Woodbine Mohawk Park: Selections Fri-May 22,2026
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This is tonight’s Woodbine Mohawk Park card — a big 11-race program with the $75,000 guaranteed Early Pick 5 (races 1-5) and a strong Open fillies & mares race in race 9. Key context: James Macdonald is the leading driver (21.6% wins, $1.08M earned), Bob McClure is surging hot (37.5% win rate last 5 days), and trainer David Menary is the hottest conditioner on the grounds (28.1%). Post position 6 wins 22.9% in pace races at Woodbine — the best post on the track.
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Here’s my analysis of tonight’s card at Woodbine Mohawk Park (Friday, May 22, 2026) — top 3 selections plus a longshot for each race:
Race 1-Pace — $18,000 — 4YO & Younger NW1 Race / $9,000 LTEarly Pick 5 OpenerPost 6:30 PM
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#2 Joses Triplets
Program analyst top pick. Showed big gate speed in debut, got aggressive last week going to the head stretch. Gets Doug McNair — who drove him twice at 2 — for today’s start. McNair/Auciello at 20% win rate with $1.37 ROI. PP2 is decent (12.7%).
PP 2 · ML 3-1 · Driver: McNair (.342)
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#4 Rip The Page
Career debut for this $32,000 LCYS purchase. Qualified twice, dropping 3 seconds in second qualifier. James Macdonald takes over at scratch time — leading driver at 21.6% wins picking up this live debutant is a very strong signal. Macdonald/McNair at 21% ROI.
PP 4 · ML 7-2 · Driver: J. Macdonald (.338)
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#3 Panic Ray
Second last week, paced a 56-flat back half from post 10. Draws much better tonight from PP3. Roy/Maguire at 30% win rate, $1.99 ROI — one of the best combos on the card. If sharp after a week off, he can fire.
PP 3 · ML 8-1 · Driver: Roy (.307)
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#6 Dead Mans Chain
LongshotBack-to-back thirds in his last two, now gets the rail post — best post on the track at 22.9%. Trainer/driver is not a Mohawk regular so he never gets bet. Tomas combo at 0% win rate keeps his price inflated. At 10-1, use underneath in exotics.
PP 6 · ML 10-1
Race 2-Pace — $18,000 — Fillies & Mares, 4YO & Younger NW1Early Pick 5 Leg 2
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#6 Seven Summers Ago
Program Best Bet Won her sophomore debut, then was second here in her second start. Won her qualifier in a sharp 1:55.4 with virtually no urging. Draws PP6 — statistically the best post at Mohawk (22.9% pace). Plante/Timpano combo. Timpano training at 40% win rate this season.
PP 6 · ML 4-1 · Driver: Plante (.270)
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#4 Century Montana
Paced a 27.3 last quarter in her qualifier on a 1-second variant track. Led until late last week showing she’s ready. Roy picks her over one other tonight — he’s winning at 18.8% at Woodbine. Royally bred (Bulldog Hanover) filly for 5-figure stable.
PP 4 · ML 7-2 · Driver: Roy (.307)
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#3 On Fleek
Earned a cheque in every 2-year-old start, with $14,750 earnings last year including Grassroots action. James Macdonald takes the mount — leading driver pairing with a debut mare is meaningful. Qualifying mile showed okay late kick.
PP 3 · ML 3-1 · Driver: J. Macdonald
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#7 Liza Mae
LongshotFlew home in 26-flat March 6. Closed 8 lengths in the back half last week for 4th. Gets another wide post which means she’ll drop back and look to close again. If she can find room late, the 26-flat kick makes her dangerous underneath at 10-1.
PP 7 · ML 10-1
Race 3-Pace — $12,000 — F&M NW $2,500 Last 4 / OC $20,000Early Pick 5 Leg 3 · Early Pick 4 Opener
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#1 Kiera Seelster
Program Single Two wins in last four starts. Won last week stepping up to tougher company from the 3-wide spot — dominant. James Macdonald retains the mount; Macdonald/Merner at 30% wins and $1.77 ROI from 84 starts. Will seize command early. Very likely a popular single in the Pick 4/Pick 5.
PP 1 · ML 3-1 · Driver: J. Macdonald
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#6 Silver Majesty
Won two of last three at Flamboro, second in latest after leading. Roy/Maguire combo at 30% wins — a powerful pairing tonight. PP6 is the best post on the track. First start here since returning to Woodbine competition. Value spot at 9-2.
PP 6 · ML 9-2 · Driver: Roy (.307)
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#7 Tamara Hanover
Had a clear shot at Kiera Seelster last week but couldn’t close the deal. Jamieson/Auciello at 14% wins. Despite drawing worse tonight, she rates a small share as the third option for exotics. Multiple podiums against this class level.
PP 7 · ML 5-1 · Driver: Jamieson (.196)
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#5 P L Rinchenia
LongshotProgram singles this as an upset threat. Was 28-1 last week but rallied off cover for third, 2 lengths behind Kiera Seelster. Five wins and $50K earned in 2025. McClure/Taylor combo. In her second start back she can be sharper. At 8-1, real value.
PP 5 · ML 8-1 · Driver: McClure (.357)
Race 4-Pace — $20,000 — F&M 5YO & Younger NW2 Races or $30K LTEarly Pick 5 Leg 4 · Pick 6 Opener
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#1 Marlenes Legacy
Program Top PickWon qualifier in career-fast 1:55 with full authority — pilot shook the lines once and she sprinted away. Adds Lasix tonight. Jody Jamieson takes over from Roy at scratch. Jamieson/Mitchell at 5% combined starts but the qualifier time is undeniable. Opens the Pick 6.
PP 1 · ML 7-2 · Driver: Jamieson (.196)
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#8 R Sports Delight
Won last week sprinting 3-wide in the stretch in 1:55 flat — sharp debut season. Gets Doug McNair back after one start away. McNair/McNair combo is ultra-reliable. Enough gate speed to overcome PP8 per program. Excellent value stepping up one level.
PP 8 · ML 6-1 · Driver: McNair (.342)
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#3 Weslyn Hanover
Two wins in two starts this season — maiden score then rallied from far back to win in wet conditions. Roy chose her over others in here; Roy/Crone at 23% wins and $5.11 ROI in the past year. That ROI figure is outstanding. 3-year-old on the improve.
PP 3 · ML 5-1 · Driver: Roy (.307)
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#2 Hp Josephine
LongshotWas 40-1 last week and Plante nearly stole the race with a clever drive. Won the NW2 field 3 starts back. Gets post relief tonight. Demers training hot (31.2% last 10 days). If she repeats that sneaky trip from PP2, the price will be huge. Must consider in exotics.
PP 2 · ML 3-1 · Driver: Plante (.270)
Race 5-Pace — $22,000 — F&M NW $9,450 Last 4 / AE NW4 Races LTEarly Pick 5 Finale
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#2 Style For A Mile
Program’s top selection. Just missed racing in Open 2 last week — showed speed before getting shuffled. Six starts back she beat Absolution, who just won at the Open class. Class drop here is a gift. Thiessen/Fellows at 10% but this mare consistently fires. Fits perfectly.
PP 2 · ML 3-1 · Driver: Thiessen (.213)
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#1 Glenboro
Won at this exact class level two starts back as 3-5 favorite. Was 2.5 lengths behind Style For A Mile last week — class drop helps her too. Cullen/Cullen; Jodie Cullen training at 16.2% wins, $805K earned. Inside post allows pocket trip. A legitimate threat to reverse.
PP 1 · ML 7-2 · Driver: T. Cullen (.260)
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#5 Th Summer Lovin
Program’s dark horse pick. Won both qualifiers kicking home well. Gets Doug McNair in the bike for the first time tonight. Racing at Meadowlands last season with a 1:50.2 lifetime. Draws well from PP5 (18.5% wins at Woodbine). Will offer a good price stepping into Canadian competition.
PP 5 · ML 4-1 · Driver: McNair (.342)
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#8 La Miki N
Longshot3rd last week at this level. Two wins from 10 starts in 2026 with $38K earned. Jamieson/Court at 26% wins and $4.70 ROI — outstanding ROI figure. She’s consistent and Court is a rising trainer (21.2% wins). At 10-1, she always sits near the front and competes. Real value.
PP 8 · ML 10-1 · Driver: Jamieson (.196)
Race 6-Trot — $10,000 — NW $1,000 Last 4 / OC $12,500Late Pick 5 Opener
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#7 Victor Invictus
Program Top PickProgram notes he’s been plagued by bad posts — 5 of 6 starts from posts 8-10. Gets class drop here and Plante drives aggressively. Auciello barn has 2 winners in last 3 days. Beat better than these 7 starts back. PP7 is workable in the trot (8.6%).
PP 7 · ML 3-1 · Driver: Plante (.270)
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#9 Mystic
Won 3 of 4 starts at Mohawk Park earlier this season — dominates this class level. Got too far back last week. Thiessen/Dion at 33% win rate and remarkable $13.64 ROI from 9 starts this year — the best trainer/driver ROI combination on the entire card tonight.
PP 9 · ML 4-1 · Driver: Thiessen (.213)
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#6 Donatover
Gets the best post tonight — PP6 at 23.1% wins in trots. Drury drives aggressively and will be sent to the front immediately. Two starts back in a similar class he fought on the engine and nearly won. Should get a solid trip near the front and hold a spot.
PP 6 · ML 7-2 · Driver: Drury (.135)
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#2 Kama
LongshotWon Feb 27 at this class. James Macdonald picks up the mount (trainer switch to leading driver). Macdonald/Rogers at 21% wins. Despite recent struggles stepping up, the class drop suits. At 6-1 with Macdonald aboard, he’s worth exotics coverage.
PP 2 · ML 6-1 · Driver: J. Macdonald
Race 7-Pace — $22,000 — F&M 5YO & Younger NW3 Races or $76,500 LTProgram Best Bet Race
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#4 Pizzazz Hanover
Program Best BetWon in dominant wire-to-wire fashion last week as 1-5 favorite with a 27.2 kicker. Coming back to face the same class. Roy/Maguire combo at 30% wins and $1.99 ROI — elite pairing. Gets to race from PP4 (11.6% wins). She is the standout of this race.
PP 4 · ML 2-1 · Driver: Roy (.307)
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#8 Brittas Best Bet
Six wins from 19 starts at 3 last year. Qualified well, kicked in 26.2 in debut start last week — closed for third. If she stays pacing, she’ll get a better post trip and the natural progression says she improves. Program rates her as the most likely to complete the Exacta.
PP 8 · ML 7-2 · Driver: Davies (.135)
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#5 Kobra Kate
Second last week shadowing Pizzazz Hanover — got a great trip but was no match. Travis Cullen drives; Cullen/Bodz at 33% wins and $3.28 ROI. 2 wins and 3 seconds from 10 starts in 2026. Consistently near the money in these fields. Small share tonight.
PP 5 · ML 4-1 · Driver: T. Cullen (.304)
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#7 Stellrmanipulation
LongshotWon here sharply 3 starts back. Thiessen/McKibbin at 16% wins and $3.37 ROI. Drops back and closes — program says she can sneak into the bottom of the Tri/Super. If the pace honest, her late kick is real. At 5-1, a live exotics play underneath the top two.
PP 7 · ML 5-1
Race 8-Trot — $20,000 — Pop Up Series FinalLate Pick 4 Opener
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#2 Muscle Fashion
Program Top PickWon Leg 2 last week as 12-1 longshot with James Macdonald driving — his 1:56 clocking was more than a second faster than the other Leg 2 division. Macdonald/Graham at 50% wins and $5.39 ROI from 8 starts — elite combination. Clear top selection here.
PP 2 · ML 3-1 · Driver: J. Macdonald
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#1 Hey Ralphie
Won Leg 1 of this series, only gaining on Muscle Fashion when they hit the wire last week despite getting stuck on cover. Sharp horse, got unlucky with the trip. Hudon/Reid. Draws PP1 tonight — best start position for a front-ending trotter. Can flip the result.
PP 1 · ML 7-2 · Driver: Ph. Hudon (.116)
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#6 Hungry Hill
Third last week in a quality effort. Won at Flamboro two starts back. Thiessen/Fair at 9% wins but the horse is consistent — been on the board in 5 of his last 6 starts in 2026. Good late kick should earn a share again here. PP6 in trots (23.1%).
PP 6 · ML 9-2 · Driver: Thiessen (.213)
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#9 Eternally Hanover
LongshotWon Leg 1 of the series from PP7. Was very aggressive last week setting the table for Muscle Fashion — bad trip result. Plante/Ruhl, Plante has been placing (10 seconds last 15 days). From a wide post he can land mid-pack and rally. At 10-1, worth the exotics play.
PP 9 · ML 10-1
Race 9-Pace — $40,000 — Fillies & Mares OpenFeature Race · Late Pick 5 Leg 4
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#6 Angostura Hanover
Four straight wins, now raced aggressively in all of them. Gets the best post tonight (PP6 = 22.9% wins). McClure/Fellows — McClure is running hot at 37.5% wins last 5 days. She’s been dominant and will set the pace from the best post. Program rates her as the one to beat.
PP 6 · ML 5-2 · Driver: McClure (.357)
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#1 Lets N Joy N
Six wins in six Canadian starts before last week. Lost her streak but program says she can start a new one on a 7-day turnaround. Macdonald/Dupont at 38% wins and $1.49 ROI. She roared home in 25.4 — fastest final quarter at Mohawk this year. The class of this field.
PP 1 · ML 3-1 · Driver: J. Macdonald
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#5 Absolution
Won last week with McClure driving a 26.1 final quarter to edge Lets N Joy N. Loses McClure to Angostura tonight — that’s meaningful. Trevor Henry/Moiseyev at 40% wins ($4.16 ROI) is a quietly dangerous combo. Consistent mare who can repeat at a better price.
PP 5 · ML 7-2 · Driver: T. Henry (.220)
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#8 Caviar N Crackers
LongshotFlew home in 26-flat March 6 to beat Century Jamila. Two subsequent podium finishes in the Open. Will be passing mares in the back half from a wide post. Hensley/Hensley at 11% wins. Program says she’s a legitimate exotics play underneath at 6-1 with that kicker.
PP 8 · ML 6-1 · Driver: Hensley (.190)
Race 10-Pace — $16,000 — F&M NW $6,000 L4 or NW $12,000 L8 / OC $30,000Late Pick 5 Finale
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#1 Madam X
Won at this class level four starts back in fast 1:52. Two subsequent podiums. James Macdonald retains; Macdonald/Menary at 32% wins and $2.08 ROI from 106 starts — the strongest combo on the card. PP1 is workable (8.8%). Clear top choice despite the post.
PP 1 · ML 3-1 · Driver: J. Macdonald
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#2 Aardies Money N
Won three times in 1:51-flat or faster here last summer including lifetime mark of 1:50.1. Gets class relief after two starts against tougher mares. Jamieson/Court at 26% wins and $4.70 ROI. Program says she should improve by default on the class drop. Strong second pick.
PP 2 · ML 7-2 · Driver: Jamieson (.196)
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#9 Coz Im Special
Won last out at Flamboro in 1:56.4. Two wins this season from 10 starts. McNair/McNair at 16% wins. PP9 is tough but she’s shown the gate speed to overcome wide posts. A consistent performer in this class zone with $329K lifetime earnings.
PP 9 · ML 6-1 · Driver: McNair (.342)
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#8 Cheese Party
LongshotProgram SwingProgram analyst’s featured longshot play. Was blocked last week, pulled wide at the eighth pole and powered up for second. Trevor Henry takes over from Roy (trainer change). Jared Mann training at 39.5% UTRS. She closes and the race should set up for closers tonight. At 8-1, the program calls this a “swing for the fences.”
PP 8 · ML 8-1
Race 11-Trot — $12,000 — NW $2,500 Last 4 / OC $20,000Late Pick 4 Finale · Cash Leg
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#6 Kevin Anthony
Program Spot PlayClass dropper who draws best of the three class droppers in here. Last time at this level was driven aggressively and led until the lane. Gets driver switch to Trevor Henry who will be sent forward. Henry/Moiseyev at 40% wins and $4.16 ROI is exceptional. Program’s top spot play.
PP 6 · ML 5-1 · Driver: T. Henry (.220)
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#1 Jgs Pal
Drops bigger in class — was narrow winner last time at this exact level. Won then stepped up two class levels and won again. Two fifths in tougher class brings him back here. Henry/Lawrence at 21% wins and $3.16 ROI. Inside PP1 helps. Will be right there on the wire.
PP 1 · ML 3-1 · Driver: T. Henry (.180)
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#2 Goober Smack
Won two starts back at this level easily. Had unlucky trip last week — uncovered at the crucial moment. Jamieson/Kerwood at 20% wins, $3.64 ROI. Kerwood trains at a remarkable 60% win rate from only 5 starts this season. Can get a good covered trip from PP2.
PP 2 · ML 7-2 · Driver: Jamieson (.196)
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#7 Buck Dancer
Longshot2 wins, 3 thirds, 1 fourth in last 6 starts — the most consistent horse in the field. Always finds cover and produces. Borth/Auciello at 13% wins. Program says he can get a helmet to follow from PP7 and close for a share. At 8-1 with that consistency record, the best exotics value in the race.
PP 7 · ML 8-1
