Welcome to the dirt, the dust, and the thunder of hoofbeats — Clinton Raceway throws open its gates today for what promises to be an exciting Opening Day card featuring 10 races of Standardbred action under the Ontario sun. Nestled in the heart of Huron County, Clinton Raceway is one of Ontario’s most beloved half-mile ovals, where local connections, passionate horsemen, and savvy bettors come together for an afternoon of pure harness racing tradition.

Today’s 10-race card is loaded from top to bottom, featuring a healthy mix of pacing and trotting action spanning maiden youngsters all the way up to seasoned veterans with hundreds of starts and hundreds of thousands in lifetime earnings between them. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a Clinton regular, there is something on today’s program for every level of fan and handicapper.

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RACE 1 — Clinton Raceway | Pace | $4,000 | 1 Mile

Top 3 Contenders:

1. ZIPPENNRIPPEN | PP #1 | 8/5 | Last 4: 2nd, 3rd, qualifier 2nd, pulled up — led wire-to-wire two starts ago before being nipped late, posted consistent top-3 efforts, and shows the best recent form in this field.
2. LEFT ON READ | PP #2 | 5/2 | Last 4: 6th, 5th, 4th, 2nd — won on April 1 at $20,000 claiming, finished second on April 24 in that same company, and drops sharply in class today making him extremely dangerous.
3. FEAR THE DICE | PP #3 | 4/1 | Last 4: 5th, qualifier 5th, scratched, 2nd — was a close second at Flamborough in January at this class level and returns from a freshening with trainer Brickman who wins at 23.8%.

Longshot Value Play: MANHATTAN JOE | PP #6 | 10/1 | Last 4: 7th, scratched, scratched, 3rd — finished third on May 1 at this exact class at London and has been kept out of races due to soundness rather than lack of ability; when right he has tactical speed to steal this.

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RACE 2 — Clinton Raceway | Pace (F&M) | $4,000 | 1 Mile

Top 3 Contenders:

1. PHOSPHORUS | PP #8 | 9/5 | Last 4: 2nd, 6th, 5th, 5th — finished a clear second at Sarnia last out against open $10,000 claimers, posted the best speed figure in the field (66), and drops into this softer condition today.
2. MIGHTY MARY | PP #7 | 5/2 | Last 4: 3rd, 7th, 8th, 3rd — finished third two starts ago at this class and third four starts ago, shows consistent late energy, and trainer Libby wins at 27.6% with driver Galliers clicking.
3. GRAND CIRCUIT | PP #6 | 9/2 | Last 4: 5th, 7th, 8th, 1st — won on April 14 at this class at London in a quick 1:56.2, led on April 7 before being run down, and is clearly dropping to a level where she has already proven dominant.

Longshot Value Play: BLACKCREEK ROSEBUD | PP #3 | 3/1 | Last 4: 8th, 3rd, 4th, 3rd — has finished in the top 4 in three of her last four starts at this exact class level and won on March 13; trainer Haskell is 54% ITM at this meet making her a strong price play.

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RACE 3 — Clinton Raceway | Pace (F&M) | $4,000 | 1 Mile

Top 3 Contenders:

1. MISSY ROCKS | PP #7 | 5/1 | Last 4: 6th, qualifier 3rd, qualifier 1st, scratched — won her qualifier convincingly on February 26, finished third in her most recent qualifier on May 16, and owns the highest Power Rating (88) in the field by a wide margin.
2. TIMEWAITSONNOONE | PP #3 | 4/1 | Last 4: 6th, 2nd tier, 2nd tier, pulled up — won outright on April 14 at this class, has 21 starts in 2026 showing she is fit and ready, and trainer Mcqueen/driver Galliers is the meet’s most reliable pairing.
3. ANCHOR SO REEL | PP #5 | 8/1 | Last 4: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 2nd tier — finished second last out at Dresden, third two starts ago at London, and has placed in three of her last four starts showing peak current form.

Longshot Value Play: HELP A GIRL OUT | PP #6 | 6/1 | Last 4: 6th, 8th, 1st, 8th — won outright on April 22 at $20,000 claiming, a tougher class than today, and trainer/driver Horner who handles her exclusively knows exactly when she is right.

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RACE 4 — Clinton Raceway | Pace | $4,000 | 1 Mile

Top 3 Contenders:

1. THUNDERBOLT RUN | PP #2 | 5/2 | Last 4: 5th, scratched, 6th, 1st — won on April 27 at this class, led on May 2 before being run down late, and owns the highest Power Rating (106) in the entire card today showing clear class edge.
2. JUST ASK JOE | PP #1 | 2/1 | Last 4: 4th, 4th, scratched, 1st — led last week’s race through three-quarters before tiring, won on March 25 at this exact class, and posts a consistent pattern of front-running speed from the rail.
3. ACEFORTYFOUR JACK | PP #5 | 9/2 | Last 4: 3rd, 3rd, 2nd, disqualified — has finished second or third in four of his last five valid starts, clearly belongs at this level, and trainer Harris/driver Maclellan is a strong combination.

Longshot Value Play: STATE OF PLAY | PP #7 | 4/1 | Last 4: 5th, qualifier 4th, qualifier 5th, 5th — won nine times in 2025 earning $47,741 and owns a lifetime mark of 1:54.2 at Greenwood; returning from qualifiers with Thiessen up, a horse of this quality is priced far too high.

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RACE 5 — Clinton Raceway | Pace | $4,800 | 1 Mile

Top 3 Contenders:

1. MY LITTLE FRIEND | PP #4 | 3/1 | Last 4: 1st, 8th, 2nd, 1st — won outright last out on May 26 at London, also won on April 10 at Blue Bonnets Stakes company, and has finished first or second in three of his last four starts showing undeniable peak form.
2. HARPERS HAT TRICK | PP #1 | 2/1 | Last 4: 3rd, 4th, qualifier 2nd, 8th — finished a clear third two starts ago in a bigger field at this class, sharpened with a qualifier on April 25, and gets the rail with leading driver House in a race he should be stalking early.
3. KEVNDAN FRAUDSTERS | PP #5 | 4/1 | Last 4: 3rd, 3rd, 2nd tier, 3rd — has finished third or better in three of his last four starts, was a close third just one week ago in tougher open $9,500 company, and trainer Bissett (54% ITM) has him in top form.

Longshot Value Play: ST LADS MISCHIEF | PP #7 | 8/1 | Last 4: 3rd, 2nd tier, 1st, 2nd tier — won outright on April 8 at this class level, finished third two starts ago in tougher company, and trainer Kennedy wins at 25% at the meet; the 8/1 morning line is a significant overlay.

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RACE 6 — Clinton Raceway | Pace (F&M) | $4,600 | 1 Mile

Top 3 Contenders:

1. LITTLE T | PP #6 | 3/1 | Last 4: 1st, 2nd tier, 3rd, 2nd — won wire-to-wire last out on May 25, finished second two starts ago, and has finished in the top 3 in three of her last four starts showing clear peak form heading into today.
2. INUKSHUK SALLY | PP #5 | 2/1 | Last 4: broken equipment, 1st, 7th, 4th — dominated on April 24 winning by four lengths as a 5-cent favorite, only missed recently due to equipment failure not lack of ability, and trainer Libby wins at 27.6%.
3. CREDIT KAWHI | PP #2 | 8/5 | Last 4: 2nd, 2nd, 5th, 6th — has finished second in two of her last three starts including last out at Dresden, shows consistent willingness to be competitive, and trainer Bissett has her peaking at the right time.

Longshot Value Play: SHADY MEMORIES | PP #4 | 8/1 | Last 4: 5th, 2nd, 3rd, 2nd — has finished second or third in three of her last four starts including a second last week, owns 23 starts in 2026 showing remarkable durability, and trainer Steward wins at 30.2% at this meet.

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RACE 7 — Clinton Raceway | Pace (2-3 yr olds) | $5,000 | 1 Mile

Top 3 Contenders:

1. TONJA HANOVER | PP #1 | 3/1 | Last 4: 4th, 7th, 1st, qualifier 3rd — won outright on May 2 at this exact class condition, showed clear improvement moving from 2025 into her 3-year-old season, and trainer Brickman has her peaking at 23.8% wins at the meet.
2. IMPERFECT CIRCLE | PP #2 | 2/1 | Last 4: 3rd, 2nd, 8th, 2nd tier — led wire-to-wire until the stretch on May 18, finished third last out while rallying from well back, and trainer Libby/driver Galliers is the most dangerous juvenile combination in the province.
3. FRIYAYITSBEACHDAY | PP #3 | 4/1 | Last 4: 6th, scratched, 4th, 8th — showed competitive early speed on May 12 before fading, has been sharpening at Flamborough, and gets top reinsman Thiessen for the first time which is a significant upgrade.

Longshot Value Play: WILLY WILSON | PP #6 | 10/1 | Last 4: qualifier 2nd — debuted with a sharp qualifying second at London on May 14 sitting second the entire mile before finishing just a length back; first-out juveniles with clean qualifier lines regularly upset seasoned rivals and trainer/driver Horner is 17.4% wins at the meet.

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RACE 8 — Clinton Raceway | Pace | $4,000 | 1 Mile

Top 3 Contenders:

1. DOCS ROCK | PP #6 | 9/5 | Last 4: 5th, 3rd, 1st, 6th — won outright on April 13 at this exact class, finished third two starts ago in tougher $8,000 open company at Flamborough, and trainer Schneider/driver Thiessen is the meet’s most dangerous combination in claiming races.
2. BET ON BRETT | PP #5 | 9/2 | Last 4: scratched, 6th, 2nd tier, 3rd — finished third on April 2 at Flamborough in foggy conditions, owns the highest Power Rating (74) in the field, and trainer Ertel wins at 28.6% at this meet which is outstanding.
3. DARK MOVES | PP #4 | 2/1 | Last 4: 3rd broken equipment, 8th, 3rd, 2nd tier — finished third last out with broken equipment costing him a possible better finish, won on March 6 at this class level, and driver Galliers keeps him in contention every single start.

Longshot Value Play: OUTLAW JESSE JAMES | PP #2 | 4/1 | Last 4: 2nd, disqualified, 2nd tier, disqualified — has finished second twice when allowed to race cleanly, is clearly competitive at a higher $20,000 claiming class, and drops way down today for trainer Bissett who wins at 54% ITM at this meet.

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RACE 9 — Clinton Raceway | Trot | $4,800 | 1 Mile

Top 3 Contenders:

1. ESQUIRE | PP #4 | 8/5 | Last 4: 2nd tier, 1st, 1st, 3rd — won back-to-back on April 17 and May 5, finished a close second in the tier two starts ago, and owns the highest Power Rating (89) on the entire card today with trainer Forgie/driver House clicking at peak efficiency.
2. HOLLOW HILL MAGIC | PP #2 | 3/1 | Last 4: 6th, scratched, 1st, 1st — won back-to-back on April 24 and May 1, only missed on May 22 due to judges scratch not poor form, and driver Galliers has piloted her to every recent victory showing a tight partnership.
3. FORBIDDEN TREASURE | PP #1 | 5/2 | Last 4: 3rd, 2nd tier, 3rd, 3rd — has finished third or better in three of her last four starts including a third two starts ago, shows consistent closing energy, and trainer Forgie handles both top contenders giving her unique insight into this race.

Longshot Value Play: JEANIE T | PP #6 | 4/1 | Last 4: 8th, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd — has finished third in three consecutive starts including two starts ago at this exact class level, is clearly knocking on the door of a win, and owner/driver Louis Gregg is 4.6% wins at the meet but 26.4% ITM meaning she hits the board regularly.

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RACE 10 — Clinton Raceway | Pace | $5,500 | 1 Mile

Top 3 Contenders:

1. FILLY WATCHER | PP #4 | 2/1 | Last 4: 4th, 2nd, 2nd tier, 1st — won wire-to-wire on March 31, finished second two starts ago against preferred horses at London, and has finished in the top 4 in all four recent starts showing consistent elite-level form at this meet.
2. SPORTSLINE | PP #2 | 5/2 | Last 4: broken equipment, 1st, 3rd, 1st — won wire-to-wire on May 5, also won on April 21, and only missed last out due to broken equipment not lack of fitness; trainer Bissett/driver Guy is primed to bounce back sharply.
3. DALHOUSIE | PP #7 | 7/2 | Last 4: 7th, 2nd, 5th, 1st — won on April 17 at this class, finished a close second on May 1 to the race favorite, and trainer Haskell has him fit and ready with two quality efforts in his last four starts bookending a rough one.

Longshot Value Play: HEZA HANDY MAN | PP #6 | 8/1 | Last 4: 7th, 8th, 2nd tier, 2nd — finished second four starts ago at Nw5000 level, has three wins already in 2026 earning $19,292, and trainer/driver Horner who pilots him exclusively has shown he knows exactly when this horse is ready to fire.