Mohawk kicks off another night of its “5 Nights Racing” schedule with a 10-race card highlighted by a $75,000 Guaranteed Pick 5 starting in Race 1. Bettors get a good mix tonight — three 2-year-old freshman/qualifier fields (Races 2, 7), a claiming dash for the fillies and mares (Race 4), and several competitive conditioned pace and trot events spread across the card.

Feature Race: Race 3 — Trot, NW3/$50,000, $22,000 Purse (Highest Purse on the Card)

The night’s marquee event comes in Race 3, where #7 Maize and Blue looks to make it four wins in a row. The sophomore gelding has been red-hot, peeling off three straight victories — including a lifetime-best 1:53 2/5 in a Grassroots stake last time out — and draws into the hands of the meet’s top driver/trainer tandem, Doug McNair and Robert Kyle Fellows (31% win rate together this meet). He won’t have it easy, though: #3 Toss of the Dice enters off his own lifetime-best score and has been driven aggressively to good effect in his last two starts, while #8 Th Trix R Forkids brings a sophomore-best mark that’s tied for the fastest in the field after a gate-to-wire Gold win. It sets up as a legitimate three-horse showdown to open the night’s early Pick 4.

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RACE 1 — Trot, NW1, 4yo & under ($18,000)

Top 3:

1. #4 Satu Wania (5-2) — Has been competing against deeper fields (including Gold-level company) for most of the year, so dropping into this softer spot with a more favorable post should let her show more.
2. #7 Stormont Shanlyboy (3-1) — The steadiest performer in the race by the numbers — five trips to the board in seven outings and no finish worse than fourth against this class.
3. #2 Wild Rose Hanover (9-2) — Strung together two gritty first-over trips and picked up her best paycheck to date doing it; an inside draw now removes the trip trouble that derailed her last start.

Longshot Value: #8 Intense Manalishi (10-1) — Trending the right direction in her qualifiers, drops into a beatable maiden field, and the Walker/Renaud pairing has posted a solid 13% strike rate together this meet.

RACE 2 — Trot, 2YO Fillies ($20,000)

Top 3:

1. #1 Frolic (3-1) — A well-bought yearling out of a stakes-producing family with the gate quickness to handle the rail post in her pari-mutuel debut.
2. #2 Walners Echo (7-2) — Took command from the start in her latest qualifier and only yielded the lead in the final sixteenth, holding for an honest second.
3. #3 Houstonweavaproblm (4-1) — Gained useful experience finishing fourth under raceday conditions and now gets a more favorable post to work closer to the pace.

Longshot Value: #9 Pour Intentions (10-1) — A first-time starter with elite pedigree on the sire’s side; green 2-year-old maiden races are notoriously hard to read, which can create real overlay value on a well-bred newcomer.

RACE 3 — Trot, NW3 ($22,000)

Top 3:

1. #7 Maize And Blue (7-2) — Lowered his own career mark in his last start, shows legitimate gate speed, and is teamed with the meet’s win-percentage leader among drivers.
2. #3 Toss Of The Dice (3-1) — Set a new lifetime best last out and has been handled aggressively with good results in four of his last five starts.
3. #8 Th Trix R Forkids (4-1) — Three wins in five tries this season and the fastest lifetime mark in the field, even coming from a difficult post last time.

Longshot Value: #4 Greenarrow Hanover (8-1) — Returns to a more appropriate class level after testing himself against much tougher Grand Circuit company, and his trainer is riding one of the hottest short-term win streaks on the grounds.

RACE 4 — Pace, F&M Claiming $8,000

Top 3:

1. #8 My Only Sunshine (3-1) — Romped clear last time as the favorite while setting a new career-best time, and her gate speed should let her overcome the outside draw.
2. #6 Jazzville (4-1) — Just broke through with a new lifetime mark off a hard-fought near-miss the start before; gets a favorable inside post to build on it.
3. #5 Acefortyfour Daisy (6-1) — Came from off the pace to set a new career best two starts back and now returns to a claiming level that suits her better.

Longshot Value: #4 Missy Rocks (8-1) — Won going away last out with a well-timed rally and drops back to a more comfortable $8,000 claiming tag.

RACE 5 — Trot, F&M NW2 ($19,000)

Top 3:

1. #5 Walners Grove (3-1) — Has won two of her last three starts while trimming time each trip, and is paired again with the meet’s busiest, most experienced driver/trainer combination.
2. #1 Ronda May K (7-2) — Her last win came as a heavy 1-2 favorite via a clean, efficient trip, and the rail post lets her dictate her own race again.
3. #2 Lo And Behold (9-2) — Just finished a clear third behind two who’d be standouts in almost any other field, with her preferred driver back in the bike.

Longshot Value: #3 Just Business (10-1) — Carries the third-largest bankroll in the field, already has a win at this exact class, and adds a sharp catch-driver for tonight.

RACE 6 — Pace, NW1, 4yo & under ($18,000)

Top 3:

1. #6 Bubble Up (7-2) — A high-priced yearling purchase who built positively off a promising career-debut effort and draws the post that has produced the most pace winners on this circuit.
2. #2 In Session (3-1) — Fought off multiple challengers in a physically demanding trip last out and still hit the board; a cleaner setup tonight should help.
3. #1 Whadd (5-1) — Showed a genuine closing kick last week after working hard from off the pace for most of the mile.

Longshot Value: #5 My Classy Queen (8-1) — Finishes fast on her better nights, and moving from a poor post to one of the strongest in the field should put her much closer to the action early.

RACE 7 — Trot, 2YO Fillies ($20,000)

Top 3:

1. #1 Peachy Dee (7-2) — Won her qualifier in professional fashion despite the tricky rail draw, and she’s connected to the meet’s top-performing trainer/driver pairing.
2. #6 Dinamica (3-1) — Cruised to a wire-to-wire qualifier win and now gets the most favorable post in the field for her debut.
3. #2 Stormont Magenta (4-1) — Fought hard in a contested qualifier trip and comes from a notable, stakes-class female family.

Longshot Value: #7 Georgia Bluffs (8-1) — Carries strong bloodlines and is tied to a barn/driver combination that’s been among the most productive at the meet recently.

RACE 8 — Pace, F&M NW1 ($18,000)

Top 3:

1. #7 Artistic Delight (3-1) — Turned in the best mile of her career last start, finishing second despite losing significant ground on the final turn — a sign of real improvement.
2. #5 Cant Turn You Down (7-2) — A homebred from a winning female family who scored an authoritative front-end win last time and draws well again.
3. #4 Bright N Squirrely (5-1) — Finished a narrow second behind tonight’s probable favorite and gets a workable post to try again.

Longshot Value: #2 Livin A Sweet Life (8-1) — A medication change last start appeared to help her finish with noticeably more energy, and she now drops into an easier field off a quick turnaround.

RACE 9 — Trot, 3yo C&G Grassroots ($18,000)

Top 3:

1. #6 L P Bay (4-1) — Found another gear in the final eighth of his last race against much tougher rivals, and now gets the top post in an easier spot.
2. #4 D A Mastermind (3-1) — A similar trip last out — closing for fourth against the better horses — suggests he’s well-suited for this drop in class.
3. #2 Fourth Gear (5-1) — Nearly scored a major upset two starts back and has shown he can compete at this level when he stays flat.

Longshot Value: #5 Zillennial (8-1) — Has been dropping time in three consecutive starts since returning from a layoff and keeps the meet’s leading driver in the bike for a second straight race.

RACE 10 — Trot, NW2 ($19,000)

Top 3:

1. #10 Yankee Boost (3-1) — Has won both starts since his debut while lowering his time each trip, and keeps a top driver aboard even from the outside post.
2. #6 Dusty Roads (7-2) — Finished second in three straight competitive efforts and now draws a notably better post than the rival who’s repeatedly beaten him.
3. #7 I Am (4-1) — Held his own against much tougher company two starts back and is capable of more than his last, unremarkable effort.

Longshot Value: #9 HP Crystaline (8-1) — Boasts the deepest bankroll in this field and a recent stakes-level win, now stepping down out of top-tier competition.