Tonight’s card is built for action. With conditions ranging from hard-knocking $6,000 claimers to conditioned NW events, bettors will find a healthy mix of formful favorites and live longshots throughout the evening. The driver colony is deep — recognizable names like Colin Kelly, Austin Sorrie, Travis Cullen, Jody Jamieson, and James Macdonald are all scheduled to drive, meaning every race has a proven hand on the lines.

TONIGHT’S FEATURE RACE: RACE 5 NW $4,000 L4 AE: Optional Claiming $15,000 | Purse: $10,000

The richest race of the evening comes in Race 5, a conditioned pace with an optional claiming price of $15,000, drawing a competitive field of 9. The field includes horses with recent starts at Woodbine Mohawk Park, making it the most tightly contested and wide-open betting race on the card.

#1 Light the Torch (2/1) is the likely favorite — a new acquisition for the Richard Moreau barn with rail-draw speed. But the race is far from a one-horse affair. #6 Shanes Dream (3/1) and #3 Holy Jalapeno (7/2) both bring strong recent form at this level. And in a race where the favorite could be vulnerable, the race shapes up as an excellent betting event with several live longshots capable of springing the upset.

Expect a fast, tactical race where early position and the right trip will determine the outcome. With the highest purse on the card and a field full of horses trending in the right direction, Race 5 is the must-watch event of the evening.

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GEORGIAN DOWNS – JUNE 30, 2026 – TOP PICKS

RACE 1 – PACE – NW 3 RACES OR $30,000 LIFETIME Purse: $9,800

1. #7 SAULSBROOK RODEO (7/2) – Sharp 3-year-old with a pointed win at Grvr; Thiessen/McKibbin combo clicking at .244.
2. #1 EDWIN HANOVER (2/1) – Proven at the Wbs 7/8 level with a 1:53.3 mark; Kelly driving and training is a reliable double.
3. #8 STARLIT MILLERTIME (9/2) – Class dropper from Wbs/Oakg; ran against much tougher and has back speed to factor.

LONGSHOT: #9 OUTRUN THE ODDS (12/1) – Cullen drives for wife Jodie’s barn at a .309 clip; has been facing better and gets an easier spot tonight.

RACE 2 – TROT – NW $2,100 L4 OR N/A $820 PS Purse: $8,000

1. #5 BANDURA (2/1) – Fought on the lead last out at GeoD and barely lost; Sorrie/Demers top combo should sit a perfect trip.
2. #3 SHAMPOO GIRL (3/1) – Fresh qualifier was sharp (1:57.1); Cullen picks up the drive for new trainer Gallant and class is evident.
3. #2 ARRAKIS (7/2) – Veteran warrior always battles; consistent in-the-money finishes at this level and drops into a claimable spot.

LONGSHOT: #4 WASTINGNOTIME (8/1) – Has been facing similar foes and Fillion is a top driver; freshened up with qualifiers and may pop at a price.

RACE 3 – PACE – NW 2 RACES OR $15,000 LIFETIME Purse: $9,000

1. #2 HALL OF FEAR (2/1) – Won impressively in 1:52 at Wbs last out; massive class advantage dropping to this group.
2. #7 WICKED WANKS (3/1) – Raced well against open company at Wbs (1:53.4); Cullen/Clancy barn is capable.
3. #4 BEACHWASH (7/2) – Won at Lon, second at GeoD last out; MacKenzie/Demers pairing is a strong percentage angle.

LONGSHOT: #6 BARBARO (10/1) – Won gate-to-wire at Flamboro in 1:55.4; Boyd trains and drives his own and knows the horse.

RACE 4 – PACE – CLAIMING $8,000 – NW $2,000 L4 OR $40,000 LIFETIME Purse: $6,000

1. #5 BENJAMIN BEE (8/5) – Best recent form of the group and drops to $8,000 claim level; Coulter/Oliver combo has a .341 trainer win pct.
2. #8 IM VICTOR (3/1) – Two straight wins at Flamboro in this class; Ryan drives and trains giving full attention.
3. #6 BABBLING BILLY (7/2) – Won last out at GeoD; Maclellan picks up the drive for the capable Ackroyd barn.

LONGSHOT: #9 WHISKEY FRIDAY (10/1) – Sorrie drives for Guillemette (.293 trainer pct); has won at this level and was close up last out at GeoD.

RACE 5 – PACE – NW $4,000 L4 AE: OPT CLM $15,000 Purse: $10,000

1. #1 LIGHT THE TORCH (2/1) – New to Demers barn with speed figures from Trrvs; gets the rail and Sorrie should have him forwardly placed.
2. #6 SHANES DREAM (3/1) – Class dropper from Wbs $15,000-$18,000 claimers; Galliers/Auciello team dangerous at a price.
3. #3 HOLY JALAPENO (7/2) – Closed well for third at GeoD last out at this level; MacKenzie knows how to place this horse.

LONGSHOT: #8 BETTORS RUSH (12/1) – Has won at KD recently and drops in class; Cullen picks up the drive and this barn can fire at big odds.

RACE 6 – PACE – NW A RACE OR $5,000 LIFETIME Purse: $8,500

1. #1 GLENN E MAC (3/1) – Runner-up last out at GeoD with an improving pattern; Ryan/Roberts combo has a strong percentage.
2. #6 MANDESTINY (7/2) – Third at GeoD last out and gets Cullen in the bike; bred to be good (Cattlewash – Art Major).
3. #3 TRAMONTO (4/1) – Close second last out at GeoD; Drury/Zeron team has talent and this one has Wbs experience.

LONGSHOT: #7 STUDIO BOSS (9/2) – By Bettors Delight out of a $277K purchase; was second at GeoD two back and Fillion/Court barn wins at .330.

RACE 7 – PACE – CLAIMING $8,000 – NW $2,000 L4 OR $40,000 LIFETIME Purse: $6,000

1. #1 ALWAYS B SWEETEST (2/1) – Best credentials in the field with a 1:52.2 mark; Macdonald/R. Macdonald barn is red hot at .290.
2. #8 TROUBLEWITHTHECURV (3/1) – Second last out at GeoD behind a 11/1 winner; Gagnon drives and trains at a solid clip.
3. #9 SHOW STOP (7/2) – Third last out at GeoD; Kelly drives his own and this one has back class from Wbs claiming ranks.

LONGSHOT: #5 MACH IMPACT (4/1) – Has a 1:51.1 lifetime mark and drops in for $8,000; if legs cooperate at age 11, he’s the best horse in the race.

RACE 8 – TROT – NW $2,100 L4 OR N/A $820 PS Purse: $8,000

1. #3 HOUSTON SEELSTER (2/1) – Best trotter in the field with a 1:54.2 mark; Cullen/Cullen combo dominates at .309 and he should rebound.
2. #8 MALONE (3/1) – Second at GeoD two back and won at 1:56.2; Macdonald/King are a reliable team and he fits this class.
3. #5 BONITO BOY (7/2) – Third last out at GeoD in this exact class; Hensley trains and drives and has him sharp.

LONGSHOT: #6 BARZY (4/1) – Close second at GeoD last out in the conditioned trot; Coulter drives for own barn and has been consistent.

RACE 9 – PACE – CLAIMING $8,000 Purse: $6,800

1. #1 ON TIME DELIVERY (2/1) – Dominated at GeoD last out gate-to-wire in 1:55.1; Thiessen/Auciello are a top-tier combo.
2. #5 SILVER SPIRIT (3/1) – Won two of last three including a sharp 1:53.3; Ryan/Roberts are on fire with a .246 trainer pct.
3. #7 CRIME JUNKIE (7/2) – Blew them away last out at GeoD winning by nearly 3 lengths; Sorrie/Roberts angle is potent.

LONGSHOT: #3 FLYING ART A (9/2) – Won last out at GeoD as the favorite; Fillion/Fuller are quietly effective and he’s a 10-year-old who still has gas.

RACE 10 – PACE – NW $2,165 L4 AE: OPT CLM $10,000 Purse: $8,000

1. #1 WRY (2/1) – Massive class drop from Wbs $18,000-$36,000 claimers; Macdonald/Demers is the top combo on the card.
2. #3 TITANIC HANOVER (3/1) – Won at Wbs in 1:51.4 two back; Sorrie/Demers double dip in this race and both can fire.
3. #4 BELMONT BLAZER (7/2) – Won last start at Wbs in 1:51.1; Cullen/Cullen barn ships in with confidence.

LONGSHOT: #8 RJS SUPERFREAK (4/1) – Led and was caught last out at GeoD; Fillion/Lafleur are a good combo and this one has a 1:52 mark to his credit.