Woodbine hosts a night of harness racing on Saturday

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.