Clinton Raceway Selection Sunday June 13,2026
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Welcome to live harness racing at Clinton Raceway, one of Ontario’s most beloved community tracks nestled in the heart of Huron County. Sunday’s eleven-race card is loaded with competitive harness action featuring both pace and trot divisions across a variety of claiming and conditioned classes.
Today’s feature race is RACE 1 – THE OPENING PACE carrying a PURSE OF $5,500 for pacers that have not won $3,000 in their last three starts, with an alternate entry claiming option of $12,000. This race sets the tone for the entire card and showcases some of the circuit’s most competitive horses, headlined by the talented SPEAKDOLLARSNCENTS trained by the red-hot Melissa Loyer, who enters off a sharp recent win and figures to be the one to beat on the evening.
Sunday’s card also features multiple Pop-Up Claiming events throughout races three through eleven, giving bettors outstanding value opportunities in two-leg series formats. The Pick 5 anchored in Race 7 and the Late Double connecting Races 10 and 11 offer excellent carryover potential for those looking to cash big tickets.
Leading driver Lorne House dominates the Clinton leaderboard with 22 wins at this meet and appears in virtually every race on the card, making him the pilot to follow all evening long. Trainer Melissa Loyer continues her remarkable 2026 campaign and saddles multiple live contenders throughout the program.
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CLINTON RACEWAY – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
RACE-BY-RACE ANALYSIS
RACE 1 – PACE – 1 MILE – PURSE $5,500
CLASS: N/W $3,000 LAST 3 – CLAIMING $12,000
TOP PICK: SPEAKDOLLARSNCENTS (3) – 8-5 – Won April 27 and has been consistently placing with trainer Loyer who ranks among the hottest trainers at this meet with a 50% win rate recently.
SECOND CHOICE: HEZA HANDY MAN (5) – 5-2 – Won last start May 31 at Clinton showing the horse knows this track, and trainer/driver Horner combination is clicking with a 20% win rate at this venue.
THIRD CHOICE: FILLY WATCHER (4) – 3-1 – Finished second last start May 31 at this exact track with driver Galliers showing consistent top-three finishes throughout the past five starts.
UPSET LONGSHOT: ALL BETS ON RED (7) – 10-1 – Finished third June 6 showing improving form with trainer Haskell who has an impressive 18% win rate at Clinton and the horse is capable of a bounce-back.
RACE 2 – TROT – 1 MILE – PURSE $4,800
CLASS: N/W $1,500 LAST 3 – CLAIMING $9,500
TOP PICK: ESQUIRE (3) – 8-5 – Won last start May 31 at this track in dominant fashion and has won four of last thirteen starts with driver House who leads all drivers at Clinton with a 17% win rate.
SECOND CHOICE: TOSCANO GIRL (8) – 4-1 – Six wins in 2026 with strong recent form and trainer Harris showing the mare consistently hits the board under pressure at this level.
THIRD CHOICE: PETER CROWN (6) – 3-1 – Finished second last start May 28 with consistent effort and trainer Watson shows a 30% win rate at Clinton which is among the best at this meet.
UPSET LONGSHOT: CHARMBO CHIP (7) – 6-1 – Won April 16 and has been showing improved speed figures with trainer Miller developing this four-year-old at the right pace heading into this spot.
RACE 3 – PACE – 1 MILE – PURSE $4,000
CLASS: CLAIMING $8,000 – N/W $2,000 LAST 5
TOP PICK: DARK MOVES (3) – 5-2 – Won last start May 31 at this exact track in dominant wire-to-wire fashion with trainer Cochrane who shows a 6.67% win rate but strong placement percentage at Clinton.
SECOND CHOICE: THUNDERBOLT RUN (4) – 3-1 – Highest power rating in the field at 88 and finished third June 6 showing consistent competitive effort with trainer McQueen posting a solid 30% win rate at this meet.
THIRD CHOICE: ACEFORTYFOUR JACK (1) – 2-1 – Three consecutive top-five finishes and has shown finishing ability in the stretch with trainer Harris using driver Maclellan who is clicking at 25% wins recently.
UPSET LONGSHOT: LIMBO DANCER (8) – 9-2 – Finished third last start May 31 at Clinton showing improving form and trainer Sherman has the four-year-old moving in the right direction at this class level.
RACE 4 – PACE – 1 MILE – PURSE $5,000
CLASS: N/W $2,500 LIFETIME
TOP PICK: SMILIN PETE (3) – 3-1 – Won qualifier last start showing legitimate form and trainer Fritz has a 37.5% win rate at this meet which is outstanding for a developing three-year-old in this spot.
SECOND CHOICE: GRAPES EIGHTY NINE (2) – 5-2 – Finished second in qualifier May 30 showing legitimate speed and driver Johnston knows this horse well serving as both driver and trainer.
THIRD CHOICE: WHATS BETTER (6) – 4-1 – Qualified June 6 at Hiawatha showing readiness to race and trainer Sinclair has experience developing young horses at this level.
UPSET LONGSHOT: TH BOUGHTNPAIDFOR (1) – 6-1 – Finished second May 31 at Clinton showing track familiarity and driver House is the leading driver at this meet with 22 wins giving any horse a significant advantage.
RACE 5 – PACE – 1 MILE – PURSE $4,800
CLASS: N/W $1,500 LAST 3 – CLAIMING $9,500
TOP PICK: THATMOMENTINLIFE (5) – 5-2 – Won last start May 25 and has nine wins in 2026 with trainer Loyer who is absolutely on fire with a 50% win rate recently at this meet.
SECOND CHOICE: NIGHT TRAIN (6) – 4-1 – Won April 28 in dominant wire-to-wire fashion and has three wins in 2026 showing the horse is capable of controlling races from the front.
THIRD CHOICE: LARJON LILLY (8) – 3-1 – Won May 8 and shows strong ability when placed correctly with trainer Bissett who leads all Clinton trainers with a 16% win rate over the past year.
UPSET LONGSHOT: ALL BETS ON GARY (7) – 10-1 – Five wins in 2026 including strong results at higher claiming levels showing this horse may be significantly overqualified dropping into this spot.
RACE 6 – PACE – 1 MILE – PURSE $4,000
CLASS: FM CLAIMING $8,000 – N/W $2,000 LAST 5
TOP PICK: MISSY ROCKS (4) – 7-5 – Finished second in both recent starts and has seven wins in 2025 with trainer Kerr who has the highest placement percentage at Clinton at 67.5% which is remarkable.
SECOND CHOICE: TIMEWAITSONNOONE (1) – 2-1 – Won April 14 and consistently places in this class with trainer McQueen showing a 30% win rate and driver Galliers who is clicking at this meet.
THIRD CHOICE: D A CINNAMONCRUNCH (3) – 4-1 – Has shown improving form in recent qualifiers and trainer/driver Germain combination knows this mare well with consistent effort throughout.
UPSET LONGSHOT: CHOCOLATEFORLUNCH (2) – 9-2 – Won November 28 and trainer Anderson is developing this mare with driver House aboard giving her a significant advantage with the leading Clinton pilot.
RACE 7 – PACE – 1 MILE – PURSE $4,600
CLASS: CLAIMING $8,000
TOP PICK: GRACIE T (7) – 3-1 – Won last two starts including June 6 at Hiawatha showing peak form with trainer Duford and the horse has six wins in 2026 which is outstanding production at this level.
SECOND CHOICE: NO FOOL MACKINLEY (1) – 2-1 – Won March 30 and has been competitive throughout with trainer Sherman and driver Gimblett who shows a 9% win rate but strong placement numbers at Clinton.
THIRD CHOICE: LITTLE T (2) – 5-2 – Won last two starts May 31 and May 25 in dominant back-to-back fashion with trainer Simpson who has an impressive 23% win rate at Clinton.
UPSET LONGSHOT: SHADY MEMORIES (3) – 4-1 – Three wins in 2026 with trainer Steward and the mare consistently threatens in this class with driver Galliers showing improving form in recent outings.
RACE 8 – PACE – 1 MILE – PURSE $4,000
CLASS: FM CLAIMING $8,000 – N/W $2,000 LAST 5
TOP PICK: MIGHTY MARY (5) – 4-1 – Three wins in 2026 and consistently finishes in the top three with trainer Libby who has a solid 15% win rate and driver Galliers providing strong guidance.
SECOND CHOICE: PENNYS NOIR (1) – 2-1 – Won April 17 and shows consistent effort in this class with trainer Kennedy posting a 15% win rate and the mare has placed in multiple recent starts.
THIRD CHOICE: PHOSPHORUS (4) – 9-2 – Finished second May 23 at Hiawatha showing legitimate class and trainer Bissett who leads Clinton trainers with 15 wins over the past year gives this mare excellent support.
UPSET LONGSHOT: HELP A GIRL OUT (2) – 3-1 – Won April 22 in dominant wire-to-wire fashion and trainer Horner has a 20% win rate at Clinton with the four-year-old showing she can handle this competition level.
RACE 9 – PACE – 1 MILE – PURSE $4,000
CLASS: CLAIMING $8,000 – N/W $2,000 LAST 5
TOP PICK: IDIDITMYSHUI (3) – 9-5 – Won last start June 6 in a sharp performance and trainer/driver Germain combo has a 50% win rate at Clinton which is the best at this meet making this horse very dangerous.
SECOND CHOICE: STATE OF PLAY (7) – 2-1 – Won last start June 6 at Hiawatha showing peak form with trainer Kerr who has a 67.5% placement rate at Clinton and the horse has nine wins in 2025 proving class.
THIRD CHOICE: FEAR THE DICE (5) – 3-1 – Won last start May 31 at Clinton in dominant wire-to-wire fashion with trainer Brickman who has an outstanding 27% win rate at this meet.
UPSET LONGSHOT: ZIPPENNRIPPEN (4) – 4-1 – Finished second last two starts including May 31 at Clinton showing consistent form with trainer Simpson who has 10 wins at this meet and driver House aboard.
RACE 10 – PACE – 1 MILE – PURSE $4,000
CLASS: FM CLAIMING $8,000 – N/W $2,000 LAST 5
TOP PICK: BLACKCREEK ROSEBUD (1) – 8-5 – Won last start May 31 at Clinton in dominant five-length fashion with trainer Haskell who has an 18% win rate and driver Galliers providing an excellent guiding hand.
SECOND CHOICE: HALCYON HANOVER (4) – 2-1 – Won last start June 7 at Dresden showing peak form heading into this race and trainer Cochrane has a strong 21% win rate at Clinton making this filly dangerous.
THIRD CHOICE: SNAKE EYES HANOVER (5) – 3-1 – Finished second June 6 at Hiawatha showing competitive recent form and trainer Loyer’s 50% recent win rate makes any horse she saddles extremely dangerous.
UPSET LONGSHOT: DARLIN DALLECKTRAH (6) – 6-1 – Won April 4 and won March 26 in back-to-back fashion showing the mare can peak at the right time with trainer Reid posting a solid 8% win rate at this meet.
RACE 11 – PACE – 1 MILE – PURSE $4,000
CLASS: CLAIMING $8,000 – N/W $2,000 LAST 5
TOP PICK: TUUKKA RASP (8) – 2-1 – Finished third May 23 at Hiawatha showing improving form and trainer Kerr has the highest placement rate at Clinton at 67.5% making this gelding a must-use in all exotic wagers.
SECOND CHOICE: RUREDYFORAGOODTIME (1) – 5-2 – Two wins in 2026 with trainer Laver who has a 25% win rate at Clinton and driver Maclellan has been among the hottest pilots at this meet posting a 25% win rate.
THIRD CHOICE: OUTLAW JESSE JAMES (6) – 4-1 – Finished second last start May 31 at Clinton showing legitimate form and trainer Bissett who leads all Clinton trainers with 15 wins gives this horse outstanding support.
UPSET LONGSHOT: SCOTTISH BRUISER (3) – 3-1 – Finished second May 30 at Hiawatha with trainer/driver Doyle combination showing improving form and the four-year-old looks ready to break through at this class level.
