Hanover Raceway Opening Day Selections – Sat-June 6,2026
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Opening day at Hanover Raceway is set for Saturday, June 6, 2026, kicking off an exciting season of Standardbred racing. The card features competitive Prospect Series races for 3-year-old colts and geldings, along with several claiming events for fillies, mares, horses, and geldings. Post time is scheduled for 1:00 PM, promising an action-packed afternoon of top-notch harness racing. Fans can look forward to thrilling finishes and wagering opportunities on all 10 races.
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Opening day Saturday June 6,2026 Hanover Raceway Selections:
Race 1: Pace – Prospect Series – 3 Year Old Colts & Geldings – Leg #1B ($8,000 Purse)
- 1st: 2 Kapueno (8-5) – Strong recent form with a win and two seconds, showing consistent pace and driver Mackenzie’s skill.
- 2nd: 4 Mountain Dancer (3-1) – Has hit the board in 4 of last 5 starts, showing steady improvement and closing ability.
- 3rd: 3 Major Money (2-1) – Despite slower recent finishes, has shown strong early speed and class in past.
- Value Play: 5 Writeline (6-1) – Shows upward trend in last 5 starts with a win and multiple in-the-money finishes, providing good wagering value.
Race 2: Pace – N/W 3,000(FM4,000) Last 3 Starts (Claiming 15,000)(5,500 Purse)
- 1st: 6 Up Joeys Credit (9-5) – Consistent top finishes including a recent win, driver Fillion strong with this horse.
- 2nd: 2 Dapper Fella (2-1) – Has finished 1-2-3 in last 5 starts, solid at this claiming level.
- 3rd: 1 Acefortyfour Lady (5-2) – Recent win and competitive runs show capability to contend.
- Value Play: 4 Miss Danni Song (4-1) – Shows improving form with multiple placings and could upset at decent odds.
Race 3: Trot – N/W 2,000Last3orin2025/26(LastStartDrawOutside)(5,000 Purse)
- 1st: 4 Kilmartin Dreamer (2-1) – 3 top-3 finishes in last 5 starts, consistent and improving.
- 2nd: 1 Jeanie T (5-2) – Veteran with steady recent performances and driver Gregg’s experience.
- 3rd: 3 Century Isaiah (3-1) – Has placed twice in last 5, reliable closing speed.
- Value Play: 6 Spun From Magic (4-1) – Multiple in-the-money finishes recently, good upset candidate.
Race 4: Pace – N/W 3,000(FM3,750) Lifetime (W-All) ($5,000 Purse)
- 1st: 5 Batten Down (2-1) – Has won recently and shows solid early positioning and closing.
- 2nd: 3 All Bets on Red (3-1) – Consistent money finisher with recent 3rd and 4th places.
- 3rd: 1 Amberrose Seelster (4-1) – Has a recent 2nd and 3rd, showing competitive form at this level.
- Value Play: 7 Mitchdemeanor (8-1) – Shows potential to improve and upset from outside post.
Race 5: Pace – Fillies & Mares – Claiming 8,000(W−All)−ForW/O1499 Last 5 ($4,600 Purse)
- 1st: 8 Allstar Willow (2-1) – Recent winner with consistent top 3 finishes, sharp and reliable.
- 2nd: 4 Muktuk Annie (8-5) – Multiple in-the-money finishes, consistent effort with good driver Galliers.
- 3rd: 5 Miss Sophia Rose (5-2) – Has finished 1st, 2nd, and 3rd recently; strong contender.
- Value Play: 7 Kaptain Khloe (6-1) – Steady improvement and several recent 2nds and 3rds; good place value.
Race 6: Pace – Prospect Series – 3 Year Old Colts & Geldings – Leg #1B ($8,000 Purse)
- 1st: 3 Allstar Cords (7-5) – Dominant recent winner with multiple top finishes showing class.
- 2nd: 5 Lunar Sport (9-5) – Solid 1st and 2nd places recently, reliable and fast.
- 3rd: 4 Starbright Dancer (3-1) – Consistent in top 3 in last 5, good closing style.
- Value Play: 1 Twin B Stanley (4-1) – Recent 3rd and 4th place finishes improve value at decent odds.
Race 7: Pace – Fillies & Mares – Claiming 8,000(W−All)ForN/W2750 Last 5 ($4,400 Purse)
- 1st: 3 Sake Bomb (2-1) – Shows consistent placing and competitive finishes recently.
- 2nd: 4 Timewaitsonnoone (5-2) – Steady improvement with multiple in-the-money efforts.
- 3rd: 5 Pennys Noir (3-1) – Strong recent 2nd and 3rd places; driver Sorrie reliable.
- Value Play: 2 Stilton Gold (4-1) – Improving form and consistent finishes at decent odds.
Race 8: Pace – N/W 1500(FM1875) Last 3 (Claiming 9,500)(4,800 Purse)
- 1st: 3 Big Sir (8-5) – Recent wins and consistent top 3 finishes; strong closing speed.
- 2nd: 2 Kevndan Fraudsters (5-2) – Reliable in top 3 in recent starts; good value pick.
- 3rd: 4 Sir Lucknow (4-1) – Consistent closings and competitive form.
- Value Play: 5 Phosphorus (8-1) – Has multiple recent in-the-money finishes, good upset pick.
Race 9: Pace – Horses & Geldings – Claiming 8,000(W−All)ForN/W1750 Last 5 ($4,100 Purse)
- 1st: 2 Thunderbolt Run (5-2) – Recent 1st and 2nd place finishes, consistent and fast.
- 2nd: 3 Alwaysyourway (3-1) – Veteran with steady top finishes and closing speed.
- 3rd: 5 Captain Eight (4-1) – Consistent in recent races, good early speed.
- Value Play: 1 Aladdin Du Lac (6-1) – Veteran with potential for place/show with strong late pace.
Race 10: Pace – Horses & Geldings – Claiming 8,000(W−All)ForW/O1499 Last 5 ($4,600 Purse)
- 1st: 2 E L Lonely Charlie (9-5) – Consistent top 3 finisher with strong driver Jason Ryan.
- 2nd: 1 Ididitmyshui (2-1) – Recent win and competitive early pace, solid pick.
- 3rd: 3 Olaf Du Lac (3-1) – Good recent form and competitive finishes.
- Value Play: 4 Dakota Sena (6-1) – Improving form with consistent money finishes, good upset chance.
