Kawartha Downs |Selections Saturday June 6,2026
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Saturday, June 6, 2026, marks the exciting opening night at Kawartha Downs with post time scheduled for 6:30 PM. The card features a full slate of competitive Standardbred racing, highlighted by several key events showcasing emerging and seasoned trotters and pacers. Among the feature races are the Preferred Hadicapped Pace, where top pacers contest for a $5,700 purse, and a series of conditioned and claiming events for both trotters and pacers that promise fast, strategic racing action. Fans can look forward to thrilling finishes, strong driver and trainer performances, and diverse wagering opportunities including exactas, trifectas, and multi-race bets to kick off the 2026 season with excitement.
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Saturday June 6th,2026 Selections
5,500Lifetime−5,100 Purse
- 2 Play Away Bella (3-2) – Reginald Gassien: Consistent recent efforts and good early speed make her a strong contender.
- 7 Sunwashed (2-1) – Nicholas Ahern: Shows improving form with a win and a third in last 5 starts and a strong closing kick.
- 4 Velucandoitcupcake (3-1) – Darcy Clancy: Reliable competitor with steady recent performances and class fit.
- Value Pick: 5 Final Rinse (4-1) – Nathan Boyd: Closing well in recent starts, she could upset with the right trip.
Race 2 – Trot NW of 1 Race or 5,000Lifetime(2YearOlds)−5,100 Purse
- 1 Erinwood Peace Out (3-2) – Ryan Guy: Solid third in last 3 starts, showing growth and consistent form.
- 6 Masschette (5-2) – Nathan Boyd: Close second in qualifier with steady recent performances.
- 5 Eye See You (2-1) – Reginald Gassien: Good early speed and closing ability in recent races.
- Value Pick: 4 Mattys Halo (3-1) – Doug Brown: Showing steady progress and potential to improve.
Race 3 – Pace NW of 1 Race or 8,000Lifetime−5,100 Purse
- 6 Big Ask (3-2) – Brian Scott: Solid closing efforts and consistency in last 5 starts.
- 4 Red Fourteen (5-2) – Darcy Clancy: Consistent recent races and good class fit.
- 5 Regil Duke (10-1) – Ryan Guy: Steady performances and effective closing speed.
- Value Pick: 2 Dealers Call (4-1) – Daniel St Pierre: Improving form and tactical advantage.
Race 4 – Pace NW of 2 Races or 15,000Lifetime−5,200 Purse
- 3 Hiro Hanover (3-2) – Nathan Boyd: Strong recent form and competitive at this level.
- 9 Apache Creek (2-1) – Reginald Gassien: Consistent and competitive in recent starts.
- 5 Night Wash (5-2) – Jeffrey Hunt: Has a win and solid finishes recently.
- Value Pick: 2 Secret Seamus (4-1) – William Roy: Upward trending with tactical speed.
Race 5 – Pace NW of 2,000Last4StartsorNW500 PS Last 10 – $5,300 Purse
- 7 Cold Creek Espero (3-2) – Nathan Boyd: Strong recent efforts and class advantage.
- 2 World Revival (2-1) – Reginald Gassien: Consistent recent finishes and improving form.
- 1 P L Suzie (5-2) – Nicholas Ahern: Improving and competitive at this level.
- Value Pick: 8 Mossies Art (10-1) – Gord Brown: Good closing speed and potential for upset.
Race 6 – Trot NW of 2 Races or 23,000Lifetime−5,200 Purse
- 2 My Holy Moley (3-2) – Gord Brown: Strong recent finishes and consistent form.
- 1 Hesohot Hanover (2-1) – Doug Brown: Reliable top 3 finisher with recent good efforts.
- 7 Trudybird (5-2) – Nathan Boyd: Steady improvement and class fit.
- Value Pick: 6 Give Me Karets K (6-1) – Mike Healey: Shows potential with steady recent performances.
Race 7 – Claiming 8,000NWof1,500 Last 4 Starts – $3,900 Purse
- 4 Tap Tap Tap (3-2) – Nathan Boyd: Good recent form and class drop favoring a front running trip.
- 1 Walterjustwalter (2-1) – Carter Gimblett: Recent win and closing speed make him a strong contender.
- 2 Bettor B Home Soon (5-2) – Gord Brown: Consistent and competitive with solid recent form.
- Value Pick: 5 Determined (4-1) – Nicholas Ahern: Improving steadily and could upset with the right trip.
Race 8 – Preferred Hadicapped NW of 5,000Last4Starts−5,700 Purse
- 5 P L Ozzy (3-2) – Nathan Boyd: Consistently strong finishes and competitive class fit.
- 6 Bold Spirit (2-1) – Jeffrey Hunt: Solid recent form and class drop opportunity.
- 3 The Writer (4-1) – Ryan Guy: Multiple wins and consistent performances.
- Value Pick: 8 Control the Power (8-1) – Reginald Gassien: Improving form and potential to surprise.
Race 9 – Pace NW of 3,000Last4StartsorNW660 PS Last 10 – $5,500 Purse
- 1 Dragononthebeach (3-2) – Nathan Boyd: Consistent top finishes and strong closing speed.
- 3 Magical Bet (2-1) – Reginald Gassien: Improving recent form and class fit.
- 7 Gypsy Joe (5-2) – Ryan Guy: Steady recent races and good trainer/driver combo.
- Value Pick: 2 Freight Days Aweek (8-1) – W. Doug Hie: Consistent form and possible value.
Race 10 – Trot NW of 3,000Last4StartsorNW720 PS Last 10 – $5,500 Purse
- 5 Goober Smack (3-2) – Nathan Boyd: Strong recent form with multiple wins and placings.
- 2 Shadrack Hanover (2-1) – Gord Brown: Consistent top finishes and good trainer/driver combo.
- 4 Ricky Resolve (5-2) – Reginald Gassien: Competitive with solid form.
- Value Pick: 3 Sapphire Steve (3-1) – Carman Hie: Promising recent runs and class drop.
Race 11 – Fillies & Mares NW of 3,100Last4StartsorNW700 PS Last 10 – $5,500 Purse
- 5 Settn a Precedent (3-2) – Nathan Boyd: Strong recent form and consistent top finishes.
- 2 Topville Checkmein (2-1) – Gord Brown: Good closing speed and competitive recent form.
- 6 Premier Delight (5-2) – Jeffrey Hunt: Class drop and good recent performances.
- Value Pick: 1 Hottubpoppinbubbly (4-1) – Drew Smyth: Capable mare with upside and recent good shares.
