Thursday Night at Mohawk Park — August 27, 2026

It’s another stop on Woodbine’s 5 Nights Racing slate, with first-race post set for 6:30 p.m. on the 145th card of the meet. Ten races go from the rail tonight, and horseplayers get a nice carrot to start the card: a $75,000 Guaranteed Early Pick 5 spanning Races 1 through 5, giving early-card bettors a well-funded overlay no matter how the pool fills.

Featured Race: Race 8 — OSS Grassroots Leg 4B, 3-Year-Old Trotting Fillies ($30,000)

The marquee event tonight comes late, as the card wraps up its trilogy of $30,000 Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots Leg 4B divisions for 3-year-old trotting fillies with the deepest, most competitive field of the three. Cupid Hall brings a string of four straight sub-1:54 miles and post-6 speed, A Splash Of Green rides a three-race string of runner-up finishes into a favorable class drop, and HP Crystaline returns to the worktab with the fastest recent number in the field after a smart front-stepping qualifier. Add in tactical speedster Intel Queen and steady mare Ronda May K — who owns the fastest lifetime mark in the field but comes with obvious gait-issue risk — and this looks like the toughest, most bettable race of the night.

Elsewhere on the card, the other two legs of the Grassroots series (Races 2 and 4) add extra intrigue, headlined by Elbows Up and Barbara May, both riding win streaks into today’s action — while Race 10 closes the night with a competitive $8,000 claiming feature topped by leading earner Jazzville.

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RACE 1 – 2YO Filly Trot, $22,000

Top 3:

1. #2 Jyn Erso (5-2, PP2) – Trotted the fastest mile on the page (1:54.3) against Gold-class rivals and gets a hot McNair/McNair driver-trainer tandem that’s won 8 of its last 30 (26.7%).
2. #8 Flawless Lady (3-1, PP8) – Picks up the meet’s #1 driver, James Macdonald, plus a beneficial trainer change to Julie Walker, giving her the class relief needed after breaking in her last Gold try.
3. #6 Coral Cliff (4-1, PP6) – Has shown clear late-season improvement (a sharp closing 2nd in a PA stakes, then a game front-end try from the rail), and gets a strong Blais barn (20.6% overall).

Longshot Value: #1 Lady Jag (5-1, PP1) – Dominated as an even-money choice last time out and, despite the tricky rail draw, has the tactical speed to control this field if she gets away clean.

RACE 2 – 3YO Trotting Fillies, OSS Grassroots Leg 4B, $30,000

Top 3:

1. #4 Elbows Up (2-1, PP4) – Has won two straight in dominant fashion racing first-over and holds the fastest, most consistent recent figures in the field.
2. #3 Rare Legacy (5-2, PP3) – Adds Lasix tonight and has shown a repeatable second-over closing punch that’s produced back-to-back top-three finishes against this same class.
3. #2 Bella Chica (7-2, PP2) – Owns 7 wins from 17 starts this season and draws a good inside post behind a red-hot McClure/German combo (28% recent win rate).

Longshot Value: #7 Very Sassy (8-1, PP7) – A legitimate stakes-class filly last year who was compromised by a rough outside trip last start; drops back to this level and could easily bounce back to form.

RACE 3 – 2YO Maiden Trot, $22,000

Top 3:

1. #7 Wallker Ccl (6-1, PP7) – The only starter here with real race-tested experience (not just qualifiers), already has a win and competitive lines against similar first-time company.
2. #3 Th Patrick (5-1, PP3) – Debuted well against a similar field, comes from a winning female family, and should move forward second-time out.
3. #4 Kirwin (3-1, PP4) – Trotted a dominating, wire-to-wire 1:58.3 qualifier and gets leading driver Louis-Philippe Roy and a strong Meg Crone barn, though it’s worth noting this is purely qualifier form.

Longshot Value: #6 Cornaro Kid (10-1, PP6) – Closed for third at nearly 35-1 in his debut before breaking early last time; he draws the best post of his career here and has shown ability when he behaves.

RACE 4 – 3YO Trotting Fillies, OSS Grassroots Leg 4B, $30,000

Top 3:

1. #4 Barbara May (3-1, PP4) – Has won her last two decisively, including a sizzling closing quarter, and gets the leading McNair/McNair combination again.
2. #7 Upgrade (4-1, PP7) – Has four wins in the first three legs of this same series racing on the front end, and drives well enough to control the pace from any post.
3. #5 Twin B Showbiz (5-2, PP5) – Nearly ran down Elbows Up last time with a sub-27 closing brush and drops into a more favorable spot tonight.

Longshot Value: #2 My Classy Queen (10-1, PP2) – Has finished in the top four in three of her last four starts against this level and gets a good inside post to save ground.

RACE 5 – 2YO Colt/Gelding Pace, $22,000

Top 3:

1. #8 Stampede (5-2, PP8) – Has clocked the fastest, most consistent figures in the field (sub-1:52) while competing against much tougher O.S.S. Gold-class rivals.
2. #1 Squad Up (6-1, PP1) – Perfect in his only start, winning a determined stretch battle, and now draws the rail for a clean, ground-saving trip.
3. #5 Twin B Louborghini (3-1, PP5) – Has finished ahead of much of this field in both his starts and draws a workable middle post.

Longshot Value: #10 Treacherous Wind (15-1, PP10) – A $65,000 auction purchase who had a clean, competitive debut from a tough outside post; now gets Doug McNair, one of the circuit’s best drivers at getting horses away quickly from the 10-hole.

RACE 6 – 2YO Filly Trot, Grassroots/Prospect, $28,000

Top 3:

1. #9 Majestic Eva (3-1, PP9) – The most consistent money-earner in this field with back-to-back-to-back top-four finishes, even from a wide draw.
2. #8 D A Adele (7-2, PP8) – Owns an actual win this year and has shown a genuine closing kick in her last two starts.
3. #7 Perfect Loop (5-1, PP7) – Has boarded in five of her last six starts and gets a workable post to stay tucked in through the far turn.

Longshot Value: #2 Bobbi Bovino (8-1, PP2) – Was perfect in the money in four straight starts before an unlucky break last time and now draws a good inside post to rebound.

RACE 7 – NW1 Trot (Winners of $10,500 or less), $20,000

Top 3:

1. #3 Wild Rose Hanover (7-2, PP3) – Won impressively four starts back with an aggressive drive and now drops back down after facing tougher company.
2. #1 Monkey Talk (6-1, PP1) – Trotted home in a sharp 28.2 final quarter last time and should be sharper in his second start off the vet scratch/layoff.
3. #9 Satu Wania (3-1, PP9) – Still winless but has landed in the top three five times this year and is the most tactically sound speed horse in the field.

Longshot Value: #4 Yadreamin Seelster (8-1, PP4) – Closed determinedly in a strong 28.2 final quarter off the B-track circuit last week and should move forward on a normal seven-day cycle.

RACE 8 – 3YO Trotting Fillies, OSS Grassroots Leg 4B, $30,000

Top 3:

1. #6 Cupid Hall (4-1, PP6) – Has trotted four straight sharp miles in the 1:54 range and gets a prime post to use her natural early speed.
2. #7 A Splash Of Green (5-1, PP7) – On a three-race streak of runner-up finishes against tougher company and now gets a favorable class drop.
3. #4 HP Crystaline (5-2, PP4) – Owns the fastest recent qualifying mile in the field, adds Lasix tonight, and gets a live Louis-Philippe Roy in the bike.

Longshot Value: #2 Intel Queen (6-1, PP2) – Nearly upset a much tougher Grassroots field two starts back with tactical speed and should be forwardly placed again tonight.

RACE 9 – 2YO NW1 Pace, $22,000

Top 3:

1. #2 Maximum Pressure (7-2, PP2) – Battled competitively in a much higher-class stakes race last time and now drops into an easier spot he should control.
2. #6 Whoopdedoo Hanover (5-1, PP6) – Owns the fastest official mark in this field (1:55.4) and gets a good post to leave forward.
3. #3 Mahalo (3-1, PP3) – Exits the same tough stakes class as the top pick and has shown he belongs with this level.

Longshot Value: #7 Kings Lady (8-1, PP7) – Already has a narrow win at this level and continues to show improving tactical speed each start.

RACE 10 – Filly/Mare Claiming $8,000, $10,000

Top 3:

1. #9 Jazzville (5-1, PP9) – Leads this field in wins and earnings this season (7 wins from 23 starts) and gets a fresh, accomplished new connection after her latest claim.
2. #1 Allstar Twinkle (2-1, PP1) – Just lowered her career mark in a gritty stretch fight and draws the rail behind a scorching-hot Jamie Copley barn (29% recent win rate).
3. #3 CF Saving Grace (10-1, PP3) – Finished a clear second directly behind today’s top pick last start and gets capable handling from Louis-Philippe Roy.

Longshot Value: #4 Ak Black Badger (10-1, PP4) – Won her last start by a nose off a class claim, adds Lasix tonight, and should be sharp for new connections.