Woodbine Mohawk Park – Sunday May 17, 2026
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Sunday’s 10-race card at Mohawk features a competitive mix of claiming pacers, conditioned trotters, and several wide-open betting races with strong wagering value throughout the evening. First post is scheduled for 6:35 PM ET.
The featured event on the card is Race 8 – the Preferred Handicap Pace, where top contenders #1 WHY WOULDNT YA (5-2) and #4 HES TOURING (4-1) headline a talented field of veteran pacers competing for a $30,000 purse. The inside draw gives WHY WOULDNT YA a major tactical advantage, while HES TOURING enters off a powerful closing effort and could offer better betting value.
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Race 1
Claiming Pace | Purse $17,000 | 1 Mile
#6 BETTOR B GOING (5-2) – Tactical speed, class edge, and ideal setup make him the horse to beat.
#9 TITANIC HANOVER (5-1) – Improving sharply since the barn change with strong late pace.
#7 FOREFATHER (4-1) – Powerful closer who benefits if the pace collapses.
Longshot: #8 BAYFIELD BEACH (6-1) – McClure/Giles combo and steady form make him dangerous at value odds.
Race 2
Claiming Pace | Purse $15,000 | 1 Mile
#7 WANNABEABIGSTAR (3-1) – Major class relief and likely controlling speed.
#3 PHONE NINE ONE ONE (5-2) – Sharp recent wins and excellent current form.
#1 CANT STOP LOU (4-1) – Rail draw plus reliable closing kick.
Longshot: #2 CHICKEN N DICE (8-1) – Could improve dramatically with the softer field.
Race 3
Conditioned Trot | Purse $18,000 | 1 Mile
#9 BELLA CAVALLA (7-2) – Strong class drop and fits perfectly at this level.
#6 DJIMON (4-1) – Gate speed and tactical versatility are major assets.
#5 KADIDDLE (5-1) – Competitive against tougher and now drops in class.
Longshot: #8 MISTER MAGIC (8-1) – Sharp current form gives upset potential.
Race 4
Fillies & Mares Claiming Pace | Purse $17,000 | 1 Mile
#8 GLORYVIEW IMAGE (3-1) – Drops into a very favorable spot after a dominant recent mile and projects the best overall speed in the field.
#7 SEAFARER (7-2) – Consistent recent form with tactical versatility and should get another ideal stalking trip.
#3 EARLY PLAY (4-1) – Fits this level very well and owns enough early speed to secure position throughout.
Longshot: #4 BLAST OF SUNSHINE (10-1) – Back class and improving late pace make her capable of upsetting if the tempo gets hot early.
Race 5
Conditioned Pace | Purse $20,000 | 1 Mile
#9 SOMETIME SOMEWHERE (5-2) – Strong class fit and should get a more aggressive trip.
#4 CODE CRACKER (3-1) – Excellent recent effort and ideal post.
#2 MAJOR FERNCO N (4-1) – Reliable tactical speed and consistency.
Longshot: #3 PONDER NO LONGER (8-1) – Late closer who could capitalize on fast fractions.
Race 6
Claiming Trot | Purse $16,000 | 1 Mile
#6 TYRONE BOW TIE (3-1) – Better post, key driver switch, and strong back class.
#3 P L SAPPHIRE (5-1) – Dangerous class dropper capable of another upset.
#4 JAYPORT CASH (4-1) – Fits this softer level and can trip out perfectly.
Longshot: #8 JGS PAL (10-1) – Wide post hurts but late speed makes him usable.
Race 7
Conditioned Trot | Purse $22,000 | 1 Mile
#5 HERCULES (5-2) – Tactical speed and softer company make him tough.
#9 GREENARROW HANOVER (4-1) – Huge talent if he stays flat throughout.
#7 ANIBAL DUHARAS (3-1) – Excellent qualifiers and improving sophomore.
Longshot: #1 HOT COUNTRY (8-1) – Rail draw and class relief help considerably.
Race 8
Preferred Handicap Pace | Purse $30,000 | 1 Mile
#1 WHY WOULDNT YA (5-2) – Inside draw and class relief make him very dangerous.
#4 HES TOURING (4-1) – Strong closing effort last start and improving form.
#8 SOUTHWIND SAMBUCCA (6-1) – Speed threat capable of hanging around late.
Longshot: #6 GYPSY JOE (10-1) – Better pace setup tonight could wake him up.
Race 9
Conditioned Pace | Purse $18,000 | 1 Mile
#3 MANOAH (7-2) – Massive class drop and should improve sharply second back.
#1 MYFRIENDJOSE (4-1) – Easier company after facing Open-level rivals.
#2 ALL GAS NO BRAKES (5-1) – Forgive last start and capable of bouncing back.
Longshot: #9 AQUINAS HANOVER (10-1) – Strong effort last time and price should drift up.
Race 10
Claiming Pace | Purse $15,000 | 1 Mile
#4 P L OZZY (5-2) – Dominant recent winner with fastest recent miles on paper.
#5 BOLD SPIRIT (7-2) – Perfect tactical style for this field and improving form.
#3 BLUE BAR (4-1) – Back-to-back strong efforts against similar company.
Longshot: #9 BATTERUP HANOVER (8-1) – Class relief plus Trevor Henry gives him upset potential.
