus this field.
3-6-4
Race 7 (9:01 PM EDT)
6-Another Great Mass (5-1)-Posted a sharp win 2 back and didn't get a friendly trip. Paid off at every ounce of 12-1 that night and now draws a choice post. The 9-hole trip took its toll in last, and should offer another nice price. Trevor Henry can get a good early seat, as there isn't much gate speed to the inside. Will look for a big try, has won 5 of 20 starts at Mohawk and it appears to have found another gear lately.
6-4-5
Race 10 (10:10 PM EDT)
8-Sugar Man (5/2)-The post draw will help the price. Comes off a 2nd place finish to Erwin Hanover in last and that is nothing to be embarrassed about. Since shipping in 3 back and returning to the Dave Menary barn, the Papi Rob 4-year-old hasn't missed hitting the board and has 1 win. Can leave as fast as the gate car and James MacDonald should have in a position to win at the top of the lane.
8-2-3
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