Tonight’s 10-race card at Mohawk Park is anchored by Race 7, a Non-Winners of 3 trot worth $24,000 that brings together some of the most improving trotters on the grounds. EXACTLY, a three-year-old gelding by Bar Hopping who has won three of his four career starts at this oval, headlines the field after scratching out of a tougher spot over the weekend to take this more inviting assignment. He’ll have to hold off DUSTY ROADS, the reigning class winner who controlled the pace wire-to-wire last week for his second victory of the season, and UPTO LAURA HANOVER, a filly riding a two-race win streak who is stepping up in class off pure momentum. With a mix of proven speed, a red-hot closer in Gucci Gucci Goo lurking for a piece, and several live driver/trainer combinations in the mix, this feature sets the tone for a card loaded with competitive racing from top to bottom — including two Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots divisions for the up-and-coming two-year-old pacing fillies in Races 3, 6, and 8.

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RACE 1 — Trot, NW1, $20,000
1st: #2 DOUNEEDTHEMACHINE (3-1, Post 2) — Just missed by a length behind a next-out winner in her most recent start and now gets a live driver upgrade to Trevor Henry.
2nd: #6 MIGHTY MORGAN (5-1, Post 6) — Broke her maiden impressively by 6 lengths wire-to-wire last week and now inherits the meet’s leading driver, James Macdonald.
3rd: #4 IN SESSION (7-2, Post 4) — Races with tactical speed every week and gets positioned on/near the lead, giving her a shot even off the 0-17 skid.
LONGSHOT: #7 SOS UNSTOPPABLE (10-1, Post 7) — Ran well first-up in Ontario and battled through mid-race trouble for 4th last out; capable of a piece if the trip is clean.

RACE 2 — Trot, NW1 Pop Up Leg 2, $16,000
1st: #5 EMMA TOWN BUD (5-2, Post 5) — Has won consecutive starts, including grinding down the front two in a game stretch battle last week.
2nd: #2 NZURI (2-1, Post 2) — Wired the field last start with a controlled pocket-to-lead trip, and remains sharp for trainer Paul Walker.
3rd: #3 DAHLQUIST HANOVER (3-1, Post 3) — Set blistering fractions and just got run down late last time, showing this gelding is training forward.
LONGSHOT: #7 DELCREST BRENT (5-1, Post 7) — Has finished 2nd in two of his last three and is rounding into form for a live driver in Steven Hudon.

RACE 3 — Pace, OSS Grassroots Leg 4 (2YO Filly Pacers), $30,000
1st: #1 DIAMONDSBESTFRIEND (2-1, Post 1) — Three wins in five starts, including a dominant wire-to-wire romp last week with a hot driver (Bob McClure) and trainer (John Darling).
2nd: #3 BISCUITINTHEBASKET (5-2, Post 3) — Has improved in each of her three starts and closed well for 2nd last time out.
3rd: #5 CANADIAN BLONDES (7-2, Post 5) — Nearly upset a top rival last time with a strong late rally and draws a workable post for Louis-Philippe Roy.
LONGSHOT: #6 MIDNIGHT MATRIMONY (9-2, Post 6) — Closed in 26 2/5 two starts back and drops back to an easier field tonight from the best post.

RACE 4 — Trot, NW1 Pop Up Leg 2, $16,000
1st: #7 OUT THE WINDOW (5-2, Post 7) — Won last week’s opening leg of this series in game fashion and stays live under LP Roy.
2nd: #6 OH BOY (7-2, Post 6) — Rolled to an easy wire-to-wire win last time by 3¾ lengths for a hot trainer (Katie Remmerswaal).
3rd: #1 YOU GUESSED IT (5-1, Post 1) — Finished a clean second in this same series last week and should be sharper second off the freshening.
LONGSHOT: #2 CAPTAIN WANIA (6-1, Post 2) — Blitzed easier fields twice before just missing at Grand River, and reunites with the driver who developed him, Trevor Henry.

RACE 5 — Pace, NW1, $20,000
1st: #1 TRASHNYOURDREAMS (7-2, Post 1) — Already has a sharp closing win (26 3/5) on his resume and nearly repeated despite being trapped in traffic last time.
2nd: #8 VELA LUKA (5-1, Post 8) — Broke his maiden with a scorching 27-flat last quarter and remained competitive vs. the same class next out.
3rd: #2 ELLINGTON (3-1, Post 2) — Drops out of the NW2 class after several competitive minor finishes, which could make him much sharper tonight.
LONGSHOT: #4 ALDREZD FOR COURT (15-1, Post 4) — Has shown real grit in defeat, gets a big driver upgrade back to Doug McNair, and draws far better than his last two starts.

RACE 6 — Pace, OSS Grassroots Leg 4 (2YO Filly Pacers), $30,000
1st: #7 LYONS BULLDOG (2-1, Post 7) — Four wins from five career starts, all on the front end, and the outside post is less of a concern in this short 7-horse field.
2nd: #1 ACEANDATEN (5-2, Post 1) — Exploded to a dominant front-end win last time and is the only rival with the natural speed to challenge the top choice.
3rd: #4 TWIN B GIRL TALK (7-2, Post 4) — Lost by only a head in a three-way photo last start and continues to show she belongs with this group.
LONGSHOT: #2 BULLDOG BELLE (5-1, Post 2) — Has closed well in defeat in back-to-back starts and could benefit if the two speed horses hook up on the front.

RACE 7 — Trot, NW3, $24,000
1st: #5 EXACTLY (3-1, Post 5) — Boasts three wins from four career starts at this track and drops back into a beatable spot after missing time.
2nd: #4 DUSTY ROADS (7-2, Post 4) — Controlled the pace wire-to-wire for his second win of the season last week and remains in top form.
3rd: #2 UPTO LAURA HANOVER (9-2, Post 2) — Has won back-to-back starts in sharp fashion, giving her the momentum to compete up in class.
LONGSHOT: #7 GUCCI GUCCI GOO (8-1, Post 7) — A confirmed closer who’s been finishing well; capable of stealing a piece if the top choices tire.

RACE 8 — Pace, OSS Grassroots Leg 4 (2YO Filly Pacers), $30,000
1st: #4 WATCHMEPARTY (5-2, Post 4) — Has finished 2nd in three of her last four starts and drops into an easier Grassroots field tonight with a hot driver (Doug McNair).
2nd: #7 DEL RAY SEELSTER (3-1, Post 7) — Won her debut in flashy fashion and remained competitive against a tougher field last out.
3rd: #2 MY BETS ON BOB (4-1, Post 2) — Just posted the fastest mile of her career last start, showing real forward speed.
LONGSHOT: #3 LOVE MY FRENCHIE (5-1, Post 3) — Broke through with a qualifying-level win two starts back and continues to improve with racing experience.

RACE 9 — Trot, NW2, $22,000
1st: #6 ALPHA BLUE CHIP (2-1, Post 6) — Demolished this same class last week as the 1-9 chalk, wiring the field, and draws the rail again tonight.
2nd: #1 EMERALD ISLAND (4-1, Post 1) — Rallied from off the pace to win last time and is a well-bred filly still finding her stride.
3rd: #7 M E LAUREL (5-2, Post 7) — Has been knocking on the door with multiple minor placings and fits well in this spot.
LONGSHOT: #2 VISTA VERDE (5-1, Post 2) — Won three straight before a break last week; capable of bouncing right back with a clean trip.

RACE 10 — Pace, Pop Up Series Final, Claiming $8,000, $25,000
1st: #3 TITANIC HANOVER (3-1, Post 3) — Has won back-to-back starts in dominant fashion and now races for a barn that’s proven sharp with new claims.
2nd: #5 GLORYVIEW IMAGE (9-2, Post 5) — Eight wins from 21 starts this year and was narrowly beaten last week, showing he’s training forward.
3rd: #10 EARLY PLAY (7-2, Post 10) — Set a new lifetime mark winning impressively last week, though the outside post-10 draw is a legitimate knock.
LONGSHOT: #8 DOCS ROCK (10-1, Post 8) — Romped wire-to-wire by 6 lengths last time out and is training forward into this spot.