Carmen Auciello had a remarkable night with three of his trainees finding their way to the winner's circle on Monday, Jan. 27 at Woodbine Mohawk Park, before the remainder of the card was cancelled due to track conditions.

In the Monday night opener, J.R. Plante and Hestonator made a bold move from eighth, getting cover from Mach Impact (Tyler Jones). After launching three-wide around the final turn, Hestonator quickly closed the gap and pulled off the upset, winning by half a length in 2:00.2. The victory paid $26.50.

Hestonator, a five-year-old gelding by Heston Blue Chip out of Capelo Rose, is co-owned by Denarben Stables and Auciello Stables.

Mister Magic triumphed in Race 3 after a pocket trip behind 1-2 favourite Buck Dancer (Louis-Philippe Roy). In the final turn, driver Jonathan Drury angled Mister Magic out, and the gelding cruised to a 5-3/4-length victory in 2:00.2, returning $9.80 to win.

Mister Magic is a 10-year-old son of Kadabra and Daylon Mistress. The gelding is owned by Triple S Equine.

The trifecta was capped in Race 5 by Radio Lab, as driver Billy Davis sat behind Robertson De (Brett MacDonald) in a pocket trip. Pulling at the top of the stretch, Radio Lab took control and drew away to win by 3-1/4 lengths in 1:58.2.

The six-year-old gelded son of Crazed and Warrawee Jade, Radio Lab is owned by Daniel Sarafian. The winning ticket paid $11.80. 

In 2024, Auciello posted 99 victories, earning $1,646,210 in seasonal purse money -- his 13th consecutive seven-figure campaign. With Monday night's victories, Auciello has already notched nine wins which ranks top five among all trainers in Canada nearly a month into the 2025 Canadian racing season.

Woodbine Mohawk Park was forced to cancel Monday evening’s card of live racing following the seventh race due to unsafe racing conditions caused by extreme wind and snow.

Live harness racing continues at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Thursday, Jan. 30 with a 6:30 p.m. post time. 

For Monday’s harness racing results, click the following link: Monday Results - Woodbine Mohawk Park. 

(Standardbred Canada)