Nominations for Woodbine Mohawk Park's upcoming winter series events close tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 1).
A total of 10 events, including four new events, will be contested over the course of December to March at Woodbine Mohawk Park, with all events featuring two preliminary legs and an added money final.
For this upcoming winter, Woodbine has added a pair of claiming series for Ontario-sired four-year-olds, plus the Ontario Boys and Ontario Girls for Ontario-sired four-year-olds. Horses entered in the claiming series are eligible to be claimed in all legs (preliminary and final).
The four new events join the returning Niagara, Valedictory, Blizzard, Snowshoe, Wine & Roses and Family Day.
The conditions and details for all 10 events are listed below:
Niagara (Pace)
Three-year-old pacing fillies in 2021, non-winners of $60,000 lifetime as of midnight October 31, 2021.
Leg 1: Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 ($18,000G)
Leg 2: Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 ($18,000G)
Final: Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021 ($30,000 Added)
Valedictory (Pace)
Three-year-old pacing colts & geldings in 2021, non-winners of $60,000 lifetime as of midnight October 31, 2021.
Leg 1: Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 ($18,000G)
Leg 2: Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 ($18,000G)
Final: Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021 ($30,000 Added)
New Year Claiming Pace
Ontario Sired four-year-old pacers in 2022. Claiming $40,000 plus allowances.
Leg 1: Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 ($20,000G)
Leg 2: Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022 ($20,000G)
Final: Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 ($40,000 Added)
New Year Claiming Trot
Ontario Sired four-year-old trotters in 2022. Claiming $40,000 plus allowances.
Leg 1: Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 ($20,000G)
Leg 2: Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 ($20,000G)
Final: Monday, Jan. 17, 2022 ($40,000G)
Blizzard (Pace)
Three & four-year-old pacing fillies & mares in 2022, non-winners of two races or $30,000 lifetime as of midnight October 31, 2021.
Leg 1: Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 ($18,000G)
Leg 2: Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 ($18,000G)
Final: Friday, Feb. 4, 2022 ($30,000 Added)
Snowshoe (Pace)
Three & four-year-old pacing colts, horses & geldings in 2022, non-winners of two races or $30,000 lifetime as of midnight October 31, 2021.
Leg 1: Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 ($18,000G)
Leg 2: Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 ($18,000G)
Final: Friday, Feb. 4, 2022 ($30,000 Added)
Wine & Roses (Trot)
Three & four-year-old trotting fillies & mares in 2022, non-winners of $60,000 lifetime as of midnight October 31, 2022.
Leg 1: Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 ($18,000G)
Leg 2: Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 ($18,000G)
Final: Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 ($30,000 Added)
Family Day Trotting Series (Trot)
Three & four-year-old trotting colts, horses & geldings in 2022, non-winners of $60,000 lifetime as of midnight October 31, 2022.
Leg 1: Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 ($18,000G)
Leg 2: Monday, Feb. 14, 2022 ($18,000G)
Final: Monday, Feb. 21, 2022 ($30,000 Added)
Ontario Girls (Pace)
Ontario Sired four-year-old pacing mares in 2022, non-winners of $75,000 lifetime as of midnight October 31, 2021.
Leg 1: Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 ($20,000G)
Leg 2: Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 ($20,000G)
Final: Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022 ($40,000 Added)
Ontario Boys (Pace)
Ontario Sired four-year-old pacing horses & geldings, non-winners of $75,000 lifetime as of midnight October 31, 2021.
Leg 1: Friday, Feb. 18, 2022 ($20,000G)
Leg 2: Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 ($20,000G)
Final: Friday, Mar. 4, 2022 ($40,000 Added)
The nomination fee for all events is $200 (CAD) or $170 (USD). To view the nomination form and conditions, click here.
Nominations can be paid online through Woodbine's website or SC Stakes Online.
If sending nominations by mail, envelopes must be clearly post-marked no later than December 1, 2021 or payment will not be accepted. Registered mail is recommended.
(With files from Woodbine)