Free Selections |Woodbine-Mohawk Park Sat April 25,2026

Tonight at Woodbine Mohawk Park is one of the richest Saturday cards of the spring season, anchored by four Ontario Sired Spring Series finals and a loaded $40,000 open pace in Race 9 that is the clear highlight of the evening.

The $75,000 guaranteed Early Pick 5 spanning Races 1–5 is the ideal multi-race wager to start the night, with Johnny Angel — a James Macdonald-trained homebred who has won both career starts with eye-catching late speed — set up as the popular single in Race 1.

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Woodbine Mohawk Park — Saturday, April 25, 2026

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Race 1 — Pace, $20,000, NW2 Races or $30,000 Lifetime

Top 3 Contenders:

1. #10 Johnny Angel (2-1) — Two dominant debut wins with blazing final quarters (27-flat and 26 2/5), driven by James Macdonald who wins at 41% with trainer Gallucci.
2. #4 Pac Man Hanover (8-1) — Showed 1:51 speed in 2025 and has the tactical ability to provide Exacta value against the favorite.
3. #5 Dime Bettor (6-1) — Bet to 4/5 last week before going off stride; stays flat here and his natural talent puts him in the mix.

Longshot Value Play: #1 D A Lets Dance (9-2) Showed he can fire fresh based on maiden win last year, and his second qualifier was dramatically better than his first — worth a look at the bottom of exotics.

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Race 2 — Ontario Sired Spring Series Trot Final, $42,100, 3YO Colts & Geldings

Top 3 Contenders:

1. #2 Dream For Peace (2-1) — Won Leg 1 wire-to-wire and was clearly the fastest in the field; just needs to hold his gait off the rail tonight.
2. #5 Fourth Gear (7-2) — Won Leg 2 cleanly after rivals broke stride; improving with each start under trainer Shannon Henry.
3. #7 Up To No Gouda (4-1) — Missed Leg 1 due to illness, came back strong in Leg 2 before breaking stride at a key moment; talent is evident.

Longshot Value Play: #6 Switch (5-1) Has found his stride with trotting hopples, posting three straight runner-up finishes, and the pacing-bred son of Cattlewash is clearly improving at the right time.

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Race 3 — Pace, $19,000, NW $15,000 Lifetime

Top 3 Contenders:

1. #6 We Got History (3-1) — Back-to-back career-best miles, draws the best post tonight, and Doug McNair wins at 30% with trainer Menary.
2. #10 Walk Of Life (5-1) — Unbeaten in four starts, was moving best at the wire last week behind Johnny Angel, and Bob McClure/Pentland combination wins at 8%.
3. #5 Wholetthedogsout (7-2) — Upset winner as a 35/1 shot on debut, posted his fastest final quarter last week finishing third; ready for another share.

Longshot Value Play: #3 Liquid (10-1) Adds Lasix tonight, draws the inside post, and sits a ground-saving trip — worth a small play for the bottom of Tri/Super.

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Race 4 — Ontario Sired Spring Series Pace Final, $44,500, 3YO Fillies

Top 3 Contenders:

1. #10 Angels Amoung Us (3-1) — Nine wins from 15 starts in 2026, destroyed the field last week in Leg 2 with a new lifetime best; Travis Cullen/Jodie Cullen a 14% win machine.
2. #7 Aunt Gertrude (7-2) — Big improvement in her seasonal debut, raced a bit green but still finished a clear second; Anthony Haughan should have her dialed in tonight.
3. #9 Playsomethingsweet (5-1) — Has been placed in both series legs, is sharp and tactical, and Jody Jamieson wins at 10% for trainer Cameron.

Longshot Value Play: #4 Shuri (10-1) Won Leg 1 with a late rush, had a legitimate excuse (flat tire) in Leg 2, and Tyler Borth/Jason Libby wins at 16% — she can bounce back.

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Race 5 — Pace, $26,000, NW $12,000 Last 4 Starts

Top 3 Contenders:

1. #2 Caviart Seacrest (10-1) — Two sharp qualifying wins after a 1:49.4 sophomore mark; Trevor Henry wins at 44% for trainer Copley, making this a strong overlay.
2. #5 Stonebridge Helios (6-1) — Has blitzed two fields in a row at 1:49.1; Bob McClure/Paul Court clicking at 14%.
3. #1 Remember The Alamo (3-1) — Led deep last week on class drop, should be sharper tonight; Tyler Borth wins at 9% for Baillargeon.

Longshot Value Play: #2 Caviart Seacrest (10-1) Morning line 10/1 with a driver/trainer combination winning at 44% over the past year — this is the standout value on the card.

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Race 6 — Ontario Sired Spring Series Trot Final, $42,200, 3YO Fillies

Top 3 Contenders:

1. #2 Elbows Up (7-5) — Has won both series legs, lowering her lifetime mark each time; Billy Davis Jr/Shawn Steacy wins at 18%.
2. #4 Bella Chica (5-1) — Won Leg 1 and Leg 2 at three, two for two this season; Bob McClure/Corrie German is a 100% win combo (small sample but live).
3. #8 R Halo (9-2) — Closed in 27 2/5 last week for third at 7/5 on a slow pace; Jody Jamieson wins at 24% for trainer Kerwood.

Longshot Value Play: #1 Press On Ballykeel (7-2) Has been placed in both series legs, knows how to find a good trip close to the front, and trainer Katie Macneil is winning at a 46% clip in 2026.

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Race 7 — Pace, $22,000, NW $9,000 Last 4 Starts

Top 3 Contenders:

1. #5 Uncle Shank A (7-2) — Requalified cleanly, gets a good post and a Trevor Henry speed mission; Henry wins 44% for trainer Copley.
2. #6 JJ Xavier (3-1) — Draws best, was chasing Stonebridge Helios in a 1:49.1 mile last time; Louis-Philippe Roy wins 22% for Fellows.
3. #2 Soaring Now (9-2) — Class drop from tougher company, should get an aggressive trip from Daryl Thiessen; won at this level three starts back.

Longshot Value Play: #3 Why Wouldnt Ya (10-1) Comes out of the same 1:49.1 race, gets a decent post tonight, and a more conservative trip could land him in the Tri or Super.

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Race 8 — Ontario Sired Spring Series Pace Final, $43,900, 3YO Colts & Geldings

Top 3 Contenders:

1. #10 Letr Sink Son (6-1) — Late kick specialist, won Leg 1 on the lead, was game first-over in Leg 2; draws wide ensuring a price tonight.
2. #3 Dr Dave (5-1) — Sharp closing win in Leg 2 with a 26 3/5 final quarter; Tyler Jones/Francis Dumouchel wins at 4% but the horse is razor sharp.
3. #1 Rip The Page (3-1) — Dominant Leg 1 winner with a perfect trip; Doug McNair/R Gregg McNair wins at 16%.

Longshot Value Play: #8 Count On Gord (7-2) Two wins and five other shares in seven 2026 starts, loves to lead, and James Macdonald/Chris Matthews wins at 33% — he’s live at any price.

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Race 9 — Open Pace, $40,000

Top 3 Contenders:

1. #3 Brue Hanover (2-1) — Dominant in the top class all season, doesn’t face his stablemate Bruno No No No tonight; James Macdonald wins at 30% for Menary.
2. #4 Poseidon Seelster (5-2) — Freshly minted millionaire, loves to sit the pocket; Bob McClure wins at 10% for Lindsey.
3. #2 Saulsbrook Victor (6-1) — Wire-to-wire winner last week on a class drop; Brett Macdonald wins at 19% for Ronald Macdonald.

Longshot Value Play: #5 Calicojack Hanover (7-2) Won at 6/5 last week on the drop, Tyler Jones wins at 6% for Luc Blais who is on a 43.8% win tear in 2026 — this barn is absolutely on fire.

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Race 10 — Fillies & Mares Pace, $26,000

Top 3 Contenders:

1. #8 So Much More (15-1) — Drops from top class, has gate speed, Tyler Borth/Don Beatson wins at 25% with a $6.23 ROI — massive value.
2. #7 Th Summer Lovin (3-1) — Sharp in all three starts, Doug McNair over Menary wins at 16%; she’s due.
3. #3 Caviar N Crackers (5-1) — Gets needed class relief tonight, strong late kick should be more effective here; Ed Hensley/Ashleigh Hensley wins at 10%.

Longshot Value Play: #8 So Much More (15-1) Her only win this season came at a similar class level in February using her gate speed — this is the best price on tonight’s card for a horse with a genuine winning profile.

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Race 11 — Pace, $22,000, NW 3 Races or $60,000 Lifetime

Top 3 Contenders:

1. #3 Axial (3-1) — Razor sharp, won his debut then nearly caught the winner last week; Doug McNair wins at 27% for Fellows.
2. #5 Moving On Over (8-1) — Surprised everyone going wire-to-wire last week to lower his mark; Jean Rene Plante/Carmen Auciello wins at 10%.
3. #1 Captain Hurley (7-2) — Consistent 4-4-4 record last year, two sharp qualifying efforts; Travis Cullen/Jodie Cullen always dangerous.

Longshot Value Play: #9 Figment (5-1) Six wins from eight starts last year, only one start back this season from a sick scratch; Scott Young/David Keyes wins at 66% together — tiny sample but the horse’s class is undeniable.

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Race 12 — Pace, $22,000, NW $9,000 Last 4 Starts

Top 3 Contenders:

1. #9 No Control (5-1) — Decent return from 8-month layoff last week, should be sharper tonight; Jody Jamieson/Tan Micallef spot play of the race per the Horseplayer’s Journal.
2. #7 Arbitrage Hanover (4-1) — Conserved late in his last two starts, class drop tonight should spark an aggressive move; Billy Davis Jr/Fellows wins at 11%.
3. #3 Jabberwocky (7-2) — Drops another level, could sit a good following trip; Trevor Henry wins at 20% for trainer Zeron.

Longshot Value Play: #4 The Light Speed (10-1) Dominated Rideau Carleton last year with 14 wins from 32 starts; moving to the big track is an unknown, but the talent is clearly there at a generous morning line price.