Clinton Raceway serves up a well-rounded ten-race card this Sunday, August 23rd, blending established claiming and conditioned pacers with a trio of rich $10,000 Prospect Series divisions for the 2026 crop of juvenile trotters. With full fields across the board and a mix of live barns — House, Galliers, Bissett, Fritz and company all well-represented — bettors have plenty of angles to work from post one to the finale.

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Clinton Raceway —Sugar Doyle’s Picks

RACE 1: 5-1-3-6

#5 Larjon Luke (PP5, 2/1) — Perfect 2-for-2 lifetime with the top power figure (90) in the field, and this baby race gives him a soft spot to stretch that talent.
#1 Bee Swell Smiley (PP1, 5/2) — Drew the rail and has been finishing in tight photo range against similar company all summer.
#3 Shirley U Jest (PP3, 8/1) — Missed by a head last start racing three-wide and gets a paceline that suggests she’s overdue.
#6 Amberrose Seelster (PP6, 4/1) — Six straight in-the-money finishes is the kind of grinding consistency that plays underneath.

RACE 2: 3-2-1-5

#3 Wills Watchin (PP3, 2/1) — Fastest recent figures in the field and drops in class off a wide, troubled trip last out.
#2 Blackcreek Rosebud (PP2, 3/1) — Beaten a neck in her last start after setting fractions gate-to-wire, so the class edge is obvious.
#1 Anchor So Reel (PP1, 9/5) — Gaining every start lately and gets a live catch-driver in Lorne House from the rail.
#5 Shadow Princess (PP5, 5/1) — Holds the single best power figure (73) in the race and is a legit forward-moving mare down in class.

RACE 3: 3-1-5-4

#3 Nevada Dragon (PP3, 8/5) — Was first past the post last out before a placing, and the underlying speed makes him the horse to catch.
#1 Hollywood Deo (PP1, 5/2) — Figures have climbed three straight starts even though traffic trouble kept masking the improvement.
#5 Kevndan Fraudsters (PP5, 8/1) — In the money in six of his last seven and gets a live Bissett/Sorrie combo to close the gap.
#4 Brydown Wait N See (PP4, 3/1) — Just finished second in a qualifier showing she’s sharp and ready for this class drop.

RACE 4: 5-6-7-4

#5 Happy Baby (PP5, 2/1) — Career maiden win last out came with speed to spare, and she’s clearly the class of this sophomore group.
#6 Stonebridge Belle (PP6, 3/1) — Won two starts back and lost narrowly last time, showing this is a legitimate top-tier filly.
#7 Nothern Queen (PP7, 4/1) — Three-for-three hitting the board to open her career and is training forward under a high-percentage barn.
#4 Hustleforthemuscle (PP4, 9/2) — Broke through with a big number last out and gives this field real speed to catch late.

RACE 5: 1-6-3-5

#1 Castellano (PP1, 7/5) — Three wins in four career starts with a trainer (Maguire) cashing at an elite 41.5% clip makes him the horse to beat.
#6 Sundae Royale (PP6, 5/1) — Has flashed the second-best figures in this field and is one clean trip from a big result.
#3 The Kings Guard (PP3, 9/2) — Won last time out and is peaking with a barn that starts a ton of horses successfully.
#5 Wolfpack Doc (PP5, 4/1) — Owns the highest power figure (85) in the field when his trip has gone smoothly.

RACE 6: 1-5-8-2

#1 Myluckypops (PP1, 5/2) — Green but showed real early speed in his lone qualifier and drops into a wide-open field.
#5 Hollywillhustle (PP5, 3/1) — Has been steadily competitive all season and gives up little on paper to this weak group.
#8 Blackmagiccheddar (PP8, 4/1) — Missed by a neck last start and the figures are trending in the right direction.
#2 Ida Rose (PP2, 9/2) — Finished a solid third last out and rounds out a field with no standout, making her live underneath.

RACE 7: 1-4-8-3

#1 Allstar Bruiser (PP1, 8/5) — Won his last qualifier impressively and gets a barn (Steward) that knows how to place these types.
#4 Pouncing Panther (PP4, 3/1) — Steadily climbing figures and fits well at this modest claiming level.
#8 Country Mouse (PP8, 8/1) — Been knocking on the door with several close finishes and could sneak into the minors at a price.
#3 Sound Bite Hanover (PP3, 5/2) — Fresh off a needed tightener and drops into a spot that suits her recent number better.

RACE 8: 3-4-6-2

#3 Playatyourownrisk (PP3, 3/1) — Multiple wins already this season and trainer Pickett is cashing at a strong rate at this meet.
#4 Larjon Lilly (PP4, 5/1) — Carries real back class with seven lifetime wins and was compromised more by trip than ability last out.
#6 Wicked Plan (PP6, 6/1) — Strong figures with leading colony reinsman Lorne House gives him legitimate upset value.
#2 Cleopanther (PP2, 5/2) — By far the top power figure (91) on the entire card and has been within striking distance every start.

RACE 9: 5-4-3-2

#5 Dontmindmymass (PP5, 8/5) — Top-three in every career start and clearly the most accomplished filly in this field.
#4 Tirade Seelster (PP4, 2/1) — Already has two wins this year with figures that keep improving.
#3 Highland Firen Ice (PP3, 3/1) — Broke her maiden last out with the second-best number in the field, a very good sign for a lightly-raced filly.
#2 Buffey Strikes (PP2, 4/1) — Been in tight photo finishes recently and gets a live trainer angle to squeeze into the minors.

RACE 10: 6-2-3-1-4

#6 Yoda Queen (PP6, 8/1) — Just posted her best figure of the season in a runaway win and is clearly training on sharp.
#2 Come On Artie (PP2, 2/1) — Five wins in 2026 with the deepest, most consistent figure line in this entire field.
#3 Pembrook Legacy N (PP3, 5/1) — Been finishing close every start and gives up little class-wise to this group.
#1 Sweet Cheeseus (PP1, 5/2) — Won last out with a strong closing fraction and gets the rail to conserve ground.
#4 Dragon You Along (PP4, 4/1) — Fought gamely into a tough trip last start and rounds this superfecta out with genuine speed underneath.