Woodbine Mohawk Park — Saturday May 9,2026 Selections

#3 Axial 5-1

Four consecutive strong efforts including a new lifetime mark last week; Bob McClure (25% win / $3.36 ROI) and trainer Fellows (.337 UTRS) are the hottest combo on the card.

#8 Silky Choice 3-1

Nine wins at two and closes near the front; Jody Jamieson for Carl Jamieson (66.6% UTRS with 4 starts) is a strong barn connection returning from a layoff.

#4 Major Threat 6-1

Missed board only once in 9 starts; paced a sub-1:51 mile last out and is versatile enough to sit or lead.

#5 Ripasso 8-1

Terrible post last race masked his true speed (26-flat kicker); middle gate post tonight gives him a clean trip; James Macdonald 33% win at this level.

#3 Strobe Lite 6-5

Earned $379K at two including the OSS Superfinal; three qualifiers have him sharp; James Macdonald / Baillargeon (38% win, $2.48 ROI) is the best combo in the field.

#2 Touchedbyanangel 9-5

Beat Strobe Lite three wide in the Onss-gl; three qualifiers ready; McNair/Fellows (28% win, $2.05 ROI) keeps form under the radar.

#5 Hot Country 6-1

Four wins and 2 seconds in last six lifetime starts; never broke stride in 14 career miles; adds Lasix and draws an inside post. also value

#2 First Class Mass 2-1

Fastest horse in the race; easy debut win then solid second to Ungawa (who next won by 7+); James Macdonald / Menary (27% win) are the meet’s top combo.

#1 Mike Me Up 7-2

Three crisp qualifiers; 1:55 4/5 best time suggests improvement at 3; Roy/Fellows (22% win) has good numbers at this spot.

#5 LP Bay 5-2

60-1 Grassroots Final winner; second to Ungawa in debut; closing style fits inside posts; Henry/Etsell combo returns solid ROI ($2.28).

#6 Trouble With Names 5-1

Two-win sophomore including a dominant Onss-rs win; Bob McClure (42% win rate at this level, $3.37 ROI) is easily the best driver/trainer ROI in the race.

#6 Windsun Gunner 3-1

Won maiden last out racing first-over with a 26-1/5 final quarter; peak form with best post (rail); McClure/Fellows (25% win, $3.36 ROI) is the dominant combo.

#5 Bajan Firefly 5-2

Won two straight to close 2025; paced back half in 54 4/5 last out despite being blocked; Davis/Steacy (16% win) dependable.

#3 Nugget Hugit 5-1

Won 3 of last 4 at Flamboro Downs; dropping 4+ seconds in speed; Henry/Copley (33% win rate) adds credibility.

#10 Lyons Moonshadow 15-1

Three straight wins at Flamboro; first four career starts produced three wins; wide post hurts but if pace collapses he has speed to rally.

#5 Macapelo Seelster 8-1

Four wins / $82K sophomore season; dominant 1:50 2/5 Grassroots win; sharp 1:54 2/5 qualifier May 4 signals a big 4yo debut; Borth/Brickman (.472 UTRS).

#2 Dirty Diana 3-1

Flew late last out for second behind MadamX; clearly sharp at this class; McClure/Pentland (6% win but $1.21 ROI suggests fair value).

#1 La Miki N 6-1

Dropped to this level and showed pace last out; could make front tonight from rail; Jamieson/Court combo at 21% win with $4.03 ROI is the best ROI in the field.

#1 La Miki N 6-1

Same as above — $4.03 ROI for Jamieson/Court is exceptional; gets rail post in a wide-open mares field with no dominant speed.

#9 Horizon Seelster 3-1

Won first 4 starts of 2026 including a new lifetime mark of 1:50 4/5 last week; Roy/Menary (28% win, $1.90 ROI) is a dominant combination this meet.

#1 Tells On A Roll 7-2

Won last time dropping from the Mares Open; aggressive steer expected again; Cullen/Cullen combo (14% win) will push hard from the gate.

#10 Verity Blue Chip 5-1

Three wins in first four 2026 starts; new life mark on April 11; McNair/McNair (16% win) should deploy closing tactics for a share.

#2 Always Dawn 10-1

Won in last outing of 2025 at this class; qualified well; Borth/Benn at 40% win rate / $23.30 ROI is the standout combo and makes this a genuine longshot threat.

#1 Beau Jangles 1-9

12-for-12 at two; Metro Pace and Breeders Crown champion; North American Horse of the Year — the class of this field by a wide margin; McClure/Moore (34% win) dominant.

#3 No Waitlist 25-1

Won sophomore debut as 1-5 favorite; chased Beau Jangles in 9 of 14 career starts — experienced rival; McNair/Macintosh (22% win) has pocket-trip tactics planned.

#6 Tilthecowscomehome 10-1

Two Grand Circuit wins at two; gets best post in the field; Jody Jamieson / Carl Jamieson (20% win) will position near the front for a placing.

#6 Tilthecowscomehome 10-1

Two Grand Circuit wins, best post, and Jamieson driving — if Beau Jangles has any off-night, this colt is the most likely beneficiary at a generous morning line.

#3 Waffle Blue Chip 7-2

Blowout 1:51 1/5 qualifier win May 4 signals big mile coming; two wins paced under 1:50 this winter; Roy/Menary (28% win, $1.90 ROI) is the meet’s best combo.

#6 Poseidon Seelster 3-1

Freshly minted millionaire; class drop after two off-the-board finishes; McClure/Lindsey likely to send him forward; 5 wins in 14 starts at this track.

#2 Pacino Hanover 6-1

Racing well all season; steps up in class but Cullen will find a pocket trip; 7 wins in 2025 and paces a sharp back half.

#10 Rochester Flash 10-1

Won from the front last out in 1:49 3/5; Henry/Merner at 29% win rate / $4.70 ROI is the best trainer ROI in the race; gate speed can steal this if unchallenged early.

#6 Windor 2-1

Grand Circuit Champlain Stakes winner at two (29-1 upset); second to Beau Jangles in OSS Superfinal; qualified sharply May 2; McNair/Vanderkemp (25% win, $3.83 ROI).

#5 Borderline Mobby 7-2

Earned nearly 4x purchase price at two despite facing Beau Jangles 7 times; closing second in debut was a tightener; James Macdonald/Menary (27% win) will deploy late.

#1 Redland Rocket Man 5-2

Impressive 11-length qualifier win May 2; three wins from 12 starts at two; Roy/Pentland should get a pace-stalking trip from post 1.

#2 Letr Sink Son 10-1

Won Ontario Spring Series Final and rewarded backers with a $28 mutuel; three wins from four 2026 starts; Henry/Wilson combo returning $8.56 ROI — best in the field.

#7 The Light Speed 8-1

Dominated Rideau Carleton (14 wins in 2025); much better last week on class drop; Gagnon/Gagnon scored a 50-1 upset last Sunday — excellent spot and hot form.

#1 Jordy N 3-1

Consistently competitive (8 shares in 13 starts since returning from overseas); rail post will get him a close trip; Plante/Dupont at 10% win is respectable.

#4 Set Shot 7-2

OSS Gold winner last season; barn change to Menary with Roy up is a significant upgrade; question marks on fitness after 7-week layoff.

#7 The Light Speed 8-1

The top pick is also the value — 8-1 morning line underestimates a horse that won 14 races last year; Gagnon hits at 18% win rate and $9.79 ROI — best ROI in the race.

#7 Caviart Seacrest 5-1

Faced open-class rivals in first two 2026 starts and was beaten 10 lengths both times — class drop tonight is massive; took 1:49 4/5 mark last season; Henry/Copley (33% win).

#5 Odds On Bullfrog 3-1

Four straight wins culminating in the $75K Grassroots Final; two qualifiers vs Beau Jangles have him sharp; McClure/Moore (34% win) expects a big debut.

#2 Backup Plan 7-2

Four wins in 10 sophomore starts; closed well in 4yo debut for fourth; Roy/Menary (28% win, $1.90 ROI) gives him every chance to build off that effort.

#9 Pac Man Hanover 8-1

Won last two starts including an NW2 win; Cullen/Steacy has returned 50% win rate in two combined starts ($34.85 ROI) — extraordinarily hot; inside post helps.

#7 Lous World 7-2

Rallied for second three starts back in 1:49 1/5 race; draws post 7 allowing Macdonald to send forward; 3 wins and 2 seconds in 15 starts this season; Merner (16.8% win meet).

#3 Jack Panic 9-2

Won from the front easily last out and steps back up; Henry/Auciello (7% win rate but great value finder); will land a pocket trip from post 3 and close hard.

#1 Soaring Now 8-1

Moves inside tonight; won from rail April 4; Thiessen/Puddy (10% win, $3.72 ROI) will get a close-to-the-front trip; six wins in 2025.

#5 Livinthebeachlife 15-1

Three wins from six 2026 starts; won three straight conditioned races; starts from middle gate with no obvious speed — Borth/Puddy could land the pocket at 15-1 for a Hi-5 stunner.