Woodbine Mohawk Park is set to host an exciting night of harness racing on Saturday, September 14, featuring the Milton Stakes final and several significant eliminations, including those for the $1 million Metro Pace, Canadian Trotting Classic, Elegantimage, and Shes A Great Lady. The card features 13 races with a first post time of 7:10 p.m., showcasing over $600,000 in purses, leading to the finals for nearly $2.6 million in purses on September 21 during Mohawk Million night.
Highlights of the Elimination Races
Metro Pace Eliminations
- The first Metro Pace elimination features 17 two-year-olds vying for a spot in the million-dollar final.
Top Contenders:
- Captain Optimistic (Captaintreacherous) - Trained by Nancy Takter, this colt has four wins in five starts and a last race time of 1:50.1.
- Papis Rocket (Papi Rob Hanover) - A Pennsylvania Sires Stakes champion, he has racked up three wins from eight starts.
Race Details:
- First elimination goes as Race 5 and the second, featuring unbeaten Swingtown (Downbytheseaside) and two-time Grand Circuit winner Boxer Seelster (Bettors Delight), goes as Race 10. The top five from each elimination will proceed to the final.
Canadian Trotting Classic Eliminations
- Sixteen three-year-old trotting colts and geldings are split into two $40,000 eliminations.
Key Horses:
- Highland Kismet (Father Patrick) - A strong contender with six wins this season and over $500,000 earned.
- Sir Pinocchio - A top earner coming in with a recent win at the New York Sires Stakes Championship.
Race Schedule:
- First elimination is Race 9, and the second is Race 11. The top five from each elimination qualify for the final.
Shes A Great Lady Eliminations
- The eliminations for two-year-old pacing fillies see 15 entrants.
Featured Fillies:
- Cowgirl Hanover (Huntsville) - A standout with over $470,000 earned in her career.
- Chantilly - Undefeated in five starts, has earned over $250,000.
Race Information:
- First elimination is Race 1, and the second is Race 6 with the top five advancing.
Elegantimage Eliminations
- Two $35,000 eliminations for three-year-old trotting fillies are set.
Notable Entrants:
- Drawn Impression - Comes off victories in the Simcoe and Casual Breeze Stakes.
- R Liza - A consistent performer with a solid record in OSS Gold races.
Races Overview:
- First elimination is Race 2, and the second is Race 3, where the top five will advance to the final.
Overall, the evening promises competitive racing with top-tier talent in each category as horses aim for a spot in the lucrative finals next week. Fans and bettors alike can expect thrilling action at Woodbine Mohawk Park.