WOODBINE MOHAWK PARK — MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026

Tonight’s Card Preview

It’s a big Monday night at Mohawk Park as the Woodbine Standardbred 5 Nights Racing schedule kicks off another week with a stacked 13-race card and a $75,000 Guaranteed Early Pick 5 spanning Races 1 through 5. Post time is 6:30 p.m., and horseplayers get a strong mix of maiden and sires stakes action, claiming events, and three straight legs of the Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots Series for two-year-old pacing colts to close out the night.

The undercard features several storylines worth following, including trotter M E Laurel entering as the 2-1 favorite in Race 1 off a strong closing effort in stakes company, and 3-year-old filly pacer Bella Chica riding a four-race winning streak into Race 9’s Grassroots test.

FEATURE RACE: Race 13 — Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots Leg 2 (2-Year-Old Pacing Colts & Geldings)

Purse: $30,000

The night wraps up with the deepest and most anticipated division of the card. C Script enters as the 6-5 morning line favorite and the clear class of the field, undefeated in two career starts for driver Doug McNair and trainer R Gregg McNair. His most recent tally was the more impressive of the two — after a mid-race shuffle back to fourth, he powered back first-over on the final turn and unleashed a sub-27 closing quarter to get up right at the wire.

He won’t have it easy, though. Cheddarlucknxttime is two-for-two on the board with in-the-money finishes and gave C Script a game run last time out. And keep an eye on Odds On Hoaxster, a wild-card shipper from Indiana making his Ontario debut off two blowout qualifying wins featuring rapid closing back-halves — the kind of raw speed that could make this a real horse race rather than a coronation.

With the $75,000 guaranteed Pick 5 already decided by post time for Race 13, this finale should draw plenty of attention in the Trifecta, Superfecta, and Jackpot Hi-5 pools.

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MOHAWK PARK – MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026 — TOP 3 CONTENDERS BY RACE

(Analysis based on recent form/class, post position, driver-trainer efficiency, and recency of true races vs. qualifiers — not odds alone)

RACE 1 – Trot, NW1

1. I DRINK SHE DRIVES (6-1) – Won last start gate-to-wire and now gets the McClure/Bossence combo, which is running a blistering 42% win rate.
2. STORMONT FRIEDBOY (4-1) – Has finished in the money in four of his last five and pairs with the highest-ROI driver/trainer combo in the field (Borth/Benn, $7.02).
3. IN SESSION (7-2) – Has raced forward and finished third in three straight starts, showing the class and gate speed to finally convert.
   LONGSHOT: JENNY DA VIE (12-1) – Won her qualifier by daylight and drops in with a red-hot 23% driver/trainer combo (Macdonald/Christoforou).

RACE 2 – 2YO Filly Maiden Trot

1. BEAUTS CABARET (7-2) – Dropped over three seconds in her second qualifier and cruised home, the sharpest debut mile in the field.
2. MARKET HIGH (3-1) – Closed for third in her pari-mutuel debut and the filly who beat her came back to win impressively.
3. DATAPRIVACY (4-1) – Elite Determination homebred that improved in her second qualifier and trotted home well late.
   LONGSHOT: BLUEGRASS BABE (12-1) – Drew wide in both starts yet showed real late zip each time; a fair post tonight could let that finish translate to a minor share.

RACE 3 – F&M Claiming $8,000

1. MISSY ROCKS (7-2) – Won last start for new trainer Pam Forgie after overcoming a bad post, clear positive trend.
2. MEILLEUR FROMAGE (2-1) – Took her first win of the season two starts back and raced gamely first-up in defeat last out; adds Lasix tonight.
3. ANNAS WISH (3-1) – Has finished ahead of most of this field recently and gets a driver switch to Tyler Jones.
   LONGSHOT: FIRE SHINE (6-1) – Closed for second last start after a wide trip and drops back into a manageable spot.

RACE 4 – F&M NW2, Trot

1. COURTNEYS PROMISE (3-1) – Won impressively last time out and has been in the money in three of her last four starts — clearly the horse in form.
2. CUPID HALL (9-2) – Gets a key driver upgrade to Trevor Henry, who is red-hot for this stable, after finishing a clear second two starts back.
3. BARBARA MAY (2-1) – Came out of a fast Gold-level race finishing third behind two tough favorites, a step down in class tonight.
   LONGSHOT: SOUTHWIND FLORENCE (6-1) – Already has two wins this season and drops back into a class she has previously dominated.

RACE 5 – NW3, Trot

1. CAPTAIN NATHAN (3-1) – Trotted a lifetime-best mile last start to win easily, carrying that momentum into a tougher but manageable spot.
2. TAHONTA (8-1) – Won her last start wire-to-wire and has been competitive in every recent outing.
3. STORYBOOK LOVE (4-1) – Former Breeders Crown champion who has been competitive in every start this year and drops into an easier field tonight.
   LONGSHOT: FRENCHMONI HANOVER (8-1) – Won her last start racing first-over and faces a softer field tonight.

RACE 6 – 2YO Filly Maiden Pace

1. TREACHEROUS NOVA (3-1) – Rallied from off the pace to finish a fast-closing second in her debut, best resume in the field.
2. BANKROLL HANOVER (7-2) – Flashed a powerful late kick in her lone qualifier, pulling first-over and finishing full of run.
3. IM HERE TO STAY (4-1) – Closed better in her second start against a similar field and gets experience on her side tonight.
   LONGSHOT: FIESTA DELIGHT (8-1) – Already has a maiden win this season and has shown enough forward speed to factor again.

RACE 7 – 3YO Filly Grassroots/Prospect Trot

1. LOOK A DIAMOND (2-1) – Seven wins in 10 starts this year including a dominant gate-to-wire romp last time, clearly the class of the field.
2. LOOKSTOBEMAGIC (6-1) – Seven wins in 12 starts this season with remarkable consistency, even from an outside post.
3. JUST ALL OUT (3-1) – Has finished in the money in four of her last five and is trending the right direction with a strong closing kick.
   LONGSHOT: INTEL QUEEN (10-1) – Owns the second-fastest mile in this field from a few starts back when she controlled the pace gate-to-wire.

RACE 8 – NW2, Pace

1. DR DAVE (3-1) – Won impressively last time out and draws the rail tonight facing a similar class of foe.
2. SUNSET LOO (7-2) – Broke his maiden in near-record fashion and has remained a factor in every start since.
3. ONE LUCKY BEACH (6-1) – Four wins from six starts this season, clearly in career-best form.
   LONGSHOT: MAJOR MIKI (12-1) – One of only a handful of horses to win from post 10 this year, now returns off a freshening from a similar outside draw.

RACE 9 – 3YO Filly Grassroots

1. BELLA CHICA (7-2) – On a four-race winning streak and has dominated every level she has faced recently.
2. ELBOWS UP (3-1) – Won impressively last start racing first-over and has been the most consistent threat to the top pick.
3. UPGRADE (4-1) – Has won three of her last four starts, a clear step forward in class and ability.
   LONGSHOT: HP IMAGINE (6-1) – Has finished second in three of her last four starts and is knocking on the door for a win.

RACE 10 – NW2/$27,500, Trot

1. BUBBLE UP (4-1) – Trotted his fastest mile of the season last start and gets a major, favorable post-position switch tonight.
2. STORMONT SHANLYBOY (3-1) – Romped by 17 lengths in his last start, the most dominant recent effort in this field.
3. I AM (2-1) – Was competitive at this level last time setting a strong pace and gets the leading driver back in the bike.
   LONGSHOT: MASSBAR (8-1) – Fired his fastest mile of the year last start and now picks up Doug McNair.

RACE 11 – OSS Grassroots Leg 2, 2YO Colt Pace

1. THE SWOOPER (9-5) – Was competitive against tougher Gold-division foes last start and drops back to an easier field tonight.
2. TIDAL SEELSTER (3-1) – Has finished in the money in every start this season, the model of consistency here.
3. CATTLETRACKS (4-1) – Well-bred colt who has been competitive in back-to-back starts.
   LONGSHOT: HP FOLLOW ME (8-1) – Won his qualifier by more than four lengths and makes a live first start for the money.

RACE 12 – OSS Grassroots Leg 2, 2YO Colt Pace

1. TH THEO (2-1) – Drew the best post, is bred for this level, and raced competitively last time against tougher Gold company.
2. NEVER AGAIN (3-1) – Showed genuine speed in his last two starts and drops into an easier field tonight.
3. SOUTHWIND SPINO (4-1) – The most consistent of the remaining runners with multiple competitive efforts.
   LONGSHOT: MARK THE MECHANIC (8-1) – Finished second in his qualifier and gets a good chance to rebound in an easier spot.

RACE 13 – OSS Grassroots Leg 2, 2YO Colt Pace

1. C SCRIPT (6-5) – Undefeated in two starts with a sizzling closing kick each time, the clear class of this division.
2. CHEDDARLUCKNXTTIME (9-5) – Has been in the money in both starts and raced competitively against this rival last time.
3. ODDS ON HOAXSTER (7-2) – Two dominant qualifying wins with rapid closing halves make him a live first-time starter.
   LONGSHOT: NO MORE EXS (10-1) – Comes off a winning effort at Kawartha Downs and could sneak into the minor placings from the widest post.