A four-pack of juvenile dashes kicked off Mohawk Racetrack's nine-race qualifying session Friday, June 24 over the Campbellville, Ont. oval
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The track was rated 'good' for the session and the presiding Ontario Racing Commission judges gave a one-second allowance.
Incredible Her Bee (Here Comes Herbie--Joys Incredible, by Incredible Abe) got things started with a gate-to-wire score in 2:04.2 for the trainer-driver combo of Carl Jamieson and Paul MacDonell. The brown filly crossed over from Post 8, did all the work and trotted off to win by more than four lengths.
Another from the barn of Carl Jamieson found the wire first in the second race, as Wark Woman (Ken Warkentin--Womanlee, by Angus Hall) posted a one-length win in 2:02.4 for driver Jody Jamieson. Of note, the qualifier also featured the first foal of superstar trotting mare Peaceful Way, Noble Peace Prize.
The Baillargeon Brothers, trainer Ben and driver Mario, clicked in Race 3 with Tyranny Seelster (Angus Hall--Tymal Timeout, by Royal Strength). The filly started from Post 3 and sat sixth early, but was overland in third by the time the opening half was met. The brown lass cleared to the lead on the final turn, clicked off the three quarters and cruised home for a three-length win in 2:03.1.
Destinys Magic (Kadabra--Gracious Glide, by Yankee Glide) followed Tyranny Seelster's style in Race 4, as the brown filly closed for a one and half-length win. Driver Paul MacDonell positioned the brown filly sixth in the early going before embarking on an overland journey. Destinys Magic raced first up into the stretch and persevered for the 2:01.2 victory.
Unraced three-year-old Village Jolt colt Virtual captured Race 5 for driver Roger Mayotte and trainer Gord Remmen by three quarters of a length in 1:58.2. The dash also featured a pair of juveniles, American Artist (who paced in 1:59.1) and Kampaign Supernova (2:01.3).
The last race of the morning featured some heavy hitters. After an unsuccessful stint south of the border to begin the season, four-year-old gelding Big Bay Point has returned to the barn of trainer Dave Menary. The Camluck bay was all business in Race 9, as he and driver Jody Jamieson recorded a wire-to-wire, eight-length win in 1:53.4.
Andover America (1:57), Summer Of Love (1:58), Baby Blaze (1:59.4) won the other qualifying dashes.
For results from the Friday qualifying session, click the following link: Friday Results - Mohawk Raceway (Qualifiers).