Friday July 17, 2026

Mohawk Analysis

Woodbine-Mohawk Park Racing Schedule

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Doug Henwood (The NUMBERCRUNCHER)'s Picks

Race 1

4-5-1-7

(#4) TUFF GONG– 2YOs & I could go in lots of directions.  It was TUFF GONG for my pick in his only start, making a break in a $150K OSS Gold event.  It was a 26.4 closing quarter prior to that in his last qualifier (group-best).  Hoping he behaves & shows some of the promise expected with a $140K Harrisburg purchase.

Race 2

7-1-5-8

(#7) ARTISTIC DELIGHT- played her last week in R2 last Friday & she raced well.  That 26.3 closing number was duplicated & is still a group-best.  This is a very slight drop in class too.

Race 3

4-6-7-1

(#4) THE SWOOPER– like the name & like his efforts to date.  Nothing wrong with that 3rd place finish in last against $100K stakes-types.  He’s the best speed (56.0) & tied as best closer (27.0).  Definitely the one to beat.
Race 4

7-1-8-3

(#1) ACCESS NOW– one of a few very nice ones here in the Tompkins-Geers.  Obviously, #1 UNSTABLE GENIUS is the one to beat but the closing numbers give #7 ACCESS NOW a slight nod, 27 flat vs. 27.1.  It’s a brand new race today, regardless & it should be a good one!
Race 5
1-10-8-5

(#1) LADYTERRA– looks like another wide-open affair to me.  LADYTERRA should be a bit closer, with the rail, & shows the best closing quarter for this bunch with her 27 flat from June 20.  

Race 6
1-3-9-2
(#1) GREAT WHITE NORTH – definitely my favourite name so far from first-batch KING OF THE NORTH kids.  Looked like a winner last time but was vulnerable late to lose by a head.  Still brings best closing quarter for this group with the 27.1 from the week before.
Race 7
5-6-7-2

(#5) NEVER AGAIN – tried both speed & closing styles in his 2 starts to date.  Neither  showed a big breakthrough but some promise is there.  As usual, I like playing adjusted closing quarter & his 27.2 from June 26 is easily the best here.

 
Race 8 
4-2-8-7

(#4) STROBE LITE– quietly been getting it done.  Now 7/7 in the money with $212K earned this year.  Coming on too IMO & shows 2nd best speed (56.0) & the top closing number in here 26.1.  Somehow never saw the rail in that last one yet still closed like a freight train.  

Race 9
3-6-5-8

(#3) GRACEFUL KING – 2YOs.  Sure, #5 ERINWOOD COSMO is the one to beat but likely at less than even money.  The best closer in here just may be #3 GRACEFUL KING.  Showed a 27.4 adj closing in his only start & that ties as best for the group.  Get’s an inside draw & big brother Mark MacDonald.  Price will be better & should be heard from. 

 
Race 10
4-1-3-2

(#4) ODDS ON HOAXTER – here’s a Hoosier shipper that’s tough to ignore.  It’s hard to be more impressive than he was in both of his qualifiers, winning by big margins & flashing 26 & 26.1 final quarters.  Others look good so this is the time to strike with some value.

 
Race 11
5-7-6-10-3
(#5) SUNSHINE MAGIC- has the speed to get a good early spot &, if things play out right, will be looking for a late hole to utilize her group-best 27 flat adj final quarter as shown June 26.  Anytime Cullen chooses the other entrant, we can count on decent odds.  Drury can get it done as a double digit upset winner.
 
                                                                                                                                                    

Most Likely: R8 – #4 STROBE LITE

 
Value Play: R2 – #7 ARTISTIC DELIGHT

Deep Crunch: R9 #3 GRACEFUL KING 

Early Pick 5 – 145/17/4/178/15810 – $14.40 for 20 cents

Early Pick 4 – 46/178/15810/13 – $9.60 for 20 cents

Pick 6 – 178/110/13/56/4/356 – $14.40 for 20 cents

Late Pick 5 – 13/56/24/356/14 – $9.60 for 20 cents

Late Pick 4 – 24/356/14/56710 – $9.60 for 20 cents